Patents by Inventor Lori Lee Wise

Lori Lee Wise 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: 10489269
    Abstract: A technique for generating terminal resource recommendations is discussed. Terminal activity status data is retrieved from a number of sensors in order to generate and render terminal resource recommendations. The activity status data is used to calculate a current active terminal recommendation indicative of the number of terminals needed to currently satisfy a particular service metric. A predicted active terminal recommendation indicative of the number of terminals needed at a specified future time period in order to satisfy a particular service metric at the specified future time period may also be generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Tyler Caution, Tricia Mcpherson Hicks, Lori Lee Wise, Douglas Jahe Ryner, Joshua David Osmon, Jaclyn Moreda
  • Patent number: 10460573
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a fixture and method for a fixture (referred to as a Two Way Fixture) displaying and holding objects for sale at a retail store. The two way fixture includes a free-standing frame which is formed by a I-shaped base portion and a U-shaped upright portion. A pair of tempered hardboards are inserted in the middle of the U-shaped upright portion. The two way fixture has shelves and wire racks mounted to the sides of the U-Shaped upright portion. The shelves, I-shaped base portion, and wire racks create a volume allows for the two way fixture to hide or obscure a cash box storing components of a point-of-sale (POS) station while keeping the electronic components live and updated. The two way fixture can surround the pole and the cash box without having to remove the pole or lift the bin over the cash box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Lori Lee Wise, Tricia Mcpherson Hicks
  • Publication number: 20190156637
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a fixture and method for a fixture (referred to as a Two Way Fixture) displaying and holding objects for sale at a retail store. The two way fixture is includes a free-standing frame which is formed by a I-shaped base portion and a U-shaped upright portion. A pair of tempered hardboards are inserted in the middle of the U-shaped upright portion. The two way fixture has shelves and wire racks mounted to the sides of the U-Shaped upright portion. The shelves, I-shaped base portion, and wire racks create a volume allows for the two way fixture to hide or obscure the a cash box storing components of a point-of-sale (POS) station while keeping the electronic components live and updated. The two way fixture can surround the pole and the cash box without having to remove the pole or lift the bin over the cash box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Lori Lee Wise, Tricia McPherson Hicks
  • Patent number: 10223876
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a fixture and method for a fixture (referred to as a Two Way Fixture) displaying and holding objects for sale at a retail store. The two way fixture is includes a free-standing frame which is formed by a I-shaped base portion and a U-shaped upright portion. A pair of tempered hardboards are inserted in the middle of the U-shaped upright portion. The two way fixture has shelves and wire racks mounted to the sides of the U-Shaped upright portion. The shelves, I-shaped base portion, and wire racks create a volume allows for the two way fixture to hide or obscure the a cash box storing components of a point-of-sale (POS) station while keeping the electronic components live and updated. The two way fixture can surround the pole and the cash box without having to remove the pole or lift the bin over the cash box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Lori Lee Wise, Tricia Mcpherson Hicks
  • Publication number: 20180308322
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a fixture and method for a fixture (referred to as a Two Way Fixture) displaying and holding objects for sale at a retail store. The two way fixture is includes a free-standing frame which is formed by a I-shaped base portion and a U-shaped upright portion. A pair of tempered hardboards are inserted in the middle of the U-shaped upright portion. The two way fixture has shelves and wire racks mounted to the sides of the U-Shaped upright portion. The shelves, I-shaped base portion, and wire racks create a volume allows for the two way fixture to hide or obscure the a cash box storing components of a point-of-sale (POS) station while keeping the electronic components live and updated. The two way fixture can surround the pole and the cash box without having to remove the pole or lift the bin over the cash box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Lori Lee Wise, Tricia Mcpherson Hicks
  • Patent number: 10037659
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a fixture and method for a fixture (referred to as a Two Way Fixture) displaying and holding objects for sale at a retail store. The two way fixture includes a free-standing frame which is formed by a I-shaped base portion and a U-shaped upright portion. A pair of tempered hardboards are inserted in the middle of the U-shaped upright portion. The two way fixture has shelves and wire racks mounted to the sides of the U-Shaped upright portion. The shelves, I-shaped base portion, and wire racks create a volume allows for the two way fixture to hide or obscure a cash box, therefor storing components of a point-of-sale (POS) station while keeping the electronic components live and updated. The two way fixture can be configured to surround the pole and the cash box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Lori Lee Wise, Tricia Mcpherson Hicks
  • Patent number: 9916737
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a method, system and assembly for storing components of a point-of-sale (POS) station while keeping the electronic components live and updated. All non-electronic and electronic components of a POS station are disassembled. The non-electronic components except for a cash box with an open face are removed from the sales floor. The electronic components are stored within the inner cavity of the cash box. The open face of the cash box is securely covered using a shroud. The electronic components are kept live and updated using an network and electricity pole resting in a hollow opening of the cash box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua David Osmon, Tricia Mcpherson Hicks, Lori Lee Wise
  • Publication number: 20180024907
    Abstract: A technique for generating terminal resource recommendations is discussed. Terminal activity status data is retrieved from a number of sensors in order to generate and render terminal resource recommendations. The activity status data is used to calculate a current active terminal recommendation indicative of the number of terminals needed to currently satisfy a particular service metric. A predicted active terminal recommendation indicative of the number of terminals needed at a specified future time period in order to satisfy a particular service metric at the specified future time period may also be generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Tyler Caution, Tricia Mcpherson Hicks, Lori Lee Wise, Douglas Jahe Ryner, Joshua David Osmon, Jaclyn Moreda
  • Publication number: 20170178463
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a fixture and method for a fixture (referred to as a Two Way Fixture) displaying and holding objects for sale at a retail store. The two way fixture is includes a free-standing frame which is formed by a I-shaped base portion and a U-shaped upright portion. A pair of tempered hardboards are inserted in the middle of the U-shaped upright portion. The two way fixture has shelves and wire racks mounted to the sides of the U-Shaped upright portion. The shelves, I-shaped base portion, and wire racks create a volume allows for the two way fixture to hide or obscure the a cash box storing components of a point-of-sale (POS) station while keeping the electronic components live and updated. The two way fixture can surround the pole and the cash box without having to remove the pole or lift the bin over the cash box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Lori Lee Wise, Tricia Mcpherson Hicks
  • Publication number: 20170143138
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a fixture and method for a fixture (referred to as a dump bin) displaying and holding objects for sale at a retail store. The dump bin is configured to have and adjustable grating that forms a support surface within the bin for holding items. Providing an adjustable grating allows the bin to be disposed over another fixture in the store to hide or obscure the a cash box storing components of a point-of-sale (POS) station while keeping the electronic components live and updated. The dump bin can be configured with a door to allow the bin to surround the pole and the cash box without having to remove the pole or lift the bin over the cash box. When the door is closed, a perimeter of the bin can surround the cash box and pole. When the dump bin is used independent of the cash box, the grating can be positioned within the bin so that the bin has a greater receiving volume to hold more merchandise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Lori Lee Wise, Tricia McPherson Hicks
  • Publication number: 20170076559
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a method, system and assembly for storing components of a point-of-sale (POS) station while keeping the electronic components live and updated. All non-electronic and electronic components of a POS station are disassembled. The non-electronic components except for a cash box with an open face are removed from the sales floor. The electronic components are stored within the inner cavity of the cash box. The open face of the cash box is securely covered using a shroud. The electronic components are kept live and updated using an network and electricity pole resting in a hollow opening of the cash box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Joshua David Osmon, Tricia Mcpherson Hicks, Lori Lee Wise