Patents by Inventor Dennis R. Ward

Dennis R. Ward has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11952827
    Abstract: A system includes a portable locker configured to contain contents and a remote server. The portable locker is configured to prevent access to the contents until the portable locker arrives at a preset destination from a starting location and notify a remote server in response to a determination that the portable locker is not within a threshold range of a user device during transit to the predefined destination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Darren M. Goetz, Lisa R. Magana, Andrew L. Martinez, Uma Meyyappan, Dennis E. Montenegro, Marla M. Pacis, Timothy R. Ward, Chris Kalaboukis
  • Publication number: 20240104531
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for generating a tokenized cash code include a provider computing system associated with a provider including a network interface structured to facilitate data communication via a network and a processing circuit comprising a processor and memory. The processing circuit is structured to receive a signal from an external device indicating a monetary amount. The memory comprises a tokenize cash code circuit structured to generate a tokenized cash code associated with the monetary amount and structured for a redemption of the monetary amount at an ATM. The processing circuit is structured to transmit the tokenized cash code to a user of the external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Darren M. Goetz, Dennis E. Montenegro, Alicia Y. Moore, Timothy R. Ward
  • Patent number: 11935090
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing cash back to a customer from a linked ATM after a purchase transaction are described herein. A customer initiates the transactions using a payment check. A cash back amount is determined and an authentication passcode is created. Cash back information is then transmitted to the linked ATM. The cash back information includes the cash back amount and the authentication passcode. The authentication passcode is then provided to the customer. A cash back transaction is then authenticated using the authentication passcode, and the customer is provided with the cash back amount from the linked ATM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Darren M. Goetz, Dennis E. Montenegro, Alicia Y. Moore, Timothy R. Ward
  • Patent number: 6253754
    Abstract: Bowstrings and buss cables for compound bows have end servings with improved durability and longer life. The end servings of the bowstrings and cables are formed using flattened multi-fiber material. The multi-fiber material is wrapped in an overlapping fashion around the bowstring and cables where protection is needed. The material is further wrapped with a bias greater than a conventional side-by-side wrapped end serving. The improved servings are either applied over conventional end servings or applied directly over a bowstring as a replacement for conventional end servings. The invention is particularly useful wherever the bowstring contacts an eccentric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Inventor: Dennis R. Ward
  • Patent number: 5286035
    Abstract: An arrowhead for use in the sport of archery hunting, which has a sharpened blade, pivotally mounted within a slot in the body of the arrowhead. The blade is held in a temporarily stationary position, centered within the slot, by a rubber o-ring, until such time as the arrowhead begins to penetrate the animal. Upon penetration the rubber o-ring slides rearward onto the arrow shaft, thus allowing the blade to pivot to either side of the arrowhead body. This design allows for decreased resistance when the blade strikes a hard surface within the body of the animal, thus the arrowhead achieves greater penetration into the body of the animal, causing a longer cut and therefore increased bleeding. This will result in a quicker and more humane kill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Inventor: Dennis R. Ward
  • Patent number: 4617741
    Abstract: A rangefinding device wherein a series of movable lines are created electronically via the use of a liquid crystal display and associated circuitry. When a target of a known size, such as a deer, is "bracketed" exactly between two of these lines, the correct yardage is indicated on another portion of the liquid crystal display. The device has utility for both hunting and target purposes. The device is battery operated and is small enough and light enough to be mounted on any standard recurve bow, compound bow, or crossbow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1986
    Inventors: Marvin L. Bordeaux, Dennis R. Ward
  • Patent number: D674864
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Inventor: Dennis R. Ward