Patents by Inventor John Field

John Field 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: 20240153026
    Abstract: Methods and systems for recommending safe vehicle seats and/or predicting the replacement time of vehicle seats. The systems and methods may include (1) training a machine learning model using a set of characteristics of previously recommended vehicle seats to generate a vehicle seat recommendation score for one or more vehicle seats; (2) receiving a request for a vehicle seat recommendation; (3) receiving input data; (4) determining a set of characteristics of the input data; (5) applying the set of characteristics of the input data to the machine learning model to generate a vehicle seat recommendation score for the one or more vehicle seats; (6) ranking the one or more vehicle seats by vehicle seat recommendation score to generate a vehicle seat recommendation list; and/or (7) presenting the vehicle seat recommendation list to a client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Brian Mark Fields, Anish Agarwal, Justin Wyatt Montgomery, Alex Reed, Joshua John Freitas, Hassan Boukhamseen, Melissa Collette Miles, Catherine Espel-Logan
  • Publication number: 20240152878
    Abstract: Methods and systems for recommending safe vehicle seats and/or predicting the replacement time of vehicle seats. The systems and methods may include (1) training a machine learning model for predicting a replacement time of one or more vehicle seats using (i) a set of characteristics of a previously recommended vehicle seat and/or (ii) replacement times for the previously recommended vehicle seat; (2) receiving input data related to a previously recommended vehicle seat; (3) determining a set of characteristics of the input data; (4) applying the set of characteristics of the input data to the machine learning model to determine the predictive replacement time for replacing the one or more vehicle seats; and/or (5) providing an indication of the predictive replacement time for display on a client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Brian Mark Fields, Anish Agarwal, Justin Wyatt Montgomery, Alex Reed, Joshua John Freitas, Hassan Boukhamseen, Melissa Collette Miles, Catherine Espel-Logan
  • Patent number: 11935050
    Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein provide automatic expense categorization of transactions or expenditures based on a machine learning (ML) model trained using anonymized transactional data for expenditures that are stored in a public blockchain. The anonymized transactional data for the expenditure and the expense category, may be distributed throughout the blockchain network and recorded in the blockchain. In some implementations, an expenditure may be submitted to the blockchain network for expense categorization. The transactional data for the expenditure may be anonymized to remove confidential and personal identifying information (PII) before it is distributed throughout the blockchain network. Each participating node of the blockchain network may utilize the ML model to identify an expense category for the expenditure. The participating nodes may provide a consensus mechanism in order to arrive at a shared understanding of how to categorize the expenditure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Capital One Services, LLC
    Inventors: Lin Ni Lisa Cheng, John Fields
  • Patent number: 11925733
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for malodor reduction. The malodor control compositions are suitable for use in a variety of applications, including use in consumer products, for example, air freshening compositions, laundry detergents, fabric enhancers, surface cleaners, beauty care products, dish care products, diapers, feminine protection articles, animal and pet litter compositions and plastic films for garbage bags. Such malodor control technologies do not unduly interfere with the scent of the perfumed or unperfumed situs that is treated with the malodor control technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
    Inventors: Marvel Fields, Richard Nero, Steve Orson, Robert Siegel, John Kocis
  • Publication number: 20240054488
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments may include a system for generating aggregate records. The system may retrieve data corresponding to a first user. The system may receive, from the first user, first sharing preference(s) associated with a second user. The system may extract first data subset(s) from the data based on the first sharing preference(s). The system may generate block(s) of a blockchain ledger. The system may append the first data subset(s) to at least a first block of the block(s) of the blockchain ledger. The system may provide the second user with access to the first data subset(s) on the at least first block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Lin Ni Lisa Cheng, John Fields, Wade Rance, Alexis Howard
  • Patent number: 11900386
    Abstract: This application relates to apparatus and methods for identifying fraudulent payment transfers. In some examples, a computing device determines payment transfer initiation features, and payment transfer reception features, based on previous payment transfer data. The computing device may train a machine learning fraud detection model with the payment transfer initiation features, and may train a machine learning fraud detection model with the payment transfer reception features. Once trained, the computing device may employ the machine learning fraud detection models to identify fraudulent payment transfers. For example, the computing device may determine whether a payment transfer is fraudulent when the payment transfer is initiated. Assuming the payment transfer is allowed, the computing device may determine whether the payment transfer is fraudulent when the payment is being received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Linhong Kang, Arthi Vijayakumar, YiYi Zeng, Zhiping Tang, Uday Akella, Mayra Rocio Harmon, Charlie Berry, Nathan Olds, John Fields, Kristin Danielle Piper
