Patents by Inventor Michael A. Barton
Michael A. Barton 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).
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Publication number: 20250240493Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided to inform a user of a broadcast stream, which has multiple, concurrently received channels of program content, about recommendations of a subset of the content currently playing across the available channels or to be played within a selected future time period. The subset of content is selected based on user preferences and system data (e.g., program topic and channel affinities among the broadcast content and channels) to recommend a more diverse subset of content than would be discovered if only user preferences were employed to make the selection of recommended content.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2024Publication date: July 24, 2025Inventors: Stuart A. Cox, Michael A. Barton
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Patent number: 12081838Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided to inform a user of a broadcast stream, which has multiple, concurrently received channels of program content, about recommendations of a subset of the content currently playing across the available channels or to be played within a selected future time period. The subset of content is selected based on user preferences and system data (e.g., program topic and channel affinities among the broadcast content and channels) to recommend a more diverse subset of content than would be discovered if only user preferences were employed to make the selection of recommended content.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2019Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: Sirius XM Radio Inc.Inventors: Stuart A. Cox, Michael A. Barton
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Publication number: 20200077153Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided to inform a user of a broadcast stream, which has multiple, concurrently received channels of program content, about recommendations of a subset of the content currently playing across the available channels or to be played within a selected future time period. The subset of content is selected based on user preferences and system data (e.g., program topic and channel affinities among the broadcast content and channels) to recommend a more diverse subset of content than would be discovered if only user preferences were employed to make the selection of recommended content.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Stuart A. Cox, Michael A. Barton
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Patent number: 10306327Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided to inform a user of a broadcast stream, which has multiple, concurrently received channels of program content, about recommendations of a subset of the content currently playing across the available channels or to be played within a selected future time period. The subset of content is selected based on user preferences and system data (e.g., program topic and channel affinities among the broadcast content and channels) to recommend a more diverse subset of content than would be discovered if only user preferences were employed to make the selection of recommended content.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Sirius XM Radio Inc.Inventors: Stuart A. Cox, Michael A. Barton
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Patent number: 10138658Abstract: A fenestration assembly includes a frame assembly, a movable sash assembly and a lock assembly. The lock assembly includes a first lock and a second side lock. The first lock operatively locks and unlocks the moveable sash to the frame assembly in a first direction only when the movable sash is in a fully closed position. The first side lock operatively locks and unlocks the movable sash in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction both when the movable sash is in the fully closed position and a partially open position.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael A. Barton, Travis James Dodge
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Patent number: 10119325Abstract: A tilt latch system that comprises an actuator movable from a first position to a second position; a lock-out member movable from a retracted position to an extended position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position; and an engagement member movable from an engaged position to a disengaged position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position is provided. The actuator and the engagement member are maintained in the second and disengaged positions, respectively, when the lock-out member is in the extended position. The actuator and the engagement member are automatically biased to the first position and the engaged position, respectively, upon movement of the lock-out member from the extended to the retracted position. The tilt latch system may further comprise a lock-out device and/or be optionally utilized in a modular configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael A. Barton, Gordon H. Liebel, Eric A. Baczuk
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Publication number: 20170350174Abstract: A fenestration assembly includes a frame assembly, a movable sash assembly and a lock assembly. The lock assembly includes a first lock and a second side lock. The first lock operatively locks and unlocks the moveable sash to the frame assembly in a first direction only when the movable sash is in a fully closed position. The first side lock operatively locks and unlocks the movable sash in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction both when the movable sash is in the fully closed position and a partially open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: Milgard Manufacturing IncorporatedInventors: Michael A. Barton, Travis James Dodge
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Publication number: 20160381429Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided to inform a user of a broadcast stream, which has multiple, concurrently received channels of program content, about recommendations of a subset of the content currently playing across the available channels or to be played within a selected future time period. The subset of content is selected based on user preferences and system data (e.g., program topic and channel affinities among the broadcast content and channels) to recommend a more diverse subset of content than would be discovered if only user preferences were employed to make the selection of recommended content.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Stuart A. Cox, Michael A. Barton
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Publication number: 20160333630Abstract: A tilt latch system that comprises an actuator movable from a first position to a second position; a lock-out member movable from a retracted position to an extended position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position; and an engagement member movable from an engaged position to a disengaged position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position is provided. The actuator and the engagement member are maintained in the second and disengaged positions, respectively, when the lock-out member is in the extended position. The actuator and the engagement member are automatically biased to the first position and the engaged position, respectively, upon movement of the lock-out member from the extended to the retracted position. The tilt latch system may further comprise a lock-out device and/or be optionally utilized in a modular configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Milgard Manufacturing IncorporatedInventors: Michael A. Barton, Gordon H. Liebel, Eric A. Baczuk
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Patent number: 9441414Abstract: A sliding fenestration sash assembly includes a sliding sash and a frame having a first longitudinal member including at least one aperture. A pin is operatively connected to a handle and movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The pin is biased toward the first longitudinal member by a biasing member. The pin being biased into the aperture by the biasing member when the pin is aligned with the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATEDInventors: Eric A. Baczuk, Travis James Dodge, Michael A. Barton
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Patent number: 9422763Abstract: A tilt latch system that comprises an actuator movable from a first position to a second position; a lock-out member movable from a retracted position to an extended position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position; and an engagement member movable from an engaged position to a disengaged position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position is provided. The actuator and the engagement member are maintained in the second and disengaged positions, respectively, when the lock-out member is in the extended position. The actuator and the engagement member are automatically biased to the first position and the engaged position, respectively, upon movement of the lock-out member from the extended to the retracted position. The tilt latch system may further comprise a lock-out device and/or be optionally utilized in a modular configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael A. Barton, Gordon H. Liebel, Eric A. Baczuk
