Patents by Inventor Joe Parr
Joe Parr 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: 11236506Abstract: A screen assembly includes a screen including a panel having a recess and a receiver positioned within the recess. The receiver includes a locking member having a cantilevered finger, and a cantilevered actuator. The screen assembly also includes connector having a body and a contact extending from the body. The contact is received in the receiver between the cantilevered finger and the cantilevered actuator. The contact has an opening through which the locking member extends. The cantilevered actuator is movable toward the locking member to move the locking member out of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: HERMAN MILLER, INC.Inventors: Joe Parr, Paul Gartland, Larry Kallio
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Publication number: 20190078328Abstract: A screen assembly includes a screen including a panel having a recess and a receiver positioned within the recess. The receiver includes a locking member having a cantilevered finger, and a cantilevered actuator. The screen assembly also includes connector having a body and a contact extending from the body. The contact is received in the receiver between the cantilevered finger and the cantilevered actuator. The contact has an opening through which the locking member extends. The cantilevered actuator is movable toward the locking member to move the locking member out of the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Joe Parr, Paul Gartland, Larry Kallio
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Patent number: 10187334Abstract: The invention provides a method of transmitting electronic messages in a computer environment. The preferred embodiment receives an electronic message addressed to a telephone number and determines an instant message identifier associated with the telephone number. In response to the determination that an instant message identifier associates with the telephone number, it is further determined whether an instant message receiver is available to receive messages addressed to the instant message identifier. In response to a determination that an instant message receiver is available to receive instant messages addressed to the instant message identifier, the electronic message is forwarded as an instant message addressed to the instant message identifier. In response to a determination that no instant message receiver is available to receive instant messages addressed to the instant message identifier, the electronic message is sent to a mobile device at the telephone number.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2012Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: FACEBOOK, INC.Inventors: Keith C. Hullfish, Charles A. Carey, Michael R. Longe, Joe Parr
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Patent number: 10132078Abstract: A screen assembly includes a first screen, a second screen, and a connector. Each screen includes a panel with a recess and a receiver positioned within the recess. The receiver has a locking member and an actuator. The actuator is operable to move the locking member relative to the receiver. The connector includes a body, a first contact extending from the body in a first direction, and a second contact extending from the body in a second direction. The first contact is received in the receiver of the first screen and has a first opening through which the first locking member extends. The second contact is received in the receiver of the second screen and has a second opening through which the second locking member extends.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Joe Parr, Paul Gartland, Larry Kallio
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Publication number: 20170044765Abstract: A screen assembly includes a first screen, a second screen, and a connector. Each screen includes a panel with a recess and a receiver positioned within the recess. The receiver has a locking member and an actuator. The actuator is operable to move the locking member relative to the receiver. The connector includes a body, a first contact extending from the body in a first direction, and a second contact extending from the body in a second direction. The first contact is received in the receiver of the first screen and has a first opening through which the first locking member extends. The second contact is received in the receiver of the second screen and has a second opening through which the second locking member extends.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Joe Parr, Paul Gartland, Larry Kallio
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Publication number: 20150032831Abstract: The invention provides a method of transmitting electronic messages in a computer environment. The preferred embodiment receives an electronic message addressed to a telephone number and determines an instant message identifier associated with the telephone number. In response to the determination that an instant message identifier associates with the telephone number, it is further determined whether an instant message receiver is available to receive messages addressed to the instant message identifier. In response to a determination that an instant message receiver is available to receive instant messages addressed to the instant message identifier, the electronic message is forwarded as an instant message addressed to the instant message identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Keith C. Hullfish, Charles A. Carey, Michael R. Longe, Joe Parr
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Publication number: 20140351355Abstract: The invention provides a method of transmitting electronic messages in a computer environment. The preferred embodiment receives an electronic message addressed to a telephone number and determines an instant message identifier associated with the telephone number. In response to the determination that an instant message identifier associates with the telephone number, it is further determined whether an instant message receiver is available to receive messages addressed to the instant message identifier. In response to a determination that an instant message receiver is available to receive instant messages addressed to the instant message identifier, the electronic message is forwarded as an instant message addressed to the instant message identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Keith C. Hullfish, Charles A. Carey, Michael R. Longe, Joe Parr
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Publication number: 20130073657Abstract: The invention provides a method of transmitting electronic messages in a computer environment. The preferred embodiment receives an electronic message addressed to a telephone number and determines an instant message identifier associated with the telephone number. In response to the determination that an instant message identifier associates with the telephone number, it is further determined whether an instant message receiver is available to receive messages addressed to the instant message identifier. In response to a determination that an instant message receiver is available to receive instant messages addressed to the instant message identifier, the electronic message is forwarded as an instant message addressed to the instant message identifier. In response to a determination that no instant message receiver is available to receive instant messages addressed to the instant message identifier, the electronic message is sent to a mobile device at the telephone number.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: Keith C. Hullfish, Charles A. Carey, Michael R. Longe, Joe Parr
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Publication number: 20130073656Abstract: The invention provides a method of transmitting electronic messages in a computer environment. The preferred embodiment receives an electronic message addressed to a telephone number and determines an instant message identifier associated with the telephone number. In response to the determination that an instant message identifier associates with the telephone number, it is further determined whether an instant message receiver is available to receive messages addressed to the instant message identifier. In response to a determination that an instant message receiver is available to receive instant messages addressed to the instant message identifier, the electronic message is forwarded as an instant message addressed to the instant message identifier. In response to a determination that no instant message receiver is available to receive instant messages addressed to the instant message identifier, the electronic message is sent to a mobile device at the telephone number.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: FACEBOOK, INC.Inventors: Keith C. Hullfish, Charles A. Carey, Michael R. Longé, Joe Parr
