Patents by Inventor John Provost

John Provost 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: 20240123641
    Abstract: Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a razor cartridge having a lubricating strip geometry that is designed to work with the blade geometry and other cartridge features to provide a close, comfortable shave over the intended lifetime of the cartridge. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems and methods of manufacturing these cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: SL SHAVECO LLC
    Inventors: William E. TUCKER, Douglas R. KOHRING, John W. GRIFFIN, Craig A. PROVOST
  • Publication number: 20240083052
    Abstract: Shaving razors and cartridges are featured which include one or more removably attachable shaving aid accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: SL IP Company LLC
    Inventors: John W. GRIFFIN, Craig A. PROVOST, William E. TUCKER
  • Publication number: 20240083047
    Abstract: Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a razor cartridge having a blade geometry that is designed to provide a close, comfortable shave. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems and methods of manufacturing these cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: SL IP Company LLC
    Inventors: John W. GRIFFIN, William E. Tucker, Graig A. Provost, Douglas R. Kohring
  • Publication number: 20240083054
    Abstract: Shaving systems are disclosed that include a replaceable shaving assembly and a cartridge connecting structure for connecting the shaving assembly to a handle. In preferred implementations, the cartridge connecting structure has a magnetic portion configured to help draw the cartridge onto the handle and retain the cartridge in place when the razor is not in contact with the skin, and a mechanical engagement that provides the necessary retention forces required to keep the system intact during shaving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: SL IP Company LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. WILSON, Craig A. Provost, John W. Griffin
  • Patent number: 11362351
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) configured to determine reactant purity comprising: a first fuel cell (11) configured to generate electrical current from the electrochemical reaction between two reactants, having a first reactant inlet (13) configured to receive a test reactant comprising one of the two reactants from a first reactant source (7, 5, 16); a second fuel cell (12) configured to generate electrical current from the electrochemical reaction between the two reactants, having a second reactant inlet (14) configured to receive the test reactant from a second reactant source (5); a controller (20) configured to apply an electrical load to each fuel cell and determine an electrical output difference, ODt, between an electrical output of the first fuel cell (11) and an electrical output of the second fuel cell (12), and determine a difference between a predicted output difference and the determined electrical output difference, ODt, the predicted output difference determined based on a historical output of difference
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Intelligent Energy Limited
    Inventors: Michael John Provost, Kevin M. Kupcho, Simon Edward Foster, Ashley James Kells
  • Publication number: 20210066735
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) configured to determine reactant purity comprising: a first fuel cell (11) configured to generate electrical current from the electrochemical reaction between two reactants, having a first reactant inlet (13) configured to receive a test reactant comprising one of the two reactants from a first reactant source (7, 5, 16); a second fuel cell (12) configured to generate electrical current from the electrochemical reaction between the two reactants, having a second reactant inlet (14) configured to receive the test reactant from a second reactant source (5); a controller (20) configured to apply an electrical load to each fuel cell and determine an electrical output difference, ODt, between an electrical output of the first fuel cell (11) and an electrical output of the second fuel cell (12), and determine a difference between a predicted output difference and the determined electrical output difference, ODt, the predicted output difference determined based on a historical output of difference
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: Intelligent Energy Limited
    Inventors: Michael John Provost, Kevin M. Kupcho, Simon Edward Foster, Ashley James Kells
  • Patent number: 10862146
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) configured to determine reactant purity comprising: a first fuel cell (11) configured to generate electrical current from the electrochemical reaction between two reactants, having a first reactant inlet (13) configured to receive a test reactant comprising one of the two reactants from a first reactant source (7, 5, 16); a second fuel cell (12) configured to generate electrical current from the electrochemical reaction between the two reactants, having a second reactant inlet (14) configured to receive the test reactant from a second reactant source (5); a controller (20) configured to apply an electrical load to each fuel cell and determine an electrical output difference, ODt, between an electrical output of the first fuel cell (11) and an electrical output of the second fuel cell (12), and determine a difference between a predicted output difference and the determined electrical output difference, ODt, the predicted output difference determined based on a historical output of difference
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventors: Michael John Provost, Kevin M. Kupcho, Simon Edward Foster, Ashley James Kells
  • Publication number: 20190182621
    Abstract: Privacy-sensitive methods, systems, and media for geo-social targeting are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: Dstillery, Inc.
