Patents by Inventor Gary A. Oakley
Gary A. Oakley 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: 20220233007Abstract: A clothes hanger for hanging pants is disclosed. The hanger includes a hook portion, a clamp portion, and an actuator portion to open the clamp portion. The hook portion is configured to engage and hang from a standard closet rod or other support. Some embodiments include a handle portion that is positioned such that the user may depress the actuator portion with the thumb of the hand holding the hanger to open the clamp of the clothes hanger. Other embodiments of the hanger include padding to help secure the pants within the clamp of the hanger and ensure the user's comfort when pressing the actuator portion. Further, the hanger may include a button-like trigger to allow the user to easily open the clamp to insert the pants into the clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventor: Gary Oakley
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Patent number: 10846729Abstract: A system for validating, redeeming, and financially settling coupons is described. The system includes a real time network through which a Point-of-Sale (POS) device communicates with an Intelligent Clearing Network (ICN) server. The ICN server is configured to run a real time application while in communication with the POS device, wherein the POS device transmits coupon data elements read at the POS device and other consumer transaction information including universal product codes purchased, and transaction details to the ICN server via the network. The ICN server validates the coupon data elements and provides the POS device information in order to redeem coupons. Apparatus and computer readable media are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: INTELLIGENT CLEARING NETWORK, INC.Inventors: Richard B. Thibedeau, Brian Schulte, Michael Skelton, Gary Oakley, Jon Robertson
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Publication number: 20180285912Abstract: A system for validating, redeeming, and financially settling coupons is described. The system includes a real time network through which a Point-of-Sale (POS) device communicates with an Intelligent Clearing Network (ICN) server. The ICN server is configured to run a real time application while in communication with the POS device, wherein the POS device transmits coupon data elements read at the POS device and other consumer transaction information including universal product codes purchased, and transaction details to the ICN server via the network. The ICN server validates the coupon data elements and provides the POS device information in order to redeem coupons. Apparatus and computer readable media are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Richard B. Thibedeau, Brian Schulte, Michael Skelton, Gary Oakley, Jon Robertson
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Publication number: 20180138738Abstract: A solar powered device comprising a solar radiation collection portion, wherein the solar radiation collection portion includes: a solar panel to collect solar radiation, a concentrator surrounding the solar panel to concentrate the solar radiation, and a charge controller coupled to the solar panel, a base portion, a plurality of legs, and a connection portion operably connecting the solar radiation collection portion to the base portion, the connection portion including a connection member having a first end and a second end is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventor: Gary Oakley, JR.
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Publication number: 20160043591Abstract: A solar powered device comprising a solar radiation collection portion, wherein the solar radiation collection portion includes: a solar panel to collect solar radiation, a concentrator surrounding the solar panel to concentrate the solar radiation, and a charge controller coupled to the solar panel, a base portion, a plurality of legs, and a connection portion operably connecting the solar radiation collection portion to the base portion, the connection portion including a connection member having a first end and a second end is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventor: Gary Oakley, JR.
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Patent number: 9166424Abstract: A solar powered device comprising a solar radiation collection portion, wherein the solar radiation collection portion includes: a solar panel to collect solar radiation, a concentrator surrounding the solar panel to concentrate the solar radiation, and a charge controller coupled to the solar panel, a base portion, a plurality of legs, and a connection portion operably connecting the solar radiation collection portion to the base portion, the connection portion including a connection member having a first end and a second end is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Inventor: Gary Oakley, Jr.
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Patent number: 9098855Abstract: In an embodiment, a system for redeeming coupons, promotions, or incentives comprises a network through which a Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal communicates, through a POS controller, with an Intelligent Clearing Network (ICN) server. One or both of the POS terminal and POS controller are installed with POS bridge software. The ICN server is configured to run a real time software application while in communication with the POS terminal, wherein the POS terminal transmits coupon transaction information including universal product codes to the ICN server via the network.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Intelligent Clearing Network, Inc.Inventors: Richard B. Thibedeau, Brian Schulte, Michael Skelton, Matt Millett, Gary Oakley, Jon Robertson
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Publication number: 20130293183Abstract: A solar powered device comprising a solar radiation collection portion, wherein the solar radiation collection portion includes: a solar panel to collect solar radiation, a concentrator surrounding the solar panel to concentrate the solar radiation, and a charge controller coupled to the solar panel, a base portion, a plurality of legs, and a connection portion operably connecting the solar radiation collection portion to the base portion, the connection portion including a connection member having a first end and a second end is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventor: Gary Oakley, JR.
