Patents by Inventor Joseph Sharpe
Joseph Sharpe 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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Patent number: 11976138Abstract: The present application discloses cellulose ester compositions that are plasticizer free that can be processed at higher temperatures with reduced degradation. The cellulose ester compositions disclosed are useful for the preparation of articles, for example eyeglass frames, automotive parts, and toys.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Thomas Joseph Pecorini, Michael Eugene Donelson, Gary Michael Stack, Emerson Eston Sharpe, Jr., Wenlai Feng, Haining An
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Patent number: 10282941Abstract: A gaming system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include controlling a first casino wagering game. The first casino wagering game has a first credit meter balance. The operations can further include intercepting an electronic request sent from a second device to cash out a second credit meter balance for a second casino wagering game controlled by the second device. In some examples, the gaming system is independent from the second device. The operations can further include, after intercepting the electronic request, cashing out a combined total of the first credit meter balance and the second credit meter balance.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Ward, John McCormack, Joseph A. Sharpe, Craig J. Sylla
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Patent number: 10223865Abstract: A method for presenting wagering games on a wagering game machine is described herein. The method can include detecting, by an add-on gaming system of the wagering game machine, a message indicating occurrence of a first wagering game on the wager game machine. The method can further include initiating, by the add-on gaming system, a second wagering game in parallel with the first wagering game on a display device native to the wagering game machine, where the presenting is in response to the detecting the message.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2015Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Ward, Peter R. Anderson, Joseph A. Sharpe
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Publication number: 20150302695Abstract: A gaming system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include controlling a first casino wagering game. The first casino wagering game has a first credit meter balance. The operations can further include intercepting an electronic request sent from a second device to cash out a second credit meter balance for a second casino wagering game controlled by the second device. In some examples, the gaming system is independent from the second device. The operations can further include, after intercepting the electronic request, cashing out a combined total of the first credit meter balance and the second credit meter balance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Matthew J. Ward, John McCormack, Joseph A. Sharpe, Craig J. Sylla
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Publication number: 20150206387Abstract: A method for presenting wagering games on a wagering game machine is described herein. The method can include detecting, by an add-on gaming system of the wagering game machine, a message indicating occurrence of a first wagering game on the wager game machine. The method can further include initiating, by the add-on gaming system, a second wagering game in parallel with the first wagering game on a display device native to the wagering game machine, where the presenting is in response to the detecting the message.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2015Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Matthew J. Ward, Peter R. Anderson, Joseph A. Sharpe
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Patent number: 8401880Abstract: A computer network may include a host computer and a plurality of computer workstations selectively connectable thereto at which user work sessions may be initiated. Each computer workstation when disconnected from the host computer (e.g., due to server outage, etc.) may advantageously initiate a user session responsive to a user request and store session information for updating the respective user account balance when reconnected with the host computer. Additionally, when the computer workstations are connected to the host computer they may copy respective user account balances from the host computer upon initiation of user sessions, and update the copied account balances based upon computer usage during the respective user sessions. The computer network may also include at least one reservation computer for cooperating with the host computer to schedule user session reservations and provide a requesting user an estimated time before a user session will be made available.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Pharos Systems International, Inc.Inventors: Paul James Reddy, Julian Joseph Sharpe, David Andrew Teviotdale, Patrick Gibb, Peter James Riddell
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Publication number: 20100094998Abstract: A computer network may include a host computer and a plurality of computer workstations selectively connectable thereto at which user work sessions may be initiated. Each computer workstation when disconnected from the host computer (e.g., due to server outage, etc.) may advantageously initiate a user session responsive to a user request and store session information for updating the respective user account balance when reconnected with the host computer. Additionally, when the computer workstations are connected to the host computer they may copy respective user account balances from the host computer upon initiation of user sessions, and update the copied account balances based upon computer usage during the respective user sessions. The computer network may also include at least one reservation computer for cooperating with the host computer to schedule user session reservations and provide a requesting user an estimated time before a user session will be made available.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: Pharos Systems International, Inc.Inventors: Paul James Reddy, Julian Joseph Sharpe, David Andrew Teviotdale, Patrick Gibb, Peter James Riddell
