Patents by Inventor A. John Allen

A. John Allen 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: 8652634
    Abstract: Fibrous structures that exhibit a Geometric Mean Elongation of greater than 15.8% as measured according to the Elongation Test Method are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Allen Manifold, Charles Chidozie Ekenga, Douglas Jay Barkey, Kathleen Diane Sands, Thorsten Knobloch, Robert Lenord Powers, Christopher Gerald Donner
  • Patent number: 8649808
    Abstract: A unified messaging system allows the receipt and sending of different messages across devices is established by creating relationships that leverage the capabilities of different devices. A message server establishes a relationship with a mobile device. Through the relationship, the message server can use the mobile device to send different types of messages that the server computer cannot transmit. A relationship between a client and a server extends this capability to the client. Through these relationships, a client can retrieve mobile device messages as well as generate them. The generated mobile device messages are transmitted to the message server. The message server determines that the received messages are mobile device messages that the server cannot deliver and sends the mobile device messages to the user's mobile device. The mobile device receives the mobile device messages from the message server and transmits the mobile device message to recipient mobile devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Samuel J. Neely, John Allen Atwood, Harvinder S. Bhela, Selvaraj Nalliah, David P. Limont, Katy Chen, Omar Aftab, Juan Vicente Esteve Balducci
  • Publication number: 20140041006
    Abstract: A secure messaging system is disclosed wherein messages are transmitted to a user based on a feature unique to the user, such as an account number. The user authenticates himself, then messages associated with the user can be displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John Allen, Janice Chai-Chang, Richard Cinanni, Allan Corupe, Lucia Delgado, Alex J. Draughon, Anil Kelwalkar, Patrice Kirner, Paul Murphy, Anna Payne, Miriam Pruett, Brett Vankoski
  • Patent number: 8645865
    Abstract: An embodiment of a graphical user interface for specifying an item order includes a graphical order generator arranged in a geometric pattern. The graphical order generator may include an order input tool including a category section for displaying a plurality of inter-dependent dynamically filtered category indicators arranged in a sequential and user-modifiable hierarchy, and an option section for displaying a plurality of selectable option indicators associated with a category indicator. The category indicator may include a graphical representation of an active state or incomplete state before selection of an option indicator, and a graphical representation of a complete state after selection of the option indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Direct Response Medicine, LLC
    Inventors: John Allen Ananian, James D. Bryan
  • Patent number: 8638536
    Abstract: A printed circuit board includes a primary region, a secondary region and an isolation region disposed between the primary region and the secondary region to galvanically isolate the primary region from the secondary region. The primary region is to be coupled to an AC source. The primary region also includes an electrostatic discharge (ESD) conducting pathway to redirect current to the AC source that crosses the isolation region. A spark gap is included in the ESD conducting pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Power Integrations, Inc.
    Inventor: John Allen Carpenter
  • Patent number: 8626128
    Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for enforcing device settings for mobile devices. Generally, a computer system enforces appropriate mobile device settings (e.g., policy and/or configuration settings) prior to permitting a mobile device to access maintained data. The computer system receives a request from a mobile device. The computer system determines that current mobile device settings are not appropriate for accessing the maintained data. The computer system sends device settings, representing a new mobile device configuration that is appropriate accessing the maintained data, to the mobile device. The computer system receives an indication that the mobile device is configured in accordance with the device settings. The computer system permits the mobile device to access the maintained data in response to receiving the indication that the mobile device is configured in accordance with the device settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: David P. Limont, John Allen Atwood, Massimiliano Ciccotosto, Omar Aftab, Patrick Tousignant, Selvaraj Nalliah, Zhidong Yang
  • Publication number: 20140000826
    Abstract: Fibrous structures that exhibit a Geometric Mean Modulus (GM Modulus) of less than 1402.4 g/cm at 15 g/cm as measured according to the Modulus Test Method described herein and a Geometric Mean Elongation (GM Elongation or GM Elong) of less than 10.2% measured according to the Elongation Test Method described herein are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Allen MANIFOLD, Joshua Thomas FUNG, Jeremy Howard NUGENT, Ashley Lynn KUNTZ, Katie Kristine Fleming GLASS, Kathryn Christian KIEN, Kevin MITCHELL
  • Patent number: 8618189
    Abstract: The present invention is a new additive material that is physically blended with polymeric material to create at least a partially biodegradable product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Bio-Tec Environmental, LLC
    Inventors: John Allen Lake, Samuel David Adams
  • Publication number: 20130337530
    Abstract: The present invention is a new additive material that is physically blended with polymeric material to create at least a partially biodegradable product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Bio-Tec Environmental, LLC
    Inventors: John Allen Lake, Samuel David Adams
  • Publication number: 20130319625
