Patents by Inventor Jeffrey M. Harrington
Jeffrey M. Harrington 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: 10205998Abstract: Example embodiments of compiling and maintaining information for use in transmitting content to a machine via a network are presented. In an example embodiment, a request for information regarding a user of a client device is received at the client device via a communication network from a server storing a user profile. An input including a user response to the request for information is received at the client device. The user response to the request for information is transmitted from the client device via the communication network to the server for updating the user profile. Selected content pushed by the server based on the updated user profile is received at the client device via the communication network from the server.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2015Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Inventors: Craig Ullman, Jeffrey M. Harrington, Michael R. Abato, Carl R. Duda
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Publication number: 20160156973Abstract: Maintaining a file specifying a “donut” of dynamic, hierarchical, shared user-profile information. The donut contains a user profile or acts as a key to a data repository containing it, and it specifies user-profile information such as user characteristics, viewing preferences, hobbies, and spending habits. The donut is accessed by browser programs, associated web server programs, and other applications for use in routing content to the user associated with the donut.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2015Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Craig Ullman, Jeffrey M. Harrington, Michael R. Abato, Carl R. Duda
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Patent number: 9148684Abstract: Example methods of providing media content via a network are presented. In one example, a user profile and a group profile are accessed. The user profile includes information describing a user of media content, and the group profile includes information describing a group of users of media content. Based on the information of the user profile, the user profile is assigned to the user group, in which the user profile is linked as a child profile to the group profile. Based on the information of the user profile and on the assigning of the user profile to the user group, an item of media content is determined for transmission to a user device of the user. The item of media content is transmitted via the network to the user device.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2013Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: OpenTV, Inc.Inventors: Craig Ullman, Jeffrey M. Harrington, Michael R. Abato, Carl R. Duda
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Publication number: 20140189764Abstract: Example methods of providing media content via a network are presented. In one example, a user profile and a group profile are accessed. The user profile includes information describing a user of media content, and the group profile includes information describing a group of users of media content. Based on the information of the user profile, the user profile is assigned to the user group, in which the user profile is linked as a child profile to the group profile. Based on the information of the user profile and on the assigning of the user profile to the user group, an item of media content is determined for transmission to a user device of the user. The item of media content is transmitted via the network to the user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: OpenTV, Inc.Inventors: Craig Ullman, Jeffrey M. Harrington, Michael R. Abato, Carl R. Duda
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Patent number: 8739815Abstract: A hose control system is provided. A flow controller has an inlet, an outlet, a fluid flow path defined between the inlet and outlet, and an electrically actuated valve positioned to selectively open or close the fluid flow path. A hose reel device comprises a rotatable spool member onto which a hose can be wound. An electrically controllable motor is connected to rotate the spool member in wind and unwind directions. A hose has a proximal end connected to the spool member. The hose is in fluid communication with the outlet of the flow controller and is configured to be wound upon the spool member. Electronic components are in communication with the valve and the motor. A wireless remote control is configured to transmit wireless command signals to the electronic components for controlling the valve and the motor. The remote control is mounted near a distal end of the hose.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Great Stuff, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M Harrington, Martin Koebler, Norbert Kozar, Ramon A Caamano, Michael J Lee
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Patent number: 8621541Abstract: Maintaining a file specifying a “donut” of dynamic, hierarchical, shared user-profile information. The donut contains a user profile or acts as a key to a data repository containing it, and it specifies user-profile information such as user characteristics, viewing preferences, hobbies, and spending habits. The donut is accessed by browser programs, associated web server programs, and other applications for use in routing content to the user associated with the donut.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: OpenTV, Inc.Inventors: Craig Ullman, Jeffrey M. Harrington, Michael R. Abato, Carl R. Duda
