Patents by Inventor Edward Key

Edward Key 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: 20180359200
    Abstract: A system for automatically matching a plurality of mobile subscribers includes a processor for executing commands that direct operations of the system and a memory coupled to the at least one processor, the memory storing code operable when executed with the at least one processor, a server for receiving from each mobile subscriber within the plurality of mobile subscribers a contact list, wherein the server is configured to process the contact list to produce a set of normalised contact information for each subscriber in the system, compare the set of normalized contact information of a selected subscriber with the processed normalized contact information of each subscriber in the system to identify matched entries, determine at least a match between the identified entries of the selected subscriber and each subscriber in the system, and add the matched entries in a buddy list of the selected subscriber based on the determined match.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: John Anthony Underwood, Christopher Edward Keys, Markku Kero, Rainer Leinonen
  • Patent number: 10069768
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically matching a plurality of mobile subscribers is disclosed. The system includes at least one server for receiving from each mobile subscriber within the plurality of mobile subscribers a contact list. Said server is adapted to process the contact list to produce a set of normalised contact information for each subscriber in the system; compare the set normalised contact information for a selected subscriber with a subscriber network identification assigned to each subscriber with the system; identify subscriber network identifications that match entries contained in the set normalised contact information of said selected subscriber; compile a listing of the matched subscriber network identifications; and forward an invite to each subscriber within the listing of matched subscriber network identifications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Phenix Investment Management Ltd
    Inventors: John Anthony Underwood, Christopher Edward Keys, Markku Kero, Rainer Leinonen
  • Patent number: 9927452
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pipette assembly and a liquid handling element employing such a pipette assembly for filling containers. The pipette assembly comprises a biasing member that prevents the containers from being displaced vertically upon withdrawal of the pipette assembly from the containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Harrison Watson, Van Edward Key
  • Patent number: 9769678
    Abstract: A method for determining the performance of a communications network said method comprising the steps of transmitting a message from a mobile device to at least one server, each server within the at least one servers being configured to direct the message back to the mobile device; receiving at the mobile device the messages returned by each of the at least one server; calculating a time differential between transmission of the message by said mobile device and receipt of the messages, returned by each server of the at least one server, by said mobile device; and forwarding the calculated time differential to a primary server selected from the at least one server for storage is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: 3RD BRAND PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: John Anthony Underwood, Christopher Edward Keys, Rainer Leinonen, Markku Kero
  • Publication number: 20160054345
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pipette assembly and a liquid handling element employing such a pipette assembly for filling containers. The pipette assembly comprises a biasing member that prevents the containers from being displaced vertically upon withdrawal of the pipette assembly from the containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Nicholas Harrison Watson, Van Edward Key
  • Patent number: 9237428
    Abstract: A messaging system, including at least one server configured to receive a message from a originating device for delivery to at least one recipient device via a first delivery channel; wherein the at least one server is further configured to select an alternate delivery channel in the event that delivery of the message via the first delivery channel cannot be effected. There is also a method for routing messages including the steps of receiving, at a server, a message from an originating device for delivery to at least one recipient device; forwarding the message to the at least one recipient device via a first delivery channel; awaiting receipt of an acknowledgement message from said at least one recipient device, and in the event that no acknowledgment message is received, the server resending the message to said at least one recipient device via an alternate delivery channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: 3RD BRAND PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: John Anthony Underwood, Christopher Edward Keys, Markku Kero, Rainer Leinonen
  • Patent number: 8798001
    Abstract: A system and method for routing messages in a communication network is disclosed. The system include a plurality of nodes for receiving a packet for delivery to an intended recipient wherein the system is adapted to determine if the intended recipient is connected to a first selected node within the plurality of nodes; and if the recipient is connected to the first selected node, deliver the packet; and if the recipient is determined not to be connected to the first selected node within the plurality of nodes, the system is further adapted to determine which node from the plurality of nodes the intended recipient is connected and forward the packet to the node to which the intended recipient is connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: 3rd Brand Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: John Anthony Underwood, Christopher Edward Keys, Markku Kero, Rainer Leinonen, Alvin Delagon
  • Publication number: 20130242752
    Abstract: A method for determining the performance of a communications network said method comprising the steps of transmitting a message from a mobile device to at least one server, each server within the at least one servers being configured to direct the message back to the mobile device; receiving at the mobile device the messages returned by each of the at least one server; calculating a time differential between transmission of the message by said mobile device and receipt of the messages, returned by each server of the at least one server, by said mobile device; and forwarding the calculated time differential to a primary server selected from the at least one server for storage is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: 3RD BRAND PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: John Anthony Underwood, Christopher Edward Keys, Rainer Leinonen, Markku Kero
  • Publication number: 20120002601
    Abstract: A system and method for routing messages in a communication network is disclosed. The system include a plurality of nodes for receiving a packet for delivery to an intended recipient wherein the system is adapted to determine if the intended recipient is connected to a first selected node within the plurality of nodes; and if the recipient is connected to the first selected node, deliver the packet; and if the recipient is determined not to be connected to the first selected node within the plurality of nodes, the system is further adapted to determine which node from the plurality of nodes the intended recipient is connected and forward the packet to the node to which the intended recipient is connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: 3RD BRAND PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: John Anthony Underwood, Christopher Edward Keys, Markku Kero, Rainer Leinonen, Alvin Delagon
