Patents by Inventor Anne Holt
Anne Holt 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: 20220257811Abstract: An apparatus for disinfecting an object is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes an enclosure having an interior, an entrance, an exit, and a path through the interior from the entrance to the exit along which the object travels. The object moves along the path from the entrance to the exit without support from a moving conveyance. The apparatus also includes a light source that is positioned within the interior and configured to emit ultraviolet light such that every exterior surface of object is exposed to the ultraviolet light as the object traverses the interior.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2021Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicant: Mallard Holdings LLCInventors: Brian L. Mallard, Jorge Emilio Molina, Lawrence D. Holt, II, Dorothy Anne Holt, Robert Kay, Graham Ross
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Publication number: 20170270512Abstract: A computer-implemented method that requires an inventive special-purpose software apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises software subsystems that facilitate discovery of people wearing badges because they are service providers in a specific vicinity and want to be found easily by consumers employing their services so that the consumers may submit gratuities easily, quickly, and electronically to them.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Gratzeez, LLCInventors: Glenn Robert Seidman, Rajest A. Patel, Denise Anne Holt, Ragin Thakorbhai Desai
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Publication number: 20150302388Abstract: A computer-implemented method that requires an inventive special-purpose software apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises software subsystems that facilitate Patrons using a Mobile Application, to easily find and then submit gratuity payments to Service Providers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: Gratzeez, LLCInventors: Glenn Robert Seidman, Denise Anne Holt, Rajesh A Patel, Ragin Thakorbhai Desai
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Patent number: 8712852Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system and method for distributing a transaction instrument. The system includes the steps of: offering for sale, in a retail environment, the transaction instrument; selling a selected transaction instrument; communicating with the issuer of the transaction instrument via an internet accessible web site, and enabling the use of the transaction instrument. The transaction instrument may be, for example, an open pre-paid card. The distribution of the transaction instrument may also include the step of sending a message, through the web site, in substantially real time, causing the pre-paid transaction instrument to be funded but not activated until later through an interactive voice response system, for example. In another example, an associated transaction account may be funded and activated at the time of distribution. Furthermore, an issuer system may be suitably configured to leverage existing Travelers Cheque infrastructure for inventory and related processes.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Sharecomm Limited Liability CompanyInventors: Gennye Hannover Feldman, Elizabeth Anne Holt, Marc Rubner, John R. Rose, Nicole Milne Vollmer
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Patent number: 8070056Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a handheld point of sale system for distributing a transaction instrument. Such system may include a browser-based tool configured to facilitate distributing an open transaction instrument at the point of sale in association with purchase of the open transaction instrument by a consumer at the handheld point of sale system. The browser-based tool may also be configured to receive transaction information and to facilitate the distribution of the open transaction instrument by sending the transaction information from the browser-based tool to a host system, wherein the host system authorizes distribution of the open transaction instrument, funds and activates a transaction account associated with the open transaction instrument, and sends an authorization message to the browser-based tool.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Gennye Hannover Feldman, Elizabeth Anne Holt, Marc Rubner, John R. Rose, Nicole Milne Vollmer
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Patent number: 7900826Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system and method for distributing a transaction instrument. The system includes the steps of: offering for sale, in a retail environment, the transaction instrument; selling a selected transaction instrument; communicating with the issuer of the transaction instrument via an internet accessible web site, and enabling the use of the transaction instrument. The transaction instrument may be, for example, an open pre-paid card. The distribution of the transaction instrument may also include the step of sending a message, through the web site, in substantially real time, causing the pre-paid transaction instrument to be funded but not activated until later through an interactive voice response system, for example. In another example, an associated transaction account may be funded and activated at the time of distribution. Furthermore, an issuer system may be suitably configured to leverage existing Travelers Cheque infrastructure for inventory and related processes.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Gennye Hannover Feldman, Elizabeth Anne Holt, Marc Rubner, John R. Rose, Nicole Milne Vollmer
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Patent number: 7783517Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system and method for distributing a transaction instrument. The system includes the steps of: offering for sale, in a retail environment, the transaction instrument; selling a selected transaction instrument; communicating with the issuer of the transaction instrument via an internet accessible web site, and enabling the use of the transaction instrument. The transaction instrument may be, for example, an open pre-paid card. The distribution of the transaction instrument may also include the step of sending a message, through the web site, in substantially real time, causing the pre-paid transaction instrument to be funded but not activated until later through an interactive voice response system, for example. In another example, an associated transaction account may be funded and activated at the time of distribution. Furthermore, an issuer system may be suitably configured to leverage existing Travelers Cheque infrastructure for inventory and related processes.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Gennye Hannover Feldman, Elizabeth Anne Holt, Marc Rubner, John R. Rose, Nicole Milne Vollmer
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Publication number: 20090327087Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system and method for distributing a transaction instrument. The system includes the steps of: offering for sale, in a retail environment, the transaction instrument; selling a selected transaction instrument; communicating with the issuer of the transaction instrument via an internet accessible web site, and enabling the use of the transaction instrument. The transaction instrument may be, for example, an open pre-paid card. The distribution of the transaction instrument may also include the step of sending a message, through the web site, in substantially real time, causing the pre-paid transaction instrument to be funded but not activated until later through an interactive voice response system, for example. In another example, an associated transaction account may be funded and activated at the time of distribution. Furthermore, an issuer system may be suitably configured to leverage existing Travelers Cheque infrastructure for inventory and related processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Randy Beck, Gennye Hannover Feldman, Elizabeth Anne Holt, Sven Miller, Clyde Page, Marc Rubner, John R. Rose, Nicole Milne Vollmer
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Publication number: 20090184162Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system and method for distributing a transaction instrument. The system includes the steps of: offering for sale, in a retail environment, the transaction instrument; selling a selected transaction instrument; communicating with the issuer of the transaction instrument via an internet accessible web site, and enabling the use of the transaction instrument. The transaction instrument may be, for example, an open pre-paid card. The distribution of the transaction instrument may also include the step of sending a message, through the web site, in substantially real time, causing the pre-paid transaction instrument to be funded but not activated until later through an interactive voice response system, for example. In another example, an associated transaction account may be funded and activated at the time of distribution. Furthermore, an issuer system may be suitably configured to leverage existing Travelers Cheque infrastructure for inventory and related processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Randy Beck, Gennye Hannover Feldman, Elizabeth Anne Holt, Sven Miller, Clyde Page, Marc Rubner, John R. Rose, Nicole Milne Vollmer
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Patent number: 7431208Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system and method for distributing a transaction instrument. The system includes the steps of: offering for sale, in a retail environment, the transaction instrument; selling a selected transaction instrument; communicating with the issuer of the transaction instrument via an internet accessible web site, and enabling the use of the transaction instrument. The transaction instrument may be, for example, an open pre-paid card. The distribution of the transaction instrument may also include the step of sending a message, through the web site, in substantially real time, causing the pre-paid transaction instrument to be funded but not activated until later through an interactive voice response system, for example. In another example, an associated transaction account may be funded and activated at the time of distribution. Furthermore, an issuer system may be suitably configured to leverage existing Travelers Cheque infrastructure for inventory and related processes.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2007Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Gennye Hannover Feldman, Elizabeth Anne Holt, Marc Rubner, John R. Rose, Nicole Milne Vollmer
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Publication number: 20080215448Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system and method for distributing a transaction instrument. The system includes the steps of: offering for sale, in a retail environment, the transaction instrument; selling a selected transaction instrument; communicating with the issuer of the transaction instrument via an internet accessible web site, and enabling the use of the transaction instrument. The transaction instrument may be, for example, an open pre-paid card. The distribution of the transaction instrument may also include the step of sending a message, through the web site, in substantially real time, causing the pre-paid transaction instrument to be funded but not activated until later through an interactive voice response system, for example. In another example, an associated transaction account may be funded and activated at the time of distribution. Furthermore, an issuer system may be suitably configured to leverage existing Travelers Cheque infrastructure for inventory and related processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INCInventors: Randy Beck, Gennye Hannover Feldman, Elizabeth Anne Holt, Sven Miller, Clyde Page, Marc Rubner, John R. Rose, Nicole Milne Vollmer
