Patents by Inventor John Farmer
John Farmer 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).
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Publication number: 20240173872Abstract: A method is disclosed of changing a tool on a programmable motion device. The method includes the steps of moving an attachment portion of an end effector of the programmable motion device in a continuous motion; while the attachment portion of the end effector moves in the continuous motion, engaging one of: the attachment portion of the end effector with the tool, or the tool attached to the attachment portion of the end effector with an exchange system, and continuing to move the attachment portion of the end effector in the continuous motion to change a connection status of the attachment portion of the end effector while the attachment portion of the end effector moves in the continuous motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2023Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Thomas WAGNER, John Richard AMEND, JR., William FARMER, Andrew GAUTHIER, Victoria HINCHEY, Kyle MARONEY, Matthew T. MASON, Richard MUSGRAVE, Samuel NASEEF, Thomas ALLEN
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Publication number: 20240087010Abstract: An automated teller machine comprises a communications module; an image module; a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to receive a first cheque for deposit; engage the image module to capture an image of the first cheque; send, via the communications module and to a server computer system, a signal that includes the image of the first cheque for acceptance; send, via the communications module and to an automated teller machine switch, a signal that includes a request for transaction authorization approval based on the first cheque; receive, via the communications module and from the server computer system, a signal that includes an indication of acceptance of the image of the first cheque; receive, via the communications module and from the automated teller machine switch, a signal that includes an indication of approval of the request for the transaction authorization based on the first cheque; and responsive to rType: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: The Toronto-Dominion BankInventors: A. Warren PRATTEN, Anthony Wayne MILES, Graham Allan ANDERSON, Tristan RODZEN, David H. SCHLEICHER, Robert John FARMER, Giovanni FAVRETTO, Chico Chi-Kuo LAM
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Patent number: 11875398Abstract: An automated teller machine comprises a communications module; an image module; a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to receive a first cheque for deposit; engage the image module to capture an image of the first cheque; send, via the communications module and to a server computer system, a signal that includes the image of the first cheque for acceptance; send, via the communications module and to an automated teller machine switch, a signal that includes a request for transaction authorization approval based on the first cheque; receive, via the communications module and from the server computer system, a signal that includes an indication of acceptance of the image of the first cheque; receive, via the communications module and from the automated teller machine switch, a signal that includes an indication of approval of the request for the transaction authorization based on the first cheque; and responsive to rType: GrantFiled: March 11, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: The Toronto-Dominion BankInventors: A. Warren Pratten, Anthony Wayne Miles, Graham Allan Anderson, Tristan Rodzen, David H. Schleicher, Robert John Farmer, Giovanni Favretto, Chico Chi-Kuo Lam
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Publication number: 20230289874Abstract: An automated teller machine comprises a communications module; an image module; a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to receive a first cheque for deposit; engage the image module to capture an image of the first cheque; send, via the communications module and to a server computer system, a signal that includes the image of the first cheque for acceptance; send, via the communications module and to an automated teller machine switch, a signal that includes a request for transaction authorization approval based on the first cheque; receive, via the communications module and from the server computer system, a signal that includes an indication of acceptance of the image of the first cheque; receive, via the communications module and from the automated teller machine switch, a signal that includes an indication of approval of the request for the transaction authorization based on the first cheque; and responsive to rType: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: The Toronto-Dominion BankInventors: A. Warren PRATTEN, Anthony Wayne MILES, Graham Allan ANDERSON, Tristan RODZEN, David H. SCHLEICHER, Robert John FARMER, Giovanni FAVRETTO, Chico Chi-Kuo LAM
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Patent number: 9234823Abstract: A tissue handling apparatus is provided comprising a support and a locator, for processing and embedding tissue samples. The support and cover form a chamber, within which a tissue sample is oriented prior to processing. After processing, the tissue sample within the chamber is embedded and the locator is removed, leaving the tissue sample correctly oriented in embedding material, mounted to a support, ready for microtoming.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2006Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: LEICA BIOSYSTEMS MELBOURNE PTY LTDInventors: Eduardo Vom, Chester John Henderson, Neville John Farmer
