Patents by Inventor Philip Groman

Philip Groman 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: 10299004
    Abstract: A method for communication is described. The method includes providing a channel configured for collecting and editing video associated with a topic. The method includes identifying a plurality of potential parties connected with the topic. The method includes pushing a plurality of invitations to the plurality of potential parties, wherein each invitation comprises a request to join the channel. The method includes receiving a plurality of video feeds on the channel from a plurality of contributors each accepting a corresponding invitation. The method includes editing the plurality of video feeds to generate an edited video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Inventor: Philip Groman
  • Publication number: 20180359532
    Abstract: A method for communication is described. The method includes providing a channel configured for collecting and editing video associated with a topic. The method includes identifying a plurality of potential parties connected with the topic. The method includes pushing a plurality of invitations to the plurality of potential parties, wherein each invitation comprises a request to join the channel. The method includes receiving a plurality of video feeds on the channel from a plurality of contributors each accepting a corresponding invitation. The method includes editing the plurality of video feeds to generate an edited video.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Philip Groman
  • Patent number: 10085066
    Abstract: A method for communication is described. The method includes providing a channel configured for collecting and editing video associated with a topic. The method includes identifying a plurality of potential parties connected with the topic. The method includes pushing a plurality of invitations to the plurality of potential parties, wherein each invitation comprises a request to join the channel. The method includes receiving a plurality of video feeds on the channel from a plurality of contributors each accepting a corresponding invitation. The method includes editing the plurality of video feeds to generate an edited video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: NBCUniversal Media, LLC
    Inventor: Philip Groman
  • Patent number: 9747946
    Abstract: A method for communication is described. The method includes providing a channel configured for collecting and editing video associated with a topic. The method includes identifying a plurality of potential parties connected with the topic. The method includes pushing a plurality of invitations to the plurality of potential parties, wherein each invitation comprises a request to join the channel. The method includes receiving a plurality of video feeds on the channel from a plurality of contributors each accepting a corresponding invitation. The method includes editing the plurality of video feeds to generate an edited video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: NBCUniversal Media, LLC
    Inventor: Philip Groman
  • Publication number: 20170230719
    Abstract: A method for communication is described. The method includes providing a channel configured for collecting and editing video associated with a topic. The method includes identifying a plurality of potential parties connected with the topic. The method includes pushing a plurality of invitations to the plurality of potential parties, wherein each invitation comprises a request to join the channel. The method includes receiving a plurality of video feeds on the channel from a plurality of contributors each accepting a corresponding invitation. The method includes editing the plurality of video feeds to generate an edited video.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventor: Philip GROMAN
  • Publication number: 20150162774
    Abstract: A portable device capable of drawing power from a battery is provided. In an embodiment, the portable device can be slideably adjusted to be positioned over the positive and negative terminals of any sized battery regardless of the distance or orientation of the positive and negative terminals of the battery. Once positioned over the positive and negative terminals of the battery, the device is capable of drawing power from the battery and stepping down the power or converting the power from DC power to AC power so that the stepped down power or AC power can be used to power a portable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: PowerClip LLC
    Inventors: Robin Reid, Federico Zannier, Philip Groman, Surya A. Mattu
  • Publication number: 20150043892
    Abstract: A method for communication is described. The method includes providing a channel configured for collecting and editing video associated with a topic. The method includes identifying a plurality of potential parties connected with the topic. The method includes pushing a plurality of invitations to the plurality of potential parties, wherein each invitation comprises a request to join the channel. The method includes receiving a plurality of video feeds on the channel from a plurality of contributors each accepting a corresponding invitation. The method includes editing the plurality of video feeds to generate an edited video.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventor: Philip Groman