Patents by Inventor Mark A. Howard
Mark A. Howard 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: 7454466Abstract: A method for providing emergent and flexible workflow management to a user. The user communicates with other users, using a message-based system having embedded information management resources. The message-based system has a viewer. A message is generated at the message-based system. The message has metadata. The metadata of the message is updated using the embedded information management resources. The metadata include at least one of the group of a deadline, a reminder, a deferral and an obligation. The message is sent to the other users. Some of the metadata of the message are displayed on the viewer of the message-based system. Some of the metadata of the message are tracked at the message-based system.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2002Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Victoria C. Bellotti, Ian E. Smith, Mark A. Howard, Nicolas B. Ducheneaut, Christine M. Neuwirth, Richard R. Burton
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Patent number: 7165093Abstract: A method, system, and article of manufacture for performing computation on an electronic message without the involvement of a user is provided. By including a command instruction in an electronic message which identifies an application provider for performing the computation and includes parameters and values to indicate what information is to be provided to the application provider, the message can be sent by a user and computation can be performed without the involvement of the user. The method, system, and article of manufacture is designed to intercept the message, control the computation, modify the message, and deliver it to the intended recipients.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2001Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Ian E. Smith, Mark A. Howard, Trevor F. Smith, Victoria M. E. Bellotti, Karen Marcelo
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Patent number: 7139800Abstract: A method for managing and tracking information items within a message-based system. The message-based system has a viewer which include a first, a second and a third viewing panes. A plurality of thrasks is generated. Each of the thrasks includes at least one information item having a set of metadata. A new information item is sorted into one of the thrasks in accordance with at least one criterion. Some of the thrasks are displayed in the first viewing pane. A list of the information items of a thrask selected from the displayed thrasks is displayed in the second viewing pane. For each of the displayed information items at least one of the respective metadata is displayed. Some of the content of an information item selected from the list of the displayed information items is displayed in the third viewing pane.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2002Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Victoria C. Bellotti, Ian E. Smith, Mark A. Howard, Nicolas B. Ducheneaut, Christine M. Neuwirth, Richard R. Burton
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Patent number: 7089287Abstract: A method and a system for managing and tracking information items within a message-based system on a user system are disclosed. The message-based system has a viewer. A thrask is generated. The thrask includes at least one information item having a set of metadata. A new information is sorted into the thrask in accordance with at least one criterion. The thrask and at least one of the metadata of one of the information items in the thrask are displayed in the viewer.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2002Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Victoria M. Bellotti, Ian E. Smith, Mark A. Howard, Nicolas B. Ducheneaut, Christine M. Neuwirth, Richard R. Burton
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Patent number: 7016744Abstract: A man-machine interface is provided for a domestic appliance in which remotely sensed buttons, slider bars, marker pucks and a knob are used. The sensing coils for remotely sensing the positions of the buttons, slider bars, marker pucks and the knob are formed on a printed circuit board which is located behind a sealed surface such that there is no risk of contaminants accessing the printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2002Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Scientific Generics LimitedInventors: Mark A. Howard, Richard A. Doyle, Alice Richard
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Patent number: 6821525Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: MGP Ingredients, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana
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Patent number: 6800736Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2003Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignees: MGP Ingredients, Inc., Desert Whale Jojoba Company, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Soraya Rohde, John Carson
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Publication number: 20040077839Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana
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Patent number: 6716599Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein. Defatted jojoba meal in a dispersion is hydrolyzed with a protease, acid is added. The protease is deactivated, and the resultant dispersion may be subjected to filtration to obtain permeate and retentate fractions. Sodium metabisulfite may be added after the acid.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2002Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: MGP Ingredients, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana
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Publication number: 20030229404Abstract: A man-machine interface is provided for a domestic appliance in which remotely sensed buttons, slider bars, marker pucks and a knob are used. The sensing coils for remotely sensing the positions of the buttons, slider bars, marker pucks and the knob are formed on a printed circuit board which is located behind a sealed surface such that there is no risk of contaminants accessing the printed circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Richard A. Doyle, Alice Richard
