Patents by Inventor Nathan Kay

Nathan Kay 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: 20240028621
    Abstract: A computer-implemented system includes identifying a target hierarchical taxonomy comprising a plurality of distinct hierarchical taxonomy categories; extracting a plurality of distinct taxonomy tokens from the plurality of distinct hierarchical taxonomy categories; computing a taxonomy vector corpus based on the plurality of distinct taxonomy tokens; computing a plurality of distinct taxonomy clusters based on an input of the taxonomy vector corpus; constructing a hierarchical taxonomy classifier based on the plurality of distinct taxonomy clusters; converting a volume of unlabeled structured datasets to a plurality of distinct corpora of taxonomy-labeled structured datasets based on the hierarchical taxonomy classifier; and outputting at least one corpus of taxonomy-labeled structured datasets of the plurality of distinct corpora of taxonomy-labeled structured datasets based on an input of a data classification query.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: SAS INSTITUTE INC.
    Inventors: Nancy Anne Rausch, Ruth Oluwadamilola Akintunde, Brant Nathan Kay
  • Patent number: 11841851
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer-program product includes identifying a target hierarchical taxonomy that includes a plurality of distinct hierarchical taxonomy categories, extracting a plurality of distinct taxonomy tokens from the plurality of distinct hierarchical taxonomy categories, computing a taxonomy vector corpus based on the plurality of distinct taxonomy tokens, computing a plurality of distinct taxonomy clusters based on an input of the taxonomy vector corpus, constructing a hierarchical taxonomy classifier based on the plurality of distinct taxonomy clusters, converting a volume of unlabeled structured datasets to a plurality of distinct corpora of taxonomy-labeled structured datasets based on the hierarchical taxonomy classifier, and outputting at least one corpus of taxonomy-labeled structured datasets of the plurality of distinct corpora of taxonomy-labeled structured datasets based on an input of a data classification query.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: SAS, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy Anne Rausch, Ruth Oluwadamilola Akintunde, Brant Nathan Kay
  • Patent number: 11809460
    Abstract: A computer-implemented system includes identifying a target hierarchical taxonomy comprising a plurality of distinct hierarchical taxonomy categories; extracting a plurality of distinct taxonomy tokens from the plurality of distinct hierarchical taxonomy categories; computing a taxonomy vector corpus based on the plurality of distinct taxonomy tokens; computing a plurality of distinct taxonomy clusters based on an input of the taxonomy vector corpus; constructing a hierarchical taxonomy classifier based on the plurality of distinct taxonomy clusters; converting a volume of unlabeled structured datasets to a plurality of distinct corpora of taxonomy-labeled structured datasets based on the hierarchical taxonomy classifier; and outputting at least one corpus of taxonomy-labeled structured datasets of the plurality of distinct corpora of taxonomy-labeled structured datasets based on an input of a data classification query.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: SAS Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy Anne Rausch, Ruth Oluwadamilola Akintunde, Brant Nathan Kay
  • Patent number: 5904433
    Abstract: The inventive fluid dispenser includes a container in which the fluid to be dispensed is stored and an attached brush-type applicator from which the stored fluid may be selectively applied to a work surface. The container has an open end to which an applicator housing is attached and which carries a bristled brush. An insert disposed within the applicator housing defines passageways through which stored fluid is deliverable from the container to the applicator housing. The fluid-delivery passageways are automatically closed when an associated cap is detachably positioned about the brush-carrying end of the dispenser through deformation or displacement of the applicator housing to prevent the unintended delivery of stored fluid into the applicator housing during periods of nonuse. The insert may also include a vapors-release passageway extending between the container and the applicator housing for venting vapors into the brush-enveloped cap and thereby prevent drying out of the brush during periods of nonuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Inventor: Nathan Kay
  • Patent number: 5169039
    Abstract: A hand-held, manually-actuated dispenser for selective discharge of a stored fluid includes a discharge outlet defined in an elongated housing and a reciprocatable elongated member normally maintained in a first position closing the discharge opening for preventing a release of contained fluid. Also defined in the housing is a first chamber for containing fluid for discharge from the discharge opening, a second chamber or reservoir for storing a supply of the contained fluid, and a passage between the first and second chambers for enabling contained fluid flow therebetween. The elongated member is movable in a first direction from the first to a second position in which the discharge opening is opened for enabling a release of contained fluid from the first chamber and in a second direction from the second to the first position to refill the first chamber from the second and thereby complete a two-stroke fluid-discharging operation of the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: Photofinish Cosmetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Kay, Donald W. McNab
  • Patent number: 4991749
