Montgomery, CA
Adrian Q. Montgomery, San Jose, CA US
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20080286444 | In Situ Substrate Holder Leveling Method and Apparatus - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to adjusting the spacing between the substrate support and the faceplate of the gas distribution member to achieve improved uniformity of the layer formed on the substrate. One embodiment of the present invention is directed to a method of adjusting a spacing between a gas distribution member and a substrate support disposed generally opposite from the gas distribution member, wherein the substrate support is configured to support a substrate on which to form a layer with improved thickness uniformity. The method comprises forming a layer on the substrate disposed on the substrate support; measuring a thickness of the layer on the substrate; and calculating differences in thickness between a reference location on the substrate and a plurality of remaining locations on the substrate. The method further comprises computing spacing adjustment amounts for the remaining locations relative to the reference location based on the differences in thickness between the reference location and the remaining locations. The spacing adjustment amount is positive to increase the spacing between the substrate support at the location and the gas distribution member if the thickness is greater at the location than at the reference location. The spacing adjustment amount is negative to decrease the spacing between the substrate support at the location if the thickness is smaller at the location than at the reference location. | 11-20-2008 |
Benjamin Montgomery, San Diego, CA US
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20160079965 | STACKED SWITCHED CAPACITOR ENERGY BUFFER CIRCUIT - SSC energy buffer circuit includes a switching network and a plurality of energy storage capacitors. The switching network may operate at a relatively low switching frequency and can take advantage of soft charging of the energy storage capacitors to reduce loss. Efficiency of the SSC energy buffer circuit can be extremely high compared with the efficiency of other energy buffer circuits. The SSC energy buffer architecture exhibits losses that scale with the amount of energy buffered, such that a relatively high efficiency can be achieved across a desired operating range. Improvements in SSC energy buffer circuits include, in various implementations, the use of ground reference gate drive, the elimination of a separate precharge circuit through control of at least a portion of the switches of the SSC energy buffer circuit, and/or optimized ratio of capacitance values of two or more capacitors in an SSC energy buffer circuit. | 03-17-2016 |
Earl Montgomery, Monte Sereno, CA US
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20110240716 | METHODS FOR REWORK OF A SOLDER - Methods for reworking a solder containing one or more joined members are described herein. Such methods can include applying a disintegrating agent to a solder containing a solder material, disintegrating the solder material to form a disintegrated solder material, and removing the disintegrated solder material from the solder. Such methods can also include applying a disintegrating agent containing bismuth to a solder containing a solder material, and heating the solder to liquefy the disintegrating agent. Such methods can also include applying a disintegrating agent containing a bismuth alloy to a solder having a solder material that contains metal nanoparticles, and heating the solder to liquefy the bismuth alloy. | 10-06-2011 |
Elaine Montgomery, Redwood City, CA US
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20080294992 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DISPLAYING AND MANAGING CONTENT DURING A COLLABORATION SESSION - Methods and apparatuses share shared content from a presenter device with an attendee device; display the shared content on the attendee device; display an indicator associated with the shared content on the presenter device; and display a control tab configured to change a shared status. | 11-27-2008 |
Glen E. Montgomery, San Jose, CA US
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20100284009 | COLOR ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A color analysis system includes a plurality of light sources configured to illuminate a test patch. A sensor is configured to receive light from the plurality of light sources reflected from the test patch. A controller is configured to determine the color of the test patch in response to light received by the sensor reflected from the first light source, and adjust the color determination in response to light received by the sensor reflected from the first and second light sources. | 11-11-2010 |
20110032526 | COLOR ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A color analysis system includes a light source and a sensor configured to provide an output signal in response to reflected light received from the first light source. A controller receives the output signal and is configured to determine an adjustment factor based on the output signal, and determine a color based on the output signal and the adjustment factor. | 02-10-2011 |
