Patents by Inventor George A. Clark

George A. Clark 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).

  • Patent number: 11973762
    Abstract: When a system tries to access a network (e.g., another system, an application, data, or the like) at least two-factor authentication may be used to validate the system. At least one authentication factor may include utilizing authentication credentials of the entity or system accessing the network. At least a second authentication factor may include using an environment hash of the system, which is a representation of the configuration (e.g., hardware, software, or the like) on the system trying to access the network. The environment hash may be compared to hash requirements (e.g., authorized environment hashes, unauthorized environment hashes, or the like) to aid in the validation. The system may only access the network when both the authentication credentials and the environment hashes meet requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: George Albero, Elijah Clark, Scot Lincoln Daniels, Emanuel David Guller, Konata Stinson, Rick Wayne Sumrall, Jake Michael Yara
  • Patent number: 11950607
    Abstract: Provided is a food composition which include a myceliated high-protein food product and methods to make such compositions, which are mixtures of myceliated high-protein food products and other edible materials. A food composition includes dairy alternative products, ready to mix beverages and beverage bases; extruded and extruded/puffed products; sheeted baked goods; meat analogs and extenders; baked goods and baking mixes; granola; and soups/soup bases. Food compositions also include texturized plant protein which can be used for making meat-structured plant protein meat analog or meat extender products. The food compositions have reduced undesirable flavors and reduced undesirable aromas due to use of myceliated high-protein food products as compared to use of similar high-protein material that is not myceliated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: MYCOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Lisa Smith, Todd McDonald, Savita Jensen, Joseph George Akamittath, Alan D. Hahn, Anthony J. Clark, Bhupendra Kumar Soni, James Patrick Langan, Brooks John Kelly, Huntington Davis
  • Patent number: 11955116
    Abstract: Content is organized for brands by selecting a plurality of brand templates. After each selection, a set of properties is generated by applying a portion of settings of the respective brand template, with the remaining settings being overridden with settings for a channel communicating one of a plurality of presentations to a node of a network involved in the communication. The plurality of presentations may include different renditions of the same content. The properties may include sections configured for different focus areas and/or types of content associated with at tags to enable brand-level-targeting. Filters may be identified in the properties. Based on each of the identifications, a property from among the generated sets of properties may be selected based on comparisons with the associated tags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Aaron Miller, Jason D. Justman, Lora Clark Bouchard, Michael Ellery Bouchard, Kevin James Cotlove, Mathew Keith Gitchell, Stacia Lynn Haisch, Jonathan David Kersten, Matthew Karl Marchio, Peter Arthur Pulliam, George Allen Smith, Todd Christopher Tibbetts
  • Patent number: 11948157
    Abstract: Arrangements for detecting anomalies and dynamically generating a response are presented. In some examples, attribute data including a plurality of source elements may be received. The source element data may be received from a plurality of source computing systems. The attribute data, including the source element data, may be analyzed using machine learning techniques to identify any anomalies in the attribute data. If an anomaly is detected, a notification may be generated including data associated with the anomaly, a user associated with the anomaly and the like. The notification may be transmitted to a computing device for display. In some examples, if an anomaly is detected, data associated with the anomaly may be compared to pre-stored rules to determine whether a pre-stored rule applies to the identified anomaly. If a pre-stored rule applies, an instruction or command may be generated and transmitted to one or more source computing devices or systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: George Albero, Elijah Clark
  • Publication number: 20240073026
    Abstract: A system is provided for partitioning digital resources using a networked resource platform. In particular, the system may generate digital resources using a customized set of executable code such that each digital resource may comprise one or more digital resource partitions. Each digital resource share may be associated with a cryptographic address. Upon receiving a request from a user to transfer the digital resource partitions, the system may execute various validation checks on the cryptographic address and the digital resource before executing the transfer. In this way, the system provides an efficient way to partition and transfer digital resources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: George Anthony Albero, Maharaj Mukherjee, Olivia Riley Sommer, Elijah Clark
  • Patent number: 11891793
    Abstract: A system, elements of the system and a method of forming scalable, compatible and resilient building structures. Preferably, one or more of (i) standard intermodal containers or racks (steel cuboidal versions as well as flat racks typically used on cargo ships); (ii) pallet racks (steel frame versions typically used in warehouses), and/or (iii) boat storage racks (steel frame versions typically used in marinas) are utilized to form a main structure/assembly (e.g., outer shell or frame) of a building structure that is easily assembled with width ranges from, for example, 24 feet wide to 40 feet wide, a length of 40 feet or longer and multiple stories or levels (e.g., 2 to 4 stories or levels). Preferably, existing portions of containers and associated racks are used to interconnect these members/elements (e.g., casting corners or fork-lift receiving channels/sections/portions) to form scalable, compatible and resilient building structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: STEEL STRUCTURES, LLC
