Patents by Inventor Richard Marks

Richard Marks 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: 12653688
    Abstract: Implants, systems, instruments, methods, and kits for metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty may include metatarsal arthroplasty implants, repositioning guides, broach tools, inserter tools, and sterilizable packaging configured to facilitate metatarsal arthroplasty surgical procedures. The metatarsal arthroplasty implants may generally include an articular member having a convex articular surface, a concave bone-facing surface opposite the convex articular surface, and at least one side surface intermediate the convex articular surface and the concave bone-facing surface, as well as a central shaft sized for insertion into a metatarsal bone having a central shaft longitudinal axis, a central shaft proximal end coupled to the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member, and a central shaft distal end extending away from the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member along the central shaft longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: Extremity Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Marks, Arley Perez, III
  • Patent number: 12616579
    Abstract: Implants, systems, instruments, methods, and kits for metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty may include metatarsal arthroplasty implants, repositioning guides, broach tools, inserter tools, and sterilizable packaging configured to facilitate metatarsal arthroplasty surgical procedures. The metatarsal arthroplasty implants may generally include an articular member having a convex articular surface, a concave bone-facing surface opposite the convex articular surface, and at least one side surface intermediate the convex articular surface and the concave bone-facing surface, as well as a central shaft sized for insertion into a metatarsal bone having a central shaft longitudinal axis, a central shaft proximal end coupled to the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member, and a central shaft distal end extending away from the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member along the central shaft longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: Extremity Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Marks, Arley Perez, III
  • Patent number: 12611311
    Abstract: Implants, systems, instruments, methods, and kits for metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty may include metatarsal arthroplasty implants, repositioning guides, broach tools, inserter tools, and sterilizable packaging configured to facilitate metatarsal arthroplasty surgical procedures. The metatarsal arthroplasty implants may generally include an articular member having a convex articular surface, a concave bone-facing surface opposite the convex articular surface, and at least one side surface intermediate the convex articular surface and the concave bone-facing surface, as well as a central shaft sized for insertion into a metatarsal bone having a central shaft longitudinal axis, a central shaft proximal end coupled to the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member, and a central shaft distal end extending away from the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member along the central shaft longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignee: Extremity Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Marks, Arley Perez, III
  • Patent number: 12453638
    Abstract: Implants, systems, instruments, methods, and kits for metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty may include metatarsal arthroplasty implants, repositioning guides, broach tools, inserter tools, and sterilizable packaging configured to facilitate metatarsal arthroplasty surgical procedures. The metatarsal arthroplasty implants may generally include an articular member having a convex articular surface, a concave bone-facing surface opposite the convex articular surface, and at least one side surface intermediate the convex articular surface and the concave bone-facing surface, as well as a central shaft sized for insertion into a metatarsal bone having a central shaft longitudinal axis, a central shaft proximal end coupled to the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member, and a central shaft distal end extending away from the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member along the central shaft longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2025
    Inventors: Richard Marks, Arley Perez, III
  • Publication number: 20240286014
    Abstract: A paddle assembly for use as a training aid for playing various sports. The assembly has a paddle including a head, a front side, a back side, a perimeter edge, and a handle. The assembly also has a weight. A first locator and a second locator are affixed to the paddle and configured to hold the weight against the front side of the paddle. A spring-loaded eccentric clamp is affixed to the paddle and configured to hold the weight against and release the weight from the front side of the paddle. The weight is secured to the paddle at three contact points by the two locators and the eccentric clamp. In an alternative embodiment, the paddle assembly includes a harness configured to slip over, onto, and into engagement with the paddle to affix the weight to the paddle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Richard Marks, Daniel Stern
  • Patent number: 11899835
    Abstract: Methods and systems for filtering content include identifying content for presenting in a rendering space defined by one or more mechanisms of a head mounted display (HMD), wherein the content is interactive, streaming content. A rating score for the content is identified. The content is dynamically adjusted to selectively filter a portion of the content based on a user profile of the user, rating score of the content, and ongoing interactions detected at the content. The adjusted content is formatted for rendering on the HMD. The formatted content is automatically transmitted to the HMD for rendering, in response to the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Roger Stafford, Frederick Umminger, Richard Marks
  • Publication number: 20230301794
