Patents by Inventor Randall Cole

Randall Cole 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: 11785572
    Abstract: In one general aspect, a method can include identifying, by a computing device, a geographic proximity of an entity, establishing, by the computing device, direct short-range communications with the entity, the computing device and the entity being able to communicate with one another using a short-range communication protocol. The method can further include receiving, by the computing device, an indication that the computing device shares an identifier with the entity, and receiving, by the computing device, information relevant to the computing device regarding the entity based on the shared identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Kenneth Hobbs, Randall Cole Luecke
  • Publication number: 20230048123
    Abstract: In one general aspect, a method can include identifying, by a computing device, a geographic proximity of an entity, establishing, by the computing device, direct short-range communications with the entity, the computing device and the entity being able to communicate with one another using a short-range communication protocol. The method can further include receiving, by the computing device, an indication that the computing device shares an identifier with the entity, and receiving, by the computing device, information relevant to the computing device regarding the entity based on the shared identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas Kenneth Hobbs, Randall Cole Luecke
  • Patent number: 11496984
    Abstract: In one general aspect, a method can include identifying, by a computing device, a geographic proximity of an entity, establishing, by the computing device, direct short-range communications with the entity, the computing device and the entity being able to communicate with one another using a short-range communication protocol. The method can further include receiving, by the computing device, an indication that the computing device shares an identifier with the entity, and receiving, by the computing device, information relevant to the computing device regarding the entity based on the shared identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Kenneth Hobbs, Randall Cole Luecke
  • Publication number: 20200351812
    Abstract: In one general aspect, a method can include identifying, by a computing device, a geographic proximity of an entity, establishing, by the computing device, direct short-range communications with the entity, the computing device and the entity being able to communicate with one another using a short-range communication protocol. The method can further include receiving, by the computing device, an indication that the computing device shares an identifier with the entity, and receiving, by the computing device, information relevant to the computing device regarding the entity based on the shared identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Nicholas Kenneth Hobbs, Randall Cole Luecke
  • Patent number: 10721706
    Abstract: In one general aspect, a method can include identifying, by a computing device, a geographic proximity of an entity, establishing, by the computing device, direct short-range communications with the entity, the computing device and the entity being able to communicate with one another using a short-range communication protocol. The method can further include receiving, by the computing device, an indication that the computing device shares an identifier with the entity, and receiving, by the computing device, information relevant to the computing device regarding the entity based on the shared identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Kenneth Hobbs, Randall Cole Luecke
  • Publication number: 20180302875
    Abstract: In one general aspect, a method can include identifying, by a computing device, a geographic proximity of an entity, establishing, by the computing device, direct short-range communications with the entity, the computing device and the entity being able to communicate with one another using a short-range communication protocol. The method can further include receiving, by the computing device, an indication that the computing device shares an identifier with the entity, and receiving, by the computing device, information relevant to the computing device regarding the entity based on the shared identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Nicholas Kenneth Hobbs, Randall Cole Luecke
  • Patent number: 9894633
    Abstract: In one general aspect, a method can include identifying, by a computing device, a geographic proximity of an entity, establishing, by the computing device, direct short-range communications with the entity, the computing device and the entity being able to communicate with one another using a short-range communication protocol. The method can further include receiving, by the computing device, an indication that the computing device shares an identifier with the entity, and receiving, by the computing device, information relevant to the computing device regarding the entity based on the shared identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Kenneth Hobbs, Randall Cole Luecke
  • Patent number: 9796587
    Abstract: A system and method for converting waste and secondary materials into synthesis gas (syngas) through the use of a molten metal bath gasifier for the initial breakdown of waste feeds and an A/C plasma reactor for complete dissociation of waste feeds into syngas, and an anaerobic digester. The system includes a heat recovery and steam power generation process for the production of electricity. The system produces a net output of electricity above plant load sufficient for the co-production of renewable Hydrogen and Oxygen. The process does not require the use of fossil fuels or fossil feedstocks during normal operations, and it eliminates combustion produced stack emissions or landfill residuals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Renewable Opportunities Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Cole, Seth Murphy, Ronald Bruer, Edmund Kaminski, Peter Sach
  • Publication number: 20160145098