    Inventor: George Clark
  • Publication number: 20220074194
    Abstract: A system, elements of the system and a method of forming scalable, compatible and resilient building structures. Preferably, one or more of (i) standard intermodal containers or racks (steel cuboidal versions as well as flat racks typically used on cargo ships); (ii) pallet racks (steel frame versions typically used in warehouses), and/or (iii) boat storage racks (steel frame versions typically used in marinas) are utilized to form a main structure/assembly (e.g., outer shell or frame) of a building structure that is easily assembled with width ranges from, for example, 24 feet wide to 40 feet wide, a length of 40 feet or longer and multiple stories or levels (e.g., 2 to 4 stories or levels). Preferably, existing portions of containers and associated racks are used to interconnect these members/elements (e.g., casting corners or fork-lift receiving channels/sections/portions) to form scalable, compatible and resilient building structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventor: George Clark
  • Patent number: 11034486
    Abstract: A dispenser (10) for dispensing flowable materials has a container (12) having an outer wall (16) and a membrane (34) collectively defining a first chamber (18) configured to contain a flowable material. The membrane (34) extends from the outer wall (16) at an angle. The membrane (34) has a thickness and a weld seam (40), and the weld seam (40) has a thickness less than the thickness of the membrane (34).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: James Alexander Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. May, Philip J. Blyskal, George Clark
  • Patent number: 10719663
    Abstract: A method of decision definition using a rules vocabulary includes: receiving free form input; identifying terms contained within the free form input; searching the rules vocabulary objects for terms; responsive to the term being found, obtaining input from a user as to whether to use the found term; responsive to the term not being found; searching the rules vocabulary attributes for terms having attributes corresponding to the term; responsive to the term being found, obtaining input from a user as to whether to use the found term; and refactoring the free form input with the found term accepted by the user. The method also includes updating the rules vocabulary with the term identified in the free form input as a synonym for the term found in said rules vocabulary. One embodiment further provides a method of determining semantic equivalence between a plurality of rules using a rules database having preferred terms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Peter John Johnson, Duncan George Clark, Christopher Paul Backhouse, David Locke
  • Patent number: 10605847
    Abstract: A verification procedure is performed when a tracking device is newly installed in a vehicle. The procedure involves transmitting a command to the tracking device to either disable or enable the vehicle starter. The installer is then prompted to engage the starter to start the vehicle. The tracking device then monitors the voltages on the vehicle's ignition wire and starter disable and starter enable wires going to a starter relay. The tracking device also monitors the state of a starter relay control wire. Measurement of the proper voltages on these wires provides verification that the tracking device has been connected properly. Continuing to monitor these voltages after installation provides an indication when a driver engages the starter in an attempt to start the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Spireon, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Ollmann, Michael Callinan, Charles F. Raasch, George Clark
  • Publication number: 20190352056
    Abstract: A dispenser (10) for dispensing flowable materials has a container (12) having an outer wall (16) and a membrane (34) collectively defining a first chamber (18) configured to contain a flowable material. The membrane (34) extends from the outer wall (16) at an angle. The membrane (34) has a thickness and a weld seam (40), and the weld seam (40) has a thickness less than the thickness of the membrane (34).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: James Alexander Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. May, Philip J. Blyskal, George Clark
  • Patent number: 10392163
    Abstract: A dispenser (10) for dispensing flowable materials has a container (12) having an outer wall (16) and a membrane (34) collectively defining a first chamber (18) configured to contain a flowable material. The membrane (34) extends from the outer wall (16) at an angle. The membrane (34) has a thickness and a weld seam (40), and the weld seam (40) has a thickness less than the thickness of the membrane (34).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: James Alexander Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. May, Philip J. Blyskal, George Clark
  • Patent number: 10384836
    Abstract: A dispenser (10) for dispensing flowable materials has a container (12) having an outer wall (16) and a membrane (34) collectively defining a first chamber (18) configured to contain a flowable material. The membrane (34) extends from the outer wall (16) at an angle. The membrane (34) has a thickness and a weld seam (40), and the weld seam (40) has a thickness less than the thickness of the membrane (34).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: James Alexander Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. May, Philip J. Blyskal, George Clark
  • Patent number: 10296585
    Abstract: A computer program product of decision definition using a rules vocabulary includes program code for: receiving free form input; identifying terms contained within the free form input; searching the rules vocabulary objects for terms; responsive to the term being found, obtaining input from a user as to whether to use the found term; responsive to the term not being found; searching the rules vocabulary attributes for terms having attributes corresponding to the term; responsive to the term being found, obtaining input from a user as to whether to use the found term; and refactoring the free form input with the found term accepted by the user. The program code also includes code for updating the rules vocabulary with the term identified in the free form input as a synonym for the term found in said rules vocabulary. One embodiment further provides determining semantic equivalence between a plurality of rules using a rules database having preferred terms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Peter John Johnson, Duncan George Clark, Christopher Paul Backhouse, David Locke
