Patents by Inventor Mark A. Halter
Mark A. Halter 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: 11978304Abstract: A system and method for hosting and managing a live game are disclosed which includes a live gaming table for live players and a live dealer. In an embodiment an application configures a player's mobile device to receive an invitation from a casino to play the table game based upon the player being, based upon location aware technology, being in or near the casino. Accepting the invention permits the player to reserve a position at the gaming table and displays a machine readable code at the player's mobile device. The player positions at the gaming table include video display and player input devices (VDPIDs) and a code reader to read the displayed code and access the player's electronic account. Using the VDPID the player may convert between electronic funds and physical gaming chips, participate in video bonus event play and back-bet on other players.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: LNW Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Masao Yee, Jeremy Halter, Mark Lowell, Scott Hilbert, Dat Ta, Sridhar Gondesi, William Jones, Joseph R. Hedrick
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Patent number: 11967199Abstract: A system and method for hosting and managing a live game are disclosed which includes a live gaming table for live players and a live dealer. In an embodiment an application configures a player's mobile device to receive an invitation from a casino to play the table game based upon the player being, based upon location aware technology, being in or near the casino. Accepting the invention permits the player to reserve a position at the gaming table and displays a machine readable code at the player's mobile device. The player positions at the gaming table include video display and player input devices (VDPIDs) and a code reader to read the displayed code and access the player's electronic account. Using the VDPID the player may convert between electronic funds and physical gaming chips, participate in video bonus event play and back-bet on other players.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: LNW Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Masao Yee, Jeremy Halter, Mark Lowell, Scott Hilbert, Dat Ta, Sridhar Gondesi, William Jones, Joseph R. Hedrick
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Patent number: 10302427Abstract: Various embodiments of this disclosure relates to a methods and related apparatuses for rapidly and visually determining and verifying multiple interface alignments of parts within a system. In particular, embodiments of the invention are directed to methods and related apparatuses enabling rapid visual determining and verifying multiple interface alignments of parts within at least one first system interface part that cooperatively engage with at least one second system's interface part each having at least one system-sub-system assembly alignment datum that requires the at least one first and second system's interface parts cooperatively and engagingly align within multiple respective tolerances of alignment.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Kevin Michael Broe, Tyler Mullis, Mark Halter, Steven Mowery
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Publication number: 20190049241Abstract: Various embodiments of this disclosure relates to a methods and related apparatuses for rapidly and visually determining and verifying multiple interface alignments of parts within a system. In particular, embodiments of the invention are directed to methods and related apparatuses enabling rapid visual determining and verifying multiple interface alignments of parts within at least one first system interface part that cooperatively engage with at least one second system's interface part each having at least one system-sub-system assembly alignment datum that requires the at least one first and second system's interface parts cooperatively and engagingly align within multiple respective tolerances of alignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2017Publication date: February 14, 2019Applicant: NSWC CRANEInventors: Kevin Michael Broe, Tyler Mullis, Mark Halter, Steven Mowery
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Patent number: 10156426Abstract: Test systems coupled to a device under test (DUT) with different segments or stages and related methods are provided. Exemplary test systems include logic that executes concurrent determinations or tests for multiple DUT segments or stages. Exemplary test systems can include logic that concurrently executes various tests associated with different DUT segments including determinations or testing for a specified DUT test environment, determinations or tests of when data will be made available to various DUT segments, and various determinations or tests that may be completed before data is made available to specified DUT segments. At least one embodiment of a first stage concurrent determination test system determines first stage tests do not require a specified target and high pressure gas conditions for DUT testing and at least one embodiment of a second stage concurrent test system does require a specified target and high pressure gas conditions for DUT testing.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2016Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Mark Halter
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Patent number: 9927482Abstract: Various electrostatic protection testing, monitoring, and human-machine visual interface systems and methods are provided. Embodiments include systems and methods for implementing an automated grounding wrist strap assembly test system and visual interface. Embodiments include a test station interface section, a computer system coupled with the test station interface section, software operable to control the test station and computer system, and a user interface that tracks dates of testing a ground strap or system and generates color coding associated with various status of testing of each tracked strap. Additional embodiments include access control systems that allow or deny access to entryways, access points, equipment stations as well as disabling operation of equipment. Embodiments also include a variety of warning systems that trigger based on pass or fail conditions.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Mark Halter
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Publication number: 20170363392Abstract: Apparatus and methods for reducing device testing times, such as missile testing times, are disclosed. The apparatus and methods may execute tests or portions of tests in a parallel manner. The apparatus and methods ensure that tests or portions of tests executing in parallel do not interfere with one another. The apparatus and methods may assess the current state of the test environment to confirm whether it is acceptable to advance one or more tests. If the testing environment is not acceptable for a test to continue executing, the apparatus and methods do not allow the test to advance. The testing environment may be monitored by measuring one or more vital signs, where the vital signs may indicate whether it is safe for a particular test to advance. As such, the apparatus and methods provide an efficient way to test devices such as missiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2016Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventor: Mark Halter
