Patents by Inventor John Ripley

John Ripley 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: 20060263527
    Abstract: This invention comprises a method for applying a polyurethane solution to the lens headlights of automobiles. The solution is contained within a customized cylindrical application container that includes a container for storing the polyurethane and an applicator head. The applicator head fastens to the base by depressing it over a curved outer lip of the base until it is secured. The cap itself is hollow and is topped by an angled base having a hole that allows the solution to be dispensed. To assure the smooth and controlled dispersal of the solution, a rectangular sponge is attached to the top of the angled base. This sponge regulates the application of the solution to the covers of headlights and taillights of automobiles and similar vehicles. Upon application, the solution actively restores the covers by binding and filing in scratches and other abrasions on the surface. This results in a smooth surface that ensures the clear filtration of light, thereby aiding the transmission of light through the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventor: John Ripley
  • Publication number: 20050055345
    Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for defining a schema and sending a query to a Similarity Search Engine to determine a quantitative assessment of the similarity of attributes between an anchor record and one or more target records. The Similarity Search Engine makes a similarity assessment in a single pass through the target records having multiple relationship characteristics. The Similarity Search Engine is a server configuration that comprises a Gateway for command and response routing, a Virtual Document Manager for document generation, a Search Manager for document scoring, and an Relational Database Management System for providing data persistence, data retrieval and access to User Defined Functions. The Similarity Search Engine uses a unique command syntax based on the Extensible Markup Language to implement functions necessary for similarity searching and scoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventor: John Ripley