Patents by Inventor James F. Potter
James F. Potter 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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Patent number: 9560479Abstract: Embodiments of a location sharing network manager process are described. The process is executed on a server computer coupled to a plurality of mobile communication devices over a wireless network. Each mobile device is a location-aware mobile communication device. The process determines the geographic location of a mobile communication device operated by a user within an area, displays a map representation of the area around the mobile communication device on a graphical user interface of the mobile communication device, and superimposes on the map the respective locations of one or more other trusted users of mobile communication devices coupled to the mobile communication device over the network. A security component allows users to establish trusted relationships by requiring mutual consent and disclosure of identifier and phone number information for each trusted user. Location information can be blocked among trusted users or obfuscated on the display of the mobile devices of the other users.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: GREEN DOT CORPORATIONInventors: Samuel H. Altman, Nicholas T. Sivo, Mark Jacobstein, Brian R. Knapp, James F. Potter, Thomas B. Pernikoff
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Publication number: 20150181380Abstract: Embodiments of a location sharing network manager process are described. The process is executed on a server computer coupled to a plurality of mobile communication devices over a wireless network. Each mobile device is a location-aware mobile communication device. The process determines the geographic location of a mobile communication device operated by a user within an area, displays a map representation of the area around the mobile communication device on a graphical user interface of the mobile communication device, and superimposes on the map the respective locations of one or more other trusted users of mobile communication devices coupled to the mobile communication device over the network. A security component allows users to establish trusted relationships by requiring mutual consent and disclosure of identifier and phone number information for each trusted user. Location information can be blocked among trusted users or obfuscated on the display of the mobile devices of the other users.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Samuel H. ALTMAN, Nicholas T. SIVO, Mark JACOBSTEIN, Brian R. KNAPP, James F. POTTER, Thomas B. PERNIKOFF
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Patent number: 8989778Abstract: Embodiments of a location sharing network manager process are described. The process is executed on a server computer coupled to a plurality of mobile communication devices over a wireless network. Each mobile device is a location-aware mobile communication device. The process determines the geographic location of a mobile communication device operated by a user within an area, displays a map representation of the area around the mobile communication device on a graphical user interface of the mobile communication device, and superimposes on the map the respective locations of one or more other trusted users of mobile communication devices coupled to the mobile communication device over the network. A security component allows users to establish trusted relationships by requiring mutual consent and disclosure of identifier and phone number information for each trusted user. Location information can be blocked among trusted users or obfuscated on the display of the mobile devices of the other users.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Green Dot CorporationInventors: Samuel H. Altman, Nicholas T. Sivo, Mark Jacobstein, Brian R. Knapp, James F. Potter, Thomas B. Pernikoff
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Patent number: 7455190Abstract: A mounting apparatus for an internalized fuel system of a fuel tank. The apparatus comprises a support portion and a valve retainer arm attached about the support portion. The support portion has a body and first and second ends. The first end has a connecting flange configured to engage the fuel tank and the second end has a reduced cross-sectional portion attached thereto to provide flexibility to the fuel tank from pressure and vacuum forces. The valve retainer arm has an attachment end attached about the support portion. The attachment end extends to a valve retainer end for retaining the internalized fuel system within the fuel tank.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2004Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Automotive Components Holdings, LLCInventors: James F. Potter, Cory Borghi
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Patent number: 7211307Abstract: A permeation resistant polymer fuel tank having a multilayer wall that includes a structural layer and a vapor barrier layer. A secondary barrier layer is attached to the multilayer wall wherein the vapor barrier layer and the second barrier layer have a permeation rate less than the structural layer. A protective coating may be applied over the secondary barrier layer to add durability and prevent degradation of the secondary barrier layer from environmental hazards that fuel tanks may be exposed to.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2002Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Visteon Global Techologies, Inc.Inventors: James F. Potter, Heather L. Knechtges
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Patent number: 6810569Abstract: A method for manufacturing a workpiece, such as an automotive fuel tank, that includes a connection between a male connector and a female connector, one of which includes a tab that is only removable following the connection. The tab includes a computer-readable code that is read by the computer. During manufacturing, the workpiece is loaded into a workstation, the connection is made, and the tab is removed. The tab is presented to a computer to verify the connection. In the event that a command is received to release the workpiece and the computer has not verified the connection, the computer issues an alert. In a workstation that comprises a computer-controlled release mechanism, a preferred alert comprises a refusal to release the workpiece prior to verification of the connection.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2003Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Brian Engle, Harold E. Cunningham, Larry D. Land, James F. Potter
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Patent number: 6755422Abstract: The present invention involves a low permeation sealing member for reducing permeation of hydrocarbons from a vessel. The low permeation sealing member comprises an elongated body having a contact surface and a low permeation barrier layer attached along the contact surface of the elongated body. The low permeation barrier layer has opposite edges spaced apart to define a slot. The low permeation barrier layer partially covers the elongated body to allow the elongated body to expand through the slot. The low permeation barrier layer has an outer side configured for contacting hydrocarbons from the vessel to reduce permeation of the hydrocarbons therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2002Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventor: James F. Potter
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Publication number: 20040032092Abstract: The present invention involves a low permeation sealing member for reducing permeation of hydrocarbons from a vessel. The low permeation sealing member comprises an elongated body having a contact surface and a low permeation barrier layer attached along the contact surface of the elongated body. The low permeation barrier layer has opposite edges spaced apart to define a slot. The low permeation barrier layer partially covers the elongated body to allow the elongated body to expand through the slot. The low permeation barrier layer has an outer side configured for contacting hydrocarbons from the vessel to reduce permeation of the hydrocarbons therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2002Publication date: February 19, 2004Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventor: James F. Potter
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Publication number: 20040009315Abstract: A permeation resistant polymer fuel tank having a multilayer wall that includes a structural layer and a vapor barrier layer. A secondary barrier layer is attached to the multilayer wall wherein the vapor barrier layer and the second barrier layer have a permeation rate less than the structural layer. A protective coating may be applied over the secondary barrier layer to add durability and prevent degradation of the secondary barrier layer from environmental hazards that fuel tanks may be exposed to.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2002Publication date: January 15, 2004Inventors: James F. Potter, Heather L. Knechtges