Patents by Inventor Kenneth Murphy

Kenneth Murphy 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: 11973779
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to monitoring a computing network to determine data exfiltration. A computing platform may use time-series modeling to determine anomalous network activity with respect to outgoing data. Additional aspects of this disclosure relate to analysis of web activities associated with a user to determine compromised user accounts/devices. The computing platform may use domain categorization to determine if web activity associated with a user is anomalous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Kaye, Nikhil Sanil, Dipika Joshi, Colin Murphy, Satyanarayana R. Mandapati
  • Patent number: 9396192
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tagging a media asset are provided. A plurality of communications is received from a plurality of users. Each of the plurality of communications includes words spoken by a respective one of the users while accessing the media asset and is associated with a media asset play position during which the respective words were spoken. A subset of the plurality of communications is selected for which the associated media asset play position is within a range of play positions, the range of play positions being shorter than the duration of the media asset. A word that a threshold number of the selected communications have in common is identified. The word is cross-referenced with an attribute database to retrieve an attribute associated with the word. The retrieved attribute is assigned to the media asset within the range of play positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: David John Wheatley, Kenneth Murphy
  • Publication number: 20150149473
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tagging a media asset are provided. A plurality of communications is received from a plurality of users. Each of the plurality of communications includes words spoken by a respective one of the users while accessing the media asset and is associated with a media asset play position during which the respective words were spoken. A subset of the plurality of communications is selected for which the associated media asset play position is within a range of play positions, the range of play positions being shorter than the duration of the media asset. A word that a threshold number of the selected communications have in common is identified. The word is cross-referenced with an attribute database to retrieve an attribute associated with the word. The retrieved attribute is assigned to the media asset within the range of play positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: David John Wheatley, Kenneth Murphy
  • Patent number: 8990223
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for managing an aggregation database. Matching rules that describe filters may be defined to determine how to match a media content record received from an external source to a stored record in the aggregation database. Fuzzy matching may be used to match attribute fields of the received record and stored records. Based on the results of the fuzzy matching, the received primary media content record may be linked to a stored record in the aggregation database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Melnychenko, Beth A. Gehman, Susan E. Grant, Jason Mowry, Jill Mowry, Kenneth Murphy, Victoria Tang, Xiaomin Wang, Jennifer M. Wolfe, Paul Wolfe
  • Patent number: 8851231
    Abstract: A housing with a first end wall and second end wall with a first baffle and second baffle spaced apart and positioned between end walls with a cover attached to form a first chamber, an intermediate chamber and a third chamber. An intake tube is inserted through the first end wall, first baffle and second baffle to terminate at an exit end in the third chamber. An exhaust tube is inserted through the second end wall, second baffle and first baffle to terminate at an intake end in the first chamber. The intake tube and exhaust tube each have openings in an intermediate tube wall. The exhaust tube has openings in a second tube wall portion. There is an intermediate port in the first baffle. A threaded shaft of a valve is threadably engaged in a fitting attached in the second end wall to be positioned opposed the exit end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Inventor: Kenneth Murphy
  • Publication number: 20140095341
    Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a custom media bundle are provided. In some embodiments, a quantity of media to be included in a custom media bundle is determined based on a user profile. A media content collection is selected, and from the media content collection a set of media assets containing a number of media assets corresponding the determined quantity is selected. A custom media bundle is generated that includes the selected set of media assets. In response to a user selection, one or more financial transactions are performed to grant the user access to the set of media assets of the custom media bundle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Steven Woods, Kenneth Murphy
  • Publication number: 20140006423
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for managing an aggregation database. Matching rules that describe filters may be defined to determine how to match a media content record received from an external source to a stored record in the aggregation database. Fuzzy matching may be used to match attribute fields of the received record and stored records. Based on the results of the fuzzy matching, the received primary media content record may be linked to a stored record in the aggregation database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark A. Melnychenko, Beth A. Gehman, Susan E. Grant, Jason Mowry, Jill Mowry, Kenneth Murphy, Victoria Tang, Xiaomin Wang, Jennifer M. Wolfe, Paul Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20120232259
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel lymphocyte inhibitory receptor termed BTLA which is expressed on both T and B cells, and identifies B7 family member B7x as interacting with BTLA to attenuate lymphocyte activity. Methods and compositions for modulating BTLA-mediated negative signaling and interfering with the interaction of BTLA and B7x for therapeutic, diagnostic and research purposes are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Kenneth Murphy, Norihiko Watanabe, Theresa Murphy, Jianfei Yang
  • Publication number: 20120214972
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel lymphocyte inhibitory receptor termed BTLA which is expressed on both T and B cells, and identifies B7 family member B7x as interacting with BTLA to attenuate lymphocyte activity. Methods and compositions for modulating BTLA-mediated negative signaling and interfering with the interaction of BTLA and B7x for therapeutic, diagnostic and research purposes are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Kenneth Murphy, Norihiko Watanabe, Theresa Murphy, Jianfei Yang
  • Publication number: 20090171774
