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).
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Patent number: 10594169Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 27, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: WITRICITY CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel Bronson, Conor Joseph Rochford
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Patent number: 10170996Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: WITRICITY CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel Bronson, Conor Joseph Rochford
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Publication number: 20180191206Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Applicant: WITRICITY CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel Bronson, Conor Joseph Rochford
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Patent number: 9979316Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 2017Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: WITRICITY CORPORATIONInventor: Conor Joseph Rochford
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Publication number: 20180006566Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: WITRICITY CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel Bronson, Conor Joseph Rochford
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Publication number: 20170324351Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: WITRICITY CORPORATIONInventor: Conor Joseph Rochford
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Patent number: 8925802Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventors: Tracy M. Pletz, Howard C. Seidel, Joseph Rochford
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Publication number: 20140297307Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Tracy Pletz, Joseph Rochford
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Patent number: 8788281Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 6, 2008Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventors: Tracy Pletz, Joseph Rochford
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Patent number: 8752759Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 24, 2013Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventors: Tracy M. Pletz, Howard C. Seidel, Joseph Rochford
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Patent number: 8469265Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 21, 2012Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventors: Tracy M. Pletz, Howard C. Seidel, Joseph Rochford
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Publication number: 20120265625Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.Inventors: Tracy M. Pletz, Howard C. Seidel, Joseph Rochford
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Patent number: 8245909Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, NAInventors: Tracy M. Pletz, Howard C. Seidel, Joseph Rochford
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Publication number: 20080277465Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: JPMorgan Chase Bank, NAInventors: Tracy M. Pletz, Howard C. Seidel, Joseph Rochford
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Patent number: 7401731Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 12, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, NAInventors: Tracy M. Pletz, Howard C. Seidel, Joseph Rochford