Patents by Inventor Marc A. Brown

Marc A. Brown 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: 20250016126
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer instructions are provided. The method includes retrieving a first set of a media content transmitted by a plurality of interaction clients based on a chronological order, wherein the first set of media content has been saved as part of communications of ephemeral messages between at least two users of the plurality of interaction clients. The method further includes creating a visual representation of the first set of media content, and causing to display, on at least one of the plurality of interaction clients, the visual representation the first set of media content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Nathan Kenneth Boyd, Marc Brown, Hao Long
  • Publication number: 20240420252
    Abstract: A technique for deriving a mashup is described. Given a collection of media content items for sequential playback, a subset of the media content items are selected for inclusion in a mashup, based on selection criteria specified in a template associated with the featured story. The subset of media content items are then arranged in a mashup, which is prepended to the story. By automatically generating a mashup—an abbreviated version of a story—the mashup will increase user engagement and encourage sharing, because the mashup condenses the content into a more digestible and captivating format. By using optimized content selection criteria, the mashup will include only the best and most impactful moments, highlights, or key elements of the story. The shorter version grabs the viewer's attention, maintaining their interest and prompting them to share the condensed experience with others, enticing them to discover the full story.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Nathan Kenneth Boyd, Marc Brown, Shuaiqing Luo, Wenjie Ma, Rasana Manandhar, Anton Shevchenko, Alexander Vodovoz, Yilin Yang
  • Publication number: 20240404142
    Abstract: A system includes one or more hardware processors and at least one memory storing instructions that cause the one or more hardware processors to perform operations including retrieving a first set of a media content captured by an interaction client included in a client device, and retrieving a second set of media content captured by the interaction client included in the client device. The operations also include assigning the first set of media content a first ranking value, and assigning the second set of media content a second ranking value, creating a first visual representation of the first set of media content and a second visual representation of the second set of the second set of media content based on the first ranking value and on the second ranking value, and causing to display, on a display of the client device, the first visual representation and the second visual representation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Nathan Kenneth Boyd, Marc Brown
  • Publication number: 20240395286
    Abstract: A video montage is assembled by one or more processors by selecting a number of media items for use in the video montage from a collection of media items. An audio track having a theme parameter corresponding to a theme parameter of the number of media items is identified, and a video montage incorporating the media items and the audio track is generated. A data structure may specify an identity and order of the media items and a start location of the audio track, and the video montage may be created by generating individual video segments from each media item in the number of media items, and assembling the individual video segments into the video montage based on an order specified in the data structure. Updates or edits to the video montage are represented as changes to the data structure, which is used to generate an updated video montage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Marc Brown, Shuaiqing Luo, Matthew Mahar, Anton Shevchenko, Yin Tang
  • Publication number: 20240393930
    Abstract: A system includes one or more hardware processors and at least one memory storing instructions that cause the one or more hardware processors to perform operations including retrieving, via a client device, a first selection of a first media content captured by an interaction client included in the client device and retrieving, via the client device, a second selection of second media content captured by an application executable by the client device. The operations also include displaying the first selection of the first media content alongside the second selection of the second media content on a display of the client device, and receiving a user selection of the first selection of first media content, of the second selection of the second media content, or of a combination thereof. The operations additionally include providing the user selection as part of a message transmitted via the client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Nathan Kenneth Boyd, Marc Brown, Yu-Chi Chen, Xiaoke Wang
  • Publication number: 20240375895
    Abstract: An assembly for varying pick normal force in an imaging device includes a spring mounted above a pick mechanism having a pick arm mounted at a first end thereof on a shaft and a pick roller mounted at a second end of the pick arm. A rib projects from the first end of the pick arm towards the spring such that the spring is in contact with the rib to impart a rotational force to the pick arm. The rib on the pick arm changes an amount of deflection of the spring as the angular position of the pick arm changes such that an amount of the rotational force imparted by the spring to the pick arm changes thereby changing an amount of a normal force applied by the pick roller to a media stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy Marc Brown, Ronaldo Maningas Calapis, Robert McAlister Whitesell
