Patents by Inventor Mark Goodwin

Mark Goodwin 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: 20260127636
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for dynamically adjusting a screensaver on a display device. An example embodiment operates by a media device detecting the initiation of a screensaver and requesting replacement objects to be injected into the screensaver while the screensaver is displayed on a display device. The media device may receive the replacement objects, select which replacement objects to be injected into the screensaver, and injecting the selected replacement objects into an off-screen portion of the screensaver prior to the off-screen portion being displayed on the displayed device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2026
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Applicant: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Mehul SANGHAVI, Saket KUMAR, Mark Goodwin, Tamas KOLOTI, Matthew MACALUSO
  • Patent number: 12518296
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for dynamically adjusting a screensaver on a display device. An example embodiment operates by a media device detecting the initiation of a screensaver and requesting replacement objects to be injected into the screensaver while the screensaver is displayed on a display device. The media device may receive the replacement objects, select which replacement objects to be injected into the screensaver, and injecting the selected replacement objects into an off-screen portion of the screensaver prior to the off-screen portion being displayed on the displayed device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Assignee: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Mehul Sanghavi, Saket Kumar, Mark Goodwin, Tamas Koloti, Matthew Macaluso
  • Publication number: 20250005622
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for dynamically adjusting a screensaver on a display device. An example embodiment operates by a media device detecting the initiation of a screensaver and requesting replacement objects to be injected into the screensaver while the screensaver is displayed on a display device. The media device may receive the replacement objects, select which replacement objects to be injected into the screensaver, and injecting the selected replacement objects into an off-screen portion of the screensaver prior to the off-screen portion being displayed on the displayed device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: MEHUL SANGHAVI, SAKET KUMAR, MARK GOODWIN, TAMAS KOLOTI, MATTHEW MACALUSO
  • Publication number: 20210137602
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods to locate the posterior cancellous os of a pedicle on a vertebra and/or optimize implant trajectory in a subject, especially for spinal fusion surgery. The methods generally include: (a) directing a beam of laser light at or positioning a fiber that diffuses laser light over a pars interarticularis of the vertebra of the subject; and (b) acquiring photoacoustic signal for imaging the vertebra. The methods can further include selecting and/or adjusting parameters of the laser light such that the laser light penetrates a single layer of cortical bone covering the pars interarticularis into cancellous bone thereunder, reaching a quantifiable depth within the cancellous bone. Preferably, the quantifiable depth reaches at least about the full length of the pedicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventor: Mark Goodwin
  • Patent number: 10633299
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system to aid in the time-release of molybdenum in soil. The system comprises a dry, powdered blend of a calcium source, a molybdenum source, and a second source of calcium and/or molybdenum. The blend is preferably coated onto a dry agronomic carrier (e.g., urea) for application to soil. Advantageously, the calcium sources sequentially contribute to making the soil pH more molybdenum-friendly (i.e., the pH is increased) for an extended period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Compass Minerals USA Inc.
    Inventors: Elliott Martin, Robert A. Geiger, Mark Goodwin
  • Publication number: 20190322602
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system to aid in the time-release of molybdenum in soil. The system comprises a dry, powdered blend of a calcium source, a molybdenum source, and a second source of calcium and/or molybdenum. The blend is preferably coated onto a dry agronomic carrier (e.g., urea) for application to soil. Advantageously, the calcium sources sequentially contribute to making the soil pH more molybdenum-friendly (i.e., the pH is increased) for an extended period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Elliott Martin, Robert A. Geiger, Mark Goodwin
  • Patent number: 10351481
    Abstract: The coatings of the invention provide potassium in a readily available form in combination with other nutrients that promote early plant growth and health. The potassium-based fertilizer product which comprises: potassium, zinc, manganese and iron. Calcium may also be added. The mixture is applied in a 325 MESH or finer powder to suitable agronomic carriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Compass Minerals Manitoba Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Goodwin, Reanne Pernerowski
  • Patent number: 9705947
    Abstract: A method for a computer system includes receiving an identifier associated with a client streaming player, determining one or more attributes associated with the identifier from a data structure in response to the identifier, determining available channels from a plurality of channels that are to be made available to the client streaming player in response to the identifier, wherein available channels comprises a first channel, but not the second channel, determining a first graphical identifier associated with the first channel, providing the first graphical identifier to the client streaming player, receiving a user selection of the first graphical identifier indicating a user request to associate the first channel with the computer system, and providing an indicator of a server network address associated with the first channel to the client streaming player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Wood, David Stern, David Westerhoff, Bill Ataras, Mark Goodwin, Aaron Graham, Matt Emerson, Kevin Phillips