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Publication number: 20130275197Abstract: A system for validating, redeeming, and financially settling coupons is described. The system includes a real time network through which a Point-of-Sale (POS) device communicates with an Intelligent Clearing Network (ICN) server. The ICN server is configured to run a real time application while in communication with the POS device, wherein the POS device transmits coupon data elements read at the POS device and other consumer transaction information including universal product codes purchased, and transaction details to the ICN server via the network. The ICN server validates the coupon data elements and provides the POS device information in order to redeem coupons. Apparatus and computer readable media are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Richard B. Thibedeau, Brian Schulte, Michael Skelton, Gary Oakley, Jon Robertson
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Patent number: 8386309Abstract: In an embodiment, a system for validating, redeeming, and financially settling paper coupons coded with a GS1 barcode and 8110 Application Identifier comprises a real time network through which a Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal communicates directly to, or through a POS controller, with an Intelligent Clearing Network (ICN) server. One or both of the POS terminal and POS controller are installed with a ICN POS data bridge which stores computer code. The ICN server is configured to run a real time application while in communication with the POS terminal, wherein the POS terminal transmits paper coupon data elements read from the GS1 barcode and other consumer transaction information including universal product codes purchased, and transaction details to the ICN server via the network.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2009Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Intelligent Clearing Network, Inc.Inventors: Richard B. Thibedeau, Brian Schulte, Michael Skelton, Gary Oakley, Jon Robertson
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Publication number: 20120133321Abstract: A solar powered device comprising a solar radiation collection portion, wherein the solar radiation collection portion includes: a first solar panel to collect solar radiation, a concentrator positioned a distance above the first solar panel to concentrate the solar radiation, and a charge controller coupled to the first solar panel, the charge controller electrically coupled to a first receptacle, a base portion, the base portion including a battery unit having a plurality of legs, wherein a second receptacle is electrically coupled to the battery unit, and a connection portion operably connecting the solar radiation collection portion to the base portion, the connection portion including a connection member having a first end and a second end. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventor: Gary Oakley, JR.
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Publication number: 20100131342Abstract: In an embodiment, a system for validating, redeeming, and financially settling paper coupons coded with a GS1 barcode and 8110 Application Identifier comprises a real time network through which a Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal communicates directly to, or through a POS controller, with an Intelligent Clearing Network (ICN) server. One or both of the POS terminal and POS controller are installed with a ICN POS data bridge which stores computer code. The ICN server is configured to run a real time application while in communication with the POS terminal, wherein the POS terminal transmits paper coupon data elements read from the GS1 barcode and other consumer transaction information including universal product codes purchased, and transaction details to the ICN server via the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: May 27, 2010Inventors: Richard B. Thibedeau, Brian Schulte, Michael Skelton, Gary Oakley, Jon Robertson
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Publication number: 20090099929Abstract: In an embodiment, a system for redeeming coupons, promotions, or incentives comprises a network through which a Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal communicates, through a POS controller, with an Intelligent Clearing Network (ICN) server. One or both of the POS terminal and POS controller are installed with POS bridge software. The ICN server is configured to run a real time software application while in communication with the POS terminal, wherein the POS terminal transmits coupon transaction information including universal product codes to the ICN server via the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: Richard B. Thibedeau, Brian Schulte, Michael Skelton, Matt Millett, Gary Oakley, Jon Robertson
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Patent number: 5350098Abstract: A workpiece severing apparatus includes rotatable cutting and breaking assemblies that move about a fixedly held workpiece. At the same time a cutting edge of the cutting assembly is moving through the workpiece by cutting the workpiece along its entire periphery, rollers of the breaking assembly are applying a desired force to workpiece portions. Movement of the rollers relative to the workpiece is controlled so that tension is always applied to the workpiece in a way that facilitates cutting. The cutting assembly stops its cutting operation when a predetermined thickness of the workpiece remains. After this occurs, the two assemblies continue to rotate and the breaking assembly eventually causes a severed workpiece portion to be separated from a held workpiece portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1992Date of Patent: September 27, 1994Assignee: Oakley Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Gary A. Oakley, David Chrisp
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Patent number: D873575Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2018Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Inventor: Gary Oakley
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Patent number: D886473Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Inventor: Gary Oakley