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Publication number: 20080215449Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system and method for distributing a transaction instrument. The system includes the steps of: offering for sale, in a retail environment, the transaction instrument; selling a selected transaction instrument; communicating with the issuer of the transaction instrument via an internet accessible web site, and enabling the use of the transaction instrument. The transaction instrument may be, for example, an open pre-paid card. The distribution of the transaction instrument may also include the step of sending a message, through the web site, in substantially real time, causing the pre-paid transaction instrument to be funded but not activated until later through an interactive voice response system, for example. In another example, an associated transaction account may be funded and activated at the time of distribution. Furthermore, an issuer system may be suitably configured to leverage existing Travelers Cheque infrastructure for inventory and related processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Randy Beck, Gennye Hannover Feldman, Elizabeth Anne Holt, Sven Miller, Clyde Page, Marc Rubner, John R. Rose, Nicole Milne Vollmer
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Patent number: 7191939Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system and method for distributing a transaction instrument. The system includes the steps of: offering for sale, in a retail environment, the transaction instrument; selling a selected transaction instrument; communicating with the issuer of the transaction instrument via an internet accessible web site, and enabling the use of the transaction instrument. The transaction instrument may be, for example, an open pre-paid card. The distribution of the transaction instrument may also include the step of sending a message, through the web site, in substantially real time, causing the pre-paid transaction instrument to be funded but not activated until later through an interactive voice response system, for example. In another example, an associated transaction account may be funded and activated at the time of distribution. Furthermore, an issuer system may be suitably configured to leverage existing Travelers Cheque infrastructure for inventory and related processes.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2005Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Randy Beck, Gennye Hannover Feldman, Elizabeth Anne Holt, Sven Miller, Clyde Page, Marc Rubner, John R. Rose, Nicole Milne Vollmer
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Patent number: 5866791Abstract: The synthesis of lignin by plants, particularly cereal and forage crops, is modified by genetic transformation with a construct which includes a DNA sequence which modifies the activity of the enzyme cinnamyl coenzyme A reductase (CCR). Sequence-ID-1 is the CCR sequence from Zea mays.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1996Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: Zeneca LimitedInventor: Karen Anne Holt
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Patent number: 5859344Abstract: The invention provides DNA homologous to a disclosed sequence which encodes a galactosidase/galactanase enzyme. Such DNA is incorporated into DNA constructs which are transformed into plants to increase or decrease expression of the related gene. This provides a method for modifying cell wall metabolism and fruit-ripening characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1996Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Assignee: Zeneca LimitedInventors: Colin Roger Bird, Karen Anne Holt, Sylvie Picard, Wolfgang Walter Schuch, Annette Teresa Carey, Graham Barron Seymour, Gregory Alan Tucker
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Patent number: 4505222Abstract: A die assembly is provided which is suitable for the extrusion coating of elongate cores, such as optical fibers. The die assembly comprises a nozzle having an orifice therethrough. A die tip has a through-bore and is mounted such that the through-bore is alignable with the orifice to conduct a core through the through-bore and orifice. A passage is arranged for conducting a flowable coating material into and through the orifice. A hollow guide tube is slidably mounted in the through-bore and is sized to receive the core. The guide tube is positionable such that the forward end thereof is movable relative to the nozzle orifice.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1984Date of Patent: March 19, 1985Assignee: Celanese CorporationInventors: Anne Holt, James Krutzler
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Patent number: 4415521Abstract: Provided is a process for melt spinning a partially oriented yarn of increased birefringence, and hence higher orientation, for a given wind-up speed. The process comprises extruding a molten fiber forming polyester through a shaped orifice to form a molten filamentary material, which is then passed in the direction of its length into a quench zone wherein the filamentary material is contacted with a first gaseous quenching medium. While the filamentary material is still in a deformable state, however, it is passed through a hot zone provided with an atmosphere having a temperature greater than the first gaseous quenching medium and greater than the glass transition temperature of the molten polyester filamentary material.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1982Date of Patent: November 15, 1983Assignee: Celanese CorporationInventors: Robert M. Mininni, Sunil K. Garg, Henry H. George, Jr., Anne Holt, Steven B. Warner