Patents by Inventor Benjamin Barnes

Benjamin Barnes 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).

  • Publication number: 20260181210
    Abstract: A method for censoring digital media can include obtaining a user input via a user interface in regard to a digital video, obtaining an audio file for the digital video, and sending the audio file and a word back to an artificial intelligence (AI) engine. In some embodiments, the method can further include converting the audio file to text and identifying occurrences of words from the word bank and timestamps corresponding to the occurrences via the AI engine. In at least one embodiment, the timestamps received from the AI engine can correspond to moments in the digital video where the words in the word bank are used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2026
    Publication date: June 25, 2026
    Inventor: Benjamin Barnes
  • Patent number: 12581158
    Abstract: A method for censoring digital media can include obtaining a user input via a user interface in regard to a digital video, obtaining an audio file for the digital video, and sending the audio file and a word back to an artificial intelligence (AI) engine. In some embodiments, the method can further include converting the audio file to text and identifying occurrences of words from the word bank and timestamps corresponding to the occurrences via the AI engine. In at least one embodiment, the timestamps received from the AI engine can correspond to moments in the digital video where the words in the word bank are used. Additionally, the method can include manipulating a mute function of a player of the digital video based on the timestamps received from the AI engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Inventor: Benjamin Barnes
  • Publication number: 20250337980
    Abstract: A method for censoring digital media can include obtaining a user input via a user interface in regard to a digital video, obtaining an audio file for the digital video, and sending the audio file and a word back to an artificial intelligence (AI) engine. In some embodiments, the method can further include converting the audio file to text and identifying occurrences of words from the word bank and timestamps corresponding to the occurrences via the AI engine. In at least one embodiment, the timestamps received from the AI engine can correspond to moments in the digital video where the words in the word bank are used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2024
    Publication date: October 30, 2025
    Inventor: Benjamin Barnes
  • Patent number: 8757174
    Abstract: A foiling device has a plate for receiving one or more foil sheets and a telescoping brace attached to the plate and configured to be set in an extended position and a retracted position to lengthen or shorten the device as needed by the stylist. A substantially flexible stabilizing cap may be attached to the proximal end of the brace, the cap contacting the stylist's chest when in use. The cap may be shaped and textured to increase contact surface area and friction and hold the device against the stylist's clothes. A base may be attached to the plate to space the plate away from the surface on which it rests, making it easier to pick up the device. One or more retaining mechanisms may be positioned on the plate to retain the foil sheets on the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Inventors: Benjamin Barnes, Michael Barnes
  • Publication number: 20140123996
    Abstract: A foiling device has a plate for receiving one or more foil sheets and a telescoping brace attached to the plate and configured to be set in an extended position and a retracted position to lengthen or shorten the device as needed by the stylist. A substantially flexible stabilizing cap may be attached to the proximal end of the brace, the cap contacting the stylist's chest when in use. The cap may be shaped and textured to increase contact surface area and friction and hold the device against the stylist's clothes. A base may be attached to the plate to space the plate away from the surface on which it rests, making it easier to pick up the device. One or more retaining mechanisms may be positioned on the plate to retain the foil sheets on the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: OFF CAMBER GEAR, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Barnes, Michael Barnes