Patents by Inventor Bruce A. Davis
Bruce A. Davis 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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Publication number: 20030182661Abstract: An electronic program schedule system with product ordering capability which includes a data processor for receiving program schedule information for a plurality of programs, and a user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, for generating user control commands and transmitting signals to the data processor in response thereto. The television program schedule information is displayed on a display apparatus such as a television receiver. A video display generator receives video control commands from the data processor and program schedule information and displays a portion of the program schedule information on the receiver. The program schedule information indicates the availability of a product or service for certain of the programs included in the program information, wherein the product or service is associated with the program, such as a program transcript or videocassette.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Ellis, Bruce Davis, Edward B. Knudson, Larry Miller
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Publication number: 20030182659Abstract: An electronic program schedule system with product ordering capability which includes a data processor for receiving program schedule information for a plurality of programs, and a user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, for generating user control commands and transmitting signals to the data processor in response thereto. The television program schedule information is displayed on a display apparatus such as a television receiver. A video display generator receives video control commands from the data processor and program schedule information and displays a portion of the program schedule information on the receiver. The program schedule information indicates the availability of a product or service for certain of the programs included in the program information, wherein the product or service is associated with the program, such as a program transcript or videocassette.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Michael Dean Ellis, Bruce Davis, Edward Bruce Knudson, Larry Miller
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Publication number: 20030182660Abstract: An electronic program schedule system with product ordering capability which includes a data processor for receiving program schedule information for a plurality of programs, and a user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, for generating user control commands and transmitting signals to the data processor in response thereto. The television program schedule information is displayed on a display apparatus such as a television receiver. A video display generator receives video control commands from the data processor and program schedule information and displays a portion of the program schedule information on the receiver. The program schedule information indicates the availability of a product or service for certain of the programs included in the program information, wherein the product or service is associated with the program, such as a program transcript or videocassette.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Michael Dean Ellis, Bruce Davis, Edward Bruce Knudson, Larry Miller
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Publication number: 20030177498Abstract: An electronic program schedule system with product ordering capability which includes a data processor for receiving program schedule information for a plurality of programs, and a user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, for generating user control commands and transmitting signals to the data processor in response thereto. The television program schedule information is displayed on a display apparatus such as a television receiver. A video display generator receives video control commands from the data processor and program schedule information and displays a portion of the program schedule information on the receiver. The program schedule information indicates the availability of a product or service for certain of the programs included in the program information, wherein the product or service is associated with the program, such as a program transcript or videocassette.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2003Publication date: September 18, 2003Applicant: United Video Properties , Inc.Inventors: Michael Dean Ellis, Bruce Davis, Edward Bruce Knudson, Larry Miller
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Publication number: 20030115593Abstract: An electronic program schedule system which includes a receiver for receiving broadcast, satellite or cablecast television programs for a plurality of television channels and a tuner for tuning a television receiver to a selected one of the plurality of channels. A data processor receives and stores in a memory television program schedule information for a plurality of television programs to appear on the plurality of television channels. A user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, is utilized by a viewer to choose user control commands and transmit signals in response to the data processor which receives the signals in response to user control commands. A television receiver is used to display the television programs and television program schedule information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2003Publication date: June 19, 2003Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Jerry Alten, Bruce Davis, Michael Morris, Roger Youman
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Publication number: 20030115602Abstract: An electronic program schedule system with access to both stored television program schedule information and data feeds containing status information for live programs such as sporting events. The system includes a data processor for receiving program schedule information for a plurality of programs and data feeds containing status information for certain of the programs, and a video display generator for generating a display signal simultaneously comprising information from both the stored schedule information and the received data feed. The system is further provided with user control means such as a remote controller for generating user control commands and transmitting signals to the data processor in response thereto so as to control the content of the display signal. The display signal may be displayed on a display apparatus such as a television receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2003Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Robert Alan Knee, Anthony R. Favia, Bruce Davis, Larry Miller