20110075146 | COLOR MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A device includes a housing; a color sensor within a first end of the housing, the color sensor configured to sense a color of a sample when the color sensor is placed proximate the sample; and a display within the housing, the display configured to display the color of the sample sensed by the color sensor. | 03-31-2011 |
Glen Eric Montgomery, San Jose, CA US
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20120025715 | STABLIZED LIGHT SOURCE HAVING LUMINANCE FEEDBACK CONTROL - An optical lighting apparatus having a constant luminance with a drive current controlled by a controller unit. A temperature controlled photodetector indirectly monitors the luminance and informs the controller when a change in luminance has occurred so that the controller can make appropriate adjustments to the drive current. Also disclosed is a method of regulating the drive current to a light source to enable the luminance to remain fixed and independent of fluctuations in ambient temperature. A temperature compensated photodetector senses the amount of light reflected off a diffuser lens and feeds back the output to a controller circuit which regulates the drive current to the light source. The lighting apparatus has application in calibrating imaging systems, such as digital cameras, and for scanning devices. | 02-02-2012 |
Ian Montgomery, Simi Valley, CA US
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20090221388 | FEEDBACK-PROVIDING SPORTING GOODS ITEM - A sporting goods item, such as a ball bat, includes a sensor located on or in a body of the item. The sensor detects vibrations produced by an object's impact against the item. The detected vibrations are used to determine the quality or location of the impact, or other information about the impact. An optical or audible feedback element located on or in the item visually or audibly provides information about the impact. | 09-03-2009 |
20100160095 | BALL BAT WITH GOVERNED PERFORMANCE - A ball bat includes a barrel in which one or more stiffening elements or damping elements, or both, are located. The stiffening or damping elements may be positioned at a variety of locations, and may have a variety of configurations, for selectively reducing the barrel's performance without appreciably increasing the bat's moment of inertia. | 06-24-2010 |
20110124447 | BALL BAT INCLUDING INTEGRAL BARREL FEATURES FOR REDUCING BBCOR - A ball bat includes a barrel having one or more integral features for selectively stiffening regions of the barrel. The barrel may include an indented region forming a rib projecting inwardly into the barrel. Alternatively, one or more inwardly projecting lips may be formed on adjoining barrel sections that are bonded, welded, or otherwise attached to each other, such that an integral, internal rib is formed in the barrel. The internal rib stiffens the barrel, thus reducing the barrel's BBCOR. One or more integral ribs may be provided at any desired barrel locations for selectively limiting the barrel's performance without appreciably increasing the moment of inertia of the ball bat. In another embodiment, a joint, to which two barrel sections are bonded, welded, or otherwise attached, includes an inwardly projecting member that stiffens the barrel, thus reducing the barrel's BBCOR. | 05-26-2011 |
20120252610 | BALL BAT INCLUDING INTEGRAL BARREL FEATURES FOR REDUCING BBCOR - A ball bat includes a barrel having one or more integral features for selectively stiffening regions of the barrel. The barrel may include an indented region forming a rib projecting inwardly into the barrel. Alternatively, one or more inwardly projecting lips may be formed on adjoining barrel sections that are bonded, welded, or otherwise attached to each other, such that an integral, internal rib is formed in the barrel. The internal rib stiffens the barrel, thus reducing the barrel's BBCOR. One or more integral ribs may be provided at any desired barrel locations for selectively limiting the barrel's performance without appreciably increasing the moment of inertia of the ball bat. In another embodiment, a joint, to which two barrel sections are bonded, welded, or otherwise attached, includes an inwardly projecting member that stiffens the barrel, thus reducing the barrel's BBCOR. | 10-04-2012 |
20130035181 | BALL BAT WITH GOVERNED PERFORMANCE - A ball bat includes a barrel in which one or more stiffening elements or damping elements, or both, are located. The stiffening or damping elements may be positioned at a variety of locations, and may have a variety of configurations, for selectively reducing the barrel's performance without appreciably increasing the bat's moment of inertia. | 02-07-2013 |
