Patents by Inventor Linda A. Young
Linda A. Young 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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Publication number: 20240081568Abstract: A slide mat is presented. The slide mat is a thin and stylish protective support upon which a heavy and/or large kitchen countertop appliance such as a stand mixer are set upon, particularly a surface such as a countertop. The mat allows the appliance to be moved, or slid, over a surface with a minimum of physical effort. The mat is placed upon a surface of any type of material including but not limited to: stone, granite, quartz, synthetic material, laminated composite, wood, polished concrete, or the like. The use of the mat upon any specific type of surface is not intended to be a limiting factor of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventor: Linda Young
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Patent number: 11765433Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving program content and data describing program content from a content source, and automatically identifying, based on user preferences of a first user, one or more relevant products or services displayed in the program content. Product-related metadata associated with the program content is identified. The product-related metadata including data relating to the one or more relevant products or services displayed in the program content. The program content is communicated to a display device for presentation to a first user in a first portion of the display device, and the product-related metadata is communicated to a second display device for presentation to a second user substantially simultaneously with the presentation of the program content in the first display device. A user commentary is received from the second device, the user commentary generated by the second user and associated with the program content or product-related metadata.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: EBAY INC.Inventors: Michael George Lenahan, Amanda Johnson, Ben Lucas Mitchell, Chahn Chung, Linda Young
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Publication number: 20230182849Abstract: A tracking element protection device includes a first part, two clamp members and a second part. The first part includes a first recess, and the second part includes a second recess. A tracking element is received in the first recess. The first and second parts are connected to each other by two fasteners. The two clamp members are located between the first and second parts so as to clamp the protection device to a bicycle frame between the two clamp members. Each fastener includes a head and a threaded shank which extends through the second part and is threadedly connected a threaded hole in the first part. The head of each fastener includes three first positioning portions. A key is mounted to the head and includes three second positioning portions which are engaged with the first positioning portions to unscrew the fastener to separate the first and second parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2021Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventor: LINDA YOUNG
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Publication number: 20230027146Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving program content and data describing program content from a content source, and automatically identifying, based on user preferences of a first user, one or more relevant products or services displayed in the program content. Product-related metadata associated with the program content is identified. The product-related metadata including data relating to the one or more relevant products or services displayed in the program content. The program content is communicated to a display device for presentation to a first user in a first portion of the display device, and the product-related metadata is communicated to a second display device for presentation to a second user substantially simultaneously with the presentation of the program content in the first display device. A user commentary is received from the second device, the user commentary generated by the second user and associated with the program content or product-related metadata.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: Michael George Lenahan, Amanda Johnson, Ben Lucas Mitchell, Chahn Chung, Linda Young
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Patent number: 11438665Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving program content and data describing program content from a content source, and automatically identifying, based on user preferences of a first user, one or more relevant products or services displayed in the program content. Product-related metadata associated with the program content is identified. The product-related metadata including data relating to the one or more relevant products or services displayed in the program content. The program content is communicated to a display device for presentation to a first user in a first portion of the display device, and the product-related metadata is communicated to a second display device for presentation to a second user substantially simultaneously with the presentation of the program content in the first display device. A user commentary is received from the second device, the user commentary generated by the second user and associated with the program content or product-related metadata.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: EBAY INC.Inventors: Michael George Lenahan, Amanda Johnson, Ben Lucas Mitchell, Chahn Chung, Linda Young
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Patent number: 11157944Abstract: A method and system for bringing together online and offline advertising uses partner-encoded anonymous links that are associated with consumer data. The partner-encoded anonymous links allow processing without personally identifiable information (PII) in a secure environment. Data is matched using identifiers that are encrypted for use in connection with individual match distribution partners. The method and system allows a marketer to utilize offline data to precisely target advertisements without the use of PII, and to perform analytics concerning the use of the online advertisements to more precisely determine the effectiveness of multichannel marketing efforts.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: LiveRamp, Inc.Inventors: Thierry Roullier, Dana S. Robbins, Linda Young, Scott Jones, Mike Zukerman, Russell Della Rosa
