Patents by Inventor David W. Ward

David W. Ward 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: 10289646
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of ranking a plurality of linkable documents accessible via a computer network is disclosed. A server analyzes each document so as to measure one or more criteria of the document, each criterion being independent of links between the document and other documents accessible via the computer network and at least one criterion relating to the presence of unsafe or inappropriate content in the corresponding document. Further, the server assigns an independent intrinsic score to each document based on the analysis. The server identifies for each document all links between the respective document and one or more other documents. Further, the server generates a ranking score for each document based on the intrinsic scores and iteratively updating the ranking score of each document based on previous ranking scores and the intrinsic scores of documents linked therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Resource Consortium Limited
    Inventors: David W. Ward, Sabine M. Wolkmer Ward
  • Patent number: 9984162
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of ranking linkable nodes based on intrinsic scores assigned to the nodes. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes the steps of analyzing each document with respect to at least one criterion comprising the frequency of occurrence of a search token, and assigning an intrinsic score to each document based on the analysis, the intrinsic score measuring at least one intrinsic property of the respective document and not its relations to other documents; identifying links between the documents; and using a processor, generating a ranking score for each document based at least in part on the intrinsic scores of nodes linked therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: RESOURCE CONSORTIUM LIMITED
    Inventors: David W. Ward, Sabine Volkmer Ward
  • Patent number: 9949671
    Abstract: Diagnostic mouthpieces and separate pads for same allow dental devices of various types to have a dual purpose. The diagnostic mouthpieces allow frequent use and early intervention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Rudman, Michael K. Lowe, David W. Ward
  • Publication number: 20170181675
    Abstract: Diagnostic mouthpieces and separate pads for same allow dental devices of various types to have a dual purpose. The diagnostic mouthpieces allow frequent use and early intervention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Robert T. RUDMAN, Michael K. LOWE, David W. WARD
  • Patent number: 9514193
    Abstract: A plurality of linkable nodes may be ranked based on their intrinsic scores. The intrinsic scores may be assigned to each node based on an analysis of the respective node with respect to one or more criteria. Links may be identified between the nodes, and a ranking score for each node may be generated based on the intrinsic scores of nodes linked therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: RESOURCE CONSORTIUM LIMITED
    Inventors: David W. Ward, Sabine M Wolkmer Ward
  • Publication number: 20150186384
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of ranking linkable nodes based on intrinsic scores assigned to the nodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: David W. Ward, Sabine M. Wolkmer Ward
  • Patent number: 8983943
    Abstract: A plurality of linkable nodes may be ranked based on their intrinsic scores. The intrinsic scores may be assigned to each node based on an analysis of the respective node with respect to one or more criteria. Links may be identified between the nodes, and a ranking score for each node may be generated based on the intrinsic scores of nodes linked therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Resource Consortium Limited
    Inventors: David W. Ward, Sabine M. Volkmer Ward
  • Publication number: 20140322661
    Abstract: Diagnostic mouthpieces and separate pads for same allow dental devices of various types to have a dual purpose. The diagnostic mouthpieces allow frequent use and early intervention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Robert T. RUDMAN, Michael K. LOWE, David W. WARD
  • Publication number: 20120173543
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of ranking linkable nodes based on intrinsic scores assigned to the nodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Piffany, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Ward, Sabine M. Volkmer Ward
  • Patent number: 8161040
    Abstract: A plurality of linkable nodes may be ranked based on their intrinsic scores. The intrinsic scores may be assigned to each node based on an analysis of the respective node with respect to one or more criteria. Links may be identified between the nodes, and a ranking score for each node may be generated based on the intrinsic scores of nodes linked therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Piffany, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Ward, Sabine M. Volkmer Ward
  • Publication number: 20080270390
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of ranking linkable nodes based on intrinsic scores assigned to the nodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: David W. Ward, Sabine M. Volkmer Ward