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Mark D. Featherstone

Supervisory Patent Examiner (ID: 1330, Phone: (571)270-3750 , Office: P/4164 )

Most Active Art Unit
2423
Art Unit(s)
2623, 4164, 2423, 2166, 2111
Total Applications
322
Issued Applications
187
Pending Applications
12
Abandoned Applications
128

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
Array ( [id] => 9747016 [patent_doc_number] => 20140282735 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2014-09-18 [patent_title] => 'SECOND SCREEN METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 14/193935 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2014-02-28 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 16 [patent_figures_cnt] => 16 [patent_no_of_words] => 34763 [patent_no_of_claims] => 21 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 4 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 14193935 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
14/193935
Second screen methods and arrangements Feb 27, 2014 Issued
Array ( [id] => 10646650 [patent_doc_number] => 09363538 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2016-06-07 [patent_title] => 'Apparatus, systems and methods for remote storage of media content events' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 14/075198 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2013-11-08 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 5 [patent_no_of_words] => 4873 [patent_no_of_claims] => 18 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 186 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 14075198 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
14/075198
Apparatus, systems and methods for remote storage of media content events Nov 7, 2013 Issued
Array ( [id] => 9200681 [patent_doc_number] => 20130339996 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2013-12-19 [patent_title] => 'MEDIA PROCESSING METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/972583 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2013-08-21 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9 [patent_figures_cnt] => 9 [patent_no_of_words] => 25060 [patent_no_of_claims] => 36 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 10 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13972583 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/972583
Media processing methods and arrangements Aug 20, 2013 Issued
Array ( [id] => 9564146 [patent_doc_number] => 20140181859 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2014-06-26 [patent_title] => 'MEDIA PROCESSING METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/968204 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2013-08-15 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9 [patent_figures_cnt] => 9 [patent_no_of_words] => 25087 [patent_no_of_claims] => 26 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 5 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13968204 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/968204
MEDIA PROCESSING METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS Aug 14, 2013 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 10320863 [patent_doc_number] => 20150205867 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2015-07-23 [patent_title] => 'METHOD AND DEVICE FOR GROUPING CONTACTS IN SOCIAL NETWORK' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 14/420050 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2013-08-07 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 8 [patent_no_of_words] => 6733 [patent_no_of_claims] => 13 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 14420050 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
14/420050
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR GROUPING CONTACTS IN SOCIAL NETWORK Aug 6, 2013 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 10558147 [patent_doc_number] => 09282357 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2016-03-08 [patent_title] => 'Media processing methods and arrangements' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/943148 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2013-07-16 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 8 [patent_no_of_words] => 25094 [patent_no_of_claims] => 9 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 105 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13943148 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/943148
Media processing methods and arrangements Jul 15, 2013 Issued
Array ( [id] => 10054842 [patent_doc_number] => 09094737 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2015-07-28 [patent_title] => 'Network video streaming with trick play based on separate trick play files' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/905852 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2013-05-30 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 11 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 9003 [patent_no_of_claims] => 18 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 216 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13905852 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/905852
Network video streaming with trick play based on separate trick play files May 29, 2013 Issued
Array ( [id] => 9057093 [patent_doc_number] => 20130254807 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2013-09-26 [patent_title] => 'APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RICH MEDIA ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDES' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/898319 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2013-05-20 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 5 [patent_no_of_words] => 7625 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13898319 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/898319
Apparatus, systems and methods for rich media electronic program guides May 19, 2013 Issued
Array ( [id] => 9017571 [patent_doc_number] => 20130232535 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2013-09-05 [patent_title] => 'REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO MODULATOR' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/867919 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2013-04-22 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 7 [patent_figures_cnt] => 7 [patent_no_of_words] => 6021 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13867919 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/867919
Remote control video modulator Apr 21, 2013 Issued
