Patents by Inventor James D. Mitchell

James D. Mitchell 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: 7165041
    Abstract: A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for selling products and services. First, an existing network framework is determined after which a plan is defined. Such plan includes improvements to the existing network framework. A pictorial representation is then presented of the existing network framework and a plurality of components of such existing network framework. The components of the existing network framework are then indicia coded in order to sell the products and services relating to the components of the existing network framework. It should be noted that such products and services are necessary to implement the improvements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Accenture, LLP
    Inventors: Michael F. Guheen, James D. Mitchell, James J. Barrese
  • Patent number: 7149698
    Abstract: A method is provided for identifying alliances among a plurality of business entities in components of a network framework. First, alliances are identified among a plurality of business entities in terms of components of a current network framework. Next, a pictorial representation is displayed of the current network framework and the components. The alliances are then conveyed by indicia coding the components of the current network framework in which the alliances exist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Accenture, LLP
    Inventors: Michael F. Guheen, James D. Mitchell, James J. Barrese
  • Patent number: 6957186
    Abstract: A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for identifying various components of a system for building, management, and support purposes. A pictorial representation of an existing system is first displayed along with a plurality of components thereof. Next, information is presented relating to building, managing, and supporting the components of the existing system by indicia coding the components on the pictorial representation. The building, management, and support information relates more specifically to deliverable features of the components of the existing system that are available in a business offering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Accenture LLP
    Inventors: Michael F. Guheen, James D. Mitchell, James J. Barrese
  • Patent number: 6862811
    Abstract: A trimmer head for a line trimmer includes an automatic line feeding mechanism. The trimmer head accepts a spool of cutting line and spins extended line to trim, for example, unwanted vegetation in lawns. Upon actuation of the automatic line feeding mechanism, damaged or broken cutting line is replaced with additional cutting line from the spool. The mechanism is actuated remotely (electrically or manually) and eliminates the requirement to bump the trimmer head on the ground thus reducing wear and tear on the trimmer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Inventor: James D. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20040107125
    Abstract: A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for identifying alliances among a plurality of business entities in components of a network framework. First, alliances are identified among a plurality of business entities in terms of components of a current network framework. Next, a pictorial representation is displayed of the current network framework and the components. The alliances are then conveyed by indicia coding the components of the current network framework in which the alliances exist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicant: Accenture LLP
    Inventors: Michael F. Guheen, James D Mitchell, James J. Barrese
  • Patent number: 6721713
    Abstract: A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for identifying alliances among a plurality of business entities in components of a network framework. First, alliances are identified among a plurality of business entities in terms of components of a current network framework. Next, a pictorial representation is displayed of the current network framework and the components. The alliances are then conveyed by indicia coding the components of the current network framework in which the alliances exist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Andersen Consulting LLP
    Inventors: Michael F. Guheen, James D. Mitchell, James J. Barrese
  • Patent number: 6615166
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for prioritizing components of an existing network framework. First, a plurality of components required for implementation of a predetermined technology using an existing network framework are provided. Next, a priority listing of the components is complied such that the relative position of the components on the priority listing corresponds to a temporal priority among the components. The existing network framework and the components are pictorially represented. Next, a first component of the existing network framework is indicia coded in order to indicate that the first component must be installed first based on the component's position on the priority listing. Thereafter, a second component and any remaining components of the existing network framework is indicia encoded in order to indicate that the second component and any remaining components must be installed after the first component based on the second component's position on the priority listing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Accenture LLP
    Inventors: Michael F. Guheen, James D. Mitchell, James J. Barrese
  • Patent number: 6536037
    Abstract: A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for conveying redundancies and omissions among components of a network framework such as a web architecture framework. First, an area of an existing network framework is determined in which redundancies and omissions exist. Next, a pictorial representation of the existing network framework is presented along with a plurality of its components. The foregoing redundancies and the omissions are then highlighted by indicia coding the components of the existing network that reside in the area. As such, a diagnostic analysis of redundant efforts and gaps in a current implementation of the existing network framework is effectively conveyed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Accenture LLP
