Mason

Acilda Harrise Mason, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140201781	Enhanced TV News Delivery of an Amber Alert, Code Adam, Silver Alert, or Armed Robbery - Showing a picture of the make, model, year, and color of a vehicle that has been involved in a Silver Alert, or Code Adam, Amber Alert, or robbery will enable more citizens to recognize the vehicle than just announcing or printing a reporting a description of the car.	07-17-2014

Amber Mason, Lowry City, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150068104	INSECT TRAP SYSTEM - An insect trapping system comprising: a container, where the container includes a threaded top; a threaded top, where the threaded top includes a funnel shape with an opening; and bait within the container to attract insects. In one particular embodiment, the bait includes fruit and the top is threaded around a perimeter.	03-12-2015

Andrew Mason, La Verne, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150314523	APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING PROTECTIVE COVERINGS TO ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISPLAYS - An applicator is provided for applying protective films to electronic device displays. The applicator includes a base, a screen protector, and a squeegee. The base includes a pocket for receiving an electronic device. The screen protector is affixed to the base so as to overlie an electronic device. The screen protector preferably includes three layers including a protective film, cap sheet, and back liner. The squeegee is provided for removing the back liner and for simultaneously affixing the protective film to an electronic device.	11-05-2015

Andrew Phillip Mason, Nedlands AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140302852	Communications	10-09-2014

Brandon William Mason, New Market, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140266265	Conductive Fabric Seal - Disclosed are several examples of a system and method for detecting if an article is being tampered with. Included is a covering made of a substrate that is coated with a layer of an electrically conductive material that forms an electrically conductive surface having an electrical resistance. The covering is configured to at least partially encapsulate the article such that the article cannot be tampered with, without modifying the electrical resistance of the electrically conductive surface of the covering. A sensing device is affixed to the electrically conductive surface of the covering and the sensing device monitors the condition of the covering by producing a signal that is indicative of the electrical resistance of the electrically conductive surface of the covering. A measured electrical resistance that differs from a nominal electrical resistance is indicative of a covering that is being tampered with and an alert is communicated to an observer.	09-18-2014

Bryan Barnett Mason, West Orange, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140089091	Intelligent Advertising System - Disclosed herein are devices for delivering targeted messages to users in conjunction with data about a given user's planned activities. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims.	03-27-2014

Chad William Mason, Fessenden, ND US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150132640	ELECTRODE MATERIAL AND METHOD OF SYNTHESIZING - The present disclosure provides a phosphate framework electrode material for sodium ion battery and a method for synthesizing such electrode material. A surfactant and precursors including a sodium precursor, a phosphate precursor, a transition metal precursor are dissolved in a solvent and stirred for sufficient mixing and reaction. The precursors are reacted to yield a precipitate of particles of Na	05-14-2015

Charles Mason, Golden, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150223643	Anti-Shower Curtain Effect Controller and Container - Shower curtains and shower curtain liners routinely get sucked into the occupant of a showering space due to the “shower-curtain effect,” which is the phenomenon in which a shower curtain or shower curtain liner gets drawn inward with a running shower. The present invention counteracts the shower curtain effect. In certain an embodiments of the invention, an outside unit and inside unit incorporate attachment mechanisms to draw both units into each other while trapping the shower curtain between both units. Attached to the outside unit of certain embodiments of the invention is a connector that also attaches a bottom unit. The bottom unit of certain embodiments of the present invention incorporates weight sufficient to utilize gravity to pull the attached shower curtain downward. The bottom unit places pressure on the external side of a bathtub to additionally force the entire apparatus and shower curtain outward.	08-13-2015

Charles Mason, Denver, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150237962	CLOSURE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GOLF SHOES - An article of footwear having a tension member that is guided or directed about a path of the footwear via one or more guides that are coupled to the footwear. A tightening mechanism is operationally coupled with the tension member to effect a first tensioning of the tension member and a first tightening of the footwear upon operation of the tightening mechanism. A tension adjustment component is positioned along the path of the tension member and is also operationally coupled with the tension member to effect a second tensioning of the tension member and a second tightening of the footwear upon a movement of the tension adjustment component between a first position and a second position. The tension adjustment component effects the second tensioning of the tension member and the second tightening of the footwear without requiring operation of or interaction with the tightening mechanism.	08-27-2015

Christopher Mason, Ledgewood, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130168191	EMERGENCY OPERATION OF ELEVATORS - An elevator system directs an elevator car to one or more particular floors based on a type of emergency that appears to be occurring in the car. The emergency is detected using one or more sensor units in or on the elevator car. The elevator system can direct the car to a floor that has equipment and/or personnel for handling the emergency.	07-04-2013

Christopher Mason, Nashville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140349262	PROGRESSIVE PREGNANCY WELLNESS PROMOTION USING A PROGRESSION SCHEME AND TASK TRACKING - In some embodiments, a scheme engine selects a progressive support scheme that promotes wellness by encouraging users to responsibly respond to a health condition. The scheme includes a set of nodes. Each node represents a progression of the health condition being experienced by a user. A node of the set of nodes is associated with a set of tasks, each promoting wellness given a presence of the condition. A progression tracker identifies, for the user, the node as corresponding to a current progression of the condition. A task engine assigns a weight to a task characteristic based on an input received from the user and selects a task from amongst the set of tasks associated with the identified node. The selection of the task is based on the weight assigned to the task characteristic. The task engine further presents the task to the user.	11-27-2014

Daniel Mason, Rumson, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130241952	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY TECHNIQUES OF CONTEXTUALIZED SERVICES ON MOBILE DEVICES - The present solution provides a variety of delivery techniques for delivering contextualization services to augment content and advertisement to display within content being viewed on a page on a mobile device. The present solution is directed to using any one or more innovative delivery techniques to prompt the user to augmented content and/or advertisements at the point of a user viewing content on a mobile device, such as while a user is scrolling through textual content of a web page on their mobile device. These innovative delivery techniques provide triggering points on the limited screen of mobile devices to deliver contextualized content and/or advertisement on the display of the mobile device.	09-19-2013

Daniel Mark Mason, Rumson, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130054371	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTEXTUALIZING SERVICES FOR INLINE MOBILE BANNER ADVERTISING - The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for processing advertisement opportunities when a user views content on a mobile device. An agent on a mobile device may contextualize a portion of a page being viewed to identify and send contextual data to a contextualization service. The contextualization service may use the contextual data to select a campaign from a plurality of campaigns to deliver an in line banner advertisement for content being viewed. Based on the selected campaign, the contextualization service may send the agent an advertisement or campaign information for display, such as an inline banner at a natural break in the content being viewed. Instead of having an advertisement predetermined or fixed prior to the display of the content, the present systems and methods may dynamically contextualize the page at the point of viewing based on the content of the page being viewed.	02-28-2013
20130054672	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTEXTUALIZING A TOOLBAR - Contextualization services deliver a contextualized toolbar for display on a page. A client agent may contextualize content a page being loaded or displayed to identify and send contextual data to the contextualization service of the server. The page may be designed, configured or constructed for placement of a toolbar on the page, such as a footer bar on the page. The contextualization service may use the contextual data to select a campaign from a plurality of campaigns to deliver a contextual toolbar for the page. Based on the selected campaign, the contextualization service may send a toolbar or configuration for a toolbar to the agent for display on the page. Instead of having a toolbar predetermined or fixed prior to the display of the page, the present solution dynamically contextualizes a toolbar at the point of loading or displaying the page and the contextualization is based on the content of the page being loaded/displayed.	02-28-2013

