Patents by Inventor Margaret Moore
Margaret Moore 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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Publication number: 20230396659Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology include receiving, by a first device, a voucher data item, from a second device, providing, by the first device, an invitation to at least a third device to join a group communication session with at least the first device, and providing, by the first device, the voucher data item to at least the third device to verify that the first device is vouched for by the second device for participation in the group communication session initiated by the first device. The voucher data item may include participant information associated with the second device. The voucher data item may also be signed with a key associated with the second device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Zak C. WEGWEISER, Robert B. MCINDOE, Sasanka T. VEMURI, Justin R. ETZINE, Jad OSSEIRAN, Margaret A. MOORE
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Publication number: 20210406886Abstract: A device in a payment transaction handoff system may include at least one processor configured to receive a request to perform a payment transaction and identify, using a first communication protocol, a respective device identifier of each of a plurality of proximate devices. The at least one processor is configured to select, based at least in part on a payment factor, a default payment device from the plurality of proximate devices. The at least one processor is configured to transmit, via a second communication protocol, a message to perform the payment transaction, the message comprising the device identifier of the default payment device. In one or more implementations, a first device of the plurality of proximate devices may be associated with a first user account and a second device of the plurality of proximate devices may be associated with a second user account, different from the first user account.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Bob BRADLEY, Marc J. KROCHMAL, William M. BUMGARNER, Vijay SUNDARAM, Margaret A. MOORE, Nicholas J. SHEARER, Brandon J. KIEFT
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Patent number: 11120445Abstract: A device in a payment transaction handoff system may include at least one processor configured to receive a request to perform a payment transaction and identify, using a first communication protocol, a respective device identifier of each of a plurality of proximate devices. The at least one processor is configured to select, based at least in part on a payment factor, a default payment device from the plurality of proximate devices. The at least one processor is configured to transmit, via a second communication protocol, a message to perform the payment transaction, the message comprising the device identifier of the default payment device. In one or more implementations, a first device of the plurality of proximate devices may be associated with a first user account and a second device of the plurality of proximate devices may be associated with a second user account, different from the first user account.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Bob Bradley, Marc J. Krochmal, William M. Bumgarner, Vijay Sundaram, Margaret A. Moore, Nicholas J. Shearer, Brandon J. Kieft
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Publication number: 20200237617Abstract: A clamp apparatus for clamping an article, the clamp apparatus includes a first finger and a second finger with a biased flexible connecting member wherein the bias urges the first and second fingers apart with structure to limit the bias, the connecting member is affixed to one end of each finger wherein a āVā shape is formed as between the first and second fingers and the connecting member. Also included in the clamp apparatus is a locking fastener for overcoming the connecting member urging via manually selectively bringing the first and second fingers together, plus a first extension with a first shoe disposed in the first finger and a second extension with second shoe disposed in the second finger, wherein operationally the first and second shoe portions act to clamp the article to the extent of the locking fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventor: Shawn Margaret Moore
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Publication number: 20190027052Abstract: An electronic system for facilitating the establishment of one or more habits, including: a) an electronically-stored library containing descriptions of multiple habits, b) a computer for searching the library, c) a screen for electronically displaying and selecting one or more of the habits, and d) a computer, which can be that of b) or a different computer, for assisting the user in the formation of a selected habit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Margaret A. MOORE
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Publication number: 20180268387Abstract: A device in a payment transaction handoff system may include at least one processor configured to receive a request to perform a payment transaction and identify, using a first communication protocol, a respective device identifier of each of a plurality of proximate devices. The at least one processor is configured to select, based at least in part on a payment factor, a default payment device from the plurality of proximate devices. The at least one processor is configured to transmit, via a second communication protocol, a message to perform the payment transaction, the message comprising the device identifier of the default payment device. In one or more implementations, a first device of the plurality of proximate devices may be associated with a first user account and a second device of the plurality of proximate devices may be associated with a second user account, different from the first user account.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Bob BRADLEY, Marc J. KROCHMAL, William M. BUMGARNER, Vijay SUNDARAM, Margaret A. MOORE, Nicholas J. SHEARER, Brandon J. KIEFT
