Patents by Inventor Mark E. Roberts

Mark E. Roberts 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: 11799091
    Abstract: Provided herein is a redox flow battery comprising an anode comprising anodic redox mediators; a negative electrolyte tank comprising an anolyte; and an anode pump capable of circulating the anolyte through the anode. The redox flow battery further comprises a cathode comprising cathodic redox mediators; a positive electrolyte tank comprising a catholyte and a cathode pump capable of circulating the catholyte through the cathode. A separator is between the anode and cathode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Clemson University
    Inventors: Mark E. Roberts, Robert K. Emmett, Stephen E. Creager
  • Patent number: 11532010
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing targeted marketing to goods and services provides and consumer resource management services to consumers. An example system and method for targeted marketing comprises collecting transaction data from point-of-sale (POS) terminals and using a consumer identifier in the transaction data to access stored information about the consumer. This information may be used to target offers and advertisement to the consumer. In an example system for consumer resource management, a consumer may configure a consumer account on the enterprise infrastructure via a web-site. The consumer may use the consumer account to purchase and configure gift cards that may be used for purchasing goods and services. A universal transaction identifier may be associated with the consumer account and used to purchase goods and services from more than one selected goods and services providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Roberts, Jennifer K. Mathe, Khahn Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20210320305
    Abstract: Provided herein is a redox flow battery comprising an anode comprising anodic redox mediators; a negative electrolyte tank comprising an anolyte; and an anode pump capable of circulating the anolyte through the anode. The redox flow battery further comprises a cathode comprising cathodic redox mediators; a positive electrolyte tank comprising a catholyte and a cathode pump capable of circulating the catholyte through the cathode. A separator is between the anode and cathode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Mark E. Roberts, Robert K. Emmett, Stephen E. Creager
  • Patent number: 11062342
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing targeted marketing to goods and services provides and consumer resource management services to consumers. An example system and method for targeted marketing comprises collecting transaction data from point-of-sale (POS) terminals and using a consumer identifier in the transaction data to access stored information about the consumer. This information may be used to target offers and advertisement to the consumer. In an example system for consumer resource management, a consumer may configure a consumer account on the enterprise infrastructure via a web-site. The consumer may use the consumer account to purchase and configure gift cards that may be used for purchasing goods and services. A universal transaction identifier may be associated with the consumer account and used to purchase goods and services from more than one selected goods and services providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Roberts, Jennifer K. Mathe
  • Publication number: 20210125215
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing targeted marketing to goods and services provides and consumer resource management services to consumers. An example system and method for targeted marketing comprises collecting transaction data from point-of-sale (POS) terminals and using a consumer identifier in the transaction data to access stored information about the consumer. This information may be used to target offers and advertisement to the consumer. In an example system for consumer resource management, a consumer may configure a consumer account on the enterprise infrastructure via a web-site. The consumer may use the consumer account to purchase and configure gift cards that may be used for purchasing goods and services. A universal transaction identifier may be associated with the consumer account and used to purchase goods and services from more than one selected goods and services providers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Roberts, Jennifer K. Mathe, Khahn Nguyen
  • Patent number: 10915917
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing targeted marketing to goods and services provides and consumer resource management services to consumers. An example system and method for targeted marketing comprises collecting transaction data from point-of-sale (POS) terminals and using a consumer identifier in the transaction data to access stored information about the consumer. This information may be used to target offers and advertisement to the consumer. In an example system for consumer resource management, a consumer may configure a consumer account on the enterprise infrastructure via a web-site. The consumer may use the consumer account to purchase and configure gift cards that may be used for purchasing goods and services. A universal transaction identifier may be associated with the consumer account and used to purchase goods and services from more than one selected goods and services providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Roberts, Jennifer K. Mathe, Khahn Nguyen
  • Patent number: 10755298
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing targeted marketing to goods and services provides and consumer resource management services to consumers. An example system and method for targeted marketing comprises collecting transaction data from point-of-sale (POS) terminals and using a consumer identifier in the transaction data to access stored information about the consumer. This information may be used to target offers and advertisement to the consumer. In an example system for consumer resource management, a consumer may configure a consumer account on the enterprise infrastructure via a web-site. The consumer may use the consumer account to purchase and configure gift cards that may be used for purchasing goods and services. A universal transaction identifier may be associated with the consumer account and used to purchase goods and services from more than one selected goods and services providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: BLACKHAWK NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Mark E. Roberts, Jennifer K. Mathe, Khahn Nguyen
  • Patent number: 10726439
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing targeted marketing to goods and services provides and consumer resource management services to consumers. An example system and method for targeted marketing comprises collecting transaction data from point-of-sale (POS) terminals and using a consumer identifier in the transaction data to access stored information about the consumer. This information may be used to target offers and advertisement to the consumer. In an example system for consumer resource management, a consumer may configure a consumer account on the enterprise infrastructure via a web-site. The consumer may use the consumer account to purchase and configure gift cards that may be used for purchasing goods and services. A universal transaction identifier may be associated with the consumer account and used to purchase goods and services from more than one selected goods and services providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: BLACKHAWK NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Mark E. Roberts, Jennifer K. Mathe, Khanh Nguyen
  • Patent number: 10693188
    Abstract: Methods compositions for controlling lithium-ion cell performance, using thermally responsive electrolytes incorporating compounds that exhibit a phase transition at elevated temperatures and are suited for incorporation into lithium-ion and lithium-metal cells are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Clemson University
    Inventors: Mark E Roberts, Jesse C Kelly
  • Patent number: 10672022
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing gift card exchange opportunities to consumers. For example, a consumer may elect to trade registered gifts cards by selecting the gift cards to swap and indicating the value of the card to be swapped. Cards may be digitally swapped, for example, via a universal transaction card, or gift cards may be cancelled and replaced with one or more new cards and partial gift card values may be exchanged. The consumer may use a consumer account to purchase and configure gift cards that may be used for purchasing goods and services. A universal transaction identifier may be associated with the consumer account and used to purchase goods and services from more than one selected goods and services providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: BLACKHAWK NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Mark E. Roberts, Jennifer K. Mathe, Khanh Nguyen
  • Patent number: 10621611
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing targeted marketing to goods and services provides and consumer resource management services to consumers. An example system and method for targeted marketing comprises collecting transaction data from point-of-sale (POS) terminals and using a consumer identifier in the transaction data to access stored information about the consumer. This information may be used to target offers and advertisement to the consumer. In an example system for consumer resource management, a consumer may configure a consumer account on the enterprise infrastructure via a web-site. The consumer may use the consumer account to purchase and configure gift cards that may be used for purchasing goods and services. A universal transaction identifier may be associated with the consumer account and used to purchase goods and services from more than one selected goods and services providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: BLACKHAWK NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Mark E. Roberts, Jennifer K. Mathe, Khanh Nguyen
  • Patent number: 10163121
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing targeted marketing to goods and services provides and consumer resource management services to consumers. An example system and method for targeted marketing comprises collecting transaction data from point-of-sale (POS) terminals and using a consumer identifier in the transaction data to access stored information about the consumer. This information may be used to target offers and advertisement to the consumer. In an example system for consumer resource management, a consumer may configure a consumer account on the enterprise infrastructure via a web-site. The consumer may use the consumer account to purchase and configure gift cards that may be used for purchasing goods and services. A universal transaction identifier may be associated with the consumer account and used to purchase goods and services from more than one selected goods and services providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: BLACKHAWK NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Mark E. Roberts, Jennifer K. Mathe, Khanh Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20180025376
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing targeted marketing to goods and services provides and consumer resource management services to consumers. An example system and method for targeted marketing comprises collecting transaction data from point-of-sale (POS) terminals and using a consumer identifier in the transaction data to access stored information about the consumer. This information may be used to target offers and advertisement to the consumer. In an example system for consumer resource management, a consumer may configure a consumer account on the enterprise infrastructure via a web-site. The consumer may use the consumer account to purchase and configure gift cards that may be used for purchasing goods and services. A universal transaction identifier may be associated with the consumer account and used to purchase goods and services from more than one selected goods and services providers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Mark E. Roberts, Jennifer K. Mathe, Khanh Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20180018690
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing targeted marketing to goods and services provides and consumer resource management services to consumers. An example system and method for targeted marketing comprises collecting transaction data from point-of-sale (POS) terminals and using a consumer identifier in the transaction data to access stored information about the consumer. This information may be used to target offers and advertisement to the consumer. In an example system for consumer resource management, a consumer may configure a consumer account on the enterprise infrastructure via a web-site. The consumer may use the consumer account to purchase and configure gift cards that may be used for purchasing goods and services. A universal transaction identifier may be associated with the consumer account and used to purchase goods and services from more than one selected goods and services providers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Mark E. Roberts, Jennifer K. Mathe, Khanh Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20170372343
