Patents by Inventor Sandra Lynn

Sandra Lynn 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: 20140180880
    Abstract: A system and method of presenting selectable checkout options for an item listing on a single page. A single page for an item listing is caused to be displayed on a device. The single page comprises a selectable item identifier for an item and a plurality of selectable checkout options for the item. The plurality of selectable checkout options comprises different types of selectable checkout options. An indication of a selection of the item identifier and an indication of a selection of one of the selectable checkout options are received. A visual representation of the selection of the selectable item identifier and a visual representation of the selection of one of the selectable checkout options are causes to be displayed on the single page. A visual representation for each of the selected checkout options are displayed as being attached to the visual representation of the selected item identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventor: Sandra Lynn Godsey
  • Publication number: 20140181699
    Abstract: A system and method of providing contextual breadcrumbs is disclosed. A current page may be caused to be displayed on a device. Contextual breadcrumbs may be caused to be displayed on the current page. The contextual breadcrumbs may comprise a simplified representation of a first different page. The first different page may be different from the current page. The simplified representation of the first different page may comprise context information regarding a function of the first different page. The context information regarding a function of the first different page may comprise a visual representation of functional options of the first different page. At least one of the contextual breadcrumbs may be configured to enable the user to act upon the functional options of the first different page from the current page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Sandra Lynn Godsey, Neelakantan Sundaresan
  • Publication number: 20140172475
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a system and method for facilitating transactions using a badge are provided. In example embodiments, codes for a badge to be displayed on a web page of a web site are generated. The codes for the badge are embedded in the web page prior to an occurrence of an event external to the web site. In response to an indication of the event, the embedded codes are activated to display the badge on the web page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: EBAY INC.
    Inventors: Hugo Olliphant, Sandra Lynn Godsey
  • Patent number: 8753025
    Abstract: An imaging device enclosure for a vehicle including a housing having an image device aperture. A motor is disposed in the housing and is operably connected with a mobile wedge. The mobile wedge is operable between an extended position and a retracted position. An imaging device is slidably connected with the mobile wedge and is movable between the retracted position corresponding to the extended position of the mobile wedge and the extended position corresponding to the retracted position. A flexible boot is disposed over the image device aperture. The flexible boot defines a flexible opening. The imaging device protrudes through the flexible opening when the imaging device is in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Gentex Corporation
    Inventors: Luke W. Koops, William L. Tonar, Danny L. Minikey, Jr., Kristopher R. Green, Timothy L. Pawlowski, Sandra Lynn Suman
  • Publication number: 20140134313
    Abstract: One exemplary aspect comprises: inserting a device into a skin of a fruit to collect juice, said device comprising a juice extractor having a top portion and a bottom portion, the bottom portion of the juice extractor having an edge that is inserted into said skin, the juice extractor containing a cavity, said edge enclosing a substantially closed external surface having openings through which some solids do not pass and juice flows and collects in said cavity; and a spray dispenser comprising a top portion and bottom portion and a spray pump, the spray dispenser detachably coupled with the juice extractor, the spray pump comprising a spray outlet connected to a tube; directing said spray outlet in a desired direction; and activating said spray pump to cause juice collected within said cavity to flow within the tube through the spray outlet to spray the juice in the desired direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: QUIRKY, INC.
