Patents by Inventor Norman Richards

Norman Richards 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: 10146802
    Abstract: A method for generating device specific thumbnails may includes receiving one or more databases on a computing device from a mobile electronic device where the one or more databases include a key file and a data file. The data file may include picture data and the key file may include an index to the picture data. Also, the method may include generating a synchronization set on the computing device wherein the synchronization set includes one or more picture files to be stored on the mobile electronic device. The one or more databases may be transformed to one or more updated databases, wherein the transforming includes updating the key file to index pictures included in the synchronization set and updating the data file to include thumbnails of the pictures included in the synchronization set. The one or more updated databases may be transmitted to the mobile electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: David Norman Richard Meisenheimer, Michael Gordon Washburn, Jordan Douglas Barnes, Edward Eric Thomas
  • Publication number: 20180158113
    Abstract: The present invention is a system for generating property appraisal reports providing an appraisal of a property. The system includes a portable computing device running software that generates the property appraisal report according to an appraisal report specification. The software causes the computer processor to obtain required information and generate the appraisal report based on an appraisal report specification specifying items to be included in the report, including an estimated value of the property, a video of the property, and information about other properties comparable to the subject property. The appraisal report specification also specifies locations in the report to place the specified item. The software then generates the appraisal report for the subject property according to the appraisal report specification including each specified item in the specified location in the property appraisal report.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher John Bisson, Mark Timothy George, Devin Gauthier, Mark Norman Richard Monteiro
  • Patent number: 9882809
    Abstract: A device may include a line card and a control module. The line card may include a memory that stores a local routing table. The line card may request a routing entry from a routing table, receive the routing entry, insert the routing entry in the local routing table, and age out stale routing entries from the local routing table. The control module may include the routing table. The control module may distribute the routing entry in the routing table to the line card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Dante J. Pacella, Norman Richard Solis, Harold Jason Schiller
  • Patent number: 9545132
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior layer. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tobie D. Hatfield, Eric P. Avar, Jeffrey C. Pisciotta, James Meschter, Kevin Hoffer, Stann Norman Richard Sheperd, Todd Anthony Waatti
  • Patent number: 9270687
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a sensor overlay network is disclosed. The system may comprise a control module configured to receive and respond to data requests; a forwarding module configured to receive a data request from at least one network element and forward a response to the data request to the at least one network element, wherein the data request is directed to a control module; and a sensor module, communicatively coupled to the forwarding module and control module, configured to emulate the control module by receiving and responding to the data request from the forwarding module and handle data traffic received from the forwarding module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.
    Inventors: Dante J. Pacella, Norman Richard Solis, Harold Jason Schiller
  • Patent number: 9077755
    Abstract: A device receives a connection from a user device, and provides, to a database, connection information associated with the user device. The device receives, from the database, user device information based on the connection information, where the user device information includes a location associated with the user device. The device also receives a trigger instructing the device to provide the user device information to a content provider device, and provides the user device information to the content provider device when the trigger is received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Dante J. Pacella, Norman Richard Solis, Harold Jason Schiller
  • Publication number: 20150143641
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior layer. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Tobie D. Hatfield, Eric P. Avar, Jeffrey C. Pisciotta, James Meschter, Kevin Hoffer, Stann Norman Richard Sheperd, Todd Anthony Waatti
  • Patent number: 8959802
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior layer. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tobie D. Hatfield, Eric P. Avar, Jeffrey C. Pisciotta, James Meschter, Kevin Hoffer, Stann Norman Richard Sheperd, Todd Anthony Waatti
  • Patent number: 8638791
    Abstract: A device may include a control module configured to distribute sets of routing entries to line cards, each of the sets including a portion of a master table for looking up routes based on network addresses. In addition, the device may include a first one of the line cards configured to receive one of the sets of routing entries, store the received set of routing entries in a local table, receive a packet from a network, obtain a routing entry using the local table based on an address associated with the packet, and send the obtained packet to a second one of the line cards, the second line card associated with the routing entry. Further, the device may include the second line card configured to forward the packet toward the address in the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Dante J. Pacella, Norman Richard Solis, Harold Jason Schiller
