Patents by Inventor Frederick Roberts
Frederick 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).
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Publication number: 20240007562Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a system for obtaining electronic data from a network server accessible. The system comprises a communication device to electronically access an automated phone system via a telephone number and a memory circuit that stores a configuration file and a log file. The system further comprises a processor that identifies a record that includes a unique identifier for an entity and data to compare with corresponding data from the automated phone system. The processor is further configured to access and navigate the phone menu based on the configuration file and input a unique sequence of digits based on the instructions in the configuration file. The processor is also configured to obtain an audio message from the automated phone system, convert the audio message to a corresponding text message, and determine whether the corresponding text message indicates an error or includes the corresponding data.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Brian C. QUARESMA, Frederick Robert DE YONG, Preston Spencer RAMIREZ, Joshua James SMITH
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Publication number: 20230347671Abstract: A media processing device includes: a media processing head; a ribbon transport assembly configured to transport ribbon along a ribbon path between a ribbon dispenser and the media processing head; a graphite applicator disposed along the ribbon path, the graphite applicator configured to apply a combination of graphite and graphene to an active side of the ribbon via frictional engagement with the ribbon; and a media transport assembly configured to transport media from a media supply to the media processing head for transfer of at least a portion of the combination of graphite and graphene from the active side of the ribbon onto the media via application of at least one of heat and pressure at the media processing head.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Nisa A. Khan, Gene A. Hofer, Mohannad Abdo, Frederick Robert Grabiner, John Olson, Steven J. Vandercar
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Patent number: 11736609Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a system for obtaining electronic data from a network server accessible. The system comprises a communication device to electronically access an automated phone system via a telephone number and a memory circuit that stores a configuration file and a log file. The system further comprises a processor that identifies a record that includes a unique identifier for an entity and data to compare with corresponding data from the automated phone system. The processor is further configured to access and navigate the phone menu based on the configuration file and input a unique sequence of digits based on the instructions in the configuration file. The processor is also configured to obtain an audio message from the automated phone system, convert the audio message to a corresponding text message, and determine whether the corresponding text message indicates an error or includes the corresponding data.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: JoshCo Group, LLCInventors: Brian C. Quaresma, Frederick Robert De Yong, Preston Spencer Ramirez, Joshua James Smith
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Patent number: 11701908Abstract: A media processing device includes: a media processing head; a ribbon transport assembly configured to transport ribbon along a ribbon path between a ribbon dispenser and the media processing head; a graphite applicator disposed along the ribbon path, the graphite applicator configured to apply a combination of graphite and graphene to an active side of the ribbon via frictional engagement with the ribbon; and a media transport assembly configured to transport media from a media supply to the media processing head for transfer of at least a portion of the combination of graphite and graphene from the active side of the ribbon onto the media via application of at least one of heat and pressure at the media processing head.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Zebra Technologies CorporationInventors: Nisa A. Khan, Gene A. Hofer, Mohannad Abdo, Frederick Robert Grabiner, John Olson, Steven J. Vandercar
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Publication number: 20220314672Abstract: A media processing device includes: a media processing head; a ribbon transport assembly configured to transport ribbon along a ribbon path between a ribbon dispenser and the media processing head; a graphite applicator disposed along the ribbon path, the graphite applicator configured to apply a combination of graphite and graphene to an active side of the ribbon via frictional engagement with the ribbon; and a media transport assembly configured to transport media from a media supply to the media processing head for transfer of at least a portion of the combination of graphite and graphene from the active side of the ribbon onto the media via application of at least one of heat and pressure at the media processing head.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2021Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Nisa A. Khan, Gene A. Hofer, Mohannad Abdo, Frederick Robert Grabiner, John Olson, Steven J. Vandercar
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Patent number: 11435294Abstract: A color-changing environmental stimulus indicator includes a substrate, an active indicator placed above the substrate, and a reference component. The active indicator is configured to change color in response to an environmental stimulus. The reference component is also color changeable in response to an environmental stimulus. The reference component is configured to have a similar appearance to the active indicator at an end point. The environmental stimulus includes one or more of temperature, cumulative temperature, humidity, pH, and ultraviolet radiation.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2017Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: TEMPTIME CORPORATIONInventors: Mohannad Abdo, Frederick Robert Grabiner, Dawn E. Smith