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Patent number: 10990686Abstract: A method and system for bringing together online and offline advertising uses anonymous links that are associated with consumer data. The anonymous links allow processing without personally identifiable information (PII) in a secure environment. Data is matched using the anonymous links. The method and system allows a marketer to utilize offline data to precisely target advertisements without the use of PII, and to perform analytics concerning the use of the online advertisements to more precisely determine the effectiveness of multichannel marketing efforts.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: LiveRamp, Inc.Inventors: Thierry Roullier, Dana S. Robbins, Linda Young, Scott Jones, Mike Zuckerman
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Publication number: 20210021902Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving program content and data describing program content from a content source, and automatically identifying, based on user preferences of a first user, one or more relevant products or services displayed in the program content. Product-related metadata associated with the program content is identified. The product-related metadata including data relating to the one or more relevant products or services displayed in the program content. The program content is communicated to a display device for presentation to a first user in a first portion of the display device, and the product-related metadata is communicated to a second display device for presentation to a second user substantially simultaneously with the presentation of the program content in the first display device. A user commentary is received from the second device, the user commentary generated by the second user and associated with the program content or product-related metadata.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Michael George Lenahan, Amanda Johnson, Ben Lucas Mitchell, Chahn Chung, Linda Young
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Patent number: 10827226Abstract: Systems, methods and media for purchasing and commenting on identified products in media content are provided. In one example, a method comprises receiving media content from a content source and accessing data relating to an aspect of the media content, such as a product or service shown in the media content. The media content is communicated to first and second display devices for presentation to respective first and second users, and the data relating to an aspect of the media content is also sent to the first and second devices for presentation to the first and second users at about the same time. User commentary generated by the first or second user associated with the media content or the data relating to an aspect of the media content is received from the first or second device.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: eBay Inc.Inventors: Michael George Lenahan, Amanda Johnson, Ben Lucas Mitchell, Chahn Chung, Linda Young
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Publication number: 20180249220Abstract: Systems, methods and media for purchasing and commenting on identified products in media content are provided. In one example, a method comprises receiving media content from a content source and accessing data relating to an aspect of the media content, such as a product or service shown in the media content. The media content is communicated to first and second display devices for presentation to respective first and second users, and the data relating to an aspect of the media content is also sent to the first and second devices for presentation to the first and second users at about the same time. User commentary generated by the first or second user associated with the media content or the data relating to an aspect of the media content is received from the first or second device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Michael George Lenahan, Amanda Johnson, Ben Lucas Mitchell, Chahn Chung, Linda Young
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Patent number: 10053171Abstract: A bicycle lock includes a U-shaped body and a pivotal portion pivotably connected to the first end of the U-shaped body. A head is formed on the second end of the U-shaped body and includes a lock unit received therein. The lock unit includes a nut and a core unit which is co-rotated with the nut. The nut is rotated by using a key. The core unit includes a core and a restriction plate which is co-rotated with the core and includes a notch. A safety unit is received in the lock unit and includes an engaging member and a resilient member which biases the engaging member to be engaged with a notch of the restriction plate to prevent the core unit from being rotated. The engaging member includes a protrusion which contacts the outer periphery of the nut to prevent the nut from being rotated by unauthorized tools.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Pinhead Components Inc.Inventor: Linda Young
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Patent number: 9967629Abstract: Systems, methods and media for purchasing and commenting on identified products in streamed media are provided. In one example, a method comprises receiving program content and data describing program content from a content source and identifying product-related metadata associated with the program content. The product-related metadata includes data relating to one or more products or services displayed in the program content. In one embodiment, the program content is communicated to a display device for presentation to a first user in the display device. User commentary is received from a second device and communicated to the first user while the first user is viewing the program content. Commentaries of other users, for example in a wider social group, can also be presented to the first user.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: eBay Inc.Inventors: Michael George Lenahan, Amanda Johnson, Ben Lucas Mitchell, Chahn Chung, Linda Young
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Patent number: 9917691Abstract: A method and system for bringing together online and offline advertising uses anonymous links that are associated with consumer data. The anonymous links allow processing without personally identifiable information (PII) in a secure environment. Data is matched using the anonymous links, and further using identifiers that are encrypted for use in connection with individual match distribution partners. The method and system allows a marketer to utilize offline data to precisely target advertisements without the use of PII, and to perform analytics concerning the use of the online advertisements to more precisely determine the effectiveness of multichannel marketing efforts.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Acxiom CorporationInventors: Thierry Roullier, Dana S. Robbins, Linda Young, Scott Jones, Mike Zukerman
