Patents by Inventor Joel Grossman

Joel Grossman 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: 9526335
    Abstract: A furniture apparatus including a frame; and a hidden container. The hidden container configured transition between an open state and a closed state, the hidden container being visible when the hidden container is in the open state, and the hidden container being hidden from view when the hidden container is in the closed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Night and Day Furniture, LLC
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter, George Loo
  • Patent number: 9510156
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing an alert regarding mobile device location is provided. The method includes obtaining location data corresponding to locations of a mobile device over a period of time. A location pattern is determined based on the location data. The current location of the mobile device is detected at a time based on the determined pattern, and an alert is provided regarding the current location of the mobile device. A system for providing alerts regarding mobile device location is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Location Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Tasos Roumeliotis, Jacqueline Allison Bernstein, Mitchell Scott Ozer, Daniel Hodges
  • Publication number: 20160080909
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing an alert regarding mobile device location is provided. The method includes obtaining location data corresponding to locations of a mobile device over a period of time. A location pattern is determined based on the location data. The current location of the mobile device is detected at a time based on the determined pattern, and an alert is provided regarding the current location of the mobile device. A system for providing alerts regarding mobile device location is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: Location Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Tasos Roumeliotis, Jacqueline Allison Bernstein, Mitchell Scott Ozer, Daniel Hodges
  • Publication number: 20160037933
    Abstract: A frame subassembly of a foldable bed frame includes a seat deck, a back deck, and armrests. The frame subassembly includes a portion of the seat deck connected to a portion of the back deck; and a fixed pivot point connecting the back deck to the armrests such that the fixed pivot point between the back deck and the armrests does not slide when the foldable bed frame transitions between a folded state and an unfolded state. The foldable bed frame may include a hanger connecting the armrest to the back deck such that the fixed pivot point therebetween is offset. The foldable bed frame may further include an assistance device configured to store elastic energy during a first transition, and release the stored elastic energy during a second transition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Joel GROSSMAN, Howard PORTER
  • Publication number: 20160037920
    Abstract: A furniture apparatus including a frame; and a hidden container. The hidden container configured transition between an open state and a closed state, the hidden container being visible when the hidden container is in the open state, and the hidden container being hidden from view when the hidden container is in the closed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Joel GROSSMAN, Howard PORTER, George LOO
  • Patent number: 9196149
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing an alert regarding mobile device location is provided. The method includes obtaining location data corresponding to locations of a mobile device over a period of time. A location pattern is determined based on the location data. The current location of the mobile device is detected at a time based on the determined pattern, and an alert is provided regarding the current location of the mobile device. A system for providing alerts regarding mobile device location is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Location Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Jacqueline Allison Bernstein, Mitchell Scott Ozer, Daniel Hodges, Tasos Roumeliotis
  • Patent number: 9141918
    Abstract: A computer-implemented user contribution method is provided. The method includes retrieving event data posted by a plurality of users related to a first user, the event data including indications of at least one geographic area. The event data is compared with predetermined trigger data. A quality value of the at least one geographic area is determined based on the comparison of the event data with predetermined trigger data, and an indication of the quality value of the at least one geographic area is transmitted to a second user. A user contribution based mapping system is further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Location Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent Rosso, Tasos Roumeliotis, Scott Hotes, Daniel Hodges, Joel Grossman, Jason Finkelstein
  • Patent number: 9047651
    Abstract: A family-plan management system integrating family plan widgets on mobile devices that interact with an API maintained and used by a central server is described. The family-plan management system enables high-visibility, low-effort communications between family-plan members as well as easy access to family-plan services offered by the central server. The API automatically identifies family plan members by accessing a database and then implements high-value web and mobile add-on services for the family plan members. The family-plan management system enables control and use of the family plan by the family plan member and enables the carrier to upgrade family plan services without direct action on the part of family plan members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Location Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Tasos Roumeliotis, Joel Grossman, David Hora, Brian Martin, Daniel Hodges
  • Publication number: 20150104779
    Abstract: A furniture object includes a writable element. The writable element is configured to provide for nonpermanent markings. The writable element is integral to the structure and/or the functionality of the furniture object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: Night and Day Furniture LLC
    Inventors: Steve KINGSTON, Mike GALLAWA, Howard PORTER, Joel GROSSMAN
  • Publication number: 20140247126
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing an alert regarding mobile device location is provided. The method includes obtaining location data corresponding to locations of a mobile device over a period of time. A location pattern is determined based on the location data. The current location of the mobile device is detected at a time based on the determined pattern, and an alert is provided regarding the current location of the mobile device. A system for providing alerts regarding mobile device location is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: WaveMarket, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Jacqueline Allison Bernstein, Mitchell Scott Ozer, Daniel Hodges
  • Patent number: 8725174
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing an alert regarding mobile device location is provided. The method includes obtaining location data corresponding to locations of a mobile device over a period of time. A location pattern is determined based on the location data. The current location of the mobile device is detected at a time based on the determined pattern, and an alert is provided regarding the current location of the mobile device. A system for providing alerts regarding mobile device location is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: WaveMarket, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Jacqueline Allison Bernstein, Mitchell Scott Ozer, Daniel Hodges
  • Publication number: 20140082509
    Abstract: A family-plan management system integrating family plan widgets on mobile devices that interact with an API maintained and used by a central server is described. The family-plan management system enables high-visibility, low-effort communications between family-plan members as well as easy access to family-plan services offered by the central server. The API automatically identifies family plan members by accessing a database and then implements high-value web and mobile add-on services for the family plan members. The family-plan management system enables control and use of the family plan by the family plan member and enables the carrier to upgrade family plan services without direct action on the part of family plan members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: WAVEMARKET INC.
