Patents by Inventor Stephen N. Anderson

Stephen N. Anderson 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: 11920407
    Abstract: A power assist module for use in roller tube driven products, such as roller shades. The module may be pre-wound prior to installation in a roller tube and retains its pre-wound condition, even after use, when removed from the roller tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen R. Haarer, Richard N. Anderson
  • Patent number: 10257155
    Abstract: A system and corresponding methods for recommending a discussion group as an appropriate place to post a message are provided. In one embodiment, the system searches a plurality of existing posts to identify the posts that are similar to a subject of a user's message. The system identifies the discussion groups that contain the identified posts and selects one of the identified discussion groups to recommend as an appropriate discussion group to post the user's message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Canning, Sabrina Kikkert, Stephen N. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20160197879
    Abstract: A system and corresponding methods for recommending a discussion group as an appropriate place to post a message are provided. In one embodiment, the system searches a plurality of existing posts to identify the posts that are similar to a subject of a user's message. The system identifies the discussion groups that contain the identified posts and selects one of the identified discussion groups to recommend as an appropriate discussion group to post the user's message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin Canning, Sabrina Kikkert, Stephen N. Anderson
  • Patent number: 9319479
    Abstract: A system and corresponding methods for recommending a discussion group as an appropriate place to post a message are provided. In one embodiment, the system searches a plurality of existing posts to identify the posts that are similar to a subject of a user's message. The system identifies the discussion groups that contain the identified posts and selects one of the identified discussion groups to recommend as an appropriate discussion group to post the user's message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Canning, Sabrina Kikkert, Stephen N. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20110131283
    Abstract: A system and corresponding methods for recommending a discussion group as an appropriate place to post a message are provided. In one embodiment, the system searches a plurality of existing posts to identify the posts that are similar to a subject of a user's message. The system identifies the discussion groups that contain the identified posts and selects one of the identified discussion groups to recommend as an appropriate discussion group to post the user's message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: BENJAMIN CANNING, SABRINA KIKKERT, STEPHEN N. ANDERSON
  • Patent number: 7844668
    Abstract: A system and corresponding methods for recommending a discussion group as an appropriate place to post a message are provided. In one embodiment, the system searches a plurality of existing posts to identify the posts that are similar to a subject of a user's message. The system identifies the discussion groups that contain the identified posts and selects one of the identified discussion groups to recommend as an appropriate discussion group to post the user's message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin Canning, Sabrina Kikkert, Stephen N. Anderson
  • Patent number: 7783652
    Abstract: A content management system determines which user submitted content is to be included in a default experience of a mixed content website. Users submitting content are assigned trust levels based on their history of content submittal and other users' experience with the submitted content. Once a user reaches a predetermined trust level, their content may be included in the default experience without further vetting. An additional complaint review mechanism may be included for filtering unacceptable content and adjusting a submitting user's trust level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen N. Anderson, Sabrina M. Kikkert
  • Patent number: 7653622
    Abstract: When a user submits a content resource to a content database, an automated content categorizer facilitates the task by suggesting a list of relevant content categories in the content database. The automated content categorizer receives a search descriptor attributed to the content resource, performs a relevance search, and proposes a ranked list of category branches that are expected to provide a good match with the described content resource. Metadata associated with individual categories and content resources stored in the content database are searched relative to the search descriptor provided by the user. From the proposed content categories, the user can simply select the category he or she feels is most appropriate and store the content resource under that category in the content database, or propose a new category.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Mark D. Huentelman, Stephen N. Anderson, Eugene Lee
  • Patent number: 5368471
    Abstract: A system for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing the operation of a kraft chemical recovery furnace which includes a mechanism for determining carryover particle counts, bed profile information, and temperature information of a smelt the bed over a major portion of the bed. The location and temperatures of high and low temperature spots on the bed can be determined. This information may be displayed in a convenient manner, such as on a common screen, for use by the furnace operator in controlling the furnace. Trending and history of bed performance in relationship to these characteristics may be tracked for use in diagnosing furnace operating problems and in adjusting parameters of the furnace to enhance furnace performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1994
    Assignee: The Babcock & Wilcox Company
    Inventors: George Kychakoff, Stephen N. Anderson, George E. Seymore, Earl B. Manchester