David Mason, Balwyn North AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090099406	Control system for a blood pump - A method of controlling the speed of a blood pump, wherein the method includes the steps of deriving an estimated pulsatility index from speed, then deriving an estimated blood pressure from estimated pulsatility index; and maintaining target blood flow rate near to or at a preset value by adjusting the speed.	04-16-2009

Doron Mason, Othniel IL

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110144172	Crystalline Modifications of Prothioconazole - There is disclosed a crystalline DMSO solvate of prothioconazole as well as amorphous prothioconazole. Methods for making these solid forms, microbicidal compositions comprising them and uses thereof are also disclosed.	06-16-2011

Elle Mason, St. Paul, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130262178	SYSTEM, METHOD, AND INTERFACE FOR EVALUATING A LEAD - A method includes receiving a set of lead information. The method also includes generating a case evaluation associated with the set of lead information and retrieving a set of additional information associated with the set of lead information. Furthermore, the method includes generating and transmitting a display signal associated with the set of lead information, the case evaluation and the set of additional information. Another embodiment includes analyzing one or more of the set of lead information, the case evaluation and the set of additional information. Another embodiment includes notifying a professional when a set of criteria is satisfied, the set of criteria associated with meeting or exceeding a threshold for at least one of the set of lead information, the case evaluation and the set of additional information.	10-03-2013

Elmer Mason US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140144826	Magnetohydrodynamic Fluid Conditioner - An assembly for the magnetic treatment of fluids such as liquids and gases. The treatment device is a hollow outer sleeve having magnets along the inside wall of the outer sleeve. An inner fluid conduit with a weak magnetic response can be provided in the outer sleeve. Different magnet arrangements produce different effects in the fluid being treated. An even-number of magnets arranged with alternating polarities around the outer sleeve are called a buster, producing an effect that tends to “bust” fluid molecules by introducing mechanical stresses and turbulence in the fluid. One or more magnets arranged with uniform polarity are called an aligner, producing an effect that tends to align fluid molecules with the magnetic field produced by the magnets. One or more busters and one or more aligners are often used together to form a magnetic treatment assembly. Magnets may be permanent magnets or electromagnets. The numbers and types of busters and aligners are chosen depending on the composition of the fluid being treated and the volume of fluid flowing through the magnetic treatment assembly. The busting and aligning effect may be produced by a variety of magnetic treatment device geometries.	05-29-2014

Enrico Mason, Mogliano Veneto (tv) IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130111574	SYSTEM FOR THE DISPLAY, BY A USER, OF MULTIMEDIA CONTENT ITEMS	05-02-2013

Erik Mason, Burnsville, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140310590	PRESENTATION LAYER SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT FOR CREATION OF DYNAMIC WEBPAGES - Systems and methods for designing and implementing dynamic and template-based web page content are described herein. One example includes a presentation layer software development kit providing a full-featured graphical user interface for the design of web page components and structures. The presentation layer software development kit may integrate with various design, development, compilation, and testing tools to generate production-ready web page output in a scalable architecture. Using the presentation layer software development kit, modifications to the web page content may be generated, tested, and deployed in a real-time basis, reducing design and implementation times.	10-16-2014
20140310591	PRESENTATION LAYER SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT FOR CREATION OF DYNAMIC WEBPAGES - Systems and methods for designing and implementing dynamic and template-based web page content are described herein. One example includes a presentation layer software development kit providing a full-featured graphical user interface for the design of web page components and structures. The presentation layer software development kit may integrate with various design, development, compilation, and testing tools to generate production-ready web page output in a scalable architecture. Using the presentation layer software development kit, modifications to the web page content may be generated, tested, and deployed in a real-time basis, reducing design and implementation times.	10-16-2014

George Martin Mason, Haddonfield, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140069950	DISPENSING PACKAGE - A dispensing system and method of use having a package and insert containing clinical information, wherein the package insert cannot be easily discarded, lost or damaged. The package insert is further configured so as to not impede closing of the packaging. The dispensing system further provides that mediation retained in the package cannot be removed from the package without partially removing the insert configured as an educational slider, such that the access to the medication is a ‘two-step’ process. In a further aspect, the dispensing system provides dosage instructions and other clinical information specific to the medication. The dispensing system may include sample or prescribed medication. Alternatively, the dispensing system may include a discount price coupon or other promotional material that is only accessible when an educational package insert is moved to provide access to the coupon or promotional material.	03-13-2014

George S. Mason, York Beach, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140145401	Apparatus For A Disc Tossing Game - An apparatus for a disc tossing game is a free-standing target with a scoring sheet supported in a vertical orientation by a target support frame, which is perpendicularly attached to a base frame. The scoring sheet comprises a plurality of edge loops, within which the components of the target support frame are positioned in order to support the scoring sheet. The components of the target support frame and the base frame are elongated rods attached to each other at right angles by elbow fittings and tee fittings. The base frame comprises a number of stabilizing supports to prevent the target from falling over. The scoring sheet comprises a plurality of scoring holes, or slots, of various shapes, sizes, and positionings, through which players attempt to throw a sport disc in order to score points.	05-29-2014

Glen R. Mason, Hillsboro, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140206483	TAPERED ISOLATING ELEMENT FOR A BALL BAT AND SYSTEM FOR USING SAME - A ball bat extending about a longitudinal axis. The bat includes a handle portion, a barrel portion and an injection molded element non-removably attached to the handle member. The barrel portion has a proximal region and a distal region spaced apart by a central region. The element has a tapered proximal region and barrel engaging region. The barrel engaging region of the element non-removably engages the proximal region of the barrel portion. The bat has a total length measured from a proximal end of the handle portion to a distal end of the barrel portion. The handle portion has a length that is less than 70 percent of the total length.	07-24-2014
20140206484	TAPERED ISOLATING ELEMENT FOR A BALL BAT AND SYSTEM FOR USING SAME - A ball bat includes a handle portion having a generally uniform outer diameter with respect to a longitudinal axis, a barrel portion and an element coupled to the handle member. The barrel portion has a proximal and distal regions spaced apart by a central region. The element has a tapered proximal region and barrel engaging region. The element has a tubular wall defining a bore for receiving the handle member, and an outer wall extending over a portion of its length. The outer wall is spaced apart from the tubular wall by at least one rib. The barrel engaging region non-removably engages the proximal region of the barrel portion. The bat has a total length measured from a proximal end of the handle portion to a distal end of the barrel portion. The handle portion has a length that is less than 70 percent of the total length.	07-24-2014
20140206485	TAPERED ISOLATING ELEMENT FOR A BALL BAT AND SYSTEM FOR USING SAME - A ball bat extending about a longitudinal axis and includes a handle portion, a barrel portion, an injection molded element, and a tubular insert. The handle portion has a generally uniform outer diameter. The barrel portion has proximal and distal regions spaced apart by a central region. The element includes a tubular inner wall defining a longitudinal bore. The element is non-removably attached to the handle member. The element includes a tapered proximal region, a barrel engaging region, and an insert engaging region for engaging the insert. The insert engaging region includes a stop for inhibiting longitudinal movement of the insert. The barrel engaging region non-removably engages the proximal region. The bat having a total length measured from a proximal end of the handle portion to a distal end of the barrel portion. The handle portion has a length that is less than 70 percent of the total length.	07-24-2014

