Patents by Inventor Mark Todd

Mark Todd 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: 11117633
    Abstract: This adjustment mechanism/assembly for a backrest/headrest includes a series of parts connected by a threaded rod with a knob on each end. The parts are arranged such that they sandwich two support members so that when the knobs are loosened the unit can easily slide up and down, changing the elevation of the backrest/headrest pad unit with respect to a seat bottom or seat back. Further, when the knobs are loose the upper member and its attached pad can be pivoted fore and aft and slide back and forth. Tightening the two knobs locks the entire unit in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Todd, Kevin Christensen
  • Publication number: 20200138194
    Abstract: This adjustment mechanism/assembly for a backrest/headrest includes a series of parts connected by a threaded rod with a knob on each end. The parts are arranged such that they sandwich two support members so that when the knobs are loosened the unit can easily slide up and down, changing the elevation of the backrest/headrest pad unit with respect to a seat bottom or seat back. Further, when the knobs are loose the upper member and its attached pad can be pivoted fore and aft and slide back and forth. Tightening the two knobs locks the entire unit in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Mark Todd, Kevin Christensen
  • Publication number: 20190364126
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product, and system for identifying and altering objectionable media content adapted to identify and alter objectionable data in both incoming and outgoing media content, as well as media content queued for storage in computer-readable memory. The method may be downloaded on a communication device that receives or sends out media content. A proxy, or third party scanning service, provides a recognition software that searches data in the media content to identifying objectionable images, text, video, audio, and voice data. Once the objectionable data is identified, the recognition software alters the identified objectionable data to cover, replace, or delete objectionable images, text, audio, and voice data. The objectionable portion of the data is partially determined by objectionable parameter filters and media transmission filters selected by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventor: Mark Todd
  • Patent number: 10086157
    Abstract: Systems and methods to provide respiratory therapy may determine a target pressure level in a current therapy session on the successful completion and/or compliance of a patient (for example for at least a threshold amount of respiratory therapy) during one or more prior therapy sessions. By gradually increasing the provided pressure level, patients may improve compliance, comfort, and/or other indicators of how well-tolerated the respiratory therapy is for a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Mark Todd Kirby, Erik Witt
  • Patent number: 9888205
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes initiating a mobile device operable to continuously capture a live media stream such that recording of the live media stream is deactivated. The method further includes refraining from recording the live media stream while recording of the live media stream is deactivated. In addition, the method includes monitoring environmental conditions for one or more preconfigured indicators that the mobile device has exited the defined physical area. Also, the method includes, responsive to detection of at least one of the one or more preconfigured indicators, determining to activate recording of the live media stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: WatchGuard, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Todd McHenry, James Walter Exner, Michael John Von Ahnen, William Brian Wall, Brent G. Robertson
  • Patent number: 9785418
    Abstract: A system and computer program product for developing software in which the software comprises a plurality of programs. A change to a program is received. A data structure checking procedure may then be invoked. The changed program is parsed for a reference to a data structure. Other instances of the data structure are located in other programs within the software. The referenced data structure is compared to the located other instances of the data structure. A predefined action (such as notifying a programmer or correcting the inconsistencies) is performed in response to any detected differences between the referenced data structure and the located other instances of the data structure. These steps are repeated for all data structures within the changed program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen J. Burghard, Mark Todd, Philip R. Lee, Andrew Wright
  • Patent number: 9766865
    Abstract: A method for developing software in which the software comprises a plurality of programs. A change to a program is received. A data structure checking procedure may then be invoked. The changed program is parsed for a reference to a data structure. Other instances of the data structure are located in other programs within the software. The referenced data structure is compared to the located other instances of the data structure. A predefined action (such as notifying a programmer or correcting the inconsistencies) is performed in response to any detected differences between the referenced data structure and the located other instances of the data structure. These steps are repeated for all data structures within the changed program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen J. Burghard, Mark Todd, Philip R. Lee, Andrew Wright
  • Publication number: 20170150090
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes initiating a mobile device operable to continuously capture a live media stream such that recording of the live media stream is deactivated. The method further includes refraining from recording the live media stream while recording of the live media stream is deactivated. In addition, the method includes monitoring environmental conditions for one or more preconfigured indicators that the mobile device has exited the defined physical area. Also, the method includes, responsive to detection of at least one of the one or more preconfigured indicators, determining to activate recording of the live media stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Enforcement Video, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Todd McHenry, James Walter Exner, Michael John Von Ahnen, William Brian Wall, Brent G. Robertson
  • Publication number: 20170079440
    Abstract: A seat incorporating insert(s) intermediate its upper and lower surfaces. A seat insert for the support of the users buttocks conforms to the user's body, has “rebound” properties, and areas adapted to underlie the perineum and/or ischiums of a user softer than the rest of the seat insert. Alternatively, a perineal insert and/or ischium inserts may be used without the seat insert described. Finally, a heatable insert can be used in conjunction with or in the absence of said seat inserts to provide heat for the comfort of a seat user. In all cases, the aforesaid inserts are preferably completely encapsulated and enclosed by the foam materials making up the seat, which can be accomplished by molding the seat around the insert(s), creating a seat with various internal density zones, adjustable heat, and enhanced abilities to conform to the user's body, while limiting pressure on perineum and/or ischiums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Mark Todd
  • Patent number: 9602761