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Publication number: 20120168003Abstract: A hose control system is provided. A flow controller has an inlet, an outlet, a fluid flow path defined between the inlet and outlet, and an electrically actuated valve positioned to selectively open or close the fluid flow path. A hose reel device comprises a rotatable spool member onto which a hose can be wound. An electrically controllable motor is connected to rotate the spool member in wind and unwind directions. A hose has a proximal end connected to the spool member. The hose is in fluid communication with the outlet of the flow controller and is configured to be wound upon the spool member. Electronic components are in communication with the valve and the motor. A wireless remote control is configured to transmit wireless command signals to the electronic components for controlling the valve and the motor. The remote control is mounted near a distal end of the hose.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: GREAT STUFF, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Harrington, Martin Koebler, Norbert Kozar, Ramon A. Caamano, Michael J. Lee
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Patent number: 8132592Abstract: A hose control system comprising a receiver and a transmitter by which one can remotely control both the flow of water through a hose and the winding or unwinding of the hose onto a reel. The system preferably has power saving advantages, for example, by the use of a power control unit that reduces the power consumed by the electronics of the devices, but does not unreasonably disrupt the use of the devices. The receiver may be used with different aspects or all of the hose control system.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Great Stuff, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Harrington, Martin Koebler, Norbert Kozar, Ramon A. Caamano, Michael J. Lee
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Patent number: 8074381Abstract: A pedal connection arrangement includes a pedal having a spherical portion with an outer spherical surface. The pedal connection arrangement also includes a bicycle shoe that has a pedal gripping cavity that directly engages at least portions of the outer spherical surface of the pedal when the shoe is engaged with the pedal. The shoe is configured so that the pedal gripping cavity securely grips outer spherical surface of the pedal, yet remains free to swivel in various directions about the spherical portion of the pedal when the shoe is engaged with the pedal. The various directions include directions other than about the pedal longitudinal axis, thereby giving more flexibility for movement of the rider's foot while maintaining positive contact between the shoe and the pedal.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Inventor: Jeffrey M. Harrington
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Publication number: 20110219421Abstract: Maintaining a file specifying a “donut” of dynamic, hierarchical, shared user-profile information. The donut contains a user profile or acts as a key to a data repository containing it, and it specifies user-profile information such as user characteristics, viewing preferences, hobbies, and spending habits. The donut is accessed by browser programs, associated web server programs, and other applications for use in routing content to the user associated with the donut.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: ACTV, Inc.Inventors: Craig D. Ullman, Michael R. Abato, Jeffrey M. Harrington, Carl R. Duda
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Patent number: 7949722Abstract: Maintaining a file specifying a “donut” of dynamic, hierarchical, shared user-profile information. The donut contains a user profile or acts as a key to a data repository containing it, and it specifies user-profile information such as user characteristics, viewing preferences, hobbies, and spending habits. The donut is accessed by browser programs, associated web server programs, and other applications for use in routing content to the user associated with the donut.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1999Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: ACTV Inc.Inventors: Craig D. Ullman, Michael R. Abato, Jeffrey M. Harrington, Carl R. Duda
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Publication number: 20090301573Abstract: A hose control system comprising a receiver and a transmitter by which one can remotely control both the flow of water through a hose and the winding or unwinding of the hose onto a reel. The system preferably has power saving advantages, for example, by the use of a power control unit that reduces the power consumed by the electronics of the devices, but does not unreasonably disrupt the use of the devices. The receiver may be used with different aspects or all of the hose control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: Great Stuff inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Harrington, Martin Koebler, Norbert Kozar, Ramon A. Caamano, Michael J. Lee
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Publication number: 20090205462Abstract: A pedal connection arrangement includes a pedal having a spherical portion with an outer spherical surface. The pedal connection arrangement also includes a bicycle shoe that has a pedal gripping cavity that directly engages at least portions of the outer spherical surface of the pedal when the shoe is engaged with the pedal. The shoe is configured so that the pedal gripping cavity securely grips outer spherical surface of the pedal, yet remains free to swivel in various directions about the spherical portion of the pedal when the shoe is engaged with the pedal. The various directions include directions other than about the pedal longitudinal axis, thereby giving more flexibility for movement of the rider's foot while maintaining positive contact between the shoe and the pedal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventor: Jeffrey M. Harrington
