Patents by Inventor Robert King

Robert King 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).

  • Publication number: 20240357041
    Abstract: A system and computer implemented method which determines usage and available rate plans, at least some of which are pool eligible. Based on expected usage for a billing cycle, the system and method modifies rate plans for one or more devices to migrate devices in and out of the pool(s) and/or modify plans and data available to the pool in order to reduce cost of telecommunications services for the devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: Tangoe US, Inc.
    Inventors: Joan Schrenkel, Robert King, Eric Sendelbach
  • Patent number: 12003663
    Abstract: A system and method of performing automated reconciliation of devices and features in telecom expense management systems prior to running programs to optimize expense relative to usage or procuring new lines. The reconciliation accessing and carrier systems and devices and using enterprise configurable rules and live data from end point management systems. The system ensures accurate and up to date data is available for processing by downstream robotic process automation systems that perform the procurement/modification of plans and devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Tangoe US, Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan Kauffman, Joan Schrenkel, Jessie Leigh Sroka, Jason Pineda, Scott Carder, Mark Johnson Bailey, Robert King, Matthew Alan Crouch
  • Publication number: 20230328184
    Abstract: A system and method of performing automated reconciliation of devices and features in telecom expense management systems prior to running programs to optimize expense relative to usage or procuring new lines. The reconciliation accessing and carrier systems and devices and using enterprise configurable rules and live data from end point management systems. The system ensures accurate and up to date data is available for processing by downstream robotic process automation systems that perform the procurement/modification of plans and devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Jordan Kauffman, Joan Schrenkel, Jessie Leigh Sroka, Jason Pineda, Scott Carder, Mark Johnson Bailey, Robert King, Matthew Alan Crouch
  • Publication number: 20230255382
    Abstract: A glass chair mat having a substantially planar sheet of tempered glass. The tempered glass has a thickness of between ? to 1 inch, and an area of the glass chair mat is selected to cover an area that is greater than an area between the legs of the office chair, such that all legs of the office chair can rest upon the glass chair mat at the same time. The glass chair may further includes a printed layer disposed over at least part of the glass chair mat. In one embodiment, the glass chair mat of includes a printed layer that is formed by digital UV printing. In another embodiment, the glass chair mat of includes a printed layer that is formed by digital ceramic printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventor: Robert King
  • Patent number: 11637935
    Abstract: A system and method of performing automated reconciliation of devices and features in telecom expense management systems prior to running programs to optimize expense relative to usage or procuring new lines. The reconciliation accessing and carrier systems and devices and using enterprise configurable rules and live data from end point management systems. The system ensures accurate and up to date data is available for processing by downstream robotic process automation systems that perform the procurement/modification of plans and devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Tangoe US, Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan Kauffman, Joan Schrenkel, Jessie Leigh Sroka, Jason Pineda, Scott Carder, Mark Johnson Bailey, Robert King, Matthew Alan Crouch
  • Publication number: 20220232130
    Abstract: A system and method of performing automated reconciliation of devices and features in telecom expense management systems prior to running programs to optimize expense relative to usage or procuring new lines. The reconciliation accessing and carrier systems and devices and using enterprise configurable rules and live data from end point management systems. The system ensures accurate and up to date data is available for processing by downstream robotic process automation systems that perform the procurement/modification of plans and devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: Tangoe US, Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan Kauffman, Joan Schrenkel, Jessie Leigh Sroka, Jason Pineda, Scott Carder, Mark Johnson Bailey, Robert King, Matthew Alan Crouch
  • Publication number: 20210385261
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method including steps of determining, by a processing system including a processor, a topic in a social media stream, offering, by the processing system, a conference concerning the topic, wherein said offer is made in the social media stream, receiving, by the processing system, acceptances to participate in the conference, and hosting, by the processing system, the conference. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Harry E. Blanchard, Robert King
  • Publication number: 20210316379
    Abstract: A cutting device with the capability of cutting hard materials, such as steels, stainless steels and other similar and exotic alloys. The cutting device includes a cutter head having a central aperture and a stationary body having a channel extending therethrough. The stationary body extends through the central aperture of the cutter head. The cutter head is rotatable between a first configuration and a second configuration relative to the stationary body. The cutting device also includes first and second substantially parallel blades fixed to the stationary body. In the first configuration, the first blade is a first distance from the second blade. In the second configuration, the first blade is a second distance from the second blade. The cutting assembly is connected to a drive mechanism with a driver and an actuator. The actuator connects the cutter head to the driver. Engagement of the driver rotates the actuator, which rotates the cutter head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: THE ERASER COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Ransiear, Robert King, Christopher Delia, Louis Filo, Joan Prieto, Daniel Holtz
  • Patent number: 11128675
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method including steps of determining, by a processing system including a processor, a topic in a social media stream, offering, by the processing system, a conference concerning the topic, wherein said offer is made in the social media stream, receiving, by the processing system, acceptances to participate in the conference, and hosting, by the processing system, the conference. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Harry E. Blanchard, Robert King
  • Publication number: 20210225163
    Abstract: A device, method, and system may remotely monitor and control one or more subsystems in a terrestrial vehicle. In one embodiment, stakeholders, law enforcement entities, government agencies, and national security organizations may access the reported data. In one embodiment, a modular device may monitor vehicle subsystems, vehicle environmental data, RPM, speed, tire pressure, fuel level and usage, mileage, date and time, repair history, log book, VIN, driver's ID data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: NERMIN MASLAR, Awais Agha, Robert King
  • Patent number: 11040674