20130274039 | BALL BAT WITH GOVERNED PERFORMANCE - A ball bat includes a barrel in which one or more stiffening elements or damping elements, or both, are located. The stiffening or damping elements may be positioned at a variety of locations, and may have a variety of configurations, for selectively reducing the barrel's performance without appreciably increasing the bat's moment of inertia. | 10-17-2013 |
20140243120 | MULTI-PIECE SHAFT FOR A LACROSSE STICK - A multi-piece shaft for a lacrosse stick includes a first section connected to a second section at a joint. The joint may be located at various shaft regions to provide a desired kick point within the shaft. In one embodiment, an outer surface of the first shaft section is separated from an inner surface of the second shaft section via an elastomeric isolator. The elastomeric isolator may be an adhesive material that bonds or secures the outer surface of the first shaft section to the inner surface of the second shaft section. Two or more of these joints optionally may be included in the lacrosse shaft. | 08-28-2014 |
20140274491 | SPORTING-GOOD IMPLEMENT WITH ROTATABLE HANDLE - A sporting-good implement, such as a ball bat or a lacrosse stick, includes a first handle section rotatably connected to a second handle section. The second handle section may be attached to or integral with a tapered region or barrel region of a ball bat, or with a shaft section or head of a lacrosse stick, or with another sporting-good feature. This rotatable engagement allows the relative position of the user's hands to change during the course of a swing, shot, or pass, ideally placing the user's hands in a position to generate improved power or control. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274497 | SPORTING-GOOD IMPLEMENT WITH ROTATABLE HANDLE - A sporting-good implement, such as a ball bat or a lacrosse stick, includes a first handle section rotatably connected to a second handle section. The second handle section may be attached to or integral with a tapered region or barrel region of a ball bat, or with a shaft section or head of a lacrosse stick, or with another sporting-good feature. This rotatable engagement allows the relative position of the user's hands to change during the course of a swing, shot, or pass, ideally placing the user's hands in a position to generate improved power or control. | 09-18-2014 |
20140342856 | BALL BAT WITH GOVERNED PERFORMANCE - A ball bat includes a barrel in which one or more stiffening elements or damping elements, or both, are located. The stiffening or damping elements may be positioned at a variety of locations, and may have a variety of configurations, for selectively reducing the barrel's performance without appreciably increasing the bat's moment of inertia. | 11-20-2014 |
20150290510 | BALL BAT INCLUDING A STIFFENING ELEMENT IN THE BARREL - A ball bat includes a barrel in which one or more stiffening elements are located. The stiffening element may be positioned at a variety of locations, and may have a variety of configurations, for selectively limiting the barrel's performance without appreciably increasing the bat's moment of inertia. In one configuration, the stiffening element includes two radially outer flanges, a radially inner flange, and two web members connecting the outer flanges to the inner flange. The radially outer surfaces of the radially outer flanges contact, and may be affixed to, the inner surface of the barrel wall. | 10-15-2015 |
20150367210 | REMOVABLE, ROTATABLE GRIP ELEMENT FOR A BALL BAT OR OTHER SPORTING-GOOD IMPLEMENT - A sleeve or grip for use on a ball bat or other sporting-good implement includes a low-friction inner surface and a longitudinal slit that facilitates its positioning on, and removal from, a handle of the implement. The grip is rotatable about the handle so that a user's hand may move into an optimal position during a swing. The grip may be readily removable from the implement so that, after a swing, it stays with the user, as opposed to remaining on the implement. | 12-24-2015 |
Ida Montgomery, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20100325978 | BUILDING VENTING SYSTEM - A system for venting enclosed spaces between a roof and an attic space of a building may comprise an opening in a roof deck; wherein exterior roofing material overlies the roof deck and completely overlies the opening; wherein the roofing material comprises roof material segments; and wherein the roof material segments are in spaces between segments through which air flow can pass. | 12-30-2010 |
Ingrid A. Montgomery, Stockton, CA US
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20090087529 | METHOD FOR DEHYDRO-ROASTING - A method for preparing roasted vegetables includes drying a vegetable to reduce the moisture level from 10% to 65% from the starting moisture level of the vegetable. The method for preparing roasted vegetables further includes roasting the vegetable for between about 0.25 seconds to about 15 seconds. | 04-02-2009 |
James Alan Montgomery, Redding, CA US
