Patents Assigned to Optimization Technologies, Inc.
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Patent number: 9436944Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for a mobile device payment system for electric vehicle charging stations (“EVCSs”) or electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”). This system can be used to control the access to EVCS or EVSE and to ensure proper billing for the use of EVCS or EVSE.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2013Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Optimization Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Dexter Turner
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Patent number: 9352659Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems relating to electric vehicle charging stations (“EVCSs”) and electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) that are configured to display advertisements to a user. For example, in one embodiment, advertisements are displayed on a display device of the EVCS or EVSE as the EVCS or EVSE awaits user interaction. An indication is received of user interaction with the EVCS or EVSE. A transaction is facilitated between a user and the EVCS or EVSE by which the user indicates that one or more electric vehicle batteries of an electric vehicle are to be charged via one of one or more charging ports of the EVCS or EVSE. A charging operation is performed that provides an electric charge to the one or more electric vehicle batteries of the electric vehicle via the one of the one or more charging ports.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Optimization Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Dexter Turner
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Patent number: 9180784Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for using and operating electric vehicle charging stations (“EVCSs”) or electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) having a touch screen. The touch screen display device can be used, for example, to facilitate user interface with the EVCS/EVSE. The touch screen display apparatus can provide a quick and efficient means for a user to input a wide variety of information. Also disclosed herein are representative embodiments of a network communication system for EVCSs or EVSE.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Optimization Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dexter Turner, James B. Wakeen, Richard L. Knight, Martin D. Dill, Gerhard Gross
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Patent number: 9067503Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems relating to electric vehicle charging stations (“EVCSs”) and electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) that are configured to display advertisements to a user. For example, in one embodiment, advertisements are displayed on a display device of the EVCS or EVSE as the EVCS or EVSE awaits user interaction. An indication is received of user interaction with the EVCS or EVSE. A transaction is facilitated between a user and the EVCS or EVSE by which the user indicates that one or more electric vehicle batteries of an electric vehicle are to be charged via one of one or more charging ports of the EVCS or EVSE. A charging operation is performed that provides an electric charge to the one or more electric vehicle batteries of the electric vehicle via the one of the one or more charging ports.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Optimization Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Dexter Turner
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Patent number: 8710798Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems relating to electric vehicle charging stations (“EVCS s”) or electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) that are configured to provide parking meter functionality. Embodiments of the disclosed technology can be used to improve the basic process of connecting an electric vehicle to the power grid with an EVCS/EVSE for charging purposes by also providing a means of parking access control for vehicles parked near the EVCS/EVSE in spaces managed by the EVCS/EVSE. The parking meter system enables installers and/or operators of EVCSs/EVSE to reduce equipment costs by eliminating the need to have separate parking meters in addition to EVCS/EVSE. This can potentially lead to an increase in the number of EVCSs/EVSE that are installed and in the speed with which these EVCSs/EVSE are installed.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Optimization Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Dexter Turner
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Publication number: 20140097795Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for using and operating electric vehicle charging stations (“EVCSs”) or electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) having a touch screen. The touch screen display device can be used, for example, to facilitate user interface with the EVCS/EVSE. The touch screen display apparatus can provide a quick and efficient means for a user to input a wide variety of information. Also disclosed herein are representative embodiments of a network communication system for EVCSs or EVSE.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Optimization Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dexter Turner, James B. Wakeen, Richard L. Knight, Martin D. Dill, Gerhard Gross
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Publication number: 20140074523Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems relating to reservation systems to allow for the efficient use of electric vehicle charging stations (“EVCSs”) and electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) for the purpose of charging electric vehicles. For example, embodiments of the disclosed technology can be used to improve the basic process of charging an electric vehicle by more efficiently using all of the charging time that the electric vehicle charging station has available. In certain embodiments, the system is a reservation system that establishes a queue for use of the stations, allows users to enter the queue, notifies users when it is their turn to use the station, and only allows the next user in the queue to access the station.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Optimization Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dexter Turner, Damion j. Moyer
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Publication number: 20140067492Abstract: Disclosed below are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems relating to a mobile device payment system for parking payment kiosks (“PPKs”). Among the example embodiments disclosed herein are parking payment kiosks that use mobile devices for payment. Embodiments of the disclosed technology can be used to improve the basic parking process by reducing the amount of time that the driver has to interact with the kiosk. Embodiments of the disclosed technology can also be used to minimize the labor required by parking enforcement. Embodiments of the disclosed technology comprise an access control and payment system that uses a customer's internet-connected mobile device and a display apparatus on the PPK.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Optimization Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Dexter Turner
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Publication number: 20140067493Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems relating to a system to use electric vehicle charging stations (“EVCSs”) and electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”). Certain embodiments relate to methods, apparatus, and systems to combine the payment of both vehicle parking and the charging of electric vehicles into a single transaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Optimization Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Dexter Turner
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Publication number: 20140067680Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for a mobile device payment system for electric vehicle charging stations (“EVCSs”) or electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”). This system can be used to control the access to EVCS or EVSE and to ensure proper billing for the use of EVCS or EVSE.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Optimization Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Dexter Turner
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Publication number: 20140032253Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for workforce planning models. Technologies are described to manage human capital decisions. Decision making models and related tools are described that support the development and implementation of workforce strategies, programs and policies. In one model, resources may be allocated to specific practices (policies, programs, initiatives, organizational culture) used to attract and retain valued employees. Resources may be increased or decreased until the optimal allocation of resources is found that is most likely to enable the achievement of specific goals (e.g., attraction, retention, readiness, and representation).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: OPTIMIZATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Optimization Technologies, Inc.