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Patent number: 7540101Abstract: A pedal connection arrangement includes a pedal having a spherical portion with an outer spherical surface. The pedal connection arrangement also includes a bicycle shoe that has a pedal gripping cavity that directly engages at least portions of the outer spherical surface of the pedal when the shoe is engaged with the pedal. The shoe is configured so that the pedal gripping cavity securely grips outer spherical surface of the pedal, yet remains free to swivel in various directions about the spherical portion of the pedal when the shoe is engaged with the pedal. The various directions include directions other than about the pedal longitudinal axis, thereby giving more flexibility for movement of the rider's foot while maintaining positive contact between the shoe and the pedal.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Inventor: Jeffrey M. Harrington
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Patent number: 7503338Abstract: A hose control system comprising a receiver and a transmitter by which one can remotely control both the flow of water through a hose and the winding or unwinding of the hose onto a reel. The system preferably has power saving advantages, for example, by the use of a power control unit that reduces the power consumed by the electronics of the devices, but does not unreasonably disrupt the use of the devices. The receiver may be used with different aspects or all of the hose control system.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2004Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Great Stuff, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Harrington, Martin Koebler, Norbert Kozar, Ramon A. Caamano, Michael J. Lee
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Patent number: 7320843Abstract: A battery assembly comprises a battery and a housing adapted for use in an environment often exposed to water. The housing preferably has recessed portions spaced far apart at the top end thereof, with electrical terminals disposed in the recessed portions. The recessed portions are configured to securely receive corresponding downward-facing compartments disposed at the top of the battery, wherein the compartments have recessed openings housing electrical terminals. Accordingly, the electrical terminals of the housing are configured to contact the electrical terminals of the battery when the battery's compartments are disposed in the housing's recessed portions, forming a substantially watertight seal.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2004Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Great Stuff, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Harrington
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Patent number: 7120871Abstract: A web page staging area for construction of web pages hidden from view of the user. Once the web page is constructed, it is displayed to the user based upon timer event information or receipt of a particular command instructing that it be displayed. Use of the staging area provides the user with a more television-like experience in viewing content from the Internet or other source in that the user need not view a web page being constructed on a display device. Use of timer event information for displaying the constructed web page permits synchronization of the web page with associated programming.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1999Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: ACTV, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Harrington
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Patent number: 7104158Abstract: A pedal connection arrangement includes a pedal having a spherical portion with an outer spherical surface. The pedal connection arrangement also includes a bicycle shoe that has a pedal gripping cavity that directly engages at least portions of the outer spherical surface of the pedal when the shoe is engaged with the pedal. The shoe is configured so that the pedal gripping cavity securely grips outer spherical surface of the pedal, yet remains free to swivel in various directions about the spherical portion of the pedal when the shoe is engaged with the pedal. The various directions include directions other than about the pedal longitudinal axis, thereby giving more flexibility for movement of the rider's foot while maintaining positive contact between the shoe and the pedal.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Inventor: Jeffrey M. Harrington
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Patent number: 6981670Abstract: A linear material reel design promotes the uniform spooling of a linear material around a reel drum, while also reducing stress acting on the end of the linear material that is connected to the drum. A connector ramp has a connector face generally perpendicular to the outer surface of the drum and is configured to orient the connecting section of a linear material substantially parallel to the outer surface of the drum. A guide groove promotes uniformity of spooling. A retraction limiting band maintains a length of the linear material wrapped around the drum. The retraction limiting band, guide groove, and connector ramp can be employed together or independently. Methods of spooling linear material with the use of such apparatus are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Great Stuff, INCInventor: Jeffrey M. Harrington
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Publication number: 20040231723Abstract: A hose control system comprising a receiver and a transmitter by which one can remotely control both the flow of water through a hose and the winding or unwinding of the hose onto a reel. The system preferably has power saving advantages, for example, by the use of a power control unit that reduces the power consumed by the electronics of the devices, but does not unreasonably disrupt the use of the devices. The receiver may be used with different aspects or all of the hose control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventors: Jeffrey M. Harrington, Martin Koebler, Norbert Kozar, Ramon A. Caamano, Michael J. Lee