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Publication number: 20160341775Abstract: Various electrostatic protection testing, monitoring, and human-machine visual interface systems and methods are provided. Embodiments include systems and methods for implementing an automated grounding wrist strap assembly test system and visual interface. Embodiments include a test station interface section, a computer system coupled with the test station interface section, software operable to control the test station and computer system, and a user interface that tracks dates of testing a ground strap or system and generates color coding associated with various status of testing of each tracked strap. Additional embodiments include access control systems that allow or deny access to entryways, access points, equipment stations as well as disabling operation of equipment. Embodiments also include a variety of warning systems that trigger based on pass or fail conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Mark Halter
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Publication number: 20050276078Abstract: A method for generating the decorative effect of randomly distributed points of light over a large area comprising proper deployment of a decorative lighting system (10) consisting of a light string assembly (11) composed of multiple light emitting components (23) which are spaced several feet apart and a plurality of light stakes (12) that are used to keep the light emitting components (23) suspended a short distance above the ground. The light stakes (12) are designed to utilize a more reliable wedging method instead of a clamping method to receive the light emitting components (23).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2005Publication date: December 15, 2005Inventor: Mark Halter
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Patent number: 4459186Abstract: Aromatic ketones may be prepared by subjecting an alkyl aromatic compound containing more than one carbon atom in the alkyl substituent to an electrical energy which includes a direct electrical current in the presence of a nucleophile such as an organometallic oxide, a solvent and a reaction initiator such as an alkali metal hydroxide and a quaternary ammonium hydroxide to produce a ketal, following which the ketal may be converted to the desired ketone by hydrolysis.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 1982Date of Patent: July 10, 1984Assignee: UOP Inc.Inventors: Thomas P. Malloy, Mark A. Halter, David W. House
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Patent number: 4354904Abstract: Aromatic aldehydes may be prepared by subjecting a methyl-substituted aromatic compound to an electrical energy which includes a direct electrical current utilizing a basic medium to form an acetal, following which the acetal may be converted to the desired aldehyde by subjecting said acetal to acid hydrolysis.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1981Date of Patent: October 19, 1982Assignee: UOP Inc.Inventors: Thomas P. Malloy, Mark A. Halter, David W. House
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Patent number: 4212711Abstract: Alkyl aromatic compounds may be subjected to an electrochemical oxidation in an appropriate electrochemical cell utilizing a semi-emulsion solution comprising said alkyl aromatic compound in a dilute mineral acid solution containing a salt of a transition metal. The reaction is preferably effected at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure utilizing an electrical energy which includes a voltage in the range of from about 2 to about 20 volts or a current density in the range of from about 0 to about 1000 miliamps per square centimeter.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1979Date of Patent: July 15, 1980Assignee: UOP Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Halter, Thomas P. Malloy
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Patent number: 4212710Abstract: Alkyl aromatic compounds may be subjected to electrochemical oxidation in an appropriate electrochemical cell utilizing an emulsion solution comprising said alkyl aromatic compound in an aqueous acidic medium which contains a salt of a transition metal. The reaction is effected at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure utilizing an electrical energy which includes a voltage in the range of from 2 to about 30 volts or a current density in the range of from about 20 to about 1000 milliamps per square centimeter.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1979Date of Patent: July 15, 1980Assignee: UOP Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Halter, Thomas P. Malloy
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Patent number: 4148696Abstract: The electrochemical oxidation of activated alkyl substituted aromatic compounds in which the alkyl substituent is acyloxylated in a direct oxidation process may be effected by treating an activated alkyl substituted aromatic compound with a fatty acid, an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt thereof and a phase transfer agent in an electrochemical cell to form oxidative products of the starting compound.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1978Date of Patent: April 10, 1979Assignee: UOP Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Halter
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Patent number: 4104141Abstract: The electrochemical oxidation of alkoxy-substituted aromatic compounds in which a desired position isomer is obtained may be effected by treating the aromatic compound with an aliphatic acid containing at least 4 carbon atoms in the presence of a phase transfer agent, said reaction being effected in an electrochemical cell. In the present invention the position isomer which comprises the para compound is prepared by treating a substituted aromatic compound such as anisole with a bulky acid such as pivalic acid in an electrochemical cell whereby the desired oxidized product is recovered on the anode.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1977Date of Patent: August 1, 1978Assignee: UOP Inc.Inventors: Michael Martan, Mark A. Halter
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Patent number: 4089757Abstract: The electrochemical oxidation of alkoxy-substituted aromatic compounds may be effected by treating the aromatic compound with propionic acid in the presence of a phase transfer agent, said reaction being effected in an electrochemical cell. In the present invention the position isomer which comprises the para compound is prepared in a favorable ratio over the ortho isomer by treating a substituted aromatic compound such as anisole with propionic acid in an electrochemical cell whereby the desired oxidized product is recovered on the anode.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1977Date of Patent: May 16, 1978Assignee: UOP Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Halter