Patents by Inventor Billie C. Worthen

Billie C. Worthen 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: 20150154658
    Abstract: A method and system for the high quality semi-automatic production of customized rich media video clips is disclosed. Media source material, such as text, graphics, pictures, and video clips can be submitted by a customer. A computerized content aggregator utilizing an automated production assistant can locate additional source material by searching available information libraries and databases. The computerized content aggregator may be programmed to organize and assemble the various source materials to create suggested video elements and a suggested voice-over script or recording. A human video producer can then quickly and efficiently create a rich media video clip from the suggested video elements and the voice-over script or recording.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventor: Billie C. WORTHEN
  • Patent number: 8966369
    Abstract: A method and system for the high quality semi-automatic production of customized rich media video clips is disclosed. Media source material, such as text, graphics, pictures, and video clips can be submitted by a customer. A computerized content aggregator utilizing an automated production assistant can locate additional source material by searching available information libraries and databases. The computerized content aggregator may be programmed to organize and assemble the various source materials to create suggested video elements and a suggested voice-over script or recording. A human video producer can then quickly and efficiently create a rich media video clip from the suggested video elements and the voice-over script or recording.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Unity Works! LLC
    Inventor: Billie C. Worthen
  • Publication number: 20080292265
    Abstract: A method and system for the high quality semi-automatic production of customized rich media video clips is disclosed. Media source material, such as text, graphics, pictures, and video clips can be submitted by a customer. A computerized content aggregator utilizing an automated production assistant can locate additional source material by searching available information libraries and databases. The computerized content aggregator may be programmed to organize and assemble the various source materials to create suggested video elements and a suggested voice-over script or recording. A human video producer can then quickly and efficiently create a rich media video clip from the suggested video elements and the voice-over script or recording.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventor: Billie C. Worthen
  • Patent number: 4712269
    Abstract: An ice scraper for vehicle windshields and windows having a scraper blade that is deformable to the curvature of the glass. The scraper blade is mounted on a handle structure between which a flexible rubber or similar material is positioned. The scraper blade is provided with one or more relief openings which permit the blade of the scraper to deform upon pressure being applied to the handle by the user. The deformable plastic blade attains greater efficiency of contact between the windshield and the blade for approved results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Inventor: Billie C. Worthen