Patents by Inventor Michael R. Bates

Michael R. Bates 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).

  • SHOWER TRACK GUIDE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140259364
    Abstract: A shower track guide system for a shower enclosure may include an elevated track positioned above a base and at least one stand disposed between the base and the track. The track may be mounted to the at least one stand. A shower door may be movable along a top of the track to permit access to the shower enclosure. The stand may elevate the track above the base to permit water to flow underneath the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Steven R. Aykens, Mark A. Johnson, James L. Marlowe, Roque M. Corpuz, JR., Nicholas Pairolero, Michael R. Bates
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VALIDATING NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20140236832
    Abstract: Methods and systems for validating a negotiable instrument. One method can include obtaining an electronic image of the negotiable instrument, electronically determining a first value and a second value of the negotiable instrument based on the electronic image, and automatically validating the negotiable instrument if the first value is substantially equal to the second value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: CERTEGY CHECK SERVICES, INC.
    Inventor: Michael R. BATES
  • BUMPERLESS TOILET LID
    Publication number: 20140201895
    Abstract: A lid for a toilet including a bottom surface that faces a top surface of a seat for the toilet when the seat is in a lowered position proximate to a bowl of the toilet. The bottom surface of the lid has a sweeping profile that extends along at least a portion of the bottom surface of the lid and is configured to engage the top surface of the seat. A uniform gap between the seat and lid is defined by the sweeping profile of the lid and the material thickness of the lid when both the lid and the seat are in a lowered position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventors: Roger W. Murphy, Jeffrey T. Laundre, Michael R. Bates, David P. Ourada
  • Methods and systems for validating negotiable instruments
    Patent number: 8733633
    Abstract: Methods and systems for validating a negotiable instrument. One method can include obtaining an electronic image of the negotiable instrument, electronically determining a first value and a second value of the negotiable instrument based on the electronic image, and automatically validating the negotiable instrument if the first value is substantially equal to the second value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Certegy Check Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael R. Bates
  • SCORED NEGATIVE FILE SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20120066132
    Abstract: System and method for validating a payment. The method can include obtaining a first account identifier, accessing a database containing a plurality of risk scores, each one of the plurality of risk scores being associated with one of a plurality of account identifiers, obtaining a first risk score from the plurality of risk scores, the first risk score being associated with the first account identifier, and determining an acceptance decision by comparing the first risk score against a risk threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: eFunds Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Bates, Gregory A. Nelson
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VALIDATING NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20120045113
    Abstract: Methods and systems for validating a negotiable instrument. One method can include obtaining an electronic image of the negotiable instrument, electronically determining a first value and a second value of the negotiable instrument based on the electronic image, and automatically validating the negotiable instrument if the first value is substantially equal to the second value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: eFunds Corporation
    Inventor: Michael R. BATES
  • Scored negative file system and method
    Patent number: 8082207
    Abstract: System and method for validating a payment. The method can include obtaining a first account identifier, accessing a database containing a plurality of risk scores, each one of the plurality of risk scores being associated with one of a plurality of account identifiers, obtaining a first risk score from the plurality of risk scores, the first risk score being associated with the first account identifier, and determining an acceptance decision by comparing the first risk score against a risk threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Certegy Check Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Bates, Gregory A. Nelson
  • Methods and systems for validating negotiable instruments
    Patent number: 8074871
    Abstract: Methods and systems for validating a negotiable instrument. One method can include obtaining an electronic image of the negotiable instrument, electronically determining a first value and a second value of the negotiable instrument based on the electronic image, and automatically validating the negotiable instrument if the first value is substantially equal to the second value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Certegy Check Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael R. Bates
  • Plumbing fixture
    Patent number: D647184
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Michael R. Bates
  • Plumbing fixture
    Patent number: D657030
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Michael R. Bates
  • Toilet lid
    Patent number: D693912
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Benjamin B. Fullerton, Jr., Michael R. Bates
  • Toilet tank
    Patent number: D694379
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Michael R. Bates
  • Toilet lid
    Patent number: D695384
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Michael R. Bates
  • Toilet
    Patent number: D697599
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Michael R. Bates, Erich D. Slothower, Benjamin B. Fullerton, Jr.
  • Toilet lid
    Patent number: D697600
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Benjamin B. Fullerton, Jr., Michael R. Bates
  • Toilet
    Patent number: D697601
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Michael R. Bates, Erich D. Slothower, Benjamin B. Fullerton, Jr.
  • Toilet
    Patent number: D697602
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Michael R. Bates, Erich D. Slothower, Benjamin B. Fullerton, Jr.
  • Toilet
    Patent number: D701949
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Michael R. Bates, Herbert V. Kohler, Jr.
  • Toilet
    Patent number: D690402
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Michael R. Bates, Erich D. Slothower, Benjamin B. Fullerton, Jr.
  • Toilet lid
    Patent number: D690403
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Benjamin B. Fullerton, Jr., Michael R. Bates