Patents by Inventor James Duncan

James Duncan 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: 20150278223
    Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen J. Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20150278290
    Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen J. Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20150269530
    Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen J. Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20150269165
    Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen J. Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20150271289
    Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen J. Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20150262018
    Abstract: A method of detecting at least one moving vehicle includes receiving (202) image data representing a sequence of image frames over time. The method further includes analysing (204-206) the image data to identify potential moving vehicles, and comparing (208-212) at least one said potential moving vehicle with a vehicle movement model that defines a trajectory of a potential moving vehicle to determine whether the at least one potential moving vehicle conforms with the model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Roderick Buchanan, James Duncan Revell
  • Patent number: 9116950
    Abstract: Matches between search queries and potential targets of such search queries are automatically brokered by (i) comparing search criteria specified in the search queries with profile criteria describing the potential targets, and (ii) reporting instances of acceptable correspondence between the search criteria and the profile criteria, provided that access controls associated with the profile criteria of the targets permit such reporting in light of access levels assigned to the search inquiries. Initiators, using client applications at various remote locations, may formulate the search queries and the brokering may be performed at one or more server locations communicatively coupled (e.g., via the Internet) thereto. The profile criteria may include portions of rich descriptive profiles of the potential targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Inventor: James Duncan Work
  • Publication number: 20150233801
    Abstract: A cartridge for holding and dispensing streaking applicators for an automated streaking apparatus having a cartridge holder, the cartridge including: a case with a dispensing end, a longitudinal axis and an elongate slot generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, the dispensing end including an applicator dispensing position where one applicator can be at least partially accessible from outside the case; and an applicator support member constrained within the case for longitudinal movement therein and being able to carry a stack of applicators; the elongate slot being capable of operatively receiving a biasing member when the cartridge is in the cartridge holder to urge the support member towards the dispensing end and an applicator into the dispensing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: LBT INNOVATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Rajiv Gupta, Stephen Lewis Leckenby, Phillip James Duncan, Ryan Andrew Annear, Colin William Potter
  • Patent number: 9101345
    Abstract: A surgical tissue anchor comprising a plurality of jaws suitable for clamping onto tissue, clamp component(s) operable to bias the jaws in a closed position and attachment structure operable for attachment of the anchor to one or more tethers for retracting the clamped tissue. The one or more tethers are guided to the desired region using a surgical guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: The University of Dundee
    Inventors: Stuart Ian Brown, Stuart Coleman, Alfred Cuschieri, Leslie Kelly, Paul Simon Maher, James Duncan Shaw Martin
  • Publication number: 20150205872
    Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributed associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen J. Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20150205800
    Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: James Duncan Work, Allen J. Blue, Reid Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20150198396
    Abstract: A rifle receiver including a housing for operating parts of the rifle and an integral scope mount. The scope mount may be a picatinny rail, a weaver rail, or some other form of mount or rail. Iron sights may be included or omitted. The scope mount may be integral by virtue of having been cast as part of the receiver, machined as part of the receiver, welded to the receiver, or otherwise affixed as an integral part of the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventor: James Duncan MOTLEY
  • Publication number: 20150198397
    Abstract: A semi-automatic rifle receiver including a housing for operating parts of the rifle and an integrated scope mount. The semi-automatic rifle receiver also includes strengthening and stabilizing features associated with the integrated scope mount. The scope mount may be a picatinny rail, a weaver rail, or some other form of mount, base, or rail. Iron sights may be included or omitted. The scope mount may be integrated by virtue of having been cast as part of the receiver, machined as part of the receiver, welded to the receiver, or otherwise affixed as an integrated part of the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventor: James Duncan MOTLEY
  • Patent number: 9043405
