Patents by Inventor Steven Craig Sefton
Steven Craig Sefton 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).
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Publication number: 20170293603Abstract: A publisher is configured to receive a plurality of inputs such as audio, imagery, text, responses to questionnaires, and the like. The publisher is also operable to access a registry having pre-existing information and content. A user may submit inputs, and may further make selections relating to how the inputs will be processed by the publisher. The publisher is operable to process the inputs in accordance with the user's selections to produce any of a variety of outputs. Outputs of the publisher may include books, sound recordings, newspapers, web pages, movies, prayer cards, collages/montages, and the like. The publisher is also operable to automatically generate a biographical text about a deceased friend or relative of the user, based on inputs and selections provided by the user. The publisher may also provide voice-overs for movies automatically generated using image input, audio input, and selections provided by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson, Gordon Scott Mindrum
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Patent number: 8633995Abstract: Images captured at a venue and relating to one or more patrons of the venue are incorporated into one or more products in accordance with image selections and/or product selections made by the patron(s). The images may be captured at venues with a variety of image capture devices such as pre-mounted cameras, cell phones, cameras brought by patrons to the venue, or cameras provided to patrons by the venue or another entity. The patrons may obtain products such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, prints, slideshows, or other products incorporating one or more selected images. Patrons may also view the images on portable electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Patent number: 8555174Abstract: An image submission system comprises a server, a client, and a scanner. A scanner interface software module is loaded on the client for operating the scanner. An image submission software module loaded on the server remotely receives instructions through an Internet browser at the client, and presents a single click interface feature operable to receive a single click input by the user at the client, via the Internet browser. A control software module loaded on the client is in communication with the image submission software module, and is operative to direct the scanner interface software module to scan an image on the scanner and upload the scanned image to the remote server in response to a single click input by the user via the single click interface feature. A user may thus have an image both scanned an uploaded to a server, in response the same single click.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2008Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, Ltd.Inventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Publication number: 20120291211Abstract: A cleaning apparatus configured to clean a consumable drink or food container includes a handle portion, a bristle base, and a plurality of bristles. The handle portion, which is generally cylindraceous, includes a first end, a second end, a grip, and an end portion. The grip is positioned proximate to the first end and comprises a gripping feature. The gripping feature is configured to facilitate gripping of the cleaning apparatus by a user. The end portion is positioned proximate to the second end and includes an attachment structure. The attachment structure is configured to enable attachment of the cleaning apparatus to an accessory. The bristle base is capable of being positioned adjacent to the first end of the handle portion. The plurality of bristles are attached to and project outwardly from the bristle base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: CAN-IT LLCInventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Olga Cubells Piehler
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Publication number: 20120173971Abstract: A publisher is configured to receive a plurality of inputs such as audio, imagery, text, responses to questionnaires, and the like. The publisher is also operable to access a registry having pre-existing information and content. A user may submit inputs, and may further make selections relating to how the inputs will be processed by the publisher. The publisher is operable to process the inputs in accordance with the user's selections to produce any of a variety of outputs. Outputs of the publisher may include books, sound recordings, newspapers, web pages, movies, prayer cards, collages/montages, and the like. The publisher is also operable to automatically generate a biographical text about a deceased friend or relative of the user, based on inputs and selections provided by the user. The publisher may also provide voice-overs for movies automatically generated using image input, audio input, and selections provided by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventors: Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson, Gordon Scott Mindrum
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Publication number: 20120170870Abstract: Images captured at a venue and relating to one or more patrons of the venue are incorporated into one or more products in accordance with image selections and/or product selections made by the patron(s). The images may be captured at venues with a variety of image capture devices such as pre-mounted cameras, cell phones, cameras brought by patrons to the venue, or cameras provided to patrons by the venue or another entity. The patrons may obtain products such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, prints, slideshows, or other products incorporating one or more selected images. Patrons may also view the images on portable electronic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: MAKING EVERLASTING MEMORIES, LLCInventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Patent number: 8159546Abstract: Images captured at a venue and relating to one or more patrons of the venue are incorporated into one or more products in accordance with image selections and/or product selections made by the patron(s). The images may be captured at venues with a variety of image capture devices such as pre-mounted cameras, cell phones, cameras brought by patrons to the venue, or cameras provided to patrons by the venue or another entity. The patrons may obtain products such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, prints, slideshows, or other products incorporating one or more selected images. Patrons may also view the images on portable electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Publication number: 20110126369Abstract: A cleaning apparatus configured to clean a consumable drink or food container includes a handle portion, a bristle base, and a plurality of bristles. The handle portion, which is generally cylindraceous, includes a first end, a second end, a grip, and an end portion. The grip is positioned proximate to the first end and comprises a gripping feature. The gripping feature is configured to facilitate gripping of the cleaning apparatus by a user. The end portion is positioned proximate to the second end and includes an attachment structure. The attachment structure is configured to enable attachment of the cleaning apparatus to an accessory. The bristle base is capable of being positioned adjacent to the first end of the handle portion. The plurality of bristles are attached to and project outwardly from the bristle base.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: CAN-IT LLCInventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Olga Cubells Piehler
