Patents by Inventor Mark R Florence

Mark R Florence 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).

  • Patent number: 8537001
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for remotely monitoring an environment may include receiving sensor data from a sensor placed in an environment. The sensor data may be processed to obtain monitoring information for the environment. The monitoring information may be transmitted over a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: American Messaging Services, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park, Mark R. Florence
  • Patent number: 8299918
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for remotely monitoring an individual may include providing a sensor integrated in a monitoring object at a first location where the monitoring object may be configured as a household item. The sensor may be associated with an environment of an individual at the first location. The sensor may also be associated with a network. The sensor data may be processed to obtain monitoring information for the activity of the individual in the environment. The monitoring information may be transmitted over the network from the first location to a receiving object at a second location where the receiving object may be configured as a household item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: American Messaging Services, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park, Mark R Florence
  • Patent number: 8299917
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for remotely monitoring an individual may include providing a sensor integrated in a monitoring object at a first location where the monitoring object may be configured as a household item. The sensor may be associated with an environment of an individual at the first location and a network. The sensor data may be processed to obtain monitoring information for the activity of the individual in the environment and the monitoring information may be transmitted over the network from the first location to a receiving object at a second location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: American Messaging Services, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park, Mark R Florence
  • Patent number: 8299919
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods of remotely monitoring a plurality of individuals may include providing a plurality of monitoring objects, wherein each monitoring object is associated with the environment of one of the plurality of individuals. A sensor may be integrated into each monitoring object, wherein the sensor collects activity data for the individual associated with the monitoring object. The sensor data may be processed at each monitoring object to obtain monitoring information for the activity of the individual associated with the monitoring object. The monitoring information obtained with each monitoring object may be transmitted over a network to a receiving object, wherein the receiving object may display a picture associated with the particular individual being monitored at the time that it displays information about that individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: American Messaging Services, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park, Mark R Florence
  • Patent number: 8115624
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for remotely monitoring an individual may include providing a sensor integrated in a monitoring object at a first location where the monitoring object may be configured as a picture frame. A sensor may be associated with an environment of an individual at the first location. The sensor may be associated with a network. Sensor data may be processed to obtain monitoring information for the activity of the individual in the environment. The monitoring information may be transmitted over the network from the first location to a receiving object at a second location, where the receiving object may be configured as a picture frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: American Messagng Services, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park, Mark R Florence
  • Patent number: 8024995
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a method and system of a power tool system may comprise mounting a functional module to a mounting plate of a power head, the power head configured to mount various functional modules, attaching the power head to a power base for powering the functional module, powering the functional module by directing power from the power base through a direct rotational drive of the power head, and controlling the multi-functional power tool system using a control disposed in the power base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Umagination Labs, L.P.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung K. Park, Mark R. Florence
  • Patent number: 7926141
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a method of a gutter cleaning system comprises providing a housing configured to fit into a gutter, disposing at least one impeller at an end of the housing, driving the impeller with an impeller drive facility, the impeller drive facility being disposed within the housing, and attaching the housing to a placement facility for guiding the housing along the gutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Umagination Labs, L.P.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park, Mark R Florence
  • Patent number: 7913345
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a method and system of a light bulb changing tool may comprise a gripper having a gripping side and an attaching side, the gripper having a flexible shape; an attachment point disposed on the attaching side; and a polymer disposed on the gripping side. In embodiments, a method and system of a vehicle cleaning tool may comprise a rotational arbor; and a gear head adapted to rotate the rotational arbor, wherein the gear head is adapted to couple to a power head having a quick-release connection point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Umagination Labs, L.P.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park, Mark R Florence
  • Publication number: 20100288520
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a method and system of a power tool system may comprise mounting a functional module to a mounting plate of a power head, the power head configured to mount various functional modules, attaching the power head to a power base for powering the functional module, powering the functional module by directing power from the power base through a direct rotational drive of the power head, and controlling the multi-functional power tool system using a control disposed in the power base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung K. Park, Mark R. Florence
  • Patent number: 7743683
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a method and system of a power tool system may comprise mounting a functional module to a mounting plate of a power head, the power head configured to mount various functional modules, attaching the power head to a power base for powering the functional module, powering the functional module by directing power from the power base through a direct rotational drive of the power head, and controlling the multi-functional power tool system using a control disposed in the power base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Umagination Labs, L.P.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park, Mark R Florence
