Patents by Inventor Robert Heiman

Robert Heiman 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).

  • Method and system for acquiring electronic programming guide signals
    Patent number: 9497510
    Abstract: A system and method for use in a cable network to acquire electronic programming guide (EPG) content signals from one or more EPG vendors. The system includes a set-top box (STB) for receiving cable signals and EPG signals from a headend controller so that the STB can output the signals to a media output device for display. A conversion table is provided to each STB for use by the STB in determining source IDs associated with a given channel for each EPG vendor, the source IDs for use in acquiring the EPG content signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Walt Michel, Errol J. D'Souza, Robert Heiman
  • Lip and skin care product, dispenser and methods
    Patent number: 9205042
    Abstract: A lip and skin care product that is essentially devoid of petroleum products, is liquid at temperatures from 28 to 206 degrees Fahrenheit, and comprises in excess of 3 weight percent propolis and in excess of 1 weight percent tea tree oil, and is applied from a dispenser made of a material that is inert with respect to the active ingredients of tea tree leaf oil and propolis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Inventor: Robert Heiman
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACQUIRING ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMING GUIDE SIGNALS
    Publication number: 20140189745
    Abstract: A system and method for use in a cable network to acquire electronic programming guide (EPG) content signals from one or more EPG vendors. The system includes a set-top box (STB) for receiving cable signals and EPG signals from a headend controller so that the STB can output the signals to a media output device for display. A conversion table is provided to each STB for use by the STB in determining source IDs associated with a given channel for each EPG vendor, the source IDs for use in acquiring the EPG content signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Walt Michel, Errol J. D'Souza, Robert Heiman
  • Method and system for acquiring electronic programming guide signals
    Patent number: 8621519
    Abstract: A system and method for use in a cable network to acquire electronic programming guide (EPG) content signals from one or more EPG vendors. The system includes a set-top box (STB) for receiving cable signals and EPG signals from a headend controller so that the STB can output the signals to a media output device for display. A conversion table is provided to each STB for use by the STB in determining source IDs associated with a given channel for each EPG vendor, the source IDs for use in acquiring the EPG content signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Walt Michel, Errol J. D'Souza, Robert Heiman
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACQUIRING ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMING GUIDE SIGNALS
    Publication number: 20100169920
    Abstract: A system and method for use in a cable network to acquire electronic programming guide (EPG) content signals from one or more EPG vendors. The system includes a set-top box (STB) for receiving cable signals and EPG signals from a headend controller so that the STB can output the signals to a media output device for display. A conversion table is provided to each STB for use by the STB in determining source IDs associated with a given channel for each EPG vendor, the source IDs for use in acquiring the EPG content signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: COMCAST CABLE HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Walt Michel, Errol J. D'Souza, Robert Heiman
  • Method and system for acquiring and converting electronic programming guide signals from multiple vendors
    Patent number: 7634792
    Abstract: A system and method for use in a cable network to acquire electronic programming guide (EPG) content signals from one or more EPG vendors. The system includes a set-top box (STB) for receiving cable signals and EPG signals from a headend controller so that the STB can output the signals to a media output device for display. A conversion table is provided to each STB for use by the STB in determining source IDs associated with a given channel for each EPG vendor, the source IDs for use in acquiring the EPG content signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Walt Michel, Errol J. D'Souza, Robert Heiman
  • Biological attack protection kit and method
    Publication number: 20060292248
    Abstract: A portable kit includes one or more different forms of bio-attack protection agents that are effective in killing or disabling harmful biological substances. The kit is easy to transport and is practical for normal, every day use. It contains one or more vessels holding bio-attack protection agents thereby providing personal protection to individuals in case of a biological attack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Heiman
  • Method and system for acquiring electronic programming guide signals
    Publication number: 20060064722
    Abstract: A system and method for use in a cable network to acquire electronic programming guide (EPG) content signals from one or more EPG vendors. The system includes a set-top box (STB) for receiving cable signals and EPG signals from a headend controller so that the STB can output the signals to a media output device for display. A conversion table is provided to each STB for use by the STB in determining source IDs associated with a given channel for each EPG vendor, the source IDs for use in acquiring the EPG content signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Applicant: Comcast Cable Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Walt Michel, Errol D'Souza, Robert Heiman