Patents by Inventor Bruce A Elliott

Bruce A Elliott 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: 20220101683
    Abstract: Fantasy Bingo is a blend of the traditional Bingo game and fantasy sports, whereby the squares of the bingo card are replaced with sports achievements for players to unlock with real-world performance. Embodiments described here within generally relate to systems, methods, and Apparatus for utilizing artificial intelligence and data science to improve probability calculations related to fantasy sports. For example, the NBA 3 pt attempts/game increased from 2.8 to 29 between 1980 to 2018! The AI system can dynamically adjust our probability calculations to best fit with the trends in sports. Fantasy Bingo can also be played over multiple games based on cumulative statistics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Bruce Elliott, David Silva, David Mckenzie, Jacob Lindorff
  • Publication number: 20180165608
    Abstract: Methods and systems comprising receiving travel request data; retrieving schedule data associated with the travel request data, the schedule data being further associated with a scheduled travel time; retrieving availability data associated with the travel request data, the availability data being further associated with an available travel time; generating representation data representing the schedule data and the availability data, the representation data representing the schedule data and/or the availability data differently based on a whether an itinerary complies with an organization's travel policies; and sending the representation data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: CONCUR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Elliott, Sofia Krasnovskaya, Alan McCloskey, Michael Fredericks
  • Patent number: 9928470
    Abstract: Methods and systems for generating representation data, comprising: receiving travel request data; retrieving schedule data associated with the travel request data; generating representation data representing the schedule data; and sending the representation data via a computer network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Concur Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Elliott, Sofia Krasnovskaya, Alan McCloskey, Michael Fredericks
  • Publication number: 20170262775
    Abstract: Methods and systems comprising receiving travel request data; retrieving schedule data associated with the travel request data, the schedule data being further associated with a scheduled travel time; retrieving availability data associated with the travel request data, the availability data being further associated with an available travel time; generating representation data representing the schedule data and the availability data, the representation data representing the schedule data and/or the availability data differently based on a whether an itinerary complies with an organization's travel policies; and sending the representation data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Concur Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Elliott, Sofia Krasnovskaya, Alan McCloskey, Michael Fredericks
  • Patent number: 9691037
    Abstract: Methods and systems comprising receiving travel request data; retrieving schedule data associated with the travel request data, the schedule data being further associated with a scheduled travel time; retrieving availability data associated with the travel request data, the availability data being further associated with an available travel time; generating representation data representing the schedule data and the availability data, the representation data representing the schedule data and/or the availability data differently based on a whether an itinerary complies with an organization's travel policies; and sending the representation data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: CONCUR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Elliott, Sofia Krasnovskaya, Alan McCloskey, Michael Fredericks
  • Publication number: 20160132795
    Abstract: A method and system comprising: receiving travel request data; retrieving schedule data associated with the travel request data from the database, the schedule data being further associated with a scheduled travel time; retrieving availability data associated with the travel request data from the cache, the availability data being further associated with an available travel time; and sending the schedule data and the availability data via a computer network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Bruce Elliott, Sofia Krasnovskaya, Alan McCloskey, Michael Fredericks
  • Patent number: 9286601
    Abstract: A method and system comprising: receiving travel request data; retrieving schedule data associated with the travel request data from the database, the schedule data being further associated with a scheduled travel time; retrieving availability data associated with the travel request data from the cache, the availability data being further associated with an available travel time; and sending the schedule data and the availability data via a computer network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: CONCUR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Elliott, Sofia Krasnovskaya, Alan McCloskey, Michael Fredericks
  • Publication number: 20140074958
