Patents by Inventor Grant James Ryan
Grant James Ryan 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).
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Publication number: 20130277941Abstract: A collapsible cycle for use by a rider over a terrain surface comprises a frame having front and rear portions and a seat attached to the frame. A front wheel is rotatably attached to a steering member, the front wheel rotatable in a first plane about a primary axis, and the steering member being pivotally attached to the front frame portion for rotation about a secondary axis orthogonal to the primary axis. A user-operable steering mechanism is coupled to the steering member. A rear wheel is rotatably attached to the rear frame portion and rotatable in a third plane about a tertiary axis. A drive mechanism is operatively coupled to the front and/or rear wheel. The cycle is collapsible from an erect riding configuration to a collapsed configuration by repositioning the front and rear wheels into mutually closer proximity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Peter Lloyd Higgins, Caleb Peter Smith
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Patent number: 8523212Abstract: A cycle (1) for use by a rider (11) over a terrain surface (36). The cycle (1) includes a frame (2) having front (3) and rear (4) portions; a seat (13); a front wheel (5) rotatable about a primary axis (17) and attached to a steering member (7); a steering mechanism (8) coupled to the steering member (7); a rear wheel (6), rotatably attached to the rear frame portion (4); a drive mechanism (21 or 88) operatively coupled to the front (5) and/or rear (6) wheel; at least one footrest (12, 92) on the front wheel (5). The steering member (7) is pivotally attached to the front frame portion (3) for rotation about a secondary axis (15) orthogonal to the primary axis (17). The cycle (1) is configured such that a rider (11) can be seated on the seat (13) in operative contact with the steering mechanism (7) when the cycle (1) is in motion, while permitting both feet of the seated rider (11) to reach the terrain surface (36) when the cycle (1) is stationary.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2009Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Projectgarlic LimitedInventors: Grant James Ryan, Peter Lloyd Higgins, Caleb Peter Smith
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Patent number: 8521817Abstract: A method of forming unique, private, personal, virtual social networks on a social network system that includes a database storing data relating to corresponding user entities. The method includes: a first user entity sending an invitation to a second user entity, recording in the database the second user entity as a direct contact of the first user entity and determining that third user entities, directly connected to the second user entity, are indirect contacts. A unique, personal, social network formed from direct and indirect contacts is thereby created for each user entity. Each user entity is able to control privacy of its data with respect to other user entities depending on the connection factor to that other entity and/or that other entity's attributes. Each user entity is able to take the role of provider or participant in applications where the provider provides an item or service to the participant.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcolm Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
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Publication number: 20120130976Abstract: A search engine system capable of displaying indicative information to a user from searches performed by entities connected directly or indirectly to the user, wherein said system includes at least one host computer processor connectable to one or more network(s), a database accessible over said network(s), a plurality of data input devices connectable to said network(s) said search engine being accessible over said network(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: Eurekster, Inc.Inventors: Julian Malcolm Cone, Gary Lee Franklin, Michael Arthur Grantham, Wayne Alistair Munro, Grant James Ryan, Shaun William Ryan, William Ferguson Stalker
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Publication number: 20110181014Abstract: A cycle (1) for use by a rider (11) over a terrain surface (36). The cycle (1) includes a frame (2) having front (3) and rear (4) portions; a seat (13); a front wheel (5) rotatable about a primary axis (17) and attached to a steering member (7); a steering mechanism (8) coupled to the steering member (7); a rear wheel (6), rotatably attached to the rear frame portion (4); a drive mechanism (21 or 88) operatively coupled to the front (5) and/or rear (6) wheel; at least one footrest (12, 92) on the front wheel (5). The steering member (7) is pivotally attached to the front frame portion (3) for rotation about a secondary axis (15) orthogonal to the primary axis (17). The cycle (1) is configured such that a rider (11) can be seated on the seat (13) in operative contact with the steering mechanism (7) when the cycle (1) is in motion, whilst permitting both feet of the seated rider (11) to reach the terrain surface (36) when the cycle (1) is stationary.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2009Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: PROJECTGARLIC LIMITEDInventors: Grant James Ryan, Peter Lloyd Higgins, Caleb Peter Smith
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Publication number: 20110173175Abstract: A search engine system capable of displaying indicative information to a user from searches performed by entities connected directly or indirectly to the user, where the system includes at least one host computer processor connectable to one or more network(s), a database accessible over the network(s), a plurality of data input devices connectable to the network(s) the search engine being accessible over the network(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: Eurekster, Inc.Inventors: Julian Malcolm Cone, Gary Lee Franklin, Michael Arthur Grantham, Wayne Alistair Munro, Grant James Ryan, Shaun William Ryan, William Ferguson Stalker
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Publication number: 20110112976Abstract: A method of forming unique, private, personal, virtual social networks on a social network system that includes a database storing data relating to corresponding user entities. The method includes: a first user entity sending an invitation to a second user entity, recording in the database the second user entity as a direct contact of the first user entity and determining that third user entities, directly connected to the second user entity, are indirect contacts. A unique, personal, social network formed from direct and indirect contacts is thereby created for each user entity. Each user entity is able to control privacy of its data with respect to other user entities depending on the connection factor to that other entity and/or that other entity's attributes. Each user entity is able to take the role of provider or participant in applications where the provider provides an item or service to the participant.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: RealContacts LimitedInventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcolm Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