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20130240590 | Ultralight Backpack - A backpack of very simple construction is disclosed, which uses modern materials and elements to achieve great comfort and extreme light weight. A sheath is made of light, strong cloth or other pliable material, constructed so as to contain a folded backpacker's sleeping pad or other suitable removable pad, and hold it against the bearer's back. To said sheath are attached a plurality of spaced-apart vertical support members made of a light, rigid but flexible material, for attachment and support of the load. A pair of shoulder straps and a hip belt are attached for securing the backpack to the bearer's back. | 09-19-2013 |
James Scott Montgomery, San Diego, CA US
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20080238103 | RIGID STRUCTURAL ARRAY - The present invention is directed to a device for maintaining a plurality of ocean wave energy converters at a predetermined proximity. The device includes at least one deck having a plurality of openings, each adapted to receive a portion of an ocean wave energy converter. | 10-02-2008 |
20120274066 | IN-PIPE TURBINE - An in-pipe hydraulic turbine system includes a pipeline for fluid transport, the pipeline having an inlet and an outlet, and a turbine disposed within the pipeline, between the inlet and the outlet. The turbine is actuated by fluid moving through the pipeline and leaves usable fluid pressure downstream of the turbine. | 11-01-2012 |
Joe Montgomery, San Francisco, CA US
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20080313659 | Page and device-optimized cascading style sheets - An arrangement for generating page and/or device-optimized cascading style sheets (“CSS”) is disclosed in which CSS blocks are provided in a collection of one or more files. In an illustrative example, the collection of files is arranged as XML (extensible Markup Language) files. Each CSS block is marked with attributes that indicate to which modules used to compose a page it applies, and/or its applicability to a specific device. At page rendering time, the CSS for the page is dynamically generated by selecting CSS blocks from the files based on detected device capabilities and/or the modules on the page. | 12-18-2008 |
Joe Mark Montgomery, San Francisco, CA US
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20080313210 | Content Publishing Customized to Capabilities of Device - Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to customizing content to the capabilities of a device. In aspects, an editor uses an editorial tool to specify criteria applicable to content. The criteria include rules to apply in generating content based on quantized capabilities of devices. A publishing component that receives a request for content first detects the capabilities of the requesting device. Then, the publishing component classifies the capabilities of the device and applies the criteria to the classifications in customizing content to deliver to the device. | 12-18-2008 |
John Montgomery, San Jose, CA US
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20140280944 | EDUCATIONAL CONTENT ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM - A method of automatically controlling access to applications accessible on or via a computing device is automatically performed. The method enables access, by a user, to a first application via the computing device, while concurrently disabling access to a second application. Using at least one processor, a predetermined amount of engagement by the user with the first application is detected. Responsive to the detection of the predetermined amount of engagement, access to the second application via the computing device is selectively enabled. | 09-18-2014 |
Joseph Paul Montgomery, Granite Bay, CA US
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20110200305 | LOW BANDWIDTH TELEVISION - The present invention is concerned with client-side production in a personal computer environment of low bandwidth images and audio. A series of low bandwidth still images along with a “script” and audio data is sent over a network in a client/server architecture or is read from a compact disk or other memory. A “director” module residing in a client personal computer uses the “script” to tell the computer how to execute a sequence of “moves” on the still images. These moves include cuts, dissolves, fades, wipes, focuses, flying planes and digital video effects such as push and pull. Moves within a still image occur in real time, and are relatively smooth and continuous as compared to prior art network video. Low bandwidth is achieved because most of the production is done at the client location without relying upon slow, bandwidth-limited downloading of conventional network video formats. | 08-18-2011 |
Julie Montgomery, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20090124514 | SELECTION PROBE AMPLIFICATION - Multiple unique selection probes are provided in a single medium. Each selection probe has a sequence that is complementary to a unique target sequence that may be present in a sample under consideration. For example, each selection probe may be complementary to a sequence that includes one of the SNPs used to genotype an organism. Single-stranded selection probes anneal or hybridize with sample sequences having the unique target sequences specified by the selection probe sequences. Sequences from the sample that do not anneal or hybridize with the selection probes are separated from the bound sequences by an appropriate technique. The bound sequences can then be freed to provide a mixture of isolated target sequences, which can be used as needed for the application at hand. | 05-14-2009 |