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes initiating a mobile device operable to continuously capture a live media stream such that recording of the live media stream is deactivated. The method further includes refraining from recording the live media stream while recording of the live media stream is deactivated. In addition, the method includes monitoring environmental conditions for one or more preconfigured indicators that the mobile device has exited the defined physical area. Also, the method includes, responsive to detection of at least one of the one or more preconfigured indicators, determining to activate recording of the live media stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Enforcement Video, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Todd McHenry, James Walter Exner, Michael John Von Ahnen, William Brian Wall, Brent G. Robertson
  • Patent number: 9177734
    Abstract: The instant invention teaches a protective cover for an electrical switch forming part of an electrical circuit having three key components: a fastening flange adapted to be secured to a cover plate for the switch, a shield portion connected to the fastening flange which serves to help block accidental contact, activation and/or access to the electrical switch, but does not totally prevent intentional movement of the switch by a user (especially via a hand-held tool), and a snap off tab or tabs forming part of the shield portion, with the snap off tab or tabs being adapted to be snapped off and removed to allow freer access to and movement of the electrical switch by a user while still providing significant protection against accidental contact and activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Inventor: Mark Todd
  • Patent number: 9138062
    Abstract: A seat incorporating insert(s) intermediate its upper and lower surfaces. A seat insert for the support of the users buttocks conforms to the user's body, has “rebound” properties, and areas adapted to underlie the perineum and/or ischiums of a user softer than the rest of the seat insert. Alternatively, a perineal insert and/or ischium inserts may be used without the seat insert described. Finally, a heatable insert can be used in conjunction with or in the absence of said seat inserts to provide heat for the comfort of a seat user. In all cases, the aforesaid inserts are preferably completely encapsulated and enclosed by the foam materials making up the seat, which can be accomplished by molding the seat around the insert(s), creating a seat with various internal density zones, adjustable heat, and enhanced abilities to conform to the user's body, while limiting pressure on perineum and/or ischiums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Inventor: Mark Todd
  • Publication number: 20150210037
    Abstract: A liner includes an abrasion layer comprised of a water impermeable film, a cushioning foam intermediate layer, and an absorbent layer comprised of an absorbent fabric. The abrasion layer may be a PVC film of approximately 1 mm to 0.1 mm in thickness. The cushioning foam intermediate layer may be comprised of a PVC, 1 mm to 4 mm in thickness. The absorbent layer may be comprised of felt and may be cure bonded to the second surface of the cushioning foam intermediate layer. A cutting guide tool with an alignment head and at least one blade guide runner is also provided. Each blade guide runner has a blade channel extending along the length of the blade guide runner and may display measurement indicia to facilitate precise cutting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventor: Mark Todd
  • Publication number: 20150174347
    Abstract: Systems and methods to provide respiratory therapy may determine a target pressure level in a current therapy session on the successful completion and/or compliance of a patient (for example for at least a threshold amount of respiratory therapy) during one or more prior therapy sessions. By gradually increasing the provided pressure level, patients may improve compliance, comfort, and/or other indicators of how well-tolerated the respiratory therapy is for a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Todd Kirby, Erik Witt
  • Publication number: 20140291132
    Abstract: The instant invention teaches a protective cover for an electrical switch forming part of an electrical circuit having three key components: a fastening flange adapted to be secured to a cover plate for the switch, a shield portion connected to the fastening flange which serves to help block accidental contact, activation and/or access to the electrical switch, but does not totally prevent intentional movement of the switch by a user (especially via a hand-held tool), and a snap off tab or tabs forming part of the shield portion, with the snap off tab or tabs being adapted to be snapped off and removed to allow freer access to and movement of the electrical switch by a user while still providing significant protection against accidental contact and activation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Mark Todd
  • Publication number: 20140239678
    Abstract: A seat incorporating insert(s) intermediate its upper and lower surfaces. A seat insert for the support of the users buttocks conforms to the user's body, has “rebound” properties, and areas adapted to underlie the perineum and/or ischiums of a user softer than the rest of the seat insert. Alternatively, a perineal insert and/or ischium inserts may be used without the seat insert described. Finally, a heatable insert can be used in conjunction with or in the absence of said seat inserts to provide heat for the comfort of a seat user. In all cases, the aforesaid inserts are preferably completely encapsulated and enclosed by the foam materials making up the seat, which can be accomplished by molding the seat around the insert(s), creating a seat with various internal density zones, adjustable heat, and enhanced abilities to conform to the user's body, while limiting pressure on perineum and/or ischiums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Mark Todd
  • Publication number: 20140084663
    Abstract: The instant invention teaches a seat incorporating an insert or inserts intermediate its upper and lower surfaces. A seat insert adapted for the support of the users buttocks and/or upper thighs conforms to the contours of the user's body over a period of time, has certain “rebound” properties, and features an area adapted to underlie the perineum of a user seated on the seat, which area is softer than the rest of the seat insert either by virtue of an included gap in the seat insert or by virtue of a softer material filling said gap. Alternatively, a perineal insert of softer material may be used without the seat insert described. In either case, the aforesaid inserts are preferably completely encapsulated and enclosed by the foam materials making up the seat, which can be accomplished by molding the seat around the insert(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventor: Mark TODD
  • Publication number: 20130064949
    Abstract: The application of a spray nozzle to delivery flavoring onto dry animal food for the purpose of making the dry food taste better so the animal is more likely to consume. Currently canned, bagged, gravy and leftover foods are used for this purpose, but are messy, smell and require mixing. The invention provides a better and more user friendly way for the animal owner, veterinarian or general to improve the flavor of dry animal food so the animal will consume with no mess, smell or mixing requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventor: Mark Todd Vanselous
  • Patent number: D708153
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Mark Todd
  • Patent number: D731444
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Inventor: Mark Todd