    Inventors: Michael F Guheen, James D. Mitchell, James J. Barrese
  • Patent number: 6519571
    Abstract: The present invention is provided for utilizing various types of user indicia such as search requests, products purchased, products looked at but not purchased, products purchased and returned, reasons for returning products, customers stated profile including income level, education level, stated profession, etc. for the purpose of customizing a user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Accenture LLP
    Inventors: Michael F. Guheen, James D. Mitchell, James J. Barrese
  • Publication number: 20020174635
    Abstract: An attachment for a lawn maintenance vehicle includes a trimming apparatus. The attachment allows vertical and horizontal movement of the trimming apparatus such that lawn areas which are not accessible to the lawn maintenance vehicle's cutting apparatus can be trimmed easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2001
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventor: James D. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 6473794
    Abstract: A system, method, and article of manufacture are provided for planning the testing of components of an existing network framework. First, a pictorial representation of an existing network framework is displayed along with a plurality of components of the existing network framework. Thereafter, the components of the existing network framework are indicia coded in order to convey a plan by which the components of the existing network framework are to be tested. The components may be indicia coded in order to convey an order of the testing or which components of the existing network framework are to be tested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Accenture LLP
    Inventors: Michael F. Guheen, James D. Mitchell, James J. Barrese
  • Publication number: 20020108258
    Abstract: A trimmer head for a line trimmer includes an automatic line feeding mechanism. The trimmer head accepts a spool of cutting line and spins extended line to trim, for example, unwanted vegetation in lawns. Upon actuation of the automatic line feeding mechanism, damaged or broken cutting line is replaced with additional cutting line from the spool. The mechanism is actuated remotely (electrically or manually) and eliminates the requirement to bump the trimmer head on the ground thus reducing wear and tear on the trimmer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventor: James D. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 5792218
    Abstract: Nitrile activators, such as N-alkyl ammonium acetonitrile activators, are combined with a source of active oxygen as cleaning and bleaching compositions. Preferred activator embodiments of the invention include salts of N-methyl morpholinium acetonitrile, N-butyl morpholinium acetonitrile, N-hexyl morpholinium acetonitrile, and N-octyl morpholinium acetonitrile. A particularly preferred activator embodiment is an N-methyl morpholinium acetonitrile salt. The nitrile and active oxygen react to form a bleaching agent which is applied to a stain on an article. The treated stain is contacted with dense gas so as to provide substantially non-aqueous stain removal. One embodiment is a composition in which the nitrile and active oxygen are disposed in the dense carbon dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Vincent E. Alvarez, James W. Arbogast, James E. Deline, Lafayette D. Foland, Thomas W. Kaaret, Kevin A. Klotter, Michael J. Petrin, William L. Smith, Alfred G. Zielske, James D. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 5486212
    Abstract: The invention provides a cleaning agent and method for removing stains from fabrics comprising a combination of dense gas, a source of hydrogen peroxide and an organic bleach activator therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1996
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: James D. Mitchell, Vincent E. Alvarez, Daniel T. Carty, James R. Latham
  • Patent number: 5431843
    Abstract: The invention provides a cleaning agent and method for removing stains from fabrics comprising a combination of dense gas, a source of hydrogen peroxide and an organic bleach activator therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: James D. Mitchell, Vincent E. Alvarez, Daniel T. Carty, James R. Latham
  • Patent number: 5412958
    Abstract: A dry cleaning system particularly suited for employing supercritical CO.sub.2 as the cleaning fluid consisting of a sealable cleaning vessel containing a rotatable drum adapted for holding soiled substrate, a cleaning fluid storage vessel, and a gas vaporizer vessel for recycling used cleaning fluid is provided. The drum is magnetically coupled to a motor so that it can be rotated during the cleaning process. The system is adapted for automation which permits increased energy efficiency as the heating and cooling effect associated with CO.sub.2 gas condensation and expansion can be channeled to heat and cool various parts of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Iliff, James D. Mitchell, Daniel T. Carty, James R. Latham, Stephen B. Kong
  • Patent number: D439156
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Inventors: Jack P. Hall, David Merrill, Brian J. Olson, James M. Rubenstein, James D. Mitchell, Katie K. Chow
  • Patent number: D446726
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Jack P. Hall, David Merrill, Brian J. Olson, James M. Rubenstein, James D. Mitchell, Katie K. Chow
  • Patent number: D389453
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: James D. Mitchell, Towanda W. Yancy, Max F. Eckert, Jeffery P. Caddell, Michael L. Himmelfarb, Samuel J. Mitchell, Robert C. Doster
  • Patent number: D419871
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Inventors: Jack P. Hall, David Merrill, Brian J. Olson, James M. Rubenstein, James D. Mitchell, Katie K. Chow