    Abstract: The present invention relates to wire harness and automotive component retention devices, and particularly to a mold-in retention feature in the automotive field for securing a wire harness to a light-signal housing comprising: first and second longitudinal flexible arms with engagement portions protruding from a flexible indentation or membrane on the housing where the first arm is juxtaposed opposite the second arm and where the associated arms are spaced away from each other in an open position and mate together in a closed position. The arms are configured to move from closed to open when a force is applied on the housing's backside so that depression of a flexible indentation or membrane causes associated arms to spread open and receive harness components. Furthermore, arms may move from open to closed position when an applied force is released on a flexible membrane so that a received harness component becomes secured between arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Valeo North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert King
  • Publication number: 20210178991
    Abstract: The present invention relates to wire harness and automotive component retention devices, and particularly to a mold-in retention feature in the automotive field for securing a wire harness to a light-signal housing comprising: first and second longitudinal flexible arms with engagement portions protruding from a flexible indentation or membrane on the housing where the first arm is juxtaposed opposite the second arm and where the associated arms are spaced away from each other in an open position and mate together in a closed position. The arms are configured to move from closed to open when a force is applied on the housing's backside so that depression of a flexible indentation or membrane causes associated arms to spread open and receive harness components. Furthermore, arms may move from open to closed position when an applied force is released on a flexible membrane so that a received harness component becomes secured between arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Valeo North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert KING
  • Publication number: 20210127015
    Abstract: A system and computer implemented method which determines usage and available rate plans, at least some of which are pool eligible. Based on expected usage for a billing cycle, the system and method modifies rate plans for one or more devices to migrate devices in and out of the pool(s) and/or modify plans and data available to the pool in order to reduce cost of telecommunications services for the devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Joan Schrenkel, Robert King, Eric Sendelbach
  • Patent number: 10962211
    Abstract: A lighting device for an automobile comprises a housing, light source for producing a light beam electrically connected to an electrical source by means of electrical wirings, an optical axis adjustment system for adjusting the optical axis of the lighting device having horizontal optical axis adjuster and vertical optical axis adjuster and a pivot point. The lighting device is also provided with an electrical wiring guiding member for guiding the electrical wiring of the lighting device, the electrical wiring guiding member is removably disposed between and attached to the horizontal optical axis adjuster and pivot point. The electrical wiring guiding member comprises attachment portions disposed on opposing ends and a wiring guiding portion disposed there between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Valeo North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert King
  • Patent number: 10906451
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a headlamp's aiming apparatus, in which the headlamp's optical axis is adjustable with respect to a vehicle body, the aiming apparatus that includes a stationary member secured to a portion of the headlamp; a tiltable member attached to the stationary member via one or more adjustment shafts; and a fixed pivot shaft to allow pivotal connection with the headlamp's tiltable member. Adjustment shafts include a ball portion at a forward end portion, a drive shaft portion at a rear end portion and a flexible portion between the ball and drive shaft portions. The pivot shaft in conjunction with the adjustment shafts enable the tiltable member to tilt about a horizontal axis and a vertical axis of the headlamp to adjust the headlamp's optical axis, and the flexible portion is adapted to deflect in multiple directions to enhance accessible degrees of freedom during the headlamp's optical axis adjustments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Valeo North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert King
  • Publication number: 20200400293
    Abstract: A lighting device for an automobile comprises a housing, light source for producing a light beam electrically connected to an electrical source by means of electrical wirings, an optical axis adjustment system for adjusting the optical axis of the lighting device having horizontal optical axis adjuster and vertical optical axis adjuster and a pivot point. The lighting device is also provided with an electrical wiring guiding member for guiding the electrical wiring of the lighting device, the electrical wiring guiding member is removably disposed between and attached to the horizontal optical axis adjuster and pivot point. The electrical wiring guiding member comprises attachment portions disposed on opposing ends and a wiring guiding portion disposed there between.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: Valeo North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert KING
  • Patent number: 10873670
    Abstract: A system and computer implemented method which determines usage and available rate plans, at least some of which are pool eligible. Based on expected usage for a billing cycle, the system and method modifies rate plans for one or more devices to migrate devices in and out of the pool(s) and/or modify plans and data available to the pool in order to reduce cost of telecommunications services for the devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Tangoe US, Inc.
    Inventors: Joan Schrenkel, Robert King, Eric Sendelbach
  • Publication number: 20200384911
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a headlamp's aiming apparatus, in which the headlamp's optical axis is adjustable with respect to a vehicle body, the aiming apparatus that includes a stationary member secured to a portion of the headlamp; a tiltable member attached to the stationary member via one or more adjustment shafts; and a fixed pivot shaft to allow pivotal connection with the headlamp's tiltable member. Adjustment shafts include a ball portion at a forward end portion, a drive shaft portion at a rear end portion and a flexible portion between the ball and drive shaft portions. The pivot shaft in conjunction with the adjustment shafts enable the tiltable member to tilt about a horizontal axis and a vertical axis of the headlamp to adjust the headlamp's optical axis, and the flexible portion is adapted to deflect in multiple directions to enhance accessible degrees of freedom during the headlamp's optical axis adjustments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Valeo North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert KING
  • Patent number: 10820054
    Abstract: Systems and processes that incorporate teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, identifying an action initiated by equipment of a first user of a number of users, during a presentation of a media program, and generating, responsive to the identifying of the action, an overlay comprising a symbol indicative of the action and situated in relation to the presentation of the media program. The overlay is presented, together with the media program, at a display of a second user of the plurality of users, wherein the symbol is selectable by the equipment of the second user. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Linda Ann Roberts, E-Lee Chang, Ja-Young Sung, Natasha Barrett Schultz, Robert King
  • Patent number: D950839
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Inventors: Sherri L. Williams, Robert King