Patents by Inventor Mark Tom

Mark Tom 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: 20240103962
    Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing software-based network probes for monitoring network devices for fault management. In various embodiments, a computing system may receive, from at least one software-based network probe, a first alert associated with a first device among layer 4 devices disposed in a plurality of networks; may parse and store first alert data from the received first alert in a database, in a standardized format; may perform, using an enrichment system, enrichment of the first alert data, by retrieving first enrichment data from one or more second databases and adding the first enrichment data to the parsed and formatted first alert data in the first database to form first consolidated alert data; and may send the first consolidated alert data to a fault management system for display to a user to facilitate addressing of the first alert by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Steve Toms, David Sutton, Wayne L. Williams, Binu Baby, Nashat Saqqa, Amer Khan, Pranit Ambardekar, Ranjith Kumar Nooka, Mark Chase, Keith Sebesta, Tim W. Kimpton, Shelley Goldner, Shelli L. Hurd
  • Patent number: 9021541
    Abstract: Systems and methods are presented that permit an individual to share digital video between video devices using a cable television system. A first video device streams digital video to a cable headend, which transcodes it and stitches it with other video content, such as a menuing system. The headend then transmits the digital video to a second video device, such as a set top box, for display. The data stream may be controlled using a standard set top box remote control, and the system may be used without purchasing additional hardware or software, or configuring a wireless local area network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: ActiveVideo Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Natalie Regis, Mark Tom, Andrey Marsavin, Lena Y. Pavlovskaia
  • Patent number: 8658265
    Abstract: A molded article comprising sugar beet pulp is provided. In addition a method of making the such molded articles is described. Such articles are particularly useful in the packaging of food; and for medical applications where molded articles are needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignees: AB Agri Limited, 3B Solstar Limited
    Inventors: Mark Tom Holmes, William Barry Jones
  • Publication number: 20130115397
    Abstract: A moulded article comprising sugar beet pulp is provided. In addition a method of making the such moulded articles is described. Such articles are particularly useful in the packaging of food; and for medical applications where moulded articles are needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicants: 3B SOLSTAR LIMITED, AB AGRI LIMITED
    Inventors: Mark Tom Holmes, William Barry Jones
  • Publication number: 20120204217
    Abstract: Systems and methods are presented that permit an individual to share digital video between video devices using a cable television system. A first video device streams digital video to a cable headend, which transcodes it and stitches it with other video content, such as a menuing system. The headend then transmits the digital video to a second video device, such as a set top box, for display. The data stream may be controlled using a standard set top box remote control, and the system may be used without purchasing additional hardware or software, or configuring a wireless local area network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: ACTIVEVIDEO NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Natalie Regis, Mark Tom, Andrey Marsavin, Lena Y. Pavlovskaia
  • Patent number: 6907574
    Abstract: A system and method for navigating between hyperlinks and frames on a Web page within a Web browser in a client system in communication with one or more server systems. A plurality of hyperlinks and frames are displayed on a display of a user device via the Web browser, with each hyperlink and frame representing information about their location stored in one of the server systems. A user input entered from a remote input device is received by the client system. Based on the user input, a determination is made of which one of the hyperlinks or frames is to be marked as the active frame or link, and that hyperlink or frame is then marked. An indicator is then displayed on the display device indicating to the user that the selected hyperlink or frame has been made active.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: ICTV, Inc.