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Patent number: 8604750Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for using and operating electric vehicle charging stations (“EVCSs”) or electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) having a touch screen. The touch screen display device can be used, for example, to facilitate user interface with the EVCS/EVSE. The touch screen display apparatus can provide a quick and efficient means for a user to input a wide variety of information. Also disclosed herein are representative embodiments of a network communication system for EVCSs or EVSE.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Optimization Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dexter Turner, James B. Wakeen, Richard L. Knight, Martin D. Dill, Gerhard Gross
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Patent number: 8493025Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems relating to electric vehicle charging stations (“EVCSs”) and electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) that are configured to display advertisements to a user. For example, in one embodiment, advertisements are displayed on a display device of the EVCS or EVSE as the EVCS or EVSE awaits user interaction. An indication is received of user interaction with the EVCS or EVSE. A transaction is facilitated between a user and the EVCS or EVSE by which the user indicates that one or more electric vehicle batteries of an electric vehicle are to be charged via one of one or more charging ports of the EVCS or EVSE. A charging operation is performed that provides an electric charge to the one or more electric vehicle batteries of the electric vehicle via the one of the one or more charging ports.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Optimization Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Dexter Turner
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Patent number: 8386300Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for workforce planning models. Technologies are described to manage human capital decisions. Decision making models and related tools are described that support the development and implementation of workforce strategies, programs and policies. In one model, resources may be allocated to specific practices (policies, programs, initiatives, organizational culture) used to attract and retain valued employees. Resources may be increased or decreased until the optimal allocation of resources is found that is most likely to enable the achievement of specific goals (e.g., attraction, retention, readiness, and representation).Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Optimization Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jay April, Marco Better, Candace Brinkman, James P. Kelly, Terry Wubbena
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Publication number: 20110015958Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for workforce planning models. Technologies are described to manage human capital decisions. Decision making models and related tools are described that support the development and implementation of workforce strategies, programs and policies. In one model, resources may be allocated to specific practices (policies, programs, initiatives, organizational culture) used to attract and retain valued employees. Resources may be increased or decreased until the optimal allocation of resources is found that is most likely to enable the achievement of specific goals (e.g., attraction, retention, readiness, and representation).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Optimization Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jay April, Marco Better, Candace Brinkman, James P. Kelly, Terry Wubbena
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Patent number: 7261860Abstract: A device for centrifugation and robotic manipulation of specimen samples, including incubating eggs, and uses thereof are provided. The device may advantageously be used for the incubation of avian, reptilian or any type of vertebrate eggs. The apparatus comprises a mechanism for holding samples individually, rotating them individually, rotating them on a centrifuge collectively, injecting them individually with a fixative or other chemical reagent, and maintaining them at controlled temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric composition. The device is applicable to experiments involving entities other than eggs, such as invertebrate specimens, plants, microorganisms and molecular systems.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Space Hardware Optimization Technology, Inc.Inventors: John C. Vellinger, Rachel A. Ormsby, David J. Kennedy, Nathan A. Thomas, Leo A. Shulthise, Michael A. Kurk, George W. Metz
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Patent number: 7198940Abstract: A bioreactor apparatus and cell culturing system is provided for the automated cultivation and processing of living cells remotely both on earth and in low gravity which utilizes a generally cylindrical reactor vessel that may be optionally rotated about its cylindrical axis while allowing the entrance of fresh or recycled fluid and the removal, optionally, of spent medium, medium to be recycled or filtered or unfiltered medium for the collection of samples. A method of exchanging gases between the culture medium and ambient gases is provided. A fresh-medium storage bag and peristaltic pump is used for batch feeding, perfusion or sample collection. An enclosure and manifold representing an additional level of chemical containment and a series of pinch valves for the periodic collection of samples of suspended cells or cell-free medium is disposed therein together with a humidity control system.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Shot Hardware Optimization Technology, Inc.Inventors: John C. Vellinger, Kenneth W. Barton, Mark S. Deuser, Mark E. Wells
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Patent number: 6699669Abstract: The present invention relates to improved techniques for separating cells, particles and molecules important to medical science and biotechnology because separation is frequently the limiting factor for many biological processes. The apparatus and method of use provides an innovative method for quantitatively separating cells, proteins, or other particles, using multistage, magnetically, electromagnetically assisted separation technology, (“MAGSEP”). The MAGSEP technology provides a separation technology applicable to medical, chemical, cell biology, and biotechnology processes. Moreover, the instant invention relates to a method for separating and isolating mixtures of combinatorial synthesized molecules such that a variety of products are prepared, in groups, possessing diversity in size, length, (molecular weight), and structural elements. These are then analyzed for the ability to bind specifically to an antibody, receptor, or other ligate.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2001Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Space Hardware Optimization Technology, Inc.Inventors: John C. Vellinger, Paul W. Todd, Kenneth W. Barton, Scott Dunn, Mark S. Deuser