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  • COUNTERTOP VACUUM SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190281866
    Abstract: Countertop vacuum system, including a vacuum pump, suction device, the suction device including a pop-up arrangement, adapted for being mounted in an opening of the countertop, including a movable part and a stationary part, the stationary part having connecting means for mounting in the countertop opening and below a countertop working surface, the movable part being arranged for moving relative to the stationary part and for at least partially extending through the countertop opening, a suction hose, wherein the suction hose is connected to the vacuum pump. The suction hose is arranged extendable and retractable from an inner space of the movable part to the outside of the movable part. The system further has a suction adapter connected to the suction hose, wherein the suction adapter is provided with an interface for applying suction to a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Eric SPELT, Johannes Rogier DE VRIND, Jelle Wouter WIJBRANDI, Dionne Ilonka HAANSTRA
  • Distribution valve and cam mechanism
    Patent number: 8256461
    Abstract: An improved multi-port water distribution valve is disclosed together with the improved cam mechanism that significantly enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the valve when used to distribute water to multiple sets of pop-up cleaning heads incorporated into the in-floor cleaning system of a swimming pool. Two forms of prior art distribution valves are disclosed as is the improved cam mechanism that, when used to replace the prior art cam in these devices, significantly improves their performance. Comparative data is provided demonstrating the results achieved with two different prior art valves operated with and without the improved cam. Embodiments of the invention suitable for use in existing six-port and five-port distribution valves are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Aspen Research, Ltd
    Inventor: S. Jepson Sutton
  • Retainer for pop-top indicator
    Patent number: 5297818
    Abstract: An insertion indicator device (10) is employed in conjunction with a quick connector (12) assembly comprising a male element (14) and a female element (16). The indicator device includes a base member (112) carried within the female element. Two or more leg members (114, 116) extend axially from the base member and terminate adjacent an axial housing opening. A generally annular indicator member is disposed substantially adjacent the opening and releasably engages the ends of the leg members. Means are provided to axially displace the base member upon engagement of the male and female elements to effect separation of the base and indicator members. Lastly, guide means are provided to ensure the maintenance of proper orientation of the indicator device with respect to the quick connector before and during the engagement process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Assignee: ITT Corporation
    Inventor: Gary Klinger
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOVIE SEGMENT BOOKMARKING AND SHARING
    Publication number: 20220303504
    Abstract: Several ways are provided for a viewer of a movie to create a deep tag, that is, a bookmark for a segment of the movie. The deep tag can be associated with descriptive text and sent to an address provided by the viewer, either an e-mail address or an instant messaging address. Additionally, before the deep tag is created, it can be checked whether the content owner of the movie is known. If known, the content owner's rules, if any, regarding deep tagging are followed. If unknown, a set of registered content owners can be alerted of the presence of new content. When ownership of the new content is established, the already-created deep tags can be updated in accordance with the content owner's rules, if any, regarding deep tagging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas S. Gilley, Eric Hoffert, Brenda Pomerance, Razvan Pop
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOVIE SEGMENT BOOKMARKING AND SHARING
    Publication number: 20170084308
    Abstract: Several ways are provided for a viewer of a movie to create a deep tag, that is, a bookmark for a segment of the movie. The deep tag can be associated with descriptive text and sent to an address provided by the viewer, either an e-mail address or an instant messaging address. Additionally, before the deep tag is created, it can be checked whether the content owner of the movie is known. If known, the content owner's rules, if any, regarding deep tagging are followed. If unknown, a set of registered content owners can be alerted of the presence of new content. When ownership of the new content is established, the already-created deep tags can be updated in accordance with the content owner's rules, if any, regarding deep tagging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas S. Gilley, Eric Hoffert, Brenda Pomerance, Razvan Pop
