Patents by Inventor Craig Roberts

Craig Roberts 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).

  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MITIGATING FRAUD LOSSES DURING A PAYMENT CARD TRANSACTION
    Publication number: 20140188723
    Abstract: Computer systems and methods for identifying a potentially fraudulent payment card transaction in progress, and mitigating losses arising from completion of a fraudulent payment card transaction are provided. The computer system is programmed to receive an authorization request message for authorization of a payment card-initiated transaction, when the transaction is initiated using a payment card that includes a first security device operable for transactions initiated within a predefined geographic region and a second security device operable for transactions initiated both within the predefined geographic region and outside of the predefined geographic region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Frederick Michael Pacher, Craig Robert Dinsmore, Eoin Patrick Flood, Mikhail Blinov
  • NASAL MASK INTERFACE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20140174446
    Abstract: An interface assembly comprises a nasal mask that includes a seal having a rolling portion. The rolling portion of the seal rolls over a portion of a clip that secures the seal to a frame. The frame has a ball and socket connection to a connector. The connector comprises an elbow having integrally formed exhaust holes and a swivel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITED
    Inventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Richard John Boyes, Thomas Mark Richardson, Gareth Thomas McDermott
  • Compound
    Patent number: 8735413
    Abstract: There is provided a compound which is (a) a pyrimidine sulfonamide of formula (I) or (b) a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, crystalline forms of the compound, processes for obtaining the compound, pharmaceutical intermediates used in the manufacture of the compound, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound. The compound is useful in the treatment of a disease/condition in which modulation of chemokine receptor activity is beneficial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Stephen Connolly, Mark Richard Ebden, Iain Alastair Stewart Walters, Thomas Langer, Alan Robert Steven, Craig Robert Stewart, Paula Margaret Tomlin, Andrew John Williams
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH MULTIPLE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20140143404
    Abstract: Certain aspects of a method and system for communicating with multiple devices may include a network that is capable of communicatively coupling a plurality of peripheral devices to a server. The server may be operable to receive a first set of instructions from a first of the plurality of peripheral devices and transcode the received first set of instructions to a second set of instructions. The transcoded second set of instructions may be communicated to at least one other of the plurality of peripheral devices. The first set of instructions may be based on a first communication protocol and the second set of instructions may be based on a second communication protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sean KENNEDY, Miyuki KUROIWA, Srujana YEDULAPURAM, Craig Robert WESSMAN, Frank SLEEPER, Gary LYONS, Leland TREEBS, Jenny DONG, Eiji TAKAHASHI
  • INTERFACE COMPRISING A ROLLING NASAL BRIDGE PORTION
    Publication number: 20140096774
    Abstract: An interface for positive pressure therapy includes a mask assembly, a headgear assembly and a connection port assembly. The mask assembly comprises a seal member that has an upper portion movably connected to an integrated lower portion, wherein the upper portion rolls during hinging movement of the upper portion relative to the lower portion. The headgear assembly allows connection to the mask assembly in a direction substantially normal to a direction of strap tension. The connection port assembly includes a swivel elbow with a valve member that controls flow through a port that opens toward the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITED
    Inventors: Gregory James Olsen, Peter David Alexander Bearne, Leon Edward Evans, Matthew Roger Stephenson, Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Tony William Spear, Mark Arvind McLaren, Roheet Patel, Brad Michael Howarth, Jonathan David Harwood
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING VEHICLE VALUATION MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20140095336
    Abstract: The exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for providing vehicle valuation management services on a computer system. The computer system includes a tangible storage medium readable by the instruction processing system and storing instructions for execution by the instruction processing system. The method comprises receiving a request from a client for a value quote of a vehicle, and determining the curb weight of the vehicle. The method further comprises determining estimated freight costs to obtain the vehicle, and sending the value quote of the vehicle to the client.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: NEWELL RECYCLING, LLC.
    Inventors: Chris Raulerson, Mary Sargent, John Case Gulden, Tammy Elliott, Craig Roberts, Robert O. Ward, Mark Z. Cataldo, Robert H. Garner, Joseph S. Garner, JR.
