Patents by Inventor Lawrence A. Gordon
Lawrence A. Gordon 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: 8001056Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards inferring an online matching profile based on progressively receiving a prospect's inputs. Access to other matching profiles is provided to the prospect, and while viewing such profiles of other participants, the prospect may progressively provide inputs, such that the prospect's profile may be inferred. As the prospect continues viewing and progressively providing additional inputs, a number of compatibility metrics presented to the prospect may be increased, as does a degree of compatibility of matches that may be suggested to the prospect. At any time during the viewing and progressive input process, the prospect may be presented with their inferred profile. The prospect may then accept and/or modify various elements within the inferred profile.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Yahoo! Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Gordon Tesler, Dennis Chu
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Publication number: 20100250578Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for conducting a profile based search. The method and system includes receiving a search request including one or more search terms from a user, parsing the search request into categorical verticals, determining search refinement data relative to the categorical verticals, the search refinement data including at least one of: profile information, environmental data relative to the search request and historical behavior data relating to the search request or the user and accessing a database of aggregated search data based on the search refinement data. The method and system includes using the aggregated search data, determining a most relevant search query and a most relevant user profile, refining the search request based on the most relevant search query and most relevant user profile and generating an output display of a search result set based on the refined search request.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: YAHOO! INC.Inventors: Athellina Athsani, M. Cameron Jones, Lawrence Gordon Tesler, Elizabeth F. Churchill
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Publication number: 20100082658Abstract: The present invention is directed towards systems and methods for providing contextually relevant suggestions and content in response to user queries. The method according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises receiving a request from a user and retrieving refinement data associated with the request. The method identifies one or more contextually relevant refinement items on the basis of the retrieved refinement data and provides the refinement data and a plurality of results associated with the request.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: YAHOO! INC.Inventors: Athellina Athsani, Lawrence Gordon Tesler, Elizabeth F. Churchill
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Publication number: 20100076775Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards inferring an online matching profile based on progressively receiving a prospect's inputs. Access to other matching profiles is provided to the prospect, and while viewing such profiles of other participants, the prospect may progressively provide inputs, such that the prospect's profile may be inferred. As the prospect continues viewing and progressively providing additional inputs, a number of compatibility metrics presented to the prospect may be increased, as does a degree of compatibility of matches that may be suggested to the prospect. At any time during the viewing and progressive input process, the prospect may be presented with their inferred profile. The prospect may then accept and/or modify various elements within the inferred profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Gordon Tesler, Dennis Chu
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Publication number: 20090199852Abstract: A continuous positive airway pressure device which includes:—an inflatable breathable air reservoir provided with an air inlet/outlet; —a pressurised gas reservoir arranged to apply a predetermined substantially constant pressure on the breathable air reservoir, irrespective of the degree of inflation of the breathable air reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2006Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: Donald Ross McIntyre, James Edward Miles, Geoffrey Mark Shaw, Michael William Ryan, William Jesse Chaloner, Terence James Smith, Lawrence Gordon Alloo, Robert Charles Berry, Cindy McIntyre
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Publication number: 20090078699Abstract: Insulated shipping container and method of making the same. In a preferred embodiment, the insulated shipping container comprises an outer box, an insulated insert, an insulated cover, a payload container and a plurality of coolant members. The outer box comprises a rectangular prismatic cavity bounded by a plurality of rectangular side walls, a closed bottom end, and top closure flaps. The insulated insert is snugly, but removably, disposed within the outer box and is shaped to define a bottom, four sides and a top. The top includes a raised peripheral edge and a recessed shelf. A large rectangular prismatic cavity surrounded by a plurality of smaller cavities extends downwardly from the recessed shelf. The large cavity of the insulated insert is adapted to receive a payload container, together with a pair of coolant saddle bags adapted to surround the payload container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: Neritan Mustafa, Mark Banks, James Nilsen, Lawrence A. Gordon
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Publication number: 20080046968Abstract: A network device and method are directed towards providing a client side sign-in seal for use detecting phishing attempts. In one embodiment, a user of a client device may provide anti-phishing data through a sign-in setup user interface for a website, application, or the like. In one embodiment, the anti-phishing data is an image provided by the user. The user may also provide text, symbols, an audio clip, or the like. The user may also modify aspects of the image, text, symbols, or the like, such as a color. When the user accesses the website, application, or the like, the client device may provide client device data used to locate and display the sign-in seal. If the user is being phished, the anti-phishing data may not be displayed or otherwise played.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: Yahoo! Inc.Inventors: Lee Kimball Cline, Aanchal Gupta, Christopher Michael Blessing, Lawrence Gordon Tesler, John Andrew Geishecker, Naveen Agarwal, Arturo Bejar, Daniel Alexander Hendricks
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Publication number: 20070276457Abstract: An infrared heating device and therapy for lower back pain includes a belt fastenable around a user so that the belt is overlaying at least a portion of a lumbar region of the user. An infrared emitting element is adjustably positionable between the belt and at a selected area of the user's lumbar region where a user desires pain relief therapy. A portable power supply is attachable to the belt and electrically connectable to the infrared emitting element so that the user can receive infrared therapy at specific selected areas of the lower back while moving, standing, sitting, reclining or sleeping.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2006Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventor: Lawrence Gordon