  • System and method for movie segment bookmarking and sharing
    Patent number: 10594981
    Abstract: Several ways are provided for a viewer of a movie to create a deep tag, that is, a bookmark for a segment of the movie. The deep tag can be associated with descriptive text and sent to an address provided by the viewer, either an e-mail address or an instant messaging address. Additionally, before the deep tag is created, it can be checked whether the content owner of the movie is known. If known, the content owner's rules, if any, regarding deep tagging are followed. If unknown, a set of registered content owners can be alerted of the presence of new content. When ownership of the new content is established, the already-created deep tags can be updated in accordance with the content owner's rules, if any, regarding deep tagging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Open Text SA ULC
    Inventors: Thomas S. Gilley, Eric Hoffert, Brenda Pomerance, Razvan Pop
  • System and method for movie segment bookmarking and sharing
    Patent number: 11706388
    Abstract: Several ways are provided for a viewer of a movie to create a deep tag, that is, a bookmark for a segment of the movie. The deep tag can be associated with descriptive text and sent to an address provided by the viewer, either an e-mail address or an instant messaging address. Additionally, before the deep tag is created, it can be checked whether the content owner of the movie is known. If known, the content owner's rules, if any, regarding deep tagging are followed. If unknown, a set of registered content owners can be alerted of the presence of new content. When ownership of the new content is established, the already-created deep tags can be updated in accordance with the content owner's rules, if any, regarding deep tagging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Open Text SA ULC
    Inventors: Thomas S. Gilley, Eric Hoffert, Brenda Pomerance, Razvan Pop
  • Irrigation Nozzle Assembly and Method
    Publication number: 20150102126
    Abstract: A long throw Pop-Up Irrigation Nozzle assembly has no oscillating or rotating parts and includes a cylindrical body having a fluid inlet and a sidewall defining at least one fluidic circuit configured to generate a selected spray pattern when irrigation fluid flows through the body. In order to throw long distance, droplet velocity, droplet size and droplet initial aim angle determine the throw to provide a low precipitation rate (“PR”) for fluidic sprays. The nozzle assembly and method of the present invention achieve a PR of 1 in/hr or less and good spray distribution with a scheduling coefficient (“SC”) of about 1.5 without utilizing any moving components to provide a significantly more cost effective nozzle assembly, as compared to prior art rotator nozzles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Gregory Russell, Shridhar Gopalan, Christopher South, Russell Hester, Eric Koehler, Kerrie Allen, Srinivasaiah Sridhara
  • Irrigation Nozzle Assembly and Method
    Publication number: 20180015487
    Abstract: A long throw Pop-Up Irrigation Nozzle assembly has no oscillating or rotating parts and includes a cylindrical body having a fluid inlet and a sidewall defining at least one fluidic circuit configured to generate a selected spray pattern when irrigation fluid flows through the body. In order to throw long distance, droplet velocity, droplet size and droplet initial aim angle determine the throw to provide a low precipitation rate (“PR”) for fluidic sprays. The nozzle assembly and method of the present invention achieve a PR of 1 in/hr or less and good spray distribution with a scheduling coefficient (“SC”) of about 1.5 without utilizing any moving components to provide a significantly more cost effective nozzle assembly, as compared to prior art rotator nozzles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Gregory RUSSELL, Shridhar GOPALAN, Christopher SOUTH, Russell HESTER, Eric KOEHLER, Kerrie ALLEN, Srinivasaiah SRIDHARA
  • CONTENT EMBEDDED TOOLTIP ADVERTISING
    Publication number: 20090094105
