Patents by Inventor Bill Nguyen
Bill Nguyen 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).
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Patent number: 8621019Abstract: Example systems and methods of content sharing within a social networking environment are presented. In one example, a first user device that is available to provide live media content is detected. A second user related to a first user of the first user device is identified within a social network. A notification of the availability of the first user device is transmitted to a second user device being operated by the second user. The notification is presented within a social networking website of the social network. In response to the notification, a request to receive the live media content is received from the second user device. In response to the request, transmission of the live media content provided by the first user device to the second user device is initiated, the live media content being presented within the social networking website.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Color Labs, Inc.Inventors: Bill Nguyen, Vincent Mallet, Nicholas Woods, Jessica Cheng, Sandip Chokshi, Ganesh Ramanarayanan, Megan Streich
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Patent number: 8473550Abstract: Example systems and methods of content sharing using notification within a social networking environment are presented. In one example, an indication is received from a first user device associated with a first user, the indication indicating that the first user device is available for supplying media content over a communication network. Social network information regarding the first user is retrieved. A second user of a second user device is identified based on an association between the first user and the second user according to the social network information. The second user device is notified of the availability of the first user device for the supplying of the media content.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Color Labs, Inc.Inventors: Bill Nguyen, Vincent Mallet, Nicholas Woods, Jessica Cheng, Sandip Chokshi, Ganesh Ramanarayanan, Megan Streich
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Patent number: 8412772Abstract: Example systems and methods of content sharing via social networking are presented. In one example, availability of a first user device to provide media content over a communication network is detected. A second user device is identified via an association of the first user device with the second user device that is specified in a social network. An acceptance by the second user device to receive the media content from the first user device is determined. In response to the acceptance, transmission of the media content provided by the first user device over the communication network to the second user device is initiated.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Color Labs, Inc.Inventors: Bill Nguyen, Vincent Mallet, Nicholas Woods, Jessica Cheng, Sandip Chokshi, Ganesh Ramanarayanan, Megan Streich
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Publication number: 20130073622Abstract: Example systems and methods of content sharing via social networking are presented. In one example, availability of a first user device to provide media content over a communication network is detected. A second user device is identified via an association of the first user device with the second user device that is specified in a social network. An acceptance by the second user device to receive the media content from the first user device is determined. In response to the acceptance, transmission of the media content provided by the first user device over the communication network to the second user device is initiated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Color Labs, Inc.Inventors: Bill Nguyen, Vincent Mallet, Nicholas Woods, Jessica Cheng, Sandip Chokshi, Ganesh Ramanarayanan, Megan Streich
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Publication number: 20130073624Abstract: Example systems and methods of content sharing using notification within a social networking environment are presented. In one example, an indication is received from a first user device associated with a first user, the indication indicating that the first user device is available for supplying media content over a communication network. Social network information regarding the first user is retrieved. A second user of a second user device is identified based on an association between the first user and the second user according to the social network information. The second user device is notified of the availability of the first user device for the supplying of the media content.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Color Labs, Inc.Inventors: Bill Nguyen, Vincent Mallet, Nicholas Woods, Jessica Cheng, Sandip Chokshi, Ganesh Ramanarayanan, Megan Streich
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Publication number: 20130073623Abstract: Example systems and methods of content sharing within a social networking environment are presented. In one example, a first user device that is available to provide live media content is detected. A second user related to a first user of the first user device is identified within a social network. A notification of the availability of the first user device is transmitted to a second user device being operated by the second user. The notification is presented within a social networking website of the social network. In response to the notification, a request to receive the live media content is received from the second user device. In response to the request, transmission of the live media content provided by the first user device to the second user device is initiated, the live media content being presented within the social networking website.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Color Labs, Inc.Inventors: Bill Nguyen, Vincent Mallet, Nicholas Woods, Jessica Cheng, Sandip Chokshi, Ganesh Ramanarayanan, Megan Streich
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Patent number: 8327012Abstract: Example systems and methods of content sharing via multiple content distribution servers are presented. In one example, a media content stream is received at a first distribution server from a source device via a communication network. The received media content is transmitted from the first distribution server to a plurality of destination devices via the communication network. A traffic condition regarding the transmitting of the received media content stream is detected. An indication of the traffic condition is transmitted to a traffic management device. An instruction to assign at least one other distribution server to additional destination devices is received from the traffic management device in response to the indication of the traffic condition. In response to the instruction, the received media content stream is transmitted from the first distribution server to the at least one other distribution server for distribution to the additional destination devices.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Color Labs, IncInventors: Bill Nguyen, Vincent Mallet, Nicholas Woods, Jessica Cheng, Sandip Chokshi, Ganesh Ramanarayanan, Megan Streich
