Patents by Inventor Andrew S. Gordon

Andrew S. Gordon 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).

  • Publication number: 20150186956
    Abstract: A method of promoting customer loyalty and charitable donations by adjusting a sale transaction subtotal prompts customers to transfer small amounts of money to one of a variety of accounts. The customer is prompted to add an adjustment amount to their transaction, and choose where to send the adjustment amount. If the customer pays with cash, the adjustment amount is the customer's change. If the customer pays with an electronic payment, the adjustment amount is the difference between the subtotal and the next dollar amount, or a different pre-set amount. The customer then chooses whether to deposit the adjustment amount into a customer rewards account, donate the adjustment amount to a charity of their choice, or tip the employee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Andrew S. Gordon
  • Publication number: 20140302569
    Abstract: Use of an algal for biodiesel fuel selected for growing strain of production, the genus Desmodesmus wherein said strain was under high nutrient conditions and is characterized as having a determined fatty by acid nuclear methyl ester content of 2.6% magnetic resonance analysis, nitrogen content of 11.3% and a carbon content of 46.3%. Given the growth and elemental composition of this strain t the instant algal strain is of particular use as a biomass source for biofuel lipids and/or biodiesel fuel production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Andrew S. Gordon, Patrick G. Hatcher
  • Publication number: 20120011620
    Abstract: The present invention is a Desmodesmus strain of use in biodiesel production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: Old Dominion University
    Inventors: Andrew S. Gordon, Patrick G. Hatcher
  • Patent number: 7155158
    Abstract: A method and apparatus advanced leadership training simulation wherein the simulation teaches skills in leadership and related topics through an Internet-based distance-learning architecture. The distance-learning features link trainees at remote locations into a single collaborative experience via computer networks. Instructional storylines are created and programmed into a computer and then delivered as a simulated but realistic story to one or more participants. The participants' reactions are monitored and compared with expected results. The storyline may be altered in response to the participants' responses and synthetic characters may be generated to act as automated participants or coaches. Constructive feedback is provided to the participants during or after the simulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignees: University of Southern California, Altsim, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas V. Iuppa, Andrew S. Gordon
  • Publication number: 20030091970
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for advanced leadership training simulation wherein the simulation teaches skills in leadership and related topics through an Internet-based distance-learning architecture. The distance-learning features link trainees at remote locations into a single collaborative experience via computer networks. Instructional storylines are created and programmed into a computer and then delivered as a simulated but realistic story to one or more participants. The participants' reactions are monitored and compared with expected results. The storyline may be altered in response to the participants' responses, and synthetic characters may be generated to act as automated participants or coaches. Constructive feedback is provided to the participants during or after the simulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: ALTSIM, INC. AND UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Nathaniel A. Fast, Andrew S. Gordon, Randall W. Hill, Nicholas V. Iuppa, Richard D. Lindheim, William R. Swartout
  • Patent number: 6409409
    Abstract: A foldable paper sheet is formed having a sheet body portion, a sheet lower side flap extending out from a lower side edge of the sheet body portion, a pocket panel extending out from a bottom edge of the sheet body portion, and a pocket side flap extending out from a side edge of the pocket panel. The pocket side flap is folded in towards the pocket panel, the pocket panel is folded up and the pocket side flap is glued to the back face of the sheet body portion. The sheet lower side flap is folded and glued to the pocket panel. The pocket panel is thereby secured along both side edges to the sheet body portion, has an open top and thus defines a pocket on the back of the sheet body portion. The pocket panel can have a finger notch at the center of its top edge. A tab is cut out of the edge portion of the sheet body portion to form a tabbed divider sheet. The tab advantageously can be formed at any location along the edge portion including at a lower location directly adjacent to the pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce D. Bauman, Andrew S. Gordon, Russ D. Pollman
  • Publication number: 20010002751
    Abstract: A foldable paper sheet is formed having a sheet body portion, a sheet lower side flap extending out from a lower side edge of the sheet body portion, a pocket panel extending out from a bottom edge of the sheet body portion, and a pocket side flap extending out from a side edge of the pocket panel. The pocket side flap is folded in towards the pocket panel, the pocket panel is folded up and the pocket side flap is glued to the back face of the sheet body portion. The sheet lower side flap is folded and glued to the pocket panel. The pocket panel is thereby secured along both side edges to the sheet body portion, has an open top and thus defines a pocket on the back of the sheet body portion. The pocket panel can have a finger notch at the center of its top edge. A tab is cut out of the edge portion of the sheet body portion to form a tabbed divider sheet. The tab advantageously can be formed at any location along the edge portion including at a lower location directly adjacent to the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 1998
    Publication date: June 7, 2001
    Applicant: bauman et al
    Inventors: BRUCE D. BAUMAN, ANDREW S. GORDON, RUSS D. POLLMAN