Patents by Inventor Joe Burks

Joe Burks 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).

  • Uniform communication protocols for communication between controllers and accessories
    Patent number: 12231318
    Abstract: A uniform protocol can facilitate secure, authenticated communication between a controller device and an accessory device that is controlled by the controller. An accessory and a controller can establish a pairing, the existence of which can be verified at a later time and used to create a secure communication session. The accessory can provide an accessory definition record that defines the accessory as a collection of services, each service having one or more characteristics. Within a secure communication session, the controller can interrogate the characteristics to determine accessory state and/or modify the characteristics to instruct the accessory to change its state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Joe Abuan, Bob Bradley, Craig Dooley, Gregg Golembeski, Jr., Andrew Burks, Srinivas Rama, Arun Mathias, Anush Nadathur, Kevin P. McLaughlin
  • Rose plant named Buryellow
    Patent number: PP6509
    Abstract: A new hybrid tea rose variety which is a climbing sport of the rose known as "Sunflare".
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1989
    Inventor: Joe Burks