    Abstract: A method for displaying a plurality of mattresses according to a color scheme is provided. The method includes categorizing a plurality of mattresses into at least three different types based on features of the mattresses other than size (e.g., based on comfort or style), designating a different color for each type of mattress, and displaying each of the mattresses with the designated color, or an article having the designated color, for the particular mattress type. For example, the article may include a pillow and/or foot protector having the designated color displayed prominently for a customer's reference. The method may further include grouping at least a portion of the mattresses together within the showroom based on the type of mattress, and displaying one of each type of mattress in a common region (e.g., a comparison center) for side-by-side comparisons of the different types of mattresses by customers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Robert S. Stagner, Kenneth Murphy
  • Publication number: 20090171864
    Abstract: A method for displaying a plurality of mattresses according to a color scheme is provided. The method includes categorizing a plurality of mattresses into at least three different types based on features of the mattresses other than size (e.g., based on comfort or style), designating a different color for each type of mattress, and displaying each of the mattresses with the designated color, or an article having the designated color, for the particular mattress type. For example, the article may include a pillow and/or foot protector having the designated color displayed prominently for a customer's reference. The method may further include grouping at least a portion of the mattresses together within the showroom based on the type of mattress, and displaying one of each type of mattress in a common region (e.g., a comparison center) for side-by-side comparisons of the different types of mattresses by customers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Mattress Firm, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Stagner, Kenneth Murphy
  • Publication number: 20080036511
    Abstract: This invention relates to line frequency synchronisation for use in diagnostics for alternating current electrical circuits. The invention provides a method of synchronising measurement system frequency with an alternating current line frequency comprising the steps of: adjusting the frequency of the measurement system frequency using a frequency locked loop until the measurement system frequency is within a predetermined range of said alternating current line frequency; and when the measurement system frequency is within a predetermined range of said alternating current line frequency adjusting the phase and the frequency of the measurement system frequency using a phase and frequency locked loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: ICS Triplex Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas Meagher, Kenneth Murphy, Linda Murphy
  • Publication number: 20080019069
    Abstract: This invention relates to fault detection in electrical circuits. The invention provides a switch for a fault tolerant digital output module comprising: an output transistor pair for enabling and disabling an alternating output current; and a current limiter for clamping the output current to a predetermined maximum value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: ICS Triplex Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas Meagher, Kenneth Murphy, Linda Murphy
  • Publication number: 20080019066
    Abstract: This invention relates to overload protection for a circuit driving a direct current (DC) load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: ICS Triplex Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas Meagher, Kenneth Murphy, Linda Murphy
  • Publication number: 20060222922
    Abstract: A method of making a solid oxide fuel cell electrolyte includes preheating a substrate on which an oxide electrolyte layer is to be deposited to a substrate temperature of about 1100° C. and above, impinging a surface of a source comprising the oxide with an electron beam in an evacuated chamber at a pressure of about 10?3 or less mm of Hg devoid of process gas, such as oxygen, to evaporate the oxide in the chamber, and placing the preheated substrate in the chamber where the oxide deposits on the preheated substrate. The oxide fuel cell electrolyte is deposited having a columnar oxide microstructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventor: Kenneth Murphy
  • Publication number: 20060213632
    Abstract: Glass-forming die, such as a parsain-forming or bottle-forming die, includes a die body having a molding surface with a curved contour to form at least a portion of a glass bottle or other article to be made. The die body has one or more cooling passages inside the body wherein the cooling passages is/are non-linear (non-straight) along at least a portion of their length to improve temperature control of the die during the glass forming operation. To this end, the cooling passages are curved in a manner to generally follow the curved contour along at least a portion of the length of the curved contour, and may include heat radiating or turbulating elements in the cooling passage. The glass-forming die alternately, or in addition, can include integral cooling fins, ribs or other heat radiating element on one or more exterior regions of the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Inventors: Russell Vogt, Kenneth Murphy, John He, Robert Hrubec, Gail Cole, Robert Grunstra
  • Patent number: 6875119
    Abstract: An inflatable enclosure comprising: at least one inflating means for inflating said inflatable enclosure; at least one entrance/exit means for entering and exiting said inflatable enclosure; at least one air pressure regulator for maintaining the air pressure in said enclosure when said at least one entrance/exit means is in use, at least one inflatable rigidifying means; wherein at least one of said entrance/exit means and air pressure regulator is air actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Leisure Activities Unlimited
    Inventors: John Kenneth Murphy, Sylvia Ostroskie
  • Publication number: 20040204255
    Abstract: An inflatable enclosure comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: John Kenneth Murphy, Sylvia Ostroskie
  • Patent number: 6231038
    Abstract: A clamp ring assembly for securing a generally circular workpiece to a supporting surface comprises an annular base ring having a radial inner surface of a predetermined diameter and at least one locking member. The base ring further includes at least one opening extending axially therethrough for securing the base ring to the supporting surface. An annular securing ring having a radial outer surface and a radial inner surface is provided. The diameter of the outer surface of the securing ring is the same as or slightly smaller than the diameter of the inner surface of the base ring and the securing ring includes at least one locking member for engaging the locking member of the base ring when the securing ring is assembled with the base ring. The securing ring also includes at least one workpiece engaging member for engaging and holding the workpiece against the supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Greene Tweed of Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: William Keyser, Kenneth Murphy, Timothy Edwards
  • Patent number: D435319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Inventor: Kenneth Murphy