John M Funk

US Patent:

8484294, Jul 9, 2013

Filed:

May 2, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/847753

Inventors:

Michael Raneri - San Francisco CA, US
Paul Chisaki - Fremont CA, US
John Funk - Evergreen CO, US

Assignee:

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709206, 709201, 709203, 709218, 709219, 709245

Abstract:

A system and method delivers e-mail messages if it can validate the master name server, MX record, or both for the mail domain in the address of the message. Otherwise, the message may be sent by alternate means, such as a message printed and mailed.

US Patent:

20080283537, Nov 20, 2008

Filed:

Apr 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/111170

Inventors:

David Smith - Monticello IL, US
Barbara Smith - Monticello IL, US
John Funk - Evergreen CO, US

Assignee:

Evergreen Innovation Partners I, LP - Evergreen CO

International Classification:

A47G 19/22
B67D 5/06
B65D 25/40

US Classification:

220713, 220714, 2221455, 222566

Abstract:

Spill-resistant cups for consuming beverages with delivery systems for simultaneously dispensing one or more agents which can reduce the rate of beverage-induced tooth decay and/or enamel erosion are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the spill-resistant cup can include a hollow cup body defining a beverage holding chamber. The spill-resistant cup also includes a lid assembly with a drinking spout having one or more spaced-apart drinking holes. The drinking spout is configured to be engaged by a consumer's mouth. The lid assembly can positively engage the cup body to enclose the beverage holding chamber. The spill-resistant cup can also include an agent delivery system for controlled delivery of the active ingredient to the consumer's mouth. Further, the spill-resistant cup can include a flow control element configured to limit a flow rate of the beverage from the beverage holding chamber to the drinking holes disposed in the drinking spout.