Patents by Inventor David McKeown

David McKeown 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).

  • System and method for providing default selections among aggregated universal program information
    Patent number: 10791380
    Abstract: Systems and methods present to a user a single option when multiple sources (such as recording, on-demand, live airing, etc.) of a video asset exist in aggregated universal program information. The systems and methods compare metadata from asset variants along with user profile data to identify which option will provide the best user experience for the selected video asset. The systems and methods simplify the user experience to avoid forcing the user to choose between multiple options.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Devon G. Turner, Krishnaja Gutta, Suri B. Medapati, David McKeown
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DEFAULT SELECTIONS AMONG AGGREGATED UNIVERSAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20200007952
    Abstract: Systems and methods present to a user a single option when multiple sources (such as recording, on-demand, live airing, etc.) of a video asset exist in aggregated universal program information. The systems and methods compare metadata from asset variants along with user profile data to identify which option will provide the best user experience for the selected video asset. The systems and methods simplify the user experience to avoid forcing the user to choose between multiple options.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Devon G. Turner, Krishnaja Gutta, Suri B. Medapati, David McKeown
  • Illuminated awning
    Patent number: 5577830
    Abstract: An awning comprises an outer sheet of flexible material supported on a rigid translucent support. The awning is illuminated by strip lights mounted on a support framework, which is stepped back from the rigid translucent support. An even illumination is achieved with no shadow lines on the flexible sheet. The sheet may have advertising indicia or logos.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Illuminated Awning Systems Limited
    Inventors: Martin Barry, David McKeown
  • Street furniture unit
    Patent number: D422126
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Inventors: David McKeown, Martin Barry
  • Street furniture
    Patent number: D423164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Inventors: David McKeown, Martin Barry
  • Street furniture
    Patent number: D424264
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Inventors: David McKeown, Martin Barry
  • Waste container, especially for spent chewing gum
    Patent number: D431702
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Inventors: David McKeown, Martin Barry