Patents by Inventor James D. Tanner

James D. Tanner 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: 20200151303
    Abstract: Embodiments include method, systems and computer program products for digital rights management. Aspects include receiving, by a processor, a request to access media content from a requestor, wherein the media content is protected by a digital rights management (DRM) system that requires a license, obtaining context data associated with the requestor, analyzing the context data to determine a validity score for the request, and transmitting a license or access key to the requestor based on determining that the validity score exceeds a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Alan Chandler, David Crick, Pravin Mane, Brian H. McKendrick, James D. Tanner
  • Patent number: 9185880
    Abstract: An animal litter with increased moisture retention and accelerated absorbency, a method of manufacture and method of use for indoor urine and feces disposal. An animal litter with a greater surface area and higher moisture retention intended for animals as small as mice, gerbils and hamsters, as well as larger domestic animals. The animal litter is a paper and wood composition treated with a surfactant, which increases moisture retention four to five times its weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Profile Products, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, James D. Tanner
  • Publication number: 20140069347
    Abstract: An animal litter with increased moisture retention and accelerated absorbency, a method of manufacture and method of use for indoor urine and feces disposal. An animal litter with a greater surface area and higher moisture retention intended for animals as small as mice, gerbils and hamsters, as well as larger domestic animals. The animal litter is a paper and wood composition treated with a surfactant, which increases moisture retention four to five times its weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: PROFILE PRODUCTS, L.L.C.
    Inventors: KEVIN S. SPITTLE, JAMES D. TANNER
  • Patent number: 8601981
    Abstract: An animal litter with increased moisture retention and accelerated absorbency, a method of manufacture and method of use for indoor urine and feces disposal. An animal litter with a greater surface area and higher moisture retention intended for animals as small as mice, gerbils and hamsters, as well as larger domestic animals. The animal litter is a paper and wood composition treated with a surfactant, which increases moisture retention four to five times its weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Profile Products L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, James D. Tanner
  • Patent number: 8555544
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a visual attenuation composition is provided to be applicable to a landscape to visually attenuate or camouflage the landscape to approximate color characteristics of the surrounding terrain. The visual attenuation composition includes a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment, a dye, and combinations thereof, and optionally an additive selected from the group consisting of a flocculent, a tackifier, a stabilizer, and combinations thereof. The visual attenuation composition can be formulated to impart colorfastness as applied for a period of up to 6 weeks or longer. The visual attenuation composition described herein can be premixed with an erosion control medium or a blended mulch product described herein to impart desirable color and colorfastness. Alternatively, the erosion control medium and the blended mulch product can be applied to a ground surface prior to coloring and or color reinforcement with the visual attenuation composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Profile Products L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, Marc S. Theisen, Jessie Clark, James D. Tanner
  • Patent number: 8256158
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a visual attenuation composition applicable to a landscape to visually attenuate or camouflage the landscape to approximate color characteristics of the surrounding terrain. The visual attenuation composition includes a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment, a dye, and combinations thereof, and optionally includes an additive selected from the group consisting of a flocculent, a tackifier, a stabilizer, and combinations thereof. The visual attenuation composition may further include a liquid medium such as water to form a slurry suitable for spray application. The visual attenuation composition described herein can be combined with a soil treatment product to impart desirable color and colorfastness. Alternatively, the soil treatment product can be first applied to the landscape prior to the application of the visual attenuation composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Profile Products LLC
    Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, Marc S. Theisen, Jessie Clark, James D. Tanner
  • Patent number: 8256159
    Abstract: A hydraulically-applied mulch matrix comprising non-porous particles, porous particles and mixtures thereof combined with a mechanically and or chemically bonded fiber mulch mixed within a high viscosity slurry to keep the particles in suspension for dispersion onto soil surfaces with mulch spraying equipment for enhanced erosion control and higher level plant establishment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Profile Products, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, Marc S. Theisen, James D. Tanner
  • Publication number: 20100242356
    Abstract: A hydraulically-applied mulch matrix comprising non-porous particles, porous particles and mixtures thereof combined with a mechanically and or chemically bonded fiber mulch mixed within a high viscosity slurry to keep the particles in suspension for dispersion onto soil surfaces with mulch spraying equipment for enhanced erosion control and higher level plant establishment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: PROFILE PRODUCTS L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, Marc S. Theisen, James D. Tanner
  • Patent number: 7752804
