Patents by Inventor Brian J. Fox

Brian J. Fox 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: 10848581
    Abstract: A system and method providing a collection of associated servers in a data center connected to the Internet. The servers, each being related to a service, deliver a client to a user, encapsulating the related services to common standard Internet browser software. The system and method provide a window to the Internet. The associated servers perform browsing for a user, stripping out viruses and malware and delivering safe content. The content enables a user to view and interact with the content on its computer, but not processing that content on the user's computer; the content is not stored on any local storage at the user's computer. The system and method for the delivery of services is tightly integrated into the Internet browsing experience and provides the end-user with anonymity, privacy, fraud protection, and multiple-client sharing of meta-information pertaining to the browsing experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: VIRTUAL WORLD COMPUTING, LLC
    Inventor: Brian J. Fox
  • Patent number: 10011117
    Abstract: Embodiments provide an inkjet cartridge refilling system. The system may include a drill station configured to drill at least one refilling hole in an inkjet printer cartridge. The system may include an evacuation station configured to remove excess ink from the inkjet printer cartridge. In some embodiments, the excess ink is removed via a vacuum source. The system may also include a filling station configured to provide any of a plurality of inks into the cartridge. Some embodiments provide the ink to the inkjet cartridge via a hole drilled in the cartridge. Other embodiments provide the ink via inkjet nozzles of the inkjet printer cartridge. The system may also include a test station configured to test the refilled cartridge to determine whether it is functioning properly after being filled with ink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Retail Inkjet Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Herb Sarnoff, Jason Guhse, Brian J. Fox, Scott Schultz, Cecilia Gonzales, George N. Popa, III, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Emery
  • Publication number: 20180077256
    Abstract: A system and method providing a collection of associated servers in a data center connected to the Internet. The servers, each being related to a service, deliver a client to a user, encapsulating the related services to common standard Internet browser software. The system and method provide a window to the Internet. The associated servers perform browsing for a user, stripping out viruses and malware and delivering safe content. The content enables a user to view and interact with the content on its computer, but not processing that content on the user's computer; the content is not stored on any local storage at the user's computer. The system and method for the delivery of services is tightly integrated into the Internet browsing experience and provides the end-user with anonymity, privacy, fraud protection, and multiple-client sharing of meta-information pertaining to the browsing experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventor: Brian J. Fox
  • Publication number: 20170190184
    Abstract: Embodiments provide an inkjet cartridge refilling system. The system may include a drill station configured to drill at least one refilling hole in an inkjet printer cartridge. The system may include an evacuation station configured to remove excess ink from the inkjet printer cartridge. In some embodiments, the excess ink is removed via a vacuum source. The system may also include a filling station configured to provide any of a plurality of inks into the cartridge. Some embodiments provide the ink to the inkjet cartridge via a hole drilled in the cartridge. Other embodiments provide the ink via inkjet nozzles of the inkjet printer cartridge. The system may also include a test station configured to test the refilled cartridge to determine whether it is functioning properly after being filled with ink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Herb Sarnoff, Jason Guhse, Brian J. Fox, Scott Schultz, Cecilia Gonzales, George N. Popa, III, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Emery
  • Patent number: 9674295
    Abstract: A system and method providing a collection of associated servers in a data center connected to the Internet. The servers, each being related to a service, deliver a client to a user, encapsulating the related services to common standard Internet browser software. The system and method provide a window to the Internet. The associated servers perform browsing for a user, stripping out viruses and malware and delivering safe content. The content enables a user to view and interact with the content on its computer, but not processing that content on the user's computer; the content is not stored on any local storage at the user's computer. The system and method for the delivery of services is tightly integrated into the Internet browsing experience and provides the end-user with anonymity, privacy, fraud protection, and multiple-client sharing of meta-information pertaining to the browsing experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: VIRTUAL WORLD COMPUTING, LLC
    Inventor: Brian J. Fox
  • Patent number: 9487015
    Abstract: Embodiments provide an inkjet cartridge refilling system. The system may include a drill station configured to drill at least one refilling hole in an inkjet printer cartridge. The system may include an evacuation station configured to remove excess ink from the inkjet printer cartridge. In some embodiments, the excess ink is removed via a vacuum source. The system may also include a filling station configured to provide any of a plurality of inks into the cartridge. Some embodiments provide the ink to the inkjet cartridge via a hole drilled in the cartridge. Other embodiments provide the ink via inkjet nozzles of the inkjet printer cartridge. The system may also include a test station configured to test the refilled cartridge to determine whether it is functioning properly after being filled with ink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Retail Inkjet Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Herb Sarnoff, Jason Guhse, Brian J. Fox, Scott Shultz, Cecilia Gonzales, George N Popa, III, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Emery