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Patent number: 7657448Abstract: A computer network may include a host computer and a plurality of computer workstations selectively connectable thereto at which user work sessions may be initiated. Each computer workstation when disconnected from the host computer (e.g., due to server outage, etc.) may advantageously initiate a user session responsive to a user request and store session information for updating the respective user account balance when reconnected with the host computer. Additionally, when the computer workstations are connected to the host computer they may copy respective user account balances from the host computer upon initiation of user sessions, and update the copied account balances based upon computer usage during the respective user sessions. The computer network may also include at least one reservation computer for cooperating with the host computer to schedule user session reservations and provide a requesting user an estimated time before a user session will be made available.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2003Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Pharos Systems International, Inc.Inventors: Paul James Reddy, Julian Joseph Sharpe, David Andrew Teviotdale, Patrick Gibb, Peter James Riddell
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Publication number: 20060020423Abstract: In a method for monitoring a control loop in a process plant, process gain data associated with a control loop may be collected. The collected process gain data may be used to determine an expected process gain behavior. For example, expected values of a process variable for given values of a load variable may be determined. As another example, expected changes in a process variable for given changes in a load variable may be determined. Then, during operation of the control loop, the process gain may be monitored. If the monitored process gain substantially deviates from the expected behavior, this may indicate an abnormal situation associated with the control loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2005Publication date: January 26, 2006Applicant: FISHER-ROSEMOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Joseph Sharpe
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Publication number: 20050267710Abstract: A system for detecting abnormal situations associated with a heater in a process plant receives statistical data associated with the heater unit. The statistical data is analyzed to detect whether one or more abnormal situations associated with the heater exist. The statistical data may comprise statistical data generated based on pressure variables sensed by one or more pressure sensors associated with a furnace, a stack, a fuel supply, etc., associated with the heater. Additionally, the statistical data may comprise statistical data generated based on temperature variables sensed by one or more temperature sensors associated with the furnace, the stack, etc. If an abnormal situation is detected, an indicator of the abnormal situation may be generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2005Publication date: December 1, 2005Applicant: FISHER-ROSEMOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Louis Heavner,, Joseph Sharpe,, Evren Eryurek, Kadir Kavaklioglu
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Publication number: 20050267709Abstract: A system for detecting abnormal situations associated with a heater in a process plant receives statistical data associated with the heater unit. The statistical data is analyzed to detect whether one or more abnormal situations associated with the heater exist. The statistical data may comprise statistical data generated based on pressure variables sensed by one or more pressure sensors associated with a furnace, a stack, a fuel supply, etc., associated with the heater. Additionally, the statistical data may comprise statistical data generated based on temperature variables sensed by one or more temperature sensors associated with the furnace, the stack, etc. If an abnormal situation is detected, an indicator of the abnormal situation may be generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2004Publication date: December 1, 2005Applicant: FISHER-ROSEMOUNT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Louis Heavner, Joseph Sharpe, Evren Eryurek, Kadir Kavaklioglu
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Publication number: 20030182150Abstract: A computer network may include a host computer and a plurality of computer workstations selectively connectable thereto at which user work sessions may be initiated. Each computer workstation when disconnected from the host computer (e.g., due to server outage, etc.) may advantageously initiate a user session responsive to a user request and store session information for updating the respective user account balance when reconnected with the host computer. Additionally, when the computer workstations are connected to the host computer they may copy respective user account balances from the host computer upon initiation of user sessions, and update the copied account balances based upon computer usage during the respective user sessions. The computer network may also include at least one reservation computer for cooperating with the host computer to schedule user session reservations and provide a requesting user an estimated time before a user session will be made available.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: Pharos Systems International, Inc. Corporation of the State of DelawareInventors: Paul James Reddy, Julian Joseph Sharpe, David Andrew Teviotdale, Patrick Gibb, Peter James Riddell