Patents by Inventor Allen D. Bowers

Allen D. Bowers 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: 11409971
    Abstract: Programming fixtures are provided that program devices, such as payment cards, with data, such as personal data, using light transmitters and receivers. A code sequence may be entered into the devices to transition the devices into one of several test modes. Pressing a button may cause diagnostic data to be communicated by the device. Pressing another button may cause default data to be communicated by the device. A personalization test module may capture the diagnostic data and/or default data to document and/or verify operation of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: DYNAMICS INC.
    Inventors: Randy L. Rhoades, Allen D. Bowers
  • Publication number: 20210150156
    Abstract: A detection activity of a card may be sensitive to capacitance changes in one or more pads on the card, where a capacitance change detected in a pad during a first time period does not affect a capacitance change detected in the pad during subsequent time period(s). Accordingly, the detection activity may remain sensitive to a faster-moving device with greater accuracy in a determination of position, velocity and/or acceleration of the faster-moving device in relation to the card. A second detection activity may follow a first detection activity, which may increase a probability of a successful communication sequence subsequent to the first detection activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventor: Allen D. Bowers
  • Publication number: 20210110391
    Abstract: A wallet card or other device includes three buttons, a PCB antenna for connection to all cellular bands including low band, mid band and high band, dual pressure sensors operable to determine velocity and/or as an independent trigger, a cellular chip whose encryption/decryption key between a payment network and the cellular chip is dynamically changeable for security, and a dynamic magnetic communications device operable to communicate data using a magnetic data waveform with amplitude adjusted by the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Mullen, Ryan Patrick Dew, Andrew Veter, Keith Huthmacher, Kevin D. Bruner, Allen D. Bowers, Chengliu Li
  • Patent number: 10949627
    Abstract: A detection activity of a card may be sensitive to capacitance changes in one or more pads on the card, where a capacitance change detected in a pad during a first time period does not affect a capacitance change detected in the pad during subsequent time period(s). Accordingly, the detection activity may remain sensitive to a faster-moving device with greater accuracy in a determination of position, velocity and/or acceleration of the faster-moving device in relation to the card. A second detection activity may follow a first detection activity, which may increase a probability of a successful communication sequence subsequent to the first detection activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: DYNAMICS INC.
    Inventor: Allen D. Bowers
  • Publication number: 20180232612
    Abstract: A device, such as a flexible card, may include a dynamic magnetic stripe emulator operable to transmit magnetic stripe information, a first magnet adjacent to a first side of the dynamic magnetic stripe emulator, and a second magnet adjacent to a second side of the dynamic magnetic stripe emulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: James H. Workley, Jun Yu, Allen D. Bowers
  • Patent number: 10032049
    Abstract: One or more detection activities of a card may allow calculation of rolling speed in motorized readers. Accordingly, the detection activity may result in a data transmission speed with greater accuracy after a determination of position, velocity and/or acceleration of the faster-moving device in relation to the card. Such detection activities may increase a probability of a successful communication sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: DYNAMICS INC.
    Inventors: Chengliu Li, James H. Workley, Kevin David Bruner, Allen D. Bowers
  • Publication number: 20180079249
    Abstract: This application addressed a card comprising a memory operable to store a first card information and a second card information; a display operable to display user information; and a button operable to change a selected card from a first card to a second card and to change the user information from user information associated with the first card to user information associated with the second card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Mullen, Kevin D. Bruner, Allen D. Bowers
  • Publication number: 20170243031
    Abstract: One or more detection activities of a card may allow calculation of rolling speed in motorized readers. Accordingly, the detection activity may result in a data transmission speed with greater accuracy after a determination of position, velocity and/or acceleration of the faster-moving device in relation to the card. Such detection activities may increase a probability of a successful communication sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Chengliu Li, James H. Workley, Kevin David Bruner, Allen D. Bowers
  • Publication number: 20170011388
    Abstract: A device comprising a battery, a display operable to display information, a display controller operable to control the display; and a toggle button operable to communicate with the display controller to change the information displayed on the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Mullen, Norman E. O'Shea, Allen D. Bowers, Andrew Veter
  • Publication number: 20170011386
    Abstract: A device comprising a token creation module operable to create a token; and a payment communication device operable to communicate the token to an external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Mullen, Norman E. O'Shea, Allen D. Bowers, Andrew Veter
  • Publication number: 20140175170
    Abstract: A detection activity of a card may be sensitive to capacitance changes in one or more pads on the card, where a capacitance change detected in a pad during a first time period does not affect a capacitance change detected in the pad during subsequent time period(s). Accordingly, the detection activity may remain sensitive to a faster-moving device with greater accuracy in a determination of position, velocity and/or acceleration of the faster-moving device in relation to the card. A second detection activity may follow a first detection activity, which may increase a probability of a successful communication sequence subsequent to the first detection activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventor: Allen D. Bowers
