Patents by Inventor Andrew Mason

Andrew Mason has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7698367
    Abstract: A telecommunications system includes a network (102), a destination multimedia server (104), and a destination presence server (215) operably coupled to the network. A plurality of multimedia clients (122) are also operably coupled to the network. The multimedia clients (122) include a presence option (128) and are adapted to be able to select whether the option is to be activated. In operation, when a client sends an e-mail to another client, the destination multimedia server (104) receives the e-mail and determines if the recipient supports presence. If so, the destination multimedia server (104) sends a query to the destination presence server (215) to check the recipient's presence. If the recipient is present, the message can be delivered. If not, the message can be held on the server until the recipient is present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Mason, Rami Caspi, William J. Beyda
  • Publication number: 20100014694
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein relate to amplifier circuits with power rails. The power rails are generated in response to an input signal, which will typically be an audio signal, and with a sufficient magnitude to power the amplifier and to generate an output signal corresponding to the input signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: John B. French, Andrew Mason
  • Publication number: 20090301907
    Abstract: A kit apparatus has a package holding at least one film sheet having an adhesive layer on one side, a bottle containing a solution for activating the adhesive layer of the film sheet, and a miniature squeegee. The film sheet, bottle of solution and squeegee are secured within the package. The sheet corresponds in extent to a surface of an electronic device, preferably a surface of a display device of the electronic device. The solution is used for initially cleaning the surface that is to receive the sheet and finally to wet the adhesive layer in order to secure the sheet in place. Excess solution is removed from the surface while evenly distributing the adhesive using wiping motions with the squeegee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: Andrew Mason
  • Patent number: 7542756
    Abstract: A telecommunication system has capabilities for managing conference telephone calls. Cellular telephones may be registered to the system and may be used as contact devices in setting up conference telephone calls. When a cellular telephone is participating in a conference telephone call and drops out because, e.g., of lost signal, the system may automatically initiate a call back to re-connect the cellular telephone to the conference telephone call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Siemens Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Mason, Zeno Staemmer
  • Publication number: 20080250977
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an antiskinning composition containing an organic oxygen scavenger and at least one drying accelerator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Andrew Mason, John Birkett, Paul Thomas
  • Patent number: 7437141
    Abstract: A method, system, and article of manufacture for restoring a telephone connection between a first communication device and at least one other communication device. In some embodiments, the method includes establishing a first telephone call between a first communication device associated with a telecommunication system and at least one other communication device, initiating a call to the telecommunication system from the first communication device using a predetermined number, and automatically initiating, in response to the call to the predetermined number, a reconnect call by the telecommunication system to establish a second call between the first communication device and the at least one other communication device. In some embodiments, the first call and the second call may be between a first communication device and at least two other communication devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Siemens Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Mason, Zeno Staemmer
  • Publication number: 20080046532
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-readable storage medium containing a set of instructions for a general purpose computer having a user interface may include one or more of the following features: (a) an instant messaging session associated with said user interface for permitting an originating party to communicate with a destination party in real time comprising, (i) an input messaging routine associated with the instant messaging session for allowing the originating party to input a message to be sent to the destination party, (ii) a delay messaging routine associated with the input messaging routine for placing an outgoing instant message in a buffer for a predetermined time frame, and (iii) a send messaging routine associated with the delay messaging routine for sending the outgoing instant message to the destination party after the predetermined time frame has passed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Rami Caspi, Andrew Mason
  • Patent number: 7317788
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a system, methods, apparatus, means, and computer program code for providing a voice mail message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Siemens Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Rami Caspi, Andrew Mason
  • Publication number: 20070293564
    Abstract: A method for the prevention of an orthomyxovirus or paramyxovirus infection comprising the step of administration to a subject in need thereof of an effective amount of a compound of formula (I)
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Dowle, Betty Jin, Simon MacDonald, Andrew Mason, Darryl McConnell, Van Nguyen, Stephen Shanahan, Wen-Yang Wu
  • Publication number: 20070254888
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 is 2-indanyl, R2 is 1-methylpropyl, R3 is a group selected from 2,6-dimethyl-3-pyridyl or 4,6-dimethyl-3-pyridyl, R4 represents methyl and R5 represents hydrogen or methyl or, R4 and R5 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached represent morpholino and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof are described, as are processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in medicine, particularly their use as oxytocin antagonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: GLAXO GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: Alan Borthwick, Deirdre Mary Hickey, John Liddle, Andrew Mason
