INVENTIONS

• US 20100023492A1
• Filed: 10/06/2009
• Published: 01/28/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 07/29/2003
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: John Lucas
• Original Assignee: John Lucas
• Inventors: Lucas, John
• Application Number:
  US12/573,932
• Publication Number:
  US 20100023492A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: N/A
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2/10 Ultraviolet radiation
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/10 Control of the course of the game, e.g. start, progess, end
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/12 involving interaction between a plurality of game devices, e.g. transmisison or distribution systems protocols for networked virtual reality, networked games H04L29/06034
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/30 Interconnection arrangements between game servers and game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game servers
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/45 Controlling the progress of the video game
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2003/0455 Prehistoric
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/201 Playing authorisation given at platform level
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/206 Game information storage, e.g. cartridges, CD ROM's, DVD's, smart cards
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/407 Data transfer via internet
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/5513 involving billing
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 3/0478 concerning life sciences, e.g. biology, ecology, nutrition, health, medicine, psychology
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2543/00046 Drinking-through lids
• CPC Class Codes: B65F 1/06 with flexible inserts, e.g. bags or sacks B65F1/0073 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B65F 1/068 with means aiding the removal of the flexible insert
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/00 User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/08 Annexed information, e.g. attachments
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/216 Handling conversation history, e.g. grouping of messages in sessions or threads
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/56 Unified messaging, e.g. interactions between e-mail, instant messaging or converged IP messaging [CPM]
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 67/131 Protocols for games, networked simulations or virtual reality

Abstract

The present invention relates to: an automatically adjusting seat, methods of playing video games by inputting a code that controls at least one aspect of the game, method of packaging cooking ingredients, methods and devices for providing gate and other travel information to passengers, a lid for a container and methods of reducing condensation, an email system for reducing size of user accounts, a toy figure or seat with a magnet, a receptacle with air inlets to prevent vacuum.

Claims

1. A system or method selected from the group consisting of:

(A) a system for saving a file selected using an email program, the system comprising;

a) an email server;

b) an email program;

c) a system for determining whether a recipient is on the same local network or whether there is a common location where sender can save a selected file and recipient can access said file;

d) a system for matching a sender and recipient with a location for saving said file;

e) a system for moving or copying a file to a location matched with said sender and recipient or a system for removing an attached file from an email message and saving the attached file to a new location before reaching a recipient; and

f) a processing mechanism that;

i) generates a link for a selected file and inserts said link into an email message, or ii) generates a notice that a file has been made available for access by sender for recipient and inserts said notice into an email message;

(B) a system for notifying an email recipient that a selected file is available for access, the system comprising;

a) an email server;

b) an email program;

c) a system for determining whether a recipient can access a file selected by a sender;

d) a processing mechanism that;

i) generates a link for a selected file and inserts said link into an email message, or ii) generates a notice that a file has been made available for access by sender for recipient and inserts said notice into an email message; and

(C) a system for notifying an email recipient that a selected file is available for access and providing access thereto, the system comprising;

a) an email server;

b) an email program;

c) a system for determining whether a recipient can access a file selected by a sender;

d) a system for providing access rights to said selected file;

e) a processing mechanism that;

i) generates a link for a selected file and inserts said link into an email message, or ii) generates a notice that a file has been made available for access by sender for recipient and inserts said notice into an email message.

(D) a method for saving a file selected using an email program, the method comprising the steps of;

a) selecting a new email message or a reply or forward of an existing email message using an email program;

b) selecting a data file using said email program;

c) determining whether a recipient is on the same local network or whether there is a common location where sender can save said file and recipient can access said file;

d) matching a sender and recipient with a location for saving said selected file;

e) saving said selected file to a location matched with said sender and recipient; and

f) generating a link for said selected file and inserting said link into said email message, or generating a notice that said selected file has been made available for access by sender for recipient and inserting said notice into said email message;

(E) a method for notifying an email recipient that a selected file is available for access, the method comprising the steps of;

a) selecting a new email message or a reply or forward of an existing email message using an email program;

b) selecting a data file using said email program;

c) determining that said recipient has access to said selected file; and

d) generating a link for said selected file and inserting said link into said email message, or generating a notice that said selected file has been made available for access by sender for recipient and inserting said notice into said email message; and

(F) a method for notifying an email recipient that a selected file is available for access and providing access thereto, the method comprising the steps of;

a) selecting a new email message or a reply or forward of an existing email message using an email program;

b) selecting a data file using said email program to make available to a recipient;

c) determining that said recipient does not have access to said selected file;

d) providing access by recipient to said selected file; and

e) generating a link for said selected file and inserting said link into said email message, or generating a notice that said selected file has been made available for access by sender for recipient and inserting said notice into said email message.

2. A container with an opening at a first end comprising one or more air inlets or valves in a second closed end or one or more air inlets or valves in a side of the container.

3. The container of claim 2 wherein:

a) said valve is a one-way valve;

b) said valve allows air to enter into the container when a negative pressure is created on the inside of the container but not when the pressure on the inside and outside of the container are equalized;

c) said valve is a one-way valve that allows air to flow into the container when a negative pressure is created on the inside of the container but not when the pressure on the inside and outside of the container are equalized;

d) said valve is fluid tight;

e) said container is a trash can;

or f) said valve is a slit valve.

4. An invention selected from the group consisting of:

(A) a cover or liner for a sink or countertop that conforms or partially conforms to the shape of a sink, countertop or both a sink and surrounding countertop, wherein said cover or liner comprises a 2-dimensional surface ornamentation or a 3-dimensional ornamentation that creates an environment conducive for play by a child;

(B) a seat or bed that automatically adjusts its position either continuously or at continually repeating time intervals, wherein said adjustments are not in response to feedback from a pressure sensor;

(C) system for playing a video game comprising;

a) a computer network comprising a video game program accessible by multiple computers;

b) a computer linked to an account and having access to said network;

c) a system for tracking video game play from said computer linked to said account;

d) a system for communication between said computer linked to said account and a charging entity, whereby information regarding game play from said computer linked to said account is transmitted to said charging entity; and

e) a system that calculates charges based on the game play information transmitted from computer linked to an account to said charging entity;

(D) a method for playing a video game comprising;

a) accessing a computer network using a computer;

b) initiating play of a video game on said computer network from said computer;

c) tracking video game play from said computer; and

d) transmitting to a charging entity information regarding game play from said computer;

(E) a lid for reducing an amount of condensation on a lower surface of a lid or for an increased rate of return of a liquid from a container condensed on a lower surface of said lid back to said container, said lid having a lower surface comprising downward facing projections that extend below the lower horizontal surface of said lid, wherein said downward facing projections are of a shape and size such that condensed liquid will move towards the lowest point of the projection and fall from the lid to the inside surface of the container.

5. (canceled)