Patents by Inventor David S. Owens

David S. Owens 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: 20240045167
    Abstract: A system for attaching overlays to an electronic display comprises (a) at least one bracket defined by an outer face and an inner face and (b) at least one second attracting member comprising a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive. The bracket has an L-shaped cross-section comprising a first leg and a second leg. The inner face of the first leg comprises a first attracting member and the inner face of the second leg comprises a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Steven T. Swartz, Giuseppe De Bellis, David S. Owen, Catherine A.C. Jameson, Gregor Mittersinker, Christopher J. O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20160381160
    Abstract: A system and computer implemented method of personal monitoring is provided. The method includes allowing a user to engage in a number of on-line activities, determining, on a computer, if the user engaged in on-line activities, and if the determination is negative, then performing, on a computer, a number of responsive actions. The system and method further provide for an investigation of external modules; that is, the system and method investigate external sites such as, but not limited to, social networks, forums, weblogs (blogs), that are not associated with the personal monitoring module. The system and method further allow a proxy to respond for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventor: David S. Owens
  • Patent number: 9467521
    Abstract: A system and computer implemented method of personal monitoring is provided. The method includes allowing a user to engage in a number of on-line activities, determining, on a computer, if the user engaged in on-line activities, and if the determination is negative, then performing, on a computer, a number of responsive actions. The system and method further provide for an investigation of external modules; that is, the system and method investigate external sites such as, but not limited to, social networks, forums, weblogs (blogs), that are not associated with the personal monitoring module. The system and method further allow a proxy to respond for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Inventor: David S. Owens
  • Publication number: 20150288770
    Abstract: A system and computer implemented method of personal monitoring is provided. The method includes allowing a user to engage in a number of on-line activities, determining, on a computer, if the user engaged in on-line activities, and if the determination is negative, then performing, on a computer, a number of responsive actions. The system and method further provide for an investigation of external modules; that is, the system and method investigate external sites such as, but not limited to, social networks, forums, weblogs (blogs), that are not associated with the personal monitoring module. The system and method further allow a proxy to respond for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventor: David S. Owens
  • Patent number: 6464137
    Abstract: A system including a central data receiving and processing station and one or more dispensing stations for the preparation and dispensing of documents such as gift certificates in which the individual documents can be customized with both messages and value. The system further provides for the automatic closing of transactions at each of the dispensing stations and a polling of the dispensing stations during which information concerning the transactions are communicated to the central station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Mid America Gift Certificate Company
    Inventors: Donald R. La Mar, David S. Owens, Michael L. Nelligan, Mark A. Kleier
  • Patent number: 6144741
    Abstract: A system for customizing documents. Security is maintained by storing the names of system operators with each operator being associated with one or a plurality of passwords. Pull down menus and printing are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Mid America Gift Certificate Company
    Inventors: Donald R. La Mar, David S. Owens, Michael L. Nelligan, Mark A. Kleier
  • Patent number: D1066348
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven T. Swartz, Giuseppe De Bellis, David S. Owen, Catherine A. C. Jameson, Gregor Mittersinker, Christopher J. O'Connell