Patents by Inventor Thomas P. Murphy
Thomas P. Murphy 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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Patent number: 11946503Abstract: A connector is provided to attach a supported member to a supporting member, with the supported member being in sloped and skewed relation to the supporting member. The connector has back members attached to side members. A seat member attaches to the side members through a hinged connection. The seat member interfaces with the bottom face of the supported member and can be disposed at a sloped angle. A pair of seat side members extend from the seat member.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Evans, Dustin P. Muhn, Rachel Marie Holland, Benedict Ang, Paul Howard Oellerich, James M. Benton, Timothy Patrick Murphy
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Patent number: 9183229Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method for geotagging objects on a mobile handheld communication device. In an embodiment, the method comprises: providing a user interface with a plurality of user selectable options for obtaining geographic location coordinates; receiving a user selection of one of the plurality of options; and tagging an object with the geographic location coordinates obtained from the selected one of the plurality of options. In another embodiment, the method may further comprise obtaining from an active global positioning system (GPS) module the geographic location coordinates for a current location to tag the object. The method may further comprise providing previously saved geographic location coordinates to tag the object. The object may be an image object.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Gerhard Dietrich Klassen, Thomas P. Murphy, Gordon Gregory Bowman
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Patent number: 9118505Abstract: A system and method are provided to organize updates on a mobile device. The organization of the updates can be controlled according to something detectable on the mobile device which can be correlated to something detectable in the updates. For example, updates to be displayed on the mobile device can be organized based on context provided by the mobile device, such that more relevant updates are distinguishable from those that may be less relevant. In this way, all updates are accessible to the user, but those that are deemed to be particularly relevant may be more visible and more easily accessed to avoid the need to sort through or scroll through large lists of new updates.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2010Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Sean Hungerford, Thomas P. Murphy, Rebecca Lynne Young
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Patent number: 8914426Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for managing the identity of media content data. A server node processes metadata associated with a plurality of media content data files to generate a corresponding master identifier for each of the media content data files. A client node then provides the server node a first set of metadata corresponding to a media content data file that has no associated master identifier. In turn, the server node processes the first set of metadata to identify a corresponding master identifier and a second set of associated metadata, which it provides to the client node. The client node processes the second set of metadata to identify a matching set of metadata stored in its database of identification data and metadata. If found, the client node associates the master identifier with a second media content data file corresponding to the matching set of metadata.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2011Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Thomas P. Murphy, Edward Eric Thomas
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Publication number: 20140321774Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method for geotagging objects on a mobile handheld communication device. In an embodiment, the method comprises: providing a user interface with a plurality of user selectable options for obtaining geographic location coordinates; receiving a user selection of one of the plurality of options; and tagging an object with the geographic location coordinates obtained from the selected one of the plurality of options. In another embodiment, the method may further comprise obtaining from an active global positioning system (GPS) module the geographic location coordinates for a current location to tag the object. The method may further comprise providing previously saved geographic location coordinates to tag the object. The object may be an image object.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Gerhard Dietrich KLASSEN, Thomas P. MURPHY, Gordon Gregory BOWMAN
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Publication number: 20120221610Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for managing the identity of media content data. A server node processes metadata associated with a plurality of media content data files to generate a corresponding master identifier for each of the media content data files. A client node then provides the server node a first set of metadata corresponding to a media content data file that has no associated master identifier. In turn, the server node processes the first set of metadata to identify a corresponding master identifier and a second set of associated metadata, which it provides to the client node. The client node processes the second set of metadata to identify a matching set of metadata stored in its database of identification data and metadata. If found, the client node associates the master identifier with a second media content data file corresponding to the matching set of metadata.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2011Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: Thomas P. Murphy, Edward Eric Thomas
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Patent number: 8200532Abstract: An online system presents remote users with static incentives, dynamic incentives and the ability to create and submit customizable incentives related to goods or services of interest to the user. By using the incentive delivery system, the user can research goods or services of interest and in an interactive fashion create an incentive package most desirable to the user and submit same to a central location. The systems performs decisioning routines on submitted incentive requests and makes such requests available for review. Ultimately, the submitted requests may be accepted or rejected or a counter-incentive may be issued to the user for consideration. A manufacturer, such as an automobile manufacturer, can offer incentives direct to its consumers and enter into an electronic dialogue with its customers to help drive profits and sales in the most efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2010Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: ASN Holdings, LLCInventors: Thomas P. Murphy, Steven D. Baker, Howard I. Epstein
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Publication number: 20120117556Abstract: A system and method are provided to organize updates on a mobile device. The organization of the updates can be controlled according to something detectable on the mobile device which can be correlated to something detectable in the updates. For example, updates to be displayed on the mobile device can be organized based on context provided by the mobile device, such that more relevant updates are distinguishable from those that may be less relevant. In this way, all updates are accessible to the user, but those that are deemed to be particularly relevant may be more visible and more easily accessed to avoid the need to sort through or scroll through large lists of new updates.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Sean Hungerford, Thomas P. Murphy, Rebecca Lynne Young