    Inventors: Tasos Roumeliotis, Joel Grossman, David Hora, Brian Martin, Daniel Hodges
  • Patent number: 8656533
    Abstract: A furniture assembly may generally include a frame having legs for supporting the frame. The legs may generally define a space under the frame. A panel may be configured to be coupled to the frame to conceal at least part of the space under the frame. A furniture assembly may also, or alternatively, generally include a frame having a surface, and an overlay configured to be coupled to the frame to cover at least part of the surface of the frame. The overlay may provide a select appearance to the frame at the surface. A furniture assembly may further, or alternatively, generally include a frame having an opening, and an insert configured to be coupled to the frame at the opening. The insert may provide a select appearance to the frame at the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Night and Day Furniture LLC
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Mike Gallawa, Howard Porter
  • Patent number: 8457626
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for aggregating and disseminating tag data is provided. The method includes receiving a tag generated at a particular time from a particular mobile device. Data indicative of a particular location of the particular mobile device is received corresponding to the particular time. The tag is associated with the location indicative data of the particular mobile device. Data indicative of a location of one or more other mobile devices is received, and data indicative of the tag is transmitted to the one or more other mobile devices in response to the location indicative data of the one or more other mobile devices corresponding to the location indicative data of the particular mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: WaveMarket, Inc.
    Inventors: Tasos Roumeliotis, Scott Hotes, Daniel Hodges, Joel Grossman
  • Patent number: 8447810
    Abstract: A computer implemented user contribution method is provided. The method includes receiving identifying information from a plurality of users and receiving from the plurality of users indications of one or more geographic areas. A quality value of the one or more geographic areas is determined based on the indications of the one or more geographic areas from the plurality of users, and the quality value is transmitted to one or more of the plurality of users. The present invention further provides a user contribution based mapping system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: WaveMarket, Inc.
    Inventors: Tasos Roumeliotis, Scott Hotes, Daniel Hodges, Joel Grossman, Jason Matthew Finkelstein
  • Patent number: 8428623
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of rewarding a user based on compliance with predetermined geographic limitations is provided. The method includes receiving from a first user and storing an indication of one or more geographic areas. Mobile device location information of a user mobile device associated with a second user is received from the user mobile device or a remote telecommunication carrier server in communication with the user mobile device. The mobile device location information is compared with the indication of the one or more geographic areas. An indication of a reward is transmitted to the user mobile device based on the comparison of the mobile device location information and the indication of the one or more geographic areas. Systems for rewarding a user based on compliance with predetermined geographic limitations are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: WaveMarket, Inc.
    Inventors: Tasos Roumeliotis, Joel Grossman, Gabriel Saunkeah, Jacqueline Allison Bernstein, Scott Hotes
  • Patent number: 8375483
    Abstract: A daybed is disclosed that is convertible between a sitting configuration suitable for use, for example, as a sofa, and a lying configuration suitable for use, for example, as a bed. The daybed generally comprises a bed platform, a back panel connected to the bed platform, a mattress positioned at least partly on the bed platform, and a support member movable relative to the bed platform and back panel for use in at least partly helping convert the daybed. For example, in example embodiments the support member includes a storage container that may be positioned at least partly under the bed platform when the daybed is in the sitting configuration. And the storage container may be moved forward of the bed platform when the daybed is converted to the lying configuration so that at least part of the mattress may be also positioned on the storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Night and Day Furniture LLC
    Inventors: Steven R. Ray, Howard Porter, Joel Grossman
  • Patent number: D681363
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Night and Day Furniture LLC
    Inventors: Howard Porter, Joel Grossman
  • Patent number: D736537
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Night and Day Furniture LLC
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Patent number: D754452
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Night and Day Furniture LLC
    Inventors: Steve Kingston, Mike Gallawa, Howard Porter, Joel Grossman