Patents by Inventor Nicolas Girard

Nicolas Girard 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: 20160094972
    Abstract: Among other things, at a server, information is received from applications, services, or content being used on user devices about usage of communication services attributable to each of the applications, services, or content. The information about the amounts of attributable communication services is used in allocating charges for the services to one or more paying parties in accordance with one or more applicable business rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: Aquto Corporation
    Inventors: Nicolas Girard, Yusun Kim Riley
  • Publication number: 20160092907
    Abstract: Among other things, at a server, information is received from applications, services, or content being used on user devices about usage of communication services attributable to each of the applications, services, or content. The information about the amounts of attributable communication services is used in allocating charges for the services to one or more paying parties in accordance with one or more applicable business rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: Aquto Corporation
    Inventors: Nicolas Girard, Yusun Kim Riley
  • Publication number: 20160094720
    Abstract: Among other things, at a server, information is received from applications, services, or content being used on user devices about usage of communication services attributable to each of the applications, services, or content. The information about the amounts of attributable communication services is used in allocating charges for the services to one or more paying parties in accordance with one or more applicable business rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: Aquto Corporation
    Inventors: Nicolas Girard, Yusun Kim Riley
  • Publication number: 20160094973
    Abstract: Among other things, at a server, information is received from applications, services, or content being used on user devices about usage of communication services attributable to each of the applications, services, or content. The information about the amounts of attributable communication services is used in allocating charges for the services to one or more paying parties in accordance with one or more applicable business rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: Aquto Corporation
    Inventors: Nicolas Girard, Yusun Kim Riley
  • Patent number: 9253015
    Abstract: A method for forming an optimized communication connection providing enhanced performance of at least one application utilizing the communication connection is provided, the communication connection including a plurality of individual communication networks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Attila Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Nicolas Girard
  • Publication number: 20150019307
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for mobile advertising. One of the methods includes receiving from a user of a mobile device an indication of a response of the user to a presentation of content on the mobile device. The method includes in connection with the presentation of the content or the receipt of the indication of a response of the user, receiving information from a mobile carrier about the user. The method also includes based on the response of the user and the information about the user, generating an offer to be presented to the user after the content has been presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: Aquto Corporation
    Inventors: Nicolas Girard, Scott D. Klein
  • Publication number: 20140220927
    Abstract: Among other things, a content item is received that is associated with an offer for wireless network credit. The wireless network credit is redeemable for free or discounted data usage of one or more metered wireless networks. In response to a selection input, the content item is presented to a user. Data is transmitted reflecting the presentation of the content item to a remote server to cause the remote server to add the mobile broadband credit to an account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Aquto Corporation
    Inventors: Nicolas Girard, Yusun Kim Riley
  • Patent number: 8608353
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus having a base support member defining an inner cavity portion and configured to have an outer multi-dimensional quadric surface. A mounting member is magnetically coupled to the base support member, the mounting member being configured and operative to be movable about an outer surface of the base support member. A lighting appliance is configured to mount a lighting element wherein the lighting appliance is magnetically coupled to the mounting member, the lighting appliance is further configured and operative to be movably positionable about the magnetic mount member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventor: Nicolas Girard
  • Publication number: 20130316703
    Abstract: Among other things, at a server, information is received from applications, services, or content being used on user devices about usage of communication services attributable to each of the applications, services, or content. The information about the amounts of attributable communication services is used in allocating charges for the services to one or more paying parties in accordance with one or more applicable business rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Aquto Corporation
    Inventors: Nicolas Girard, Yusun Kim Riley
  • Publication number: 20130111038
    Abstract: A method for forming an optimized communication connection providing enhanced performance of at least one application utilizing the communication connection is provided, the communication connection including a plurality of individual communication networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: ATTILA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Nicolas Girard
  • Patent number: 8107457
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for permitting a mobile terminal having multiple, heterogeneous network connections (e.g., multiple wired or wireless transceivers of various types) to set up and maintain virtual connections over multiple networks to either the same or to multiple destinations. The mobile terminal can “load-share” traffic, i.e., it can distribute segments of traffic over a full set of heterogeneous networks, significantly improving the reliability and availability of communications. In a first embodiment, a mobile terminal is configured with multiple radio frequency (RF) transceivers. Operating system software is provided for dynamically establishing and maintaining traffic flow for user applications over multiple communications paths, and for automatically adapting to variations in the networking environment, application traffic flow requirements, end user preferences, or mobility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: The Trustees of Stevens Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Patrick E. White, Nicolas Girard
  • Publication number: 20120014120