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Publication number: 20100113069Abstract: Images captured at a venue and relating to one or more patrons of the venue are incorporated into one or more products in accordance with image selections and/or product selections made by the patron(s). The images may be captured at venues with a variety of image capture devices such as pre-mounted cameras, cell phones, cameras brought by patrons to the venue, or cameras provided to patrons by the venue or another entity. The patrons may obtain products such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, prints, slideshows, or other products incorporating one or more selected images. Patrons may also view the images on portable electronic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Patent number: 7671902Abstract: Images captured at a venue and relating to one or more patrons of the venue are incorporated into one or more products in accordance with image selections and/or product selections made by the patron(s). The images may be captured at venues with a variety of image capture devices such as pre-mounted cameras, cell phones, cameras brought by patrons to the venue, or cameras provided to patrons by the venue or another entity. The patrons may obtain products such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, prints, slideshows, or other products incorporating one or more selected images. Patrons may also view the images on portable electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2004Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Patent number: 7657835Abstract: A method and system for creating a commemorative presentation. The subject of the commemoration can take a variety of forms, including living or deceased individuals, organizations, entities, companies, cities, and the like. A plurality of images are compiled related to the subject. Configuration data is created relating to the display of the plurality of images. The plurality of images and configuration data are stored in a database. A video is dynamically created by accessing the plurality of images and configuration data stored in the datastore and sequentially displaying the plurality of images stored in the datastore in conformance with the configuration data stored in the datastore. While the invention has utility in a number of different applications, one particularly well suited application is in the death care industry for creating commemorative videos for the recently deceased.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2003Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, L.L.C.Inventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Patent number: 7624344Abstract: A method and system for creating a commemorative presentation. The subject of the commemoration can take a variety of forms, including living or deceased individuals, organizations, entities, companies, cities, and the like. A plurality of images are compiled related to the subject. Configuration data is created relating to the display of the plurality of images. The plurality of images and configuration data are stored in a datastore. A video is dynamically created by accessing the plurality of images and configuration data stored in the datastore and sequentially displaying the plurality of images stored in the datastore in conformance with the configuration data stored in the datastore. While the invention has utility in a number of different applications, one particularly well suited application is in the death care industry for creating commemorative videos for the recently deceased.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2005Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Publication number: 20080316542Abstract: An image submission system comprises a server, a client, and a scanner. A scanner interface software module is loaded on the client for operating the scanner. An image submission software module loaded on the server remotely receives instructions through an Internet browser at the client, and presents a single click interface feature operable to receive a single click input by the user at the client, via the Internet browser. A control software module loaded on the client is in communication with the image submission software module, and is operative to direct the scanner interface software module to scan an image on the scanner and upload the scanned image to the remote server in response to a single click input by the user via the single click interface feature. A user may thus have an image both scanned an uploaded to a server, in response the same single click.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: Making Everlasting Memories, L.L.C.Inventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Publication number: 20080005666Abstract: A publisher is configured to receive a plurality of inputs such as audio, imagery, text, responses to questionnaires, and the like. The publisher is also operable to access a registry having pre-existing information and content. A user may submit inputs, and may further make selections relating to how the inputs will be processed by the publisher. The publisher is operable to process the inputs in accordance with the user's selections to produce any of a variety of outputs. Outputs of the publisher may include books, sound recordings, newspapers, web pages, movies, prayer cards, collages/montages, and the like. The publisher is also operable to automatically generate a biographical text about a deceased friend or relative of the user, based on inputs and selections provided by the user. The publisher may also provide voice-overs for movies automatically generated using image input, audio input, and selections provided by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2006Publication date: January 3, 2008Applicant: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventors: Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson, Gordon Scott Mindrum
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Publication number: 20030197721Abstract: A method and system for creating a commemorative presentation. The subject of the commemoration can take a variety of forms, including living or deceased individuals, organizations, entities, companies, cities, and the like. A plurality of images are compiled related to the subject. Configuration data is created relating to the display of the plurality of images. The plurality of images and configuration data are stored in a datastore. A video is dynamically created by accessing the plurality of images and configuration data stored in the datastore and sequentially displaying the plurality of images stored in the datastore in conformance with the configuration data stored in the datastore. While the invention has utility in a number of different applications, one particularly well suited application is in the death care industry for creating commemorative videos for the recently deceased.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson