Patents by Inventor Jeff Leonard
Jeff Leonard 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).
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Patent number: 11895165Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for providing an in-line AI virtual assistant are provided. A system includes a session border controller coupled to an end-user device, and a session initiation protocol stack. The session initiation protocol stack includes a processor, and non-transitory computer readable media comprising instructions executable by the processor to: receive, from the session border controller, a call invite request; provision, via the AI virtual assistant service, an AI virtual assistant instance in response to the call invite request; and join the AI virtual assistant instance to a call with the end-user device.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2023Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: CenturyLink Intellellectual Property LLCInventors: Steven M. Casey, Stephen Opferman, Felipe Castro, Jeff Leonard
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Publication number: 20230208891Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for providing an in-line AI virtual assistant are provided. A system includes a session border controller coupled to an end-user device, and a session initiation protocol stack. The session initiation protocol stack includes a processor, and non-transitory computer readable media comprising instructions executable by the processor to: receive, from the session border controller, a call invite request; provision, via the AI virtual assistant service, an AI virtual assistant instance in response to the call invite request; and join the AI virtual assistant instance to a call with the end-user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventors: Steven M. Casey, Stephen Opferman, Felipe Castro, Jeff Leonard
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Patent number: 11601479Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for providing an in-line AI virtual assistant are provided. A system includes a session border controller coupled to an end-user device, and a session initiation protocol stack. The session initiation protocol stack includes a processor, and non-transitory computer readable media comprising instructions executable by the processor to: receive, from the session border controller, a call invite request; provision, via the AI virtual assistant service, an AI virtual assistant instance in response to the call invite request; and join the AI virtual assistant instance to a call with the end-user device.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventors: Steven M. Casey, Stephen Opferman, Felipe Castro, Jeff Leonard
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Publication number: 20220124126Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for providing an in-line AI virtual assistant are provided. A system includes a session border controller coupled to an end-user device, and a session initiation protocol stack. The session initiation protocol stack includes a processor, and non-transitory computer readable media comprising instructions executable by the processor to: receive, from the session border controller, a call invite request; provision, via the AI virtual assistant service, an AI virtual assistant instance in response to the call invite request; and join the AI virtual assistant instance to a call with the end-user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventors: Steven M. Casey, Stephen Opferman, Felipe Castro, Jeff Leonard
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Patent number: 11233831Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for providing an in-line AI virtual assistant are provided. A system includes a session border controller coupled to an end-user device, and a session initiation protocol stack. The session initiation protocol stack includes a processor, and non-transitory computer readable media comprising instructions executable by the processor to: receive, from the session border controller, a call invite request; provision, via the AI virtual assistant service, an AI virtual assistant instance in response to the call invite request; and join the AI virtual assistant instance to a call with the end-user device.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2019Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventors: Steven M. Casey, Stephen Opferman, Felipe Castro, Jeff Leonard
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Publication number: 20210187943Abstract: Apparatus and method for a painting machine are provided. The painting machine may include an end effector controlled by custom software. The painting machine may include a self-contained medium circulation system. The custom control software may be capable of coordinated n-axis manipulation of an end. Illustrative end effectors may include an inkjet head, brush, air brush or any suitable tool for applying ink, paint, color and/or texture to a surface. For example an end effector may utilize oil-based ink or ultraviolet-cured ink. Illustrative surfaces may include canvas, paper, brick, glass etc. The custom control software may control manipulation of the end effector based on a variety of electronic inputs. The custom software may manipulate different end effectors in different ways depending on the input data, type of ink/paint being used, type of surface receiving the ink/paint or any other variable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Benjamin Tritt, Jeff Leonard, Tal Achituv, Owen Elias Trueblood, Bryce Peterson, Yaakov Markovich, Sang-won Leigh
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Publication number: 20210037064Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for providing an in-line AI virtual assistant are provided. A system includes a session border controller coupled to an end-user device, and a session initiation protocol stack. The session initiation protocol stack includes a processor, and non-transitory computer readable media comprising instructions executable by the processor to: receive, from the session border controller, a call invite request; provision, via the AI virtual assistant service, an AI virtual assistant instance in response to the call invite request; and join the AI virtual assistant instance to a call with the end-user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2019Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Steven M. Casey, Stephen Opferman, Felipe Castro, Jeff Leonard
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Publication number: 20190176466Abstract: Apparatus and method for a painting machine are provided. The painting machine may include an end effector controlled by custom software. The custom control software may be capable of coordinated n-axis manipulation of an end. Illustrative end effectors may include an inkjet head, brush, air brush or any suitable tool for applying ink, paint, color and/or texture to a surface. For example an end effector may utilize oil-based ink or ultraviolet-cured ink. Illustrative surfaces may include canvas, paper, brick, glass etc. The custom control software may control manipulation of the end effector based on a variety of electronic inputs. The custom software may manipulate different end effectors in different ways depending on the input data, type of ink/paint being used, type of surface receiving the ink/paint or any other variable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2018Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Ben Tritt, Jeff Leonard, Tal Achituv, Owen Elias Trueblood, Bryce Peterson, Yaakov Markovich, Sang-won Leigh
