Patents by Inventor Mark Simmons

Mark Simmons 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: 9143744
    Abstract: An image capture system for a theme park includes fixed image capture areas spaced throughout the theme park. Each fixed image capture area includes at least one camera, and a kiosk coupled to the at least one camera. The kiosk includes an identification (ID) reader to read a park guest ID presented by a park guest, and a processor to activate the at least one camera to take a photo of the park guest based on the ID reader reading the park guest ID. The processor also links the park guest ID with the photo. A server is coupled to the fixed image capture areas to store each photo with the linked park guest ID.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: COLORVISION INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Henry Tyson, William Matzinger, Bryan Wilkins, Mark Simmons
  • Publication number: 20150243062
    Abstract: A photography system includes a remote server to store themed photograph overlays, and at least one themed photograph overlay image located at a designated area and corresponding to one of the themed photograph overlays on the remote server. A portable electronic device (PED) includes a processor to execute a creative artworks picture application, a transceiver to communicate with the remote server based on execution of the creative artworks picture application, and a camera to scan the themed photograph overlay image located at the designated area. The transceiver receives the themed photograph overlay from the remote server based on the camera scanning the themed photograph overlay image. The camera takes a photograph at the designated area, and the photograph with the at least one themed photograph overlay is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Henry Tyson, Bryan Wilkins, Mark Simmons
  • Publication number: 20130293720
    Abstract: An image capture system for a theme park includes fixed image capture areas spaced throughout the theme park. Each fixed image capture area includes at least one camera, and a kiosk coupled to the at least one camera. The kiosk includes an identification (ID) reader to read a park guest ID presented by a park guest, and a processor to activate the at least one camera to take a photo of the park guest based on the ID reader reading the park guest ID. The processor also links the park guest ID with the photo. A server is coupled to the fixed image capture areas to store each photo with the linked park guest ID.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Colorvision International, Inc.
    Inventors: HENRY TYSON, William Matzinger, Bryan Wilkins, Mark Simmons
  • Publication number: 20070278288
    Abstract: An improved system and method for providing a rebate to a third party beneficiary for the purchase of a product from a merchant including the steps of designating a beneficiary for a rebate amount associated with a purchase of goods or services, assigning a rebate amount with one or more restrictions from a merchant based on the purchase of those goods or services by a consumer, and applying one or more rebate amounts to a subsequent purchase by the beneficiary so long as the one or more restrictions are met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventor: Mark Simmons
  • Patent number: 7204480
    Abstract: The pry tool of the present invention is utilized for dislodging concrete forms from set concrete. It includes a fulcrum assembly and pivoting leveraging member in operative juxtaposition to the fulcrum assembly. One end of the fulcrum assembly engages a first single concrete form member connecting slot and the opposite end of the fulcrum assembly connects to a pivoting leveraging member. The leveraging member is parallel and set off from the fulcrum assembly in direct alignment with a second adjacent concrete form. The leveraging member is hand manipulated to exert force against the second adjacent concrete form forcing the form inward into the concrete wall. This causes a leveraging action with the engaged end of the fulcrum assembly forcing the first concrete form outward away from the concrete wall and thereby separating the form from the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Inventor: Mark Simmons
  • Patent number: 7057261
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a novel method which makes LVR to HVR registration possible by wrapping the X and Y scribes around each instance of each layer on both the LVR and HVR reticles; standard HVR reticles and LVR reticles will not align to one another due to registration and electrical test structures in the scribe being in different locations. Another embodiment of the present invention addresses the loss of die per wafer due to increased scribe area when using LVR and HVR reticles in the same set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: LSI Logic Corporation
    Inventors: John Jensen, Robert Muller, Mark Simmons
  • Publication number: 20050147913
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a novel method which makes LVR to HVR registration possible by wrapping the X and Y scribes around each instance of each layer on both the LVR and HVR reticles; standard HVR reticles and LVR reticles will not align to one another due to registration and electrical test structures in the scribe being in different locations. Another embodiment of the present invention addresses the loss of die per wafer due to increased scribe area when using LVR and HVR reticles in the same set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: John Jensen, Robert Muller, Mark Simmons
  • Patent number: 6900075
