Patents by Inventor G. Lawson

G. Lawson 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: 20240136574
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid-state battery that is based on a phthalocyanine solid-state electrolyte/anode connection that is chemically obtained. Such chemical connection process yields a solid electrolyte interphase that connects the solid-state battery's phthalocyanine solid-state electrolyte and anode. Unlike other processes for forming solid-state electrolyte/anode connections, the present chemical process does not require that solid-state electrolyte be ductile and flow under high pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Scanlon, William A. Feld, Jacob W. Lawson, Leah R. Lucente
  • Patent number: 11637934
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring account usage on a platform that includes creating an account on a platform; assigning a usage model of the account; running an application of the account on the platform; monitoring usage of the application of the account; identifying a usage event of the usage model in the monitored usage; and generating an event response based on the usage event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Twilio Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Lawson, John Wolthuis, Evan Mansfield Cooke
  • Patent number: 10980367
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for brewing hot beverages, and more particularly to an apparatus for automated brewing of coffee or tea. The apparatus for automated brewing of coffee comprises a frame structure defining an interior space, wherein the interior space houses a ground coffee feed system, a carousel assembly, a water system, a waste system and a coffee storage and dispensing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Inventor: Roger G. Lawson
  • Publication number: 20200112641
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring account usage on a platform that includes creating an account on a platform; assigning a usage model of the account; running an application of the account on the platform; monitoring usage of the application of the account; identifying a usage event of the usage model in the monitored usage; and generating an event response based on the usage event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Lawson, John Wolthuis, Evan Mansfield Cooke
  • Publication number: 20170142263
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring account usage on a platform that includes creating an account on a platform; assigning a usage model of the account; running an application of the account on the platform; monitoring usage of the application of the account; identifying a usage event of the usage model in the monitored usage; and generating an event response based on the usage event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Lawson, John Wolthuis, Evan Mansfield Cooke
  • Publication number: 20160323320
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting a communication to a client including at a system bridge, establishing a client subscription connection with a client device; receiving an incoming communication request at the system bridge; publishing an incoming communication notification from the system bridge to the client device; receiving a client communication at the system bridge; and merging the incoming communication request into the client communication at the system bridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Lawson, John Wolthuis, Evan Mansfield Cooke, Jonas Boerjesson
  • Patent number: 9459925
    Abstract: A method and system for managing a computing cluster including hosting a plurality of machines in a networked computing cluster, wherein the plurality of machines include service instances running on hosts, where the services have configured machine state; and wherein machine state includes configuration data and software of the machine; integrating the plurality of machines of the cluster with at least one configuration controller component; and the at least one configuration controller component, altering the machine state of at least one service instance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Twilio, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Lawson, John Wolthuis, Evan Mansfield Cooke
  • Patent number: 9459926
    Abstract: A method and system for managing a computing cluster including hosting a plurality of machines in a networked computing cluster, wherein the plurality of machines include service instances running on hosts, where the services have configured machine state; and wherein machine state includes configuration data and software of the machine; integrating the plurality of machines of the cluster with at least one configuration controller component; and the at least one configuration controller component, altering the machine state of at least one service instance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Twilio, Inc.
    Inventors: Bulat Shakirzyanov, Keith A. Davidson, Evan Cooke, Jeffrey G. Lawson
  • Patent number: 9398622
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting a communication to a client including at a system bridge, establishing a client subscription connection with a client device; receiving an incoming communication request at the system bridge; publishing an incoming communication notification from the system bridge to the client device; receiving a client communication at the system bridge; and merging the incoming communication request into the client communication at the system bridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Twilio, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Lawson, John Wolthuis, Evan Mansfield Cooke, Jonas Boerjesson
  • Publication number: 20150033948
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for brewing hot beverages, and more particularly to an apparatus for automated brewing of coffee or tea. The apparatus for automated brewing of coffee comprises a frame structure defining an interior space, wherein the interior space houses a ground coffee feed system, a carousel assembly, a water system, a waste system and a coffee storage and dispensing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventor: Roger G. Lawson
  • Patent number: 8837465
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the method of processing telephony sessions includes: communicating with an application server using an application layer protocol; processing telephony instructions with a call router; and creating call router resources accessible through a call router Application Programming Interface (API). In another embodiment, the system for processing telephony sessions includes: a call router, a URI for an application server, a telephony instruction executed by the call router, and a call router API resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Twilio, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Lawson, John Wolthuis, Evan Cooke
  • Patent number: 8755376