Guy M. Mason, Selena, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150142291	METHOD OF OPERATING AN IN-LINE SIX CYLINDER ENGINE IN A VEHICLE - An internal combustion engine having six in-line piston and cylinder assemblies providing a center pair, an intermediate pair and an outer pair, each pair having crankshaft connected pistons mounted in cylinders through simultaneous repetitive strokes four of which together constitute simultaneous repetitive cycles including a drive event injectors selectively (1) in a (Mode 1) to inject fuel in both cylinders and (2) in a (Mode 2) to inject fuel in only one cylinder, the cylinders of the center pair being intercommunicated by a passage. The effect of skipping an injection in (Mode 2) in the center pair is a pair of shared power drive events and in the other pairs the effect in one of the cylinders is a directly fired power drive shaft and the effect in the other cylinder is deactivation and a method of operating the engine in a vehicle.	05-21-2015

Henry Mason, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150332667	ANALYZING AUDIO INPUT FOR EFFICIENT SPEECH AND MUSIC RECOGNITION - Systems and processes for analyzing audio input for efficient speech and music recognition are provided. In one example process, an audio input can be received. A determination can be made as to whether the audio input includes music. In addition, a determination can be made as to whether the audio input includes speech. In response to determining that the audio input includes music, an acoustic fingerprint representing a portion of the audio input that includes music is generated. In response to determining that the audio input includes speech rather than music, an end-point of a speech utterance of the audio input is identified.	11-19-2015

Jack Mason, Elk Ridge, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150160967	CONTEXT PRESERVATION DURING THREAD LEVEL SPECULATIVE EXECUTION - A microarchitecture can be configured to allow a thread's speculative state to be stored when the thread is preempted. The stored speculative state can then be loaded back into the microarchitecture when the thread is resumed to thereby enable the thread to resume execution at the speculative state that existed when the thread was preempted. By maintaining the speculative state of threads, a greater amount of parallel processing is achieved.	06-11-2015

J. Bradley Mason, Donnelly, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130101496	GRAPHITE THERMAL DECONTAMINATION WITH REDUCING GASES - Providing a roaster that operates at temperatures in the range of 800° Celsius to 2000° Celsius with inert, optional oxidizing and reducing gases to treat graphite contaminated with radionuclides including tritium, carbon-14, and chlorine-36. The combination of temperatures and gases allow for the removal of most to substantially all the carbon-14 within the graphite while substantially limiting gasifying the bulk graphite.	04-25-2013
20130123564	Method and System for Stabilizing Volatile Radionuclides During Denitration at High Temperatures - Providing a method for eliminating NO	05-16-2013

John Mason, Carlton North AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100107277	FLAVONOID 3',5' HYDROXYLASE GENE SEQUENCES AND USES THEREFOR - The present invention relates generally to a genetic sequence encoding a polypeptide having flavonoid 3′,5′-hydroxylase (F3′5′H) activity and to the use of the genetic sequence and/or its corresponding polypeptide thereof inter alia to manipulate color in flowers or parts thereof or in other plant tissue. More particularly, the F3′5′H has the ability to modulate dihydrokaempferol (DHK) metabolism as well as the metabolism of other substrates such as dihydroquercetin (DHQ), naringenin and eriodictyol. Even more particularly, the present invention provides a genetic sequence encoding a polypeptide having F3′5′H activity when expressed in rose or gerbera or botanically related plants. The instant invention further relates to antisense and sense molecules or RNAi-inducing molecules corresponding to all or part of the subject genetic sequence or a transcript thereof. The present invention further relates to promoters which operate efficiently in plants such as rose, gerbera or botanically related plants.	04-29-2010

John Mason, Preston AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140075593	FLUORESCENCE ACTIVATED CELL SORTING (FACS) ENRICHMENT TO GENERATE PLANTS - An Engineered Transgene Integration Platform (ETIP) is described that can be inserted randomly or at targeted locations in plant genomes to facilitate rapid selection and detection of a GOI that is perfectly targeted (both the 3′ and 5′ ends) at the ETIP genomic location. One element in the invention is the introduction of specific double stranded breaks within the ETIP. In some embodiments, an ETIP is described using zinc finger nuclease binding sites, but may utilize other targeting technologies such as meganucleases, TALs, CRISPRs, or leucine zippers. Also described are compositions of, and methods for producing, transgenic plants wherein the donor or payload DNA expresses one or more products of an exogenous nucleic acid sequence (e.g. protein or RNA) that has been stably-integrated into an ETIP in a plant cell. In embodiments, the ETIP facilitates testing of gene candidates and plant expression vectors from ideation through Development phases.	03-13-2014
20140090113	ENGINEERED TRANSGENE INTEGRATION PLATFORM (ETIP) FOR GENE TARGETING AND TRAIT STACKING - An Engineered Transgene Integration Platform (ETIP) is described that can be inserted randomly or at targeted locations in plant genomes to facilitate rapid selection and detection of a GOI that is perfectly targeted (both the 5′ and 3′ ends) at the ETIP genomic location. One element in the subject disclosure is the introduction of specific double stranded breaks within the ETIP. In some embodiments, an ETIP is described using zinc finger nuclease binding sites, but may utilize other targeting technologies such as meganucleases, CRISPRs, TALs, or leucine zippers. Also described are compositions of, and methods for producing, transgenic plants wherein the donor or payload DNA expresses one or more products of an exogenous nucleic acid sequence (e.g. protein or RNA) that has been stably-integrated into an ETIP in a plant cell. In embodiments, the ETIP facilitates testing of gene candidates and plant expression vectors from ideation through Development phases.	03-27-2014
20140304853	METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INTEGRATION OF AN EXOGENOUS SEQUENCE WITHIN THE GENOME OF PLANTS - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for parallel or sequential transgene stacking in plants to produce plants with selected phenotypes.	10-09-2014

John Mason, Tralee IE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120272936	ELECTRONIC FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM - The present invention is concerned with an electronic fuel control system including a carburettor having a throttle bore, a fuel chamber, and at least one fuel circuit extending between the fuel chamber and the throttle bore and controlled by an adjustment member such as a needle, the control system further including an actuator operable to automatically adjust the adjustment member in response to one or more engine operating parameters.	11-01-2012

John Gregory Mason, Preston AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150150161	Method for Large Scale Generation of Artificial Seeds Comprising Symbiota - The present invention relates to new methods of selecting and breeding organisms, in particular organisms which exhibit symbiotic behaviour with symbionts such as fungal endophytes or epiphytes or bacterial microbiome in plants, and to new organisms and symbiota developed thereby. More particularly, the present invention provides artificial seeds comprising symbiota, and methods for preparing and using such artificial seeds, as well as plants, plant seeds and other plant parts derived from artificial seeds or symbiont-containing plants of the present invention.	05-28-2015
20150156982	Selection of Symbiota by Screening Multiple Host-Symbiont Associations - The present invention relates to new methods of selecting and breeding organisms, in particular organisms which exhibit symbiotic behaviour with symbionts, and to new organisms and symbiota developed thereby, such as plant or grass and endophyte symbiota. Multiple symbionts are deployed in multiple organisms and selected for improved symbiotic compatibility and performance early in the breeding process. Methods include producing improved organisms from germplasm, by inoculating host organism germplasm libraries with symbionts selected from symbiont libraries and selecting improved host organisms exhibiting desired symbiota characteristics, and selection of organism-symbiont associations with a desired genetic and metabolic profile by metagenomic analysis of nucleic acid libraries from an organism or organism-symbiont association.	06-11-2015