  • Publication number: 20100325470
    Abstract: A message system, including at least one server configured to receive a message from a originating device for delivery to at least one recipient device via a first delivery channel; and wherein the at least one server is further configured to select an alternate delivery channel in the event that delivery of the message via the first delivery channel cannot be effected, is disclosed. The invention further discloses a method for routing messages including the steps of receiving at a server a message from an originating device for delivery to a to at least one recipient; forwarding the message to the at least one recipient device via a first delivery channel; awaiting receipt of acknowledgement message from said least one recipient device, and in the event that no acknowledgment message is received, the at least one server resends the message to said at least one recipient device via an alternate delivery channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: 3RD BRAND PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: John Anthony UNDERWOOD, Christopher Edward KEYS, Markku KERO, Rainer LEINONEN
  • Publication number: 20100317322
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically matching a plurality of mobile subscribers is disclosed. The system includes at least one server for receiving from each mobile subscriber within the plurality of mobile subscribers a contact list. Said server is adapted to process the contact list to produce a set of normalised contact information for each subscriber in the system; compare the set normalised contact information for a selected subscriber with a subscriber network identification assigned to each subscriber with the system; identify subscriber network identifications that match entries contained in the set normalised contact information of said selected subscriber; compile a listing of the matched subscriber network identifications; and forward an invite to each subscriber within the listing of matched subscriber network identifications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: 3RD BRAND PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: John Anthony Underwood, Christopher Edward Keys, Markku Kero, Rainer Leinonen
  • Patent number: 6001503
    Abstract: A microporous polymer battery separator having a puncture-proof corrugated border along the lateral edges thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis Wayne Hercamp, Tony Edward Key
  • Patent number: 5599202
    Abstract: An electrical plug or receptacle for securement to an end of an electrical cable having plural insulated electrical wires. The connector comprises a front housing having a longitudinal axis, a rear housing, a termination block, a strain relief keeper, and plural zero gap insulation displacement terminals. The two housings are movably secured to each other by screw threads so that when secured together they form a hollow interior chamber for receipt of the cable end. The insulation displacement terminals are located within the front housing section and each includes a tined-portion extending into the interior chamber. The termination block is located within the interior chamber and is adapted to receive and hold portions of the electrical wires contiguous with the free ends thereof for electrical engagement by the insulation displacement terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: Electrical Wiring Device Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward Key
  • Patent number: 5562480
    Abstract: An electrical connecting device having a receptacle and a two part plug inserted into the receptacle. The two part plug includes an inner part for holding a plurality of zero gap insulation displacement connectors and an outer part for receiving a corresponding plurality of insulated wires. The inner part of the plug can be inserted partially or fully within the outer part of the plug. When the inner plug part is in its partially assembled position, the insulated wires can be easily inserted into the outer part of the plug. When in its fully assembled position, the plurality of connectors within the inner part of the plug are in electrical contact with the insulated wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: North American Philips Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Drewanz, Robert L. Holmes, Edward Key, Allan J. Reinken
  • Patent number: 5498173
    Abstract: An electrical connecting device having a receptacle and a two part plug inserted into the receptacle. The two part plug includes an inner part for holding a plurality of zero gap insulation displacement connectors and an outer part for receiving a corresponding plurality of insulated wires. The inner part of the plug can be inserted partially or fully within the outer part of the plug. When the inner plug part is in its partially assembled position, the insulated wires can be easily inserted into the outer part of the plug. When in its fully assembled position, the plurality of connectors within the inner part of the plug are in electrical contact with the insulated wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: North American Philips Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Drewanz, Robert L. Holmes, Edward Key, Allan J. Reinken
  • Patent number: 5492485
    Abstract: An electrical connecting device having a receptacle and a two part plug inserted into the receptacle. The two part plug includes an inner part for holding a plurality of zero gap insulation displacement connectors and an outer part for receiving a corresponding plurality of insulated wires. The inner part of the plug can be inserted partially or fully within the outer part of the plug. When the inner plug part is in its partially assembled position, the insulated wires can be easily inserted into the outer part of the plug. When in its fully assembled position, the plurality of connectors within the inner part of the plug are in electrical contact with the insulated wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Assignee: North American Philips Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Drewanz, Robert L. Holmes, Edward Key, Allan J. Reinken
  • Patent number: 5433626
    Abstract: An electrical connecting device having a receptacle and a two part plug inserted into the receptacle. The two part plug includes an inner part for holding a plurality of zero gap insulation displacement connectors and an outer part for receiving a corresponding plurality of insulated wires. The inner part of the plug can be inserted partially or fully within the outer part of the plug. When the inner plug part is in its partially assembled position, the insulated wires can be easily inserted into the outer part of the plug. When in its fully assembled position, the plurality of connectors within the inner part of the plug are in electrical contact with the insulated wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Assignee: North American Philips Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Drewanz, Robert L. Holmes, Edward Key, Allan J. Reinken
  • Patent number: 5364288
    Abstract: An electrical connecting device having a receptacle and a two part plug inserted into the receptacle. The two part plug includes an inner part for holding a plurality of zero gap insulation displacement connectors and an outer part for receiving a corresponding plurality of insulated wires. The inner part of the plug can be inserted partially or fully within the outer part of the plug. When the inner plug part is in its partially assembled position, the insulated wires can be easily inserted into the outer part of the plug. When in its fully assembled position, the plurality of connectors within the inner part of the plug are in electrical contact with the insulated wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: North American Philips Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Drewanz, Robert L. Holmes, Edward Key, Allan J. Reinken