    Abstract: A system and method for converting waste and secondary materials into synthesis gas (syngas) through the use of a molten metal bath gasifier for the initial breakdown of waste feeds and an A/C plasma reactor for complete dissociation of waste feeds into syngas, and an anaerobic digester. The system includes a heat recovery and steam power generation process for the production of electricity. The system produces a net output of electricity above plant load sufficient for the co-production of renewable Hydrogen and Oxygen. The process does not require the use of fossil fuels or fossil feedstocks during normal operations, and it eliminates combustion produced stack emissions or landfill residuals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Randall Cole, Seth Murphy, Ronald Bruer, Edmund Kaminski, Peter Sach
  • Patent number: 9315735
    Abstract: A system and method for converting waste and secondary materials into synthesis gas (syngas) through the use of a molten metal bath gasifier for the initial breakdown of waste feeds and an A/C plasma reactor for complete dissociation of waste feeds into syngas, and an anaerobic digester. The system includes a heat recovery and steam power generation process for the production of electricity. The system produces a net output of electricity above plant load sufficient for the co-production of renewable Hydrogen and Oxygen. The process does not require the use of fossil fuels or fossil feedstocks during normal operations, and it eliminates combustion produced stack emissions or landfill residuals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Renewable Opportunities Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Cole, Seth Murphy, Ronald Bruer, Edmund Kaminski, Peter Sach
  • Publication number: 20150163765
    Abstract: In one general aspect, a method can include identifying, by a computing device, a geographic proximity of an entity, establishing, by the computing device, direct short-range communications with the entity, the computing device and the entity being able to communicate with one another using a short-range communication protocol. The method can further include receiving, by the computing device, an indication that the computing device shares an identifier with the entity, and receiving, by the computing device, information relevant to the computing device regarding the entity based on the shared identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas Kenneth Hobbs, Randall Cole Luecke
  • Patent number: 8866819
    Abstract: Various embodiments for social networking influenced map generation are disclosed. One embodiment is a method for generating a map that comprises retrieving, by a computing device, location data from a mobile computing device. The method further comprises determining, by the computing device, at least one attribute corresponding to the mobile computing device according to the retrieved location data and retrieving, by the computing device, information relating to a messaging event occurring on the mobile computing device. The method further comprises generating, by the computing device, a map displaying a path of traversal of the mobile computing device based on the retrieved location data, the map further comprising at least one graphical representation relating to the messaging event, the at least one graphical representation being displayed on the path of traversal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory A. Dunko, Shruthi Soora, Gary Randall Cole
  • Publication number: 20140273199
    Abstract: A system and method for converting waste and secondary materials into synthesis gas (syngas) through the use of a molten metal bath gasifier for the initial breakdown of waste feeds and an A/C plasma reactor for complete dissociation of waste feeds into syngas, and an anaerobic digester. The system includes a heat recovery and steam power generation process for the production of electricity. The system produces a net output of electricity above plant load sufficient for the co-production of renewable Hydrogen and Oxygen. The process does not require the use of fossil fuels or fossil feedstocks during normal operations, and it eliminates combustion produced stack emissions or landfill residuals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Randall Cole, Seth Murphy, Ronald Bruer, Edmund Kaminski, Peter Sach
  • Publication number: 20130265312
    Abstract: Various embodiments for social networking influenced map generation are disclosed. One embodiment is a method for generating a map that comprises retrieving, by a computing device, location data from a mobile computing device. The method further comprises determining, by the computing device, at least one attribute corresponding to the mobile computing device according to the retrieved location data and retrieving, by the computing device, information relating to a messaging event occurring on the mobile computing device. The method further comprises generating, by the computing device, a map displaying a path of traversal of the mobile computing device based on the retrieved location data, the map further comprising at least one graphical representation relating to the messaging event, the at least one graphical representation being displayed on the path of traversal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gregory A. Dunko, Shruthi Soora, Gary Randall Cole
  • Publication number: 20080064504
    Abstract: The present invention is for a storage rack for game controllers and a method of using it. The present invention provides a safe convenient and practical way of storing game controllers when the game controller is not in use by a gamer. The advantage of the present invention is that it organizes the controllers as well as provides a decorative element to a room. The game controller rack includes a vertical member and one or more pairs of cantilever angle members or posts wherein the members have a predetermined lateral spacing and are angled outwardly and upwardly in a predetermined range of angles to provide support for retaining various game controllers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: Randall Cole
  • Patent number: D266858
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1982
    Assignee: Apco Graphics, Inc.
    Inventor: H. Randall Cole