Patents by Inventor Doug Backelin

Doug Backelin 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 content to portable devices
    Patent number: 8369848
    Abstract: The present disclosure introduces a system and method for distributing content. Content is stored on a server located on a vehicle prior to departure by the vehicle for a destination. A portable device is provided by a passenger on the vehicle. A communication link is established between the server and the portable device, and the content is transmitted to the portable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: American Airlines, Inc.
    Inventors: Veronica M. Lopes, Doug Backelin, Erik Miller, Henry Joyner, David Gaspar, Thomas J. Dolan
  • System and method for providing content to portable devices
    Patent number: 8170535
    Abstract: The present disclosure introduces a system and method for distributing content. Content is stored on a server located on a vehicle prior to departure by the vehicle for a destination. A portable device is provided by a passenger on the vehicle. A communication link is established between the server and the portable device, and the content is transmitted to the portable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: American Airlines, Inc.
    Inventors: Veronica M. Lopes, Doug Backelin, Erik Miller, Henry Joyner, David Gaspar, Thomas J. Dolan