  • Publication number: 20130271535
    Abstract: Embodiments provide an inkjet cartridge refilling system. The system may include a drill station configured to drill at least one refilling hole in an inkjet printer cartridge. The system may include an evacuation station configured to remove excess ink from the inkjet printer cartridge. In some embodiments, the excess ink is removed via a vacuum source. The system may also include a filling station configured to provide any of a plurality of inks into the cartridge. Some embodiments provide the ink to the inkjet cartridge via a hole drilled in the cartridge. Other embodiments provide the ink via inkjet nozzles of the inkjet printer cartridge. The system may also include a test station configured to test the refilled cartridge to determine whether it is functioning properly after being filled with ink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Herb Sarnoff, Jason Guhse, Brian J. Fox, Scott Shultz, Cecilia Gonzales, George N. Popa, III, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Emery
  • Patent number: 8443853
    Abstract: Embodiments provide an inkjet cartridge refilling system. The system may include a drill station configured to drill at least one refilling hole in an inkjet printer cartridge. The system may include an evacuation station configured to remove excess ink from the inkjet printer cartridge. In some embodiments, the excess ink is removed via a vacuum source. The system may also include a filling station configured to provide any of a plurality of inks into the cartridge. Some embodiments provide the ink to the inkjet cartridge via a hole drilled in the cartridge. Other embodiments provide the ink via inkjet nozzles of the inkjet printer cartridge. The system may also include a test station configured to test the refilled cartridge to determine whether it is functioning properly after being filled with ink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Retail Inkjet Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Herb Sarnoff, Jason Guhse, Brian J. Fox, Scott Shultz, Ceclilia Gonzales, George N Popa, III, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Emery
  • Publication number: 20110221187
    Abstract: Embodiments provide an inkjet cartridge refilling system. The system may include a drill station configured to drill at least one refilling hole in an inkjet printer cartridge. The system may include an evacuation station configured to remove excess ink from the inkjet printer cartridge. In some embodiments, the excess ink is removed via a vacuum source. The system may also include a filling station configured to provide any of a plurality of inks into the cartridge. Some embodiments provide the ink to the inkjet cartridge via a hole drilled in the cartridge. Other embodiments provide the ink via inkjet nozzles of the inkjet printer cartridge. The system may also include a test station configured to test the refilled cartridge to determine whether it is functioning properly after being filled with ink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: Retail Inkjet Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Herb Sarnoff, Jason Guhse, Brian J. Fox, Scott Shultz, Cecilia Gonzales, George N. Popa, III, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Emery
  • Patent number: 7946316
    Abstract: Embodiments provide an inkjet cartridge refilling system. The system may include a drill station configured to drill at least one refilling hole in an inkjet printer cartridge. The system may include an evacuation station configured to remove excess ink from the inkjet printer cartridge. In some embodiments, the excess ink is removed via a vacuum source. The system may also include a filling station configured to provide any of a plurality of inks into the cartridge. Some embodiments provide the ink to the inkjet cartridge via a hole drilled in the cartridge. Other embodiments provide the ink via inkjet nozzles of the inkjet printer cartridge. The system may also include a test station configured to test the refilled cartridge to determine whether it is functioning properly after being filled with ink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Retail Inkjet Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Herb Sarnoff, Jason Guhse, Brian J. Fox, Scott Shultz, Cecilia Gonzales, George N. Popa, III, Keith Kopitzke, Keith Emery
  • Publication number: 20110055047
    Abstract: A system and method providing a collection of associated servers in a data center connected to the Internet. The servers, each being related to a service, deliver a client to a user, encapsulating the related services to common standard Internet browser software. The system and method provide a window to the Internet. The associated servers perform browsing for a user, stripping out viruses and malware and delivering safe content. The content enables a user to view and interact with the content on its computer, but not processing that content on the user's computer; the content is not stored on any local storage at the user's computer. The system and method for the delivery of services is tightly integrated into the Internet browsing experience and provides the end-user with anonymity, privacy, fraud protection, and multiple-client sharing of meta-information pertaining to the browsing experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventor: Brian J. Fox
  • Patent number: 7891759
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a system and method for cleaning inkjet cartridges. The system includes a fixture configured to mount an inkjet cartridge where a printhead of the inkjet cartridge is mounted to a cleaning plate. The cleaning plate includes one or more orifices connected to a vacuum source and one or more orifices connected to a wash solution source. The vacuum source can be used to extract ink from within the cartridge through nozzles in the printhead. The wash solution source can supply a pressurized wash solution through the nozzles of the printhead. The vacuum source can also be use to extract the wash solution from within the cartridge through the nozzles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Retail Inkjet Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Guhse, Herb Sarnoff, Scott Shultz, Brian J. Fox
