Patents by Inventor JOHN PLAIN

JOHN PLAIN 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: 20240334991
    Abstract: A friction warming apparatus insertable into a garment such as a winter coat and comprising a first plate configured to be secured to an inner portion of the garment and a second plate configured to rub against the first plate to generate heat via friction between the first and second plates in response to a mechanical urging, the mechanical urging being received by the first plate via a rod having a proximal end operably attached to the first plate and a distal end attached to a handle and protruding outward through an aperture in the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventor: John Plain
  • Publication number: 20230372600
    Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, an anti-choking apparatus is provided comprising a substantially hollow body comprising a first large cross section body region connected to a second large cross section body region via a small cross section body region; a plurality of auxiliary tubes coupled at respective first ends to respective portions of the body between the first large cross section body region and the small cross section body region, each of the auxiliary tubes having second ends with fans mounted thereat and configured to urge air through the auxiliary tubes and substantially hollow body; and a mouth tube couped at a first end to the small cross section body region and having a second end configured for insertion into an airway of a choking victim; wherein an airflow through the small cross section body region induces a pressure gradient within the mouth tube such that a reduced air pressure at the second end of the mouth tube exerts a force upon an obstruction wi
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: John Plain
  • Publication number: 20230271685
    Abstract: An anti-drowning apparatus configured to inflate a balloon when a swimmer with the apparatus is submerged to an unsafe depth so as to help the swimmer return to the surface. The apparatus may be integrated into a swimming garment. An integrated emergency flotation apparatus may also include a manual pump configured to inflate a compression port used to store compressed air for inflating the balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventor: John Plain
  • Patent number: 11160266
    Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, an apparatus for killing insects generally comprising a backplate, having pivotally mounted thereto a first flange comprising an electrically conductive material and a second flange, the first and second flange being of similar shape; a flange operating mechanism, operably coupled to the first and second flanges, and configured for causing a position of the first and second flanges to move from an open position to a closed position; and a power switch, for selectively providing electrical energy to the electrically conductive material of the first flange such that an insect in contact therewith may be killed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Inventor: John Plain
  • Patent number: 11160322
    Abstract: Various embodiments comprise systems, methods, architectures, mechanisms or apparatus for a helmet for reducing concussive injuries and an alarm system providing an indication of potential concussive impacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Inventor: John Plain
  • Publication number: 20200053998
    Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, an apparatus for killing insects generally comprising a backplate, having pivotally mounted thereto a first flange comprising an electrically conductive material and a second flange, the first and second flange being of similar shape; a flange operating mechanism, operably coupled to the first and second flanges, and configured for causing a position of the first and second flanges to move from an open position to a closed position; and a power switch, for selectively providing electrical energy to the electrically conductive material of the first flange such that an insect in contact therewith may be killed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventor: John Plain
  • Patent number: 10497035
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for product/service design and creation. In use, at least one new resource is identified in a master catalog. The at least one resource is tested. Additionally, the at least one resource is released for service generation. Further, at least one service is generated utilizing the at least one resource. The at least one service is stored in the master catalog. In addition, the at least one service is released for product generation. Furthermore, at least one product is generated utilizing the at least one service. The at least one product is stored in the master catalog. Moreover, the at least one product is presented for sale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignees: AMDOCS SOFTWARE SYSTEMS LIMITED, AMDOCS DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
    Inventors: Eyal Felstaine, Ofer Hermoni, Guy Levi, Stephen John Plain
  • Publication number: 20180317590
    Abstract: Various embodiments comprise systems, methods, architectures, mechanisms or apparatus for a helmet for reducing concussive injuries and an alarm system providing an indication of potential concussive impacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventor: JOHN PLAIN
  • Patent number: 9760923
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for product/service design and creation. In use, at least one new resource is identified in a master catalog. The at least one resource is tested. Additionally, the at least one resource is released for service generation. Further, at least one service is generated utilizing the at least one resource. The at least one service is stored in the master catalog. In addition, the at least one service is released for product generation. Furthermore, at least one product is generated utilizing the at least one service. The at least one product is stored in the master catalog. Moreover, the at least one product is presented for sale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignees: Amdocs Software Systems Limited, Amdocs Development Limited
    Inventors: Eyal Felstaine, Ofer Hermoni, Guy Levi, Stephen John Plain
  • Patent number: 9615206
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for determining geo-location of one or multiple User Equipment, that belong to the same subscriber subscription, that collectively are in simultaneous communication with a Cellular network and a Wi-Fi network. In use, it is determined that a subscriber utilizing at least one User Equipment is in simultaneous communication with at least one Cellular network and at least one Wi-Fi network. Cellular network measurement data associated with the at least one User Equipment is received. Additionally, Wi-Fi network measurement data associated with the at least one User Equipment is received. Further, the Cellular network measurement data and the Wi-Fi network measurement data are correlated to generate correlated measurement data associated with the at least one User Equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Amdocs Development Limited
    Inventors: Ashley Lewis Woods, Stephen John Plain, Sapan Goel
  • Patent number: 9398415
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for determining geo-location of one or multiple User Equipment, that belong to the same subscriber subscription, that collectively are in simultaneous communication with a Cellular network and a Wi-Fi network. In use, it is determined that a subscriber utilizing at least one User Equipment is in simultaneous communication with at least one Cellular network and at least one Wi-Fi network. Cellular network measurement data associated with the at least one User Equipment is received. Additionally, Wi-Fi network measurement data associated with the at least one User Equipment is received. Further, the Cellular network measurement data and the Wi-Fi network measurement data are correlated to generate correlated measurement data associated with the at least one User Equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Amdocs Software Systems Limited
    Inventors: Ashley Lewis Woods, Stephen John Plain, Sapan Goel