Patents by Inventor Ryan M. Gorham

Ryan M. Gorham 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: 12378048
    Abstract: A self-leveling container system may include a container and a lid. The lid may include a leveling mechanism coupled to a first portion of the lid a distance from a front edge of the first portion. The lid may include a second portion rotatably coupled to the first portion. The leveling mechanism may be configured to contact a scoop to remove excess of one or more substances in a scoop when the scoop is removed from the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: Starbucks Corporation
    Inventors: Brandon Michael Roberts, Jonathan Levey, Ryan M. Gorham
  • Publication number: 20240300709
    Abstract: A self-leveling container system may include a container and a lid. The lid may include a leveling mechanism coupled to a first portion of the lid a distance from a front edge of the first portion. The lid may include a second portion rotatably coupled to the first portion. The leveling mechanism may be configured to contact a scoop to remove excess of one or more substances in a scoop when the scoop is removed from the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Brandon Michael Roberts, Jonathan Levey, Ryan M. Gorham
  • Patent number: 8928289
    Abstract: Managing power in an electronic device to enhance battery performance includes various elements. One aspect includes automatically accelerating discharge of a battery below a threshold prior to recharging the battery. Another aspect includes measuring power requirements of modular components to create an order for use in power distribution. For example, a modular component with a highest power requirement might be charged first. In another example, power might be transferred first from a modular component with a lowest power requirement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Ryan M. Gorham, Geoffrey S. Martin
  • Patent number: 8154244
    Abstract: A method, system, and medium are provided for managing power in an electronic device to enhance battery performance. One aspect includes automatically accelerating discharge of a battery below a threshold prior to recharging the battery. Another aspect includes measuring power requirements of modular components to create an order for use in power distribution. For example, a modular component with a highest power requirement might be charged first. In another example, power might be transferred first from a modular component with a lowest power requirement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Ryan M. Gorham, Geoffrey S. Martin
  • Patent number: D990957
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Starbucks Corporation
    Inventors: David H. Wykes, Ryan M. Gorham, Kay H. Kim, Joseph E. Gormley
  • Patent number: D1044377
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Starbucks Corporation
    Inventors: Brandon M. Roberts, Jonathan Levey, Ryan M. Gorham
  • Patent number: D1083519
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Starbucks Corporation
    Inventors: Brandon M. Roberts, Jonathan Levey, Ryan M. Gorham
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    Patent number: D1092152
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2025
    Assignee: Starbucks Corporation
    Inventors: Brandon Michael Roberts, Jonathan Levey, Ryan M. Gorham