Patents by Inventor Joseph Rochford

Joseph Rochford 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: 10594169
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to control load power in a wireless power transfer system having one or more power receiving devices and one or more power transmitting sources. In embodiments, device temperature, current level, and/or other information can be used to control power to a load energized by a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: WITRICITY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daniel Bronson, Conor Joseph Rochford
  • Patent number: 10170996
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a body diode conduction sensor configured for coupling to a switching element. In embodiments, the sensor comprises first and second voltage divider networks coupled to a voltage source and a diode coupled to the switching element and to the first voltage divider network, wherein the diode is conductive at times corresponding to body diode conduction of the switching element decreasing the DC average voltage at the output node of the first voltage divider network. A differential output voltage can be coupled to the first and second voltage divider networks with an output signal corresponding to a time of the body diode conduction of the switching element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: WITRICITY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daniel Bronson, Conor Joseph Rochford
  • Publication number: 20180191206
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to control load power in a wireless power transfer system having one or more power receiving devices and one or more power transmitting sources. In embodiments, device temperature, current level, and/or other information can be used to control power to a load energized by a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: WITRICITY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daniel Bronson, Conor Joseph Rochford
  • Patent number: 9979316
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide compensation for impedance changes in a network energized by an amplifier, such as a class E amplifier. In embodiments, bus voltage amplifier fundamental AC output voltage can be used to generate a feedback signal for adjusting impedance of one or more components in the network. In embodiments, the amplifier fundamental AC output voltage is determined from current to the load, wherein the load is coupled to the amplifier by an LCL impedance matching network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: WITRICITY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Conor Joseph Rochford
  • Publication number: 20180006566
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a body diode conduction sensor configured for coupling to a switching element. In embodiments, the sensor comprises first and second voltage divider networks coupled to a voltage source and a diode coupled to the switching element and to the first voltage divider network, wherein the diode is conductive at times corresponding to body diode conduction of the switching element decreasing the DC average voltage at the output node of the first voltage divider network. A differential output voltage can be coupled to the first and second voltage divider networks with an output signal corresponding to a time of the body diode conduction of the switching element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: WITRICITY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daniel Bronson, Conor Joseph Rochford
  • Publication number: 20170324351
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide compensation for impedance changes in a network energized by an amplifier, such as a class E amplifier. In embodiments, bus voltage amplifier fundamental AC output voltage can be used to generate a feedback signal for adjusting impedance of one or more components in the network. In embodiments, the amplifier fundamental AC output voltage is determined from current to the load, wherein the load is coupled to the amplifier by an LCL impedance matching network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: WITRICITY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Conor Joseph Rochford
  • Patent number: 8925802
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method and a system for implementing a card product or access mechanism with multiple relationships with an issuing entity (e.g., bank, etc.) where each relationship may be defined by one or more sets of rules that are customized for a particular customer. A computer implemented method and system for implementing a mechanism with multiple customized relationships may involve identifying one or more customized rules for an access mechanism associated with a customer; establishing a plurality of accounts for the customer wherein the plurality of accounts comprise different accounts with different account characteristics; and invoking one of the plurality of accounts for a transaction through the access mechanism, based at least in part on the one or more customized rules; wherein the plurality of accounts share at least one funding account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Tracy M. Pletz, Howard C. Seidel, Joseph Rochford
  • Publication number: 20140297307
    Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method for processing qualified healthcare account transactions (e.g., HFA, Health FSA, and HRA) and non-qualified credit card transactions within a transaction processing system. In particular, this invention relates to a multi-purse payment device associated with a transaction processing system for auto-substantiating qualified healthcare transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Tracy Pletz, Joseph Rochford
  • Patent number: 8788281
    Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method for processing qualified healthcare account transactions (e.g., HFA, Health FSA, and HRA) and non-qualified credit card transactions within a transaction processing system. In particular, this invention relates to a multi-purse payment device associated with a transaction processing system for auto-substantiating qualified healthcare transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Tracy Pletz, Joseph Rochford
