Michael S Dougherty

US Patent:

6416626, Jul 9, 2002

Filed:

Sep 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/672674

Inventors:

David W. Park - Puyallup WA
Michael J. Dougherty - Roy WA

Assignee:

Weyerhaeuser Company - Federal Way WA

International Classification:

D21H 1736

US Classification:

1621681, 162175, 1621816, 162184, 347106

Abstract:

A polyethylene glycol-containing paper is described. The paper includes polyethylene glycol (PEG) having an average molar mass in the range of from about 30,000 to about 50,000. In one embodiment, polyethylene glycol is incorporated into the paper during the papers formation. In another embodiment, a polyethylene glycol-coated paper is provided. Methods for forming polyethylene glycol-containing papers are also described.

US Patent:

7976678, Jul 12, 2011

Filed:

Dec 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/346681

Inventors:

Michael J Dougherty - Roy WA, US
Amar N Neogi - Kenmore WA, US
David W Park - Puyallup WA, US
Brian S Delgardno - Longview WA, US

Assignee:

North Pacific Paper Corporation (NORPAC) - Longview WA

International Classification:

D21F 11/00

US Classification:

162135

Abstract:

A high-yield paper sheet generally includes at least about 50 weight percent mechanical pulp, wherein the basis weight of the sheet is in the range of about 24 to about 60 pounds, and wherein the porosity of the sheet is in the range of about 40 to about 100 Sheffield porosity.

US Patent:

8286774, Oct 16, 2012

Filed:

Oct 18, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/874875

Inventors:

Albert J. Youngwerth - Boise ID, US
Michael E. Dougherty - Boise ID, US
Zane A. Patterson - Boise ID, US
Sean G. Brown - Boise ID, US
Daniel S. Youngwerth - Boise ID, US

International Classification:

F16D 43/12
F16D 13/75

US Classification:

192 83, 192 70251, 192105 B, 19211111

Abstract:

An apparatus and system are disclosed for automatic centrifugal engagement of a pressure plate. The apparatus includes a clutch basket, a clutch pack capable of coupling the clutch basket with a center clutch, a pressure plate axially moveable toward the clutch pack, and a top plate coupled to a rotating hub. The rotating hub is configured to pass through an opening in the pressure plate. The apparatus also includes at least one centrifugal actuating member disposed between the pressure plate and the top plate, and at least one spring disposed between the rotating hub and the center clutch to bias the pressure plate relative to the top plate. The system includes the apparatus and a rotating hub lifter coupled with the rotating hub and configured to position the rotating hub in one of a manual clutch mode position and an automatic clutch mode position.

US Patent:

8392206, Mar 5, 2013

Filed:

Dec 13, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/966305

Inventors:

Jateen P. Parekh - San Francisco CA, US
Michael S. Dougherty - Burlingame CA, US
Sarah Caplener - Santa Cruz CA, US
Mitchell A. Yawitz - Belmont CA, US
Scott Strain - Hayward CA, US
Adam J. Dobrer - San Carlos CA, US

Assignee:

Jelli, Inc. - San Mateo CA

International Classification:

G06Q 99/00
H04N 7/143

US Classification:

705 11, 705319, 725 86

Abstract:

A method of providing user participation in a social broadcast environment is disclosed. A network communication is received from a user of a broadcast that includes a preference data indicating a preference of the user that a promoted content be included in the broadcast. Via a responsive network communication, a feedback data is provided to the user that includes a predicted future time at which the promoted content may be included in the broadcast.

