Patents by Inventor James Hoy

James Hoy 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).

  • Target system
    Patent number: 10088279
    Abstract: A mechanical target system is disclosed, including a frame; a target rotatably connected to the frame; a reset rotatably connected to the frame; a locking system configured to hold the target in a locked position; and an unlocking system configured to release the target from the locked position. Contacting the target can move the target from an unlocked position to the locked position. Contacting the reset can move the target from the locked position to the unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Inventor: James A. Hoy, Jr.
  • TARGET SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180195840
    Abstract: A mechanical target system is disclosed, including a frame; a target rotatably connected to the frame; a reset rotatably connected to the frame; a locking system configured to hold the target in a locked position; and an unlocking system configured to release the target from the locked position. Contacting the target can move the target from an unlocked position to the locked position. Contacting the reset can move the target from the locked position to the unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventor: James A. Hoy, JR.
  • System and method of classifier ranking for incorporation into enhanced machine learning
    Patent number: 9275291
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for machine classifiers that employ enhanced machine learning. The machine classification may be automated, based on the input of human classifiers, or a combination of both. The selection of human classifiers is determined by a classifier ranking or scoring process. In addition, data generated by the ranking or scoring process can be used to train the machine classifiers to more accurately classify data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: TEXIFTER, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart William Shulman, Mark James Hoy
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CLASSIFIER RANKING FOR INCORPORATION INTO ENHANCED MACHINE LEARNING
    Publication number: 20140369597
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for machine classifiers that employ enhanced machine learning. The machine classification may be automated, based on the input of human classifiers, or a combination of both. The selection of human classifiers is determined by a classifier ranking or scoring process. In addition, data generated by the ranking or scoring process can be used to train the machine classifiers to more accurately classify data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Stuart William Shulman, Mark James Hoy
  • GREETINGS CARDS
    Publication number: 20120131825
    Abstract: The present invention provides greetings card or similar flat pack folding sheet self-supporting display article that comprises: at least one sheet that is flat in an initial state but when folded to its operational configuration defines a rocking base that has a platform or summit supported by at least one rocker and the article having an upstanding card portion or panel serving as a display panel bearing text or graphic images that extends upright through the platform or summit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventor: James Hoy