    Abstract: Contextual advertisements embedded within content having tooltip type display functionality are provided where content can be evaluated for possible points for insertion of the advertisements. The content can be evaluated against a list of trigger points indicating advertisement should be inserted along with instructions to embed the advertisements. Using this information, the content can be modified to embed appropriate advertising. Upon returning the content, a viewer thereof can view the content normally, but certain events with respect to the trigger points can cause tooltip type display of the advertisement (such as hovering a cursor over the trigger point). In this regard, trigger points, such as keywords, having associated pop-up advertisements can be underlined or otherwise identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander G. Gounares, David M. Chickering, Eric J. Horvitz, Michael Connolly, Lili Cheng, Kamal Jain, George P. Moromisato
  • Optoelectric module with pop-out tab based latching/delatching mechanism
    Patent number: 7059887
    Abstract: An optoelectric module includes a housing having a front face with an opening designed to receive an optical transceiver nestingly engaged therein. The optoelectric module includes a discontinuity in an outer surface positioned to cooperate with a spring latch formed in an inner surface of the cage to latch the module in a fully nested orientation within the cage. An actuator is mounted on an outer surface of the housing and movable from an orientation in which the housing is latched in the cage to an orientation in which the actuator engages the spring latch and disengages it from the discontinuity. A bail latch is pivotally mounted for movement between a stored position and a module removal position and is engaged with the actuator to move from the stored position to the module removal position with movement of the actuator from the latched orientation to the delatched orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Inventor: Eric Liu
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOVIE SEGMENT BOOKMARKING AND SHARING
    Publication number: 20230319235
    Abstract: Several ways are provided for a viewer of a movie to create a deep tag, that is, a bookmark for a segment of the movie. The deep tag can be associated with descriptive text and sent to an address provided by the viewer, either an e-mail address or an instant messaging address. Additionally, before the deep tag is created, it can be checked whether the content owner of the movie is known. If known, the content owner’s rules, if any, regarding deep tagging are followed. If unknown, a set of registered content owners can be alerted of the presence of new content. When ownership of the new content is established, the already-created deep tags can be updated in accordance with the content owner’s rules, if any, regarding deep tagging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas S. Gilley, Eric Hoffert, Brenda Pomerance, Razvan Pop
  • System and method for movie segment bookmarking and sharing
    Patent number: 9648281
    Abstract: Several ways are provided for a viewer of a movie to create a deep tag, that is, a bookmark for a segment of the movie. The deep tag can be associated with descriptive text and sent to an address provided by the viewer, either an e-mail address or an instant messaging address. Additionally, before the deep tag is created, it can be checked whether the content owner of the movie is known. If known, the content owner's rules, if any, regarding deep tagging are followed. If unknown, a set of registered content owners can be alerted of the presence of new content. When ownership of the new content is established, the already-created deep tags can be updated in accordance with the content owner's rules, if any, regarding deep tagging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Open Text SA ULC
    Inventors: Thomas S. Gilley, Eric Hoffert, Brenda Pomerance, Razvan Pop
  • Automated steady state traffic management
    Patent number: 10601768
    Abstract: Automated steady state traffic management is provided for a distributed platform through immediate or real-time simulation of the capacity and performance impacts associated with shifting different load increments to different Points-of-presence (PoPs) of the distributed platform and by automatic and dynamic traffic management reconfiguration in response to an optimal set of changes identified from the simulation. A system produces data models to track the current distributed platform state and detect deviates from the steady state. Using the data models and scoring functions, the system scores the impact that different shifts of load to different destinations have on the overall distributed platform. The scoring reveals the optimal set of traffic management configuration changes that restore the steady state with the least capacity and performance impact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Verizon Digital Media Services Inc.
