Patents by Inventor John L. Erickson
John L. Erickson 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: 8965778Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are provided for benefit management. One system includes a server including an application interface and access to a data store having one or more client files. A client file can include a definable set of business rules for managing and administering benefits and can include fund use rules for accessing and applying funds to claims from one or more accounts. The system includes a program operable on the server to apply the definable set of business rules in connection with processing a claim.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Inventors: Peter J. Kaehler, John L. Erickson, Leonard R. Steidel, Peter L. Hauser
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Publication number: 20130311389Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are provided for benefit management. One system includes a server including an application interface and access to a data store having one or more client files. A client file can include a definable set of business rules for managing and administering benefits and can include fund use rules for accessing and applying funds to claims from one or more accounts. The system includes a program operable on the server to apply the definable set of business rules in connection with processing a claim.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventors: Peter J. Kaehler, John L. Erickson, Leonard R. Steidel, Peter L. Hauser
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Patent number: 8515781Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are provided for benefit management. One system includes a server including an application interface and access to a data store having one or more client files. A client file can include a definable set of business rules for managing and administering benefits and can include fund use rules for accessing and applying funds to claims from one or more accounts. The system includes a program operable on the server to apply the definable set of business rules in connection with processing a claim.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2009Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Inventors: Peter J. Kaehler, John L. Erickson, Leonard R. Steidel, Peter L. Hauser
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Publication number: 20100139021Abstract: A wipe for cleaning a surface is disclosed that includes a working surface that is a single unitary web including a plurality of peaks each separated from one another by a plurality of valleys. The valleys connect in a rectilinear array. The wipe further comprises an adhesive at the working surface of each valley. The working surface of each peak is substantially free of adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: Ronald E. Bergsten, John L. Erickson, Daneeta L. Erickson, Thomas E. Haskett, Michele H. Pollock, Yasuo Sudo
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Patent number: 7691760Abstract: A wipe is provided that includes a first wiping member bonded to a backing member along valleys, whereby the wiping member includes a plurality of discrete peaks, and an adhesive is provided, in one embodiment, in the valleys and not on the peaks.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2006Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Ronald E. Bergsten, John L. Erickson, Daneeta L. Erickson, legal representative, Thomas E. Haskett, Michele H. Pollock, Yasuo Sudo
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Publication number: 20090204448Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are provided for benefit management. One system includes a server including an application interface and access to a data store having one or more client files. A client file can include a definable set of business rules for managing and administering benefits and can include fund use rules for accessing and applying funds to claims from one or more accounts. The system includes a program operable on the server to apply the definable set of business rules in connection with processing a claim.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: Peter J. Kaehler, John L. Erickson, Leonard R. Steidel, Peter L. Hauser
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Publication number: 20030171051Abstract: A wipe is provided that includes a first wiping member bonded to a backing member along valleys, whereby the wiping member includes a plurality of discrete peaks, and an adhesive is provided, in one embodiment, in the valleys and not on the peaks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Ronald E. Bergsten, John L. Erickson, Thomas E. Haskett, Michele H. Pollock, Yasuo Sudo
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Publication number: 20020178258Abstract: A method and system provide for the processing and display of telemetry information received from pre-flight and in-flight sensors for launch vehicles. The system is configured to decommutate telemetry information received from the launch pad and launch vehicle such that it may be transmitted over a data network to one or more graphical user interfaces for real-time display. The system is further configured to archive telemetry information received such that it may be retrieved and viewed or combined in various displays with real-time data so as to analyze launch vehicle conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2002Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventors: Sumner K. Hushing, John L. Erickson, Sidney M. Wirtz
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Patent number: 6312484Abstract: An abrasive article is provided having a rebulkable nonwoven web and a continuous sheet-like abrasive coating bonded to the first major surface of the nonwoven web. The abrasive coating comprising a plurality of abrasive particles dispersed in a binder.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1998Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Yeun J. Chou, John L. Erickson, Thomas L. Jones, Edward J. Woo
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Patent number: 5955177Abstract: A flexible mat is provided having a nonwoven fabric having first and second major surfaces; and a coating of metal oxide on only a portion of at least one of the major surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1996Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Stephen M. Sanocki, John L. Erickson
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Patent number: 5759659Abstract: Insulation blankets featuring a thermoplastic polyolefin protective covering.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1996Date of Patent: June 2, 1998Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Stephen M. Sanocki, Michael D. Swan, John L. Erickson, James A. Rustad
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Patent number: 5624726Abstract: Insulation blankets featuring a thermoplastic polyolefin protective covering.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1995Date of Patent: April 29, 1997Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Stephen M. Sanocki, Michael D. Swan, John L. Erickson, James A. Rustad
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Patent number: 5380580Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible nonwoven mat comprising physically entangled shot-free ceramic oxide fibers. The flexible nonwoven mat is useful, for example, as filter material, mounting mat, thermal insulation, and sound insulation.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 1994Date of Patent: January 10, 1995Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: John J. Rogers, John L. Erickson, Stephen M. Sanocki
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Patent number: 5290522Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalytic converter including a nonwoven mat comprising shot-free, high strength, magnesium aluminosilicate glass fiber.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 1993Date of Patent: March 1, 1994Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: John J. Rogers, John L. Erickson, Stephen M. Sanocki