Patents by Inventor Brian Prendergast
Brian Prendergast 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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Patent number: 11938259Abstract: Blood treatment systems and methods are provided for combining a blood separation system and an adsorption device. The blood separation system is configured to separate a blood component from blood, while the adsorption device is configured to receive at least a portion of the separated blood component and process it. The blood separation system includes a fluid flow element and a controller. The fluid flow element is configured for flowing the separated blood component into the adsorption device. The controller controls the fluid flow element based at least in part on one or more processing parameters. The processing parameters include a maximum flow rate of the separated blood component flowed into the adsorption device, a maximum pressure of the separated blood component flowed into the adsorption device, and/or the volume of fluid in a location of the system.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2019Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Fenwal, Inc.Inventors: John T. Foley, Jonathan Prendergast, Lan T. Nguyen, Brian C Case
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Patent number: 10510263Abstract: A dynamically configurable audience response system includes multiple handsets communicatively coupled to a wireless aggregation point. Each handset includes at least one dynamically configurable operating parameter, such as a handset ID that identifies that handset, one or more parameters defining a communication channel that the handset can use to communicate with the wireless aggregation point, and/or one or more parameters defining various keys that the handset can use to establish a communication link with the wireless aggregation point. In some embodiments, the operating parameters associated with the handsets may be defined dynamically via the wireless aggregation point and without any user interaction with the handset.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Boxlight CorporationInventors: Christopher M. Cacioppo, Brian Prendergast, Manuel Perez, David J. Dean
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Publication number: 20130262297Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating electronic value transfers. Various of the methods include graduating a defined affinity between transactions to increasing levels of scrutiny. At an increased level of scrutiny, reports can be generated indicating suspicious activity and/or interdiction procedures can be implemented to reduce the occurrence of the detected suspicious activity. Various of the systems are tailored to implement the aforementioned methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: THE WESTERN UNION COMPANYInventors: Robert G. Degen, Brian Prendergast, Scott C. Hansen
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Patent number: 8417600Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating electronic value transfers. Various of the methods include graduating a defined affinity between transactions to increasing levels of scrutiny. At an increased level of scrutiny, reports can be generated indicating suspicious activity and/or interdiction procedures can be implemented to reduce the occurrence of the detected suspicious activity. Various of the systems are tailored to implement the aforementioned methods.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2003Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: The Western Union CompanyInventors: Robert G. Degen, Brian Prendergast, Scott C. Hansen
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Patent number: 8412633Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating electronic value transfers. Various of the methods include receiving money transfer requests, electronically storing records of the money transfer requests, and performing an analysis of the records. The analysis of the records can indicate that two or more of the records are related. The related records are associated with a reference designator that is used to search money transfer records and identify suspect activity. The systems can include a fraud processing system associated with a money transfer system.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2002Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: The Western Union CompanyInventors: Robert Degen, Duane Ritter, Brian Prendergast, David Wittman
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Publication number: 20120295644Abstract: A dynamically configurable audience response system includes multiple handsets communicatively coupled to a wireless aggregation point. Each handset includes at least one dynamically configurable operating parameter, such as a handset ID that identifies that handset, one or more parameters defining a communication channel that the handset can use to communicate with the wireless aggregation point, and/or one or more parameters defining various keys that the handset can use to establish a communication link with the wireless aggregation point. In some embodiments, the operating parameters associated with the handsets may be defined dynamically via the wireless aggregation point and without any user interaction with the handset.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: SANFORD, L.P.Inventors: Christopher M. Cacioppo, Brian Prendergast, Manuel Perez, David J. Dean
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Publication number: 20120270201Abstract: An audience response system with dynamic user interfaces and methods of using such an audience response system. The audience response system includes a wireless aggregation point and multiple remote handsets communicatively coupled to that wireless aggregation point. The remote handsets may be used (e.g., by students) to answer questions (e.g., posed by a teacher). At least some of the remote handsets may include user interfaces that include user input interface elements that are configurable via the wireless aggregation point. Additionally, the user interfaces of at least some of the remote handsets may provide feedback to the students regarding their interaction with the remote handsets.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: SANFORD, L.P.Inventors: Christopher M. Cacioppo, Brian Prendergast, Manuel Perez
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Patent number: 7693789Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating transactions to determine if suspicious activities are possibly present. Various methods include providing a reference designator list with information associated with one or more suspicious activities. Using the reference designator list, a first and a second transaction systems are evaluated. Various systems include two or more transaction systems utilizing information from a fraud detection system.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2007Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Robert Degen, Philip Mellinger, Duane Ritter, Brian Prendergast
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Patent number: 7620599Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating transactions to determine if suspicious activities are possibly present. Various methods include providing a reference designator list with information associated with one or more suspicious activities. Using the reference designator list, a first and a second transaction systems are evaluated. Various systems include two or more transaction systems utilizing information from a fraud detection system.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2007Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Robert Degen, Philip Mellinger, Duane Ritter, Brian Prendergast
