Patents by Inventor Gerald Matthews
Gerald Matthews 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: 20240078126Abstract: A server-based desktop-virtual machines architecture may be extended to a client machine. In one embodiment, a user desktop is remotely accessed from a client system. The remote desktop is generated by a first virtual machine running on a server system, which may comprise one or more server computers. During execution of the first virtual machine, writes to a corresponding virtual disk are directed to a delta disk file or redo log. A copy of the virtual disk is created on the client system. When a user decides to “check out” his or her desktop, the first virtual machine is terminated (if it is running) and a copy of the delta disk is created on the client system. Once the delta disk is present on the client system, a second virtual machine can be started on the client system using the virtual disk and delta disk to provide local access to the user's desktop at the client system. This allows the user to then access his or her desktop without being connected to a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Yaron Halperin, Jad Chamcham, Christian Matthew Leroy, Gerald Cheong, Matthew Eccleston, Ji Feng
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Publication number: 20240070722Abstract: Systems and methods for targeted advertising to specific consumers are disclosed. A system may include a memory storing instructions; and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to: receive, over a network, consumer data from a client device; identify a plurality of client-provided consumers from the consumer data; obtain a plurality of unique consumer identifiers corresponding to the plurality of client-provided consumers; and identify at least one first overlapping unique consumer identifier by matching at least one of the plurality of client-provided consumers with at least one publisher-provided consumer provided by a first publisher device of a plurality of publisher devices, the first publisher device having a highest priority among the plurality of publisher devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: Merkle, Inc.Inventors: Peter RANDAZZO, John GAJEWSKI, John LEE, Nicholas A. ILLOBRE, Dionisio ESPINAL, Gerald Matthew BAVARO, Matthew SCHULTZ, Michael JOYCE, David Michael YONCHAK, Kelly Renee LEGER
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Publication number: 20240020641Abstract: A computer-implemented method, including identifying distributed computing design requirements; determining system offerings based on a machine learning model trained with the distributed computing design requirements; providing the system offerings for selection by a customer; receiving selections of the system offerings; and generating a bill of materials based on the selections of the system offerings.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2022Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Zbigniew Jan BOROWSKI, Xavier Gonzalo SANTOLARIA, Gerald Matthew COMEAU, Michael J SPISAK
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Publication number: 20230355011Abstract: A merchandise dispensing system includes one or more dispensers. Each dispenser includes a support member extending in a first direction from a first end to a second end and configured to support a merchandise item. A dispensing member is attached to the support member and operable to selectively bias the merchandise item in the first direction along the support member. A housing is attached to the dispensing member and has a backside facing the second end of the support member. The housing includes (i) a sensor operable to monitor a space between the backside of the housing and the second end of the support member to detect when a merchandise item is dispensed, and (ii) an electronic controller operable to generate a first dispensing signal when the sensor detects a merchandise item is dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Gerald Matthew Szpak
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Patent number: 11783373Abstract: Systems and methods for targeted advertising to specific consumers are disclosed. A system may include a memory storing instructions; and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to: receive, over a network, consumer data from a client device; identify a plurality of client-provided consumers from the consumer data; obtain a plurality of unique consumer identifiers corresponding to the plurality of client-provided consumers; and identify at least one first overlapping unique consumer identifier by matching at least one of the plurality of client-provided consumers with at least one publisher-provided consumer provided by a first publisher device of a plurality of publisher devices, the first publisher device having a highest priority among the plurality of publisher devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: MERKLE, INC.Inventors: Peter Randazzo, John Gajewski, John Lee, Nicholas A. Illobre, Dionisio Espinal, Jr., Gerald Matthew Bavaro, Matthew Schultz, Michael Joyce, David Michael Yonchak, Kelly Renee Leger
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Patent number: 11771241Abstract: A merchandise dispensing apparatus for deterring theft has at least one merchandise support module which includes a covering defining an interior space within the module. A support member and a dispensing member are mounted to the module, the dispensing member being mounted adjacent to the support member. A lockout device is also mounted to each module and connected to the dispensing member. The lockout device includes a housing with a user input member accessible from outside the housing. The user input member communicates with the dispensing member. A controller, which includes a memory and a processor, electrically communicates with the user input member. A sensor electrically communicates with the controller and senses the dispensing of an associated packaged item mounted on the support member. A signaling device electrically communicates with the controller to provide a notification upon the dispensing of the associated packaged item.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Gerald Matthew Szpak
