Patents by Inventor David M. Graham

David M. Graham 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: 11949725
    Abstract: One embodiment provides for a media playback device comprising a memory device to store instructions; one or more processors to execute the instructions stored on the memory device, the instructions to cause the one or more processors to provide a playback queue manager to manage one or more media playback queues including a set of media items associated with a scheduled event and a playback routing manager to determine an output destination for the set of media items based on context associated with the scheduled event, the playback routing manager to route output of playback of the set of media items to one or more of multiple different connected media playback devices based on the context associated with the scheduled event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Alsina, David C. Graham, Andrew M. Wadycki, Edward T. Schmidt, Joel M. Lopes Da Silva, Richard M. Powell, Gregory R. Chapman
  • Publication number: 20180260876
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for automated value negotiations. A databot analyzes data associated with a user from a plurality of sources to identify an activity of the user. The databot makes a prediction regarding a product of potential interest to the user based on the activity and user preferences. The product may be a physical item or a service. The databot autonomously negotiates with one or more providers of the product to obtain a negotiated rate for the product. The databot negotiates for the product alone or in collaboration with one or more other databots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: David M. Graham, Jeremy O. Williams, Rebecca Hilliard
  • Patent number: 8678253
    Abstract: A backpack providing ergonomic support for the back and neck of the wearer. The backpack provides continuous, fully ergonomic cushioning support to provide optimal comfort to the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventor: David M. Graham
  • Publication number: 20130119104
    Abstract: A backpack providing ergonomic support for the back and neck of the wearer. The backpack provides continuous, fully ergonomic cushioning support to provide optimal comfort to the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: David M. Graham
  • Patent number: D333846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1993
    Inventor: David M. Graham
  • Patent number: D756453
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: R.R. DONNELLEY & SONS COMPANY
    Inventor: David M. Graham
  • Patent number: D784448
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: LSC COMMUNICATIONS US, LLC
    Inventor: David M. Graham
  • Patent number: D849837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: LSC Communications US, LLC
    Inventor: David M. Graham
  • Patent number: D873344
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: LSC Communications US, LLC
    Inventor: David M. Graham