Kyle William Montgomery, Pleasanton, CA US
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20150125347 | DISSOLVED OXYGEN SENSOR - Embodiments of a dissolved oxygen sensor are disclosed herein. Embodiments as disclosed herein may include a window of optically transparent material disposed in an opening in a fluid flow path, where a luminophor is attached to the side of the window exposed to the fluid in the flow path. An optical probe may be disposed opposite the window from the fluid flow path on an axis at an angle to the window fluid flow path. The optical probe includes an excitation light source for illumination of the luminophor and a reference light source. An optical reception guide is configured to conduct light from the luminophor to a photodiode adjacent to the end of the optical reception guide distal the window when the luminophor is illuminated by the excitation light source. The optical probe is configured to determine a measure of oxygen concentration of the fluid in the flow path. The optical reception guide and photodiode may be aligned on axis, where the axis may be substantially parallel with the axis on which the optical probe is aligned. | 05-07-2015 |
Marjory Montgomery, Colton, CA US
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20140201158 | METHODS FOR PRESERVING GENERATION DATA SET SEQUENCES - Methods for automating the processing of generation data groups as groups prior to data recovery are described. The generation data groups to be recovered may correspond with a data storage volume that has been taken offline or has suffered a hardware failure. Prior to data recovery, a table of data sets associated with the data to be recovered may be created and then sorted based on the base names, creation dates and generation numbers of the data sets. The sorted table may be used to identify a particular sequence of generation data sets associated with a particular generation data group to be recovered. The generation data sets corresponding with the particular generation data group to be restored may be selected based on a catalog status of the particular generation data group and whether the particular generation data group is in a rolled-off or wrapped state. | 07-17-2014 |
Marshall Montgomery, Costa Mesa, CA US
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20150290512 | Catching Game - The present application is directed to methods and apparatus for playing a throwing game, employing a ball in which the surface of the ball is divided into zones, with indicia contained in each zone. In preferred examples, the ball is shaped like a football, and the indicia indicate number of points to be awarded, if any. Preferably a player catching the ball will receive the number of points indicated by the indicia within a zone on which the catching player's thumb lands. Reach player's points are added in a running tally. The invention also concerning a ball to be used in such a game. | 10-15-2015 |
20150328514 | Catching Game - The present application is directed to methods and apparatus for playing a throwing game, employing a ball in which the surface of the ball is divided into zones, with indicia contained in each zone. In preferred examples, the ball is shaped like a football, and the indicia indicate number of points to be awarded, if any. Preferably a player catching the ball will receive the number of points indicated by the indicia within a zone on which the catching player's thumb lands. Reach player's points are added in a running tally. The invention also concerning a ball to be used in such a game. | 11-19-2015 |
Matthew Ryan Montgomery, Palo Alto, CA US
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20150022366 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISPLAYING REPRESENTATIONS OF FACIAL EXPRESSIONS AND ACTIVITY INDICATORS ON DEVICES - A method for displaying representations of facial expressions on devices includes receiving, by a processor on a device, data from a sensor coupled to the device. The method includes identifying, by the processor, responsive to the received data, a level of progress that a user of the device made towards a goal. The method includes selecting, by the processor, responsive to the identification, an icon representing a facial expression. The method includes modifying, by the processor, a level of power for each of a plurality of light indicators embedded in the device to display the icon. | 01-22-2015 |
Paul Y. Montgomery, Menlo Park, CA US
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20100045522 | ANTENNA COMBINATION TECHNIQUE FOR MULTI-FREQUENCY RECEPTION - A set of receiver antennas, of which at least one of the receiver antennas has the capability of receiving frequencies that another receiver antenna from the set is incapable of receiving, is used for determining position and orientation in a navigation system. | 02-25-2010 |