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Patent number: 6649177Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba protein is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, hair tonics, hair fixatives, hair mousses, bath and shower gels, liquid soaps, moisturizing sprays, makeup, pressed powder formulations, lip products, bath additives, sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizers, premoistened towelettes, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignees: MGP Ingredients, Inc., Desert Whale Jojoba ProteinInventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Soraya Rohde, John Carson
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Publication number: 20030204061Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Soraya Rohde, John Carson
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Publication number: 20030135659Abstract: A method and a system for managing and tracking information items within a message-based system on a user system are disclosed. The message-based system has a viewer. A thrask is generated. The thrask includes at least one information item having a set of metadata. A new information is sorted into the thrask in accordance with at least one criterion. The thrask and at least one of the metadata of one of the information items in the thrask are displayed in the viewer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Victoria M. Bellotti, Ian E. Smith, Mark A. Howard, Nicolas B. Ducheneaut, Christine M. Neuwirth, Richard R. Burton
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Publication number: 20030135558Abstract: A method for managing and tracking information items within a message-based system. The message-based system has a viewer which include a first, a second and a third viewing panes. A plurality of thrasks is generated. Each of the thrasks includes at least one information item having a set of metadata. A new information item is sorted into one of the thrasks in accordance with at least one criterion. Some of the thrasks are displayed in the first viewing pane. A list of the information items of a thrask selected from the displayed thrasks is displayed in the second viewing pane. For each of the displayed information items at least one of the respective metadata is displayed. Some of the content of an information item selected from the list of the displayed information items is displayed in the third viewing pane.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Applicant: Xerox Corporation.Inventors: Victoria M. Bellotti, Ian E. Smith, Mark A. Howard, Nicolas B. Ducheneaut, Christine M. Neuwirth, Richard R. Burton
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Publication number: 20030135559Abstract: A method for providing emergent and flexible workflow management to a user. The user communicates with other users, using a message-based system having embedded information management resources. The message-based system has a viewer. A message is generated at the message-based system. The message has metadata. The metadata of the message is updated using the embedded information management resources. The metadata include at least one of the group of a deadline, a reminder, a deferral and an obligation. The message is sent to the other users. Some of the metadata of the message are displayed on the viewer of the message-based system. Some of the metadata of the message are tracked at the message-based system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Victoria M. Bellotti, Ian E. Smith, Mark A. Howard, Nicolas B. Ducheneaut, Christine M. Neuwirth, Richard R. Burton
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Patent number: 6552171Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2001Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignees: Midwest Grain Products, Desert Whale Jojoba ProteinInventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Soraya Rohde, John Carson
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Publication number: 20030023040Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana
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Publication number: 20030023039Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurringjojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2001Publication date: January 30, 2003Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Soraya Rohde, John Carson
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Publication number: 20030021814Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba protein is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, hair tonics, hair fixatives, hair mousses, bath and shower gels, liquid soaps, moisturizing sprays, makeup, pressed powder formulations, lip products, bath additives, sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizers, premoistened towelettes, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2001Publication date: January 30, 2003Applicant: MIDWEST GRAIN PRODUCTS and DESERT WHALE PROTEINInventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Soraya A. Rohde, John Carson
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Publication number: 20020198999Abstract: A method, system, and article of manufacture for performing computation on an electronic message without the involvement of a user is provided. By including a command instruction in an electronic message which identifies an application provider for performing the computation and includes parameters and values to indicate what information is to be provided to the application provider, the message can be sent by a user and computation can be performed without the involvement of the user. The method, system, and article of manufacture is designed to intercept the message, control the computation, modify the message, and deliver it to the intended recipients.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2001Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventors: Ian E. Smith, Mark A. Howard, Trevor F. Smith, Victoria M.E. Bellotti, Karen Marcelo