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Patent number: 6868982Abstract: Insulated shipping container and method of making the same. In a preferred embodiment, the insulated shipping container comprises an outer box, an insulated insert, an inner box and a closure member. The outer box, which is preferably made of corrugated fiberboard, comprises a rectangular prismatic cavity bounded by a plurality of rectangular side walls, a closed bottom end, and top closure flaps. The insulated insert is snugly, but removably, disposed within the outer box and is shaped to define a rectangular prismatic cavity bounded by a bottom wall and a plurality of rectangular side walls, the insulated insert having an open top end. The insulated insert is made of a foamed polyurethane body to which on all sides, except its bottom, a thin, flexible, unfoamed polymer bag is integrally bonded.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2001Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Cold Chain Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Lawrence A. Gordon
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Publication number: 20030102317Abstract: Insulated shipping container and method of making the same. In a preferred embodiment, the insulated shipping container comprises an outer box, an insulated insert, an inner box and a closure member. The outer box, which is preferably made of corrugated fiberboard, comprises a rectangular prismatic cavity bounded by a plurality of rectangular side walls, a closed bottom end, and top closure flaps. The insulated insert is snugly, but removably, disposed within the outer box and is shaped to define a rectangular prismatic cavity bounded by a bottom wall and a plurality of rectangular side walls, the insulated insert having an open top end. The insulated insert is made of a foamed polyurethane body to which on all sides, except its bottom, a thin, flexible, unfoamed polymer bag is integrally bonded.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2001Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventor: Lawrence A. Gordon
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Patent number: 6510346Abstract: A therapeutic infrared emitting wrist cover 12 that provides a wrist cover 12, constructed for placement over a human wrist 10, that contains an infrared energy generating system 14. The wrist cover 12 emits infrared energy into the wrist 10 at a localized area corresponding to the carpal tunnel for the purpose of providing therapeutic heat inside the wrist 10 in order to relieve the symptoms and to prevent further trauma associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2000Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Inventor: Lawrence Gordon
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Publication number: 20020072786Abstract: A therapeutic infrared emitting wrist cover 12 that provides a wrist cover 12, constructed for placement over a human wrist 10, that contains an infrared energy generating system 14. The wrist cover 12 emits infrared energy into the wrist 10 at a localized area corresponding to the carpal tunnel for the purpose of providing therapeutic heat inside the wrist 10 in order to relieve the symptoms and to prevent further trauma associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2000Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventor: Lawrence Gordon
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Publication number: 20020011482Abstract: An infrared device for prewarming water is provided with a cassette having a predetermined length of tubing connectable at an inlet to a watrer source and an inlet connected to a device for dispensing hot water. An infrared energy-generating sheet is positioned in the cassette on or adjacent to the tubing or passage. The infrared energy sheet includes a fiberglass support grid, a layer formed on support matrix from a mixture of carbon and polymeric materials capable of producing infrared radiation in response to electrical current passed there through. A pair of electrical conduction power strips are attached along opposite sides of the matrix layer and are attached to input power terminals to provide the required current. The entire cassette may be held together with a glue or may be otherwise bonded or molded into a unit for convenient handling.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2001Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventor: Lawrence Gordon
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Patent number: 6297481Abstract: An infrared food warming device is provided with one or more compartments having one or more food shelves. Food may be placed through an opening on such a food shelf in the compartment. An infrared energy generating sheet is positioned in the compartment on or adjacent to the food shelf. The infrared energy sheet includes a fiberglass support grid, a layer formed on support grid from a mixture of carbon and polymeric materials capable of producing infrared radiation in response to electrical current passed there through. A pair of electrical conduction power strips are attached along opposite sides of the layer and are attached to input power terminals to provide the required current. A polymeric laminate encloses the support grid, the layer and the electrical conduction power strips. The polymeric laminate is substantially transparent to infrared radiation so that it does not become excessively heated.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1998Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Inventor: Lawrence Gordon
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Patent number: 5758898Abstract: A suspension system for the rear wheels (12, 14) of a motor vehicle that are interconnected by an axle housing (10). In the preferred embodiment, the axle housing (10) is positioned by a pair of lower control arms (18, 20), upper control arms (32, 34) and a pair of lateral control links (70, 72). The arrangement provides improved lateral stability for the rear axle (10) and a lower effective roll center.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 1995Date of Patent: June 2, 1998Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey Lawrence Gordon, Stanley Jay Novak, Russell Robert Brown, Donald Lee Gibboney, Donald Gayle Rathgeber
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Patent number: 3941687Abstract: A solids separation system is provided, designed for pneumatic separation of pieces of scrap particularly metallic scrap, into light and heavy fractions. The mixture of pieces of scrap is fed into an enclosed separation vessel wherein they fall by gravity into a horizontally directed stream of air blown into and across the separator vessel, whereby the heaviest pieces fall through the air stream into a heavy solids hopper and the lighter materials are carried downstream by the force of the horizontal air stream into a second hopper. A gas outlet port is provided at the top of the vessel thereby imparting an upward velocity vector to the gas. The horizontal velocity of the gas being reduced by expansion, light metal pieces fall out of the influence of the gas stream into the light solids hopper.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1974Date of Patent: March 2, 1976Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.Inventor: Lawrence Gordon Peterson