Patents by Inventor David L. Schwartz

David L. Schwartz 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: 11275800
    Abstract: Provided are techniques for gauging credibility of digital content items. For each digital content item in a list of digital content items, a usage score is identified for each different level of usage and for a user base and the usage score for each different level of usage is added to obtain a total usage score for the digital content item. Each digital content item in the list is ranked using the total score of each digital content item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sean G. Jalleh, Amanda C. Maderic, Andrew P. Mankins, David L. Schwartz, Lila Title
  • Patent number: 11049027
    Abstract: A method for providing a visual summary of a plurality of answers associated with a question entered into a natural language question answer system by a user is provided. The method may include receiving the entered question. The method may also include analyzing the entered question to determine a plurality of possible answers to the entered question. The method may further include compiling a set of answers based on the analysis of the entered question and the determined plurality of possible answers. The method may additionally include providing a characterization summary for the compiled set of answers, whereby the characterization summary includes an indication of the quality associated with each answer within the compiled set of answers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Sean G. Jalleh, Amanda C. Maderic, Andrew Patrick Mankins, David L. Schwartz, Lila Title
  • Publication number: 20200097511
    Abstract: Provided are techniques for gauging credibility of digital content items. For each digital content item in a list of digital content items, a usage score is identified for each different level of usage and for a user base and the usage score for each different level of usage is added to obtain a total usage score for the digital content item. Each digital content item in the list is ranked using the total score of each digital content item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Sean G. Jalleh, Amanda C. Maderic, Andrew P. Mankins, David L. Schwartz, Lila Title
  • Patent number: 10552493
    Abstract: Provided are techniques for gauging credibility of digital content items. For each digital content item in a list of digital content items, a usage score is identified for each different level of usage and for a user base and the usage score for each different level of usage is added to obtain a total usage score for the digital content item. Each digital content item in the list is ranked using the total score of each digital content item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Sean G. Jalleh, Amanda C. Maderic, Andrew P. Mankins, David L. Schwartz, Lila Title
  • Publication number: 20180225579
    Abstract: A method for providing a visual summary of a plurality of answers associated with a question entered into a natural language question answer system by a user is provided. The method may include receiving the entered question. The method may also include analyzing the entered question to determine a plurality of possible answers to the entered question. The method may further include compiling a set of answers based on the analysis of the entered question and the determined plurality of possible answers. The method may additionally include providing a characterization summary for the compiled set of answers, whereby the characterization summary includes an indication of the quality associated with each answer within the compiled set of answers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Sean G. Jalleh, Amanda C. Maderic, Andrew Patrick Mankins, David L. Schwartz, Lila Title
  • Patent number: 9953265
    Abstract: A method for providing a visual summary of a plurality of answers associated with a question entered into a natural language question answer system by a user is provided. The method may include receiving the entered question. The method may also include analyzing the entered question to determine a plurality of possible answers to the entered question. The method may further include compiling a set of answers based on the analysis of the entered question and the determined plurality of possible answers. The method may additionally include providing a characterization summary for the compiled set of answers, whereby the characterization summary includes an indication of the quality associated with each answer within the compiled set of answers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Sean G. Jalleh, Amanda C. Maderic, Andrew Patrick Mankins, David L. Schwartz, Lila Title
  • Patent number: 9902019
    Abstract: A laser workpiece cutting system for performing a laser cutting operation on a workpiece. The laser workpiece cutting system includes a modular support unit configured to be easily assembled and disassembled. The modular support unit includes a plurality of individual components, which when assembled, are configured to support one or more workpieces for laser cutting. A frame includes siderails configured to support a plurality of support rails, each of which includes a plurality of pins configured to support and align one or more workpiece fixtures. The workpiece fixtures, in different embodiments, are adapted to support a wide variety of different types of workpieces including, glassware, writing instruments, leather products, novelty items, toys, and utensils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Hoosier Laser, Inc.
    Inventor: David L. Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20160328648
    Abstract: A method for providing a visual summary of a plurality of answers associated with a question entered into a natural language question answer system by a user is provided. The method may include receiving the entered question. The method may also include analyzing the entered question to determine a plurality of possible answers to the entered question. The method may further include compiling a set of answers based on the analysis of the entered question and the determined plurality of possible answers. The method may additionally include providing a characterization summary for the compiled set of answers, whereby the characterization summary includes an indication of the quality associated with each answer within the compiled set of answers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Sean G. Jalleh, Amanda C. Maderic, Andrew Patrick Mankins, David L. Schwartz, Lila Title
  • Publication number: 20160224558
    Abstract: Provided are techniques for gauging credibility of digital content items. For each digital content item in a list of digital content items, a usage score is identified for each different level of usage and for a user base and the usage score for each different level of usage is added to obtain a total usage score for the digital content item. Each digital content item in the list is ranked using the total score of each digital content item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Sean G. Jalleh, Amanda C. Maderic, Andrew P. Mankins, David L. Schwartz, Lila Title
  • Publication number: 20150174705
    Abstract: A laser workpiece cutting system for performing a laser cutting operation on a workpiece. The laser workpiece cutting system includes a modular support unit configured to be easily assembled and disassembled. The modular support unit includes a plurality of individual components, which when assembled, are configured to support one or more workpieces for laser cutting. A frame includes siderails configured to support a plurality of support rails, each of which includes a plurality of pins configured to support and align one or more workpiece fixtures. The workpiece fixtures, in different embodiments, are adapted to support a wide variety of different types of workpieces including, glassware, writing instruments, leather products, novelty items, toys, and utensils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventor: DAVID L. SCHWARTZ
  • Publication number: 20090309464
    Abstract: Ready-to-assemble furniture requiring no tools for assembly includes horizontal and vertical members arranged in an interlocking configuration and a back member fastened to the horizontal and vertical members. The furniture assembly system may be configured with one or more cubes and may be free-standing or hung on a wall. Containers may be provided sized to fit with the cubes and one or more furniture assembly systems may be attached together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventor: DAVID L. SCHWARTZ
  • Patent number: D573950
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Ameriwood Industries
    Inventor: David L. Schwartz
  • Patent number: D575140
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Ameriwood Industries
    Inventor: David L. Schwartz
  • Patent number: D590236
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Ameriwood Industries
    Inventor: David L. Schwartz
  • Patent number: D592040
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Ameriwood Industries
    Inventor: David L. Schwartz
  • Patent number: D592488
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Ameriwood Industries
    Inventor: David L. Schwartz
  • Patent number: D592937
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Ameriwood Industries
    Inventor: David L. Schwartz
  • Patent number: D610435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Ameriwood Industries
    Inventor: David L. Schwartz
  • Patent number: D876892
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Inventors: David L. Schwartz, Laura C. Schwartz
  • Patent number: D891860
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Inventors: David L. Schwartz, Laura C. Schwartz