  • Publication number: 20230240340
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed relating to food preparation in commercial kitchens and food processing plants. The disclosed extreme vacuum cooling (EVC) technology and apparatus can work in ultra low pressure conditions with adaptive pressure control to avoid potential liquid splash inside the vacuum chamber caused by un-controlled low pressure conditions. Clean air is added into the vacuum chamber to allow the chamber pressure to track a setpoint trajectory that may have ramp up periods in order to avoid liquid splash events. The apparatus enables the user to cool various kinds of foods quickly, save energy, and meet food safety regulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: George Shu-Xing Cheng, David Kung-Tin Shao, John Field, Richard Gillespie
  • Publication number: 20230206243
    Abstract: This application relates to apparatus and methods for identifying fraudulent payment transfers. In some examples, a computing device determines payment transfer initiation features, and payment transfer reception features, based on previous payment transfer data. The computing device may train a machine learning fraud detection model with the payment transfer initiation features, and may train a machine learning fraud detection model with the payment transfer reception features. Once trained, the computing device may employ the machine learning fraud detection models to identify fraudulent payment transfers. For example, the computing device may determine whether a payment transfer is fraudulent when the payment transfer is initiated. Assuming the payment transfer is allowed, the computing device may determine whether the payment transfer is fraudulent when the payment is being received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Linhong KANG, Arthi VIJAYAKUMAR, YiYi ZENG, Zhiping TANG, Uday AKELLA, Mayra Rocio HARMON, Charlie BERRY, Nathan OLDS, John FIELDS, Kristin Danielle PIPER
  • Patent number: 11631082
    Abstract: This application relates to apparatus and methods for identifying fraudulent payment transfers. In some examples, a computing device determines payment transfer initiation features, and payment transfer reception features, based on previous payment transfer data. The computing device may train a machine learning fraud detection model with the payment transfer initiation features, and may train a machine learning fraud detection model with the payment transfer reception features. Once trained, the computing device may employ the machine learning fraud detection models to identify fraudulent payment transfers. For example, the computing device may determine whether a payment transfer is fraudulent when the payment transfer is initiated. Assuming the payment transfer is allowed, the computing device may determine whether the payment transfer is fraudulent when the payment is being received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Linhong Kang, Arthi Vijayakumar, YiYi Zeng, Zhiping Tang, Uday Akella, Mayra Rocio Harmon, Charlie Berry, Nathan Olds, John Fields, Kristin Danielle Piper
  • Publication number: 20230032848
    Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein provide automatic expense categorization of transactions or expenditures based on a machine learning (ML) model trained using anonymized transactional data for expenditures that are stored in a public blockchain. The anonymized transactional data for the expenditure and the expense category, may be distributed throughout the blockchain network and recorded in the blockchain. In some implementations, an expenditure may be submitted to the blockchain network for expense categorization. The transactional data for the expenditure may be anonymized to remove confidential and personal identifying information (PII) before it is distributed throughout the blockchain network. Each participating node of the blockchain network may utilize the ML model to identify an expense category for the expenditure. The participating nodes may provide a consensus mechanism in order to arrive at a shared understanding of how to categorize the expenditure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Lin Ni Lisa Cheng, John Fields
  • Publication number: 20220390186
    Abstract: There is herein described energy storage systems. More particularly, there is herein described thermal energy storage systems and use of energy storable material such as phase change material in the provision of heating and/or cooling systems in, for example, domestic dwellings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: Sunamp Limited
    Inventors: John Field, Andrew Bissell
  • Patent number: 11514444
    Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein provide automatic expense categorization of transactions or expenditures based on a machine learning (ML) model trained using anonymized transactional data for expenditures that are stored in a public blockchain. The anonymized transactional data for the expenditure and the expense category, may be distributed throughout the blockchain network and recorded in the blockchain. In some implementations, an expenditure may be submitted to the blockchain network for expense categorization. The transactional data for the expenditure may be anonymized to remove confidential and personal identifying information (PII) before it is distributed throughout the blockchain network. Each participating node of the blockchain network may utilize the ML model to identify an expense category for the expenditure. The participating nodes may provide a consensus mechanism in order to arrive at a shared understanding of how to categorize the expenditure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Capital One Services, LLC
    Inventors: Lin Ni Lisa Cheng, John Fields
  • Patent number: 11378282