John R. Mason, Linthicum, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140264230	PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL SWITCH AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A phase change material (PCM) switch is disclosed that includes a resistive heater element, and a PCM element proximate the resistive heater element. A thermally conductive electrical insulating barrier layer positioned between the PCM heating element and the resistive heating element, and conductive lines extend from ends of the PCM element and control lines extend from ends of the resistive heater element	09-18-2014

Jonathan Mason, Waalre NL

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110074672	USER INTERFACE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CONNECTED CONSUMER LOAD, AND LIGHT SYSTEM USING SUCH USER INTERFACE DEVICE - The invention relates to a user interface device for controlling an electrical consumer, in particular, a light system. Further, it relates to light system using such user interface device. Moreover it relates to a method for controlling such light system using a user interface device. To provide a user interface device, a light system and a method for controlling a consumer load providing feed forward or feed-back information facilitating an easy and intuitive use of the user interface device when controlling a light system, a user interface device for controlling a connected light system (	03-31-2011
20120066626	APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ARRANGING MEDIA ITEMS IN A PHYSICAL SPACE BASED ON PERSONAL PROFILES - Apparatus and methods for arranging a set of media items based on user profiles are disclosed. The apparatus includes a processor in communication with user identification ports and a plurality of surfaces for displaying media items. The processor in accordance with the invention receives a user identifier from one of the user identification ports, retrieves a user profile associated with the user identifier, calculates a preference vector for the media items within the set based on the user profile, and directs the plurality of surfaces to change an arrangement of the display of the set of media items from a first configuration to a second configuration based on the preference vector. The processor thereby changes which of the first set of media items is displayed on at least one of the plurality of surfaces.	03-15-2012

Jonathan David Mason, Waalre NL

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120078401	CONTROL ARRANGEMENT FOR CONTROLLING AN ATMOSPHERE GENERATING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a control arrangement for controlling an atmosphere generating device, comprising a control device (	03-29-2012
20130214698	Method and a User Interaction System for Controlling a Lighting System, a Portable Electronic Device and a Computer Program Product - The invention provides a user interaction system (	08-22-2013
20140089024	Control device for resource allocation - The present invention relates to a control device for providing a recommendation for at least one physical environment for an activity and for providing a recommendation for at least one activity in a physical environment. Such a control device is suitable for users working in flexible office environments and can thus be used for easily locating spaces that suit the users' needs for the current work task. Using historical data mined from embedded sensors in the offices in conjunction with a user's preferences as to how he likes a location to be, a suitability rating can be generated in real time. This enables users to find locations that can suit not only their tangible needs (i.e. luminaires, furniture, equipment, windows etc.) but also their intangible and personal needs (i.e. temperature, light level, busyness, noise levels, humidity, activity etc.).	03-27-2014
20140340897	Light-emitting construction element - A non-transparent light-emitting construction element (	11-20-2014
20150015378	REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE - A remote control device (	01-15-2015
20150145419	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY ADAPTING LIGHT OUTPUT OF A LIGHTING UNIT - Methods and apparatus related to controlling illumination on a lighting unit (	05-28-2015
20150252996	LIGHTING DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED LENS HEAT SINK - There is provided a lighting device	09-10-2015
20150324634	MONITORING A WAITING AREA	11-12-2015

Jonathan David Mason, Eindhoven NL

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110175840	INTERACTIVE AMBIENCE CREATING SYSTEM - An interactive ambience creating system comprising a touch sensitive globe configured to generate a signal representing a geographical region based on touch by a user, an information processing unit configured to receive the generated signal and obtain information corresponding to the touched geographical region and a control unit configured to adapt at least one output device in accordance with the obtained information to create an ambience corresponding to the touched geographical region is disclosed. The disclosed system can be used in controlling the atmosphere preferably in a hotel context where language and/or mental models may differ between guests from different cultures.	07-21-2011
20110188666	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING OVERHEARING OF PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS IN PUBLIC PLACES - A method for preventing overhearing of private conversations in public spaces is disclosed. The method comprises detecting the social activity of the people in the public space and assessing the social situation and adapting the degree of sound masking and/or sound absorption at the desired locations to suit the assessed social situation. The method can be useful in public environments such as airports, city centers, club, bars, cafes and shopping centers where it is required to prevent over-hearing of private conversations.	08-04-2011
20120066144	MAP GUIDANCE FOR THE STAFF OF A SERVICE-ORIENTED BUSINESS - Guidance is provided to a staff of a service-oriented business when catering to a guest on the premises of the service-oriented business. A signal is received from a presence detector on the premises. The signal is representative of a presence of the guest at a pre-determined location on the premises. A length of a time period is determined, during which the guest has been present at the pre-determined location. On a display monitor, a visual indication is generated of the presence at the pre-determined location. The visual indication has an attribute that changes with the passing of time.	03-15-2012
20120161667	LUMINAIRE WITH TOUCH PATTERN CONTROL INTERFACE - The present invention relates to a luminaire (	06-28-2012
20140313006	SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING AN OUTPUT, E.G. LIGHT, ASSOCIATED WITH AN APPLIANCE, BASED ON APPLIANCE SOUND - The present disclosure is directed to systems (	10-23-2014

Joseph J. Mason, Golden, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140045146	DISRUPTOR DEVICE SIMULATION SYSTEM - A disruptor device simulation system is described. Embodiments of the of the simulation system include a disruptor device, one or more training cartridges, and a simulator system. The disruptor device can be loaded with training cartridges and implemented in a training scenario. The training cartridges can include a pair of infrared lasers and an infrared emitter. The simulator system can alter the training scenario based detecting pulses of light generated by the lasers and signals from the infrared emitter. In one embodiment, the simulator system can be adapted to determine when a trigger of the disruptor device is pulled and when an arc switch of the disruptor device is pressed. The simulator system can include a sensor adapted to detect the pulses of light generated by the pair of lasers. The simulator system can further include a receiver adapted to detect signals generated by the emitter.	02-13-2014
20150125828	DISRUPTOR DEVICE SIMULATION SYSTEM - A disruptor device simulation system is described. Embodiments of the of the simulation system include a disruptor device, one or more training cartridges, and a simulator system. The disruptor device can be loaded with training cartridges and implemented in a training scenario. The training cartridges can include a pair of infrared lasers and an infrared emitter. The simulator system can alter the training scenario based detecting pulses of light generated by the lasers and signals from the infrared emitter. In one embodiment, the simulator system can be adapted to determine when a trigger of the disruptor device is pulled and when an arc switch of the disruptor device is pressed. The simulator system can include a sensor adapted to detect the pulses of light generated by the pair of lasers. The simulator system can further include a receiver adapted to detect signals generated by the emitter.	05-07-2015

