Patents by Inventor David Thornton

David Thornton 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: 11895186
    Abstract: Organizing and publishing content in a content management system wherein content, including text, images and video, is received and segmented into content atoms. One or more tags are associated with the content atoms to allow device specific presentation of the content atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Miller, Kevin J. Cotlove, Michael E. Bouchard, Paul D. Norton, David Thornton, Jonathan D. Kersten, Jason D. Justman
  • Publication number: 20210067588
    Abstract: Organizing and publishing content in a content management system wherein content, including text, images and video, is received and segmented into content atoms. One or more tags are associated with the content atoms to allow device specific presentation of the content atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Miller, Kevin J. Cotlove, Michael E. Bouchard, Paul D. Norton, David Thornton, Jonathan D. Kersten, Jason D. Justman
  • Patent number: 10855765
    Abstract: Organizing and publishing content in a content management system wherein content, including text, images and video, is received and segmented into content atoms. One or more tags are associated with the content atoms to allow device specific presentation of the content atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Miller, Kevin J. Cotlove, Michael E. Bouchard, Paul D. Norton, David Thornton, Jonathan D. Kersten, Jason D. Justman
  • Publication number: 20170339229
    Abstract: Organizing and publishing content in a content management system wherein content, including text, images and video, is received and segmented into content atoms. One or more tags are associated with the content atoms to allow device specific presentation of the content atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Miller, Kevin J. Cotlove, Michael E. Bouchard, Paul D. Norton, David Thornton, Jonathan D. Kersten, Jason D. Justman
  • Patent number: 9563984
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a storage medium, for integrating components into objects that are to be 3D printed. One of the methods includes obtaining a three-dimensional model of a first object; receiving an input identifying an additional component; generating a digital representation of the additional component; integrating the digital representation of the additional component with the three-dimensional model; and providing the three-dimensional model with the integrated digital representation to a 3D printer for fabrication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Autodesk, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Willis, Mark Thomas Davis, Erin Marie Bradner, Benjamin David Cochran, Francesco Iorio, David Thornton
  • Publication number: 20150287247
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a storage medium, for integrating components into objects that are to be 3D printed. One of the methods includes obtaining a three-dimensional model of a first object; receiving an input identifying an additional component; generating a digital representation of the additional component; integrating the digital representation of the additional component with the three-dimensional model; and providing the three-dimensional model with the integrated digital representation to a 3D printer for fabrication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Karl Willis, Mark Thomas Davis, Erin Marie Bradner, Benjamin David Cochran, Francesco Iorio, David Thornton
  • Patent number: 8734219
    Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms described herein facilitate the determination of a relative skill score for a poker player. According to various embodiments, a first expected stack value for a designated player may be determined prior to a voluntary player action event associated with the designated player in a poker hand. A second expected stack value for the designated player may be determined after the voluntary player action event. A designated relative skill score for the designated player may be determined by calculating a difference between the second expected stack value and the first expected stack value. The designated relative skill score may be stored on a storage medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Skill in Games LLC
    Inventors: David Thornton, Emilio Seijo
  • Publication number: 20140004918
    Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms described herein facilitate the determination of a relative skill score for a poker player. According to various embodiments, a first expected stack value for a designated player may be determined prior to a voluntary player action event associated with the designated player in a poker hand. A second expected stack value for the designated player may be determined after the voluntary player action event. A designated relative skill score for the designated player may be determined by calculating a difference between the second expected stack value and the first expected stack value. The designated relative skill score may be stored on a storage medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Skill in Games LLC
    Inventors: David Thornton, Emilio Seijo
  • Patent number: 8081952
    Abstract: A mobile communications device for communicating with a wireless network is described. The device includes a processor, a communications sub-system connected to the processor for exchanging signals with the wireless network and with the processor, a user input device connected to the processor for sending user input signals to the processor in response to user inputs. A security module is associated with the processor for automatically taking a security action upon detecting a predetermined security user input through the user input device. The security action can include sending a duress message and/or wiping data stored on the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: David Thornton, Neil Patrick Adams, Herb Little
