Patents by Inventor Andrew Mason
Andrew Mason 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).
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Publication number: 20250113972Abstract: A washing appliance such as a dishwasher of the drawer-style, and a filter plate, filter and sump therefore. The filter plate of the washing appliance comprises a central inner opening to surround a wash pump, a perforated region towards the outer edge of the filter plate configured to filter wash liquid, and a filter opening in the perforated region of the filter plate, the filter opening for the insertion of a filter through the filter plate. The filter opening is at least partially located in a radial bulge of the filter plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2023Publication date: April 10, 2025Inventors: Wayne Andrew Mason, Robert Effingham Lawrence, Paul Christiaans, Liam David Barker
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Publication number: 20250072989Abstract: Described herein is a system for surgical procedures. The system can include a tray and a wireless remote. The tray may include a magnetically attractive layer. The wireless remote is configured to control one or more aspects associated with operations of a surgical console and includes one or more magnets configured to magnetically interact with the magnetically attractive layer and couple the wireless remote to the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2024Publication date: March 6, 2025Inventors: Brandon L. SPOELSTRA, Andrew Mason HAHN
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Publication number: 20240229484Abstract: A protective cover, for shielding a cavity having an opening formed in a wall, floor, or ceiling, during a construction process from ingress of unwanted material is disclosed. The protective cover comprises a cover portion for covering the opening and at least one securing portion for holding the cover portion in place, wherein the at least one securing portion comprises at least one respective coupling portion configured for mutual engagement with a corresponding feature within the cavity whereby, when the at least one coupling portion and the corresponding feature within the cavity are mutually engaged, application of a force to extract the cover from the cavity causes the corresponding feature within the cavity to apply an opposing force to the at least one coupling portion to inhibit extraction of the protective cover from the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2022Publication date: July 11, 2024Applicant: Mera Consultancy & Designs Ltd.Inventor: Andrew MASON
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Publication number: 20240191424Abstract: A cyclone filter includes a body including a cylindrical surface extending between a first end and a second end, and defining a cavity of the cyclone filter. An air inlet is formed through the cylindrical surface and is configured to receive airflow from a laundry cabinet and to direct the airflow along the cylindrical surface within the cavity. A vortex diverter extends within the cavity from the second end and is configured to interrupt airflow as it passes within the cavity between the diverter and the cylindrical surface to separate particulates from the airflow. A particulate outlet formed through the cylindrical surface and axially spaced from the air inlet is configured to direct particulates separated from the airflow toward a particulate receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2023Publication date: June 13, 2024Applicant: Alliance Laundry Systems LLCInventors: Andrew Kegler, Stephen Lester Harris, Todd Jonathan Zellmer, Karl Fredrick Schwengel, Debra A. Eiler, Michael J. Zambrowicz, Aaron Benjamin Dollevoet, Andrew Mason Harris
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Publication number: 20240133195Abstract: A protective cover, for shielding a cavity having an opening formed in a wall, floor, or ceiling, during a construction process from ingress of unwanted material is disclosed. The protective cover comprises a cover portion for covering the opening and at least one securing portion for holding the cover portion in place, wherein the at least one securing portion comprises at least one respective coupling portion configured for mutual engagement with a corresponding feature within the cavity whereby, when the at least one coupling portion and the corresponding feature within the cavity are mutually engaged, application of a force to extract the cover from the cavity causes the corresponding feature within the cavity to apply an opposing force to the at least one coupling portion to inhibit extraction of the protective cover from the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: Mera Consultancy & Designs Ltd.Inventor: Andrew MASON
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Publication number: 20230419363Abstract: The pull-type searching system provides an effective and efficient way to navigate deals and assist the user in identifying a deal for selection. The pull-type searching system further enables identification of one or more alternative deals to present to the user when no deals are identified for the selected search criteria. The pull-type searching system includes a method and apparatus. The method includes communicating ordered selectable search criteria, the search criteria including one or more categories, subcategories and deal types based on a user profile or available deals, or redemption goals. The method further includes receiving a selection from the search criteria and searching a deals database for results associated with the selection. Further, the method includes communicating the results associated with the selection, one or more alternative categories, or one or more alternative deals. A similar apparatus is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Jordan FULGHUM, Rusian Gilfanov, Jeffrey Alan Holden, Andrew Mason, Ian Silber, Eric Vadon