Paul Yalden Montgomery, Menlo Park, CA US
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20150098079 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAMERA BASED POSITION AND ORIENTATION MEASUREMENT - A system and a method for determining a position and an orientation of an object relative to a defined reference frame is disclosed. A plurality of targets are disposed at known locations relative to the defined reference frame. A head assembly is disposed on the object, where the head assembly includes a plurality of cameras. The head assembly determines the position and the orientation of the object from location data associated with the plurality of targets and image data from the plurality of cameras. | 04-09-2015 |
Richard Montgomery, Saratoga, CA US
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20100128711 | TRANSMIT POWER CONTROL FOR MOBILE UNIT - In a wireless local area network which includes access point having variable transmitter power levels, transmitter power data is sent from the access points to the mobile units and used by the mobile units in order to provide a corresponding variation in the transmitter power of the mobile unit. | 05-27-2010 |
Richard A. Montgomery, San Pedro, CA US
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20080258848 | Spring loaded microwave interconnector - A spring loaded microwave interconnector (SLMI). The SLMI includes a waveguide probe head having a first side and opposite thereto a second side, the sides transverse to a central axis. A spring loaded coax central conductor coupled to the probe head first side and provides a distal conductive tip. The coax central conductor extends along the central axis. A dielectric sleeve is disposed about the coax central conductor adjacent to the first side. The distal conductive tip extending beyond the dielectric sleeve when in an extended position and is about flush with the dielectric sleeve when in a compressed poison. An multiport waveguide to multiport PCB assembly utilizing a plurality of SLMIs wherein the multiport waveguide and PCB have curved contours is also disclosed. | 10-23-2008 |
Richard Arthur Montgomery, San Pedro, CA US
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20160106066 | Protective Footwear for Canines - A protective canine footwear is formed from an upper layer and a lower layer that form a pouch for the insertion of a dog's foot. An upper tab extends from the upper layer and has a hook and loop fastener material coupled thereto. A hook and loop strap coupled to the lower layer is configured to wrap around an upper portion of a dog's foot or leg to attach the protective canine footwear to a dog's foot. In one embodiment, the upper layer has a separation that extends from the opening toward the closed end. Either side of the separation is configured with hook and loop fastener material to close the separation. A non-slip material may be configured on the outside or bottom portion of the lower layer. | 04-21-2016 |
Scott Montgomery, Los Altos, CA US
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20100312627 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FUNDS PROCESSING IN POSTAGE DISTRIBUTION ENVIRONMENTS - Provided herein are systems and methods for processing funds in distribution environments such as internet-based postage distribution environments. In exemplary embodiments, incentive programs are administered and managed within the system. These incentive programs can include discount programs, rebate programs and revenue sharing programs. | 12-09-2010 |
20110015935 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING POSTAGE FRAUD USING AN INDEXED LOOKUP PROCEDURE - A method and system for using an indexing identifier (such as, e.g., a tracking identifier or the combination of a postage vendor ID, user account, and piece count) to decrease the size of the postage indicium transmitted to an end user computer, or eliminate transmission of the postage indicium altogether, is provided. When the postage indicium for the end user computer is generated, it is stored, and the indexing identifier, rather than the postage indicium, is transmitted to the end user computer. The indexing identifier is applied to a mail piece, which is then scanned by the postal authority. The postal authority can obtain the stored postage indicium by reference to the indexing identifier. In this manner, the postal authority has access to the postage indicium without having to apply it to the mail piece. The indexing identifiers can optionally be used to index sender identification information for verifying that the sender of a mail piece is a trusted individual or entity. | 01-20-2011 |
Sean Montgomery, Palo Alto, CA US
