Patents by Inventor Frank Flynn

Frank Flynn 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).

  • Realtime database architecture
    Patent number: 8103690
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed herein for automatically supplying data items to a client. In one embodiment, the method comprises determining, from among a plurality of data items displayable by a client, one or more relevant data items to be supplied to the client, the plurality of data items displayable by a client located in a first database corresponding to a tracked user's interactions with a website. The one or more relevant data items are then automatically supplied to the client. The method also includes storing a copy of the supplied one or more relevant data items in a second database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Genius.Com
    Inventors: Robert Seidl, Frank Flynn, David R. Thompson, Michael DeLorenzo
  • Database query construction and handling
    Patent number: 7984058
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed herein for constructing a complex database query. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving a selection of meta data indicative of searchable data values stored in two or more database tables. The method also includes constructing a complex database query to search the two or more database tables based on the received selection of meta data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Genius.com Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert Seidl, Frank Flynn, Michael DeLorenzo
  • Realtime database architecture
    Publication number: 20070112800
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed herein for automatically supplying data items to a client. In one embodiment, the method comprises determining, from among a plurality of data items displayable by a client, one or more relevant data items to be supplied to the client, the plurality of data items displayable by a client located in a first database corresponding to a tracked user's interactions with a website. The one or more relevant data items are then automatically supplied to the client. The method also includes storing a copy of the supplied one or more relevant data items in a second database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Seidl, Frank Flynn, David Thompson, Michael DeLorenzo
  • Database query construction and handling
    Publication number: 20060277157
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed herein for constructing a complex database query. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving a selection of meta data indicative of searchable data values stored in two or more database tables. The method also includes constructing a complex database query to search the two or more database tables based on the received selection of meta data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Seidl, Frank Flynn, Michael DeLorenzo
  • Odorant composition delivery system and method
    Patent number: 5885701
    Abstract: An odorant composition in the form of a colloidal suspension. A colloidal suspension odorant composition comprised of a colloidal material and a liquid fragrance component is provided. A package comprised of a multiple layer top substrate and a multiple layer bottom substrate is also provided. The colloidal suspension odorant composition may be packaged in the vapor impermeable package and the combination may be used to supply test quantities of odorants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Fragrance Technology Trust
    Inventors: Michael J. Berman, Michael A. Parrotta, Frank Flynn
  • Odorant composition, delivery system and method
    Patent number: 5637401
    Abstract: An odorant composition in the form of a colloidal suspension. A colloidal suspension odorant composition comprised of a colloidal material and a liquid fragrance component is provided. A package comprised of a multiple layer top substrate and a multiple layer bottom substrate is also provided. The colloidal suspension odorant composition may be packaged in the vapor impermeable package and the combination may be used to supply test quantities of odorants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Fragrance Technology Trust
    Inventors: Michael J. Berman, Michael A. Parrotta, Frank Flynn