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Publication number: 20130072239Abstract: The invention provides a method of transmitting electronic messages in a computer environment. The preferred embodiment receives an electronic message addressed to a telephone number and determines an instant message identifier associated with the telephone number. In response to the determination that an instant message identifier associates with the telephone number, it is further determined whether an instant message receiver is available to receive messages addressed to the instant message identifier. In response to a determination that an instant message receiver is available to receive instant messages addressed to the instant message identifier, the electronic message is forwarded as an instant message addressed to the instant message identifier. In response to a determination that no instant message receiver is available to receive instant messages addressed to the instant message identifier, the electronic message is sent to a mobile device at the telephone number.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: FACEBOOK, INC.Inventors: Keith C. Hullfish, Charles A. Carey, Michael R. Longé, Joe Parr
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Patent number: 8019363Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for instant message communication in a wireless and non-wireless environment. The invented system includes an apparatus that facilitates conversation with individuals not included in the user's buddy group, non-buddies. The system includes at least one additional routing code reserved for conversing with non-buddies. The first time during a user session that the system receives a message originating from or destined for a non-buddy, before routing the message, the non-buddy's personal identifier is associated with one of the reserved routing codes. The mobile user can then reply to the message using the same automated ‘reply’ function available for replies to buddies. The non-buddy routing code assignment is only for the duration of a user session. When the mobile user signs off from the system, the routing code becomes available for reassignment.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2004Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: AOL Inc.Inventors: B. Alex Robinson, Charles A. Carey, Michael Longe, Joe Parr
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Publication number: 20090016499Abstract: The invention provides a method of transmitting electronic messages in a computer environment. The preferred embodiment receives an electronic message addressed to a telephone number and determines an instant message identifier associated with the telephone number. In response to the determination that an instant message identifier associates with the telephone number, it is further determined whether an instant message receiver is available to receive messages addressed to the instant message identifier. In response to a determination that an instant message receiver is available to receive instant messages addressed to the instant message identifier, the electronic message is forwarded as an instant message addressed to the instant message identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: AOL, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company (formerly known as America Online, Inc.)Inventors: Keith C. Hullfish, Charles A. Carey, Michael R. Longe, Joe Parr
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Patent number: 7428580Abstract: The invention provides a method of transmitting electronic messages in a computer environment. The preferred embodiment receives an electronic message addressed to a telephone number and determines an instant message identifier associated with the telephone number. In response to the determination that an instant message identifier associates with the telephone number, it is further determined whether an instant message receiver is available to receive messages addressed to the instant message identifier. In response to a determination that an instant message receiver is available to receive instant messages addressed to the instant message identifier, the electronic message is forwarded as an instant message addressed to the instant message identifier.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2003Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Assignee: AOL LLCInventors: Keith C. Hullfish, Charles A. Carey, Michael R. Longé, Joe Parr
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Publication number: 20050114533Abstract: The invention provides a method of transmitting electronic messages in a computer environment. The preferred embodiment receives an electronic message addressed to a telephone number and determines an instant message identifier associated with the telephone number. In response to the determination that an instant message identifier associates with the telephone number, it is further determined whether an instant message receiver is available to receive messages addressed to the instant message identifier. In response to a determination that an instant message receiver is available to receive instant messages addressed to the instant message identifier, the electronic message is forwarded as an instant message addressed to the instant message identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2003Publication date: May 26, 2005Inventors: Keith Hullfish, Charles Carey, Michael Longe, Joe Parr
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Publication number: 20040157586Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for instant message communication in a wireless and non-wireless environment. The invented system includes an apparatus that facilitates conversation with individuals not included in the user's buddy group, non-buddies. The system includes at least one additional routing code reserved for conversing with non-buddies. The first time during a user session that the system receives a message originating from or destined for a non-buddy, before routing the message, the non-buddy's personal identifier is associated with one of the reserved routing codes. The mobile user can then reply to the message using the same automated ‘reply’ function available for replies to buddies. The non-buddy routing code assignment is only for the duration of a user session. When the mobile user signs off from the system, the routing code becomes available for reassignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2004Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: B. Alex Robinson, Charles A. Carey, Michael Longe, Joe Parr
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Patent number: 6760580Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for instant message communication in a wireless and non-wireless environment. The invented system includes an apparatus that facilitates conversation with individuals not included in the user's buddy group, non-buddies. The system includes at least one additional routing code reserved for conversing with non-buddies. The first time during a user session that the system receives a message originating from or destined for a non-buddy, before routing the message, the non-buddy's personal identifier is associated with one of the reserved routing codes. The mobile user can then reply to the message using the same automated ‘reply’ function available for replies to buddies. The non-buddy routing code assignment is only for the duration of a user session. When the mobile user signs off from the system, the routing code becomes available for reassignment.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: America Online, IncorporatedInventors: B. Alex Robinson, Charles A. Carey, Michael Longe, Joe Parr
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Publication number: 20020155826Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for instant message communication in a wireless and non-wireless environment. The invented system includes an apparatus that facilitates conversation with individuals not included in the user's buddy group, non-buddies. The system includes at least one additional routing code reserved for conversing with non-buddies. The first time during a user session that the system receives a message originating from or destined for a non-buddy, before routing the message, the non-buddy's personal identifier is associated with one of the reserved routing codes. The mobile user can then reply to the message using the same automated ‘reply’ function available for replies to buddies. The non-buddy routing code assignment is only for the duration of a user session. When the mobile user signs off from the system, the routing code becomes available for reassignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2002Publication date: October 24, 2002Inventors: B. Alex Robinson, Charles A. Carey, Michael Longe, Joe Parr
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Patent number: D1061064Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2024Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Dunn Goods LLCInventors: Adeler Dunn, Joe Parr