    Inventors: Marcel Eric Schechner Flores, Colin Rasor
  • Presentation of link information as an aid to hypermedia navigation
    Patent number: 6223188
    Abstract: A system for presenting hypermedia link information. A computer-implemented method for presenting hypermedia link information is described which relates to the user the characteristics of a data file pointed to by the hypermedia link. The computer system waits for an event to occur. This event is the user or system selecting one or more hypermedia links. The hypermedia link in this scenario points to a data file about which information is to be gathered. The computer system then requests information about the data file. Finally, an auditory cue is generated to communicate information about said data file to a user. Alternatively, this information may be conveyed to the user by visual means, such as a pop-up information box on the user's display. A powerful and convenient system for browsing hypermedia information is thus provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Albers, Eric D. Bergman
  • Irrigation nozzle assembly and method
    Patent number: 9987639
    Abstract: A long throw Pop-Up Irrigation Nozzle assembly has no oscillating or rotating parts and includes a cylindrical body having a fluid inlet and a sidewall defining at least one fluidic circuit configured to generate a selected spray pattern when irrigation fluid flows through the body. In order to throw long distance, droplet velocity, droplet size and droplet initial aim angle determine the throw to provide a low precipitation rate (“PR”) for fluidic sprays. The nozzle assembly and method of the present invention achieve a PR of 1 in/hr or less and good spray distribution with a scheduling coefficient (“SC”) of about 1.5 without utilizing any moving components to provide a significantly more cost effective nozzle assembly, as compared to prior art rotator nozzles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: DLHBOWLES, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Russell, Shridhar Gopalan, Christopher South, Russell Hester, Eric Koehler, Kerrie Allen, Srinivasaiah Sridhara
  • System and method for movie segment bookmarking and sharing
    Patent number: 11381779
    Abstract: Several ways are provided for a viewer of a movie to create a deep tag, that is, a bookmark for a segment of the movie. The deep tag can be associated with descriptive text and sent to an address provided by the viewer, either an e-mail address or an instant messaging address. Additionally, before the deep tag is created, it can be checked whether the content owner of the movie is known. If known, the content owner's rules, if any, regarding deep tagging are followed. If unknown, a set of registered content owners can be alerted of the presence of new content. When ownership of the new content is established, the already-created deep tags can be updated in accordance with the content owner's rules, if any, regarding deep tagging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Open Text SA ULC
    Inventors: Thomas S. Gilley, Eric Hoffert, Brenda Pomerance, Razvan Pop
  • System and method for movie segment bookmarking and sharing
    Patent number: 10958876
    Abstract: Several ways are provided for a viewer of a movie to create a deep tag, that is, a bookmark for a segment of the movie. The deep tag can be associated with descriptive text and sent to an address provided by the viewer, either an e-mail address or an instant messaging address. Additionally, before the deep tag is created, it can be checked whether the content owner of the movie is known. If known, the content owner's rules, if any, regarding deep tagging are followed. If unknown, a set of registered content owners can be alerted of the presence of new content. When ownership of the new content is established, the already-created deep tags can be updated in accordance with the content owner's rules, if any, regarding deep tagging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Open Text SA ULC
    Inventors: Thomas S. Gilley, Eric Hoffert, Brenda Pomerance, Razvan Pop
  • Countertop vacuum system
    Patent number: 11089801
    Abstract: Countertop vacuum system, including a vacuum pump, suction device, the suction device including a pop-up arrangement, adapted for being mounted in an opening of the countertop, including a movable part and a stationary part, the stationary part having connecting means for mounting in the countertop opening and below a countertop working surface, the movable part being arranged for moving relative to the stationary part and for at least partially extending through the countertop opening, a suction hose, wherein the suction hose is connected to the vacuum pump. The suction hose is arranged extendable and retractable from an inner space of the movable part to the outside of the movable part. The system further has a suction adapter connected to the suction hose, wherein the suction adapter is provided with an interface for applying suction to a container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: QUVA KITCHEN PRODUCTS B.V.
    Inventors: Eric Spelt, Johannes Rogier De Vrind, Jelle Wouter Wijbrandi, Dionne Ilonka Haanstra
  • Irrigation nozzle assembly and method
    Publication number: 20090188991
    Abstract: A long throw Pop-Up Irrigation Nozzle assembly has no oscillating or rotating parts and includes a cylindrical body having a fluid inlet and a sidewall defining at least one fluidic circuit configured to generate a selected spray pattern when irrigation fluid flows through the body. In order to throw long distance, droplet velocity, droplet size and droplet initial aim angle determine the throw to provide a low precipitation rate (“PR”) for fluidic sprays. The nozzle assembly and method of the present invention achieve a PR of 1 in/hr or less and good spray distribution with a scheduling coefficient (“SC”) of about 1.5 without utilizing any moving components to provide a significantly more cost effective nozzle assembly, as compared to prior art rotator nozzles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: Bowles Fluidics Corporation (a MD Corporation)
    Inventors: Gregory Russell, Shridar Gopalan, Chris South, Russell Hester, Eric Koehler, Kerrie Allen, Srinivasaiah Sridhara
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