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Patent number: 9392334Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided to inform a user of a broadcast stream, which has multiple, concurrently received channels of program content, about recommendations of a subset of the content currently playing across the available channels or to be played within a selected future time period. The subset of content is selected based on user preferences and system data (e.g., program topic and channel affinities among the broadcast content and channels) to recommend a more diverse subset of content than would be discovered if only user preferences were employed to make the selection of recommended content.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Sirius XM Radio Inc.Inventors: Stuart Cox, Michael A. Barton
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Publication number: 20150373416Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided to inform a user of a broadcast stream, which has multiple, concurrently received channels of program content, about recommendations of a subset of the content currently playing across the available channels or to be played within a selected future time period. The subset of content is selected based on user preferences and system data (e.g., program topic and channel affinities among the broadcast content and channels) to recommend a more diverse subset of content than would be discovered if only user preferences were employed to make the selection of recommended content.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Stuart Cox, Michael A. Barton
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Patent number: 8870250Abstract: The present invention relates to a sliding door latch having a locked and unlocked position for a sliding door having an open and closed position. The sliding door latch includes a handle assembly with a handle and a locking mechanism. The handle is a first position, wherein the locking mechanism is engaged and the sliding door latch is locked, to a second position, wherein the locking mechanism is disengaged and the sliding door latch is unlocked. The locking mechanism may prevent the handle from moving from the second position to the first position when the sliding door is open. The handle is pivotable between the first position and the second position only when the door is closed. Resistance forces may prevent the handle from moving from the second position to the first position when the sliding door is closed without an application of force by a user.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2013Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing IncorporatedInventors: Gordon H. Liebel, Michael A. Barton, Eric A. Baczuk
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Publication number: 20140069017Abstract: A tilt latch system that comprises an actuator movable from a first position to a second position; a lock-out member movable from a retracted position to an extended position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position; and an engagement member movable from an engaged position to a disengaged position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position is provided. The actuator and the engagement member are maintained in the second and disengaged positions, respectively, when the lock-out member is in the extended position. The actuator and the engagement member are automatically biased to the first position and the engaged position, respectively, upon movement of the lock-out member from the extended to the retracted position. The tilt latch system may further comprise a lock- out device and/or be optionally utilized in a modular configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael A. Barton, Gordon H. Liebel, Eric A. Baczuk
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Publication number: 20140033256Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided to inform a user of a broadcast stream, which has multiple, concurrently received channels of program content, about recommendations of a subset of the content currently playing across the available channels or to be played within a selected future time period. The subset of content is selected based on user preferences and system data (e.g., program topic and channel affinities among the broadcast content and channels) to recommend a more diverse subset of content than would be discovered if only user preferences were employed to make the selection of recommended content.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventors: Stuart Cox, Michael A. Barton
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Publication number: 20130285394Abstract: The present invention relates to a sliding door latch having a locked and unlocked position for a sliding door having an open and closed position. The sliding door latch includes a handle assembly with a handle and a locking mechanism. The handle is a first position, wherein the locking mechanism is engaged and the sliding door latch is locked, to a second position, wherein the locking mechanism is disengaged and the sliding door latch is unlocked The locking mechanism may prevent the handle from moving from the second position to the first position when the sliding door is open. The handle is pivotable between the first position and the second position only when the door is closed. Resistance forces may prevent the handle from moving from the second position to the first position when the sliding door is closed without an application of force by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Gordon H. Liebel, Michael A. Barton, Eric A. Baczuk
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Patent number: 8550507Abstract: A tilt latch system that comprises an actuator movable from a first position to a second position; a lock-out member movable from a retracted position to an extended position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position; and an engagement member movable from an engaged position to a disengaged position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position is provided. The actuator and the engagement member are maintained in the second and disengaged positions, respectively, when the lock-out member is in the extended position. The actuator and the engagement member are automatically biased to the first position and the engaged position, respectively, upon movement of the lock-out member from the extended to the retracted position. The tilt latch system may further comprise a lock-out device and/or be optionally utilized in a modular configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing IncorporatedInventors: Michael A. Barton, Gordon H. Liebel, Eric A. Baczuk
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Patent number: 8491022Abstract: The present invention relates to a sliding door latch having a locked and unlocked position for a sliding door having an open and closed position. The sliding door latch includes a handle assembly with a handle and a locking mechanism. The handle is a first position, wherein the locking mechanism is engaged and the sliding door latch is locked, to a second position, wherein the locking mechanism is disengaged and the sliding door latch is unlocked The locking mechanism may prevent the handle from moving from the second position to the first position when the sliding door is open. The handle is pivotable between the first position and the second position only when the door is closed. Resistance forces may prevent the handle from moving from the second position to the first position when the sliding door is closed without an application of force by a user.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing IncorporatedInventors: Gordon H. Liebel, Michael A. Barton, Eric A. Baczuk
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Patent number: 8490136Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided to inform a user of a broadcast stream, which has multiple, concurrently received channels of program content, about recommendations of a subset of the content currently playing across the available channels or to be played within a selected future time period. The subset of content is selected based on user preferences and system data (e.g., program topic and channel affinities among the broadcast content and channels) to recommend a more diverse subset of content than would be discovered if only user preferences were employed to make the selection of recommended content.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Sirius XM Radio Inc.Inventors: Stuart Cox, Michael A. Barton