Patents by Inventor Mark A. Walker

Mark A. Walker 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: 20190012707
    Abstract: Provided herein is a system including, in some embodiments, a user-interaction module and a sponsor module of at least one mobile computing device. The user-interaction module can be configured to display on a touchscreen display screen of the device moment-related information corresponding to one or more moments in a performance of an entity, an occurrence of an event, or a combination thereof, the one or more moments selected from server-auctioned future moments, present moments, and past moments. The user-interaction module can also be configured to display user-interaction information configured to facilitate user interaction with the one or more server-auctioned moments on the display screen of the device. The sponsor module can be configured to display one or more sponsors of the performance of the entity, the occurrence of the event, or the combination thereof during the one or more server-auctioned moments on the display screen of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventor: Mark Walker
  • Publication number: 20180253203
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards having a user interface that displays a number of cards or windows. A user can implement a command where the user interface will automatically change the position of the displayed cards to show regions of interest which are the parts of the cards that a user may have interested in. The user interest can be determined in accordance with user preference information. Optionally, cards which do not have regions of interest are removed from a display area and such cards are replaced with new cards that do have regions of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Kenneth Rudman, Vasil Nadzakov, Andrew Yoon, ROGER YEH, BASIL BADAWIYEH, GENEVIEVE MARIE PINVIDIC, DANA FORTE, DAN HAN DIEP, Samir Ahmed, Lee Shartzer, JOHN FREDERICK BISHOP, JAMES BOOTH, HAO CHI TRAN, PETER LEE, Gregory Gudorf, DOUGLAS JASON PICKERSGILL, MARK WALKER, David Pettigrew
  • Publication number: 20180210617
    Abstract: A system for fan interaction is disclosed including, in some embodiments, a fan-interaction module stored in a memory of a mobile device; a touchscreen display interface; and one or more sensors selected from a touchscreen sensor, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a global positioning system receiver. The fan-interaction module can be configured to: 1) provide a notification to a fan that an entity the fan supports is to perform or an event the fan supports is to occur; 2) log an interaction of the fan with the device regarding the entity ready to perform or the event ready to occur; 3) calculate an amount of kinetic energy associated with the interaction; and 4) provide the amount of kinetic energy to a server for combination with a combined amount of calculated kinetic energy for up to all fans of the entity ready to perform or the event ready to occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: EkRally, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Walker
  • Publication number: 20180140693
    Abstract: Isolated proteins and immunogenic fragments thereof, for use in the treatment and prevention of a Group A Streptococcus infection are provided. In particular, the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of a Group A Streptococcus infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: University of Wollongong
    Inventors: Mark Walker, Jason Cole, Anna Henningham
  • Publication number: 20180093155
    Abstract: A golf swing training device for improving the accuracy, club head speed and power of a user's swing can be customized to fit the various abilities and sizes of individual golfers. The device guides a user through the proper swing and by repeating the proper swing, the user can enhance his or her muscle memory. The golf swing training device includes a shuttle moveably mounted on an adjustably supported ring and a club moveably supported by the shuttle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Daniel Zimmerman, II, Harold Bowman Blach, JR., David Lee Stone, Joseph Eual Austin, Philip Mark Walker
  • Patent number: 9717303
    Abstract: An injection molded sole (10) has an upper ungrooved portion (2) and a lower tread portion (4). At least two, continuous, undulating S-shaped grooves (6) extend generally longitudinally of the tread portion between the toe and heel ends thereof, and a plurality of grooves extending generally transversely intersect the longitudinally extending undulating grooves. The grooves have a minimum depth of about 5 mm and define individual separated tread areas (28) which can be moved apart during flexing of the sole (10). The flexibility of the sole is such that when it is incorporated in footwear, it does not restrict rolling movements of the foot when walking so that a gait can be adopted which is akin to barefoot walking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: J-Walk Limited
    Inventors: Mark Walker, Joachim Sedelmeier
  • Publication number: 20170204400
    Abstract: Platforms, systems and methods are provided for identifying engineered lanthipeptide display peptides expressed in vivo from biological organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Wilfred A. van der Donk, Ayse Okesli, Xiao Yang, Mark Walker, Kenton J. Hetrick
  • Patent number: 9686370
    Abstract: A wireless access point may be in the form of a femtocell basestation in a cellular network. In order to establish a connection into the cellular network, an identity token is required for authorization. A remote service, accessible over a Wide Area Network such as the internet, can register with the access point. When a connected user attempts to connect to the remote service, information derived from the identity token is inserted into the data traffic. Where the identity token identifies the access point, the remote service can return location-specific information. Where the identity token identifies the connected user, the remote service can return subscriber-specific information. The access point can insert information derived directly from the identity token, or it can use the identity token to access a service identity registry, and can then insert the service identity into the data traffic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Ubiquisys Limited
    Inventors: Mark Walker, Ian Hailey
  • Patent number: 9375066
    Abstract: A ring box having a rotating ring holder, wherein movement of one or more lids as the ring box is opened or closed drives rotation of the ring holder. In some embodiments the depth of the ring box in its closed configuration can be substantially similar to the depth of the ring holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Inventors: Marvin Velazquez, Mark Walker
  • Publication number: 20150335723
    Abstract: Isolated proteins and immunogenic fragments thereof, for use in the treatment and prevention of a Group A Streptococcus infection are provided. In particular, the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of a Group A Streptococcus infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
    Inventors: Mark Walker, Jason Cole, Anna Henningham
  • Patent number: 8812565
