Patents by Inventor James D. Dudley

James D. Dudley 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: 20040006495
    Abstract: This invention concerns a letter communication method for a healthcare provider to effectively expedite reimbursement process from a patient. The letter communication method comprises gathering a current information, categorizing the patient into a group, processing the current information, generating a processed information, producing the letter, sending the letter to the patient, and updating the current information of the patient. The various steps of the letter communication method can be repeated. The letter communication method further comprises identifying a payment method chosen by the patient, calculating a past due period, and generating the letter according to a pre-defined formula, the pre-defined formula having at least the payment method and the past due period as variables. The letter generated by the letter communication method informs the patient the current information and a future action of the healthcare provider at a future date.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Applicant: JDA eHealth Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: James D. Dudley
  • Patent number: 4795304
    Abstract: A folding ramp for attachment to the rear bumper and tailgate of a pickup truck. The ramp is formed by a pair of hingedly connected ramp panels of substantially equal overall dimension. One panel is slidably connected with the pickup truck tailgate in a manner to fold and unfold both panels from a loading to a stored position by vertical movement of the pickup tailgate. Legs support the ramp panels at their hinged position when loading and unloading wheeled vehicles, such as garden tractors, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1989
    Inventor: James D. Dudley
  • Patent number: D327310
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1992
    Inventor: James D. Dudley