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Publication number: 20110113113Abstract: A method of forming unique, private, personal, virtual social networks on a social network system that includes a database storing data relating to corresponding user entities. The method includes: a first user entity sending an invitation to a second user entity, recording in the database the second user entity as a direct contact of the first user entity and determining that third user entities, directly connected to the second user entity, are indirect contacts. A unique, personal, social network formed from direct and indirect contacts is thereby created for each user entity. Each user entity is able to control privacy of its data with respect to other user entities depending on the connection factor to that other entity and/or that other entity's attributes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: RealContacts LimitiedInventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcolm Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
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Patent number: 7904511Abstract: A method of forming unique, private, personal, virtual social networks on a social network system that includes a database storing data relating to corresponding user entities. The method includes: a first user entity sending an invitation to a second user entity, recording in the database the second user entity as a direct contact of the first user entity and determining that third user entities, directly connected to the second user entity, are indirect contacts. A unique, personal, social network formed from direct and indirect contacts is thereby created for each user entity. Each user entity is able to control privacy of its data with respect to other user entities depending on the connection factor to that other entity and/or that other entity's attributes. Each user entity is able to take the role of provider or participant in applications where the provider provides an item or service to the participant.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2004Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: RealContacts LimitedInventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcolm Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
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Patent number: 7725422Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of updating an internet search engine database with the results of a user's selection of specific web page listings from the general web page listing provided to the user as a result of his initial keyword search entry. By updating the database with the selections of many different users, the database can be updated to prioritize those web listings that have been selected the most with respect to a given keyword, and thereby presenting first the most popular web page listings in a subsequent search using the same keyword search entry.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2002Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: S.L.I. Systems, Inc.Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Shaun William Ryan, Craig Matthew Ryan, Wayne Alistar Munro, Del Robinson
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Publication number: 20040215793Abstract: The present invention provides a system providing one or more users with a private personal network formed from contacts with one or more entities known directly or indirectly to the user and allows a user to apply a selective interaction with the entities for a predetermined activity by controlling the entities to be included according to their degree of separation from the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcolm Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
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Publication number: 20030088554Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of updating an internet search engine database with the results of a user's selection of specific web page listings from the general web page listing provided to the user as a result of his initial keyword search entry. By updating the database with the selections of many different users, the database can be updated to prioritize those web listings that have been selected the most with respect to a given keyword, and thereby presenting first the most popular web page listings in a subsequent search using the same keyword search entry.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Applicant: S.L.I. SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Shaun William Ryan, Craig Matthew Ryan, Wayne Alistar Munro, Del Robinson
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Publication number: 20030055831Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of updating an internet search engine database with the results of a user's selection of specific web page listings from the general web page listing provided to the user as a result of his initial keyword search entry. By updating the database with the selections of many different users, the database can be updated to prioritize those web listings that have been selected the most with respect to a given keyword, and thereby presenting first the most popular web page listings in a subsequent search using the same keyword search entry.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Applicant: S.L.I. SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Shaun William Ryan, Craig Matthew Ryan, Wayne Alistar Munro, Del Robinson
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Patent number: 6421675Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of updatig an internet search engine database with the results of a user's selection of specific web page listings from the general web page listing provided to the user as a result of his initial keyword search entry. By updating the database with the selections of many different users, the database can be updated to prioritize those web listings that have been selected the most with respect to a given keyword, and thereby presenting first the most popular web page listings in a subsequent search using the same keyword search entry.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1998Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: S. L. I. Systems, Inc.Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Shaun William Ryan, Craig Matthew Ryan, Wayne Alistar Munro, Del Robinson
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Patent number: D641667Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: ProjectGarlic LimitedInventors: Grant James Ryan, Caleb Peter Smith, Peter Lloyd Higgins