Patents by Inventor Peter Briggs

Peter Briggs 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: 9239883
    Abstract: A system has a primary server storing search data sets (“staks”) and a linked social network server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Inventors: Barry Smyth, Maurice Coyle, Peter Briggs
  • Patent number: 8886633
    Abstract: A searching system may include a primary server with interfaces for communication with databases or with underlying search engines. The primary server may be adapted to receive a search query from a client under instructions from a user; and retrieve search results and transmit the results as a response to the client. The primary server may be adapted to store search data sets of relevant results for queries by users who are member of the set. The primary server may be adapted to select a search data set of which the user for the query is a member, and to use said search data set in providing the response to the query. The primary server may be adapted to download data concerning the selected search data set to the user. The primary server may be adapted to automatically update the search data set according to the results selected by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: HeyStaks Technology Limited
    Inventors: Barry Smyth, Maurice Coyle, Peter Briggs
  • Publication number: 20120143843
    Abstract: A system has a primary server storing search data sets (“staks”) and a linked social network server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Barry Smyth, Muarice Coyle, Peter Briggs
  • Publication number: 20110231383
    Abstract: A searching system may include a primary server with interfaces for communication with databases or with underlying search engines. The primary server may be adapted to receive a search query from a client under instructions from a user; and retrieve search results and transmit the results as a response to the client. The primary server may be adapted to store search data sets of relevant results for queries by users who are member of the set. The primary server may be adapted to select a search data set of which the user for the query is a member, and to use said search data set in providing the response to the query. The primary server may be adapted to download data concerning the selected search data set to the user. The primary server may be adapted to automatically update the search data set according to the results selected by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Barry Smyth, Maurice Coyle, Peter Briggs
  • Publication number: 20070186264
    Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing a communication mode for a communication terminal are provided. An embodiment of a method for implementing a communication mode includes receiving a first type of data over a first type of communication channel, determining that the first type of data is subsequently not available over the first type of communication channel, and responsive to determining that the first type of data is subsequently not available over the first type of communication channel, receiving the first type of data over a second type of communication channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventor: Peter Briggs
  • Publication number: 20070186239
    Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing a communication mode for a communication terminal are provided. An embodiment of a method for implementing a communication mode includes receiving a first type of data over a first type of communication channel, determining that the first type of data is subsequently not available over the first type of communication channel, and responsive to determining that the first type of data is subsequently not available over the first type of communication channel, receiving the first type of data over a second type of communication channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventor: Peter Briggs
  • Publication number: 20070106782
    Abstract: Bandwidth management in each network device in a switched digital video environment. Each device in a user's home and the switched digital video (SDV) device can evaluate the bandwidth requirements of a request from any device in the home and compare it to the bandwidth available at the user's home. This is done as the request is passed upstream from device to device. If there is insufficient bandwidth available, an error message is returned to the requesting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTA, INC.
    Inventors: William Versteeg, William Wall, Peter Briggs
  • Publication number: 20050015878
    Abstract: A surgical table comprising a base for standing on a floor, a column of adjustable height mounted on the base, a tabletop providing a patient support surface, a movable framework mounted between the tabletop and the column for enabling at least a part of the tabletop to be rotatable about two orthogonal axes, the movable framework comprising first and second framework, and first and second actuators, each actuator being connected to a respective frame portion for moving the respective frame portion about a respective axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Grahame Bannister, Mark Seidler, Peter Briggs
  • Patent number: PP17423
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Verbrig’, characterized by its upright. outwardly spreading and low mounding plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; variegated foliage; freely flowering habit; and violet blue-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Inventor: Peter Briggs