Patents by Inventor Mary Boyd

Mary Boyd 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: 8280362
    Abstract: A system for controlling at least one feature of at least one mobile communication unit includes: At least one sensor unit coupled with the at least one mobile communication unit. The at least one sensor unit senses at least one parameter associated with the at least one mobile communication unit. Each respective sensor unit of the at least one sensor unit presents a respective indicator relating to a respective sensed parameter of the at least one parameter. The system also includes at least one feature management system coupled with the at least one sensor unit. The at least one feature management system receives a representation of each respective indicator. The at least one feature management system employs the representation in cooperation with the at least one mobile communication unit to effect the controlling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: West Corporation
    Inventors: John Lawrence Snapp, Robin Erkkila, Mary A. Boyd
  • Publication number: 20090298488
    Abstract: A system for controlling at least one feature of at least one mobile communication unit includes: At least one sensor unit coupled with the at least one mobile communication unit. The at least one sensor unit senses at least one parameter associated with the at least one mobile communication unit. Each respective sensor unit of the at least one sensor unit presents a respective indicator relating to a respective sensed parameter of the at least one parameter. The system also includes at least one feature management system coupled with the at least one sensor unit. The at least one feature management system receives a representation of each respective indicator. The at least one feature management system employs the representation in cooperation with the at least one mobile communication unit to effect the controlling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: WEST CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Lawrence Snapp, Robin Erkkila, Mary A. Boyd
  • Patent number: 5161319
    Abstract: A portable, collapsible ironing board and case cover designed for travel, convenience and compactness. The ironing board and core cover consists of the following parts: The case/cover, three board sections, two hinges, five legs, six draw catch fastners, four wood supports, screws and hook and loop fasteners. The three board sections are connectedd by two continuous hinges on the top side of the board sections and are supported underneath by the wood supports which provides a brace for the board when fully extended. The six draw catch fastners are provided to secure the ironing board when in operation. There are a total of five legs to provide standing ability and added support for the ironing board. The hook and loop fasteners are used as a closure for the case and as a fastener when used for the ironing board cover. The shoulder strapped case converts to an ironing board cover for the light. Weight plywood ironing board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1992
    Inventor: Mary Boyd