Justin Lydell Mason, Oakley, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130145996	MOBILE WATER HEATING APPARATUS - Mobile water heating systems for producing hot water are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a mobile water heating system includes a water heater having an oval-cylindrical shape. The water heater includes a shell, a lid and a water reservoir having a screen. A first heating coil and a second heating coil can extend between the screen and a first cone and a second cone, respectively. A first burner and a second burner can be configured to mix and combust fuel and air and direct the resulting flames through the heating coils. Pall rings can at least partially fill an interior volume of the water heater and the combustion of the fuel and air can heat the heating coils and the pall rings. Water can be heated by being directed through the heating coils and through a water manifold positioned to spray water on the pall rings.	06-13-2013
20140345544	MOBILE WATER HEATING APPARATUS - A system for heating water used to produce hydraulic fracturing fluid (“fracing fluid”). The system includes a mobile water heating system, and first and second pumps. The heating system is configured to heat water at a first flow rate from a first temperature to a second temperature. The first pump pumps water having the first temperature from a water source to the heating system at the first flow rate. The second pump pumps the heated water from the heating system at a second flow rate. Both the first and second flow rates are at least 20 barrels per minute. The second pump pumps the heated water to a location (e.g., one or more tanks) whereat a proppant and/or a chemical may be added to the heated water to produce fracing fluid. The fracing fluid may be pumped to one or more wells and used to hydraulically fracture an underground formation.	11-27-2014

Kyle Mason, Amsterdam Zuidoost NL

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110113601	BUCKLE - A buckle includes a female fastener and a male fastener. The female fastener includes a first body and an engaging structure. The engaging structure is formed on the first body. The male fastener is detachably connected to the female fastener. The male fastener includes a second body and a shaft device. The shaft device is disposed on the second body to be detachably coupled with the engaging structure. When the shaft device is coupled with the engaging structure, the first body can rotate relative to the second body.	05-19-2011

Kylie D. Mason, Victoria AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100292200	Methods for Modulating Apoptosis in Platelets - The description discloses methods of enhancing or maintaining the viability or lifespan of platelets comprising administering an agent that down modulates apoptosis. The description also discloses a method of decreasing the survival, lifespan or viability of platelets comprising administering an effective amount of an agent that enhances apoptosis.	11-18-2010

Mark Mason, Pembroke Pines, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140188389	AMI VISUAL ROUTING - The present invention includes a method for sequencing a meter route. The method may include a step for adding routes or premises to a map. This step may be implemented as a user initiated action with the operator creating a new route based on preexisting routes as a starting point. The premises or existing routes may correspond to a particular zip code. In one embodiment, every premise may be tied to a route.	07-03-2014

Mark Mason, Thornton, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140091141	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING ITEMS - Systems, software, and methods for improved monitoring and identification systems for items and units to be serviced and reported, such as seal tags and other information from items or units to be serviced.	04-03-2014
20140091924	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GLOBAL SAFETY COMMUNICATION - Systems and methods are provided herein describe a global safety system for workers in hazardous locations such as electrical Class 1/Division 1 locations. In at least one example, a user will carry a user device that is approved for the hazardous electrical locations. This device will monitor for safety-triggering events such as a lack of user movement, a press of an emergency button, or any other indication of an emergency. Once a safety-triggering event is detected, the user device will transmit an alert to a user station outside of the hazardous electrical location. In turn, the user station will transmit an alert to a remote station regarding the status of the user device.	04-03-2014
20140095305	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCENTIVE BASED DRIVING - Methods and systems for providing incentives for safe driving include collecting data from a vehicle monitoring system, analyzing the data from the vehicle monitoring system to create a driver report with an overall score, delivering the driver report to a target driver, and rewarding the target driver based on at least the overall score.	04-03-2014

Mark A. Mason, Thornton, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140249743	MOTION BASED MESSAGE DELIVERY - The present disclosure relates to motion based message delivery. A method includes receiving an information about an asset, calculating the time required for an asset to reach a safe zone, displaying the time required for an asset to reach a safe zone, displaying a communication options to communicate with a person operating the asset, and displaying a map incorporating the location of the asset, a graphical indicator of the time required to reach a safe zone, and/or a graphical indicator of communication options. Another method may include receiving a request to communicate, determining if the communication originates from, or is directed to, an asset in a safe zone, placing the communication if the asset is in the safe zone, and/or delaying the communication until the asset is in a safe zone.	09-04-2014

Mary E. Mason, Moore, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150259287	OXINDOLE COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING THE SAME - Compounds that are derivatives of oxindole conform to the general structure of Formula (I)	09-17-2015
20150299468	Organic Colorant Complexes from Reactive Dyes and Articles Containing the Same - An organic colorant complex with the following general structure:	10-22-2015
20150299942	Colored Coatings and Artificial Leathers Containing Colorant Complexes - The present invention relates to substrates comprising a coating on the surface thereof containing colorant complexes made from specific anionic dyes complexed with cationic compounds, such as substrates having a coating thereon intended to mimic the look and feel of leather. The inventive colored coatings have superior compatibility, transparency, solvent fastness, non-migration and water fastness properties.	10-22-2015

Matteo Mason, Limena (pd) IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120131752	MODULAR SUPPORT ELEMENT - A modular supporting element has a supporting surface for a user and includes a plurality of elastic modules, suitable for being deformed according to a direction substantially perpendicular to the supporting surface of the user. Each module has a side surface and an upper portion, wherein the modules are arranged juxtaposed to each other with the side surfaces substantially in contact or with the side surfaces at such a distance as not to prevent contact between one module and another during the elastic deformation movement. The modules have anti-friction surfaces arranged in a part of the side surface of the modules in such a way as to prevent interferences by friction between one module and another. The modular supporting element is made up of a plurality of modules with different rigidity from area to area without any appreciable influence between one module and another.	05-31-2012
20130146211	PROCESS FOR PREPARING AN APPARATUS COMPRISING A GEL LAYER - A method for preparing a support apparatus including a gel layer and a second layer, such as a foam layer is provided. In particular, the invention provides a method for making a mattress. The method generally includes preparing a gel layer and affixing the gel layer to a second layer. In certain embodiments, where a foam layer is used as the second layer, the foam layer may have a surface having a cavity formed therein for receiving the gel layer.	06-13-2013
20140325763	SUPPORT ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR ITS REALISATION - A support element, for example a plate, a mattress, a pillow, a seating plane of a chair, of an armchair, a saddle for vehicles and the like, equipped with a resting surface for a user, includes at least one first layer in gel associated with at least one second layer of different material; such a first layer in gel and such a second layer, that are associated, are crossed by through openings that are suitable for the proper circulation of air from one side to the other of the support element, so as to allow the optimal transpiration and thermal regulation of the parts of the body of the user positioned resting on the support element itself.	11-06-2014

Matteo Mason, Limena (padova) IT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140302271	PADDING ELEMENT FOR SEATS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Padding element for seats such as sofas, armchairs, chairs and armrests, wherein such seats have a support structure, or similar support structure for the human body or parts thereof, such as rest or anti-fatigue mats, anti-decubitus mattresses, shower mats, anti-impact mats, wherein the padding element is provided with a support surface for a user, wherein the padding element includes one film or covering, one gel layer adhering to part of the film or covering and one compact elastomeric layer having a surface for contact with the gel layer and with part of the film or covering and one surface for contact with the seat and/or with the support structure of the seat, wherein the compact elastomeric layer adheres to the gel layer and the film or covering; method for obtaining such padding element.	10-09-2014