Array ( [id] => 8985403 [patent_doc_number] => 08516533 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2013-08-20 [patent_title] => 'Second screen methods and arrangements' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/733679 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2013-01-03 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 15 [patent_figures_cnt] => 21 [patent_no_of_words] => 34722 [patent_no_of_claims] => 26 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 4 [patent_words_short_claim] => 256 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13733679 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/733679
Second screen methods and arrangements Jan 2, 2013 Issued
Array ( [id] => 9044441 [patent_doc_number] => 20130247079 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2013-09-19 [patent_title] => 'REMOTE MONITORING METHOD FOR SMART TV, AND SMART TV SYSTEM' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/723620 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2012-12-21 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 4 [patent_figures_cnt] => 4 [patent_no_of_words] => 5970 [patent_no_of_claims] => 11 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13723620 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/723620
Remote monitoring method for smart TV, and smart TV system Dec 20, 2012 Issued
Array ( [id] => 10552643 [patent_doc_number] => 09277289 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2016-03-01 [patent_title] => 'Methods and apparatus to broadcast advanced television system committee video in switched digital video systems' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/710194 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2012-12-10 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 7 [patent_figures_cnt] => 11 [patent_no_of_words] => 4640 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 115 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13710194 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/710194
Methods and apparatus to broadcast advanced television system committee video in switched digital video systems Dec 9, 2012 Issued
Array ( [id] => 8769604 [patent_doc_number] => 20130097641 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2013-04-18 [patent_title] => 'METHOD FOR RECEIVING A BROADCAST SIGNAL' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/705841 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2012-12-05 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 24 [patent_figures_cnt] => 24 [patent_no_of_words] => 16974 [patent_no_of_claims] => 11 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13705841 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/705841
Method for receiving a broadcast signal Dec 4, 2012 Issued
Array ( [id] => 9513510 [patent_doc_number] => 20140150002 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2014-05-29 [patent_title] => 'METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USING USER ENGAGEMENT TO PROVIDE CONTENT PRESENTATION' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/688212 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2012-11-29 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 8 [patent_no_of_words] => 10155 [patent_no_of_claims] => 84 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 4 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13688212 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/688212
Methods and apparatus for using user engagement to provide content presentation Nov 28, 2012 Issued
Array ( [id] => 11788829 [patent_doc_number] => 09398342 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2016-07-19 [patent_title] => 'Interactive applications' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/689022 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2012-11-29 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 7 [patent_figures_cnt] => 7 [patent_no_of_words] => 6867 [patent_no_of_claims] => 26 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 4 [patent_words_short_claim] => 150 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13689022 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/689022
Interactive applications Nov 28, 2012 Issued
Array ( [id] => 8855720 [patent_doc_number] => 20130145395 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2013-06-06 [patent_title] => 'IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING THE SAME' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/688057 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2012-11-28 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 73 [patent_figures_cnt] => 73 [patent_no_of_words] => 27337 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13688057 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/688057
Image display apparatus and methods for operating the same Nov 27, 2012 Issued
Array ( [id] => 11788828 [patent_doc_number] => 09398340 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2016-07-19 [patent_title] => 'Asset qualification for content on demand insertion' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/628360 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2012-09-27 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 15 [patent_figures_cnt] => 16 [patent_no_of_words] => 14318 [patent_no_of_claims] => 21 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 107 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13628360 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/628360
Asset qualification for content on demand insertion Sep 26, 2012 Issued
Array ( [id] => 12116070 [patent_doc_number] => 09872075 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2018-01-16 [patent_title] => 'Asset scoring and ranking for content on demand insertion' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 13/628324 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2012-09-27 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 15 [patent_figures_cnt] => 16 [patent_no_of_words] => 14226 [patent_no_of_claims] => 18 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 182 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 13628324 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
13/628324
Asset scoring and ranking for content on demand insertion Sep 26, 2012 Issued
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13/628381
Asset conflict resolution for content on demand asset insertion Sep 26, 2012 Issued
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13/627954
Displaying a synchronized instance of content on a portable electronic device Sep 25, 2012 Issued
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