Patents by Inventor Jay Ray

Jay Ray 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: 11972680
    Abstract: Table top sanitizer dispenser bottle bases are disclosed herein. An exemplary table top sanitizer dispenser bottle base includes a movable upper housing, the upper moveable housing has a floor with an aperture located therein and a peripheral wall. The top sanitizer dispenser bottle includes a lower stationary housing. The upper movable housing is connected to the lower stationary housing and is configured to move linearly upward and downward with respect to lower stationary. One or more biasing members bias the upper movable housing upward. A switch is included and the upper movable housing has an engagement member or surface for actuating the switch upon downward movement of the upper movable housing. At least one of a visual indicator and an audible indicator are also included. Control circuitry is provided for activating the one or more of a visual indicator and audible indicator when the engagement member actuates the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Marshall, Mark T. Smith, Paul J. Brown, Aaron R. Reynolds, Joseph S. Kanfer, Shelby Jay Buell, Eugene W. Ray
  • Patent number: 11962860
    Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include systems for generating personalized avatar reactions during live video broadcasts. For example, the systems and methods described herein can access a social networking system user's profile to identify an avatar associated with the social networking system user. The systems and methods can generate an avatar reaction by modifying one or more features of the avatar based on a corresponding emoticon reaction. Once generated, the social networking system user can select the avatar reaction for addition to an ephemeral reaction stream associated with a live video broadcast. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Ray Chen, King Hao Chen, Gian Paolo Pile Cruz, Michael Groseclose, Aaron Sidney Kaufer, Caio Mendonca Yassoyama, Xiao Chen, Naga Ramesh Kamisetti, Jonathan Zhang, Jay Quin, Dong Li, Zachary Rude, Gregory Reiner, Anthony Samaha, Hwa Young Jung, Eman Ashour Zomrawy Mohammed, Michael Sheppard Horowitz, Abhishek Jain, Erik Weiss, Xianda Wei, James Matthew Ryburn, Mireille Gonthier
  • Patent number: 9373211
    Abstract: A combination vending/return apparatus and method. The apparatus includes a series of rows and columns for receiving, storing and dispensing unfilled and filled large-volume water-containing bottles from and to consumers. The apparatus includes a computer-operated vending keyboard for making bottle selections for purchase and returns, and to handle electronic payment and credit transactions. Also included is a method to vend large-volume water bottles and retrieve used and emptied large-volume water bottles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: BlueRock Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: R. Edward Rose, Jr., R. Edward Rose, III, Michael James Verrochi, Jay Ray, Frank Dinoia, Bob O'Brien, Eric Quattrocelli, Warren Black, Ryan Horgan, Burleigh Hutchins
  • Publication number: 20140103062
    Abstract: A combination vending/return apparatus and method. The apparatus includes a series of rows and columns for receiving, storing and dispensing unfilled and filled large-volume water-containing bottles from and to consumers. The apparatus includes a computer-operated vending keyboard for making bottle selections for purchase and returns, and to handle electronic payment and credit transactions. Also included is a method to vend large-volume water bottles and retrieve used and emptied large-volume water bottles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: BlueRock Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: R. Edward Rose, JR., R. Edward Rose, III, Michael James Verrochi, Jay Ray, Frank Dinoia, Bob O'Brien, Eric Quattrocelli, Warren Black, Ryan Horgan, Burleigh Hutchins
  • Publication number: 20070293460
    Abstract: A method of delivery of a combination therapy to the pulmonary system that includes providing a nebulizer and an aqueous solution comprising a long-acting corticosteroid, a long-acting beta-agonist, and a long-acting anticholinergic, and administering the solution to the patient using the nebulizer. The corticosteroid is budesonide, the beta-agonist is formoterol and the anticholinergic is tiotropium. A pharmaceutical composition is also described for the treatment of respiratory conditions and diseases comprising a long-acting corticosteroid, a long-acting beta-agonist, and a long-acting anticholinergic, and administering the solution to the patient using the nebulizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: Richie's Pharmacy and Medical Supply, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jay Ray, Charles Hodge
  • Publication number: 20070098644
    Abstract: A method of delivery of a combination therapy to the pulmonary system that includes providing a nebulizer and a fluid comprising a long-acting corticosteroid, a long-acting beta-agonist, and a long-acting anticholinergic in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, and administering the solution to the patient using the nebulizer. The corticosteroid is budesonide, the beta-agonist is formoterol and the anticholinergic is tiotropium in a an aqueous solution, suspension or emulsion suitable for administration with the nebulizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: Richie's Pharmacy and Medical Supply, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jay Ray, Charles Hodge