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Publication number: 20180000399Abstract: An electronic device that includes an electronic calendar containing scheduled events, the device further including a) software that matches an event with an optimal brain state, and b) means for convening to the user of the device such optimal brain state when the calendar indicates that the event is imminent or has arrived.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Margaret A. MOORE, Shelley CARSON, Ran ZILCA, Jerilyn ASHER
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Publication number: 20170326027Abstract: A clamp apparatus for clamping an article, the clamp apparatus includes a first finger and a second finger with a biased flexible connecting member wherein the bias urges the first and second fingers apart with structure to limit the bias, the connecting member is affixed to one end of each finger wherein a āVā shape is formed as between the first and second fingers and the connecting member. Also included in the clamp apparatus is a locking fastener for overcoming the connecting member urging via manually selectively bringing the first and second fingers together, plus a first extension with a first shoe disposed in the first finger and a second extension with second shoe disposed in the second finger, wherein operationally the first and second shoe portions act to clamp the article to the extent of the locking fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2016Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventor: Shawn Margaret Moore
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Publication number: 20140018608Abstract: A method for improving a health disorder related to, e.g., insufficient activation of the parasympathetic nervous system; the method can include pairing a subject and a partner, and having a session in which a relevant physiological parameter of the partner is transmitted to the subject, with the subject moving her own parameter in the direction of the partner's.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventor: Margaret Moore
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Publication number: 20120149972Abstract: The invention features a computer for fostering self-improvement in a person. The computer includes means for electronically conveying an audible message to the person. The message includes content that is generated by the person and that relates to the person's self-improvement, and includes phrases generated by the person. At least a portion of the message is an audible voice, the person's own voice or the voice of the person's coach family member, coach, or other trusted individual. Alternatively, the voice can be computer-generated. The computer can also include, or be operationally connected to, a monitor which displays messages to the person relating to the person's self-improvement.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: Margaret Moore
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Patent number: 8029617Abstract: A lightweight concrete composition containing from 10 to 90 volume percent of a cement composition, from 10 to 90 volume percent of particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.03 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3, and from 0 to 50 volume percent of aggregate; where the sum of components used does not exceed 100 volume percent, and where after the lightweight concrete composition is set it has a compressive strength of at least 1700 psi as tested according to ASTM C39 after seven days. The concrete composition can be used to make concrete masonry units, construction panels, road beds and other articles.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: NOVA Chemicals Inc.Inventors: Tricia Guevara, Michael T. Williams, David A. Cowan, John K. Madish, Kolapo Adewale, Roger Moore, Mary Margaret Moore, legal representative, Tobias Blain Hileman
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Publication number: 20110214391Abstract: A lightweight cementitious composition containing from 22 to 90 volume percent of a cement composition and from 10 to 78 volume percent of particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.03 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3, where after the lightweight cementitious composition is set it has a compressive strength of at least 1700 psi as tested according to ASTM C39. The cementitious composition can be used to make concrete masonry units, construction panels, road beds and other articles and can be included as a layer on wall panels and floor panels and can be used in insulated concrete forms. Aspects of the lightweight cementitious composition can be used to make lightweight structural units.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: NOVA CHEMICALS INC.Inventors: Tricia Guevara, Michael T. Williams, David A. Cowan, John K. Madish, Kolapo Adewale, Roger Moore, Mary Margaret Moore, Jay Bowman
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Patent number: 7790302Abstract: A lightweight cementitious composition containing from 22 to 90 volume percent of a cement composition and from 10 to 78 volume percent of particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.03 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3, where after the lightweight cementitious composition is set it has a compressive strength of at least 1700 psi as tested according to ASTM C39. The cementitious composition can be used to make concrete masonry units, construction panels, road beds and other articles and can be included as a layer on wall panels and floor panels and can be used in insulated concrete forms. Aspects of the lightweight cementitious composition can be used to make lightweight structural units.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: NOVA Chemicals Inc.Inventors: Tricia Ladely (Guevara), Michael T. Williams, David A. Cowan, John K. Madish, Kolapo Adewale, Roger Moore, Mary Margaret Moore, legal representative, Jay Bowman
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Patent number: 7699929Abstract: A lightweight concrete composition containing from 10 to 90 volume percent of a cement composition, from 10 to 90 volume percent of particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.03 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3, and from 0 to 50 volume percent of aggregate; where the sum of components used does not exceed 100 volume percent, and where after the lightweight concrete composition is set it has a compressive strength of at least 1700 psi as tested according to ASTM C39 after seven days. The concrete composition can be used to make concrete masonry units, construction panels, road beds and other articles.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2008Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: NOVA Chemicals Inc.Inventors: Tricia Guevara, Michael T. Williams, David A. Cowan, John K. Madish, Kolapo Adewale, Roger Moore, Mary Margaret Moore, legal representative, Tobias Blain Hileman
