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).

  • Patent number: 8965778
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventors: Peter J. Kaehler, John L. Erickson, Leonard R. Steidel, Peter L. Hauser
  • Publication number: 20130311389
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Peter J. Kaehler, John L. Erickson, Leonard R. Steidel, Peter L. Hauser
  • Patent number: 8515781
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventors: Peter J. Kaehler, John L. Erickson, Leonard R. Steidel, Peter L. Hauser
  • Publication number: 20100139021
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Ronald E. Bergsten, John L. Erickson, Daneeta L. Erickson, Thomas E. Haskett, Michele H. Pollock, Yasuo Sudo
  • Patent number: 7691760
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ronald E. Bergsten, John L. Erickson, Daneeta L. Erickson, legal representative, Thomas E. Haskett, Michele H. Pollock, Yasuo Sudo
  • Publication number: 20090204448
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Peter J. Kaehler, John L. Erickson, Leonard R. Steidel, Peter L. Hauser
  • Publication number: 20030171051
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ronald E. Bergsten, John L. Erickson, Thomas E. Haskett, Michele H. Pollock, Yasuo Sudo
  • Publication number: 20020178258
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventors: Sumner K. Hushing, John L. Erickson, Sidney M. Wirtz
  • Patent number: 6312484
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Yeun J. Chou, John L. Erickson, Thomas L. Jones, Edward J. Woo
  • Patent number: 5955177
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Stephen M. Sanocki, John L. Erickson
  • Patent number: 5759659
    Abstract: Insulation blankets featuring a thermoplastic polyolefin protective covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Stephen M. Sanocki, Michael D. Swan, John L. Erickson, James A. Rustad
  • Patent number: 5624726
    Abstract: Insulation blankets featuring a thermoplastic polyolefin protective covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Stephen M. Sanocki, Michael D. Swan, John L. Erickson, James A. Rustad
  • Patent number: 5380580
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: John J. Rogers, John L. Erickson, Stephen M. Sanocki
  • Patent number: 5290522
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalytic converter including a nonwoven mat comprising shot-free, high strength, magnesium aluminosilicate glass fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: John J. Rogers, John L. Erickson, Stephen M. Sanocki