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Publication number: 20220071413Abstract: A merchandise dispensing apparatus for deterring theft has at least one merchandise support module which includes a covering defining an interior space within the module. A support member and a dispensing member are mounted to the module, the dispensing member being mounted adjacent to the support member. A lockout device is also mounted to each module and connected to the dispensing member. The lockout device includes a housing with a user input member accessible from outside the housing. The user input member communicates with the dispensing member. A controller, which includes a memory and a processor, electrically communicates with the user input member. A sensor electrically communicates with the controller and senses the dispensing of an associated packaged item mounted on the support member. A signaling device electrically communicates with the controller to provide a notification upon the dispensing of the associated packaged item.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Gerald Matthew Szpak
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Patent number: 11154144Abstract: A merchandise dispensing apparatus for deterring theft has at least one merchandise support module which includes a covering defining an interior space within the module. A support member and a dispensing member are mounted to the module, the dispensing member being mounted adjacent to the support member. A lockout device is also mounted to each module and connected to the dispensing member. The lockout device includes a housing with a user input member accessible from outside the housing. The user input member communicates with the dispensing member. A controller, which includes a memory and a processor, electrically communicates with the user input member. A sensor electrically communicates with the controller and senses the dispensing of an associated packaged item mounted on the support member. A signaling device electrically communicates with the controller to provide a notification upon the dispensing of the associated packaged item.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Gerald Matthew Szpak
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Publication number: 20210201360Abstract: Systems and methods for targeted advertising to specific consumers are disclosed. A system may include a memory storing instructions; and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to: receive, over a network, consumer data from a client device; identify a plurality of client-provided consumers from the consumer data; obtain a plurality of unique consumer identifiers corresponding to the plurality of client-provided consumers; and identify at least one first overlapping unique consumer identifier by matching at least one of the plurality of client-provided consumers with at least one publisher-provided consumer provided by a first publisher device of a plurality of publisher devices, the first publisher device having a highest priority among the plurality of publisher devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: Merkle, Inc.Inventors: Peter RANDAZZO, John GAJEWSKI, John LEE, Nicholas A. ILLOBRE, Dionisio ESPINAL, Jr., Gerald Matthew BAVARO, Matthew SCHULTZ, Michael JOYCE, David Michael YONCHAK, Kelly Renee LEGER
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Patent number: 10986939Abstract: A product pusher assembly includes a front rail, a base member, and a pusher. The front rail includes a first lower surface and a second lower surface spaced from the first lower surface. The base member is adjustably coupled to the front rail. The base member includes a first upper surface configured to engage the first lower surface. The pusher is coupled to the base member. The pusher includes a second upper surface configured to engage the second lower surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2020Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventor: Gerald Matthew Szpak
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Patent number: 10956943Abstract: Systems and methods for targeted advertising to specific consumers are disclosed. A system may include a memory storing instructions and at least one processor configured to execute the instruction to: receive, over a network, client-provided data from a client device; identify at least one consumer by comparing the client-provided data against consumer data recorded in an electronic consumer database; obtain at least one unique consumer identifier for the identified at least one consumer, the at least one unique consumer identifier not including personal identifiable information; generate a target audience pool based on the at least one unique consumer identifier; and deliver, over a network, the target audience pool to the client device to facilitate targeted advertising to specific consumers.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Merkle, Inc.Inventors: Peter Randazzo, John Gajewski, John Lee, Nicholas Illobre, Dionisio Espinal, Gerald Matthew Bavaro, David Michael Yonchak, Kelly Renee Leger
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Publication number: 20200315372Abstract: A product pusher assembly includes a front rail, a base member, and a pusher. The front rail includes a first lower surface and a second lower surface spaced from the first lower surface. The base member is adjustably coupled to the front rail. The base member includes a first upper surface configured to engage the first lower surface. The pusher is coupled to the base member. The pusher includes a second upper surface configured to engage the second lower surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventor: Gerald Matthew Szpak
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Patent number: 10667629Abstract: A product pusher assembly includes a front rail, a base member, and a pusher. The front rail includes a first lower surface and a second lower surface spaced from the first lower surface. The base member is adjustably coupled to the front rail. The base member includes a first upper surface configured to engage the first lower surface. The pusher is coupled to the base member. The pusher includes a second upper surface configured to engage the second lower surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventor: Gerald Matthew Szpak