  • Patent number: 8571049
    Abstract: A device may include a first line card and a second line card. The first line card may include a memory including queues. In addition, the first line card may include a processor. The processor may identify, among the queues, a queue whose size is to be modified, change the size of the identified queue, receive a packet, insert a header cell associated with the packet in the identified queue, identify a second line card from which the packet is to be sent to another device in a network, remove the header cell from the identified queue, and forward the header cell to the second line card. The second line card may receive the header cell from the first line card, and send the packet to the other device in the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Dante J. Pacella, Norman Richard Solis, Harold Jason Schiller
  • Patent number: 8488465
    Abstract: A system and method for intercepting and load-balancing information including one or more mediation devices configured to receive intercept instructions for intercepting information for a predetermined period of time, an intercept access device configured to receive the intercept instructions from the one or more mediation devices, wherein the intercept access device may identify and intercept information based on the intercept instructions and may encapsulate the intercepted information, and an intercept load balancer configured to receive the intercepted information and transmit the intercepted information to the one or more mediation devices for distribution to one or more law enforcement device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Norman Richard Solis, Dante J. Pacella, Harold Jason Schiller
  • Patent number: 8358660
    Abstract: An approach is provided for integrated content delivery. A request for content stored on a disk array of a router is received. In response to the request, one or more disks of the disk array are selected to retrieve the content, wherein the disk array is natively coupled to a switch fabric of the router. A path is determined through the switch fabric for transmission of the content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Dante J. Pacella, Norman Richard Solis, Harold Jason Schiller
  • Publication number: 20130000159
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior layer. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tobie D. Hatfield, Eric P. Avar, Jeffrey C. Pisciotta, James Meschter, Kevin Hoffer, Stann Norman Richard Sheperd, Todd Anthony Waatti
  • Patent number: 8303885
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior layer. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tobie D. Hatfield, Eric P. Avar, Jeffrey C. Pisciotta, James Meschter, Kevin W. Hoffer, Stann Norman Richard Sheperd, Todd Anthony Waatti
  • Publication number: 20120258859
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for inhibiting the sprouting of potato tubers are provided. The compositions comprise C3 to C14 aliphatic aldehydes and ketones, and/or C3 to C7 primary and secondary aliphatic alcohols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Norman Richard KNOWLES, Lisa O'Rear KNOWLES
  • Patent number: 8258081
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for inhibiting the sprouting of potato tubers are provided. The compositions comprise C3 to C14 aliphatic aldehydes and ketones, and/or C3 to C7 primary and secondary aliphatic alcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Norman Richard Knowles, Lisa O'Rear Knowles
  • Patent number: 8190764
    Abstract: Techniques for establishing a chain of custody for intercepted electronic information are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Norman Richard Solis, Dante J. Pacella, Harold Jason Schiller
  • Publication number: 20110138078
    Abstract: A method for compressing photos for devices may include selecting one or more media items to sync with a mobile electronic device. Profile information of a mobile electronic device may be retrieved, wherein the profile information includes a resolution of a display of the mobile electronic device, available space on the mobile electronic device, and a size of support files stored on the mobile electronic device. An amount of space used on the mobile electronic device after a synchronization of the one or more media items is completed may be estimated. Also, a visual representation of the amount of spaced used may be presented on a display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Jordan Douglas Barnes, Michael Gordon Washburn, David Norman Richard Meisenheimer, Edward Eric Thomas
  • Publication number: 20110138451
    Abstract: Techniques for establishing a chain of custody for intercepted electronic information are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: Verizon Business Network Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman Richard Solis, Dante J. Pacella, Harold Jason Schiller
  • Publication number: 20110125873
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a sensor overlay network is disclosed. The system may comprise a control module configured to receive and respond to data requests; a forwarding module configured to receive a data request from at least one network element and forward a response to the data request to the at least one network element, wherein the data request is directed to a control module; and a sensor module, communicatively coupled to the forwarding module and control module, configured to emulate the control module by receiving and responding to the data request from the forwarding module and handle data traffic received from the forwarding module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING, INC.
    Inventors: Dante J. Pacella, Norman Richard Solis, Harold Jason Schiller