    Inventors: Jordan Diatlo, Warren Yan, Timothy David Houle, Sandra Lynn O'Neill, Timothy Dean O'Neill
  • Publication number: 20140127352
    Abstract: The invention provides flavored drinking water additives and flavored drinking water compositions. The invention also provides methods for increasing water consumption by an animal and improving hydration for animals using the flavored drinking water additives and flavored drinking water compositions of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC SA
    Inventors: Gary J. Woodward, Manjuan Jenny She, Sandra Lynn, Claude Lecouteux
  • Publication number: 20140122367
    Abstract: A system and method for a social shipping system are described. An item offered by a seller and selected for purchase by a buyer of a marketplace is identified. From a social network of the buyer, at least one local user geographically located within a predetermined distance of an address of the buyer is identified. A single shipping transaction from the seller to the buyer and the at least one local user is generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventor: Sandra Lynn Godsey
  • Publication number: 20140081859
    Abstract: A method for providing an indication of financial strength includes receiving a financial indicator and a predetermined spending budget status from a user. The predetermined spending budget status is associated with a spending budget for the user that has at least one payment account. The financial indicator is then associated with the predetermined spending budget status. A payment request that includes one of the at least one payment accounts is then received from a merchant. A current spending budget status is then determined using the spending budget and the at least one payment account. The financial indicator is then sent to the merchant for provision to the user in response to the current spending budget status being included in the predetermined spending budget status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Ebay Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Anthony Nuzzi, James Brett Sowder, Sandra Lynn Godsey, Vincent Ng
  • Publication number: 20140019045
    Abstract: In some aspects, a processor may receive a starting point and an ending point from a runner. The processor may receive calorie information from the runner. The processor may receive pace information from the runner. The processor may receive a mile marker input from the runner. The processor may display a he route based on the starting point and the ending point. The processor may display the number of calories burned based on the route and the calorie information. The processor may display a pace of running the route based on the route and the calorie information. The processor may display a mile marker on the route in response to the first mile marker input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.
    Inventors: Sandra Lynn MCBRIDE, Thomas Charles MCBRIDE
  • Patent number: 8630041
    Abstract: A data storage assembly is presented. The data storage assembly includes a bi-layered antireflective coating. An inner layer of the antireflective coating includes diamond like carbon. An outer layer is disposed over the inner layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Allen Keith Bates, Nils Haustein, Craig Anthony Klein, Sandra Lynn Waters, Daniel James Winarski
  • Publication number: 20140006184
    Abstract: In electronic financial transactions a receiver, or targeted recipient of funds, provides account information to a transmitter, or sender of funds. The transmitter initiates a push of funds from a transmitter funding source to the receiver's funding source processor. In some embodiments the receiver provides a payment card, similar to a credit card, which is read by an electronic device of the transmitter, such as a smart phone. In some embodiments, the receiver provides the account information by way of a bar code, such as a QR code, which is scanned and read by the transmitter's electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: eBay, Inc.
    Inventor: Sandra Lynn Godsey
  • Publication number: 20130297380
    Abstract: Social network data may be accessed by an inventory adjustment machine, and such social network data may be accessed from one or more social network servers. The social network data may be accessed in the form of user submissions published by one or more social network services. The inventory adjustment machine may identify a topical trend from accessed user submissions. The inventory adjustment machine may determine that a product available for sale corresponds to the topical trend identified from the user submissions. After determining that the product corresponds the topical trend, the inventory adjustment machine may adjust a value that represents a quantity of the product within an inventory that includes the product. This adjustment of the value may be based on the topical trend identified from the user submissions accessed from the one or more social network servers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventor: Sandra Lynn Godsey
  • Publication number: 20130256398
    Abstract: A method and system to selectively process a code is provided. An example system includes a scanning component, a settings access module, and a code data processing module. The scanning component may be configured to scan a two-dimensional code, e.g., a QR code to obtain code data. The settings access module may be configured to access user's settings stored on the electronic device. The code data processing module may be configured to apply a processing scheme to at least a portion of the code data, based on the user's settings, process the at least a portion of the code data according to the processing scheme, and perform an action based on a result of the processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventor: Sandra Lynn Godsey
  • Patent number: 8538693
    Abstract: In some aspects, a processor may receive a starting point and an ending point from a runner. The processor may receive calorie information from the runner. The processor may receive pace information from the runner. The processor may receive a mile marker input from the runner. The processor may display the route based on the starting point and the ending point. The processor may display the number of calories burned based on the route and the calorie information. The processor may display a pace of running the route based on the route and the calorie information. The processor may display a mile marker on the route in response to the first mile marker input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Strategic Design Federation W, Inc.