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the method of processing telephony sessions includes: communicating with an application server using an application layer protocol; processing telephony instructions with a call router; and creating call router resources accessible through a call router Application Programming Interface (API). In another embodiment, the system for processing telephony sessions includes: a call router, a URI for an application server, a telephony instruction executed by the call router, and a call router API resource.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Twilio, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Lawson, John Wolthuis, Evan Cooke
  • Publication number: 20140133482
    Abstract: A method and system for operating a multitenancy telephony system including a call queue that stores call requests received from a plurality of users; an expandable and contractible telephony resource cluster that establishes call sessions for call requests; a analysis system that calculates capacity requirements of the system; a resource allocator that manages the scaling and operation of the telephony resource cluster; and a plurality of telephony network channels that are used as telephony communication channels for call sessions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Twilio, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Lawson, John Wolthuis, Evan Cooke
  • Patent number: 8719182
    Abstract: Systems and methods for shipping a package from a package sender to an intended recipient, utilizing Internet communications to place shipping orders, request on demand package pickup, maintain and utilize pre-stored profile information, view shipping history, track orders, etc. A package sender with an Internet-accessible computer accesses an Internet site and associated shipping system operated by a shipping service provider. The package sender enters information required for shipping the package, including shipping options and methods for payment, and the shipment transaction is validated. If the transaction is validated, printer indicia are communicated to the customer's computer, which is enabled to locally print a prepaid label containing special machine-readable as well as human-readable indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Hilbush, Anthony G. Creasy, Kurt L. Stadele, Jim Deveney, Jane Sneeringer, Charles G. Orf, David Michel, Christopher T. Schenken, Phillip G. Lawson, John Yanikov, Lawrence Wight, Diane Minahan Griffith, Steve Yeung, Thomas Dorris, Mark Trowbridge, Robert Gephart, Diane Lynn T. Rashbaum
  • Patent number: 8570873
    Abstract: A method and system for operating a multitenancy telephony system including a call queue that stores call requests received from a plurality of users; an expandable and contractible telephony resource cluster that establishes call sessions for call requests; a analysis system that calculates capacity requirements of the system; a resource allocator that manages the scaling and operation of the telephony resource cluster; and a plurality of telephony network channels that are used as telephony communication channels for call sessions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Twilio, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Lawson, John Wolthuis, Evan Cooke
  • Patent number: 8416923
    Abstract: A method for providing clean endpoints including managing a collection of endpoints; testing communication of an endpoint of the collection of endpoints; and generating a cleanliness score for the endpoint according to results of the test. The method functions to create a metric that can be used to evaluate undesired communication activity and functionality of an endpoint. The method may be implemented by any suitable platform providing endpoint addresses to clients, which may include service providers, internet-telephony platforms, or any suitable entity. The method is preferably applied to telephony endpoints used in internet-telephony applications, but may be used in any suitable application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Twilio, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Lawson, John Wolthuis, Evan Mansfield Cooke
  • Patent number: 8370187
    Abstract: Systems and methods for shipping a package from a package sender to an intended recipient, utilizing Internet communications to place shipping orders, request on demand package pickup, maintain and utilize pre-stored profile information, view shipping history, track orders, etc. A package sender with an Internet-accessible computer accesses an Internet site and associated shipping system operated by a shipping service provider. The package sender enters information required for shipping the package, including shipping options and methods for payment, and the shipment transaction is validated. If the transaction is validated, printer indicia are communicated to the customer's computer, which is enabled to locally print a prepaid label containing special machine-readable as well as human-readable indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventors: Mark R. Hilbush, Anthony G. Creasy, Kurt L. Stadele, Jim Deveney, Jane Sneeringer, Charles G. Orf, David Michel, Christopher T. Schenken, Phillip G. Lawson, John Yanikov, Lawrence Wight, Diane Minahan, Steve Yeung, Thomas Dorris, Mark Trowbridge, Robert Gephart, Diane Lynn T. Rashbaum
  • Publication number: 20120304245
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting a communication to a client including at a system bridge, establishing a client subscription connection with a client device; receiving an incoming communication request at the system bridge; publishing an incoming communication notification from the system bridge to the client device; receiving a client communication at the system bridge; and merging the incoming communication request into the client communication at the system bridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Lawson, John Wolthuis, Evan Mansfield Cooke, Jonas Boerjesson
  • Publication number: 20120271926
    Abstract: A method and system for managing a computing cluster including hosting a plurality of machines in a networked computing cluster, wherein the plurality of machines include service instances running on hosts, where the services have configured machine state; and wherein machine state includes configuration data and software of the machine; integrating the plurality of machines of the cluster with at least one configuration controller component; and the at least one configuration controller component, altering the machine state of at least one service instance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Bulat Shakirzyanov, Keith A. Davidson, Evan Cooke, Jeffrey G. Lawson
  • Publication number: 20120271927
    Abstract: A method and system for managing a computing cluster including hosting a plurality of machines in a networked computing cluster, wherein the plurality of machines include service instances running on hosts, where the services have configured machine state; and wherein machine state includes configuration data and software of the machine; integrating the plurality of machines of the cluster with at least one configuration controller component; and the at least one configuration controller component, altering the machine state of at least one service instance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Bulat Shakirzyanov, Keith A. Davidson, Evan Cooke, Jeffrey G. Lawson