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Publication number: 20220272195Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a system for obtaining electronic data from a network server accessible. The system comprises a communication device to electronically access an automated phone system via a telephone number and a memory circuit that stores a configuration file and a log file. The system further comprises a processor that identifies a record that includes a unique identifier for an entity and data to compare with corresponding data from the automated phone system. The processor is further configured to access and navigate the phone menu based on the configuration file and input a unique sequence of digits based on the instructions in the configuration file. The processor is also configured to obtain an audio message from the automated phone system, convert the audio message to a corresponding text message, and determine whether the corresponding text message indicates an error or includes the corresponding data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2021Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Brian C. QUARESMA, Frederick Robert DE YONG, Preston Spencer RAMIREZ, Joshua James SMITH
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Patent number: 11163837Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to extract information within complex documents, and the extracted information may be compared to identify differences between complex documents or the extracted information may be analyzed with respect to the individual document. Information is extracted from complex documents comprising unstructured data to create a structured data repository, or analytics knowledge base. This database may be utilized to compare concepts that are common to one or more documents, allowing ease of comparison of documents, and identification of information that is different or identification of (same or similar) information that is presented differently in a set of complex documents.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Ritwik Ray, Marie Angelopoulos, Frederick Roberts, Christopher Gagen, Maria Gabrani
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Patent number: 11163836Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to extract information within complex documents, and the extracted information may be compared to identify differences between complex documents or the extracted information may be analyzed with respect to the individual document. Information is extracted from complex documents comprising unstructured data to create a structured data repository, or analytics knowledge base. This database may be utilized to compare concepts that are common to one or more documents, allowing ease of comparison of documents, and identification of information that is different or identification of (same or similar) information that is presented differently in a set of complex documents.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2018Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Ritwik Ray, Marie Angelopoulos, Frederick Roberts, Christopher Gagen, Maria Gabrani
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Publication number: 20210172224Abstract: This invention is a Telescoping Handle Doorstop Wedge, the light-weight high-quality aluminum handle of which can be closed-down or extended-up, stopping at any length between 9 inches and 38 inches. When extended, the Telescoping Handle Doorstop Wedge can be lengthened and custom adjusted to any person's comfortable/practical operating height, thus making it easy for the permanently-attached non-marking, non-skid, wide-footprint, oversized rubber doorstop wedge to be effortlessly inserted into or retracted from the space between the bottom edge of a hinged door and the floor below. The invention's non-stoop, no-muscle-strain benefits are obvious for persons such as those who are disabled, infirmed and elderly, or for other persons who cannot or simply do not prefer to bend or stoop so as to painlessly, effectively and accurately insert or release a doorstop wedge.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventor: Frederick Robert Ruby
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Publication number: 20190303412Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to extract information within complex documents, and the extracted information may be compared to identify differences between complex documents or the extracted information may be analyzed with respect to the individual document. Information is extracted from complex documents comprising unstructured data to create a structured data repository, or analytics knowledge base. This database may be utilized to compare concepts that are common to one or more documents, allowing ease of comparison of documents, and identification of information that is different or identification of (same or similar) information that is presented differently in a set of complex documents.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Ritwik Ray, Marie Angelopoulos, Frederick Roberts, Christopher Gagen, Maria Gabrani
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Publication number: 20190251182Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to extract information within complex documents, and the extracted information may be compared to identify differences between complex documents or the extracted information may be analyzed with respect to the individual document. Information is extracted from complex documents comprising unstructured data to create a structured data repository, or analytics knowledge base. This database may be utilized to compare concepts that are common to one or more documents, allowing ease of comparison of documents, and identification of information that is different or identification of (same or similar) information that is presented differently in a set of complex documents.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Ritwik Ray, Marie Angelopoulos, Frederick Roberts, Christopher Gagen, Maria Gabrani
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Publication number: 20180114597Abstract: In part, the invention relates to computing systems and methods for electronically indicating the acceptability of a product. An image capture and communication device may analyze a product label that includes one or more monitors, authentication elements, and identification elements. The image capture and communication device may determine the type and features of the monitors, authentication elements, and identification elements. The image capture and communication device may transmit data based on the type and features to a host server, which may transmit data associated with the host product to the image capture and communication device in, inter alia, the form of an acceptability report.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Frederick Robert GRABINER, Carl Michael LENTZ, Emily MOORE, Thaddeus PRUSIK, Nicholas PURO, Bruce-Erik OSBORN