  • Publication number: 20070237716
    Abstract: The invention can be summarized as follows. The present invention provides compositions, methods and kits useful for the amplification of nucleic acid molecules from human ?-retrovirus by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Specifically, the invention provides compositions and methods for the amplification of nucleic acid molecules in a one or two-step real time RT-PCR procedure using reverse transcriptase, DNA polymerase, or a combination of both enzymes. The invention provides for the rapid and efficient amplification, detection and quantification of human ?-retrovirus nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Andrew Mason, Lizhe Xu
  • Publication number: 20070229962
    Abstract: A kit apparatus has a molded support card holding a plurality of film sheets each having an adhesive layer on one side, a spray bottle containing a cleaning and activating solution enabled for activating the adhesive layers of the film sheets, and a squeegee. The film sheets are secured within a first pocket in the support card, the squeegee secured within a second pocket in the support card, and the spray bottle is secured within a recess in the support card. Plural tabs extend over the recess for holding the spray bottle securely within the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventor: Andrew Mason
  • Publication number: 20070232284
    Abstract: A telecommunication system has capabilities for managing conference telephone calls. Cellular telephones may be registered to the system and may be used as contact devices in setting up conference telephone calls. When a cellular telephone is participating in a conference telephone call and drops out because, e.g., of lost signal, the system may automatically initiate a call back to re-connect the cellular telephone to the conference telephone call.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Andrew Mason, Zeno Staemmer
  • Publication number: 20070225361
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of general formula (I), in which: R is an amino or guanidino group; R2 is acetyl or trifluoroacetyl; n and q are either the same or different and selected from 0, 1 or 2; and X is an optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted naphthyl or optionally substituted phenyl-Y-optionally substituted phenyl in which Y is selected from a covalent bond, CH2, CH2CH2, O or SO2, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, with the proviso that when X is phenyl or naphthyl, n and q are both 2 and when X is phenyl-Y-phenyl in which Y is a covalent bond, then n and q are not both 0, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical formulations containing them or their use in the prevention or treatment of a viral infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Derek Demaine, Haydn Jones, Simon MacDonald, Andrew Mason, Stephen Shanahan
  • Publication number: 20070191378
    Abstract: Therapeutically active anthranilic acid derivatives of Formula (I), processes for the preparation of said derivatives, pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds and the use of the compounds in therapy, particularly in the treatment of diseases in which under-activation of the HM74A receptor contributes to the disease or in which activation of the receptor will be beneficial, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew Campbell, Richard Hatley, Jag Heer, Andrew Mason, Ivan Pinto, Shahzad Rahman, Ian Smith
  • Publication number: 20070186964
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a cabinet and a wash system slidably mounted within the cabinet in such a manner that it may be withdrawn horizontally out of the cabinet for loading with dishes. The wash system includes an open top wash chamber having a floor and side walls adapted to accommodate dishes within which wash liquid is sprayed. Two rotating spray arms are mounted in the bottom of the chamber for producing a spray of wash liquid within the chamber. A wash pump for pressurising wash liquid discharges into a manifold located on the floor of the chamber. The spray arms receive wash liquid from the manifold. A drain pump evacuates wash liquid from said chamber. A wash chamber closure is mounted in the top of the cabinet. The closure engages with the wash chamber opening to sealably close off the wash chamber on its retraction into the cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Wayne Andrew Mason, Robert William Todd
  • Publication number: 20070185162
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 is 2-indanyl, R2 is 1-ethylpropyl, R3 is a heterocyclic group optionally substituted by one or more C1-6 alkyl groups, R4 represents methyl and R5 represents hydrogen or methyl and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof are described, as are processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in medicine, particularly their use as oxytocin antagonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: Koninklijke Philips Electronics, N.V.
    Inventors: Alan Borthwick, Deidre Mary Hickey, John Liddle, Andrew Mason, Derek Pollard, Steven Sollis
  • Publication number: 20070155745
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use in medicine, particularly use in the amelioration of a clinical condition for which a Factor Xa inhibitor is indicated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Chuen Chan, Julie Hamblin, Henry Kelly, Nigel King, Andrew Mason, Vipulkumar Patel, Stefan Senger, Gita Shah, Nigel Watson, Helen Weston, Caroline Whitworth, Robert Young
  • Publication number: 20070142375
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use in medicine, particularly use in the amelioration of a clinical condition for which a Factor Xa inhibitor is indicated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Chuen CHAN, Julie Hamblin, Henry Kelly, Nigel King, Andrew Mason, Vipulkumar Patel, Stefan Senger, Gita Shah, Nigel Watson, Helen Weston, Caroline Whitworth, Robert Young
  • Publication number: 20070142374
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use in medicine, particularly use in the amelioration of a clinical condition for which a Factor Xa inhibitor is indicated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Chuen CHAN, Julie Hamblin, Henry Kelly, Nigel King, Andrew Mason, Vipulkumar Patel, Stefan Senger, Gita Shah, Nigel Watson, Helen Weston, Carolin Whitworth, Robert Young