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus having a base support member defining an inner cavity portion and configured to have an outer multi-dimensional quadric surface. A mounting member is magnetically coupled to the base support member, the mounting member being configured and operative to be movable about an outer surface of the base support member. A lighting appliance is configured to mount a lighting element wherein the lighting appliance is magnetically coupled to the mounting member, the lighting appliance is further configured and operative to be movably positionable about the magnetic mount member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: Nicolas Girard
  • Publication number: 20090168701
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for permitting a mobile terminal having multiple, heterogeneous network connections (e.g., multiple wired or wireless transceivers of various types) to set up and maintain virtual connections over multiple networks to either the same or to multiple destinations. The mobile terminal can “load-share” traffic, i.e., it can distribute segments of traffic over a full set of heterogeneous networks, significantly improving the reliability and availability of communications. In a first embodiment, a mobile terminal is configured with multiple radio frequency (RF) transceivers. Operating system software is provided for dynamically establishing and maintaining traffic flow for user applications over multiple communications paths, and for automatically adapting to variations in the networking environment, application traffic flow requirements, end user preferences, or mobility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Patrick E. White, Nicolas Girard
  • Patent number: 7539175
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for permitting a mobile terminal having multiple, heterogeneous network connections (e.g., multiple wired or wireless transceivers of various types) to set up and maintain virtual connections over multiple networks to either the same or to multiple destinations. The mobile terminal can “load-share” traffic, i.e., it can distribute segments of traffic over a full set of heterogeneous networks, significantly improving the reliability and availability of communications. In a first embodiment, a mobile terminal is configured with multiple radio frequency (RF) transceivers. Operating system software is provided for dynamically establishing and maintaining traffic flow for user applications over multiple communications paths, and for automatically adapting to variations in the networking environment, application traffic flow requirements, end user preferences, or mobility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: The Trustees of Stevens Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Patrick E. White, Nicolas Girard
  • Publication number: 20070227151
    Abstract: Flameholder arm for an afterburner of a turbomachine, particularly a jet engine, comprising a ventilation duct (24) which is centered and immobilized inside the arm (10) by means independent of the heatshield (28), the duct also comprising a transverse lip (50) comprising an orifice (56) for centering and guiding a fuel injection harness (26) preventing this harness from being positioned in any way incorrectly in the arm (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: SNECMA
    Inventors: Jacques Bunel, Nicolas Girard
  • Publication number: 20070068136
    Abstract: The invention relates to a structural turbine engine casing (9) comprising a central hub (10), at least one intermediate shroud (20) and an external ring (30), which are concentric, the external ring and the intermediate shroud being connected via links (21, 24, 28), the intermediate shroud and the central hub being connected by a series of radially fastened hollow arms (11-19), wherein the series of arms comprises at least one main arm (11, 13, 18) and at least one secondary arm (12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19), each main arm (11) being arranged in the continuation of a link (21) and having a mass which is greater than that of a secondary arm (12) arranged at a distance from the links (21, 24).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Applicant: SNECMA
    Inventors: Laurent Cameriano, Nicolas Girard
  • Publication number: 20060193295
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for permitting a mobile terminal having multiple, heterogeneous network connections (e.g., multiple wired or wireless transceivers of various types) to set up and maintain virtual connections over multiple networks to either the same or to multiple destinations. The mobile terminal can “load-share” traffic, i.e., it can distribute segments of traffic over a full set of heterogeneous networks, significantly improving the reliability and availability of communications. In a first embodiment, a mobile terminal is configured with multiple radio frequency (RF) transceivers. Operating system software is provided for dynamically establishing and maintaining traffic flow for user applications over multiple communications paths, and for automatically adapting to variations in the networking environment, application traffic flow requirements, end user preferences, or mobility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Patrick White, Nicolas Girard
  • Patent number: 7046814
    Abstract: The invention concerns an online low frequency amplifying interface operating in automatic cutting feed, particularly designed for multimedia computers. It concerns a impedance adapting device produced around an electronic tube. It can be arranged between a source transmitting low frequency signals and a receiver. The invention is characterised in that it comprises an low frequency amplifier sub-part having high impedance at the source whereto it is connected, and having a low impedance at the receiver whereto it is connected next. The high voltage power supply of the anodes of the low frequency device is produced by a working high frequency automatic cutting feed regulator feeding a voltage amplifying device. The automatic cutting feed regulator operates in direct current low voltage. The inventive device is particularly designed for sound boards and for sources of hi-fi installations, whether incorporated or not.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventor: Nicolas Girard
  • Publication number: 20020172380
    Abstract: The invention concerns an online low frequency amplifying interface operating in automatic cutting feed, particularly designed for multimedia computers. It concerns a impedance adapting device produced around an electronic tube. It can be arranged between a source transmitting low frequency signals and a receiver. The invention is characterised in that it comprises an low frequency amplifier sub-part having high impedance at the source whereto it is connected, and having a low impedance at the receiver whereto it is connected next. The high voltage power supply of the anodes of the low frequency device is produced by a working high frequency automatic cutting feed regulator feeding a voltage amplifying device. The automatic cutting feed regulator operates in direct current low voltage. The inventive device is particularly designed for sound boards and for sources of hi-fi installations, whether incorporated or not.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventor: Nicolas Girard