    Abstract: A method and system comprising: receiving travel request data; retrieving schedule data associated with the travel request data from the database, the schedule data being further associated with a scheduled travel time; retrieving availability data associated with the travel request data from the cache, the availability data being further associated with an available travel time; and sending the schedule data and the availability data via a computer network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventors: Bruce Elliott, Sofia Krasnovskaya, Alan McCloskey, Michael Fredericks
  • Patent number: 7972062
    Abstract: An X-ray analyzer includes a sample stage for holding and positioning a sample and an optical positioner assembly configured above the sample stage. The optical positioner assembly includes a body member having an opening; an optical positioner located within the opening; and at least one X-ray optic and an optical viewing lens coupled to a first camera. The at least one X-ray optic and the optical viewing lens are secured to the optical positioner. The optical positioner is configured to align one of the at least one X-ray optic and the optic viewing lens normal to the sample on the sample stage such that the sample is irradiated with X-rays through the X-ray optic along a path which is normal to the sample and coaxial with the optic viewing lens receiving light reflected from the sample when the optic viewing lens is positioned normal to the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: EDAX, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Nicolosi, Robert Westerdale, Bruce Elliott Scruggs, Sun Park
  • Publication number: 20110013744
    Abstract: An X-ray analyzer includes a sample stage for holding and positioning a sample and an optical positioner assembly configured above the sample stage. The optical positioner assembly includes a body member having an opening; an optical positioner located within the opening; and at least one X-ray optic and an optical viewing lens coupled to a first camera. The at least one X-ray optic and the optical viewing lens are secured to the optical positioner. The optical positioner is configured to align one of the at least one X-ray optic and the optic viewing lens normal to the sample on the sample stage such that the sample is irradiated with X-rays through the X-ray optic along a path which is normal to the sample and coaxial with the optic viewing lens receiving light reflected from the sample when the optic viewing lens is positioned normal to the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: EDAX, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Nicolosi, Bob Westerdale, Bruce Elliott Scruggs, Sun Park
  • Publication number: 20080126143
    Abstract: A system and method for booking and expensing travel products and services utilizing multiple data sources and presenting information pulled from the multiple data sources in one user-friendly format. The following features are included: graphical city selection; policy enforcement; request and approval queues: in-browser agent support; request prioritization; email confirmation and integration; data incorporation into expense reports; and expense report audits. For example, an employee books a ticket, has the booking approved by a manager if needed, receives email confirmation and integrates the booking information into the employee's calendar. The employee also submits, for example, the booking information into an expense report, which can be audited by an employer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: CONCUR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan ALTMAN, Michael Fredericks, Andrew Csontos, Michael Lore, John Love, Bret Harris, John Lueker, Valery Gorodnichev, Jeannine Armstrong, Joseph Dunnick, Bruce Elliott, Gary Mendel, Thomas Jones, Thomas DePasquale
  • Publication number: 20070125487
    Abstract: A method for maintaining filaments in position when manufacturing composite parts through a filament winding process. In its most basic form the method includes a first step of applying resin impregnated filament (16) onto an elongate mandrel (12). A second step is involved of winding yarn (32) onto the elongate mandrel (12) overlying the resin impregnated filament (16), to maintain the resin impregnated filament (16) in position and under tension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Bruce Elliott
  • Publication number: 20070127989
    Abstract: A method for installing poles in rock surface which includes the step of firstly drilling an annular hole in a rock. The annular hole being drilled such that a centrally positioned core of rock remains extending upwardly through the annular hole. Next, a pole is provided that has a first end and a second end; with a socket positioned at the first end. Finally, the first end of the pole is positioned within the annular hole such the central core of rock is received in the socket at the first end of the pole to provide additional stability to the pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: Resin Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Elliott
  • Patent number: 6792765
    Abstract: A chiller system comprises a chiller, a burner, a first variable frequency driver and pump, a second frequency drive and pump, and a feedback system. The chiller has a chilled water input and a cooling water input and the burner is coupled to the chiller. The first variable frequency drive and pump is coupled to the chilled water input. The second variable frequency drive and pump is coupled to the cooling water input. The feedback system is coupled to the burner, the first variable frequency drive, and the second variable frequency drive. The feedback system capable of measuring a characteristic of the burner that is proportional to the cooling load of the chiller system and transmitting a signal corresponding determined characteristic to the first and second variable frequency drives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Inventors: Frank L. Domnick, Bruce A Elliott
