Patents by Inventor Kenneth Mullen

Kenneth Mullen 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: 20170004723
    Abstract: Methods and systems for identifying justification and explanation skills in computer automated scoring of examinee responses by a computer automated scoring criteria that analyzes a response to a prompt, identifies evidence of justification and explanation skills in the response, and outputs an assessment summary. A quick and efficient measurement method of an examinee's justification and explanation skills in mathematical and other constructive response categories where nearly immediate feedback is preferred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin Marsh, Kenneth Mullen
  • Patent number: 5928755
    Abstract: The Impact Cushion is a device created to reduce head and facial injury associated with the head banging and face rubbing behavior of acting out children and youth who are being restrained by adult caretakers in prone or supine positions on the floor or ground. The cushion is positioned between the child's or youth's head and the floor or ground to reduce impact to the head and friction on the face.The inside of the Impact Cushion is made of a 16".times.16".times.1.1/8" thick layer of prime virgin polyurethane laminated to crosslink a 16".times.16".times.1.1/4" thick layer polyethylene (total thickness is 2.3/8"). The layers of polyurethane and polyethylene combine to provide a dynamic cushioning effect that absorbs impact. The outside is covered by 18 oz/sq.yd. heavy duty vinyl reinforced with 22.times.22 psi 1000 denier nylon woven fabric; anti bacterial and anti fungal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Joseph K. Mullen
    Inventor: Joseph Kenneth Mullen