Patents by Inventor George D. Roberts

George D. Roberts 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: 20080301189
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a real-time content distribution network. The system includes a player device at a host location. The player device includes a network interface for communicating with a content provider server device via a network, one or more speakers, and a computer processor in communication with the network interface and the one or more speakers. The computer processor includes instructions for facilitating receiving a playlist from the content provider server device in response to a request from the player device for an updated playlist. The instructions further facilitate accessing the audio media files specified by the playlist. In addition a play queue including all or a subset of the audio content included in the audio media files is built, with the building being responsive to local play sequence rules and to the attributes. Further, the audio content of the play queue is broadcast at the speakers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: ADS HOLDINGS, LLC.
    Inventors: Richard M. Petit, George D. Roberts
  • Patent number: 4894581
    Abstract: A table and cabinet combination for use in fly tying. The cabinet incorporates a plurality of compartments. Various storage devices particularly suitable for fly tying supplies and impliments fit within the compartments and some can be slid onto the table top for direct accessibility during a fly tying operation. The cabinet also has a plurality of drawers. The table and cabinet combination are of furniture grade construction and finish and can be disassembled for transport between different sites. A tool holder fits within a third of the compartments. The tool holder has a plurality of recesses in a block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1990
    Inventor: George D. Roberts