Patents by Inventor Troy McConnell

Troy McConnell 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: 12083814
    Abstract: Examples are directed toward anticounterfeit markings printed on a substrate. A method includes determining with a microprocessor running computer executable code non-transitorily stored on tangible computer readable media that: a first microprinting appears on a front side of the substrate as front side markings of first portions of a plurality of characters having dimensions in a micrometer range when viewed from the front side with reflected light, a second microprinting appears on a back side of the substrate as back side markings of second portions of the plurality of characters having dimensions in the micrometer range when viewed from the back side with reflected light, and the first microprinting and the second microprinting in combination appear as microprinting of whole characters of the plurality of characters when viewed with transmitted light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: The United of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland Security
    Inventors: Joel Zlotnick, Jordan Brough, Troy Eberhardt, Tyra McConnell, Elizabeth Gil, Traci Moran
  • Patent number: 11117719
    Abstract: A container cap with a body having a lower portion with internal threads for connecting to a container, and an upper portion defining a main opening. The upper cap portion having a first surface defining a partial opening and a stem protruding through the main opening. The lower cap portion having a second surface defining a partial opening. The upper and lower cap portions configured to rotate with respect to one another such that the partial openings align between a closed position and an open position to selectively permit fluid flow therethrough. A method for capping a container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Inventor: Troy McConnell
  • Publication number: 20210214133
    Abstract: A container cap with a body having a lower portion with internal threads for connecting to a container, and an upper portion defining a main opening. The upper cap portion having a first surface defining a partial opening and a stem protruding through the main opening. The lower cap portion having a second surface defining a partial opening. The upper and lower cap portions configured to rotate with respect to one another such that the partial openings align between a closed position and an open position to selectively permit fluid flow therethrough. A method for capping a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventor: Troy McConnell
  • Patent number: 6934841
    Abstract: A system for customizing individual internet access includes a server that registers a user with the system, stores information pertaining to internet sites the user is authorized to access, and controls the user's access to internet sites. A carding station is provided to enter personal identification information about the user and information regarding internet sites the user is authorized to access into the system. The carding station also generates a personal smart card for the user that includes a read only memory storing a serial number that correlates with data about the user stored in the server. An internet station is provided to allow the user to view the internet only with his or her personal smart card. While accessing the internet, the server controls the user's access to internet sites based on whether the information stored in the server indicates that the user is authorized to access the specific internet sites that are requested to be displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Stephen L. Boyles, Richard C. Leinecker, Jochen E. Fischer, Clyde G. Moody, Jr., Troy McConnell, Ken Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20040172552
    Abstract: A system for customizing individual internet access includes a server that registers a user with the system, stores information pertaining to internet sites the user is authorized to access, and controls the user's access to internet sites. A carding station is provided to enter personal identification information about the user and information regarding internet sites the user is authorized to access into the system. The carding station also generates a personal smart card for the user that includes a read only memory storing a serial number that correlates with data about the user stored in the server. An internet station is provided to allow the user to view the internet only with his or her personal smart card. While accessing the internet, the server controls the user's access to internet sites based on whether the information stored in the server indicates that the user is authorized to access the specific internet sites that are requested to be displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Stephen L. Boyles, Richard C. Leinecker, Jochen E. Fischer, Clyde G. Moody, Troy McConnell, Ken Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 6738901
    Abstract: A system for customizing individual internet access includes a server that registers a user with the system, stores information pertaining to internet sites the user is authorized to access, and controls the user's access to internet sites. A carding station is provided to enter personal identification information about the user and information regarding internet sites the user is authorized to access into the system. The carding station also generates a personal smart card for the user that includes a read only memory storing a serial number that correlates with data about the user stored in the server. An internet station is provided to allow the user to view the internet only with his or her personal smart card. While accessing the internet, the server controls the user's access to internet sites based on whether the information stored in the server indicates that the user is authorized to access the specific internet sites that are requested to be displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Stephen L. Boyles, Richard C. Leinecker, Jochen E. Fischer, Clyde G. Moody, Jr., Troy McConnell, Ken Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 6057931
    Abstract: The present invention provides a color-control method for use in an image reproducing process where the image is reduced to a plurality of pixels, with each pixel having a color value. The color control method uses a color control program in the image reproduction process. The color control program includes a color correction module and a color separation module. The color correction program provides a method for using HSL values to select which pixels will be color corrected. The color-separation program is used to convert RGB color values to YMCK color values and provides for undercolor removal and black generation. Undercolor removal removes gray components from the hue pixel data and replaces it with black pixel data. The black generation routine provides for the selection of pixels for which black will be added by the input of selected parameter of an HSL slice range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: MCI Telecommunications Corporation
    Inventors: Troy McConnell, Allan C. Reitz