James E Curtis

US Patent:

8162383, Apr 24, 2012

Filed:

Apr 12, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/758562

Inventors:

James Curtis - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Ideas & Innovations, LLC - Carrollton TX

International Classification:

B60J 9/00

US Classification:

2961804

Abstract:

A self-coiling dent guard for protecting vehicles and other objects from damage caused by unwanted collisions is disclosed. The guard is comprised of a main body adapted to absorb the impact of colliding objects. A bistable spring strip is integrated within the main body of the guard, thus giving the guard its self-coiling properties. When not in use, a user may cause the guard to coil so as to be easily stored. A magnetic strip is attached to the length of the main body such that the guard may be removably attached to a vehicle or other object. A layer of felt covering the bottom of the guard protects the vehicle from being scratched when the guard is applied or removed.

US Patent:

20110013501, Jan 20, 2011

Filed:

Jul 19, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/839294

Inventors:

James Curtis - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00
G06Q 20/00
G11B 7/00
G06F 3/041
H04B 7/24
H04B 7/00
G06F 3/12
H04W 84/00
G06F 3/048
G06F 21/24

US Classification:

369100, 705 17, 705 1451, 345173, 455 39, 455 412, 358 115, 370328, 715764, 726 28, G9B 7

Abstract:

Universal multimedia distribution, storage, and playback systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. A media distribution kiosk located at a retail establishment provides a user with access to a multitude of different forms of digital multimedia that may be purchased and downloaded onto a portable media transporter device. The portable media transporter device may then be inserted into a media storage and playback device that is capable of transcoding and storing the media on a hard disk drive. Additionally, the media storage and playback device is capable of transcoding, storing, and playing information residing on various other media formats such as DVD (movies, audio, gaming software), CD, and memory cards. Digital rights management (DRM) security measures employed at the kiosk and at the transporter and storage/playback devices ensure the integrity of the media transferred to the user.

US Patent:

20110015985, Jan 20, 2011

Filed:

Jul 17, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/505342

Inventors:

James Curtis - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

G06Q 50/00
G06F 15/16
G06F 12/14
G06F 13/00
G06F 7/00

US Classification:

705 1437, 705 1466, 705 1465, 709203, 713193, 710301, 707E17032, 707E17009

Abstract:

Universal multimedia distribution, storage, and playback systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. A media distribution kiosk located at a retail establishment provides a user with access to a multitude of different forms of digital multimedia that may be purchased and downloaded onto a portable media transporter device. The portable media transporter device may then be inserted into a media storage and playback device that is capable of transcoding and storing the media on a hard disk drive. Additionally, the media storage and playback device is capable of transcoding, storing, and playing information residing on various other media formats such as DVD (movies, audio, gaming software), CD, and memory cards. Digital rights management (DRM) security measures employed at the kiosk and at the transporter and storage/playback devices ensure the integrity of the media transferred to the user.

US Patent:

20110216640, Sep 8, 2011

Filed:

May 16, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/108837

Inventors:

James Curtis - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

G11B 7/00

US Classification:

369100, G9B 7

Abstract:

Universal multimedia distribution, storage, and playback systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. A media distribution kiosk located at a retail establishment provides a user with access to a multitude of different forms of digital multimedia that may be purchased and downloaded onto a portable media transporter device. The kiosk includes a non-volatile storage means capable of HTTP communications, allowing multiple kiosks to share and balance storage resources within a storage cloud. Metadata tagging of stored digital media provides object-based storage, allowing efficient search and retrieval of digital media. A media player and a portable media transporter device are capable of directly accessing the kiosk cloud storage to access the media stored thereon. Information from social networking utilities may be incorporated into the stored digital media metadata to influence ratings and performance metrics.

US Patent:

20120060842, Mar 15, 2012

Filed:

Sep 13, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/880879

Inventors:

James Curtis - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

A62B 23/06

US Classification:

12820611

Abstract:

A system for filtering breathing air and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes a nasal filtration system which can be inserted into the nasal cavities. The filters comprise cavities through which air is inhaled or exhaled. The filter performs as a mechanical filter to catch and prevent the inhalation of undesirable particulate. Further, the filter comprises a disinfectant agent, such as colloidal silver, which kills germs, bacteria, and viruses to prevent the spreading of disease.

US Patent:

20120153646, Jun 21, 2012

Filed:

Mar 1, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/409587

Inventors:

James Curtis - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

B60R 19/42

US Classification:

293128

Abstract:

A self-coiling dent guard for protecting vehicles and other objects from damage caused by unwanted collisions is disclosed. The guard is comprised of a main body adapted to absorb the impact of colliding objects. A bistable spring strip is integrated within the main body of the guard, thus giving the guard its self-coiling properties. When not in use, a user may cause the guard to coil so as to be easily stored. A magnetic strip is attached to the length of the main body such that the guard may be removably attached to a vehicle or other object. A layer of felt covering the bottom of the guard protects the vehicle from being scratched when the guard is applied or removed.

US Patent:

20200342442, Oct 29, 2020

Filed:

Jul 9, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/925144

Inventors:

James Curtis - Carrollton TX, US

International Classification:

G06Q 20/34
G06Q 20/20
G06Q 30/02
G06Q 20/10
G06Q 20/32
G06Q 20/18
G06Q 20/28
G06Q 30/06

Abstract:

A gift card system and method for purchasing gift cards at a kiosk is disclosed. The system/method includes a gift card distribution kiosk located at a retail establishment that provides a user with access to a multitude of different forms of gift cards that may be purchased and printed onto a customizable card with a personalized message. The kiosk includes a kiosk processor interface, a gift card dispenser, a card reader and gift card management server connected to a network. The gift card management server, through the kiosk processor interface, provides vendor options to users to select and pay via the card reader. In another embodiment, the kiosk is used to redeem unused user gift cards for a reduced value user selected gift card, reduced cash value, full value store card, rewards points, bank debit, and/or electronic code user towards online purchases.

US Patent:

20200226567, Jul 16, 2020

Filed:

Feb 17, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/792735

Inventors:

James Curtis - Carrollton TX, US

International Classification:

G06Q 20/18
G06Q 20/34

Abstract:

A gift card system and method for purchasing gift cards at a kiosk is disclosed. The system/method includes a gift card distribution kiosk located at a retail establishment that provides a user with access to a multitude of different forms of gift cards that may be purchased and printed onto a customizable card with a personalized message. The kiosk includes a kiosk processor interface, a gift card dispenser, a card reader and gift card management server connected to a network. The gift card management server, through the kiosk processor interface, provides vendor options to users to select and pay via the card reader. In another embodiment, the kiosk is used to redeem unused user gift cards for a reduced value user selected gift card, reduced cash value, full value store card, rewards points, bank debit, and/or electronic code user towards online purchases.