THOMAS MICHAEL ADAMS
Pilots at Grand Park, San Antonio, TX

2013013, May 23, 2013

Nov 8, 2012

13/672110

Thomas H. Adams - San Antonio TX, US
Michael Thomas Raftelis - San Antonio TX, US

AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. - Atlanta GA

H04N 7/025, H04N 21/431, H04N 7/24

725 13, 725 97, 725 34

A method includes receiving first, second, and third content streams at a first device via a distribution system. The second content stream is selected by a second device and the third content stream is selected by a third device. The method also includes sending data to a display device to concurrently present the first, second, and third content streams and first, second, and third regions, respectively. A content control and buffer module is instructed to request a fourth content stream in response to receiving a request made at the second device. The method further includes sending data to the display device to display the fourth content stream in the first region. In response to the request, the first content stream replaces the second content stream in the second region.

7870602, Jan 11, 2011

Sep 14, 2005

11/226115

Thomas H. Adams - San Antonio TX, US
Michael Raftelis - San Antonio TX, US

AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. - Reno NV

G06F 21/00, H04L 29/06

726 11, 713153

A system and method of using a controller and firewall devices. Each of the firewall devices operate in an active mode during normal operation. The method may include the steps of determining when a first and/or second redundant data packet is received from a first/second firewall device, respectively, determining a valid sequence number, and transmitting the first/second redundant data packet to a target device when a sequence number of the first/second redundant data packet matches the valid sequence number and a first/second logical condition is satisfied, respectively. The first/second logical condition is at least one of the second/first firewall device is failed, a sequence number of the second/first redundant data packet varies from the valid sequence number, and the first/second firewall device is a primary firewall device.

8201235, Jun 12, 2012

Oct 13, 2010

12/903344

Thomas H. Adams - San Antonio TX, US
Michael T. Raftelis - Austin TX, US

AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. - Atlanta GA

H04L 29/06

726 11, 713153

A system includes first and second firewalls and a controller. The first firewall is configured to perform a firewall function on a first redundant input data packet and output the first input packet as a first redundant output data packet according to the firewall function. The second firewall is configured to perform the firewall function on a second redundant input data packet and output the second input packet as a second redundant output data packet according to the firewall function. The output packets are at least substantially similar when the firewall devices function properly. The controller is configured to receive the output packets from the firewalls, transmit at a given time one of the output packets, transmit the first output packet while the second firewall is failed, and transmit the second output packet while the first firewall is failed.

2012011, May 17, 2012

Nov 10, 2011

13/294173

Thomas M. ADAMS - San Antonio TX, US
Andris Kalns - Helotes TX, US

A43B 23/28

36 585

Systems for securing shoes to the feet utilizing a one pull fit adjustment set of straps. The embodiments each utilize a number of straps, some fixed and some variable in length, positioned at select points across and around the top and sides of the shoe. At least one strap in the system provides an adjustable length whereby all straps may be drawn together to create a fit that tightens the shoe, preferably in both a horizontal and a vertical direction across the profile of the shoe. The systems use a variety of strong, but lightweight, nylon buckles, strips, anchor loops, and combinations thereof to permit the attachment and motion of the adjustment straps over the top and sides of the shoe. Three-point, as well as two-point attachment embodiments, most with a one pull adjustment are described. The systems are preferably on the medial side of the shoe.

2007021, Sep 13, 2007

Mar 9, 2006

11/372359

Thomas Adams - San Antonio TX, US
Yolius Diroo - San Antonio TX, US
Michael Raftelis - San Antonio TX, US
Craig Schreader - San Antonio TX, US

H04M 1/00, H04M 9/00

379413030

A phone converter system may allow a phone customer to keep a standard phone where the dial tone is maintained even when power is lost in the home. The phone converter system is maintained in the phone company's network, and not in the user's home. The phone converter system includes a local telephone provider with a power output from an SAI of IDF to a user telephone, a phone converter device to supply power and phone services to the user telephone, and an interface between the phone converter and network equipment. Utilizing the phone converter system may eliminate the use of battery backup in the customer's home.

2007025, Oct 25, 2007

Mar 23, 2006

11/387535

Thomas Adams - San Antonio TX, US
Steven Wollmershauser - San Antonio TX, US
Brian Wilson - San Antonio TX, US
Yolius Diroo - San Antonio TX, US
William Hurst - San Antonio TX, US

SBC Knowledge Ventures, LP - Reno NV

H04N 7/173, H04N 7/16

725028000, 725135000, 725105000

A system and method of editing video content is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the method includes receiving a command at a set-top box device, wherein the command includes a request to edit at least one objectionable audio portion associated with video content. The method also includes receiving the video content at the set-top box device, wherein the video content includes a closed-caption component. The method also includes determining whether the closed-caption component of the video content includes text related to the at least one objectionable audio portion.

4538367, Sep 3, 1985

Aug 23, 1983

6/525725

Thomas M. Adams - San Antonio TX

Kaepa, Inc. - San Antonio TX

A43B 1100, F16G 1104

36 50

This lacing assembly is for use with an article of footwear and includes lower and upper vamp sections connected by a single continuous lace. The lower vamp section includes opposed vamp portions having lace-receiving elements at the lower portion and upwardly adjacent lace-receiving locking elements fixedly attached to said vamp portions. The upper vamp section includes opposed vamp portions having lace receiving elements and the lower and upper vamp sections are secured by a single continuous lace. The opposed locking elements of the lower vamp permit the fit of the lower vamp section to be adjusted selectively and independently of the upper vamp sections.

2008002, Jan 31, 2008

Jul 31, 2006

11/496684

Edward A. Walter - Boeme TX, US
Thomas Hinman Adams - San Antonio TX, US
Jerald Robert Howcroft - Beverly Hills MI, US

SBC Knowledge Ventures L.P. - Reno NV

G06Q 30/00, H04N 7/10

705 14, 725 32

A method and system are disclosed for inserting advertising and content in an internet protocol (IP) network, the method including accepting a request at an IP travel server associated with a travel zone from a traveling client device in the travel zone to receive home advertising content associated with a home zone and receiving the home advertising content from the home server at the IP travel server associated with the travel zone.

4200998, May 6, 1980

May 30, 1978

5/910774

Thomas M. Adams - San Antonio TX

A43B 1100, F16G 1104

36 50

A lacing assembly for a shoe, and particularly an athletic shoe, in which the side quarters include separate lower and upper vamp sections that are secured by a single lace extending therebetween. A clamp connects the lace at the lower vamp section, while the lace is secured separately at the upper vamp section, for selectively adjusting and maintaining the fit of each vamp section independently of the other vamp section. The clamp is carried by the lace between the lower and upper vamp sections. More particularly, the clamp is slidably mounted on the lace for selectively moving down or up on the lace upon adjusting the fit of the lower vamp section, the clamp selectively fixing the lace to maintain the desired adjusted fit of the lower vamp section.

2006024, Nov 2, 2006

Apr 27, 2005

11/115925

Thomas Adams - San Antonio TX, US
Yolius Diroo - San Antonio TX, US
Edward Walter - Boerne TX, US

SBC Knowledge Ventures, L.P. - Reno NV

G06F 12/14

713193000

A method and system of securing electronic data. A protection feature may be included with the data to securing the user thereof. The protection feature may become active upon a triggering event to secure the data.