Patents by Inventor Benjamin A. Bloch

Benjamin A. Bloch 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: 11763067
    Abstract: A web editing application provides a user interface for editing a web page on a client computing device. A characteristic associated with the client computing device is determined. A web page comprising visual elements can be rendered. Layout data describing locations and sizes for individual visual elements of the visual elements can be determined. Cells can be generated based at least in part on the layout data and the characteristic associated with the client computing device. Each of the cells can have a location corresponding to a location of a respective visual element of the visual elements and individual of the cells can be interactable to enable editing of the web page. Based on an interaction with the at least one cell of the cells, an edit to the web page can be determined and the web page can be updated based on the edit to the web page.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Block, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. Glasgow, Vitaly Odemchuk, Benjamin A. Bloch, Daniel Veltri
  • Patent number: 11169694
    Abstract: A user interface can display a rendering associated with an interactive layer corresponding to one or more rendered elements of the rendering. Based at least partly on receiving an indication of an interaction with the user interface, a new rendered element can be displayed on the user interface. Based at least in part on information associated with the one or more rendered elements, a position in the interactive layer closest to a position of the new rendered element on the user interface can be determined and a rendered marking can be displayed at or near the position in the interactive layer that is closest to the position of the new rendered element. Based at least in part on a determination that the new rendered element is to be positioned at or near the position in the interactive layer, the rendering can be updated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Square, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Bloch, Timothy J. Snyder, Scott A. Garman, John D. Rusenko, Jr., Joseph M. Fox
  • Publication number: 20210026526
    Abstract: A user interface can display a rendering associated with an interactive layer corresponding to one or more rendered elements of the rendering. Based at least partly on receiving an indication of an interaction with the user interface, a new rendered element can be displayed on the user interface. Based at least in part on information associated with the one or more rendered elements, a position in the interactive layer closest to a position of the new rendered element on the user interface can be determined and a rendered marking can be displayed at or near the position in the interactive layer that is closest to the position of the new rendered element. Based at least in part on a determination that the new rendered element is to be positioned at or near the position in the interactive layer, the rendering can be updated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Bloch, Timothy J. Snyder, Scott A. Garman, John D. Rusenko, JR., Joseph M. Fox
  • Patent number: 10691331
    Abstract: A web rendering module in the operating system is used to render and display a web page. The web rendering module also generates layout data that describes the position and size of each visual element on the rendered web page. A web editing application uses the layout data to generate a native overlay. The native overlay is an arrangement of cells, and each cell has the same position and size as a respective visual element. The application displays the native overlay on top of the rendered web page so that each visual element on the web page is aligned with a cell in the native overlay. The cells in the native overlay are transparent so that the rendered web page remains visible to the user, but the native overlay captures any interactions that the user performs. The interactions are then processed to make a corresponding change to the web page.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Square, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Bloch, Timothy J. Snyder, Scott A. Garman, John D. Rusenko, Jr., Joseph M. Fox
  • Patent number: 10649650
    Abstract: A web rendering module in the operating system is used to render and display a web page. The web rendering module also generates layout data that describes the position and size of each visual element on the rendered web page. A web editing application uses the layout data to generate a native overlay. The native overlay is an arrangement of cells, and each cell has the same position and size as a respective visual element. The application displays the native overlay on top of the rendered web page so that each visual element on the web page is aligned with a cell in the native overlay. The cells in the native overlay are transparent so that the rendered web page remains visible to the user, but the native overlay captures any interactions that the user performs. The interactions are then processed to make a corresponding change to the web page.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Square, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Bloch, Timothy J. Snyder, Scott A. Garman, John D. Rusenko, Jr., Joseph M. Fox
  • Patent number: 10437467
    Abstract: A native overlay for enabling rapid editing of web content is described. In an example, a web page comprising a plurality of visual elements can be rendered as a rendered web page which can be displayed on a user interface. In an example, responsive to an interaction via the user interface, a representation of a portion of the rendered web page can be generated, wherein the representation is positioned within an overlay displayed above the rendered web page. The rendered web page can be displayed with the representation positioned within the overlay on the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Square, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Bloch, Timothy J. Snyder, Scott A. Garman, John D. Rusenko, Jr., Joseph Matthew Fox
  • Publication number: 20190265866
    Abstract: A web editing application provides a user interface for editing a web page on a client computing device. A characteristic associated with the client computing device is determined. A web page comprising visual elements can be rendered. Layout data describing locations and sizes for individual visual elements of the visual elements can be determined. Cells can be generated based at least in part on the layout data and the characteristic associated with the client computing device. Each of the cells can have a location corresponding to a location of a respective visual element of the visual elements and individual of the cells can be interactable to enable editing of the web page. Based on an interaction with the at least one cell of the cells, an edit to the web page can be determined and the web page can be updated based on the edit to the web page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Ryan J. Glasgow, Vitaly Odemchuk, Benjamin A. Bloch, Daniel Veltri
  • Publication number: 20190155496
    Abstract: A web rendering module in the operating system is used to render and display a web page. The web rendering module also generates layout data that describes the position and size of each visual element on the rendered web page. A web editing application uses the layout data to generate a native overlay. The native overlay is an arrangement of cells, and each cell has the same position and size as a respective visual element. The application displays the native overlay on top of the rendered web page so that each visual element on the web page is aligned with a cell in the native overlay. The cells in the native overlay are transparent so that the rendered web page remains visible to the user, but the native overlay captures any interactions that the user performs. The interactions are then processed to make a corresponding change to the web page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Bloch, Timothy J. Snyder, Scott A. Garman, John D. Rusenko, JR., Joseph M. Fox
  • Publication number: 20190155497