  • Publication number: 20240375896
    Abstract: An assembly for restraining media in an input tray includes a pick mechanism having a pick arm mounted at a first end thereof on a shaft. A media stop is positioned to be engageable by a leading edge of the media when the media is disposed in the input tray. The media stop is held by the pick arm in a media stop position for restraining the media in a media loading position when the pick arm is in a raised position and is released by the pick arm from being held in the media stop position when the pick arm is in a lowered position. A spring mounted above the pick mechanism imparts a downward force at the first end of the pick arm for holding the pick arm in the raised position in order to hold the media stop member in the media stop position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy Marc Brown, Ronaldo Maningas Calapis, Robert McAlister Whitesell
  • Publication number: 20240358674
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cannabinoid, and dosage forms comprising same, for oral delivery, such as sublingual or buccal delivery. The compositions of the present disclosure are substantially homogeneous and remain stable and monophasic upon storage. Also provided are methods of using the compositions for pain management and to treat various diseases and conditions, including dementia, sleep disorders, movement disorders, mental disorders, and multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: RHODES TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventors: Ping CHANG, Marc BROWN, Charles EVANS
  • Publication number: 20240211101
    Abstract: Method of generating selectable items providing post-viewing context actions starts with a processor receiving a media content item with first media overlay from first client device. Processor causes an active notification associated with the media content item to be displayed on a notification user interface by a second client device. Processor receives a selection of the active notification from the second client device and in response to receiving the selection of the active notification, causes the media content item to be displayed by the second client device. The processor, in response to the media content item being displayed by the second client device, causes the second client device to display the notification user interface comprising an inactive notification and a first selectable item that is associated with the first media overlay. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2024
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Marc Brown, Shaun Harrison, Christie Marie Heikkinen, David Phillip Taitz, Jeremy Baker Voss
  • Patent number: 12011430
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cannabinoid, and dosage forms comprising same, for oral delivery, such as sublingual or buccal delivery. The compositions of the present disclosure are substantially homogeneous and remain stable and monophasic upon storage. Also provided are methods of using the compositions for pain management and to treat various diseases and conditions, including dementia, sleep disorders, movement disorders, mental disorders, and multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: RHODES TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventors: Ping Chang, Marc Brown, Charles Evans
  • Patent number: 11899905
    Abstract: Method of generating selectable items providing post-viewing context actions starts with a processor receiving a media content item with first media overlay from first client device. Processor causes an active notification associated with the media content item to be displayed on a notification user interface by a second client device. Processor receives a selection of the active notification from the second client device and in response to receiving the selection of the active notification, causes the media content item to be displayed by the second client device. The processor, in response to the media content item being displayed by the second client device, causes the second client device to display the notification user interface comprising an inactive notification and a first selectable item that is associated with the first media overlay. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Brown, Shaun Harrison, Christie Marie Heikkinen, David Phillip Taitz, Jeremy Baker Voss
  • Publication number: 20230172937
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to topical formulations and methods of treating skin diseases using topical formulations comprising a JAK 1/2 inhibitor, which is ruxolitinib, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and an organic amine pH adjusting agent. The skin diseases for treatment include, but are not limited to, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, alopecia, vitiligo, Reiter's syndrome, pityriasis rubra pilaris, epidermolysis bullosa simplex, palmoplantar keratoderma, pachyonychia congenita, steatocystoma multiplex, cutaneous lichen planus, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, hidradenitis suppurativa, contact dermatitis, ichthyosis, and a disorder of keratinization. The organic amine pH adjusting agent is a tertiary amine or an alkanol amine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: INCYTE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Naresh MODEPALLI, Trupti SHETH, Marc BROWN, Charles EVANS, James FIDGE, Florencia GUIDALI, Tecashanell McINTOSH, Vanessa COFRE