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Publication number: 20100092465Abstract: Methods for treating graft-versus-host disease, methods for reducing symptoms of graft-versus-host disease, and methods of reducing the severity of graft-versus-host disease in a patient are disclosed. The methods comprise administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of an IL-27 antagonist in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. IL-27 antagonists include soluble IL-27RA proteins and antagonists that comprise an antigen-binding site of an antibody.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2007Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Nancy Hosken, Kelly Byrnes-Blake, Ty Brender, Monica Huber, Margaret Moore, Shirley Rene, Mark Rixon, Sara Underwood, Kimberly Waggie
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Publication number: 20100064943Abstract: A lightweight concrete composition containing from 10 to 90 volume percent of a cement composition, from 10 to 90 volume percent of particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.03 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3, and from 0 to 50 volume percent of aggregate; where the sum of components used does not exceed 100 volume percent, and where after the lightweight concrete composition is set it has a compressive strength of at least 1700 psi as tested according to ASTM C39 after seven days. The concrete composition can be used to make concrete masonry units, construction panels, road beds and other articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: NOVA CHEMICALS INC.Inventors: Tricia Guevara, Michael T. Williams, David A. Cowan, John K. Madish, Kolapo Adewale, Roger Moore, Mary Margaret Moore, Tobias Blain Hileman
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Patent number: 7666258Abstract: A lightweight cementitious composition containing from 22 to 90 volume percent of a cement composition and from 10 to 78 volume percent of particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.03 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3, where after the lightweight cementitious composition is set it has a compressive strength of at least 1700 psi as tested according to ASTM C39. The cementitious composition can be used to make concrete masonry units, construction panels, road beds and other articles and can be included as a layer on wall panels and floor panels and can be used in insulated concrete forms. Aspects of the lightweight cementitious composition can be used to make lightweight structural units.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2006Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: NOVA Chemicals Inc.Inventors: Tricia Guevara, Michael T. Williams, David A. Cowan, John K. Madish, Kolapo Adewale, Roger Moore, Mary Margaret Moore, legal representative
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Publication number: 20100010829Abstract: The invention features a method for providing an EAP (employee assistance program) to multiple members of a first organization having at least fifty members. The method includes having a second organization provide to the first organization multiple EAP coaches who assist the multiple members of the first organization in achieving behavior change to address health, wellness, mental health, and productivity issues, wherein the coaches have undertaken coach training and use substantially the same coaching skills and methodology. Generally, the coaches of the second organization are as a group heterogeneous in that some of the coaches, for example, possess credentials in nutrition and weight management, and some of the coaches possess credentials in mental health.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: Wellcoaches CorporationInventors: Margaret Moore, Gerald Theis
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Patent number: 7644548Abstract: A lightweight concrete composition containing from 10 to 90 volume percent of a cement composition, from 10 to 90 volume percent of particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.03 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3, and from 0 to 50 volume percent of aggregate; where the sum of components used does not exceed 100 volume percent, and where after the lightweight concrete composition is set it has a compressive strength of at least 1700 psi as tested according to ASTM C39 after seven days. The concrete composition can be used to make concrete masonry units, construction panels, road beds and other articles.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2006Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: NOVA Chemicals Inc.Inventors: Tricia Guevara, Michael T. Williams, David A. Cowan, John K. Madish, Kolapo Adewale, Roger Moore, Mary Margaret Moore, legal representative, Tobias Blain Hileman
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Patent number: RE43253Abstract: A lightweight concrete composition containing from 10 to 90 volume percent of a cement composition, from 10 to 90 volume percent of particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.03 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3, and from 0 to 50 volume percent of aggregate; where the sum of components used does not exceed 100 volume percent, and where after the lightweight concrete composition is set it has a compressive strength of at least 1700 psi as tested according to ASTM C39 after seven days. The concrete composition can be used to make concrete masonry units, construction panels, road beds and other articles.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2010Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: NOVA Chemicals Inc.Inventors: Tricia Guevara Ladely, Michael T. Williams, David A. Cowan, John K. Madish, Kolapo Adewale, Roger Moore, Mary Margaret Moore, legal representative, Blain Hileman