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20090156311 | Real-Time Display of Fantasy Sports Player Transaction Data - An apparatus and method for providing up-to-date statistical information about fantasy sports players is disclosed herein. The volume and type of transactions made by a plurality of users regarding the fantasy sports players are used to generate at least one statistical value for respective players. The statistical values for respective players are provided in an online interface, providing ease of viewing of transaction activity regarding the players and/or facilitating a user's next transactions relative to the transaction activity of the plurality of users. | 06-18-2009 |
20090156312 | VISUAL DISPLAY OF FANTASY SPORTS TEAM STARTING ROSTER DATA TRENDS - An interface for displaying statistical information about players in an online fantasy sports game is provided. The interface includes a statistics generator for providing for display at least one description component that comprises at least a name of at least one player for viewing by a user. The statistics generator also provides at least one indicator for displaying a rendition of a statistic associated with the at least one player, where the statistic is based upon a percentage of teams for which the at least one player has a defined status in the fantasy sports game. The interface also includes an update component for providing for an update of the rendition of the statistic at one or more defined times, wherein the update component is operable to provide for display a value of the statistic determined at an update time, wherein the update time is based upon the one or more defined times. | 06-18-2009 |
20100100204 | FANTASY SPORTS CONFIDENCE SCORES - Methods, systems, and interfaces are provided for enabling a user to adjust confidence rankings of predictions of outcomes of fantasy sports games. The methods include causing display in a graphical user interface of an ordered list of at least two confidence score indicators, receiving selection of a first confidence score indicator and a second confidence score indicator selected from a first position and a second position, respectively, in the ordered list, moving the first confidence score indicator to the second position, moving the second confidence score indicator by at least one rank in the direction toward the first position to a third position, wherein the third position is adjacent to the second position, and moving one or more confidence score indicators located between the first position and the second position toward the first position, wherein the one or more confidence score indicators include a third confidence score indicator that moves from a position adjacent the first position to the first position. | 04-22-2010 |
Stefan Montgomery, San Diego, CA US
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20160063413 | SOLAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPTIMIZER - Systems and methods are provided for optimizing a solar electric system to realize the highest net savings for a building owner. To optimize a solar electrical system, a number of roof planes associated with a building to be implemented with a photovoltaic (PV) system is determined. Depending on the number of roof planes, a type of PV system is determined on which to base an optimization determination. An iterative determination process is used to determine at least one PV kit combination for each PV product combination that produces the highest net savings for an owner of the building structure, the at least one PV kit combination making up the PV system, and each PV product combination including at least one PV module and at least one of a string inverter and a micro inverter. | 03-03-2016 |
20160065128 | ITERATIVE METHOD OF SOLAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION - An optimization utility is provided that can receive information regarding a residential property's location along with energy consumption patterns and thereafter, perform calculations to determine an optimum PV system that can be leased by the homeowner of the residential property and installed thereon, thereby providing the homeowner with the greatest amount of financial savings on their electricity bill. The calculations performed for determining the optimum PV system can include multiple calculations that iteratively narrow possible PV system configurations until the optimum PV system is reached. | 03-03-2016 |
Steve Montgomery, Torrance, CA US
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20150094128 | Online Fantasy Racing League Game - An online fantasy racing game in which users select a finishing order of an auto race, such as NASCAR, and compete against team members or other teams. A selection tool is provided to assist users in selecting a finishing order of the drivers. The selection tool utilizes a unique algorithm to calculate a preliminary finishing order. The user can utilize the selection tool to modify the preliminary finishing order to the user's own predicted finishing order. The user can modify the user's predicted finishing order manually. A viewing page allows all users to see who is winning the online fantasy game. The display may be color coded to quickly and easily determine how one is doing in the game. | 04-02-2015 |
Steven Montgomery, Los Angeles, CA US