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Publication number: 20230398270Abstract: A breast pump funnel integral or engageable with a breast pump providing intermittent pumping for drawing breast milk into a connected container, the breast pump funnel having: an outer frame and an inner malleable liner located at least partially within the outer frame and, in use, forming a contact surface to the breast. The outer frame, the inner malleable liner or both form a continuous restricting funnel for receiving an intermittent negative pressure pumping.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2021Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: Milkdrop IP Pty LtdInventors: Alexandra SINICKAS, Andrew MASON, Daniel PROHASKY, Ravi BESSABAVA
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Patent number: 11772321Abstract: An applicator is provided for applying protective films to electronic device displays. The applicator includes a base, a screen protector, and a squeegee. The base includes a pocket for receiving an electronic device. The screen protector is affixed to the base so as to overlie an 5 electronic device. The screen protector preferably includes three layers including a protective film, cap sheet, and back liner. The squeegee is provided for removing the back liner and for simultaneously affixing the protective film to an electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Alpha Comm Enterprises, LLCInventors: Andrew Mason, Brandon Lambertson
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Patent number: 11734719Abstract: The pull-type searching system provides an effective and efficient way to navigate deals and assist the user in identifying a deal for selection. The pull-type searching system further enables identification of one or more alternative deals to present to the user when no deals are identified for the selected search criteria. The pull-type searching system includes a method and apparatus. The method includes communicating ordered selectable search criteria, the search criteria including one or more categories, subcategories and deal types based on a user profile or available deals, or redemption goals. The method further includes receiving a selection from the search criteria and searching a deals database for results associated with the selection. Further, the method includes communicating the results associated with the selection, one or more alternative categories, or one or more alternative deals. A similar apparatus is provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: GROUPON, INC.Inventors: Jordan Fulghum, Ruslan Gilfanov, Jeffrey Alan Holden, Andrew Mason, Ian Silber, Eric Vadon
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Patent number: 11686426Abstract: Particular embodiments disclosed herein provide a joint of a tray arm assembly, comprising a joint body, a shaft configured to rotate relative to the joint body about a longitudinal axis of the shaft, and a slip clutch assembly, comprising a clutch stack, including a plurality of first clutch plates keyed to the shaft and a plurality of second clutch plates keyed to the joint body. The clutch stack further comprises a spring configured to selectively exert a force on the clutch stack, wherein the force compresses the clutch stack causing a friction between the plurality of first clutch plates and the plurality of second clutch plates with respect to a rotation of the shaft relative to the joint body.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: Andrew Mason Hahn, Marc Nestor, Scott Newton, Paul Seiter
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Patent number: 11672403Abstract: A washing machine such as a dishwashing machine, preferably of the drawer-style or table-top style, or a laundry washing machine, the washing machine having at least one low-height wash liquid conduit connecting the outlet of a sump region of a washing tub to a wash pump. A cover plate is provided for covering a section of the washing tub base and the at least one low-height conduit is formed between the base of the washing tub and the cover plate by a combination thereof. The surface of a heating unit forms a surface of the low-height conduit and the sump is provided with multiple outlets.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Inventors: Wayne Andrew Mason, Paul Christiaans, Robert Effingham Lawrence
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Patent number: 11167470Abstract: An applicator is provided for applying protective films to electronic device displays. The applicator includes a base, a screen protector, and a squeegee. The base includes a pocket for receiving an electronic device. The screen protector is affixed to the base so as to overlie an electronic device. The screen protector preferably includes three layers including a protective film, cap sheet, and back liner. The squeegee is provided for removing the back liner and for simultaneously affixing the protective film to an electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Inventors: Andrew Mason, Brandon Lambertson
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Publication number: 20210342873Abstract: A system and methods to mutually satisfy a consumer with a discount and a vendor with a minimum number of sales by establishing a tipping point associated with an offer for a good or service. If the tipping point is met, the sale of the good or service is executed and the consumer is charged and receives an indication of the discounted sale, such as a certificate. If the tipping point is not met, the discount offer is abandoned and the consumer is not charged. Once the tipping point is established, the vendor receives a payment, even before the consumer uses the certificate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventor: Andrew MASON
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Publication number: 20210279755Abstract: A system and methods to mutually satisfy a consumer with a discount and a vendor with a minimum number of sales by establishing a tipping point associated with an offer for a good or service. If the tipping point is met, the sale of the good or service is executed and the consumer is charged and receives an indication of the discounted sale, such as a certificate. If the tipping point is not met, the discount offer is abandoned and the consumer is not charged. Once the tipping point is established, the vendor receives a payment, even before the consumer uses the certificate. The system and methods also include a reward or loyalty program, an exchange or secondary market for the purchased deals, and a matching algorithm that matches customers to relevant goods or services.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventor: Andrew MASON
