Patents by Inventor Kevin D. Carpenter

Kevin D. Carpenter 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: 20240107118
    Abstract: Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate control of playback of a live content item displayed in a playback user interface. Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate display of key content corresponding to a live content item in a key content user interface. Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate concurrently display of multiple content items in a Multiview user interface. Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate display of insights corresponding to a content item displayed in a playback user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher J. ELLINGFORD, Kevin M. SANDLOW, Lucio MORENO RUFO, Fredric R. VINNA, Policarpo B. WOOD, Antonio ALLEN, William D. CARPENTER, Anton M. DAVYDOV, Jonathan SILVIO, Brian K. SHIRAISHI, Gregory T. SCOTT
  • Patent number: 6325345
    Abstract: This invention relates to a hook-shaped hanger adapted to be attached by a pair of spaced prongs to a vertical panel wall and adapted to support an envelope of plastic film that hangs form that hook-shaped hanger to serve as a temporary file repository for a user. The hook-shaped hanger includes a ridge across the outside surface of the hook that retains the envelope on the hook when a file or the like is being removed from the envelope. The envelope may be a single file envelope supported by a single hanger or a multifile expandable envelope supported by two spaced hangers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: Advantus Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin D. Carpenter
  • Patent number: 6065047
    Abstract: A system for navigating an online information system is disclosed. Subscribers provide topic and action preferences to traverse to a customized content area in which related tasks may be completed. Customized content areas are reached after subscribers make three or fewer selections. Paths to customized content areas are similar for all combinations of topics and actions so subscribers learn quickly how to navigate to any area of the information service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: America Online, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin D. Carpenter, Alexander D. Crosett, III, Scott L. Kauffman, Robert B. Vance, Jr., Susan D. Wylie, Gary A. Yeauger
  • Patent number: 5639210
    Abstract: A shroud for a rotor assembly disposed within a case is provided. The shroud includes suspension apparatus, a control ring, and a blade outer air seal. The suspension apparatus is disposed between the control ring and the case. The control ring includes a body and a first attachment mechanism. The blade outer air seal includes a second attachment mechanism. The first and second attachment mechanisms cooperate to secure the blade outer air seal to the control ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin D. Carpenter, John D. Wiedemer, Paul A. Smith, Jr.
  • Patent number: D436841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Advantus Corp.
    Inventor: Kevin D. Carpenter
  • Patent number: D439145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Advantus Corp.
    Inventor: Kevin D. Carpenter
  • Patent number: D452976
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Assignee: Advantus Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin D. Carpenter