    Abstract: A web rendering module in the operating system is used to render and display a web page. The web rendering module also generates layout data that describes the position and size of each visual element on the rendered web page. A web editing application uses the layout data to generate a native overlay. The native overlay is an arrangement of cells, and each cell has the same position and size as a respective visual element. The application displays the native overlay on top of the rendered web page so that each visual element on the web page is aligned with a cell in the native overlay. The cells in the native overlay are transparent so that the rendered web page remains visible to the user, but the native overlay captures any interactions that the user performs. The interactions are then processed to make a corresponding change to the web page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Bloch, Timothy J. Snyder, Scott A. Garman, John D. Rusenko, JR., Joseph M. Fox
  • Publication number: 20190102067
    Abstract: A web editing application provides a user interface for editing a web page on a mobile client device. The web editing application provides templates for user selection, and may allow users to edit web pages while the editing device is offline. The web editing application determines whether a display of the client device is in landscape mode or portrait mode, and arranges certain cells differently based on this determination. The web editing application may further provide cell configuration indicators that indicate cells that are arranged differently in different display modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Ryan J. Glasgow, Vitaly Odemchuk, Benjamin A. Bloch, Daniel Veltri
  • Publication number: 20190073120
    Abstract: A web rendering module in the operating system is used to render and display a web page. The web rendering module also generates layout data that describes the position and size of each visual element on the rendered web page. A web editing application uses the layout data to generate a native overlay. The native overlay is an arrangement of cells, and each cell has the same position and size as a respective visual element. The application displays the native overlay on top of the rendered web page so that each visual element on the web page is aligned with a cell in the native overlay. The cells in the native overlay are transparent so that the rendered web page remains visible to the user, but the native overlay captures any interactions that the user performs. The interactions are then processed to make a corresponding change to the web page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Bloch, Timothy J. Snyder, Scott A. Garman, John D. Rusenko, JR., Joseph Matthew Fox
  • Patent number: 10139998
    Abstract: A web editing application provides a user interface for editing a web page on a mobile client device. The web editing application provides templates for user selection, and may allow users to edit web pages while the editing device is offline. The web editing application determines whether a display of the client device is in landscape mode or portrait mode, and arranges certain cells differently based on this determination. The web editing application may further provide cell configuration indicators that indicate cells that are arranged differently in different display modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: WEEBLY, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan J. Glasgow, Vitaly Odemchuk, Benjamin A. Bloch, Daniel Veltri
  • Patent number: 10108336
    Abstract: A web rendering module in the operating system is used to render and display a web page. The web rendering module also generates layout data that describes the position and size of each visual element on the rendered web page. A web editing application uses the layout data to generate a native overlay. The native overlay is an arrangement of cells, and each cell has the same position and size as a respective visual element. The application displays the native overlay on top of the rendered web page so that each visual element on the web page is aligned with a cell in the native overlay. The cells in the native overlay are transparent so that the rendered web page remains visible to the user, but the native overlay captures any interactions that the user performs. The interactions are then processed to make a corresponding change to the web page.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: WEEBLY, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Bloch, Timothy J. Snyder, Scott A. Garman, John D. Rusenko, Jr., Joseph Matthew Fox
  • Publication number: 20170212672
    Abstract: A web rendering module in the operating system is used to render and display a web page. The web rendering module also generates layout data that describes the position and size of each visual element on the rendered web page. A web editing application uses the layout data to generate a native overlay. The native overlay is an arrangement of cells, and each cell has the same position and size as a respective visual element. The application displays the native overlay on top of the rendered web page so that each visual element on the web page is aligned with a cell in the native overlay. The cells in the native overlay are transparent so that the rendered web page remains visible to the user, but the native overlay captures any interactions that the user performs. The interactions are then processed to make a corresponding change to the web page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Bloch, Timothy J. Snyder, Scott A. Garman, John D. Rusenko, JR., Joseph Matthew Fox
  • Patent number: 9639263
    Abstract: A web rendering module in the operating system is used to render and display a web page. The web rendering module also generates layout data that describes the position and size of each visual element on the rendered web page. A web editing application uses the layout data to generate a native overlay. The native overlay is an arrangement of cells, and each cell has the same position and size as a respective visual element. The application displays the native overlay on top of the rendered web page so that each visual element on the web page is aligned with a cell in the native overlay. The cells in the native overlay are transparent so that the rendered web page remains visible to the user, but the native overlay captures any interactions that the user performs. The interactions are then processed to make a corresponding change to the web page.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Weebly, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Bloch, Timothy J. Snyder, Scott A. Garman, John D. Rusenko, Jr., Joseph Matthew Fox
  • Publication number: 20160103928
    Abstract: A web editing application provides a user interface for editing a web page on a mobile client device. The web editing application provides templates for user selection, and may allow users to edit web pages while the editing device is offline. The web editing application determines whether a display of the client device is in landscape mode or portrait mode, and arranges certain cells differently based on this determination. The web editing application may further provide cell configuration indicators that indicate cells that are arranged differently in different display modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Ryan J. Glasgow, Vitaly Odemchuk, Benjamin A. Bloch, Daniel Veltri
  • Publication number: 20160041954
    Abstract: A web rendering module in the operating system is used to render and display a web page. The web rendering module also generates layout data that describes the position and size of each visual element on the rendered web page. A web editing application uses the layout data to generate a native overlay. The native overlay is an arrangement of cells, and each cell has the same position and size as a respective visual element. The application displays the native overlay on top of the rendered web page so that each visual element on the web page is aligned with a cell in the native overlay. The cells in the native overlay are transparent so that the rendered web page remains visible to the user, but the native overlay captures any interactions that the user performs. The interactions are then processed to make a corresponding change to the web page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Bloch, Timothy J. Snyder, Scott A. Garman, John D. Rusenko, JR., Joseph Matthew Fox