Patents by Inventor John Leen

John Leen 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: 20060129602
    Abstract: A system and method is provided that enables a Web site to receive and process e-mails. Authorized users of and e-mail enabled modules of the Web site are capable of receiving e-mails sent to the Web site. E-mails sent to the Web site are archived in the Web site. E-mails directed to the Web site are automatically embedded with links leading to the Web site. Repetitive information such as reply history in e-mails is trimmed and placeholders are provided for missing e-mails in a discussion thread.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Witriol, John Leen, Michael Silverstein, Michael Morton
  • Publication number: 20060129645
    Abstract: A system and method is provided to enable an e-mail to display a Web-based form. A definition concerning an e-mail address may include form schema owned by a Web site. Alternatively, the definition may contain a link to a Web service that provides the form schema. An e-mail client may download the form schema from the Web service, preferably along with additional data such as information concerning previous e-mails sent to the e-mail address, a FAQ list concerning an e-mail distribution list if the e-mail address represents the e-mail distribution list, etc. The Web site owning the form schema may receive and process e-mail containing the form according to the metadata of the Web-based form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Witriol, John Leen
  • Publication number: 20060016900
    Abstract: A valve actuating mechanism for a transmission/engine fluid cooler bypass valve of the type in which a responsive element expands to urge a valve member against a valve seat and thereby causes transmission fluid to flow through an oil fluid cooler. A cast valve housing is utilized which is interposed between the cooler and the oil source. The valve actuating mechanism is designed to allow fluid to pass through the valve once the fluid has reached an elevated pressure level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Lanny Brown, John Leen
  • Patent number: 6814175
    Abstract: A torque rod assembly for use in a vehicle suspension system, the torque rod assembly comprising a torque rod, which is preferably V-shaped. The torque rod has a first arm portion and a second arm portion, each arm portion having an end. A bend portion is disposed between the first and second arm portions, the arm portions being disposed at an angle with respect to each other. The bend portion, disposed between the first and second arm portions, is pivotably mounted to an axle. The ends of the torque rod are pivotably mounted to the vehicle frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Inventor: John Leen
  • Publication number: 20040026888
    Abstract: A torque rod assembly for use in a vehicle suspension system, the torque rod assembly comprising a torque rod, which is preferably V-shaped. The torque rod has a first arm portion and a second arm portion, each arm portion having an end. A bend portion is disposed between the first and second arm portions, the arm portions being disposed at an angle with respect to each other. The bend portion, disposed between the first and second arm portions, is pivotably mounted to an axle. The ends of the torque rod are pivotably mounted to the vehicle frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventor: John Leen
  • Publication number: 20030160416
    Abstract: A torque rod assembly for use in a vehicle suspension system, the torque rod assembly comprising a torque rod, which is preferably V-shaped. The torque rod has a first arm portion and a second arm portion, each arm portion having an end. A bend portion is disposed between the first and second arm portions, the arm portions being disposed at an angle with respect to each other. The bend portion, disposed between the first and second arm portions, is pivotably mounted to an axle. The ends of the torque rod are pivotably mounted to the vehicle frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2000
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventor: John Leen