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Patent number: 8530045Abstract: A process for the production of a polymeric film comprising a copolyester having an acid component and a diol component, said acid component comprising a dicarboxylic acid and a sulfomonomer containing a sulfonate group attached to the aromatic nucleus of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, said process comprising the steps of: (i) melt-extruding a layer of said copolyester; (ii) stretching the extrudate in at least one direction; (iii) heat-setting the film by raising the temperature of the stretched film to a temperature T1 in a first heating zone such that (TM?T1 is in the range of from 5 to 30° C., and then raising the temperature of the film to a temperature T2 in a second heating zone such that (TM?T2 is in the range of from 0 to 10° C.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Inventors: William Alasdair MacDonald, Pierre Georges Osborne Moussalli, Kenneth Evans, Julian Peter Attard, David Boyce, Brian John Farmer, David Edward Robins
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Publication number: 20100212804Abstract: A process for the production of a polymeric film comprising a copolyester having an acid component and a diol component, said acid component comprising a dicarboxylic acid and a sulfomonomer containing a sulfonate group attached to the aromatic nucleus of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, said process comprising the steps of: (i) melt-extruding a layer of said copolyester; (ii) stretching the extrudate in at least one direction; (iii) heat-setting the film by raising the temperature of the stretched film to a temperature T1 in a first heating zone such that (TM?T1 is in the range of from 5 to 30° C., and then raising the temperature of the film to a temperature T2 in a second heating zone such that (TM?T2 is in the range of from 0 to 10° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited PartnershipInventors: William Alasdair MacDonald, Pierre Georges Osborne Moussalli, Kenneth Evans, Jullian Peter Attard, David Boyce, Christopher Charles Naylor, Brian John Farmer, David Edward Robins
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Patent number: 7718104Abstract: A process for the production of a polymeric film comprising a copolyester having an acid component and a diol component, said acid component comprising a dicarboxylic acid and a sulfomonomer containing a sulfonate group attached to the aromatic nucleus of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, said process comprising the steps of: (i) melt-extruding a layer of said copolyester; (ii) stretching the extrudate in at least one direction; (iii) heat-setting the film by raising the temperature of the stretched film to a temperature T1 in a first heating zone such that (TM-T1) is in the range of from 5 to 30° C., and then raising the temperature of the film to a temperature T2 in a second heating zone such that (TM-T2 is in the range of from 0 to 10° C.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2002Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Dupont Teijin Films US Ltd.Inventors: William Alasdair MacDonald, Pierre Georges Osborne Moussalli, Kenneth Evans, Julian Peter Attard, David Boyce, Christopher Charles Naylor, Brian John Farmer, legal representative, David Edward Robins, legal representative
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Publication number: 20080254504Abstract: A tissue handling apparatus is provided comprising a support and a locator, for processing and embedding tissue samples. The support and cover form a chamber, within which a tissue sample is oriented prior to processing. After processing, the tissue sample within the chamber is embedded and the locator is removed, leaving the tissue sample correctly oriented in embedding material, mounted to a support, ready for microtoming.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2006Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: LEICA BIOSYSTEMS MELBOURNE PTY LTDInventors: Eduardo Vom, Chester John Henderson, Neville John Farmer
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Publication number: 20060054459Abstract: The invention relates to an improved apparatus and method for assembling a battery. The invention includes an improved apparatus and method for sealing a battery case closure to a battery case. The apparatus comprises a device for moving a carrier with fluid pressure through fluid conduits disposed internal a shaft. A novel case stop is disclosed for stopping and positioning a battery case on a support. A method is disclosed for heating a battery case with a case heater. A conveyor system is included for sequentially moving a plurality of flat battery components such as case closures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2005Publication date: March 16, 2006Applicant: Farmer Mold & Machine Works, Inc.Inventors: John Farmer, Randy Erwin
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Patent number: 6012925Abstract: This invention is directed toward a method of doing business, wherein a first entity, referred to as the Secondary Guarantor, engages in the business of providing and evaluating financial guarantees by way of a joint venture or other arrangement with a second entity, hereafter referred to as the Primary Guarantor, authorized by the appropriate authorities to engage in the writing of financial guarantees. These entities combine to form the "guarantor" or the "company". The guarantee is preferably sold by the secondary guarantor entity to an owner of a product or commodity, and guarantees that the owner will obtain a remuneration subsidy or "settlement" for the product or commodity at the time of sale, should the sale price be below the cost to produce the product or commodity.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1997Date of Patent: January 11, 2000Inventors: James B. Kelly, John Farmer, Mike Warren, James R. Hartman