  • Patent number: 8019470
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to an assembly comprising a plurality of bins with a plurality of lids associated therewith. Each of the bins has a lock assembly that includes a catch operable to lock the lid in its closed position and a mechanical indicator responsive to the catch. Another aspect of the invention relates to an automated dispensing cabinet that includes a control computer and a plurality of drawers having a plurality of row assemblies therein. Each row assembly has bins that include a tabbed lid, a lock assembly with a catch operable to engage and disengage the tab, and an indicator responsive to the lock assembly. Methods for dispensing from and restocking the remote dispensing systems are also given, as well as a method for indicating which item is to be dispensed from one of a plurality of bins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: McKesson Automation Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. Meek, Jr., Kirk A. Young, Louis S. Conley, Eric J. Switalski, Allen D. Bowers
  • Publication number: 20090055018
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to an assembly comprising a plurality of bins with a plurality of lids associated therewith. Each of the bins has a lock assembly that includes a catch operable to lock the lid in its closed position and a mechanical indicator responsive to the catch. Another aspect of the invention relates to an automated dispensing cabinet that includes a control computer and a plurality of drawers having a plurality of row assemblies therein. Each row assembly has bins that include a tabbed lid, a lock assembly with a catch operable to engage and disengage the tab, and an indicator responsive to the lock assembly. Methods for dispensing from and restocking the remote dispensing systems are also given, as well as a method for indicating which item is to be dispensed from one of a plurality of bins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: ROBERT B. MEEK, JR., KIRK A. YOUNG, LOUIS S. CONLEY, ERIC J. SWITALSKI, ALLENS D. BOWERS
  • Patent number: 7426425
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to an assembly comprising a plurality of bins with a plurality of lids associated therewith. Each of the bins has a lock assembly that includes a catch operable to lock the lid in its closed position and a mechanical indicator responsive to the catch. Another aspect of the invention relates to an automated dispensing cabinet that includes a control computer and a plurality of drawers having a plurality of row assemblies therein. Each row assembly has bins that include a tabbed lid, a lock assembly with a catch operable to engage and disengage the tab, and an indicator responsive to the lock assembly. Methods for dispensing from and restocking the remote dispensing systems are also given, as well as a method for indicating which item is to be dispensed from one of a plurality of bins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: McKesson Automation Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. Meek, Jr., Kirk A. Young, Louis S. Conley, Eric J. Switalski, Allen D. Bowers
  • Patent number: 7052097
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to an assembly comprising a plurality of bins with a plurality of lids associated therewith. Each of the bins has a lock assembly that includes a catch operable to lock the lid in its closed position and a mechanical indicator responsive to the catch. Another aspect of the invention relates to an automated dispensing cabinet that includes a control computer and a plurality of drawers having a plurality of row assemblies therein. Each row assembly has bins that include a tabbed lid, a lock assembly with a catch operable to engage and disengage the tab, and an indicator responsive to the lock assembly. Methods for dispensing from and restocking the remote dispensing systems are also given, as well as a method for indicating which item is to be dispensed from one of a plurality of bins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: McKesson Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. Meek, Jr., Kirk A. Young, Louis S. Conley, Eric J. Switalski, Allen D. Bowers
  • Publication number: 20040108795
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to an assembly comprising a plurality of bins with a plurality of lids associated therewith. Each of the bins has a lock assembly that includes a catch operable to lock the lid in its closed position and a mechanical indicator responsive to the catch. Another aspect of the invention relates to an automated dispensing cabinet that includes a control computer and a plurality of drawers having a plurality of row assemblies therein. Each row assembly has bins that include a tabbed lid, a lock assembly with a catch operable to engage and disengage the tab, and an indicator responsive to the lock assembly. Methods for dispensing from and restocking the remote dispensing systems are also given, as well as a method for indicating which item is to be dispensed from one of a plurality of bins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Robert B. Meek, Kirk A. Young, Louis S. Conley, Eric J. Switalski, Allen D. Bowers
  • Patent number: 5878885
    Abstract: A blister package with a hole in it for hanging the package on a rod has a thin plastic front sheet attached to back and a raised receptacle or blister is formed in the plastic sheet sized to enclose an article. The plastic sheet further has a raised formation near each top corner on the front of the blister package. The raised formation is shaped to space the package from an adjacent package when hung on a rod and to resist getting caught on the top edge of an adjacent blister package if the package is rotated about the rod. The raised formation has a peak and sloping sides extending from the peak toward the edges of the package. The profile is generally smooth such that there are no ledges to catch on the top edge of an adjacent blister pack. The hole is located a first distance from the top edge of the blister package and each projection is spaced a second distance from the hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Automated Healthcare, Inc.
    Inventors: Manoj K. Wangu, Allen D. Bowers
  • Patent number: D384578
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: Automated Healthcare, Inc.
    Inventors: Manoj K. Wangu, Allen D. Bowers