Michael J Dougherty

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:

20090187936, Jul 23, 2009

Filed:

Dec 22, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/317481

Inventors:

Jateen P. Parekh - San Francisco CA, US
Michael S. Dougherty - Burlingame CA, US

International Classification:

H04N 7/16

US Classification:

725 25

Abstract:

A method of providing a broadcast is disclosed. One or more network communications is received via a network from each of a plurality of users of a broadcast provided at least in part other than via the network, each indicating a preference of the sending user with respect to a content of the broadcast. The network communications is processed to determine and update dynamically, and to provide for possible inclusion in the broadcast, a broadcast stream that reflects at least in part the network communications received from the plurality of users.

US Patent:

20100081521, Apr 1, 2010

Filed:

Sep 28, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/586780

Inventors:

Michael J. Dougherty - Douglassville PA, US

International Classification:

A63B 67/00

US Classification:

473414

Abstract:

The Hopscotch Buddy is a line of specially designed bean bag markers, configured expressly for use when playing Hopscotch. The Hopscotch Buddy is designed expressly as a user friendly alternative to using stones, rocks and sticks as markers. Double stitched and reinforced, the Hopscotch Buddy is a cushiony soft bean bag toy measuring approximately 2-3″ in length, 2-3″ in width and approximately 0.5-1″ in depth.

US Patent:

47893435, Dec 6, 1988

Filed:

Oct 6, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/105040

Inventors:

Michael J. Dougherty - Lansdale PA
Robert E. MacMullin - Exton PA

Assignee:

Microdot Inc. - Darien CT

International Classification:

H01R 13639

US Classification:

439 34

Abstract:

An improved electrical connector system for connecting an electronic control system to electrically adjustable automotive suspension components, such as shock absorbers and MacPherson struts, features ease of connectibility and serviceability, superior electrical insulation, fewer individual components, and increased reliability. More specifically, the connector assembly features recessed, axially elongated contacts; integral latching strain relief caps; positive keying surfaces to ensure proper connector orientation; latching arms for removably attaching the connector system to the suspension component; and at least one seal radially disposed between the connector system and suspension component housing to prevent moisture penetration thereinto.