    Abstract: A manually-operated dispenser for user-controlled discharge of an internally-stored fluid includes a variable length assembly normally driven to its maximum longitudinal extension for fluid-tightly closing a fluid discharge opening and a vent opening disposed at opposite ends of an elongated housing, a piston bounding an end of an internal fluid reservoir and operatively movable along the housing for volumetrically reducing the reservoir and for driving stored fluid toward and through the discharge opening, and an actuator assembly manually operable by the user for causing controlled foreshortening of the variable length assembly whereby the fluid discharge and vent openings are concurrently opened permitting the forced discharge of a correspondingly controlled volume of stored fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Photofinish Cosmetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Kay, Donald W. McNab, Edward J. Moya
  • Patent number: 4917522
    Abstract: A manually-operated dispenser for user-controlled discharge of an internally-stored fluid includes a variable length assembly normally driven to its maximum longitudinal extension for fluid-tightly closing a fluid discharge opening and a vent opening disposed at opposite ends of an elongated housing, a piston bounding an end of an internal fluid reservoir and operatively movable along the housing for volumetrically reducing the reservoir and for driving stored fluid toward and through the discharge opening, and an actuator assembly manually operable by the user for causing controlled foreshortening of the variable length assembly whereby the fluid discharge and vent openings are concurrently opened permitting the forced discharge of a correspondingly controlled volume of stored fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1990
    Assignee: Photofinish Cosmetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Kay, Donald W. McNab, Edward J. Moya
  • Patent number: 4907841
    Abstract: A brush adapted for selective application of a flowable fluid to a workpiece--and which includes a hollow head section, a plurality of bristles depending from the head section, and a fluid distribution channel defined by a flexible membrane and extending substantially axially within the radial interior of the bristles from the head section of the brush toward the free ends of the bristles--is formed in its entirety of a heat-fusible synthetic material. A tuft of synthetic material in filamentary form is inserted into a mold cavity and a heated die is moved into closely proximate but predeterminately spaced apart relation with the mold for transferring to the mold sufficient heat to fuse the adjacent filament ends and form the brush head section. A heated pin is then inserted into and retracted from the mold cavity through the brush head section to form the distribution channel membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1990
    Assignee: Photofinish Cosmetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Kay, Donald McNab, Edward Moya
  • Patent number: 4883204
    Abstract: A manually-operated dispenser for user-controlled discharge of an internally-stored fluid includes a variable length assembly normally driven to its maximum longitudinal extension for substantially closing a fluid discharge opening and for fluid-tightly closing a vent opening disposed at opposite ends of an elongated housing, the fluid discharge opening being normally sufficiently closed so as to prevent discharge of stored fluid through the discharge opening but permitting predetermined bleeding of fluid from the housing interior through the discharge opening, a piston bounding an end of an internal fluid reservoir and operatively movable along the housing for volumetrically reducing the reservoir and for driving stored fluid toward and through the discharge opening, and an actuator assembly manually operable by the user for causing controlled foreshortening of the variable length assembly whereby the fluid discharge and vent openings are concurrently opened permitting the forced discharge of a corresponding
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1989
    Assignee: Photofinish Cosemetics Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Kay, Donald McNab, Edward Moya
  • Patent number: 4874117
    Abstract: A manually-operated dispenser for user-controlled discharge of an internally-stored fluid includes a variable length assembly normally driven to its maximum longitudinal extension for fluid-tightly closing a fluid discharge opening and a vent opening disposed at opposite ends of an elongated housing, a piston bounding an end of an internal fluid reservoir and operatively movable along the housing for volumetrically reducing the reservoir and for driving stored fluid toward and through the discharge opening, and an actuator assembly manually operable by the user for causing controlled foreshortening of the variable length assembly whereby the fluid discharge and vent openings are concurrently opened permitting the forced discharge of a correspondingly controlled volume of stored fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1989
    Assignee: Photofinish Cosmetics Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Kay, Donald W. McNab, Edward J. Moya
  • Patent number: 4456124
    Abstract: A combination cosmetic container and support arrangement is disclosed herein along with a particular way in which it is assembled. The container itself includes a main section defining a compartment adapted to house a cosmetic therein and a cooperating lid. The combination arrangement also includes a support tab having a sheet-like main body which includes a cutout configured to accommodate the container. More specifically, the container with its lid closed is supported within the cutout such that at least one edge section of the tab body along the cutout extends into and between the container's main section and closed lid for maintaining the container in place. The entire tab and its supported container may be hung from a shelf peg or the like by means of a cooperating through-hole in the tab's main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1984
    Assignee: Max Factor & Co.
    Inventors: Nathan Kay, Robin M. Kay
  • Patent number: D268331
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1983
    Assignee: Max Factor & Co.
    Inventors: Nathan Kay, Robin M. Kay