Patents by Inventor Gregory L. Hilton

Gregory L. Hilton 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).

  • Patent number: 9216360
    Abstract: An assembly for supporting a tablet computer or similar electronic device. The assembly utilizes a plush animal structure as a support stand. The plush animal structure has a torso, legs that extend from the torso to form a lap area, and arms that extend from the torso. The torso, legs and arms define a receptacle area sized to receive and retain the tablet computer. An auxiliary object extends between the legs of the plush animal structure in the lap area. The auxiliary object forms a support surface between the legs in the lap area against which the tablet computer abuts when the tablet computer is in said receptacle area. The support surface is slightly forward of the arms. Consequently, when in the receptacle area, the tablet computer is inclined at a slight angle as it abuts against the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Inventor: Gregory L. Hilton
  • Publication number: 20150174498
    Abstract: An assembly for supporting a tablet computer or similar electronic device. The assembly utilizes a plush animal structure as a support stand. The plush animal structure has a torso, legs that extend from the torso to form a lap area, and arms that extend from the torso. The torso, legs and arms define a receptacle area sized to receive and retain the tablet computer. An auxiliary object extends between the legs of the plush animal structure in the lap area. The auxiliary object forms a support surface between the legs in the lap area against which the tablet computer abuts when the tablet computer is in said receptacle area. The support surface is slightly forward of the arms. Consequently, when in the receptacle area, the tablet computer is inclined at a slight angle as it abuts against the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventor: Gregory L. Hilton
  • Patent number: 8544640
    Abstract: A carrying assembly for a tablet computer or similar object. A bag structure is provided that has an internal pocket. Padding areas exist around the internal pocket between the internal pocket and the bag structure. The padding areas are at least partially filled with padding material. The ends of a handle structure are attached to the bag structure. A fabric panel extends from the handle structure to the bag structure. The object is stored in the internal pocket. When needed, the object is removed. The bag structure is laid on one side so that the fabric panel lay flat on a surface. In this orientation, the handle structure and the bag structure combine to create a holding trough. The object is placed within the holding trough, wherein the object leans against the bag structure in an inclined orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: Gregory L. Hilton
  • Publication number: 20100023409
    Abstract: Methods and systems for enhanced advertising display and consumer purchase requests in an interactive environment are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method, comprises providing wrap code to a first entity connected to an electronic commerce network. A gadget is provided to the first entity. A request for content from a second entity connected to the electronic commerce network is received when the second entity activates the gadget. The content is transmitted to the second entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Antony A. Hilton, Gregory L. Hilton
  • Publication number: 20080282283
    Abstract: A method and system for processing commerce transactions between a consumer and a business in an interactive environment is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method, comprises generating a request package from commands received at a set top box. The request package is received over a cable network. The request package includes a product identifier. Product information is retrieved from a product database using the product identifier. Vendor information is retrieved using the product identifier; and a vendor fulfillment package is sent to a deployment server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Antony A. Hilton, Gregory L. Hilton
  • Patent number: D648530
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Inventor: Gregory L. Hilton
  • Patent number: D715805
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Inventor: Gregory L. Hilton