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Publication number: 20090132315Abstract: A method of monitoring financial transactions includes periodically receiving a list of target account identifiers at a processing server and periodically transmitting the list to each of a plurality of platform servers. The platform servers are each configured to receive transaction information that includes transaction records of financial transactions. The transaction records include account identifiers used in the transactions. The platform servers are configured to search the transaction information for transaction records having a target account identifier from the list. The method also includes receiving at the processing server an alert that the platform server has identified a transaction record having a target account identifier. The alert including transaction data from the transaction record. The method further includes transmitting from the processing server a notification based on the alert that a target account identifier has been identified in a transaction record.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Philip T. Mellinger, Brian Prendergast, Duane Ritter
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Patent number: 7386510Abstract: A system and method that determines when fraudulent activity, such as relates to a credit card, etc., may be imminent. The system and method of the invention allows for warning a credit issuer of probable fraudulent activity at an early stage. Probable fraudulent activity is determined by: receiving at a receiving center an authorization request from a user for a dollar amount; and determining, using a fraud test, if the authorization request is likely to be indicative of fraudulent activity.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Robert Degen, Philip Mellinger, Duane Ritter, Brian Prendergast
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Patent number: 7313545Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating transactions to determine if suspicious activities are possibly present. Various methods include providing a reference designator list with information associated with one or more suspicious activities. Using the reference designator list, a first and a second transaction systems are evaluated. Various systems include two or more transaction systems utilizing information from a fraud detection system.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2002Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Robert Degen, Philip Mellinger, Duane Ritter, Brian Prendergast
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Publication number: 20070214085Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating transactions to determine if suspicious activities are possibly present. Various methods include providing a reference designator list with information associated with one or more suspicious activities. Using the reference designator list, a first and a second transaction systems are evaluated. Various systems include two or more transaction systems utilizing information from a fraud detection system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2007Publication date: September 13, 2007Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Robert Degen, Philip Mellinger, Duane Ritter, Brian Prendergast
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Publication number: 20070108271Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating transactions to determine if suspicious activities are possibly present. Various methods include providing a reference designator list with information associated with one or more suspicious activities. Using the reference designator list, a first and a second transaction systems are evaluated. Various systems include two or more transaction systems utilizing information from a fraud detection system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2007Publication date: May 17, 2007Applicant: First Data CorporaitonInventors: Robert Degen, Philip Mellinger, Duane Ritter, Brian Prendergast
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Publication number: 20030220878Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating electronic value transfers. Various of the methods include graduating a defined affinity between transactions to increasing levels of scrutiny. At an increased level of scrutiny, reports can be generated indicating suspicious activity and/or interdiction procedures can be implemented to reduce the occurrence of the detected suspicious activity. Various of the systems are tailored to implement the aforementioned methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2003Publication date: November 27, 2003Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Robert G. Degen, Brian Prendergast, Scott C. Hansen
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Publication number: 20030167237Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating electronic value transfers. Various of the methods include receiving money transfer requests, electronically storing records of the money transfer requests, and performing an analysis of the records. The analysis of the records can indicate that two or more of the records are related. The related records are associated with a reference designator that is used to search money transfer records and identify suspect activity. The systems can include a fraud processing system associated with a money transfer system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2002Publication date: September 4, 2003Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Robert Degen, Duane Ritter, Brian Prendergast, David Wittman
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Publication number: 20030050880Abstract: A system and method that determines when fraudulent activity, such as relates to a credit card, etc., may be imminent. The system allows for warning a credit issuer of probable fraudulent activity at an early stage. Probable fraudulent activity is determined by a method comprising: receiving at a receiving center an authorization request from a user for a dollar amount; and determining, using a fraud test, if the authorization request is likely to be indicative of fraudulent activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2001Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: Robert Degen, Philip Mellinger, Duane Ritter, Brian Prendergast
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Publication number: 20030050882Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating transactions to determine if suspicious activities are possibly present. Various methods include providing a reference designator list with information associated with one or more suspicious activities. Using the reference designator list, a first and a second transaction systems are evaluated. Various systems include two or more transaction systems utilizing information from a fraud detection system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2002Publication date: March 13, 2003Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Robert Degen, Philip Mellinger, Duane Ritter, Brian Prendergast