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a novel method which makes LVR to HVR registration possible by wrapping the X and Y scribes around each instance of each layer on both the LVR and HVR reticles; standard HVR reticles and LVR reticles will not align to one another due to registration and electrical test structures in the scribe being in different locations. Another embodiment of the present invention addresses the loss of die per wafer due to increased sribe area when using LVR and HVR reticles in the same set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: LSI Logic Corporation
    Inventors: John Jensen, Robert Muller, Mark Simmons
  • Publication number: 20050093102
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a novel method which makes LVR to HVR registration possible by wrapping the X and Y scribes around each instance of each layer on both the LVR and HVR reticles; standard HVR reticles and LVR reticles will not align to one another due to registration and electrical test structures in the scribe being in different locations. Another embodiment of the present invention addresses the loss of die per wafer due to increased scribe area when using LVR and HVR reticles in the same set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventors: John Jensen, Robert Muller, Mark Simmons
  • Publication number: 20020061003
    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for incorporating a database-enabled server into a wireless network. The method includes the steps of receiving, at the wireless gateway, a communication message from a first communication network, the communication message including address information associated with a subscriber; storing, by the wireless gateway, the communication message, the communication message being stored in association with the subscriber; and selectively sending, with the wireless gateway using the wireless communication network, at least a portion of the communication message to a wireless device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Applicant: ARCH WIRELESS, INC.
    Inventors: Terence Edward Sumner, Mark Simmons, James Rodts, Mark L. Witsaman, Michael L. Smith, Demitrius Nelon, William Tartaglia
  • Patent number: 5975736
    Abstract: A control system. An apparatus having a motor; a host processor for generating a message containing motor control information; a control board for receiving the message and for transmitting a command, corresponding to the message, to the motor; and a communications medium coupling the host processor and the control board. The communications medium supports a first communications path and a second communications path. The first communications path is for transmitting messages from the host processor to the control board. The second communications path is for transmitting messages from the control board to the host processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: OnTrak Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Simmons, Martin J. McGrath, David L. Thrasher
  • Patent number: 5693148
    Abstract: A process for brush cleaning used in semiconductor wafer scrubbing systems. A process for brush cleaning that eliminates and/or reduces the load-up of brushes with contaminants. This brush cleaning process changes the pH level of a brush to repel contaminants that are on the brush. This process extends the useful life of the brush without significantly decreasing the throughput of the scrubbing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: Ontrak Systems, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark A. Simmons, Wilbur C. Krusell
  • Patent number: 5555177
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for resetting a process in a control system. The steps in this method involve identifying a process for a portion of a double-sided wafer scrubber. Then, the process is reset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Ontrak Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Simmons
  • Patent number: 5548505
    Abstract: A control system. An apparatus having a motor; a host processor for generating a message containing motor control information; a control board for receiving the message and for transmitting a command, corresponding to the message, to the motor; and a communications medium coupling the host processor and the control board. The communications medium supports a first communications path and a second communications path. The first communications path is for transmitting messages from the host processor to the control board. The second communications path is for transmitting messages from the control board to the host processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Assignee: OkTrak Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Simmons, Martin J. McGrath, David L. Thrasher
  • Patent number: 5403088
    Abstract: Apparatus (20) for the dispersion of minute bubbles in a liquid resin material comprises high pressure tank means (21) containing a liquid resin material (M) under pressure; means for delivering (45) at least one agent selected from the group consisting of blowing agents and nucleating agents into the liquid resin material; means for agitating (63) the mixture of liquid resin material and the selected agent within the tank; means for shearing (60) the mixture; and control means (50) for determining the population of bubbles of the agent within the mixture and provides an output signal for controlling operation of the means for shearing, thereby altering the fineness of dispersion of the agent in the liquid resin material as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Donald H. Killmer, Mark A. Simmons