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Publication number: 20200107652Abstract: A product pusher assembly includes a front rail, a base member, and a pusher. The front rail includes a first lower surface and a second lower surface spaced from the first lower surface. The base member is adjustably coupled to the front rail. The base member includes a first upper surface configured to engage the first lower surface. The pusher is coupled to the base member. The pusher includes a second upper surface configured to engage the second lower surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2018Publication date: April 9, 2020Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventor: Gerald Matthew Szpak
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Patent number: 10517410Abstract: A fastener for securing a rail to a wire shelf having a plurality of support rods extending in parallel spaced-apart fashion. The fastener has a fastener body with an elongate rail engaging flange, a shelf engaging flange, and a connecting shaft portion extending between the rail engaging flange and the shelf engaging flange. The rail engaging flange is insertable through an elongate opening of an the rail in a first orientation and, upon rotation of the fastener, the rail engaging flange is configured to extend across said elongate opening thereby restricting withdrawal therefrom, while the shelf engaging flange traps a support member of the shelf thereby interlocking the associated rail to the associated shelf.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2017Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Williams, Gerald Matthew Szpak
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Publication number: 20190114674Abstract: Systems and methods for targeted advertising to specific consumers are disclosed. A system may include a memory storing instructions and at least one processor configured to execute the instruction to: receive, over a network, client-provided data from a client device; identify at least one consumer by comparing the client-provided data against consumer data recorded in an electronic consumer database; obtain at least one unique consumer identifier for the identified at least one consumer, the at least one unique consumer identifier not including personal identifiable information; generate a target audience pool based on the at least one unique consumer identifier; and deliver, over a network, the target audience pool to the client device to facilitate targeted advertising to specific consumers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Applicant: Merkle, Inc.Inventors: Peter RANDAZZO, John Gajewski, John Lee, Nicholas Illobre, Dionisio Espinal, Gerald Matthew Bavaro, David Michael Yonchak, Kelly Renee Leger
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Patent number: 10260545Abstract: A connector assembly which is adapted to selectively attach a cooperating member to a rail of a merchandising shelf includes a U-shaped lip including a first end and an opposite second end such that the first end is adapted to be selectively attached to the cooperating member and the second end is adapted to be selectively attached to the rail. The clip includes a first arm, a second arm and a bridge portion joining the two arms. The clip includes a resilient material and wherein the first arm is spaced from the second arm such that the first arm is movable in relation to the second arm. A protrusion extends in a direction generally perpendicular to a plane of the first arm. The protrusion includes a section configured to selectively cooperate with an engagement portion of the rail. The first engagement portion of the rail includes a layer of a flexible thermoplastic material having a Shore A hardness of less than 75.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2015Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Shane Obitts, Gerald Matthew Szpak
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Patent number: 10223665Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for collecting and processing change of address data and providing change of address services to a customer using a computer network. The address data can include a physical address, an electronic address, or both. The systems and methods may also provide additional services to the customer to assist in changing addresses.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICEInventors: Robert Krause, Wayne Orbke, Michael Selnick, Michael Murphy, Harry Aldstadt, Gerald Matthews, Audrey K. Conley
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Patent number: 10181136Abstract: Systems and methods for targeted advertising to specific consumers are disclosed. A system may include a memory storing instructions and at least one processor configured to execute the instruction to: receive, over a network, client-provided data from a client device; identify at least one consumer by comparing the client-provided data against consumer data recorded in an electronic consumer database; obtain at least one unique consumer identifier for the identified at least one consumer, the at least one unique consumer identifier not including personal identifiable information; generate a target audience pool based on the at least one unique consumer identifier; and deliver, over a network, the target audience pool to the client device to facilitate targeted advertising to specific consumers.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Merkle, Inc.Inventors: Peter Randazzo, John Gajewski, John Lee, Nicholas Illobre, Dionisio Espinal, Gerald Matthew Bavaro, David Michael Yonchak, Kelly Renee Leger
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Publication number: 20180242758Abstract: A merchandise dispensing apparatus for deterring theft has at least one merchandise support module which includes a covering defining an interior space within the module. A support member and a dispensing member are mounted to the module, the dispensing member being mounted adjacent to the support member. A lockout device is also mounted to each module and connected to the dispensing member. The lockout device includes a housing with a user input member accessible from outside the housing. The user input member communicates with the dispensing member. A controller, which includes a memory and a processor, electrically communicates with the user input member. A sensor electrically communicates with the controller and senses the dispensing of an associated packaged item mounted on the support member. A signaling device electrically communicates with the controller to provide a notification upon the dispensing of the associated packaged item.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Gregory M. Bird, Shane Obitts, Gerald Matthew Szpak