Patents by Inventor Kirk Evans
Kirk Evans 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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Patent number: 9342503Abstract: Proper nouns may be correlated across languages by identifying a proper noun term in a first language and identifying a translation associated with the proper noun term, when available. A determination may be made as to whether one or more data stores associates the proper noun term with the translation, and the translation may be correlated with the proper noun term based on the determination.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David Kirk Evans, Dong Yang
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Publication number: 20150100518Abstract: A system for administering a cycle-based collared investment option may include a processor, memory, and an application stored in memory. The application may be executable by the processor to receive a cycle order. The cycle order may include investment data and a plurality of cycle parameters. The application may further by executable by the processor to send a derivative contract transaction request to a hedge advisor. The derivative contract transaction may be based on the investment data and cycle parameters. The application may further by executable by the processor to receive a daily market value corresponding to a held derivative contract from the hedge advisor. The application may further by executable by the processor to calculate a cycle interim value rate of return. The cycle interim value may be calculated by applying a predetermined formula that accounts for the daily market value received from the hedge advisor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: William Lowe, Kirk Evans, Brett Agnew
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Patent number: 8825620Abstract: Substrings within strings, such as words within words, are identified based at least in part on recorded behavior of users that have submitted the strings or substrings as search queries. The behavior may relate to actions taken by the users upon having submitting the search queries. The actions may be actions taken in connection with an electronic marketplace, such as actions related to the consumption of items offered in the electronic marketplace. The identified strings and corresponding substrings are used in connection with processing search queries. The strings and substrings may be used to update a search index and/or to modify received search queries for processing.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: A9.com, Inc.Inventors: Gerard Fliedner, Daniel E. Rose, David Kirk Evans
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Patent number: 7717263Abstract: Portable container support systems are disclosed which include at least one re-closable enclosure which is operable to be coupled to the exterior of a portable container, and which has an integral support coupling adapted to receive supports used for supporting the portable container in a preferred orientation, such as a nearly vertical position for use as a rack for assembled articles. Various re-closable enclosures are disclosed which enable convenient deployment of support legs while providing protection for the supports when stowed for transport. The system may be used with a wide variety of portable containers, such as pool cue cases, golf bags, equipment bags, etc.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2007Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Inventors: Kirk Boyd Evans, Wayne Kirk Evans
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Patent number: 7437071Abstract: A localized and distributive optical switching control system is separated into three localized systems: a sensor system, a processor system, and a position driver system. The sensor system detects the light transmission efficiency from the input port to the output port, and sends an error signal to the processor system; the processor system processes the error signal and, based upon predefined compensators and control algorithms, generates a control output signal to rectify the error to the sending and/or receiving position driver(s); the position driver(s) receives the control output signal then repositions the sending and/or receiving mirror(s) to the desired position for optimum signal transmission. The amount of communication data and the amount of routing paths between components are reduced, thus decreasing system reaction time and heat generated, allowing controls to be installed on smaller circuits, such as ASIC, and the arrays to be placed closer together.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2002Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Sudharshan Bhat, Kirk Evans, Raffi Garabedian, Keith O'Hara, Nim Tea
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Publication number: 20080220887Abstract: Pool cue systems are disclosed which include at least one graphical icon on the pool cue shaft adapted to be observed within the shooter's peripheral vision while shooting pool. The icons are preferably aligned along the longitudinal axis of the pool cue shaft at predetermined distances indicative of game parameters, which are stroke lengths, bridge hand locations, and stroke speeds. The icons are adapted to enable easy peripheral observation of pool cue stick motion while shooting pool with the eyes focused on an object billiard ball. The icons may additionally be decorative. Methods of use, making, and doing business are integral to the pool cue systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Kirk Boyd Evans, Wayne Kirk Evans
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Patent number: 7353943Abstract: Pool cue case systems are disclosed which include at least one re-closable enclosure which is operable to be coupled, preferably releasably coupled, to the exterior of a pool cue case or the like, and which has an integral support coupling adapted to receive supports used for supporting the case in a nearly vertical position for use, for example, as a pool cue rack for assembled pool cues. Various re-closable enclosures are disclosed which enable convenient deployment of support legs while providing protection for the supports when stowed for transport.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2005Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Inventors: Kirk Boyd Evans, Wayne Kirk Evans
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Publication number: 20080029657Abstract: Portable container support systems are disclosed which include at least one re-closable enclosure which is operable to be coupled to the exterior of a portable container, and which has an integral support coupling adapted to receive supports used for supporting the portable container in a preferred orientation, such as a nearly vertical position for use as a rack for assembled articles. Various re-closable enclosures are disclosed which enable convenient deployment of support legs while providing protection for the supports when stowed for transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventors: Kirk Evans, Wayne Evans
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Publication number: 20060196791Abstract: Pool cue case systems are disclosed which include at least one re-closable enclosure which is operable to be coupled, preferably releasably coupled, to the exterior of a pool cue case or the like, and which has an integral support coupling adapted to receive supports used for supporting the case in a nearly vertical position for use, for example, as a pool cue rack for assembled pool cues. Various re-closable enclosures are disclosed which enable convenient deployment of support legs while providing protection for the supports when stowed for transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2005Publication date: September 7, 2006Inventors: Kirk Evans, Wayne Evans
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Publication number: 20060030417Abstract: Pool cue systems are disclosed which include at least one graphical icon on the pool cue shaft adapted to be observed with the shooter's peripheral vision while shooting pool. The icons are preferably aligned along the longitudinal axis of the pool cue shaft at predetermined distances indicative of game parameters such as stroke lengths. The icons are adapted to enable easy peripheral observation of pool cue stick motion while shooting pool with the eyes focused on an object billiard ball. The icons may additionally be decorative. An icon location may be adjustable. Methods of use, making, and doing business are integral to the pool cue systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2004Publication date: February 9, 2006Inventors: Kirk Evans, Wayne Evans
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Publication number: 20060030418Abstract: Pool cue systems are disclosed which include at least one graphical icon on the pool cue shaft adapted to be observed with the shooter's peripheral vision while shooting pool. The icons are preferably aligned along the length of the pool cue shaft at predetermined distances indicative of game parameters such as stroke lengths, bridge hand locations, or stroke speed indicator lengths. The icons are adapted to enable easy peripheral observation of pool cue stick motion, including 3-axis rotations, while shooting pool with the eyes focused on an object billiard ball. The icons may additionally indicate physical properties of the pool cue shaft. The icons may additionally have decorative or commercial uses. In some embodiments, an icon location may be adjustable between two or more predetermined distances.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2005Publication date: February 9, 2006Inventors: Kirk Evans, Wayne Evans
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Publication number: 20020176648Abstract: A localized and distributive optical switching control system is separated into three localized systems: a sensor system, a processor system, and a position driver system. The sensor system detects the light transmission efficiency from the input port to the output port, and sends an error signal to the processor system; the processor system processes the error signal and, based upon predefined compensators and control algorithms, generates a control output signal to rectify the error to the sending and/or receiving position driver(s); the position driver(s) receives the control output signal then repositions the sending and/or receiving mirror(s) to the desired position for optimum signal transmission. The amount of communication data and the amount of routing paths between components are reduced, thus decreasing system reaction time and heat generated, allowing controls to be installed on smaller circuits, such as ASIC, and the arrays to be placed closer together.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2002Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventors: Sudharshan Bhat, Kirk Evans, Raffi Garabedian, Keith O'Hara, Nim Tea
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Patent number: D669538Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Inventor: T. Kirk Evans