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Patent number: 9916604Abstract: A method and system for bringing together online and offline advertising uses anonymous links that are associated with consumer data. The anonymous links allow processing without personally identifiable information (PII) in a secure environment. Data is matched using the anonymous links, and further using identifiers that are encrypted for use in connection with individual match distribution partners. The method and system allows a marketer to utilize offline data to precisely target advertisements without the use of PII, and to perform analytics concerning the use of the online advertisements to more precisely determine the effectiveness of multichannel marketing efforts.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Acxiom CorporationInventors: Thierry Roullier, Dana S. Robbins, Linda Young, Scott Jones, Mike Zukerman
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Publication number: 20170237555Abstract: A method and system for bringing together online and offline advertising uses anonymous links that are associated with consumer data. The anonymous links allow processing without personally identifiable information (PII) in a secure environment. Data is matched using the anonymous links, and further using identifiers that are encrypted for use in connection with individual match distribution partners. The method and system allows a marketer to utilize offline data to precisely target advertisements without the use of PII, and to perform analytics concerning the use of the online advertisements to more precisely determine the effectiveness of multichannel marketing efforts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Thierry Roullier, Dana S. Robbins, Linda Young, Scott Jones, Mike Zukerman
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Publication number: 20170236168Abstract: A method and system for bringing together online and offline advertising uses anonymous links that are associated with consumer data. The anonymous links allow processing without personally identifiable information (PII) in a secure environment. Data is matched using the anonymous links, and further using identifiers that are encrypted for use in connection with individual match distribution partners. The method and system allows a marketer to utilize offline data to precisely target advertisements without the use of PII, and to perform analytics concerning the use of the online advertisements to more precisely determine the effectiveness of multichannel marketing efforts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Thierry Roullier, Dana S. Robbins, Linda Young, Scott Jones, Mike Zukerman
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Publication number: 20170164057Abstract: Systems, methods and media for purchasing and commenting on identified products in streamed media are provided. In one example, a method comprises receiving program content and data describing program content from a content source and identifying product-related metadata associated with the program content. The product-related metadata includes data relating to one or more products or services displayed in the program content. In one embodiment, the program content is communicated to a display device for presentation to a first user in the display device. User commentary is received from a second device and communicated to the first user while the first user is viewing the program content. Commentaries of other users, for example in a wider social group, can also be presented to the first user.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Michael George Lenahan, Amanda Johnson, Ben Lucas Mitchell, Chahn Chung, Linda Young
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Patent number: 9665883Abstract: A method and system for bringing together online and offline advertising uses anonymous links that are associated with consumer data. The anonymous links allow processing without personally identifiable information (PII) in a secure environment. Data is matched using the anonymous links, and further using identifiers that are encrypted for use in connection with individual match distribution partners. The method and system allows a marketer to utilize offline data to precisely target advertisements without the use of PII, and to perform analytics concerning the use of the online advertisements to more precisely determine the effectiveness of multichannel marketing efforts.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Acxiom CorporationInventors: Thierry Roullier, Dana S. Robbins, Linda Young, Scott Jones, Mike Zukerman
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Patent number: 9584866Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving program content and data describing program content from a content source, and automatically identifying, based on user preferences of a first user, one or more relevant products or services displayed in the program content. Product-related metadata associated with the program content is identified. The product-related metadata including data relating to the one or more relevant products or services displayed in the program content. The program content is communicated to a display device for presentation to a first user in a first portion of the display device, and the product-related metadata is communicated to a second display device for presentation to a second user substantially simultaneously with the presentation of the program content in the first display device. A user commentary is received from the second device, the user commentary generated by the second user and associated with the program content or product-related metadata.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2016Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: eBay Inc.Inventors: Michael George Lenahan, Amanda Johnson, Ben Lucas Mitchell, Chahn Chung, Linda Young
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Publication number: 20160156980Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving program content and data describing program content from a content source, and automatically identifying, based on user preferences of a first user, one or more relevant products or services displayed in the program content. Product-related metadata associated with the program content is identified. The product-related metadata including data relating to the one or more relevant products or services displayed in the program content. The program content is communicated to a display device for presentation to a first user in a first portion of the display device, and the product-related metadata is communicated to a second display device for presentation to a second user substantially simultaneously with the presentation of the program content in the first display device. A user commentary is received from the second device, the user commentary generated by the second user and associated with the program content or product-related metadata.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2016Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Michael George Lenahan, Amanda Johnson, Ben Lucas Mitchell, Chahn Chung, Linda Young