Patents by Inventor Douglas Hurst

Douglas Hurst 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: 20240046243
    Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for automatic synchronization of a device for transaction processing based on geo-fenced locations. A merchant may geo-fence an area corresponding to the merchant's location where a user may visit to purchase an item. The merchant may provide multiple transaction processing and payment options at the merchant location, including payment applications with a mobile communication device. A payment provider may detect the location of the user and determine that the user's location matches the merchant's location through the geo-fenced area for the merchant. The payment provider may then configure a payment process for the user to utilize at the merchant location using payment mechanisms accepted at the merchant location. Where multiple merchants are located nearby, the payment provider may utilize additional known information for the user to select the most likely merchant for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin Laracey, Douglas Hurst, Patrick Babcock
  • Publication number: 20230274258
    Abstract: Methods and systems for fault tolerant token based transactions are described. A user may perform a transaction with a mobile device. The mobile device may be in an offline mode or may be lacking a network connection to servers or cloud devices of a mobile payment system. The transaction may be processed through a transaction device, which may aid in the sending and receiving of transaction data while the mobile device is in the offline mode. The transaction device may communicate with the server or cloud device and the server or cloud device may process the transaction and communicate with the transaction device, which may forward data from the server or cloud device to the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Max Edward Metral, Douglas Hurst, Kevin Laracey, Suzanne Lenox
  • Patent number: 11727383
    Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for automatic synchronization of a device for transaction processing based on geo-fenced locations. A merchant may geo-fence an area corresponding to the merchant's location where a user may visit to purchase an item. The merchant may provide multiple transaction processing and payment options at the merchant location, including payment applications with a mobile communication device. A payment provider may detect the location of the user and determine that the user's location matches the merchant's location through the geo-fenced area for the merchant. The payment provider may then configure a payment process for the user to utilize at the merchant location using payment mechanisms accepted at the merchant location. Where multiple merchants are located nearby, the payment provider may utilize additional known information for the user to select the most likely merchant for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Laracey, Douglas Hurst, Patrick Babcock
  • Patent number: 11593790
    Abstract: Methods and systems for fault tolerant token based transactions are described. A user may perform a transaction with a mobile device. The mobile device may be in an offline mode or may be lacking a network connection to servers or cloud devices of a mobile payment system. The transaction may be processed through a transaction device, which may aid in the sending and receiving of transaction data while the mobile device is in the offline mode. The transaction device may communicate with the server or cloud device and the server or cloud device may process the transaction and communicate with the transaction device, which may forward data from the server or cloud device to the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Max Edward Metral, Douglas Hurst, Kevin Laracey, Suzanne Lenox
  • Publication number: 20230014772
    Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for automatic synchronization of a device for transaction processing based on geo-fenced locations. A merchant may geo-fence an area corresponding to the merchant's location where a user may visit to purchase an item. The merchant may provide multiple transaction processing and payment options at the merchant location, including payment applications with a mobile communication device. A payment provider may detect the location of the user and determine that the user's location matches the merchant's location through the geo-fenced area for the merchant. The payment provider may then configure a payment process for the user to utilize at the merchant location using payment mechanisms accepted at the merchant location. Where multiple merchants are located nearby, the payment provider may utilize additional known information for the user to select the most likely merchant for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin Laracey, Douglas Hurst, Patrick Babcock
  • Patent number: 11403615
    Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for automatic synchronization of a device for transaction processing based on geo-fenced locations. A merchant may geo-fence an area corresponding to the merchant's location where a user may visit to purchase an item. The merchant may provide multiple transaction processing and payment options at the merchant location, including payment applications with a mobile communication device. A payment provider may detect the location of the user and determine that the user's location matches the merchant's location through the geo-fenced area for the merchant. The payment provider may then configure a payment process for the user to utilize at the merchant location using payment mechanisms accepted at the merchant location. Where multiple merchants are located nearby, the payment provider may utilize additional known information for the user to select the most likely merchant for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Laracey, Douglas Hurst, Patrick Babcock
  • Publication number: 20210326843
    Abstract: Methods and systems for fault tolerant token based transactions are described. A user may perform a transaction with a mobile device. The mobile device may be in an offline mode or may be lacking a network connection to servers or cloud devices of a mobile payment system. The transaction may be processed through a transaction device, which may aid in the sending and receiving of transaction data while the mobile device is in the offline mode. The transaction device may communicate with the server or cloud device and the server or cloud device may process the transaction and communicate with the transaction device, which may forward data from the server or cloud device to the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Max Edward Metral, Douglas Hurst, Kevin Laracey, Suzanne Lenox
  • Patent number: 11049096
    Abstract: Methods and systems for fault tolerant token based transactions are described. A user may perform a transaction with a mobile device. The mobile device may be in an offline mode or may be lacking a network connection to servers or cloud devices of a mobile payment system. The transaction may be processed through a transaction device, which may aid in the sending and receiving of transaction data while the mobile device is in the offline mode. The transaction device may communicate with the server or cloud device and the server or cloud device may process the transaction and communicate with the transaction device, which may forward data from the server or cloud device to the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Max Metral, Douglas Hurst, Kevin Laracey, Suzanne Lenox
  • Publication number: 20200311710
    Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for automatic synchronization of a device for transaction processing based on geo-fenced locations. A merchant may geo-fence an area corresponding to the merchant's location where a user may visit to purchase an item. The merchant may provide multiple transaction processing and payment options at the merchant location, including payment applications with a mobile communication device. A payment provider may detect the location of the user and determine that the user's location matches the merchant's location through the geo-fenced area for the merchant. The payment provider may then configure a payment process for the user to utilize at the merchant location using payment mechanisms accepted at the merchant location. Where multiple merchants are located nearby, the payment provider may utilize additional known information for the user to select the most likely merchant for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Laracey, Douglas Hurst, Patrick Babcock
  • Patent number: 10730570
    Abstract: A vehicle with a body, two front wheels and at least one rear wheel. An airfoil is mounted to the body with adjustability in angle of attack, and at least one of the front wheels is driven to permit acceleration to a cruise speed at which the airfoil provides sufficient lift to raise the rear wheel off the road while the front wheels maintain contact with the road. Lift may be modified by at least modifying velocity and modifying the angle of attack of the airfoil. This vehicle provides advantages in comfort and efficiency due to reduced friction in contact with the road and imperfections on the road. The wing may also be adjusted to increase downward force on the rear wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Autaero LLC
    Inventor: J. Douglas Hurst
  • Patent number: 10586225
    Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for intelligent selection of transaction processing technology available at a merchant location. A user may visit a merchant location and desire to purchase items from the merchant at the merchant location. The user may have options for one or more payment instruments to use at the merchant location, including payment applications with a mobile communication device. A payment provider may detect the location of the user and determine that the user's location matches the merchant's location through a geo-fenced area for the merchant. The payment provider may then configure a payment process for the user to utilize at the merchant location using payment mechanisms accepted at the merchant location. Where multiple merchants are located nearby, the payment provider may utilize additional known information for the user to select the most likely merchant for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Laracey, Douglas Hurst, Patrick Babcock
  • Patent number: 10579985
    Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for automatic synchronization of a device for transaction processing based on geo-fenced locations. A merchant may geo-fence an area corresponding to the merchant's location where a user may visit to purchase an item. The merchant may provide multiple transaction processing and payment options at the merchant location, including payment applications with a mobile communication device. A payment provider may detect the location of the user and determine that the user's location matches the merchant's location through the geo-fenced area for the merchant. The payment provider may then configure a payment process for the user to utilize at the merchant location using payment mechanisms accepted at the merchant location. Where multiple merchants are located nearby, the payment provider may utilize additional known information for the user to select the most likely merchant for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: PayPal, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Laracey, Douglas Hurst, Patrick Babcock
  • Publication number: 20190322324
    Abstract: A vehicle with a body, two front wheels and at least one rear wheel. An airfoil is mounted to the body with adjustability in angle of attack, and at least one of the front wheels is driven to permit acceleration to a cruise speed at which the airfoil provides sufficient lift to raise the rear wheel off the road while the front wheels maintain contact with the road. Lift may be modified by at least modifying velocity and modifying the angle of attack of the airfoil. This vehicle provides advantages in comfort and efficiency due to reduced friction in contact with the road and imperfections on the road. The wing may also be adjusted to increase downward force on the rear wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventor: J. Douglas Hurst
  • Publication number: 20170193498
    Abstract: Methods and systems for fault tolerant token based transactions are described. A user may perform a transaction with a mobile device. The mobile device may be in an offline mode or may be lacking a network connection to servers or cloud devices of a mobile payment system. The transaction may be processed through a transaction device, which may aid in the sending and receiving of transaction data while the mobile device is in the offline mode. The transaction device may communicate with the server or cloud device and the server or cloud device may process the transaction and communicate with the transaction device, which may forward data from the server or cloud device to the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Max Metral, Douglas Hurst, Kevin Laracey, Suzanne Lenox
  • Publication number: 20170098209
    Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for intelligent selection of transaction processing technology available at a merchant location. A user may visit a merchant location and desire to purchase items from the merchant at the merchant location. The user may have options for one or more payment instruments to use at the merchant location, including payment applications with a mobile communication device. A payment provider may detect the location of the user and determine that the user's location matches the merchant's location through a geo-fenced area for the merchant. The payment provider may then configure a payment process for the user to utilize at the merchant location using payment mechanisms accepted at the merchant location. Where multiple merchants are located nearby, the payment provider may utilize additional known information for the user to select the most likely merchant for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Kevin Laracey, Douglas Hurst, Patrick Babcock
  • Publication number: 20170098210
    Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for automatic synchronization of a device for transaction processing based on geo-fenced locations. A merchant may geo-fence an area corresponding to the merchant's location where a user may visit to purchase an item. The merchant may provide multiple transaction processing and payment options at the merchant location, including payment applications with a mobile communication device. A payment provider may detect the location of the user and determine that the user's location matches the merchant's location through the geo-fenced area for the merchant. The payment provider may then configure a payment process for the user to utilize at the merchant location using payment mechanisms accepted at the merchant location. Where multiple merchants are located nearby, the payment provider may utilize additional known information for the user to select the most likely merchant for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Kevin Laracey, Douglas Hurst, Patrick Babcock
  • Patent number: 5501453
    Abstract: A golf club head for drivers and fairway wood configurations having a planar face and two rear projections which extend rearwardly from the face of the golf club head is described to allow an adjustment of compression characteristics by changing the tension of the face. A tensioning assembly consisting of a nut and bolt attached to the two rear projections such that the tightening or loosening of the nut and bolt combination affects the pre-tension condition at the impact face area of the club head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: Stokes & Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas Hurst