  • Publication number: 20190095427
    Abstract: A method of decision definition using a rules vocabulary includes: receiving free form input; identifying terms contained within the free form input; searching the rules vocabulary objects for terms; responsive to the term being found, obtaining input from a user as to whether to use the found term; responsive to the term not being found; searching the rules vocabulary attributes for terms having attributes corresponding to the term; responsive to the term being found, obtaining input from a user as to whether to use the found term; and refactoring the free form input with the found term accepted by the user. The method also includes updating the rules vocabulary with the term identified in the free form input as a synonym for the term found in said rules vocabulary. One embodiment further provides a method of determining semantic equivalence between a plurality of rules using a rules database having preferred terms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: PETER JOHN JOHNSON, DUNCAN GEORGE CLARK, CHRISTOPHER PAUL BACKHOUSE, DAVID LOCKE
  • Patent number: 10232188
    Abstract: A medical apparatus operable to induce localized hyperthermia in a patient via an electromagnetic field emitted by an antenna of an applicator connected to an output of the medical apparatus includes a signal generator, a bidirectional coupler, and a controller. The signal generator generates a radio frequency signal as a function of an operating parameter to a single cable to an applicator. The bidirectional coupler provides the radio frequency signal generated by the signal generator to the output and receives a reflected signal from the output at the applicator. First and second low pass filters isolate the radio frequency signal and reflected signal from a temperature sensing signal transmitted via the single cable to at least one temperature sensor of the applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Thermofield Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Otten, George Clark
  • Patent number: 10180938
    Abstract: A method of decision definition using a rules vocabulary includes: receiving free form input; identifying terms contained within the free form input; searching the rules vocabulary objects for terms; responsive to the term being found, obtaining input from a user as to whether to use the found term; responsive to the term not being found; searching the rules vocabulary attributes for terms having attributes corresponding to the term; responsive to the term being found, obtaining input from a user as to whether to use the found term; and refactoring the free form input with the found term accepted by the user. The method also includes updating the rules vocabulary with the term identified in the free form input as a synonym for the term found in said rules vocabulary. One embodiment further provides a method of determining semantic equivalence between a plurality of rules using a rules database having preferred terms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Peter John Johnson, Duncan George Clark, Christopher Paul Backhouse, David Locke
  • Patent number: 9874480
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining contents of a conduit containing at least one fluid is described. The conduit may be at least partially defined by at least one wall portion. The wall portion may be cooled. After cooling said, the temperature at least one temperature sensor located adjacent to the wall portion may be measured. A characteristic of said contents is determined based on said measured temperature at the or each temperature sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: STATOIL PETROLEUM AS
    Inventors: Rainer Josef Hoffmann, William George Clark, Lene Amundsen, Ruben Schulkes
  • Patent number: 9669231
    Abstract: A medical apparatus operable to induce localized hyperthermia in a patient via an electromagnetic field emitted by an antenna connected to an output of the medical apparatus includes a signal generator, a bidirectional coupler, and a controller. The signal generator generate radios frequency signal as a function of an operating parameter. The bidirectional coupler provides the radio frequency signal generated by the signal generator to the output and receives a reflected signal from the output. The controller receives the generated radio frequency signal from the signal generator, determines a power of the radiofrequency signal generated by the signal generator, receives the reflected signal from the bidirectional coupler, determines a power of the reflected signal, and determines delivery efficiency of the medical apparatus as a function of the power of the radiofrequency signal generated by the signal generator and the power of the reflected signal received from the bidirectional coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Parmenides, Inc.
    Inventors: George Clark, Thomas Otten
  • Publication number: 20170143984
    Abstract: A medical apparatus operable to induce localized hyperthermia in a patient via an electromagnetic field emitted by an antenna of an applicator connected to an output of the medical apparatus includes a signal generator, a bidirectional coupler, and a controller. The signal generator generates a radio frequency signal as a function of an operating parameter to a single cable to an applicator. The bidirectional coupler provides the radio frequency signal generated by the signal generator to the output and receives a reflected signal from the output at the applicator. First and second low pass filters isolate the radio frequency signal and reflected signal from a temperature sensing signal transmitted via the single cable to at least one temperature sensor of the applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Otten, George Clark