Patents by Inventor Brian P. Hopkins

Brian P. Hopkins 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: 9256902
    Abstract: Product recommendations are presented to a consumer by presenting to the consumer a plurality of thumbnail images that correspond to a plurality of products. The plurality of thumbnail images are presented to the consumer in a plurality of tier groupings and each of the plurality of tier groupings is indicative of a relative ranking of products within a trend that is being tracked. In response to a user interacting with a one or more of the plurality of presented thumbnail images, the consumer is further presented with at least one of a zoomed-in version of the one or more of the plurality of presented thumbnail images interacted with by the consumer and a product detail page for a product corresponding to the one or more of the plurality of presented thumbnail images interacted with by the consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Sears Brands, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Vanina Delobelle Chateau-Artaud, Jude Reter, Brian P. Hopkins
  • Publication number: 20130268392
    Abstract: Product recommendations are presented to a consumer by presenting to the consumer a plurality of thumbnail images that correspond to a plurality of products. The plurality of thumbnail images are presented to the consumer in a plurality of tier groupings and each of the plurality of tier groupings is indicative of a relative ranking of products within a trend that is being tracked. In response to a user interacting with a one or more of the plurality of presented thumbnail images, the consumer is further presented with at least one of a zoomed-in version of the one or more of the plurality of presented thumbnail images interacted with by the consumer and a product detail page for a product corresponding to the one or more of the plurality of presented thumbnail images interacted with by the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: SEARS BRANDS, LLC
    Inventors: Vanina Delobelle Chateau-Artaud, Jude Reter, Brian P. Hopkins
  • Publication number: 20030125994
    Abstract: An interactive display and display method for displaying hotel rates in an efficient easy to understand manner are provided. Further, an interactive display and method are provided for displaying pricing or other data of travel related products across multiple product lines. The results of customer initiated product/service search requests are displayed in a common matrix format, regardless of the selection parameters which are relevant to the particular product or service being searched. The common display format across multiple product lines provides a predictable, easy to use interface which enhances a customers experience and improves customer loyalty.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Brad Jaehn, Brian P. Hopkins
  • Patent number: 5901947
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a one piece, integrally molded, bumper-bellows subassembly for use in vehicles, for example, for use in suspension systems, rack and pinion steering systems and airsprings. The present subassembly prevents the elements from entering the bottom of the subassembly and thus eliminates the possibility of damage to the piston rod and seals of the damper. The present subassembly is cost-effective to produce and can be installed quickly and easily. During operation, the present subassembly is stable and is not affected by a severe drop in the suspension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: North American Parts Distributors Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Fotino, Brian P. Hopkins