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Publication number: 20030115599Abstract: An electronic program schedule system which includes a receiver for receiving broadcast, satellite or cablecast television programs for a plurality of television channels and a tuner for tuning a television receiver to a selected one of the plurality of channels. A data processor receives and stores in a memory television program schedule information for a plurality of television programs to appear on the plurality of television channels. A user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, is utilized by a viewer to choose user control commands and transmit signals in response to the data processor which receives the signals in response to user control commands. A television receiver is used to display the television programs and television program schedule information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2003Publication date: June 19, 2003Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Gerald E. Bennington, George Backer, Shawn Green, Bill Cooper, David Spell, Rosetta Rogers, Bruce Davis, Michael Morris
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Publication number: 20030110493Abstract: An electronic program schedule-system which includes a receiver for receiving broadcast, satellite or cablecast television programs for a plurality of television channels and a tuner for tuning a television receiver to a selected one of the plurality of channels. A data processor receives and stores in a memory television program schedule information for a plurality of television programs to appear on the plurality of television channels. A user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, is utilized by a viewer to choose user control commands and transmit signals in response to the data processor which receives the signals in response to user control commands. A television receiver is used to display the television programs and television program schedule information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2003Publication date: June 12, 2003Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Gerald E. Bennington, George Backer, Shawn Green, Bill Cooper, David Spell, Rosetta Rogers, Bruce Davis, Michael Morris
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Publication number: 20030110494Abstract: An electronic program schedule system which includes a receiver for receiving broadcast, satellite or cablecast television programs for a plurality of television channels and a tuner for tuning a television receiver to a selected one of the plurality of channels. A data processor receives and stores in a memory television program schedule information for a plurality of television programs to appear on the plurality of television channels. A user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, is utilized by a viewer to choose user control commands and transmit signals in response to the data processor which receives the signals in response to user control commands. A television receiver is used to display the television programs and television program schedule information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2003Publication date: June 12, 2003Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Gerald E. Bennington, George Backer, Shawn Green, Bill Cooper, Dave Spell, Rosetta Rogers, Bruce Davis, Michael Morris
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Publication number: 20030110495Abstract: An electronic program schedule system which includes a receiver for receiving broadcast, satellite or cablecast television programs for a plurality of television channels and a tuner for tuning a television receiver to a selected one of the plurality of channels. A data processor receives and stores in a memory television program schedule information for a plurality of television programs to appear on the plurality of television channels. A user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, is utilized by a viewer to choose user control commands and transmit signals in response to the data processor which receives the signals in response to user control commands. A television receiver is used to display the television programs and television program schedule information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2003Publication date: June 12, 2003Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Gerald E. Bennington, George Backer, Shawn Green, Bill Cooper, Dave Spell, Rosetta Rogers, Bruce Davis, Michael Morris
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Patent number: 6470497Abstract: An electronic program schedule system which utilizes a receiver for receiving broadcast, satellite or cablecast television programs for a plurality of television channels and a tuner for tuning a television receiver to a selected one of the plurality of channels. A data processor receives and stores in a memory television program schedule information for a plurality of television programs to appear on the plurality of television channels. A user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, is utilized by a viewer to choose user control commands and transmit signals in response to the data processor which receives the signals in response to user control commands. A television receiver is used to display the television programs and television program schedule information.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1999Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Michael Dean Ellis, Bruce Davis, Edward Bruce Knudson
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Publication number: 20020125591Abstract: A process for producing atomized powder, such as a metal powder, using a recirculating atomization gas, such as helium, and the apparatus used for producing the atomized powderType: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2000Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventors: Scot Eric Jaynes, Lawrence Edward Schottke, James Joseph Volk, Robert Bruce Davis
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Patent number: 6418556Abstract: An electronic program schedule system which includes a receiver for receiving broadcast, satellite or cablecast television programs for a plurality of television channels and a tuner for tuning a television receiver to a selected one of the plurality of channels. A data processor receives and stores in a memory television program schedule information for a plurality of television programs to appear on the plurality of television channels. A user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, is utilized by a viewer to choose user control commands and transmit signals in response to the data processor which receives the signals in response to user control commands. A television receiver is used to display the television programs and television program schedule information.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1993Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Gerard E. Bennington, George Backer, Shawn Green, Bill Cooper, Dave Spell, Rosetta Rogers, Bruce Davis