    Abstract: There is herein described energy storage systems. More particularly, there is herein described thermal energy storage systems and use of energy storable material such as phase change material in the provision of heating and/or cooling systems in, for example, domestic dwellings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Sunamp Limited
    Inventors: John Field, Andrew Bissell
  • Publication number: 20220164729
    Abstract: The exemplary embodiments provide an automated control compliance evidence manager that is responsible for gathering evidence of compliance with controls. The control compliance evidence manager may operate on an ongoing basis. In some exemplary embodiments, the evidence is gathered and available for review in real time or near real time. The steps for gathering the compliance evidence may be specified at the time a control is established so that there is consistency in what is gathered and how the evidence is gathered. A user may be required to provide an itemization of what evidence is to be gathered and where. The evidence may be stored in an immutable fashion. In some exemplary embodiments, the evidence may be cryptographically hashed or otherwise encrypted and referenced by a secure distributed ledger, like a blockchain. The distributed ledger may be visible to concerned parties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: Capital One Services, LLC
    Inventors: John FIELDS, Scott D. DYSART, Jonathan WEIMER, Maimi NIINA, Stephen DITELJAN, Ayrton TRUJILLO, Joseph MEHR, Thomas LE, Kellie WATTS
  • Publication number: 20220138731
    Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein provide automatic expense categorization of transactions or expenditures based on a machine learning (ML) model trained using anonymized transactional data for expenditures that are stored in a public blockchain. The anonymized transactional data for the expenditure and the expense category, may be distributed throughout the blockchain network and recorded in the blockchain. In some implementations, an expenditure may be submitted to the blockchain network for expense categorization. The transactional data for the expenditure may be anonymized to remove confidential and personal identifying information (PII) before it is distributed throughout the blockchain network. Each participating node of the blockchain network may utilize the ML model to identify an expense category for the expenditure. The participating nodes may provide a consensus mechanism in order to arrive at a shared understanding of how to categorize the expenditure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Lin Ni Lisa Cheng, John Fields
  • Publication number: 20220064634
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for producing a protein having one or more desired properties, the method comprising: (a) a library design step, (b) a library testing step; and (c) a learning step, in which the sequence variants are each assigned a fitness score based at least in part on the result of the library testing step, and a machine learning algorithm uses the fitness score of each of the sequence variants to train a model to predict the fitness score for new sequence variants, and wherein the machine learning model trained in step (c) is used to design a new library of sequence variants. The present invention also provides a system for producing a protein having one or more desired properties, said system adapted to implement the method of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: LabGenius Ltd
    Inventors: Harrison Frederick Rickerby, James Edward John Field, Ekaterina Victorovna Putintseva, Christopher Cozens
  • Patent number: 11199366
    Abstract: There is herein described energy storage systems. More particularly, there is herein described thermal energy storage systems and use of energy storable material such as phase change material in the provision of heating and/or cooling systems in, for example, domestic dwellings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Sunamp Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Bissell, John Field
  • Publication number: 20210207895
    Abstract: There is herein described energy storage systems. More particularly, there is herein described thermal energy storage systems and use of energy storable material such as phase change material in the provision of heating and/or cooling systems in, for example, domestic dwellings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: SunAmp Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Bissell, John Field
  • Publication number: 20210090085
    Abstract: This application relates to apparatus and methods for identifying fraudulent payment transfers. In some examples, a computing device determines payment transfer initiation features, and payment transfer reception features, based on previous payment transfer data. The computing device may train a machine learning fraud detection model with the payment transfer initiation features, and may train a machine learning fraud detection model with the payment transfer reception features. Once trained, the computing device may employ the machine learning fraud detection models to identify fraudulent payment transfers. For example, the computing device may determine whether a payment transfer is fraudulent when the payment transfer is initiated. Assuming the payment transfer is allowed, the computing device may determine whether the payment transfer is fraudulent when the payment is being received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Linhong KANG, Arthi VIJAYAKUMAR, YiYi ZENG, Zhiping TANG, Uday AKELLA, Mayra Rocio HARMON, Charlie BERRY, Nathan OLDS, John FIELDS, Kristin Danielle PIPER
  • Patent number: 10900667
    Abstract: There is herein described energy storage systems. More particularly, there is herein described thermal energy storage systems and use of energy storable material such as phase change material in the provision of heating and/or cooling systems in, for example, domestic dwellings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Sunamp Limited
    Inventors: John Field, Andrew Bissell