Patents by Inventor John Benton

John Benton 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).

  • Publication number: 20250119465
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for content distribution. A first computing device may send a request for content to a second computing device. The first computing device may receive data that indicates a third computing device, and the first computing device may send a request for content to the third computing device. The third computing device may facilitate the first computing device receiving content from a fourth device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: James Panagos, Jeffrey Elsloo, John Benton
  • Patent number: 12206751
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for content distribution. A first computing device may send a request for content to a second computing device. The first computing device may receive data that indicates a third computing device, and the first computing device may send a request for content to the third computing device. The third computing device may facilitate the first computing device receiving content from a fourth device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: James Panagos, Jeffrey Elsloo, John Benton
  • Patent number: 12035093
    Abstract: A fitting system for an earpiece that comprises a support structure that is configured to contact at least one of the ear canal or the concha of an ear of a user, including at least first and second spaced electrodes that are each configured to contact the user's skin, circuitry that is configured to determine an impedance between the first and second electrodes, and a controller, responsive to the determined impedance, for causing the earpiece support structure to move.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: John Andrew Trotter, Kemal Kulovic, John Benton
  • Publication number: 20220201379
    Abstract: A fitting system for an earpiece that comprises a support structure that is configured to contact at least one of the ear canal or the concha of an ear of a user, including at least first and second spaced electrodes that are each configured to contact the user's skin, circuitry that is configured to determine an impedance between the first and second electrodes, and a controller, responsive to the determined impedance, for causing the earpiece support structure to move.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: John Andrew Trotter, Kemal Kulovic, John Benton
  • Publication number: 20210288864
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for content distribution. A first computing device may send a request for content to a second computing device. The first computing device may receive data that indicates a third computing device, and the first computing device may send a request for content to the third computing device. The third computing device may facilitate the first computing device receiving content from a fourth device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: James Panagos, Jeffrey Elsloo, John Benton
  • Patent number: 10827246
    Abstract: A wearable audio device includes a body configured to be worn on or abutting an outer ear of a user. The body is configured to contact at least one of the outer ear and the portion of the head that abuts the outer ear. The body comprises at least at a first portion proximate the upper region of the outer ear helix and a second portion proximate the otobasion inferius. At least one of the first and second portions of the body are configured to change shape upon application of a predetermined stimulus. An acoustic module is carried by the body and is configured to locate a sound-emitting opening proximate the user's ear when the body is worn on or abutting the ear of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Binu Oommen, David Fustino, John Benton, Prateek Nath, Kai Gao
  • Patent number: 9103696
    Abstract: An extended range position sensor system includes a first set of spaced-apart magnets, a first sensor, a second set of spaced-apart magnets, a second sensor, and a processor. The first sensor is associated with and is movable relative to the first set of magnets, and is configured to generate a first sensor output signal in response to relative movement between the first sensor and the first set of magnets. The second sensor is associated with and is movable relative to the second set of magnets, and is configured to generate a second sensor output signal in response to relative movement between the second sensor and the second set of magnets. The processor is coupled to receive the first and second sensor output signals and is configured, in response thereto, to generate a position signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignees: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC., GROVE US LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Furlong, John Benton
  • Publication number: 20130214766
    Abstract: An extended range position sensor system includes a first set of spaced-apart magnets, a first sensor, a second set of spaced-apart magnets, a second sensor, and a processor. The first sensor is associated with and is movable relative to the first set of magnets, and is configured to generate a first sensor output signal in response to relative movement between the first sensor and the first set of magnets. The second sensor is associated with and is movable relative to the second set of magnets, and is configured to generate a second sensor output signal in response to relative movement between the second sensor and the second set of magnets. The processor is coupled to receive the first and second sensor output signals and is configured, in response thereto, to generate a position signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Furlong, John Benton
  • Publication number: 20060266526
    Abstract: A technique is provided for pumping fluids in a subterranean wellbore. A submersible pumping system can be deployed in a wellbore for moving desired fluids within the wellbore. The pumping system energizes the desired fluid movement by reciprocating a working fluid between expandable members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Murat Ocalan, John Benton, Michael Du, Jeffrey Miller, Arukumar Arumugam, Peter Julstrom, John Rowatt, Allan Ross, Steven Dornak, Arthur Watson, Brigitte Finkiewicz