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Publication number: 20110017758Abstract: The anti-splash, anti-spill paint containers cover comprising: brush rest lid cover use on standard pain cans, having open mouth funnel shape lid cover, to prevent splash or spill paint when container is moving. The angle elbow wall at the bottom end of the funnel for the brush rest.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventor: Bill Nguyen
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Publication number: 20100252380Abstract: The present invention is an anti theft device for bicycles or motorcycles, which comprise of a brake lever, mounted on the handlebar. The brake lever lock provides a strong friction on the wheel rim or brake-disk which makes the wheel un-rotational, because tensions of the brake cable always pull on the brake caliper in brake lever locks state and the brake will work normally in unlock state.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: Bill NguyenInventor: Bill Nguyen
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Publication number: 20100171275Abstract: The present invention collet is provided with multiple Keys way for quick select key way, balancing and reduced Vibration of the conventional machines or CNC lathes spindle At high RPM (revolution per minute).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventor: Bill Nguyen
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Publication number: 20100065659Abstract: An air pop dancing light-air freshener comprising: A housing base, an internal or an external electric air pump. Above the housing base are two crystal clear panels walls that create a very thin gap about 0.015 to 0.035 of an inch apart. Between the panels walls, one would pour the scented liquid. The air pump forces air between the two panels wall and through the scented liquid, create the “dancing” motion of the air pop and scented liquid, This action also disperses the scent throughout the room. The air pop dancing light can be easily refilled with various scented liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventor: Bill Nguyen
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Publication number: 20100045157Abstract: A spark plug having a ground electrode in the shape of a parabolic defined by a dish reflector and a hole at the center of the parabolic dish reflector. An ignitor electrode terminates at its distal end in a round tip disposed in the center hole in spaced-apart relationship with respect to the center hole. An insulative body supports the ignitor electrode with a conductive body supporting the ground electrode. The parabolic dish reflector is joined with the conductive body by a pair of posts so as to define a pair of slots for venting exhaust gasses from the ignition site.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventor: Bill Nguyen
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Publication number: 20090238651Abstract: An adjustable center high head tool holder for holding a cutting insert includes a flexible head, square or rectangle shank; a special button head screw for two ways forces against the bottom seat support surface and the angular side walls of an insert receiving pocket; the adjustable head having a slot for flexibility, a socket set screw to push up the tool holder head and other socket head screw to clamp down the tool holder head for adjusting the right center high of the tool holder head.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2008Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventor: Bill Nguyen
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Publication number: 20090206559Abstract: An eccentric collet chuck comprising: a clamp hexagons nut and a body shank having inner conical surface axis eccentric with outer body shank surface axis and rotate able within the stationary tool holder mounting socket, the eccentric collet chuck is design for easy adjustment of concentricity and misalignment between spindle axis of a lathe and turret tool holder axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventor: Bill Nguyen
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Publication number: 20090151686Abstract: An internal combustion engine includes at least one piston that compresses air in the lower cylinder chamber as it transitions from top dead center to bottom dead center during the power stroke. The air in the lower cylinder chamber is compressed between the downward-moving cylinder and a structure that substantially seals the lower chamber from the crankcase chamber so that compression takes place in a chamber smaller than the crankcase chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventor: Bill NGUYEN
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Patent number: 7279651Abstract: An automatic turn-off switch responsive to displacement of a movable element placed on a seat which resides on the top of a chute located with an opening at the bottom immediately adjacent to a pivotal lever. A spring-loaded latch is normally biased in a contracted condition. An automatic release is cooperatively carried between the spring latch and the lever whereby displacement of the mechanical movable element causes the release to disconnect from the contracted latch, whereby the latch is released for forcible engagement with a conventional on/off switch in a circuit breaker box. When the circuit breaker switch is in the “on” position, the released latch engages the switch and causes the switch to move to its “off” position, terminating all electrical communication with the main power source.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2005Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Inventor: Bill Nguyen
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Publication number: 20070125203Abstract: An improved worm/worm gear wrench which is particularly adapted to use with or Without a cordless electrical hand/air drill for loosening or tightening bolts or nuts In tight areas (for example: spark plugs in the cars). A worm/worm gear wrench is comprised of a worm shaft handle for bidirectional rotation. This drives a worm gear and is adapted for receiving the conventional socket or extension socket. The worm shaft handle and the worm gear are fixed relatively to the housing and filled with grease to lubricate the worm and worm gear teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2005Publication date: June 7, 2007Inventor: Bill Nguyen
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Patent number: 6882092Abstract: A spark plug having a ground electrode in the shape of a horn nozzle defined by an enlarged mouth and a reduced throat joined together, a conical inner wall tapered from the mouth to the throat. An ignitor electrode terminates at its distal end in a spherical tip disposed in the throat in spaced-apart relationship with respect to the tapered inner wall. An insulative body supports the ignitor electrode with a conductive body supporting the ground electrode. The horn nozzle is joined with the conductive body by a pair of posts so as to define a pair of slots for venting exhaust gasses from the ignition site.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2003Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Inventor: Bill Nguyen