Patents by Inventor Neil Blank

Neil Blank 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: 11978088
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for creating, editing, sharing and distributing high-quality, media-rich web-based communications. The communications are created in a layered fashion that integrates user-selected text, colors, background patterns, images, sound, music, video, or other media. The systems and methods are used to generate, edit, broadcast, and track electronic presentations, brochures, advertisements (such as banner advertisements on highly trafficked media websites), announcements, and interactive web pages, without the need for the user to understand complex programming languages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Impact Engine, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Greer, Bennett Blank, Bryan Depew
  • Publication number: 20220073160
    Abstract: An apparatus that attaches to a bicycle, that is capable of detecting signs of an attempted theft, and of reporting this to users via their mobile phone, to aid in catching or chasing away a thief before they can steal the bicycle. The device is also capable of reporting its location in real time to the owner in a similar manner, to aid in catching the thief and recovering the bicycle. The device also incorporates the function of a “bottle cage” for holding a bottle of liquid to refresh the rider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: MaxTracker LLC
    Inventors: James Eric Dotter, Steven Maxey, Neil Blank
  • Publication number: 20160026422
    Abstract: Systems and methods herein provide for an accessorizeable display of features for a processing device, such as a smart phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, or other processing devices. The display may be configured as a case on the “backside” or cover of the processing device that interfaces through a communication port of the processing device. In one embodiment, a system includes a display data module operable on the processing device to provide a graphical user interface via a first display device to a user of the processing device, and to interface with a second display device coupled to the processing device to display an image on the second display device. The system also includes a remote data center operable to retrieve the image and to communicate with the display data module through a network to provide the image to the second display device via the display data module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew Brandt, Neil Blank, Perry Towle, Jan Delany, Chris Jacobs, Abby Jacobs, Mathew Gerson
  • Publication number: 20140078038
    Abstract: Systems and methods herein provide for an accessorizeable display of features for a processing device, such as a smart phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, or other processing devices. The display may be configured as a case on the “backside” or cover of the processing device that interfaces through a communication port of the processing device. In one embodiment, a system includes a display data module operable on the processing device to provide a graphical user interface via a first display device to a user of the processing device, and to interface with a second display device coupled to the processing device to display an image on the second display device. The system also includes a remote data center operable to retrieve the image and to communicate with the display data module through a network to provide the image to the second display device via the display data module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: CASE LABS LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Brandt, Neil Blank, Perry Towle, Jan Delany, Chris Jacobs, Abby Jacobs, Mathew Gerson
  • Publication number: 20100171886
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to automatically provide an audio sub-channel for a reading service to a visually impaired user. An audio service system includes a control module and a transmit module. The control module is operable to identify an audio sub-channel for a reading service available for reception within a broadcast area of a television content provider. The control module is further operable to identify a set of commands for a television tuner instructing the television tuner to tune to the audio sub-channel. The transmit module is operable to transmit the set of commands to the television tuner so the visually impaired user can listen to the audio sub-channel for the reading service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: John Wm. Anderson, Neil Blank, David Farrell, Kirill Belyayev