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Publication number: 20120105325Abstract: A capacitive finger navigation input device uses a capacitive sensor array of capacitive sensing cells that includes only two capacitive sensing cells positioned along a linear direction. The capacitive finger navigation input device uses a drive circuit to drive at least one drive electrode of the capacitive sensor array and a sense circuit to sense mutual capacitance at each of the capacitive sensing cells of the capacitive sensor array to produce mutual capacitance signals, which are used to determine at least one of position and movement of a finger of a user with respect to the capacitive sensor array. The capacitive finger navigation input device may be used in a hand-held computing device and in a method for performing finger navigation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES ECBU IP (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.Inventors: Michael J. Brosnan, Thomas P. Murphy
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Publication number: 20120084128Abstract: An online system presents remote users with static incentives, dynamic incentives and the ability to create and submit customizable incentives related to goods or services of interest to the user. By using the incentive delivery system, the user can research goods or services of interest and in an interactive fashion create an incentive package most desirable to the user and submit same to a central location. The systems performs decisioning routines on submitted incentive requests and makes such requests available for review. Ultimately, the submitted requests may be accepted or rejected or a counter-incentive may be issued to the user for consideration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: ASN Holdings, LLCInventors: Thomas P. MURPHY, Steven D. Baker, Howard I. Epstein
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Publication number: 20100153198Abstract: An online system presents remote users with static incentives, dynamic incentives and the ability to create and submit customizable incentives related to goods or services of interest to the user. By using the incentive delivery system, the user can research goods or services of interest and in an interactive fashion create an incentive package most desirable to the user and submit same to a central location. The systems performs decisioning routines on submitted incentive requests and makes such requests available for review. Ultimately, the submitted requests may be accepted or rejected or a counter-incentive may be issued to the user for consideration. A manufacturer, such as an automobile manufacturer, can offer incentives direct to its consumers and enter into an electronic dialogue with its customers to help drive profits and sales in the most efficient manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2010Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Thomas P. Murphy, Steven Baker, Howard Epstein
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Patent number: 7668747Abstract: An online system presents remote users with static incentives, dynamic incentives and the ability to create and submit customizable incentives related to goods or services of interest to the user. By using the incentive delivery system, the user can research goods or services of interest and in an interactive fashion create an incentive package most desirable to the user and submit same to a central location. The systems performs decisioning routines on submitted incentive requests and makes such requests available for review. Ultimately, the submitted requests may be accepted or rejected or a counter-incentive may be issued to the user for consideration. A manufacturer, such as an automobile manufacturer, can offer incentives direct to its consumers and enter into an electronic dialogue with its customers to help drive profits and sales in the most efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2000Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Autosavings Network, Inc.Inventors: Thomas P. Murphy, Steven D. Baker, Howard I. Epstein
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Publication number: 20020052778Abstract: An online system presents remote users with static incentives, dynamic incentives and the ability to create and submit customizable incentives related to goods or services of interest to the user. By using the incentive delivery system, the user can research goods or services of interest and in an interactive fashion create an incentive package most desirable to the user and submit same to a central location. The systems performs decisioning routines on submitted incentive requests and makes such requests available for review. Ultimately, the submitted requests may be accepted or rejected or a counter-incentive may be issued to the user for consideration. A manufacturer, such as an automobile manufacturer, can offer incentives direct to its consumers and enter into an electronic dialogue with its customers to help drive profits and sales in the most efficient manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2000Publication date: May 2, 2002Inventors: Thomas P. Murphy, Steven D. Baker, Howard I. Epstein
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Patent number: 4894136Abstract: A method of removing a layer of cobalt from an underlying nickel surface of an article comprises the steps of immersing at least part of the article in an aqueous solution of a caustic alkali having a pH value not less than 12.5 and preferably not less than 14, and applying an electrical potential difference between the article and a counter electrode which acts as a cathode to strip the cobalt from the article leaving the nickel passive. The method is particularly suitable for removing a defective cobalt layer from a data storage disc so that the disc can be recoated.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1988Date of Patent: January 16, 1990Assignee: CMB Packaging (UK) LimitedInventor: Thomas P. Murphy
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Patent number: 4828662Abstract: A method of removing a layer of cobalt from an underlying nickel surface of an article comprises the steps of immersing at least part of the article in an aqueous solution of a caustic alkali having a pH value not less than 12.5 and preferably not less than 14, and applying an electrical potential difference between the article and a counter electrode which acts as a cathode to strip the cobalt from the article leaving the nickel passive. The method is particularly suitable for removing a defective cobalt layer from a data storage disc so that the disc can be recoated.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1988Date of Patent: May 9, 1989Assignee: MB Group plcInventor: Thomas P. Murphy
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Patent number: 4246088Abstract: Apparatus for electrolytically treating containers comprising a cell assembly having a cell wall surrounding a mandrel and a lid cooperating with the mandrel and cell wall to form a cavity for the reception of a container, conduit means for introducing an electrolyte into said cavity, and the conduit means including selectively operable port means for(a) conducting electrolyte through said cavity such that only the outside surface of the container can be electrolytically treated and(b) for conducting electrolyte through said cavity such that only the inside surface of the container can be electrolytically treated and(c) for conducting electrolyte through said cavity such that both the inside and outside surfaces of the container can be simultaneously electrolytically treated.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1979Date of Patent: January 20, 1981Assignee: Metal Box LimitedInventors: Thomas P. Murphy, George Bell, Fred Fidler