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing targeted marketing to goods and services provides and consumer resource management services to consumers. An example system and method for targeted marketing comprises collecting transaction data from point-of-sale (POS) terminals and using a consumer identifier in the transaction data to access stored information about the consumer. This information may be used to target offers and advertisement to the consumer. In an example system for consumer resource management, a consumer may configure a consumer account on the enterprise infrastructure via a web-site. The consumer may use the consumer account to purchase and configure gift cards that may be used for purchasing goods and services. A universal transaction identifier may be associated with the consumer account and used to purchase goods and services from more than one selected goods and services providers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Mark E. Roberts, Jennifer K. Mathe, Khanh Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20170364940
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing targeted marketing to goods and services provides and consumer resource management services to consumers. An example system and method for targeted marketing comprises collecting transaction data from point-of-sale (POS) terminals and using a consumer identifier in the transaction data to access stored information about the consumer. This information may be used to target offers and advertisement to the consumer. In an example system for consumer resource management, a consumer may configure a consumer account on the enterprise infrastructure via a web-site. The consumer may use the consumer account to purchase and configure gift cards that may be used for purchasing goods and services. A universal transaction identifier may be associated with the consumer account and used to purchase goods and services from more than one selected goods and services providers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Mark E. Roberts, Jennifer K. Mathe, Khanh Nguyen
  • Patent number: 9792619
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing targeted marketing to goods and services provides and consumer resource management services to consumers. An example system and method for targeted marketing comprises collecting transaction data from point-of-sale (POS) terminals and using a consumer identifier in the transaction data to access stored information about the consumer. This information may be used to target offers and advertisement to the consumer. In an example system for consumer resource management, a consumer may configure a consumer account on the enterprise infrastructure via a web-site. The consumer may use the consumer account to purchase and configure gift cards that may be used for purchasing goods and services. A universal transaction identifier may be associated with the consumer account and used to purchase goods and services from more than one selected goods and services providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: BLACKHAWK NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Mark E. Roberts, Jennifer K. Mathe, Khahn Nguyen
  • Patent number: 9785961
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing targeted marketing to goods and services provides and consumer resource management services to consumers. An example system and method for targeted marketing comprises collecting transaction data from point-of-sale (POS) terminals and using a consumer identifier in the transaction data to access stored information about the consumer. This information may be used to target offers and advertisement to the consumer. In an example system for consumer resource management, a consumer may configure a consumer account on the enterprise infrastructure via a web-site. The consumer may use the consumer account to purchase and configure gift cards that may be used for purchasing goods and services. A universal transaction identifier may be associated with the consumer account and used to purchase goods and services from more than one selected goods and services providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: BLACKHAWK NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Mark E. Roberts, Jennifer K. Mathe
  • Patent number: 9785962
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing targeted marketing to goods and services provides and consumer resource management services to consumers. An example system and method for targeted marketing comprises collecting transaction data from point-of-sale (POS) terminals and using a consumer identifier in the transaction data to access stored information about the consumer. This information may be used to target offers and advertisement to the consumer. In an example system for consumer resource management, a consumer may configure a consumer account on the enterprise infrastructure via a web-site. The consumer may use the consumer account to purchase and configure gift cards that may be used for purchasing goods and services. A universal transaction identifier may be associated with the consumer account and used to purchase goods and services from more than one selected goods and services providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: BLACKHAWK NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Mark E. Roberts, Jennifer K. Mathe, Khahn Nguyen
  • Patent number: 9550168
    Abstract: A programmable pH buffer comprises a copolymer that changes pKa at a lower critical solution temperature (LCST) in water. The copolymer comprises a thermally programmable polymer that undergoes a hydrophobic-to-hydrophilic phase change at the LCST and an electrolytic polymer that exhibits acid-base properties that are responsive to the phase change. The programmable pH buffer can be used to sequester CO2 into water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Sandia Corporation
    Inventors: Dara Van Gough, Dale L. Huber, Bruce C. Bunker, Mark E. Roberts