Maurice Mason, Bloomfield, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150340524	Method of Fabricating a Flexible Photovoltaic Film Cell With an Iron Diffusion Barrier Layer - A method of fabricating a flexible photovoltaic film cell with an iron diffusion barrier layer. The method includes: providing a foil substrate including iron; forming an iron diffusion barrier layer on the foil substrate, where the iron diffusion barrier layer prevents the iron from diffusing; forming an electrode layer on the iron diffusion barrier layer; and forming at least one light absorber layer on the electrode layer. A flexible photovoltaic film cell is also provided, which cell includes: a foil substrate including iron; an iron diffusion barrier layer formed on the foil substrate to prevent the iron from diffusing; an electrode layer formed on the iron diffusion barrier layer; and at least one light absorber layer formed on the electrode layer.	11-26-2015

Michael Charles Patrick Mason, Savannah, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150052014	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING UPDATED DATA VIA AN IMAGE - Systems and methods for providing updated data via an image. A sales manager system provides an advertisement image of a product for display on one of a plurality of third-party websites. A request is received for the advertisement image from a third-party system that provides a third-party website. Advertisement data is assembled, including product information, seller information, and third-party system information from information that is maintained by the sales manager system. A rendered advertisement image is rendered from the assembled data. The sales manager system also updates any maintained information thus incorporating it in any subsequent rendered advertisement image.	02-19-2015

Nicholas William Mason, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150213394	CLIENT REQUEST FULFILLMENT USING A CASE MANAGEMENT TOOL - Embodiments of the present invention provide clients with single contact points for communication channels in order to submit client requests for accounts in various regions. Depending on the type of client and the type of client request, the client requests are routed to the appropriate representatives for resolving the client requests without passing off the clients to multiple representatives that handle different types of client requests. The representatives may include dedicated service representatives, a group of dedicated service representatives, general service representatives, a general international team of representatives working the business hours of the client, and individual regional teams of representatives. The representatives may utilize a case management tool to open cases for client requests and track the cases throughout the resolution process. Additionally, representatives may utilize an assignment tool as a source of information to determine how to route the client requests within the institution for resolution.	07-30-2015
20150213455	CLIENT REQUEST WORKFLOW ASSIGNMENT USING AN ASSIGMENT TOOL - Embodiments of the present invention provide clients with single contact points for communication channels in order to submit client requests for accounts in various regions. Depending on the type of client and the type of client request, the client requests are routed to the appropriate representatives for resolving the client requests without passing off the clients to multiple representatives that handle different types of client requests. The representatives may include dedicated service representatives, a group of dedicated service representatives, general service representatives, a general international team of representatives working the business hours of the client, and individual regional teams of representatives. The representatives may utilize a case management tool to open cases for client requests and track the cases throughout the resolution process. Additionally, representatives may utilize an assignment tool as a source of information to determine how to route the client requests within the institution for resolution.	07-30-2015

Paul Mason, Minden, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130255184	DOUBLE AXIS FRAME STRUT - A double axis frame strut has a strut frame and a tongue that extends from a distal end of the strut frame. The tongue can be rigidly coupled to an axle that is rotatably coupled to the strut frame and extends from a distal end of the strut frame. The tongue can rotate relative to the strut frame and the tongue can include a hole which can be coupled to other double axis frame struts or other structure. The hole in the tongue can define a first axis of rotation and the axle can define a second axis of rotation. The axis of the hole in the tongue can be perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the tongue relative to the strut frame.	10-03-2013
20150158408	SELF-LOADING DOLLY - A self-loading post caster dolly for lifting and moving heavy objects. A fixed structural frame includes a vertical socket. A horizontal lifting bar includes a vertical post that is moved through the vertical socket then secured to hold the object with the lifting bar at a desired height.	06-11-2015

Peter Mason US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140271829	RECOMBINANT SELF-REPLICATING POLYCISTRONIC RNA MOLECULES - This disclosure provides recombinant polycistronic nucleic acid molecules that contain at at least four nucleotide sequences that encode a protein of interest, particularly proteins that form complexes in vivo, each operably linked to a separate subgenomic promoter. In some embodiments these proteins and the complexes they form elicit potent neutralizing antibodies. Thus, presentation of herpes virus proteins using the disclosed platforms permits the generation of broad and potent immune responses useful for vaccine development.	09-18-2014

Philip W. Mason, Greensboro, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140242760	SEMICONDUCTOR RADIO FREQUENCY SWITCH WITH BODY CONTACT - The present disclosure relates to a radio frequency (RF) switch that includes multiple body-contacted field effect transistor (FET) elements coupled in series. The FET elements may be formed using a thin-film semiconductor device layer, which is part of a thin-film semiconductor die. Conduction paths between the FET elements through the thin-film semiconductor device layer and through a substrate of the thin-film semiconductor die may be substantially eliminated by using insulating materials. Elimination of the conduction paths allows an RF signal across the RF switch to be divided across the series coupled FET elements, such that each FET element is subjected to only a portion of the RF signal. Further, each FET element is body-contacted and may receive reverse body biasing when the RF switch is in an OFF state, thereby reducing an OFF state drain-to-source capacitance of each FET element.	08-28-2014
20150340322	RF SWITCH STRUCTURE HAVING REDUCED OFF-STATE CAPACITANCE - An RF switch structure having reduced off-state capacitance is disclosed. The RF switch structure includes an RF switch branch having at least three transistors coupled in series within a device layer. Inter-metal dielectric (IMD) layers are disposed over the device layer. At least one of the IMD layers has an effective dielectric constant that is lower than 3.9. In one exemplary embodiment, the IMD layers are made of silicon dioxide having micro-voids. In another exemplary embodiment, the IMD layers are made of silicon dioxide that includes carbon doping. In either exemplary embodiment, an effective dielectric constant ranges from about 3.9 to around 2.0. In another exemplary embodiment, the IMD layers are made of silicon dioxide having trapped air bubbles that provide an effective dielectric constant that ranges from about 2.0 to 1.1.	11-26-2015

Ralph James Mason, Lincoln NL

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120016582	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENT ROUTING ON A NETWORK IN THE PRESENCE OF MULTIPLE-EDGE RESTRICTIONS AND OTHER CONSTRAINTS - Embodiments provide systems and methods that find the quickest route between two locations on a graph with multi-edge constraints in a time and space efficient manner. In some embodiments, Dijkstra's algorithm is split into separate universes when a) a multiple-edge constraint is reached, and b) along each edge of a multi-edge constraint. In some embodiments, the split is performed for the purpose of finding the quickest (i.e. lowest weighted) route to the intersection(s) at the end of the constraints. These universes, in some embodiments, are merged or discarded when the intersection at the end of the constraint is found. Using these systems and methods, in some embodiments, the shortest path between two locations of a multi-edge constrained road network can be efficiently determined.	01-19-2012