  • Camsylate Salt
    Publication number: 20140031379
    Abstract: A camsylate salt of (1r,1?R,4R)-4-methoxy-5?-methyl-6?-[5-(prop-1-yn-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl]-3?H-dispiro[cyclohexane-1,2?-inden-1?2?-imidazole]-4?-amine, pharmaceutical compositions containing the salt and therapeutic uses of the salt for treating A?-related pathologies such as Alzheimer's Disease, Down's syndrome, ?-amyloid angiopathy and conditions such as dementia including dementia of mixed vascular and degenerative origin, pre-senile dementia, senile dementia and dementia associated with Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy or cortical basal degeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Martin Hans Bohlin, Craig Robert Stewart
  • CHAIN WINDER FOR A WINDOW OR DOOR
    Publication number: 20140001301
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a chain winder which has a casing, a chain housed at least partially within the casing and extension means operable to cause the chain to extend out from the casing and also to retract back into the casing. The chain winder also includes a clutch mechanism which is operable to allow the chain to be extended out from the casing, or retracted back into the casing, without operating the extension means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Martin Charles Potts, Craig Robert Jeffrey
  • Lemon tree named '7ELS1'
    Publication number: 20130333081
    Abstract: ‘7ELS1’ is a new and distinct lemon tree notable for its high quality fruit with very few or no seeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: 2PH Farms Limited
    Inventor: Craig Robert Pressler
  • Indexing of security policies
    Patent number: 8495701
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer implemented method for indexing security policies is provided. The computer implemented method determines a policy vocabulary to form a set of policy elements, and creates an index from the set of policy elements. The computer implemented method further receives a request to form requested policy elements, locates requested policy elements in the index to form a set of returned policy elements, and identifies a rule for use with the returned policy elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Craig Robert William Forster
  • Breathing assistance apparatus
    Patent number: 8479741
    Abstract: Headgear for use with a respiratory mask is described. The headgear includes a continuous and substantially curved elongate member extending in use below a user's nose and at least two headgear straps capable of attachment to the ends of the elongate member. A mask attachment on the elongate member is disposed to sit below or on one of said user's nose, mouth, upper lip and an inlet to the mask. The attachment is capable of receiving the mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Oliver Gleeson, Evan Stuart Erstich, Simon Eric Freeman, Neil Glen Davies, Stephen John Schoenberg, Kamman Law, Craig Robert Prentice
  • Facilitating the utilization of complex data objects
    Patent number: 8458672
    Abstract: Computer implemented method, system and computer usable program code for facilitating utilization of data. A computer implemented method for facilitating utilization of data includes receiving data, wherein the received data is in a first representation. The received data is converted from the first representation to a common representation that is mapped to the first representation using an external configuration file. The common representation of the data is output to facilitate utilization of the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Craig Robert William Forster, Kerry Robert Gunn, Vernon Murdoch, Miguel Pedroza
  • Breathing assistance apparatus
    Patent number: 8443807
    Abstract: Headgear for use with a respiratory mask is described. The headgear comprises a continuous and substantially curved elongate member extending in use below a user's nose and at least two headgear straps capable of attachment to the ends of the elongate member. A mask attachment on the elongate member is disposed to sit below or on one of said user's nose, mouth, upper lip and an inlet to the mask. The attachment is capable of receiving the mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Oliver Gleeson, Evan Stuart Erstich, Simon Eric Freeman, Neil Glen Davies, Stephen John Schoenberg, Kamman Law, Craig Robert Prentice
  • Black box testing optimization using information from white box testing
    Patent number: 8387017
    Abstract: Testing a computer software application by identifying a sink in the computer software application, identifying a source associated with the sink in the application, identifying an entry point associated with the source in the application, where the source is configured to receive input provided externally to the application via the entry point, determining a sink type represented by the sink, and providing to a testing application information identifying the entry point and in association with the sink type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Rob Calendino, Craig Robert Earl Conboy, Guy Podjarny, Ory Segal, Adi Sharabani, Omer Tripp, Omri Weisman
  • NOVEL COMPOUND
    Publication number: 20130040926
    Abstract: There is provided a compound which is (a) a pyrimidine sulfonamide of formula (I) or (b) a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, crystalline forms of the compound, processes for obtaining the compound, pharmaceutical intermediates used in the manufacture of the compound, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound. The compound is useful in the treatment of a disease/condition in which modulation of chemokine receptor activity is beneficial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Stephen CONNOLLY, Mark Richard EBDEN, Iain Alastair Stewart WALTERS, Thomas LANGER, Alan Robert STEVEN, Craig Robert STEWART, Paula Margaret TOMLIN, Andrew John WILLIAMS
  • ICE BOX HOUSING ASSEMBLY AND RELATED REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20130000345
    Abstract: A refrigeration appliance includes a refrigerated cabinet with a cooled storage compartment, a door movable between a closed position closing the cooled storage compartment and an opened position allowing access to an interior of the cooled storage compartment, the door having an outer panel and a thermoformed liner attached to an inside of the outer panel, and an ice box frame attached to the thermoformed liner, the ice box frame being formed of injection molded plastic more rigid than the thermoformed liner and defining an ice compartment therein. At least one of an ice maker, an ice storage bin, and a motor for driving an ice storage bin auger is located in the ice compartment and attached to the door via the ice box frame. A related refrigeration appliance is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Craig Robert Vitan, Umakant Suresh Katu, Steven D. Paul, Eric Lloyd Scalf, Andrew Reinhard Krause, Edward Philip Strauss, Danister Abeygunawardana
  • Nasal pillow
    Patent number: D674480
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Alastair Edwin McAuley, Rory Alexander Monro, Nadjean Maurice Gabriel Geslain, Isaac Tristram Tane Mason
  • Seal for a patient interface
    Patent number: D691257
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Silas Sao Jin Siew, Wen Dong Huang, Craig Robert Prentice, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon
  • Patient interface assembly
    Patent number: D692554
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Silas Sao Jin Siew, Wen Dong Huang, Craig Robert Prentice, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon
  • Patient interface assembly
    Patent number: D693459
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Richard Boyes, Thomas Mark Richardson, Gareth McDermott, Jonathan Mark Downey, Matthew Roger Stephenson