  • Publication number: 20230056164
    Abstract: An apparatus may include a plunger and a substantially cylindrical body. The substantially cylindrical body may include an end portion having rounded edges and may define a cavity sized to receive the plunger. The substantially cylindrical body may include at least one opening extending from the cavity to an external surface. The at least one opening may a substantially irregular shape. In some embodiments, the at least one opening may extend from the cavity through a nub to the external surface. The nub may have a rounded shape. In some embodiments, the substantially irregular shape may include one of a slit, an oval shape, an elliptical shape, an hourglass shape, a rectangular shape, and a diamond shape. In some embodiments, the opening may be part of a non-cylindrical fluid passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Maureen Brown, Marc Brown
  • Patent number: 11350967
    Abstract: An apparatus may include a plunger and a substantially cylindrical body. The substantially cylindrical body may include an end portion having rounded edges and may define a cavity sized to receive the plunger. The substantially cylindrical body may include at least one opening extending from the cavity to an external surface. The at least one opening may a substantially irregular shape. In some embodiments, the at least one opening may extend from the cavity through a nub to the external surface. The nub may have a rounded shape. In some embodiments, the substantially irregular shape may include one of a slit, an oval shape, an elliptical shape, an hourglass shape, a rectangular shape, and a diamond shape. In some embodiments, the opening may be part of a non-cylindrical fluid passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Mosie LLC
    Inventors: Maureen Brown, Marc Brown
  • Publication number: 20210405832
    Abstract: Method of generating selectable items providing post-viewing context actions starts with a processor receiving a media content item with first media overlay from first client device. Processor causes an active notification associated with the media content item to be displayed on a notification user interface by a second client device. Processor receives a selection of the active notification from the second client device and in response to receiving the selection of the active notification, causes the media content item to be displayed by the second client device. The processor, in response to the media content item being displayed by the second client device, causes the second client device to display the notification user interface comprising an inactive notification and a first selectable item that is associated with the first media overlay. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Marc Brown, Shaun Harrison, Christie Marie Heikkinen, David Phillip Taitz, Jeremy Baker Voss
  • Publication number: 20210307784
    Abstract: An apparatus may include a plunger and a substantially cylindrical body. The substantially cylindrical body may include an end portion having rounded edges and may define a cavity sized to receive the plunger. The substantially cylindrical body may include at least one opening extending from the cavity to an external surface. The at least one opening may a substantially irregular shape. In some embodiments, the at least one opening may extend from the cavity through a nub to the external surface. The nub may have a rounded shape. In some embodiments, the substantially irregular shape may include one of a slit, an oval shape, an elliptical shape, an hourglass shape, a rectangular shape, and a diamond shape. In some embodiments, the opening may be part of a non-cylindrical fluid passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Maureen Brown, Marc Brown
  • Publication number: 20210236456
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cannabinoid, and dosage forms comprising same, for oral delivery, such as sublingual or buccal delivery. The compositions of the present disclosure are substantially homogeneous and remain stable and monophasic upon storage. Also provided are methods of using the compositions for pain management and to treat various diseases and conditions, including dementia, sleep disorders, movement disorders, mental disorders, and multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: RHODES TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventors: Ping CHANG, Marc BROWN, Charles EVANS
  • Patent number: 10402832
    Abstract: Correlating a network interaction is disclosed. A network interaction is detected at an advertising network. A network interaction is detected at an advertiser. The network interaction at the advertising network is correlated with the network interaction at the advertiser. The network interaction correlation is performed by a third party that is not affiliated with the advertising network or the advertiser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: comScore, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Pitkow, Raman Chelliah, Marc Brown
  • Patent number: 10231755
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a substantially cylindrical body including an end portion having rounded edges and at least one opening. The apparatus further includes a nub integrally formed with the substantially cylindrical body and extending from the end portion proximate to the at least one opening. The nub includes a substantially rounded end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Inventors: Maureen Brown, Marc Brown
  • Patent number: D903859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Inventors: Maureen Brown, Marc Brown