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Publication number: 20180100807Abstract: A color-changing environmental stimulus indicator includes a substrate, an active indicator placed above the substrate, and a reference component. The active indicator is configured to change color in response to an environmental stimulus. The reference component is also color changeable in response to an environmental stimulus. The reference component is configured to have a similar appearance to the active indicator at an end point. The environmental stimulus includes one or more of temperature, cumulative temperature, humidity, pH, and ultraviolet radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: Temptime CorporationInventors: Mohannad Abdo, Frederick Robert Grabiner, Dawn E. Smith
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Patent number: 9811632Abstract: In part, the invention relates to computing systems and methods for electronically indicating the acceptability of a product. An image capture and communication device may analyze a product label that includes one or more monitors, authentication elements, and identification elements. The image capture and communication device may determine the type and features of the monitors, authentication elements, and identification elements. The image capture and communication device may transmit data based on the type and features to a host server, which may transmit data associated with the host product to the image capture and communication device in, inter alia, the form of an acceptability report.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: TEMPTIME CORPORATIONInventors: Frederick Robert Grabiner, Carl Michael Lentz, Emily Moore, Thaddeus Prusik, Nicholas Puro, Bruce-Erik Osborn
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Publication number: 20170258325Abstract: A portable, miniaturized, lightweight ocular-vestibular testing unit with sensors in a head-mounted unit and processor and battery units either incorporated into the head-mount or on other parts of the body, such as a waist belt and connecting to one or more displays via wireless local network. A digital camera for each eye and multiple sensors are configured for ocular and vestibular system testing in a wide variety of positions and locations of a user. The unit records data from the digital cameras and sensors locally to the unit. Recorded data may be viewed via a wireless local network data connection on external displays.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicant: Carrick Technologies, LLCInventors: Frederick Robert Carrick, Rosemary Frances Kitchiner, Paul James Toland
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Patent number: 9675006Abstract: A corn head assembly for a combine harvester capable of reducing grain loss. The corn head assembly includes a frame, a plurality of row units and a hood. The frame is mounted to a forward end of the combine harvester. The plurality of row units extends forward from the frame. The hood extends between an adjacent pair of row units. The hood includes a first end proximal to the frame, a second end distal to the frame and opposite the first end, and an outer surface extending between the first and second ends. The outer surface has a plurality of structures configured to inhibit a flow of grain in a forward direction along the outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Eric L. Walker, Brian Patrick Crow, James Michael Gessel, Frederick Robert Hubach
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Patent number: 9591449Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes storing one or more content postings that each include data representative of one or more content instances. Each content posting is associated with one or more first users. The method also includes storing one or more data records associating one or more geographic locations with accessing of the content instances. The method also includes selectively sending one or more of the content postings for display on an access device based on a past or present geographic location of the access device.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: Kristopher T. Frazier, Brian Frederick Roberts, Donald H. Relyea
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Publication number: 20160205505Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes storing one or more content postings that each include data representative of one or more content instances. Each content posting is associated with one or more first users. The method also includes storing one or more data records associating one or more geographic locations with accessing of the content instances. The method also includes selectively sending one or more of the content postings for display on an access device based on a past or present geographic location of the access device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Kristopher T. Frazier, Brian Frederick Roberts, Donald H. Relyea
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Publication number: 20160154939Abstract: In part, the invention relates to computing systems and methods for electronically indicating the acceptability of a product. An image capture and communication device may analyze a product label that includes one or more monitors, authentication elements, and identification elements. The image capture and communication device may determine the type and features of the monitors, authentication elements, and identification elements. The image capture and communication device may transmit data based on the type and features to a host server, which may transmit data associated with the host product to the image capture and communication device in, inter alia, the form of an acceptability report.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2015Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Frederick Robert GRABINER, Carl Michael LENTZ, Emily MOORE, Thaddeus PRUSIK, Nicholas PURO, Bruce-Erik OSBORN