  • Patent number: 8752759
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method and a system for implementing a card product or access mechanism with multiple relationships with an issuing entity (e.g., bank, etc.) where each relationship may be defined by one or more sets of rules that are customized for a particular customer. A computer implemented method and system for implementing a mechanism with multiple customized relationships may involve identifying one or more customized rules for an access mechanism associated with a customer; establishing a plurality of accounts for the customer wherein the plurality of accounts comprise different accounts with different account characteristics; and invoking one of the plurality of accounts for a transaction through the access mechanism, based at least in part on the one or more customized rules; wherein the plurality of accounts share at least one funding account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Tracy M. Pletz, Howard C. Seidel, Joseph Rochford
  • Patent number: 8469265
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method and a system for implementing a card product or access mechanism with multiple relationships with an issuing entity (e.g., bank, etc.) where each relationship may be defined by one or more sets of rules that are customized for a particular customer. A computer implemented method and system for implementing a mechanism with multiple customized relationships may involve identifying one or more customized rules for an access mechanism associated with a customer; establishing a plurality of accounts for the customer wherein the plurality of accounts comprise different accounts with different account characteristics; and invoking one of the plurality of accounts for a transaction through the access mechanism, based at least in part on the one or more customized rules; wherein the plurality of accounts share at least one funding account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Tracy M. Pletz, Howard C. Seidel, Joseph Rochford
  • Publication number: 20120265625
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method and a system for implementing a card product or access mechanism with multiple relationships with an issuing entity (e.g., bank, etc.) where each relationship may be defined by one or more sets of rules that are customized for a particular customer. A computer implemented method and system for implementing a mechanism with multiple customized relationships may involve identifying one or more customized rules for an access mechanism associated with a customer; establishing a plurality of accounts for the customer wherein the plurality of accounts comprise different accounts with different account characteristics; and invoking one of the plurality of accounts for a transaction through the access mechanism, based at least in part on the one or more customized rules; wherein the plurality of accounts share at least one funding account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
    Inventors: Tracy M. Pletz, Howard C. Seidel, Joseph Rochford
  • Patent number: 8245909
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method and a system for implementing a card product or access mechanism with multiple relationships with an issuing entity (e.g., bank, etc.) where each relationship may be defined by one or more sets of rules that are customized for a particular customer. A computer implemented method and system for implementing a mechanism with multiple customized relationships may involve identifying one or more customized rules for an access mechanism associated with a customer; establishing a plurality of accounts for the customer wherein the plurality of accounts comprise different accounts with different account characteristics; and invoking one of the plurality of accounts for a transaction through the access mechanism, based at least in part on the one or more customized rules; wherein the plurality of accounts share at least one funding account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA
    Inventors: Tracy M. Pletz, Howard C. Seidel, Joseph Rochford
  • Publication number: 20080277465
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method and a system for implementing a card product or access mechanism with multiple relationships with an issuing entity (e.g., bank, etc.) where each relationship may be defined by one or more sets of rules that are customized for a particular customer. A computer implemented method and system for implementing a mechanism with multiple customized relationships may involve identifying one or more customized rules for an access mechanism associated with a customer; establishing a plurality of accounts for the customer wherein the plurality of accounts comprise different accounts with different account characteristics; and invoking one of the plurality of accounts for a transaction through the access mechanism, based at least in part on the one or more customized rules; wherein the plurality of accounts share at least one funding account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA
    Inventors: Tracy M. Pletz, Howard C. Seidel, Joseph Rochford
  • Patent number: 7401731
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method and a system for implementing a card product or access mechanism with multiple relationships with an issuing entity (e.g., bank, etc.) where each relationship may be defined by one or more sets of rules that are customized for a particular customer. A computer implemented method and system for implementing a mechanism with multiple customized relationships may involve identifying one or more customized rules for an access mechanism associated with a customer; establishing a plurality of accounts for the customer wherein the plurality of accounts comprise different accounts with different account characteristics; and invoking one of the plurality of accounts for a transaction through the access mechanism, based at least in part on the one or more customized rules; wherein the plurality of accounts share at least one funding account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA
    Inventors: Tracy M. Pletz, Howard C. Seidel, Joseph Rochford