    Abstract: A metatarsal hemi-arthroplasty implant may include a convex outer surface overlaying a concave inner surface wherein the convex outer surface is shaped to replace an articular surface of a distal end of a metatarsus. The implant may further include a stem that is configured to be inserted into an intramedullary canal of the metatarsus. The stem may extend from the concave inner surface along a longitudinal axis of the implant, and may have an outward-facing surface disposed at a first angle relative to the longitudinal axis, at least one flute extending along the length, and at least one radial groove formed in the outward-facing surface. The implant may further include a plurality of rib members distributed about the stem member to connect the stem to the inner concave surface. Each of the rib members may have a distally-facing surface disposed at a second angle relative to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventor: Richard MARKS
  • Patent number: 11731044
    Abstract: A system and controller are provided. In one example, the system includes a controller for playing a video game. The controller includes input buttons for controlling interaction during play of the video game. The controller includes an inertial sensor for detecting translational or rotational movement of the controller and a vibrational device. A voice input device is associated with the controller. A wireless communication circuit of the controller is provided for communicating data between the controller and a local computing device. The local computing device is connectable to a network. The data includes control responsive to presses of said input buttons or control received from said voice input device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Marks, Hrishikesh Deshpande, Gary M. Zalewski
  • Publication number: 20230190482
    Abstract: Implants, systems, instruments, methods, and kits for metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty may include metatarsal arthroplasty implants, repositioning guides, broach tools, inserter tools, and sterilizable packaging configured to facilitate metatarsal arthroplasty surgical procedures. The metatarsal arthroplasty implants may generally include an articular member having a convex articular surface, a concave bone-facing surface opposite the convex articular surface, and at least one side surface intermediate the convex articular surface and the concave bone-facing surface, as well as a central shaft sized for insertion into a metatarsal bone having a central shaft longitudinal axis, a central shaft proximal end coupled to the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member, and a central shaft distal end extending away from the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member along the central shaft longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Richard MARKS, Arley PEREZ, III
  • Publication number: 20230190484
    Abstract: Implants, systems, instruments, methods, and kits for metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty may include metatarsal arthroplasty implants, repositioning guides, broach tools, inserter tools, and sterilizable packaging configured to facilitate metatarsal arthroplasty surgical procedures. The metatarsal arthroplasty implants may generally include an articular member having a convex articular surface, a concave bone-facing surface opposite the convex articular surface, and at least one side surface intermediate the convex articular surface and the concave bone-facing surface, as well as a central shaft sized for insertion into a metatarsal bone having a central shaft longitudinal axis, a central shaft proximal end coupled to the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member, and a central shaft distal end extending away from the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member along the central shaft longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Richard MARKS, Arley PEREZ, III
  • Publication number: 20230190483
    Abstract: Implants, systems, instruments, methods, and kits for metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty may include metatarsal arthroplasty implants, repositioning guides, broach tools, inserter tools, and sterilizable packaging configured to facilitate metatarsal arthroplasty surgical procedures. The metatarsal arthroplasty implants may generally include an articular member having a convex articular surface, a concave bone-facing surface opposite the convex articular surface, and at least one side surface intermediate the convex articular surface and the concave bone-facing surface, as well as a central shaft sized for insertion into a metatarsal bone having a central shaft longitudinal axis, a central shaft proximal end coupled to the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member, and a central shaft distal end extending away from the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member along the central shaft longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Richard MARKS, Arley PEREZ, III
  • Publication number: 20230190492
    Abstract: Implants, systems, instruments, methods, and kits for metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty may include metatarsal arthroplasty implants, repositioning guides, broach tools, inserter tools, and sterilizable packaging configured to facilitate metatarsal arthroplasty surgical procedures. The metatarsal arthroplasty implants may generally include an articular member having a convex articular surface, a concave bone-facing surface opposite the convex articular surface, and at least one side surface intermediate the convex articular surface and the concave bone-facing surface, as well as a central shaft sized for insertion into a metatarsal bone having a central shaft longitudinal axis, a central shaft proximal end coupled to the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member, and a central shaft distal end extending away from the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member along the central shaft longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Richard MARKS, Arley PEREZ, III
  • Publication number: 20230190485
    Abstract: Implants, systems, instruments, methods, and kits for metatarsophalangeal joint arthroplasty may include metatarsal arthroplasty implants, repositioning guides, broach tools, inserter tools, and sterilizable packaging configured to facilitate metatarsal arthroplasty surgical procedures. The metatarsal arthroplasty implants may generally include an articular member having a convex articular surface, a concave bone-facing surface opposite the convex articular surface, and at least one side surface intermediate the convex articular surface and the concave bone-facing surface, as well as a central shaft sized for insertion into a metatarsal bone having a central shaft longitudinal axis, a central shaft proximal end coupled to the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member, and a central shaft distal end extending away from the concave bone-facing surface of the articular member along the central shaft longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Richard MARKS, Arley PEREZ, III