  • Publication number: 20170057881
    Abstract: The coatings of the invention provide potassium in a readily available form in combination with other nutrients that promote early plant growth and health. The potassium-based fertilizer product which comprises: potassium, zinc, manganese and iron. Calcium may also be added. The mixture is applied in a 325 MESH or finer powder to suitable agronomic carriers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Goodwin, Reanne Pernerowski
  • Publication number: 20170044075
    Abstract: Described herein are urea prills coated with a fine powder of plant-available boron which have reduced volatilization of nitrogen compared to untreated urea prills during the early stages of plant growth. As a result, more nitrogen is available to the plant during early plant growth. Furthermore, the boron-urea prill fertilizer product also provides boron in a plant available form which also promotes early plant growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventor: Mark Goodwin
  • Patent number: 9365462
    Abstract: A fertilizer product for delivering starter fertilizer to crops in soils as an alternative to traditional phosphorus applications to enhance rapid early plant development. Specifically, the fertilizer product comprises a synergistic mixture of: from about 0.5 to about 1 part Mg: from about 2.4 to about 2.8 parts P2O5: from about 1.4 to about 2.8 parts Zn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: COMPASS MINERALS MANITOBA, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Goodwin, Kerry Green
  • Patent number: 9288547
    Abstract: A method includes detecting a client device, determining a maximum number of channels based on the client device and selecting different targeted channels from a set of available channels. At least one of the different targeted channels is selected to form a preloaded channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Wood, Mark Goodwin
  • Patent number: 9187380
    Abstract: A starter fertilizer product combining manganese with P and Zn creates a previously unknown synergy in early plant growth and plant health.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Compass Minerals Manitoba, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Goodwin, Kerry Green
  • Patent number: 9160976
    Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering media content are provided. Systems of the invention can comprise a first platform for accessing, storing and distributing media content, wherein the media content comprises an unrenderable state when received by the first platform; a second platform communicatively coupled with the first platform for rendering the stored media content; the first and second platforms cooperatively providing an interface for purchasing a right to render stored or accessible media content at least one time; and at least one of the first platform and the second platform being operable to convert the stored or accessible media content to a renderable state upon the purchase of the right to render, wherein the first and second platforms are communicatively coupled to the Internet. Systems are preferably operably connected to the Internet and can provide access to content sources local to and remote from the system of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom McCarthy, Jateen Parekh, Mark Goodwin
  • Patent number: 9139484
    Abstract: The uptake of foliar-applied metal ion nutrients, for example, zinc, iron, magnesium and copper, is influenced by humidity. Specifically, uptake is negatively impacted if the zinc is applied under low humidity, as the metal ion is “locked up” by leaf waxes as the droplet dries on the surface of the leaf, thereby rendering the metal ion useless. Described herein is a foliar metal ion fertilizer comprising (a) a metal ion sulphate in combination with a mixture of (b) urea and (c) a substance with a suitable point of deliquescence (POD) such as organic surfactants, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Compass Minerals Manitoba, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Goodwin
  • Patent number: 9133065
    Abstract: A high efficiency magnesium fertilizer and a method for applying the same to an agronomic carrier or directly to soil. The magnesium fertilizer product is a powder comprising two or more forms of magnesium mixed with a suitable formulating agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: COMPASS MINERALS MANITOBA INC.
    Inventors: Mark Goodwin, Kerry Green
  • Publication number: 20150251964
    Abstract: A starter fertilizer product combining manganese with P and Zn creates a previously unknown synergy in early plant growth and plant health.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Goodwin, Kerry Green
  • Patent number: 8977721
    Abstract: A method for presenting content to a client device through a platform server includes detecting a selection of current content at the platform server. An attribute of the current content is identified. Additional content based on the attribute is identified. A representation of the additional content configured to be displayed at the client device is transmitted. A selection of the additional content is detected at the platform server. The attribute is revised based on the selection of the additional content. A representation of revised content configured to be displayed at the client device is transmitted. The revised content is based on revising the attribute.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Roku, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Goodwin, Thomas C. Marksworth, David A. Westerhoff
  • Publication number: 20150027183
    Abstract: A high efficiency magnesium fertilizer and a method for applying the same to an agronomic carrier or directly to soil. The magnesium fertilizer product is a powder comprising two or more forms of magnesium mixed with a suitable formulating agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Goodwin, Kerry Green
  • Patent number: RE48377
    Abstract: A starter fertilizer product combining manganese with P and Zn creates a previously unknown synergy in early plant growth and plant health.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Compass Minerais Manitoba Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Goodwin, Kerry Green