  • Publication number: 20040160333
    Abstract: The present invention provides a attention getting device, which comprises: a standing board, having a standing surface; a flashing element, having a twinkling light body outwardly and having a circuit connected to a battery behind said twinkling light body and inside said flashing element, and having a back cover which is made of ferrous material; and a magnet with magnetism; thereby, said flashing element can twinkle and mutually attract with said magnet on a back surface and said standing surface of said standing board respectively so as to attract the attention and vision of the people.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventor: Clyde Bruce Elliott
  • Publication number: 20040107177
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a method, process and apparatus for filtering a request from a client and building the response to that request using mapping tables. These mapping tables are utilized to present content-related information about hypertext documents that can be dynamically generated from a database, on one or more servers. The dynamically generated hypertext documents may be web pages for the World Wide Web portion of the Internet. The mapping table is used to automatically generate a mapping page to best match its intended viewer's request. A mapping page designed to be viewed by a computer system will be presented in a format optimized for use by a web crawler program to build an index of web pages that may be generated at the server site. A mapping page designed to be viewed by a person will be presented in a human readable format, with optimizations made based on how that user arrived at the page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Bruce Elliott Covill, Scott Clifford Moore
  • Publication number: 20040035126
    Abstract: A chiller system comprises a chiller, a burner, a first variable frequency driver and pump, a second frequency drive and pump, and a feedback system. The chiller has a chilled water input and a cooling water input and the burner is coupled to the chiller. The first variable frequency drive and pump is coupled to the chilled water input. The second variable frequency drive and pump is coupled to the cooling water input. The feedback system is coupled to the burner, the first variable frequency drive, and the second variable frequency drive. The feedback system capable of measuring a characteristic of the burner that is proportional to the cooling load of the chiller system and transmitting a signal corresponding determined characteristic to the first and second variable frequency drives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Frank L. Domnick, Bruce A. Elliott
  • Publication number: 20030120526
    Abstract: A system and method for booking and expensing travel products and services utilizing multiple data sources and presenting information pulled from the multiple data sources in one user-friendly format. The following features are included: graphical city selection; policy enforcement; request and approval queues; in-browser agent support; request prioritization; email confirmation and integration; data incorporation into expense reports; and expense report audits. For example, an employee books a ticket, has the booking approved by a manager if needed, receives email confirmation and integrates the booking information into the employee's calendar. The employee also submits, for example, the booking information into an expense report, which can be audited by an employer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Jonathan Altman, Michael Fredericks, Andrew Csontos, Michael Lore, John Love, Bret Harris, John Lueker, Valery Gorodnichev, Jeannine Armstrong, Joseph Dunnick, Bruce Elliott, Gary Mendel, Thomas Jones, Thomas DePasquale
  • Patent number: 6301460
    Abstract: An all-in-one toner cartridge for use in a printing device has toner containers that are operably associated to form a cylindrical toner cartridge designed for insertion into and removal from the printing device as a single unit. The all-in-one toner cartridge rotates within the device to deliver the different toners from the respective toner containers for exposure to a rotating toner transfer drum within the printing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventor: Bruce Elliott
  • Patent number: 5923765
    Abstract: A dual function portable stereo unit including a portable playback mechanism adapted to generate an unamplified audio signal upon the actuation thereof. The playback mechanism comprising a standard output jack for communicating the audio signal therefrom whereby the playback mechanism may be employed portably with a set of standard headphones in a first mode of operation. An amplifier and associated speakers are adapted to allow the amplification of the unamplified audio signal and further transmit the amplified audio signal via free space. A control unit is situated within a glove box of a vehicle and electrically connected to the inputs of the amplifier for manipulating the unamplified audio signal and further allowing the selective transmission thereof to the amplifier. The control unit further includes an input jack adapted to receive the unamplified audio signal and allow the employment of the playback mechanism within the car as a car stereo in a second mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Inventor: Bruce Elliott