  • Patent number: 11662813
    Abstract: A method, system, computer readable media and cloud systems are provided. In one example a method includes generating a virtual reality (VR) environment to be rendered for a head mounted display (HMD) of an HMD player during a session. The HMD player is provided with an HMD view that is controlled by movement of a character in the VR environment by the HMD player. The method includes providing a spectator view into the VR environment. The spectator view is associated with a viewing spot directed into the VR environment. Then, automatically moving said viewing spot of the spectator view to other viewing spots that follow the character in the VR environment. Moving the viewing spot of the spectator view has a delay in movement to follow the HMD view, and said delay in movement does not delay time progress for the session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Marks, Steven Osman
  • Publication number: 20230075644
    Abstract: Methods and systems for filtering content include identifying content for presenting in a rendering space defined by one or more mechanisms of a head mounted display (HMD), wherein the content is interactive, streaming content. A rating score for the content is identified. The content is dynamically adjusted to selectively filter a portion of the content based on a user profile of the user, rating score of the content, and ongoing interactions detected at the content. The adjusted content is formatted for rendering on the HMD. The formatted content is automatically transmitted to the HMD for rendering, in response to the request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey Roger Stafford, Frederick Umminger, Richard Marks
  • Patent number: 11442532
    Abstract: Methods and systems for filtering content include identifying content for presenting in a rendering space defined by one or more mechanisms of a head mounted display (HMD), wherein the content is interactive, streaming content. A rating score for the content is identified. The content is dynamically adjusted to selectively filter a portion of the content based on a user profile of the user, rating score of the content, and ongoing interactions detected at the content. The adjusted content is formatted for rendering on the HMD. The formatted content is automatically transmitted to the HMD for rendering, in response to the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Roger Stafford, Frederick Umminger, Richard Marks
  • Publication number: 20220050523
    Abstract: A method, system, computer readable media and cloud systems are provided. In one example a method includes generating a virtual reality (VR) environment to be rendered for a head mounted display (HMD) of an HMD player during a session. The HMD player is provided with an HMD view that is controlled by movement of a character in the VR environment by the HMD player. The method includes providing a spectator view into the VR environment. The spectator view is associated with a viewing spot directed into the VR environment. Then, automatically moving said viewing spot of the spectator view to other viewing spots that follow the character in the VR environment. Moving the viewing spot of the spectator view has a delay in movement to follow the HMD view, and said delay in movement does not delay time progress for the session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Richard Marks, Steven Osman
  • Patent number: 11181990
    Abstract: A method, system, computer readable media and cloud systems are provided for generating views of a virtual reality environment for a spectator. One example method includes enabling a spectator to view into a virtual reality environment, and control what specific content within the environment the spectator wishes to see. Motions of an HMD worn by an HMD player can be tracked so as to provide a geared spectator view into the virtual reality environment. The gearing of the spectator view enables a spectator to view the virtual reality content in a more normal way which is not tied to the strict movements of the HMD worn by the HMD player. The gearing effects can be programmable or can be set based on the content being navigated by the HMD player or preferences of the individual spectators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Marks, Steven Osman
  • Patent number: 11163358
    Abstract: A method, system, computer readable media and cloud systems are provided for generating views of a virtual reality environment for a spectator. One example method includes generating a virtual reality environment to be rendered for a head mounted display (HMD) of an HMD player. The HMD player is provided with an HMD view that is controlled by movement of the HMD by the HMD player. Then, providing a spectator view into the virtual reality environment. The spectator view is associated with a viewing spot directed into the virtual reality environment. The viewing spot is decoupled from the HMD view. In some examples, multiple viewing spots are pre-authored and the spectator is provided with different ones of the viewing spots as the HMD players move around the virtual reality environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Marks, Steven Osman
  • Patent number: 11065532
    Abstract: A method for managing multi-player interactivity with an interactive application is provided, including the following operations: determining locations of a first controller, a second controller, a first user, and a second user; pairing the first controller to the first user based on the location of the first controller and the location of the first user; pairing the second controller to the second user based on the location of the second controller and the location of the second user; presenting a split-screen view of the interactive application, wherein presenting the split-screen view includes setting positions of a first view and a second view within the split-screen view based on one or more of the locations of the first user, the second user, the first controller, or the second controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
    Inventors: Anton Mikhailov, Richard Marks, Eric Larsen