    Inventors: Foster John PROVOST, Alan MURRAY
  • Publication number: 20170098840
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) configured to determine reactant purity comprising: a first fuel cell (11) configured to generate electrical current from the electrochemical reaction between two reactants, having a first reactant inlet (13) configured to receive a test reactant comprising one of the two reactants from a first reactant source (7, 5, 16); a second fuel cell (12) configured to generate electrical current from the electrochemical reaction between the two reactants, having a second reactant inlet (14) configured to receive the test reactant from a second reactant source (5); a controller (20) configured to apply an electrical load to each fuel cell and determine an electrical output difference, ODt, between an electrical output of the first fuel cell (11) and an electrical output of the second fuel cell (12), and determine a difference between a predicted output difference and the determined electrical output difference, ODt, the predicted output difference determined based on a historical output of difference
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Michael John Provost, Kevin M. Kupcho, Simon Edward Foster, Ashley James Kells
  • Publication number: 20100205057
    Abstract: Privacy-sensitive methods, systems, and media for targeting online advertisements using brand affinity modeling are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventors: Rodney Hook, Foster John Provost, Brian May, Brian Dalessandro
  • Patent number: 7260445
    Abstract: A method and system for customized industrial textile goods manufacturing in which, under control of a client system, information is retrieved relating to the design of a customized textile good to be manufactured; desired design data is selected from one or more databases; additional individual data is optionally input; and the selected and inputted data is sent to a manufacturing system as a request for manufacture; and, under control of a manufacturing system, the request is received; an order for manufacturing a customized textile good is generated; uncut uncoloured fabric inventory material is provided; and the uncoloured fabric inventory material is subsequently coloured, cut and sewn in a combined process in order to obtain a finished customized textile good according to the request, whereby colouring of the uncoloured fabric inventory material is performed by means of a digital a digital coloration apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Juergen Weiser, Gerald Neuville, Klaus Tiedemann, John Provost
  • Publication number: 20060230550
    Abstract: The present invention relates to colorant preparations comprising a) at least one colorant in particulate form, b) at least one organic solvent having a boiling point of at least 247° C., measured at atmospheric pressure, and c) water, and less than 0.25% by weight of organic solvents having a boiling point below 247° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Ulrike Hees, Jurgen Weiser, Michael Kluge, John Provost
  • Publication number: 20060078445
    Abstract: A dual drive system for a hydraulic pump and an air boost compressor is provided. Reversible power is transmitted to a shaft connected to clockwise and counterclockwise over-running clutches connected to different vehicle or equipment subsystems. Reversing the drive allows power to be alternately transmitted to one or the other of the subsystems. The invention includes utilizing the dual drive for hydraulic and air conditioning systems for an aircraft, with the provision of an additional drive motor providing constant power to one or more of the subsystems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Howard Carter, Richard Johnson, Michael John Provost, John David Brown
  • Publication number: 20060015207
    Abstract: A method and system for customized industrial textile goods manufacturing in which, under control of a client system, information is retrieved relating to the design of a customized textile good to be manufactured; desired design data is selected from one or more databases; additional individual data is optionally input; and the selected and inputted data is sent to a manufacturing system as a request for manufacture; and, under control of a manufacturing system, the request is received; an order for manufacturing a customized textile good is generated; uncut uncoloured fabric inventory material is provided; and the uncoloured fabric inventory material is subsequently coloured, cut and sewn in a combined process in order to obtain a finished customized textile good according to the request, whereby colouring of the uncoloured fabric inventory material is performed by means of a digital a digital coloration apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2004
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Applicant: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Jurgen Weiser, Gerald Neuville, Klaus Tiedemann, John Provost
  • Patent number: 6860726
    Abstract: A dual drive system for a hydraulic pump and an air boost compressor is provided. Reversible power is transmitted to a shaft connected to clockwise and counterclockwise over-running clutches connected to different vehicle or equipment subsystems. Reversing the drive allows power to be alternately transmitted to one or the other of the subsystems. The invention includes utilizing the dual drive for hydraulic and air conditioning systems for an aircraft, with the provision of an additional drive motor providing constant power to one or more of the subsystems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Howard Carter III, Richard N. Johnson, Michael John Provost, John David Brown
  • Publication number: 20030147755
    Abstract: A dual drive system for a hydraulic pump and an air boost compressor is provided. Reversible power is transmitted to a shaft connected to clockwise and counterclockwise over-running clutches connected to different vehicle or equipment subsystems. Reversing the drive allows power to be alternately transmitted to one or the other of the subsystems. The invention includes utilizing the dual drive for hydraulic and air conditioning systems for an aircraft, with the provision of an additional drive motor providing constant power to one or more of the subsystems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Howard Carter, Richard N. Johnson, Michael John Provost, John David Brown
  • Patent number: 5790645
    Abstract: A technique for automatically designing a fraud detection system using a series of machine learning methods. Data mining and constructive induction are combined with more standard machine learning techniques to design methods for detecting fraudulent usage based on profiling customer behavior. Specifically, a rule-learning is used to uncover indicators of fraudulent behavior from a large user database. These indicators are used to create profilers, which then serve as features to the fraud detection system that combines evidence from multiple profilers to generate high-confidence intervention activities when the system is deployed on-line with user data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignee: NYNEX Science & Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Elliott Fawcett, Foster John Provost