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20090289076 | Method and Apparatus for Storing and Dispensing Reagent Beads - Embodiments of the invention provide an efficient and effective technique for storing and dispensing reagent beads. In some embodiments, an apparatus is provided for dispensing reagent beads contained in a bead storage device which includes a bead carrier having a plurality of wells; a plurality of reagent beads disposed in the wells; and a cover tape releasably attached to the bead carrier to cover the wells and retain the reagent beads in the wells. The apparatus comprises a channel in which to place the bead storage device with the bead carrier facing a support wall of the channel and the cover tape facing a stripping wall of the channel. The stripping wall includes a stripping gap disposed between a stripping edge and an opposite edge, and a dispense opening provided adjacent the opposite edge on a side of the stripping wall opposite from the stripping edge. The cover tape is insertable through the stripping gap to be pulled against the stripping edge to peel the cover tape from the bead carrier to move the wells of the bead carrier inside the channel toward the dispense opening and expose the wells individually to dispense the reagent beads. | 11-26-2009 |
20140030817 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STORING AND DISPENSING REAGENT BEADS - Embodiments of the invention provide an efficient and effective technique for storing and dispensing reagent beads. In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided for dispensing reagent beads contained in a bead storage device which includes a bead carrier having a plurality of wells; a plurality of reagent beads disposed in the wells; and a cover tape releasably attached to the bead carrier to cover the wells and retain the reagent beads in the wells. The apparatus comprises a channel in which to place the bead storage device with the bead carrier facing a support wall of the channel and the cover tape facing a stripping wall of the channel. The stripping wall includes a stripping gap disposed between a stripping edge and an opposite edge, and a dispense opening provided adjacent the opposite edge on a side of the stripping wall opposite from the stripping edge. The cover tape is insertable through the stripping gap to be pulled against the stripping edge to peel the cover tape from the bead carrier to move the wells of the bead carrier inside the channel toward the dispense opening and expose the wells individually to dispense the reagent beads. | 01-30-2014 |
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Steven M. Montgomery, Los Angeles, CA US
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20090308886 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STORING AND DISPENSING REAGENT BEADS - Embodiments of the invention provide an efficient and effective technique for storing and dispensing reagent beads. In some embodiments, an apparatus is provided for dispensing reagent beads contained in a bead storage device which includes a bead carrier having a plurality of wells; a plurality of reagent beads disposed in the wells; and a cover tape releasably attached to the bead carrier to cover the wells and retain the reagent beads in the wells. The apparatus comprises a channel in which to place the bead storage device with the bead carrier facing a support wall of the channel and the cover tape facing a stripping wall of the channel. The stripping wall includes a stripping gap disposed between a stripping edge and an opposite edge, and a dispense opening provided adjacent the opposite edge on a side of the stripping wall opposite from the stripping edge. The cover tape is insertable through the stripping gap to be pulled against the stripping edge to peel the cover tape from the bead carrier to move the wells of the bead carrier inside the channel toward the dispense opening and expose the wells individually to dispense the reagent beads. | 12-17-2009 |
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Steven Michael Montgomery, Los Angeles, CA US
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20090056284 | Storage Case Media Clip - A case for holding a DVD or other device may include a flexible clip arm for, e.g., retaining printed information about the DVD, holding the DVD, and/or locking one or more DVDs in place. An apparatus includes a body configured to retain a first disc. The apparatus further includes a retention device coupled to the body and configured to apply pressure to material disposed between the retention device and the body and thereby to assist in retaining the material between the retention device and the body. A method includes inserting a first disc into a container configured to retain the first disc. The method further includes securing material within the container using a retention device coupled to the container and configured to apply pressure to the material and thereby to assist in retaining the material within the container. Other implementations focus on holding or locking a DVD, or other device. | 03-05-2009 |