Richard Mason, Cos Cob, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140280164	SEMANTIC TO NON-SEMANTIC ROUTING FOR LOCATING A LIVE EXPERT - A system and method of semantic to non-semantic routing for locating an expert. An inquiry-type database has a first layer of inquiry types organized from underlying criteria groupings, (humanly understandable descriptors). Additional layers are associated in a one-to-one correspondence with the first layer of inquiry types. Experts, having individualized knowledge, are listed in a skill-set database associated with the inquiry types. The skill-set database entries are linked to the associated inquiry-type by a numerical routing identifier. An expert is selected from the skill-set database entry linked by the numerical routing identifier. In another embodiment, multiple enterprises are mapped to separate layers of inquiry types having a one-to-one correspondence with the underlying groupings. A skill-set database entry is related to the inquiry type through a numerical routing identifier, the identifier being selected from a respective range of identifiers associated with the respective multiple enterprises.	09-18-2014

Richard Preston Mason, Bedminster, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140249225	METHODS OF REDUCING OR PREVENTING OXIDATIVE MODIFICATION OF MEMBRANE POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS - In various embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treating and/or preventing cardiovascular-related disease and, in particular, a method of reducing or preventing membrane cholesterol domain formation in a subject, the method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising eicosapentaenoic acid or a derivative thereof.	09-04-2014

Richard Preston Mason, Bedminister, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130324607	METHODS OF TREATING HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA - In various embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treating and/or preventing cardiovascular-related disease and, in particular, a method of treating hypercholesterolemia, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising eicosapentaenoic acid or a derivative thereof.	12-05-2013
20140080850	PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID AND A HYDROXY-DERIVATIVE OF A STATIN AND METHODS OF USING SAME - In various embodiments, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing a cardiovascular-related disease in subject in need thereof.	03-20-2014
20150250756	METHODS OF TREATING HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA - In various embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treating and/or preventing cardiovascular-related disease and, in particular, a method of treating hypercholesterolemia, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising eicosapentaenoic acid or a derivative thereof.	09-10-2015

Robert J. Mason, Brentwood, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150090897	SiC Coating In An Ion Implanter - An ion implanter has a coating of low resistivity silicon carbide on one or more of the conductive surfaces that are exposed to ions. For example, ions are generated in an ion source chamber, and the interior surfaces of the walls are coated with low resistivity silicon carbide. Since silicon carbide is hard and resistant to sputtering, this may reduce the amount of contaminant ions that are introduced into the ion beam that is extracted from the ion source chamber. In some embodiments, the extraction electrodes are also coated with silicon carbide to reduce the contaminant ions introduced by these components.	04-02-2015

Roger Alan Mason, Port Of Spain TT

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110184347	VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE - A vascular access device may comprise a thin polymer patch configured to be attached to a wall of a vein. The vascular access device may also include a main body including a first end and a second end. The main body may have an inner surface defining a cavity extending between openings at the first and second ends along an axis. The first end of the main body may be connected to the polymer patch, and the cavity may taper between the second end and the first end. The vascular access device may include a cap connected to the second end of the main body. The vascular access device may also include a fluid sealed within the cavity. When the vascular access device is implanted in a patient and a dialysis needle is received in the cavity, the needle may be guided by the inner surface toward the wall of the vein.	07-28-2011

Russell W. Mason, Winchester, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130043110	SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A BENDABLE ROLLING CONVEYOR GUIDE - A system for guiding an item moving along a conveyor, the system including a pair of spaced axle-positioning members having a plurality of releasable attachment receivers on a first edge and a plurality of curvature gaps on a second edge with a respective single curvature gap of the plurality of curvature gaps being positioned in relation with at least two releasable attachment receivers to effect a desired bend, a plurality of axles extending between the axle-positioning members with each axle being individually held in place by respective releasable attachment receivers, and one or more rotatable elements mounted on each individual axle, the rotatable elements covering a uniform location on each individual axle.	02-21-2013

Sarah Louise Mason, Virum DK

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130216665	MULTIPLE EMULSIONS FOR COLORANTS - The present invention is related to a multiple emulsion of the water-in-oil-in-water (W/O/W) type for stabilization of natural coloring agents, such as anthocyanin, phycocyanin,	08-22-2013

Stephen Mason, Avalon Beach AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150227791	BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION USING THE EYE - This invention concerns apparatus and a method for authenticating a subject using their eye as an identifying biometric, in particular the shape of their cornea. The apparatus comprises an image projection device to generate and project an image of a pattern, made up of plural discrete points, onto at least a part of the cornea of an eye of the person. An image capture device to capture an image of the pattern of plural discrete points, after reflection in at least a part of the cornea of an eye of the person. And, a computer processor to extract a data set defining the locations of the discrete points in the captured image. The method comprises capturing an image of an illuminated pattern, made up of plural discrete points, after reflection in at least a part of the cornea of an eye of the subject. Comparing the locations of the discrete points in the pattern of the captured image against the locations of the discrete points in the pattern of a reference image. And, authenticating the identity of the subject depending on the similarity of comparison. In a further aspect the invention is software for performing the method.	08-13-2015

Stephen Mason, Collaroy AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140193046	BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION USING THE EYE - An apparatus and method for authenticating a subject using the eye as an identifying biometric, in particular the shape of the cornea. An image projection device generates and projects an image of a pattern, of plural discrete points, onto at least a part of the cornea of the eye. An image capture device captures an image of the pattern of plural discrete points, after reflection from the cornea of the eye. A computer processor extracts data defining the locations of the discrete points in the captured image. The method steps are capturing an image of a pattern, made up of plural discrete points, after reflection from of the cornea of a subject; comparing the locations of the discrete points in the captured image against the locations of discrete points in a pattern of a reference image; and, authenticating the identity of the subject depending on the similarity of the comparison.	07-10-2014

Stephen Archer Mason, Collaroy AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100310133	BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION USING THE EYE - This invention concerns apparatus and a method for authenticating a subject using their eye as an identifying biometric, in particular the shape of their cornea. The apparatus comprises an image projection device to generate and project an image of a pattern, made up of plural discrete points, onto at least a part of the cornea of an eye of the person. An image capture device to capture an image of the pattern of plural discrete points, after reflection in at least a part of the cornea of an eye of the person. And, a computer processor to extract a data set defining the locations of the discrete points in the captured image. The method comprises capturing an image of an illuminated pattern, made up of plural discrete points, after reflection in at least a part of the cornea of an eye of the subject. Comparing the locations of the discrete points in the pattern of the captured image against the locations of the discrete points in the pattern of a reference image. And, authenticating the identity of the subject depending on the similarity of comparison. In a further aspect the invention is software for performing the method.	12-09-2010

Stephen J. Mason, Lawrence, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140149440	User Generated Context Sensitive Information Presentation - In order to increase the efficiency of the worker and ultimately decrease the cost of the worker performing work-related tasks, a method and a system for presenting information relevant to user activity of a user at a computing device is provided. A database including data records that each include information relevant to at least one user activity and at least one identifier identifying the at least one user activity is provided. Activities of a user are monitored and compared to the data records of the database. When a monitored activity matches an identifier of one of the data records, the information corresponding to the matched data record is presented to the user.	05-29-2014