    Abstract: Fibrous structures that exhibit a Free Fiber End Count greater than the Free Fiber End Count of known fibrous structures in the range of free fiber end lengths of from about 0.10 mm to about 0.75 mm as determined by the Free Fiber End Test Method, and sanitary tissue products comprising same and methods for making same are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Khosrow Parviz MOHAMMADI, John Allen MANIFOLD, James Edmond HAAS
  • Patent number: 8596436
    Abstract: A power transfer unit for a motive device comprises an outer housing, an inner housing, and a torque transferring clutch. A piston housing is located between the outer housing and the torque transferring clutch. A piston is located in the piston housing. The piston is configured to provide actuation forces to the torque transferring clutch. And, when the torque transferring clutch receives the actuation forces, the torque transferring clutch causes the inner housing to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: John Allen Grogg, Mark James Shewchuck
  • Patent number: 8597781
    Abstract: Fibrous structures that exhibit a Dry Burst of greater than 360 g as measured according to the Dry Burst Test Method and optionally, a Total Dry Tensile of less than 2450 g/76.2 mm and/or a Machine Direction (MD) Dry Tensile of less than 1520 g/76.2 mm and/or a Geometric Mean (GM) Total Dry Tensile of less than 1180 g/76.2 mm as measured according to the Tensile Strength Test Method are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Allen Manifold, Charles Chidozie Ekenga, Douglas Jay Barkey, Kathleen Diane Sands, Thorsten Knobloch
  • Publication number: 20130314852
    Abstract: A monitor support assembly comprising a support frame including a first elongated frame member forming a first surface and a second elongated frame member forming a second surface, the second frame member supported adjacent and parallel to the first frame member with the first surface facing the second surface and forming an elongated gap, a panel assembly including a first panel member having oppositely facing substantially parallel front and rear surfaces and a second panel member having oppositely facing substantially parallel front and rear surfaces, the second panel member supported adjacent the first panel member with the front surface of the first panel member facing the rear surface of the second panel member, the panel assembly supported within the gap by the first and second frame members and an electronic display mounted to the front surface of the second panel member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Brett Kincaid, Mark Spoelhof, Duck Young Kong, Mark Schoolmeester, John Allen, Hyun Yoo
  • Patent number: 8584786
    Abstract: A vehicle driveline comprising a primary drive system including at least one primary drive wheel and an auxiliary drive system including at least one auxiliary drive wheel is disclosed. The vehicle driveline may further comprise a system for idling the auxiliary drive system. The system may include at least one wheel disconnect device for selectively connecting and disconnecting the auxiliary drive wheel from the auxiliary drive system and a power transfer unit for selectively engaging and disengaging the auxiliary drive system from the primary drive system. The power transfer unit may include a multi-plate clutch in series with a dog clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventor: John Allen Grogg
  • Publication number: 20130303025
    Abstract: A transceiver for a two-connector system includes a circuit board, at least one cable attached to the circuit board, and a housing arranged to contain the circuit board. The two-connector system includes a front connector and a back connector. When the transceiver is connected to the two-connector system, a front edge of the circuit board is arranged to engage with the front connector and an intermediate portion of the circuit board is arranged to engage with the back connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Chadrick Paul FAITH, Keith Richard GUETIG, Dale Francis SCHMELZ, Randall Eugene MUSSER, John Allen MONGOLD
  • Publication number: 20130292073
    Abstract: Fibrous structures that exhibit a Geometric Mean Elongation of greater than 15.8% as measured according to the Elongation Test Method are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: John Allen MANIFOLD, Charles Chidozie EKENGA, Douglas Jay BARKEY, Kathleen Diane SANDS, Thorsten KNOBLOCH
  • Patent number: 8576045
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for minimizing metal detection signal interference by dividing a standard EAS system metal detection burst timeslot into a plurality of timeslots per burst in order to minimize triggering metal detection false alarm signals between adjacent metal detection systems. The method and system include synchronizing a plurality of metal detection systems by generating a signal having a predefined time duration and segmenting the signal into multiple timeslots per signal. A selected timeslot that is assigned to each of the plurality of metal detection systems is stored and the system performs metal detection using the assigned timeslot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Tyco Fire & Security GmbH
    Inventors: John A. Allen, Adam S. Bergman, Manuel A. Soto
  • Patent number: 8576928
    Abstract: A communication system comprising a first and second transceiver is provided. The first transceiver has a first and second port coupled to a communication medium, wherein a first differential capacitor couples the first and second ports together. The second transceiver has a third and fourth port each AC coupled to the communication medium, wherein a second differential capacitor couples the third and fourth ports together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Intersil Americas Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony John Allen
  • Publication number: 20130288009
    Abstract: Fibrous structures that exhibit a cross machine direction total energy absorption (CDTEA) of greater than 8 cm-g/cm2 as measured according to the TEA Test Method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: John Allen MANIFOLD, Charles Chidozie EKENGA, Douglas Jay BARKEY, Kathleen Diane SANDS, Thorsten KNOBLOCH
  • Patent number: D699477
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: John Allen