    Abstract: Enhanced browser caching is provided through a file identifier attribute employed at a front end server level for deterministic marking A front end server may use an attribute of a file identifier such as an attached parameter, a pattern, a directory associated with the file, or similar attributes to change the links it emits into other content in order to prompt the browsers to request new files. The attribute may be changed (e.g. incremented) based on a web change associated with the content being served.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Frederico Mameri, Elisabeth Olson, Andrew Sean Watson, Mark Walker
  • Patent number: 8792873
    Abstract: A cellular communications network includes multiple base stations. In order for the network to provide the best possible coverage for users, it is necessary for the radio configuration of each base station to take into consideration the radio configurations of nearby base stations. Operational context information for the access point is transmitted according to a publish-subscribe messaging pattern. Information is received identifying at least one other access point meeting proximity criteria. The access point subscribes to publish-subscribe messages from the or each other access point identified in said information, and sets its radio configuration information in view of the received messages from the or each other access point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Ubiquisys Limited
    Inventors: Mark Walker, Charlotte Baden, Tim Robinson
  • Publication number: 20140134991
    Abstract: A cellular communications network includes multiple base stations. In order for the network to provide the best possible coverage for users, it is necessary for the radio configuration of each base station to take into consideration the radio configurations of nearby base stations. Operational context information for the access point is transmitted according to a publish-subscribe messaging pattern. Information is received identifying at least one other access point meeting proximity criteria. The access point subscribes to publish-subscribe messages from the or each other access point identified in said information, and sets its radio configuration information in view of the received messages from the or each other access point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: UBIQUISYS LIMITED
    Inventors: Mark Walker, Charlotte Baden, Tim Robinson
  • Publication number: 20140041261
    Abstract: An injection moulded sole (10) has an upper ungrooved portion (2) and a lower tread portion (4). At least two, continuous, undulating S-shaped grooves (6) extend generally longitudinally of the tread portion between the toe and heel ends thereof, and a plurality of grooves extending generally transversely intersect the longitudinally extending undulating grooves. The grooves have a minimum depth of about 5 mm and define individual separated tread areas (28) which can be moved apart during flexing of the sole (10). The flexibility of the sole is such that when it is incorporated in footwear, it does not restrict rolling movements of the foot when walking so that a gait can be adopted which is akin to barefoot walking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: J-WALK LIMITED
    Inventors: Mark Walker, Joachim Sedelmeier
  • Publication number: 20130095789
    Abstract: Methods of operation of an access point are disclosed. These methods may involve authenticating a user equipment device in the access point. Access points configured for operating in accordance with the methods are also disclosed. Additionally, methods of operation of user equipment devices, and user equipment devices themselves configured for operating, in conjunction with the access points are disclosed. Still further, core network nodes configured to operate with the access points are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: UBIQUISYS LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter Keevill, Mark Walker, Cristavao Da Silva, Andrea Giustina, Michael Wege
  • Publication number: 20120295664
    Abstract: A wireless access point may be in the form of a femtocell basestation in a cellular network. In order to establish a connection into the cellular network, an identity token is required for authorisation. A remote service, accessible over a Wide Area Network such as the interne, can register with the access point. When a connected user attempts to connect to the remote service, information derived from the identity token is inserted into the data traffic. Where the identity token identifies the access point, the remote service can return location-specific information. Where the identity token identifies the connected user, the remote service can return subscriber-specific information. The access point can insert information derived directly from the identity token, or it can use the identity token to access a service identity registry, and can then insert the service identity into the data traffic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: UBIQUISYS LIMITED
    Inventors: Mark Walker, Ian Hailey
  • Publication number: 20120096058
    Abstract: Enhanced browser caching is provided through a file identifier attribute employed at a front end server level for deterministic marking A front end server may use an attribute of a file identifier such as an attached parameter, a pattern, a directory associated with the file, or similar attributes to change the links it emits into other content in order to prompt the browsers to request new files. The attribute may be changed (e.g. incremented) based on a web change associated with the content being served.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Frederico Mameri, Elisabeth Olson, Andrew Sean Watson, Mark Walker
  • Publication number: 20110261184
    Abstract: Embodiments provide microscopes, and more specifically, embodiments provide improvements to zoom control, viewing, and light management in microscopes particularly suited for surgery. These improvements include a compact zoom control system that provides enhanced surgical workspace, ergonomics, and optics, as well as improved methods for controlling a stereomicroscope light source and a novel auxiliary viewing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Michael S. Mason, M. Mark Walker
  • Publication number: 20110250221
    Abstract: Isolated proteins and immunogenic fragments thereof, for use in the treatment and prevention of a Group A Streptococcus infection are provided. In particular, the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of a Group A Streptococcus infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: Mark Walker, Jason Cole, Anna Henningham
  • Publication number: 20100226741
    Abstract: A load bearing apparatus is configured to simulate a payload. The load bearing apparatus includes a load member configured to simulate the mass of a payload, a frame having frame members, a plurality of retainers configured to support the load member, and first and second outer guides coupled to the load member. The plurality of retainers includes a first retainer positioned at a first height and configured to support the load member at the first height, and a second retainer positioned at a second height different from the first height and configured to support the load member at the second height. The first and second outer guides are coupled to the load member and are configured to receive therebetween at least one lifting member of a lifting device. By using load members of different weights and positioning them at varying heights, different centers of gravity can be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brandon Mancini, Frank H. Mrakovcic, Navin Patel, Albert E. Smith, JR., Ryan Taylor, Mark A. Walker, Joseph P. Zanovitch