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Publication number: 20020078450Abstract: An electronic program schedule system which includes a receiver for receiving broadcast, satellite or cablecast television programs for a plurality of television channels and a tuner for tuning a television receiver to a selected one of the plurality of channels. A data processor receives and stores in a memory television program schedule information for a plurality of television programs to appear on the plurality of television channels. A user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, is utilized by a viewer to choose user control commands and transmit signals in response to the data processor which receives the signals in response to user control commands. A television receiver is used to display the television programs and television program schedule information.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2001Publication date: June 20, 2002Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Gerald E. Bennington, George Backer, Shawn Green, Bill Cooper, Dave Spell, Bruce Davis, Michael Morris
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Patent number: 6396546Abstract: An electronic program schedule system which includes a receiver for receiving broadcast, satellite or cablecast television programs for a plurality of television channels and a tuner for tuning a television receiver to a selected one of the plurality of channels. A data processor receives and stores in a memory television program schedule information for a plurality of television programs to appear on the plurality of television channels. A user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, is utilized by a viewer to choose user control commands and transmit signals in response to the data processor which receives the signals in response to user control commands. A television receiver is used to display the television programs and television program schedule information.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1998Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Jerry Alten, Bruce Davis, Michael Morris, Roger Youman
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Publication number: 20020049973Abstract: An electronic program schedule system which includes a receiver for receiving broadcast, satellite or cablecast television programs for a plurality of television channels and a tuner for tuning a television receiver to a selected one of the plurality of channels. A data processor receives and stores in a memory television program schedule information for a plurality of television programs to appear on the plurality of television channels. A user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, is utilized by a viewer to choose user control commands and transmit signals in response to the data processor which receives the signals in response to user control commands. A television receiver is used to display the television programs and television program schedule information.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 1998Publication date: April 25, 2002Inventors: JERRY ALTEN, BRUCE DAVIS, MICHAEL MORRIS, ROGER YOUMAN
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Patent number: 6373528Abstract: An electronic program schedule system which includes a receiver for receiving broadcast, satellite or cablecast television programs for a plurality of television channels and a tuner for tuning a television receiver to a selected one of the plurality of channels. A data processor receives and stores in a memory television program schedule information for a plurality of television programs to appear on the plurality of television channels. A user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, is utilized by a viewer to choose user control commands and transmit signals in response to the data processor which receives the signals in response to user control commands. A television receiver is used to display the television programs and television program schedule information.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1999Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Gerard E. Bennington, George Backer, Shawn Green, Bill Cooper, Dave Spell, Rosetta Rogers, Bruce Davis
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Patent number: 6357043Abstract: An electronic program schedule system with product ordering capability which includes a data processor for receiving program schedule information for a plurality of programs, and a user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, for generating user control commands and transmitting signals to the data processor in response thereto. The television program schedule information is displayed on a display apparatus such as a television receiver. A video display generator receives video control commands from the data processor and program schedule information and displays a portion of the program schedule information on the receiver. The program schedule information indicates the availability of a product or service for certain of the programs included in the program information, wherein the product or service is associated with the program, such as a program transcript or videocassette.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2000Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Michael Dean Ellis, Bruce Davis, Edward Bruce Knudson, Larry Miller
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Patent number: 6331877Abstract: An electronic program schedule system which includes a receiver for receiving broadcast, satellite or cablecast television programs for a plurality of television channels and a tuner for tuning a television receiver to a selected one of the plurality of channels. A data processor receives and stores in a memory television program schedule information for a plurality of television programs to appear on the plurality of television channels. A user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, is utilized by a viewer to choose user control commands and transmit signals in response to the data processor which receives the signals in response to user control commands. A television receiver is used to display the television programs and television program schedule information.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1999Date of Patent: December 18, 2001Assignee: TV Guide Magazine Group, Inc.Inventors: Gerard E. Bennington, George Backer, Shawn Green, Bill Cooper, Dave Spell, Rosetta Rogers, Bruce Davis
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Patent number: 6275268Abstract: An electronic program schedule system with product ordering capability which includes a data processor for receiving program schedule information for a plurality of programs, and a user control apparatus, such as a remote controller, for generating user control commands and transmitting signals to the data processor in response thereto. The television program schedule information is displayed on a display apparatus such as a television receiver. A video display generator receives video control commands from the data processor and program schedule information and displays a portion of the program schedule information on the receiver. The program schedule information indicates the availability of a product or service for certain of the programs included in the program information, wherein the product or service is associated with the program, such as a program transcript or videocassette.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1999Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Michael Dean Ellis, Bruce Davis, Edward Bruce Knudson, Larry Miller