  • Publication number: 20100173607
    Abstract: A mobile communications device for communicating with a wireless network is described. The device includes a processor, a communications sub-system connected to the processor for exchanging signals with the wireless network and with the processor, a user input device connected to the processor for sending user input signals to the processor in response to user inputs. A security module is associated with the processor for automatically taking a security action upon detecting a predetermined security user input through the user input device. The security action can include sending a duress message and/or wiping data stored on the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: Research in Motion Limited
    Inventors: David THORNTON, Neil ADAMS, Herb LITTLE
  • Patent number: 7720461
    Abstract: A mobile communications device for communicating with a wireless network. The device includes a processor, a communications sub-system connected to the processor for exchanging signals with the wireless network and with the processor, a user input device connected to the processor for sending user input signals to the processor in response to user inputs. A security module is associated with the processor for automatically taking a security action upon detecting a predetermined security user input through the user input device. The security action can include sending a duress message and/or wiping data stored on the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: David Thornton, Neil Adams, Herb Little
  • Publication number: 20070198474
    Abstract: A contact list search with autocomplete is described. The contact list search searches on all contact information fields, including name, email, address, company, and so forth. The search results are updated on the fly as additional characters are entered to form new query strings. When a contact is selected from the results, a profile for a contact is displayed, including text boxes for editing the profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Davidson, Adam Barker, David Thornton, Terry Lucas
  • Publication number: 20050191988
    Abstract: A mobile communications device for communicating with a wireless network. The device includes a processor, a communications sub-system connected to the processor for exchanging signals with the wireless network and with the processor, a user input device connected to the processor for sending user input signals to the processor in response to user inputs. A security module is associated with the processor for automatically taking a security action upon detecting a predetermined security user input through the user input device. The security action can include sending a duress message and/or wiping data stored on the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: David Thornton, Neil Adams, Herb Little
  • Publication number: 20050040253
    Abstract: A pressurized accumulator tank includes a perforated anti-collapse supply/discharge tube in a shell like vessel. An expandable flexible bladder is mounted around the supply/discharge tube. The supply/discharge tube is in selective flow communication with a product line. A compressed air connection communicates with the interior of the vessel between the inner surface of the vessel and the outer surface of the bladder. A vacuum draws the material into the supply/discharge tube through the perforations and into the bladder to expand the bladder when the tank is being filled. Compressed air presses against the bladder to squeeze the material back through the perforations of the supply/discharge tube and out of the product line when the material is being dispensed. The same accumulator tank can thereby be used for storing, transporting and dispensing flowable materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventor: David Thornton
  • Patent number: 6751912
    Abstract: A tile flooring system composed of modular interlocking tiles. Each modular interlocking tile is adapted to be coupled to another modular interlocking tile. Each tile includes a body having a playing surface, two male interlocking sides, and two female interlocking sides. Each also tile includes an interlocking mechanism coupled to the male interlocking sides and the female interlocking sides. The interlocking mechanism is adapted to allow the modular interlocking tile to be connected to the another modular interlocking tile in a staggered fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Spider Court, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Stegner, Brian Bondy, Steven Reko, David Thornton, Michael Vermast
  • Publication number: 20020189176
    Abstract: A tile flooring system composed of modular interlocking tiles. Each modular interlocking tile is adapted to be coupled to another modular interlocking tile. Each tile includes a body having a playing surface, two male interlocking sides, and two female interlocking sides. Each also tile includes an interlocking mechanism coupled to the male interlocking sides and the female interlocking sides. The interlocking mechanism is adapted to allow the modular interlocking tile to be connected to the another modular interlocking tile in a staggered fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Michael W. Stegner, Brian Bondy, Steven Reko, David Thornton, Michael Vermast
  • Patent number: D472652
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Inventors: Michael W. Stegner, Brian Bondy, Steven Reko, David Thornton, Michael Vermast
  • Patent number: D472983
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Inventors: Michael W. Stegner, Brian Bondy, Steven Reko, David Thornton, Michael Vermast