    Inventors: Qi Xu, Mark Tom
  • Patent number: 6817648
    Abstract: A sun visor assembly is provided that includes an outer covering having two covering halves. A reinforcing core plate is attached to one of the covering halves. An upper edge of the reinforcing core plate includes a support flange that cooperates with the reinforcing core plate to define a channel. At least one visor core component is received within the channel and rotatably engages a visor support rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Crotty Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Tom, Keith R. Boyle
  • Patent number: 6669262
    Abstract: A sun visor, which generally includes a foundation which may be folded unto itself to form two foundation halves, and an upholstery cover disposed over the foundation, the foundation halves include connecting elements which engage one another to secure the foundation halves together. Additionally, a frame member may be disposed between the folded foundation halves, the frame member including connecting elements which engage corresponding connecting elements of the foundation halves to secure the foundation halves to the frame member. The foundation halves include a liner board and a bead member section. The bead member section is secured to the outer edge of the liner board with a liner board interlocking mechanism which prevents the liner board and the bead member section from separating. A cover retention assembly is associated with each of the foundation halves and engages the ends of the upholstery cover to secure the cover to the sun visor foundation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Crotty Corporation
    Inventors: Willard E. Crotty, III, James (Jud) Hobson, Glenn Snyder, Mark Tom
  • Patent number: 6578895
    Abstract: A sun visor is provided that includes a core having a periphery that defines an edge of the sun visor. The core comprises a plurality of layers with at least one layer being corrugated. The corrugated layer is characterized by a plurality of alternating ridges and troughs that strengthen the core without adding weight. An upholstery cover is disposed over the core and forms an exterior surface of the sun visor. In one embodiment, the core comprises a plurality of planar and corrugated layers. In another embodiment, the core comprises a rigid panel and a foundation disposed over the panel. The foundation includes a plurality of layers with at least one layer being corrugated to increase the thickness of the core without substantially adding weight to the sun visor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Crotty Corporation
    Inventor: Mark Tom
  • Patent number: 6409245
    Abstract: A sun visor assembly having a rounded member partially defining the outer edge of the sun visor which forms a more user-friendly edge than existing sun visor designs. The sun visor is formed from a substantially flat foundation that is folded unto itself thereby forming two foundation halves. The halves have corresponding shapes that define the edge of the sun visor. An upholstery cover covers the foundation and forms an exterior surface of the sun visor. A bead member is attached to the foundation and includes a stem portion that attaches to the foundation. The bead member also includes the rounded member whose surface forms a substantially semicircular cross section which faces away from the sun visor. In one embodiment, the rounded member is integrally formed with the foundation, itself, and this embodiment therefore does not include an additional bead member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Inventors: Willard E. Crotty, III, Mark A. Tom
  • Publication number: 20020070961
    Abstract: A system and method for navigating between hyperlinks and frames on a Web page within a Web browser in a client system in communication with one or more server systems. A plurality of hyperlinks and frames are displayed on a display of a user device via the Web browser, with each hyperlink and frame representing information about their location stored in one of the server systems. A user input entered from a remote input device is received by the client system. Based on the user input, a determination is made of which one of the hyperlinks or frames is to be marked as the active frame or link, and that hyperlink or frame is then marked. An indicator is then displayed on the display device indicating to the user that the selected hyperlink or frame has been made active.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: Qi Xu, Mark Tom
  • Patent number: 6367861
    Abstract: A sun visor assembly having a rounded member partially defining the outer edge of the sun visor which forms a more user-friendly edge than existing sun visor designs. The sun visor is formed from a substantially flat foundation that is folded unto itself thereby forming two foundation halves. The halves have corresponding shapes that define the edge of the sun visor. An upholstery cover covers the foundation and forms an exterior surface of the sun visor. A bead member is attached to the foundation and includes a stem portion that attaches to the foundation. The bead member also includes the rounded member whose surface forms a substantially semicircular cross section which faces away from the sun visor. In one embodiment, the rounded member is integrally formed with the foundation, itself, and this embodiment therefore does not include an additional bead member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Crotty Corporation
    Inventors: Willard E. Crotty, III, Mark A. Tom
  • Patent number: 6302467
    Abstract: A sun visor assembly having a rounded member partially defining the outer edge of the sun visor which forms a more user-friendly edge than existing sun visor designs. The sun visor is formed from a substantially flat foundation that is folded unto itself thereby forming two foundation halves. The halves have corresponding shapes that define the edge of the sun visor. An upholstery cover covers the foundation and forms an exterior surface of the sun visor. A bead member is attached to the foundation and includes a stem portion that attaches to the foundation. The bead member also includes the rounded member whose surface forms a substantially semicircular cross section which faces away from the sun visor. In one embodiment, the rounded member is integrally formed with the foundation, itself, and this embodiment therefore does not include an additional bead member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Inventors: Willard E. Crotty, III, Mark A. Tom