    Abstract: A hydraulically-applied mulch matrix comprising non-porous particles, porous particles and mixtures thereof combined with a mechanically and or chemically bonded fiber mulch mixed within a high viscosity slurry to keep the particles in suspension for dispersion onto soil surfaces with mulch spraying equipment for enhanced erosion control and higher level plant establishment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Profile Products L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, Marc S. Theisen, James D. Tanner
  • Publication number: 20100006035
    Abstract: An animal litter with increased moisture retention and accelerated absorbency, a method of manufacture and method of use for indoor urine and feces disposal. An animal litter with a greater surface area and higher moisture retention intended for animals as small as mice, gerbils and hamsters, as well as larger domestic animals. The animal litter is a paper and wood composition treated with a surfactant, which increases moisture retention four to five times its weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: PROFILE PRODUCTS L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, James D. Tanner
  • Publication number: 20090265980
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a visual attenuation composition applicable to a landscape to visually attenuate or camouflage the landscape to approximate color characteristics of the surrounding terrain. The visual attenuation composition includes a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment, a dye, and combinations thereof, and optionally includes an additive selected from the group consisting of a flocculent, a tackifier, a stabilizer, and combinations thereof. The visual attenuation composition may further include a liquid medium such as water to form a slurry suitable for spray application. The visual attenuation composition described herein can be combined with a soil treatment product to impart desirable color and colorfastness. Alternatively, the soil treatment product can be first applied to the landscape prior to the application of the visual attenuation composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: Profile Products L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, Marc S. Theisen, Jessie Clark, James D. Tanner
  • Publication number: 20090265979
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a visual attenuation composition is provided to be applicable to a landscape to visually attenuate or camouflage the landscape to approximate color characteristics of the surrounding terrain. The visual attenuation composition includes a colorant selected from the group consisting of a pigment, a dye, and combinations thereof, and optionally an additive selected from the group consisting of a flocculent, a tackifier, a stabilizer, and combinations thereof. The visual attenuation composition can be formulated to impart colorfastness as applied for a period of up to 6 weeks or longer. The visual attenuation composition described herein can be premixed with an erosion control medium or a blended mulch product described herein to impart desirable color and colorfastness. Alternatively, the erosion control medium and the blended mulch product can be applied to a ground surface prior to coloring and or color reinforcement with the visual attenuation composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: Profile Products L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, Marc S. Theisen, Jessie Clark, James D. Tanner
  • Publication number: 20080210173
    Abstract: An animal litter with increased moisture retention and accelerated absorbency, a method of manufacture and method of use for indoor urine and feces disposal. An animal litter with a greater surface area and higher moisture retention intended for animals as small as mice, gerbils and hamsters, as well as larger domestic animals. The animal litter is a paper and wood composition treated with a surfactant, which increases moisture retention four to five times its weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: PROFILE PRODUCTS L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, James D. Tanner
  • Publication number: 20080202024
    Abstract: A hydraulically-applied mulch matrix comprising non-porous particles, porous particles and mixtures thereof combined with a mechanically and or chemically bonded fiber mulch mixed within a high viscosity slurry to keep the particles in suspension for dispersion onto soil surfaces with mulch spraying equipment for enhanced erosion control and higher level plant establishment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: PROFILE PRODUCTS L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kevin S. Spittle, Marc S. Theisen, James D. Tanner
  • Patent number: 6358312
    Abstract: Porous calcined clay sports field conditioners exhibit excellent playability while also displaying excellent drainage, freedom from compaction, and moisture retention under hot, dry conditions. The conditioners are non-hydrating granulates of narrow particle size distribution and are preferably of a red to brown coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Aimcor Corporation
    Inventors: James D. Tanner, Mark E. Lewry
  • Patent number: 6155749
    Abstract: Porous calcined clay sports field conditioners exhibit excellent playability while also displaying excellent drainage, freedom from compaction, and moisture retention under hot, dry conditions. The conditioners are non-hydrating granulates of narrow particle size distribution and are preferably of a red to brown coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Profile Products LLC
    Inventors: James D. Tanner, Mark E. Lewry
  • Patent number: 6096126
    Abstract: Porous calcined clay sports field conditioners exhibit excellent playability while also displaying excellent drainage, freedom from compaction, and moisture retention under hot, dry conditions. The conditioners are non-hydrating granulates of narrow particle size distribution and are preferably of a red to brown coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: Profile Products L.L.C.
    Inventors: James D. Tanner, Mark E. Lewry