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for leveraging social networking information with a messaging client are disclosed. In one aspect, a messaging client (e.g., email client), or an application designed to be closely integrated with an email client, analyzes a message to identify a sender, and then generates a query including information identifying the sender that is forwarded to a social networking application to be processed. The social networking application returns information about the sender (e.g., from a social networking profile), that can be viewed by a user of the messaging client, thereby providing additional information about the sender of a particular message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: LinkedIn Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Ly, Edward Tau, James Duncan Work
  • Publication number: 20150136409
    Abstract: A system to control fluid flow through a fluid passage includes a valve that is fail-safe closed to selectively control fluid flow through the fluid passage, and a hydraulic actuator operatively coupled to the valve to open the valve when hydraulic pressure above a predetermined amount is received. The system further includes an inlet to provide hydraulic pressure to the hydraulic actuator and open the valve and an outlet to vent hydraulic pressure from the hydraulic actuator and close the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: ONESUBSEA IP UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Graham Hall, Robert Large, James Duncan Trinder
  • Patent number: 9029129
    Abstract: A cartridge for holding and dispensing streaking applicators for an automated streaking apparatus having a cartridge holder, the cartridge including: a case with a dispensing end, a longitudinal axis and an elongate slot generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, the dispensing end including an applicator dispensing position where one applicator can be at least partially accessible from outside the case; and an applicator support member constrained within the case for longitudinal movement therein and being able to carry a stack of applicators; the elongate slot being capable of operatively receiving a biasing member when the cartridge is in the cartridge holder to urge the support member towards the dispensing end and an applicator into the dispensing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: LBT Innovations Limited
    Inventors: Rajiv Gupta, Stephen Lewis Leckenby, Phillip James Duncan, Ryan Andrew Annear, Colin William Potter
  • Publication number: 20150121765
    Abstract: A window latch for a sliding window having a sliding sash including a latch plate and a housing. The housing includes an engagement element movable relative to the housing from a locked position operatively engaged with the latch plate to an unlocked position disengaged from the latch plate. A handle is operatively coupled to the engagement element and movable from a first position to a second position in a first direction corresponding to the direction the sliding sash to which the handle is attached moves to an open position. The handle operatively moves the engagement element from the locked position to the unlocked position as the handle is moved in the first direction toward the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: John Tremble, Gordon H. Liebel, Kevin D. Vilhauer, Dan Blase, R. Lee Rawls, James A. Duncan
  • Patent number: 9021046
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method for managing resources in a data center includes a data center having a plurality of servers in a network. The data center provides a virtual machine for each of a plurality of users, each virtual machine to use a portion of hardware resources of the data center. The hardware resources include storage and processing resources distributed onto each of the plurality of servers. The method further includes sending messages amongst the servers, some of the messages being sent from a server including status information regarding a hardware resource utilization status of that server. The method further includes detecting a request from the virtual machine to handle a workload requiring increased use of the hardware resources, and provisioning the servers to temporarily allocate additional resources to the virtual machine, wherein the provisioning is based on status information provided by one or more of the messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Joyent, Inc
    Inventors: Mark G Mayo, James Duncan, Pedro Palazón Candel, Jason A Hoffman, David P Young
  • Publication number: 20150065306
    Abstract: An exercise device providing a fore and aft horizontal component of striding motion that is dynamically user-defined, while providing a vertical component of the motion that is maintained on a predetermined vertically reciprocating path in some embodiments. The exercise device guides the user's foot in a pseudo-elliptical stride path, while providing a dynamically variable stride length that allows the user to move with a natural stride length. The exercise device allows tall and short users to extend or curtail the stride length to match their natural stride lengths. The length of the reciprocating path is dynamically adjusted during the exercise operation without equipment adjustments by changes in the length of the stride input by the user at a pair of foot engagement pads disposed on laterally spaced apart foot support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: John Arthur Ohrt, James A. Duncan
  • Publication number: 20150051140
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for decreasing calorie intake, food intake, and appetite in a subject. The methods include peripherally administering PYY or an agonist thereof and GLP-1 or an agonist thereof to the subject, simultaneously or sequentially, thereby decreasing the calorie intake of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicants: IMPERIAL INNOVATIONS, OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Michael Cowley, Roger Cone, Malcolm James Duncan Low, Andrew Butler, Stephen Robert Bloom, Caroline Jane Small, Rachel Louise Batterham, Mohammad Ali Ghatei