Patents by Inventor Joseph Kohler
Joseph Kohler 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).
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Publication number: 20060096268Abstract: This device attaches to drive tires of walk-behind grass mowers to provide several new advantages. Foremost, the drive tire grip to uncut grass is more than increased, it is maximized, resulting in a true self-propelled, walk-behind mower. No pushing is required, even when ascending steep inclines. Thus, minimum time and effort is expended to mow lawns. By attaching this device to old and worn drive tires, they are easily, quickly, and economically, given better than new performance. Finally, by attaching this device to grass mower drive tires, this new assembly lasts many times longer than the original.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2004Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventor: Joseph Kohler
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Patent number: 6823255Abstract: A system and method for distributing information for storage media, and in particular, for distributing updated navigation data, such as geographical data and navigation application programs, contained on storage media and used in in-vehicle navigation systems. A plurality of local repositories are located in a geographical area. Each of the local repositories includes updated versions of navigation data for the navigation systems. Owners of vehicles having navigation systems may visit any of the repositories from time to time where they can obtain updated versions of the navigation data for their navigation systems. Subscriptions for obtaining updated navigation data would be available to the owners of navigation systems that would entitle them to obtain updated navigation data from the repositories. Procedures for updating the local repositories are also provided. The system and method can be used for updating other types of software.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2001Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Navteq North America, LLCInventors: John Ahrens, John Jasper, Joseph Kohler, T. Russell Shields
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Patent number: 6490347Abstract: A method of providing for customer selection of a circuit selection algorithm for use in a public network comprises the steps of storing a plurality of circuit selection algorithms in public network memory, translating a routing number for a call into customer data, matching the customer data with a trunk block circuit selection algorithm and controlling the delivery of calls to a customer in accordance with the trunk block circuit selection algorithm. The customer may also custom design their own circuit selection algorithm and input their custom designed algorithm into public network memory along with others for selection in accordance with their customer criteria, for example, time of day or day of week, low traffic period, high traffic period or other criteria.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1998Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: AT&T Corp.Inventors: Craig L. DeCaluwe, Robert G. Demmert, Joseph Kohler, Patricia A. Litzo, Joseph H. McCarthy
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Publication number: 20020010542Abstract: A system and method for distributing information for storage media, and in particular, for distributing updated navigation data, such as geographical data and navigation application programs, contained on storage media and used in in-vehicle navigation systems. A plurality of local repositories are located in a geographical area. Each of the local repositories includes updated versions of navigation data for the navigation systems. Owners of vehicles having navigation systems may visit any of the repositories from time to time where they can obtain updated versions of the navigation data for their navigation systems. Subscriptions for obtaining updated navigation data would be available to the owners of navigation systems that would entitle them to obtain updated navigation data from the repositories. Procedures for updating the local repositories are also provided. The system and method can be used for updating other types of software.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Inventors: John Ahrens, John Jasper, Joseph Kohler, T. Russell Shield
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Publication number: 20010040952Abstract: A method of providing for customer selection of a circuit selection algorithm comprises the steps of storing a plurality of circuit selection algorithms in memory, translating a routing number for a call into customer data, matching the customer data with a trunk block circuit selection algorithm and controlling the delivery of calls in accordance with the trunk block circuit selection algorithm. The customer may also custom design their own circuit selection algorithm and input their custom designed algorithm into memory along with others for selection in accordance with their customer criteria, for example, time of day or day of week, low traffic period, high traffic period or other criteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 1998Publication date: November 15, 2001Inventors: CRAIG L. DECALUWE, ROBERT G. DEMMERT, JOSEPH KOHLER, PATRICIA A. LITZO, JOSEPH H. MCCARTHY
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Patent number: 6289276Abstract: A system and method for distributing information for storage media, and in particular, for distributing updated navigation data, such as geographical data and navigation application programs, contained on storage media and used in in-vehicle navigation systems. A plurality of local repositories are located in a geographical area. Each of the local repositories includes updated versions of navigation data for the navigation systems. Owners of vehicles having navigation systems may visit any of the repositories from time to time where they can obtain updated versions of the navigation data for their navigation systems. Subscriptions for obtaining updated navigation data would be available to the owners of navigation systems that would entitle them to obtain updated navigation data from the repositories. Procedures for updating the local repositories are also provided. The system and method can be used for updating other types of software.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2000Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Navigation Technologies CorporationInventors: John Ahrens, John Jasper, Joseph Kohler, T. Russell Shields
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Patent number: 6195416Abstract: In a large switching system, a complete record of a call through a network can be collected by having each switch that processes the call, record pertinent data and return the collected data to a particular switch where the collected data is stored. A complete call history simplifies network maintenance and permits precise identification of calling and called parties on a call-by-call basis.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1998Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: AT&T Corp.Inventors: Craig L. DeCaluwe, Robert G. Demmert, Joseph Kohler, Joseph H. Mc Carthy
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Patent number: 6131066Abstract: A system and method for distributing information for storage media, and in particular, for distributing updated navigation data, such as geographical data and navigation application programs, contained on storage media and used in in-vehicle navigation systems. A plurality of local repositories are located in a geographical area. Each of the local repositories includes updated versions of navigation data for the navigation systems. Owners of vehicles having navigation systems may visit any of the repositories from time to time where they can obtain updated versions of the navigation data for their navigation systems. Subscriptions for obtaining updated navigation data would be available to the owners of navigation systems that would entitle them to obtain updated navigation data from the repositories. Procedures for updating the local repositories are also provided. The system and method can be used for updating other types of software.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2000Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Assignee: Navigation Technologies Corp.Inventors: John Ahrens, John Jasper, Joseph Kohler, T. Russell Shields
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Patent number: 6018695Abstract: A system and method for distributing information for storage media, and in particular, for distributing updated navigation data, such as geographical data and navigation application programs, contained on storage media and used in in-vehicle navigation systems. A plurality of local repositories are located in a geographical area. Each of the local repositories includes updated versions of navigation data for the navigation systems. Owners of vehicles having navigation systems may visit any of the repositories from time to time where they can obtain updated versions of the navigation data for their navigation systems. Subscriptions for obtaining updated navigation data would be available to the owners of navigation systems that would entitle them to obtain updated navigation data from the repositories. Procedures for updating the local repositories are also provided. The system and method can be used for updating other types of software.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1999Date of Patent: January 25, 2000Assignee: Navigation Technologies CorporationInventors: John Ahrens, John Jasper, Joseph Kohler, T. Russell Shields
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Patent number: 5951620Abstract: A system and method for distributing information for storage media, and in particular, for distributing updated navigation data, such as geographical data and navigation application programs, contained on storage media and used in in-vehicle navigation systems. A plurality of local repositories are located in a geographical area. Each of the local repositories includes updated versions of navigation data for the navigation systems. Owners of vehicles having navigation systems may visit any of the repositories from time to time where they can obtain updated versions of the navigation data for their navigation systems. Subscriptions for obtaining updated navigation data would be available to the owners of navigation systems that would entitle them to obtain updated navigation data from the repositories. Procedures for updating the local repositories are also provided. The system and method can be used for updating other types of software.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1996Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Navigation Technologies CorporationInventors: John Ahrens, John Jasper, Joseph Kohler, T. Russell Shields
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Patent number: D583436Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2008Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Inventor: Corbet Joseph Kohler