Patents by Inventor John St. Amand

John St. Amand 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: 9001682
    Abstract: Methods for steering the access technology selection by a mobile device in an overlay Small-Cell and Macro Network, such as UMTS, LTE, CDMA, or WIFI are disclosed. This selection determination is based on the observed, real-time correlated and estimated network congestion, content-awareness, application/service expectations, and other criteria. Methods and procedures to influence network selection or control currently selected networks by propagating real-time correlated and consolidated information on a plurality of Radio Access Technologies to Access Points, or modifying the list of alternative Radio Access Technologies available at a location using standards defined mechanisms and parameters are identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Movik Networks
    Inventors: Surya Kumar Kovvali, Charles Boyle, Rajat Ghai, John St. Amand, Greg Alden
  • Publication number: 20130026712
    Abstract: Methods and devices, including kits, are disclosed herein for playing a flying disc game. For instance, some aspects are directed to kits for playing flying disc game that can include one or more poles (e.g., two), one or more target objects (e.g., two), and/or a flying disc. The pole can be insertable into a ground surface, or can optionally be inserted into a free standing base. The target object can be detachably placed on the a target support of the pole, which can be dislodged by a player throwing the flying disc at the target object. Various configurations for the poles, target objects, and flying disc are discussed. As well, a method for playing a flying disc game, (e.g., one using some assembly of the equipment disclosed) is also revealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Bryan Biederman, John St. Amand
  • Patent number: 8287406
    Abstract: Methods and devices, including kits, are disclosed herein for playing a flying disc game. For instance, some aspects are directed to kits for playing flying disc game that can include one or more poles (e.g., two), one or more target objects (e.g., two), and/or a flying disc. The pole can be insertable into a ground surface, or can optionally be inserted into a free standing base. The target object can be detachably placed on the a target support of the pole, which can be dislodged by a player throwing the flying disc at the target object. Various configurations for the poles, target objects, and flying disc are discussed. As well, a method for playing a flying disc game, (e.g., one using some assembly of the equipment disclosed) is also revealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventors: Bryan Biederman, John St. Amand
  • Publication number: 20100120559
    Abstract: Methods and devices, including kits, are disclosed herein for playing a flying disc game. For instance, some aspects are directed to kits for playing flying disc game that can include one or more poles (e.g., two), one or more target objects (e.g., two), and/or a flying disc. The pole can be insertable into a ground surface, or can optionally be inserted into a free standing base. The target object can be detachably placed on the a target support of the pole, which can be dislodged by a player throwing the flying disc at the target object. Various configurations for the poles, target objects, and flying disc are discussed. As well, a method for playing a flying disc game, (e.g., one using some assembly of the equipment disclosed) is also revealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Bryan Biederman, John St. Amand
  • Patent number: 6748474
    Abstract: A chassis, in the form of a midplane design holds equipment that provides communication services. The midplane design enables cables to be attached to modules secured to the back of the midplane. The rear modules have a minimum of circuitry so as to render them the least likely to fail. The front modules house the majority of the electronics. The rear modules can route the interface signals to a card in the adjacent front slot, directly through the midplane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Telica, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Caldara, John St. Amand, John Hutchins, George Giordano