Patents by Inventor David A. Kennedy

David A. Kennedy 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: 20140213205
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method to indicate to the user content that is actively occurring at any given time on multiple available entertainment channels in addition to the one then being listened to/watched by the user. Such channels may include the user's preprogrammed channels. The disclosure further includes an engine, system, and method to automatically change between channels when at least one indicator indicates an occurrence, such as the start of a commercial break, and the end of an occurrence, such as the end of a commercial break, to a radio that includes the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventor: David A. Kennedy
  • Patent number: 8019625
    Abstract: A system produces administrative reports for a digital radiology department. The system includes a plurality of digital radiographic systems, each of which has storage for storing digital data in html relating to the use and operation of the system. A computer is in communication with the plurality of digital radiographic systems. The computer has a web browser for collecting digital data relating to the operation and/or use of each digital radiographic system. The computer produces one or more administrative reports based on the collected data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Carestream Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Minnigh, David A. Kennedy, Delin Shen
  • Patent number: 7930231
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an investment risk minimization system involving a venture capital investor and a venture needing investment from the venture capital investor. In such a system, an exemplary method can include providing an investment to a venture having an intellectual asset, and receiving a security interest in the intellectual asset. The security interest secures an ownership right upon failure by the venture to meet established parameters. Further, if the venture receiving the investment fails to meet the established parameters, the method includes obtaining an ownership interest in the intellectual asset, valuing the intellectual asset, and transferring the intellectual asset to a charitable organization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Ocean Tomo, LLC
    Inventors: James E. Malackowski, David A. Kennedy, Roger L. May
  • Patent number: 7769685
    Abstract: The invention relates to an investment risk minimization system involving a venture capital investor and a venture needing investment from the venture capital investor. In such a system, an exemplary method can include providing an investment to a venture having an intellectual asset, and receiving a security interest in the intellectual asset. The security interest secures an ownership right upon failure by the venture to meet established parameters. Further, if the venture receiving the investment fails to meet the established parameters, the method includes obtaining an ownership interest in the intellectual asset, valuing the intellectual asset, and transferring the intellectual asset to a charitable organization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Ocean Tomo, LLC
    Inventors: James E. Malackowski, David A. Kennedy, Roger L. May
  • Publication number: 20080306760
    Abstract: A system produces administrative reports for a digital radiology department. The system includes a plurality of digital radiographic systems, each of which has storage for storing digital data in html relating to the use and operation of the system. A computer is in communication with the plurality of digital radiographic systems. The computer has a web browser for collecting digital data relating to the operation and/or use of each digital radiographic system. The computer produces one or more administrative reports based on the collected data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Todd Minnigh, David A. Kennedy, Delin Shen
  • Publication number: 20080126270
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an investment risk minimization system involving a venture capital investor and a venture needing investment from the venture capital investor. In such a system, an exemplary method can include providing an investment to a venture having an intellectual asset, and receiving a security interest in the intellectual asset. The security interest secures an ownership right upon failure by the venture to meet established parameters. Further, if the venture receiving the investment fails to meet the established parameters, the method includes obtaining an ownership interest in the intellectual asset, valuing the intellectual asset, and transferring the intellectual asset to a charitable organization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: JAMES E. MALACKOWSKI, David A. Kennedy, Roger L. May
  • Publication number: 20080126269
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an investment risk minimization system involving a venture capital investor and a venture needing investment from the venture capital investor. In such a system, an exemplary method can include providing an investment to a venture having an intellectual asset, and receiving a security interest in the intellectual asset. The security interest secures an ownership right upon failure by the venture to meet established parameters. Further, if the venture receiving the investment fails to meet the established parameters, the method includes obtaining an ownership interest in the intellectual asset, valuing the intellectual asset, and transferring the intellectual asset to a charitable organization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: James E. Malackowski, David A. Kennedy, Roger L. May
  • Patent number: 7353202
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an investment risk minimization system involving a venture capital investor and a venture needing investment from the venture capital investor. In such a system, an exemplary method can include providing an investment to a venture having an intellectual asset, and receiving a security interest in the intellectual asset. The security interest secures an ownership right upon failure by the venture to meet established parameters. Further, if the venture receiving the investment fails to meet the established parameters, the method includes obtaining an ownership interest in the intellectual asset, valuing the intellectual asset, and transferring the intellectual asset to a charitable organization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventors: James E. Malackowski, David A. Kennedy, Roger L. May
  • Publication number: 20020138384
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an investment risk minimization system involving a venture capital investor and a venture needing investment from the venture capital investor. In such a system, an exemplary method can include providing an investment to a venture having an intellectual asset, and receiving a security interest in the intellectual asset. The security interest secures an ownership right upon failure by the venture to meet established parameters. Further, if the venture receiving the investment fails to meet the established parameters, the method includes obtaining an ownership interest in the intellectual asset, valuing the intellectual asset, and transferring the intellectual asset to a charitable organization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: James E. Malackowski, David A. Kennedy, Roger L. May