Patents by Inventor Brian Wacter

Brian Wacter 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: 11425954
    Abstract: A device, system, and elements for providing customizable and regionalized head protection are disclosed. One or more protective elements and/or cushioning elements can be permanently or removably attached to a wearable shell, to provide an increased level of protection for a wearer. The size, shape, and composition of the one or more protective elements and/or cushioning elements can be varied to alter the level and location of protection provided by the head protection device. One or more accessories also can be included in the head protection device, such as light sources and reflectors to enhance the visibility of the head protection device and to provide illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Inventors: Brian Wacter, Alison Wacter
  • Publication number: 20190110546
    Abstract: A device, system, and elements for providing customizable and regionalized head protection are disclosed. One or more protective elements and/or cushioning elements can be permanently or removably attached to a wearable shell, to provide an increased level of protection for a wearer. The size, shape, and composition of the one or more protective elements and/or cushioning elements can be varied to alter the level and location of protection provided by the head protection device. One or more accessories also can be included in the head protection device, such as light sources and reflectors to enhance the visibility of the head protection device and to provide illumination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: BRIAN WACTER, ALISON WACTER
  • Patent number: 10178889
    Abstract: A device, system, and elements for providing customizable and regionalized head protection are disclosed. One or more protective elements and/or cushioning elements can be permanently or removably attached to a wearable shell, to provide an increased level of protection for a wearer. The size, shape, and composition of the one or more protective elements and/or cushioning elements can be varied to alter the level and location of protection provided by the head protection device. One or more accessories also can be included in the head protection device, such as light sources and reflectors to enhance the visibility of the head protection device and to provide illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Wacter, Alison Hilda Wacter
  • Publication number: 20140344266
    Abstract: Biasing of search results based on device profile and activity data. In various embodiments, biasing operations are performed on search results generated in response to a search query received from a client device. The biasing operations are based on device profile data associated with the client device. Such data may indicate media consumption capabilities of the device or other device hardware and software configuration details. In some embodiments, device activity/sensor data may likewise be employed to bias search results. Biasing operations may include, for example, ranking, prioritizing, or filtering search results to favor results that may be consumed by a client device. Translated and/or targeted and supplemental information may also be provided based on device profile data or user profile data. In certain embodiments, searching and biasing operations may be performed by an intermediary or proxy device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: James Duane Bennett, Yasantha Nirmal Rajakarunanayake, Wael William Diab, Brian Wacter
  • Publication number: 20140229099
    Abstract: Various configurations and arrangements of various location aware appointment management applications are disclosed. Location aware appointment management applications can track the real-time location of the appointment participants, calculate the estimated time of arrival of the appointment participants based on a variety of factors including, for example, the participants' distance from the appointment location, speed of travel to the appointment location, real-time traffic conditions of the appointment participants route of travel to the appointment location, real-time weather conditions, profile information on the participants travel habits, the participants' mode of transportation, public transportation schedules and on time data, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventors: David Christopher Garrett, Brian Wacter, Hwa Chun Lee
  • Publication number: 20130031700
    Abstract: A device, system, and elements for providing customizable and regionalized head protection are disclosed. One or more protective elements and/or cushioning elements can be permanently or removably attached to a wearable shell, to provide an increased level of protection for a wearer. The size, shape, and composition of the one or more protective elements and/or cushioning elements can be varied to alter the level and location of protection provided by the head protection device. One or more accessories also can be included in the head protection device, such as light sources and reflectors to enhance the visibility of the head protection device and to provide illumination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventors: Brian Wacter, Alison Hilda Wacter