US Patent:

8413189, Apr 2, 2013

Filed:

Dec 22, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/317490

Inventors:

Jateen P. Parekh - San Francisco CA, US
Michael S. Dougherty - Burlingame CA, US
Sarah Caplener - Santa Cruz CA, US
Scott Strain - Hayward CA, US

Assignee:

Jelli, Inc. - San Mateo CA

International Classification:

H04N 7/10
H04N 5/455

US Classification:

725 42, 725 32, 725 34, 725 35, 725 36, 725 46

Abstract:

A method of determining advertising content to be included in a broadcast is disclosed. An inclusion criterion is received for each of a plurality of items of advertising content to be used to determine one or both of whether and how that item of advertising content is to be included in a broadcast. Stored user profile data associated with a plurality of users who provided within an observation period an indication that the user was consuming the broadcast is processed, and the respective inclusion criteria of the items of advertising content, to select and integrate into the broadcast selected ones of the items of advertising content.

US Patent:

8490133, Jul 16, 2013

Filed:

Dec 22, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/317489

Inventors:

Jateen P. Parekh - San Francisco CA, US
Michael S. Dougherty - Burlingame CA, US
Scott Strain - Hayward CA, US
Mitchell A. Yawitz - Belmont CA, US
Sarah Caplener - Santa Cruz CA, US

Assignee:

Jelli, Inc. - San Mateo CA

International Classification:

H04N 7/10

US Classification:

725 44

Abstract:

A method of social broadcasting is disclosed. A metadata is generated indicating items of content expected to be included in a broadcast and for each item of content a manner in which the item of content is to be included in the broadcast. The metadata is provided and at least a subset of said items of content to a broadcast platform in one or more network communications sent to the broadcast platform via a network interface. A method of social broadcasting is disclosed. A metadata is received via a server interface indicating items of content expected to be included in a broadcast and for each item of content a manner in which the item of content is to be included in the broadcast. At least a subset of said items of content is stored in a media cache. Said items of content are used to assemble in the manner indicated by said metadata, and to provide as output for broadcast to the station interface, a broadcast stream, including by responding dynamically to subsequently received metadata indicating a change in one or both of (1) said items of content expected to be included in a broadcast and (2) the manner in which one or more of said items of content is or are to be included in the broadcast.

US Patent:

8498946, Jul 30, 2013

Filed:

Dec 22, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/317480

Inventors:

Jateen P. Parekh - San Francisco CA, US
Michael S. Dougherty - Burlingame CA, US
Sarah Caplener - Santa Cruz CA, US
Mitchell A. Yawitz - Belmont CA, US
Scott Strain - Hayward CA, US
Adam J. Dobrer - San Carlos CA, US

Assignee:

Jelli, Inc. - San Mateo CA

International Classification:

G06Q 99/00
H04L 29/06

US Classification:

705319, 4554143

Abstract:

A method of promoting user participation in a social broadcast environment is disclosed. Based on an attribution criterion, it is determined that a user is to receive credit for affecting a broadcast of a content data designated by the user. A user profile data associated with the user is processed to include in a broadcast stream generated for the broadcast an attribution content associated with the user. A method of providing user participation in a social broadcast environment is disclosed. A network communication is received from a user of a broadcast that includes a preference data indicating a preference of the user that a promoted content be included in the broadcast. Via a responsive network communication, a feedback data is provided to the user that includes a predicted future time at which the promoted content may be included in the broadcast. A method of promoting user participation in a social broadcast environment is disclosed. Based on an attribution criterion, it is determined that a user is to receive credit for affecting a broadcast of a content data designated by the user.

US Patent:

8566254, Oct 22, 2013

Filed:

Jan 31, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/756046

Inventors:

Michael S. Dougherty - Burlingame CA, US
Sarah Caplener - Santa Cruz CA, US
Mitchell A. Yawitz - Belmont CA, US
Scott Strain - Hayward CA, US
Adam J. Dobrer - San Carlos CA, US

Assignee:

Jelli, Inc. - San Mateo CA

International Classification:

G06Q 99/00
H04L 29/06

US Classification:

705319, 4554143

Abstract:

A method of providing user participation in a social broadcast environment is disclosed. A network communication is received from a user of a broadcast that includes a preference data indicating a preference of the user that a promoted content be included in the broadcast. Via a responsive network communication, a feedback data is provided to the user that includes a predicted future time at which the promoted content may be included in the broadcast.