  • Patent number: 7742883
    Abstract: A battery powered, low voltage faucet flow timer, water usage calculator, and energy consumption awareness meter is simple to install and calibrate and may enable a user to understand the water usage associated with showering, bathing or other open faucet water use activity. The device may provide a simple method for calculating the flow characteristics for a shower, bath or other faucet and entering this flow rate into the timing device so that the timer provides an accurate calculation of water usage indicating both the time spent with the water running and approximate total water usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Umagination Labs, L.P.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park, Mark R Florence
  • Publication number: 20080262755
    Abstract: A battery powered, low voltage faucet flow timer, water usage calculator, and energy consumption awareness meter is simple to install and calibrate and may enable a user to understand the water usage associated with showering, bathing or other open faucet water use activity. The device may provide a simple method for calculating the flow characteristics for a shower, bath or other faucet and entering this flow rate into the timing device so that the timer provides an accurate calculation of water usage indicating both the time spent with the water running and approximate total water usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park, Mark R. Florence
  • Publication number: 20080250570
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a method and system of a power tool system may comprise providing a power base for mounting and powering a functional module comprising an end effecter, the power base configured to mount various functional modules, assembling the power tool system by mounting the functional module to a mounting plate of the power base, and controlling the power tool system using a control disposed in the power base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park, Mark R. Florence
  • Publication number: 20080238662
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for remotely monitoring an individual may include providing a sensor integrated in a monitoring object at a first location where the monitoring object may be configured as a picture frame. A sensor may be associated with an environment of an individual at the first location. The sensor may be associated with a network. Sensor data may be processed to obtain monitoring information for the activity of the individual in the environment. The monitoring information may be transmitted over the network from the first location to a receiving object at a second location, where the receiving object may be configured as a picture frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park, Mark R. Florence
  • Publication number: 20080238691
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for remotely monitoring an individual may include providing a sensor integrated in a monitoring object at a first location where the monitoring object may be configured as a household item. The sensor may be associated with an environment of an individual at the first location and a network. The sensor data may be processed to obtain monitoring information for the activity of the individual in the environment and the monitoring information may be transmitted over the network from the first location to a receiving object at a second location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park, Mark R. Florence
  • Publication number: 20080238692
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for remotely monitoring an individual may include providing a sensor integrated in a monitoring object at a first location where the monitoring object may be configured as a household item. The sensor may be associated with an environment of an individual at the first location. The sensor may also be associated with a network. The sensor data may be processed to obtain monitoring information for the activity of the individual in the environment. The monitoring information may be transmitted over the network from the first location to a receiving object at a second location where the receiving object may be configured as a household item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park, Mark R. Florence
  • Publication number: 20080238660
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods of remotely monitoring a plurality of individuals may include providing a plurality of monitoring objects, wherein each monitoring object is associated with the environment of one of the plurality of individuals. A sensor may be integrated into each monitoring object, wherein the sensor collects activity data for the individual associated with the monitoring object. The sensor data may be processed at each monitoring object to obtain monitoring information for the activity of the individual associated with the monitoring object. The monitoring information obtained with each monitoring object may be transmitted over a network to a receiving object, wherein the receiving object may display a picture associated with the particular individual being monitored at the time that it displays information about that individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park, Mark R. Florence
  • Publication number: 20080204258
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for navigating in low light may comprise providing a light integrated in an object, associating the light with a power source, associating the light with a motion- and light-sensitive trigger, and powering the light when the motion-trigger senses motion and the light-trigger senses low light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Mark R. Florence, Sung Park
  • Publication number: 20080189870
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a method and system of a light bulb changing tool may comprise a gripper having a gripping side and an attaching side, the gripper having a flexible shape; an attachment point disposed on the attaching side; and a polymer disposed on the gripping side. In embodiments, a method and system of a vehicle cleaning tool may comprise a rotational arbor; and a gear head adapted to rotate the rotational arbor, wherein the gear head is adapted to couple to a power head having a quick-release connection point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park, Mark R. Florence
  • Publication number: 20080173138
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a method and system of a reciprocating tree saw power tool may comprise a power base for powering a reciprocating tree saw attachment, the power base configured to power various other functional modules; a mounting plate of the power base for associating the reciprocating tree saw attachment with the power base; and a control module disposed in the power base for controlling the reciprocating tree saw attachment. Other functional modules may include a clamping nailer/stapler attachment, a bulb planting auger attachment, a sickle bar hedge trimmer attachment, an inspection camera attachment, and a vacuum cup bulb changer attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park, Mark R. Florence