Patents by Inventor Jeff Hastings

Jeff Hastings 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: 9654238
    Abstract: A method, system, computer medium, and other embodiments for integrating unrelated web hosted services with stand-alone media-based devices are provided. Users can access and control the media-based device conveniently with a web-browser through various portals on the Internet. In one embodiment, users access the media-based device through one or more unrelated web portals, so as to control and to program the media-based device in a single web session, and to see information both stored on the media-based device and originating from third-party online sources of information and services in a single integrated presentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Millard E. Sweatt, III, Jeff Hastings, Don Woodward, Chris E. Matichuk, Shahriar Kianersi, Gurminder Sunner, Alain Regnier, Sunil Mohan, Hugh E. Cooney, Edward King, Philippe Pignon, Mark Nudelman
  • Patent number: 8949374
    Abstract: A method, system, computer medium, and other embodiments for integrating unrelated web hosted services with stand-alone media-based devices are provided. Users can access and control the media-based device conveniently with a web-browser through various portals on the Internet. In one embodiment, users access the media-based device through one or more unrelated web portals, so as to control and to program the media-based device in a single web session, and to see information both stored on the media-based device and originating from third-party online sources of information and services in a single integrated presentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Millard E Sweatt, III, Jeff Hastings, Don Woodward, Chris E Matichuk, Shahriar Kianersi, Gurminder Sunner, Alain Regnier, Sunil Mohan, Hugh E Cooney, Edward King, Philippe Pignon, Mark Nudelman
  • Publication number: 20120039580
    Abstract: A method, system, computer medium, and other embodiments for integrating unrelated web hosted services with stand-alone media-based devices are provided. Users can access and control the media-based device conveniently with a web-browser through various portals on the Internet. In one embodiment, users access the media-based device through one or more unrelated web portals, so as to control and to program the media-based device in a single web session, and to see information both stored on the media-based device and originating from third-party online sources of information and services in a single integrated presentation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Millard E. Sweatt, III, Jeff Hastings, Don Woodward, Chris E. Matichuk, Shahriar Kianersi, Gurminder Sunner, Alain Regnier, Sunil Mohan, Hugh E. Cooney, Edward King, Philippe Pignon, Mark Nudelman
  • Patent number: 7536935
    Abstract: A device for resurfacing a rotor of a vehicle brake system while the rotor is mounted on the vehicle includes a cutting assembly and a finishing assembly. The cutting assembly has a cutting tool that is moveable between a cutting position where the cutting tool is configured to machine a surface of the rotor, and a retracted position where the cutting tool is spaced from the surface of the rotor. The finishing assembly is coupled to the cutting assembly and has a finishing head that is moveable between a disengaged position where the finishing head is spaced from the surface of the rotor, and a finishing position where the finishing head is configured to finish the surface of the rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Pro-Cut Licensing Company, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher L. Greenwald, Jeff Hastings
  • Publication number: 20060225543
    Abstract: A device for resurfacing a rotor of a vehicle brake system while the rotor is mounted on the vehicle includes a cutting assembly and a finishing assembly. The cutting assembly has a cutting tool that is moveable between a cutting position where the cutting tool is configured to machine a surface of the rotor, and a retracted position where the cutting tool is spaced from the surface of the rotor. The finishing assembly is coupled to the cutting assembly and has a finishing head that is moveable between a disengaged position where the finishing head is spaced from the surface of the rotor, and a finishing position where the finishing head is configured to finish the surface of the rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Christopher Greenwald, Jeff Hastings
  • Publication number: 20020138327
    Abstract: A system for assisting elevator mechanics at completing the various tasks during a work day provides remote and automatic access to various kinds of information and communications. A planning module provides a prioritized task list for the mechanic to follow through the day. An information module provides the mechanic access to various types of safety, technical and location information to help the mechanic to arrive at locations and complete tasks in a more efficient manner. A communications module facilitates communication between the mechanic and elevator service company base locations through wireless communication links.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Celso Luis Mello, Jonathan Spinelli, Jeff Hastings, Edward Curvino, Gerrit Lachaert, David Leah, Geoff O. Morrin
  • Publication number: 20020038358
    Abstract: A method, system, computer medium, and other embodiments for integrating unrelated web hosted services with stand-alone media-based devices are provided. Users can access and control the media-based device conveniently with a web-browser through various portals on the Internet. In one embodiment, users access the media-based device through one or more unrelated web portals, so as to control and to program the media-based device in a single web session, and to see information both stored on the media-based device and originating from third-party online sources of information and services in a single integrated presentation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Publication date: March 28, 2002
    Inventors: Millard E. Sweatt, Jeff Hastings, Don Woodward, Chris E. Matichuk, Shahriar Kianersi, Gurminder Sunner, Alain Regnier, Sunil Mohan, Hugh E. Cooney, Edward King, Philippe Pignon, Mark Nudelman
  • Patent number: D804534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: BrightSign LLC
    Inventors: Robert Gardner, John Rhoadarmer, Dan Harden, Ari Turgel, Christoph Kuppert, Jeff Hastings
  • Patent number: D804535
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: BrightSign LLC
    Inventors: Robert Gardner, John Rhoadarmer, Jeff Hastings, Dan Harden, Ari Turgel, Christoph Kuppert
  • Patent number: D809566
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: BrightSign LLC
    Inventors: Robert Gardner, John Rhoadarmer, Jeff Hastings, Dan Harden, Ari Turgel, Christoph Kuppert