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Publication number: 20210228059Abstract: A washing machine such as a dishwashing machine, preferably of the drawer-style or table-top style, or a laundry washing machine, the washing machine having at least one low-height wash liquid conduit connecting the outlet of a sump region of a washing tub to a wash pump. A cover plate is provided for covering a section of the washing tub base and the at least one low-height conduit is formed between the base of the washing tub and the cover plate by a combination thereof. The surface of a heating unit forms a surface of the low-height conduit and the sump is provided with multiple outlets.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Wayne Andrew Mason, Paul Christiaans, Robert Effingham Lawrence
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Publication number: 20210217056Abstract: The pull-type searching system provides an effective and efficient way to navigate deals and assist the user in identifying a deal for selection. The pull-type searching system further enables identification of one or more alternative deals to present to the user when no deals are identified for the selected search criteria. The pull-type searching system includes a method and apparatus. The method includes communicating ordered selectable search criteria, the search criteria including one or more categories, subcategories and deal types based on a user profile or available deals, or redemption goals. The method further includes receiving a selection from the search criteria and searching a deals database for results associated with the selection. Further, the method includes communicating the results associated with the selection, one or more alternative categories, or one or more alternative deals. A similar apparatus is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Jordan FULGHUM, Ruslan GILFANOV, Jeffrey Alan HOLDEN, Andrew MASON, Ian SILBER, Eric VADON
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Patent number: 11023914Abstract: A system and methods to mutually satisfy a consumer with a discount and a vendor with a minimum number of sales by establishing a tipping point associated with an offer for a good or service. If the tipping point is met, the sale of the good or service is executed and the consumer is charged and receives an indication of the discounted sale, such as a certificate. If the tipping point is not met, the discount offer is abandoned and the consumer is not charged. Once the tipping point is established, the vendor receives a payment, even before the consumer uses the certificate.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Groupon, Inc.Inventor: Andrew Mason
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Patent number: 11000177Abstract: A washing machine such as a dishwashing machine, preferably of the drawer-style or table-top style, or a laundry washing machine, the washing machine having at least one low-height wash liquid conduit connecting the outlet of a sump region of a washing tub to a wash pump. The at least one low-height conduit having a transverse cross-section that is substantially oblong. In one aspect, the surface of a heating unit forms a surface of a low-height conduit. In another aspect, the sump is provided with multiple outlets. In another aspect, a cover plate is provided for covering a section of a washing tub base and the at least one low-height conduit is formed between the base of the washing tub and the cover plate by a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Inventors: Wayne Andrew Mason, Paul Christiaans, Robert Effingham Lawrence
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Publication number: 20210041055Abstract: Particular embodiments disclosed herein provide a joint of a tray arm assembly, comprising a joint body, a shaft configured to rotate relative to the joint body about a longitudinal axis of the shaft, and a slip clutch assembly, comprising a clutch stack, including a plurality of first clutch plates keyed to the shaft and a plurality of second clutch plates keyed to the joint body. The clutch stack further comprises a spring configured to selectively exert a force on the clutch stack, wherein the force compresses the clutch stack causing a friction between the plurality of first clutch plates and the plurality of second clutch plates with respect to a rotation of the shaft relative to the joint body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Andrew Mason Hahn, Marc Nestor, Scott Newton, Paul Seiter
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Patent number: 10902467Abstract: The pull-type searching system provides an effective and efficient way to navigate deals and assist the user in identifying a deal for selection. The pull-type searching system further enables identification of one or more alternative deals to present to the user when no deals are identified for the selected search criteria. The pull-type searching system includes a method and apparatus. The method includes communicating ordered selectable search criteria, the search criteria including one or more categories, subcategories and deal types based on a user profile or available deals, or redemption goals. The method further includes receiving a selection from the search criteria and searching a deals database for results associated with the selection. Further, the method includes communicating the results associated with the selection, one or more alternative categories, or one or more alternative deals. A similar apparatus is provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Groupon, Inc.Inventors: Jordan Fulghum, Ruslan Gilfanov, Jeffrey Alan Holden, Andrew Mason, Ian Silber, Eric Vadon