Steven Mason, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150128284	Dynamic De-Identification And Anonymity - Various systems, computer-readable media, and computer-implemented methods of providing improved data privacy, anonymity and security by enabling subjects to which data pertains to remain “dynamically anonymous,” i.e., anonymous for as long as is desired—and to the extent that is desired—are disclosed herein. Embodiments include systems that create, access, use, store and/or erase data with increased privacy, anonymity and security, thereby facilitating the availability of more qualified and accurate information. When data is authorized by subjects to be shared with third parties, embodiments may facilitate sharing information in a dynamically controlled manner that enables delivery of temporally-, geographically-, and/or purpose-limited information to the receiving party. In one example, anonymity measurement scores may be calculated for the shared data elements so that a level of consent/involvement required by the Data Subject before sharing the relevant data elements to third parties may be specified.	05-07-2015
20150128285	Dynamic De-Identification And Anonymity - Various systems, computer-readable media, and computer-implemented methods of providing improved data privacy, anonymity and security by enabling subjects to which data pertains to remain “dynamically anonymous,” i.e., anonymous for as long as is desired—and to the extent that is desired—are disclosed herein. Embodiments include systems that create, access, use, store and/or erase data with increased privacy, anonymity and security, thereby facilitating the availability of more qualified and accurate information. When data is authorized by subjects to be shared with third parties, embodiments may facilitate sharing information in a dynamically controlled manner that enables delivery of temporally-, geographically-, and/or purpose-limited information to the receiving party. In one example, anonymity measurement scores may be calculated for the shared data elements so that a level of consent/involvement required by the Data Subject before sharing the relevant data elements to third parties may be specified.	05-07-2015
20150128287	Dynamic De-Identification And Anonymity - Various systems, computer-readable media, and computer-implemented methods of providing improved data privacy, anonymity and security by enabling subjects to which data pertains to remain “dynamically anonymous,” i.e., anonymous for as long as is desired—and to the extent that is desired—are disclosed herein. Embodiments include systems that create, access, use, store and/or erase data with increased privacy, anonymity and security, thereby facilitating the availability of more qualified and accurate information. When data is authorized by subjects to be shared with third parties, embodiments may facilitate sharing information in a dynamically controlled manner that enables delivery of temporally-, geographically-, and/or purpose-limited information to the receiving party. In one example, anonymity measurement scores may be calculated for the shared data elements so that a level of consent/involvement required by the Data Subject before sharing the relevant data elements to third parties may be specified.	05-07-2015

Stuart H. Mason, York Beach, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140145401	Apparatus For A Disc Tossing Game - An apparatus for a disc tossing game is a free-standing target with a scoring sheet supported in a vertical orientation by a target support frame, which is perpendicularly attached to a base frame. The scoring sheet comprises a plurality of edge loops, within which the components of the target support frame are positioned in order to support the scoring sheet. The components of the target support frame and the base frame are elongated rods attached to each other at right angles by elbow fittings and tee fittings. The base frame comprises a number of stabilizing supports to prevent the target from falling over. The scoring sheet comprises a plurality of scoring holes, or slots, of various shapes, sizes, and positionings, through which players attempt to throw a sport disc in order to score points.	05-29-2014

Taryn Mason, St. Paul, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150274400	MICROWAVABLE FOOD PACKAGING, AND RELATED PRODUCTS AND METHODS - A microwavable food package may comprise a container comprising at least one sidewall, a first closed end and a second open end opposite the first closed end, the at least one sidewall and the first closed end together defining an interior volume configured to hold foodstuff. The microwavable food package may further comprise a cover configured to cover the open end. The at least one sidewall may comprise a composite including a microwave regulating material to regulate incident microwave radiation being transmitted through the at least one sidewall into the interior volume. The cover or the closed end of the container may comprise a microwave regulating material to regulate incident microwave radiation being transmitted through an end of the container into the interior volume.	10-01-2015

Timothy Edaward Mason, Buford, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130134217	APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE SOURCE OF AN OPTICAL CODE PRESENTATED TO AN OPTICAL CODE SCANNER - A device, method and system is provided for determining if an optical code is presented to an optical code scanner in either a printed form or on the display of an electronic device. Certain presentation characteristics of an optical code are different depending on whether the optical code is presented in printed form or on the display of an electronic device. The changes in the presentation characteristics require changes to certain parameters of the optical code scanner for the optical code to be read.	05-30-2013

Timothy J. Mason, Swisher, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130286861	VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (VOIP) TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method is provided that includes: receiving, by one or more server devices, voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) traffic management rules from a network operations center; gathering, by the one or more server devices, VoIP traffic data from a VoIP network; analyzing, by the one or more server devices, the VoIP traffic data; creating, by the one or more server devices, a ticket based on the VoIP traffic management rules and the VoIP traffic data; and automatically sending, by the one or more server devices, the ticket to the network operations center based on the VoIP traffic management rules.	10-31-2013

Todd C. Mason, Danville, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150281305	SELECTIVELY UPLOADING VIDEOS TO A CLOUD ENVIRONMENT - A cloud video system selectively uploads a high-resolution video and instructs one or more client devices to perform distributed processing on the high-resolution video. A client device registers high-resolution videos accessed by the client device from a camera communicatively coupled to the client device. A portion of interest within a low-resolution video transcoded from the high-resolution video is selected. A task list is generated specifying the selected portion of the high-resolution video and at least one task to perform on the portion of the high-resolution video. Commands are transmitted to prompt the client device to perform the at least one task on the specified portion of the high-resolution video according to the task list. The specified portion of the high-resolution video is modified according to the task list and uploaded to the cloud. Example tasks include transcoding, applying edits, extracting metadata, and generating highlight tags.	10-01-2015
20150281710	DISTRIBUTED VIDEO PROCESSING IN A CLOUD ENVIRONMENT - A cloud video system selectively uploads a high-resolution video and instructs one or more client devices to perform distributed processing on the high-resolution video. A client device registers high-resolution videos accessed by the client device from a camera communicatively coupled to the client device. A portion of interest within a low-resolution video transcoded from the high-resolution video is selected. A task list is generated specifying the selected portion of the high-resolution video and at least one task to perform on the portion of the high-resolution video. Commands are transmitted to prompt the client device to perform the at least one task on the specified portion of the high-resolution video according to the task list. The specified portion of the high-resolution video is modified according to the task list and uploaded to the cloud. Example tasks include transcoding, applying edits, extracting metadata, and generating highlight tags.	10-01-2015

William John Mason, Mcconnells, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150107042	POROUS MEMBRANE WIPES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - A microporous membrane wipe and a method of using such microporous membrane wipe are disclosed. The microporous membrane wipe may be uniaxially or biaxially oriented microporous membrane. The uniaxially or biaxially oriented microporous membrane may be made from one or more block and/or impact copolymers of polyethylene and/or polypropylene. A method of using such a microporous membrane wipe for skin oil blotting is also disclosed. Further disclosed is a method of using such a microporous membrane wipe for cleaning a surface for the removal of fingerprints, smudges and the like, where such surfaces may include, for example, eyeglasses, electronics, cell phones, displays, optical devices, camera lenses, microscope lenses and other precision optics, and/or the like.	04-23-2015

William R. Mason, Kissimmee, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130043110	SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A BENDABLE ROLLING CONVEYOR GUIDE - A system for guiding an item moving along a conveyor, the system including a pair of spaced axle-positioning members having a plurality of releasable attachment receivers on a first edge and a plurality of curvature gaps on a second edge with a respective single curvature gap of the plurality of curvature gaps being positioned in relation with at least two releasable attachment receivers to effect a desired bend, a plurality of axles extending between the axle-positioning members with each axle being individually held in place by respective releasable attachment receivers, and one or more rotatable elements mounted on each individual axle, the rotatable elements covering a uniform location on each individual axle.	02-21-2013