    Inventors: Sandra Lynn McBride, Thomas Charles McBride
  • Publication number: 20130218716
    Abstract: In various example embodiments, a system and method for an electronic commerce file system are provided. In example embodiments, a selection of an item contained in a folder of an electronic commerce file system is received. The item is offered for sale by an electronic commerce provider, and the electronic commerce file system resides locally on a client device. Based on a type of the folder, a set of actions are provided for selection, with the set of actions to be performed with respect to the item. A selection of an action to be performed with respect to the item is received. The action is performed with respect to the item, with the action being performed between the electronic commerce file system and the electronic commerce provider via a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Sandra Lynn Godsey, Neelakantan Sundaresan
  • Publication number: 20130194650
    Abstract: A rearview assembly for a vehicle includes a housing. A carrier is operably connected with the housing and supports a display. A circuit board is disposed in the housing. A sensing system is disposed proximate the display and is connected with the circuit board. A switching assembly is operably connected with the circuit board. Actuation of the switching assembly when the sensing system has been activated enables a function of the rearview assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark R. Roth, Mark D. Bugno, Danny L. Minikey, JR., David J. Cammenga, William L. Tonar, Joel A. Stray, Sandra Lynn Suman
  • Publication number: 20130164423
    Abstract: One exemplary aspect comprises a device for spraying liquid, comprising: a liquid extractor having a top portion and a bottom portion, the bottom portion of the liquid extractor adapted to be inserted into a liquid source, the liquid extractor comprising a portion defining a cavity for collecting liquid from the liquid source; and a spray dispenser comprising a top portion and bottom portion, and comprising a spray pump partially disposed within and extending from the top portion of the spray dispenser, the bottom portion of the spray dispenser configured to be coupled with the top portion of the liquid extractor, the spray pump comprising a tube having a lower end disposed within the cavity for collecting liquid from the liquid source. In one or more exemplary embodiments, the bottom portion of the liquid extractor comprises a lower end having a concave surface defining a plurality of openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Quirky, Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan Diatlo, Warren Yan, Timothy David Houle, Sandra Lynn O'Neill, Timothy Dean O'Neill
  • Publication number: 20130115352
    Abstract: One exemplary aspect comprises a device for spraying liquid, comprising: a liquid extractor having a top portion and a bottom portion, the bottom portion of the liquid extractor adapted to be inserted into a liquid source, the liquid extractor comprising a portion defining a cavity for collecting liquid from the liquid source; and a spray dispenser comprising a top portion and bottom portion, and comprising a spray pump partially disposed within and extending from the top portion of the spray dispenser, the bottom portion of the spray dispenser configured to be coupled with the top portion of the liquid extractor, the spray pump comprising a tube having a lower end disposed within the cavity for collecting liquid from the liquid source. In one or more exemplary embodiments, the bottom portion of the liquid extractor comprises a lower end having a concave surface defining a plurality of openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: QUIRKY, INC.
    Inventors: Jordan Diatlo, Warren Yan, Timothy David Houle, Sandra Lynn O'Neill, Timothy Dean O'Neill
  • Patent number: 8370178
    Abstract: Insurance coverage on valuable personal property (“VPP”) can be marketed and/or serviced through an expert system that interacts with a user through a web site and web browser. VPP coverage tends to have many facets and complexities, and a system can be used to explain the various complexities and to guide said user through the process of selecting coverage, obtaining a quote, and purchasing said policy. The system can provide various forms of user education, such as graphical and/or text screens that explain features of coverage, can also provide said user with a linear process flow for those tasks that can be accomplished simply, and can involve a human representative for more complicated tasks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Steven Carl Mills, Daniel A. Chavez, Tony Noriega, Sandra Lynn Sherman Sausman
  • Publication number: 20130028588
    Abstract: An imaging device enclosure for a vehicle including a housing having an image device aperture. A motor is disposed in the housing and is operably connected with a mobile wedge. The mobile wedge is operable between an extended position and a retracted position. An imaging device is slidably connected with the mobile wedge and is movable between the retracted position corresponding to the extended position of the mobile wedge and the extended position corresponding to the retracted position. A flexible boot is disposed over the image device aperture. The flexible boot defines a flexible opening. The imaging device protrudes through the flexible opening when the imaging device is in the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Luke W. Koops, William L. Tonar, Danny L. Minikey, JR., Kristopher R. Green, Timothy L. Pawlowski, Sandra Lynn Suman