  • Publication number: 20100299453
    Abstract: A communications method and system which can accommodate changes in various parameters on a dynamic basis. A communications method and system utilizing a proxy for delivery of content at an optimal level to a client, even in the face of constantly changing client, channel conditions, or content parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Brian J. Fox, Alexander S. Guy
  • Publication number: 20090271773
    Abstract: A method for executing operations on a device includes executing one or more bytecode language instructions associated with a mobile agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Brian J. FOX, Jonathan Lixing Lei
  • Patent number: 7540597
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a method of refilling an inkjet printer cartridge. The method includes providing an inkjet printer cartridge and lowering the pressure surrounding the cartridge below atmospheric level. A first volume of ink is directed into the cartridge at the reduced pressure. The method further includes at least partially raising the pressure surrounding the cartridge and subsequently at least partially lowering the pressure surrounding the cartridge. A second volume of ink is then directed into the cartridge at the second reduced pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Retail Inkjet Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Guhse, Scott Shultz, Brian J. Fox, Donald C. Ulry
  • Patent number: 7472381
    Abstract: A method for executing operations on a device includes executing one or more bytecode language instructions associated with a mobile agent. The mobile agent includes a state of a virtual machine and the bytecode language includes instructions such WARP, MESG, ESEL, ALERT, BROWSE, CAPS, SLEEP, and GPS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Roaming Messenger, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Fox, Jonathan Lixing Lei
  • Publication number: 20030158891
    Abstract: A wireless network system includes a server system connected to a network. An electronic device is provided having a wireless transceiver adapted to communicate via at least one of light transmission and radio frequency (RF) transmission. A portable wireless device is provided having a wireless connection to the network. The portable wireless device is adapted to communicate wirelessly with the electronic device. The electronic device communicates with the server system over the network through the portable wireless device. The electronic device may conduct real-time and/or non-real-time transactions with the server system by utilizing the portable wireless device as a communication proxy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Applicant: WARP 9 INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Lei, Brian J. Fox
  • Patent number: 6050989
    Abstract: An adjustable collet mechanism for a surgical handpiece which enables the surgical tool driven by the handpiece to be oriented at selected angular positions relative to the handpiece axis. The coupling means includes a non-rotatable sleeve attached to the handpiece and a rotatable sleeve attached to the collet holding the surgical tool. The abutting faces of the non-rotatable and rotatable sleeves are angled relative to the handpiece axis so that relative rotation of the components causes their axes to be positionable either in alignment or at a predetermined angular orientation. The coupling mechanism includes a tubular coupling link which enables relative rotation between the rotatable and non-rotatable sleeves while also enabling translation of power from the handpiece to the surgical tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Linvatec Corporation
    Inventors: Brian J. Fox, Thanh Trong Tran, Kenneth M. Adams
  • Patent number: 5927956
    Abstract: A peristaltic pump tubing system for use with a peristaltic pump roller assembly in a surgical procedure. The system comprises a uniquely shaped disposable tubing cassette for retaining the tubing to be used during the surgical procedure and a uniquely shaped cassette holding station situated adjacent the peristaltic pump roller assembly. The cassette comprises a housing containing a flexible tube for engagement with the peristaltic rollers and having an open end to enable the cassette to be moved downwardly to place the tube in alignment with the plane in which the peristaltic rollers rotate. The cassette holding station is provided with a front panel extending in a plane parallel to the roller plane of rotation, the panel being spaced from the pump housing by a sufficient amount to create a pump roller station into which the cassette may fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Linvatec Corporation
    Inventors: Joepert R. Lim, Brian J. Fox
  • Patent number: 5709698
    Abstract: A shaver blade assembly useable in either an irrigation-only mode, an aspiration-only mode or an irrigation/aspiration mode. The shaver blade assembly has a stationary elongated outer tube and a movable (e.g. rotatable) elongated inner tube, both inner and outer tubes having hubs attached to their proximal ends for attachment to a handpiece which provides power to move the inner blade relative to the outer blade. The inner and outer tubes are provided with cutting windows at their distal tips and the relative movement between these cutting windows acts to cut tissue during surgical procedures. The outer tube is provided with a fluid inlet port at the proximal end of its tubular surface and a fluid adapter is selectively attachable to the outer tube so as to provide a means for introducing irrigating fluid into the fluid port. The adapter is integrally formed with sealing surfaces which obviate the need for O-rings and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Assignee: Linvatec Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Adams, Brian J. Fox, James Wallace, Robert A. Van Wyk, Gary R. Heisler, David Castagnetta, Cris Van Varsseveld