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Publication number: 20190176184Abstract: Apparatus and method for a painting machine are provided. The painting machine may include an end effector controlled by custom software. The painting machine may include a self-contained medium circulation system. The custom control software may be capable of coordinated n-axis manipulation of an end. Illustrative end effectors may include an inkjet head, brush, air brush or any suitable tool for applying ink, paint, color and/or texture to a surface. For example an end effector may utilize oil-based ink or ultraviolet-cured ink. Illustrative surfaces may include canvas, paper, brick, glass etc. The custom control software may control manipulation of the end effector based on a variety of electronic inputs. The custom software may manipulate different end effectors in different ways depending on the input data, type of ink/paint being used, type of surface receiving the ink/paint or any other variable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2018Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Ben Tritt, Jeff Leonard, Tal Achituv, Owen Elias Trueblood, Bryce Peterson, Yaakov Markovich, Sang-won Leigh
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Publication number: 20190151882Abstract: Apparatus and method for a painting machine are provided. The painting machine may include an end effector controlled by custom software. The custom control software may be capable of coordinated n-axis manipulation of an end. Illustrative end effectors may include an inkjet head, brush, air brush or any suitable tool for applying ink, paint, color and/or texture to a surface. For example an end effector may utilize oil-based ink or ultraviolet-cured ink. Illustrative surfaces may include canvas, paper, brick, glass etc. The custom control software may control manipulation of the end effector based on a variety of electronic inputs. The custom software may manipulate different end effectors in different ways depending on the input data, type of ink/paint being used, type of surface receiving the ink/paint or any other variable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Ben Tritt, Jeff Leonard, Tal Achituv, Owen Elias Trueblood, Bryce Peterson, Yaakov Markovich, Sang-won Leigh
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Patent number: 7997427Abstract: A display cradle for storing and dispensing containers such as beverage cans and bottles. Containers are loaded from the rear of the display cradle onto shelves sloping downward from the back of the display cradle to the front of the display cradle. The bottom shelf of the display cradle includes an exit port at the front of the assembly, allowing containers to be removed from the display cradle. The display cradle includes an exit channel between a front wall and the front end of the shelves where the containers from each shelf drop through towards the exit port. A gate at the front end of each shelf pivots under the weight of the containers, allowing the front-most container on each shelf to enter the exit channel while preventing subsequent containers from entering the exit channel. When the containers have exited the exit channel, the biased gate tilts back allowing the next container on each shelf to repeat the sequence. The biased gates on each shelf may operate in unison with each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Pepsico, Inc.Inventors: Howard Lowenbraun, Dennis Polvere, Jeff Leonard
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Publication number: 20100044325Abstract: A display cradle for storing and dispensing containers such as beverage cans and bottles. Containers are loaded from the rear of the display cradle onto shelves sloping downward from the back of the display cradle to the front of the display cradle. The bottom shelf of the display cradle includes an exit port at the front of the assembly, allowing containers to be removed from the display cradle. The display cradle includes an exit channel between a front wall and the front end of the shelves where the containers from each shelf drop through towards the exit port. A gate at the front end of each shelf pivots under the weight of the containers, allowing the front-most container on each shelf to enter the exit channel while preventing subsequent containers from entering the exit channel. When the containers have exited the exit channel, the biased gate tilts back allowing the next container on each shelf to repeat the sequence. The biased gates on each shelf may operate in unison with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: PepsiCo., Inc.Inventors: Howard Lowenbraun, Dennis Polvere, Jeff Leonard
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Publication number: 20080121563Abstract: An adjustable display including a base and one or more gripping portions for engaging and holding articles in the adjustable display is disclosed. Articles of various sizes and shapes can be accommodate in the same adjustable display. The display and the gripping portions can be cut width-wise. A modular display system and a product packaging system are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Dennis Polvere, Jeff Leonard
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Publication number: 20050072761Abstract: This invention relates to a method for gas metal arc welding of uncoated steels, and a shielding gas therefor, in which the method comprises: (a) forming an arc between a consumable wire electrode and an uncoated steel workpiece; (b) maintaining a substantially constant arc voltage between said consumable wire electrode and the uncoated steel workpiece; (c) feeding the consumable wire electrode through a welding torch contact tube into said arc; (d) transferring metal from the consumable wire electrode to the uncoated steel workpiece; and (e) shielding the arc with a gas mixture consisting essentially of: (i) from 5 to 9 volume percent carbon dioxide; (ii) from 8 to 12 volume percent helium; and (iii) the balance argon.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2004Publication date: April 7, 2005Inventors: Earl Colvin, Jeff Leonard, Jeffrey Mitchelson
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Patent number: D370028Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1995Date of Patent: May 21, 1996Assignee: Selfix, Inc.Inventors: Barry D. Berger, Jeff Leonard, Thomas J. Macek
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Patent number: D371163Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1995Date of Patent: June 25, 1996Assignee: Selfix, Inc.Inventors: Barry D. Berger, Jeff Leonard, Thomas J. Macek