Patents by Inventor Mark A. Lorenz
Mark A. Lorenz 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: 11501359Abstract: A system and method facilitate modification of an order including selection of a different supplier than the supplier originally designated to fill the order. The system includes a communication interface configured to receive an order identifying a product, a designated supplier and a price of the product. The system also includes a supplier database configured to store information for a plurality of suppliers. The system further includes processing circuitry configured to identify one or more alternative suppliers and the price of the product at the alternative suppliers based upon the information stored by the supplier database. The processing circuitry is also configured to cause information to be provided to a customer regarding the price of the product at the alternative suppliers. The processing circuitry is further configured, based on feedback from the customer that identifies a different supplier, to facilitate modification of the order to identify the different supplier.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: COVERMYMEDS LLCInventors: Mark Lorenz, Dustin Eubanks, Jordan Hilsher, Brian Wyer, Frank Rosile, Corbin Shaw
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Patent number: 10919708Abstract: A system comprises a track surface and includes a plurality of motors. The system may further include a plurality of chains. Each chain may be coupled to a motor and may be disposed along a length of the track surface. A plurality of pushers may further be included, with each pusher coupled to a chain of the plurality of chains. In some examples, a controller may be coupled to the plurality of motors.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: CONFLEX PACKAGING, INC.Inventors: William J. Morrisey, Jr., Mark Lorenz
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Publication number: 20200002101Abstract: A system comprises a track surface and includes a plurality of motors. The system may further include a plurality of chains. Each chain may be coupled to a motor and may be disposed along a length of the track surface. A plurality of pushers may further be included, with each pusher coupled to a chain of the plurality of chains. In some examples, a controller may be coupled to the plurality of motors.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: William J. Morrisey, JR., Mark Lorenz
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Publication number: 20170046491Abstract: A content extraction system can analyze a network data stream communicated among nodes of a network. The content extraction system can include non-transitory computer storage configured to store at least a portion of the network data stream and a hardware processor in communication with the non-transitory computer storage. The hardware processor can be programmed to access the at least a portion of the network data stream, apply a machine learning technique to the at least a portion of the network data stream to extract an information content, and store the information content in the non-transitory computer storage. In various implementations, the content extraction system can be applied to geographic information services, prescription medication information, or the Internet of Things.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Matthew A. Scantland, Alan Pendergrass, Troy Pendergrass, Mark Lorenz, Robert Littleton, David Brady, Boyan B. Alexandrov
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Publication number: 20170004282Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating enrollment into a patient support center for a medication are provided. The systems and methods can be configured to receive information from a prescriber regarding a prescription medication for a patient; determine whether the prescription medication is associated with a patient support center; communicate to the prescriber an inquiry regarding whether to enroll the patient in the patient support center; receive a request from the prescriber to begin an enrollment of the patient into the patient support center; communicate to the prescriber an interface by which the prescriber can input information regarding enrollment of the patient into the patient support center; receive an indicia of patient agreement to the enrollment into the patient support center; and communicate the patient enrollment information to the patient support center. The systems and methods may also facilitate electronic submission of a request for prior authorization for the medication.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Matthew A. Scantland, Amanda Way, Mark Lorenz, Patricia Yacovone-Biagi, Zachary Serafini, Erica Conroy
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Patent number: 8727102Abstract: At least one single link of a conveyor chain is configured to support a tension load cell. A main body portion of the link includes a central cavity sized to contain the load cell, which has been inserted therein through an opening of the main body portion, and at least one auxiliary cavity to contain at least one battery cell and circuitry. A cap portion of the link closes off the opening into the cavity to enclose the load cell therein. One or both of the main body and cap portions may include a bore to receive a fastener for attaching to an end of the inserted load cell, and both portions include a bore oriented to receive a pin of a mating dual link of the conveyor chain. The cap portion may also include anti-rotation surfaces to mate with one or both of: the load cell and the opening.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2013Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Eugene Tokhtuev, Christopher Owen, William M. Christensen, Anatoly Skirda, Viktor Slobodyan, Richard Ruhr, Paul R. Kraus, Mark Lorenz
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Patent number: 8387777Abstract: At least one single link of a conveyor chain is configured to support a tension load cell. A main body portion of the link includes a central cavity sized to contain the load cell, which has been inserted therein through an opening of the main body portion, and at least one auxiliary cavity to contain at least one battery cell and circuitry. A cap portion of the link closes off the opening into the cavity to enclose the load cell therein. One or both of the main body and cap portions may include a bore to receive a fastener for attaching to an end of the inserted load cell, and both portions include a bore oriented to receive a pin of a mating dual link of the conveyor chain. The cap portion may also include anti-rotation surfaces to mate with one or both of: the load cell and the opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2009Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Eugene Tokhtuev, Christopher Owen, William M. Christensen, Anatoly Skirda, Viktor Slobodyan, Richard O. Ruhr, Paul R. Kraus, Mark Lorenz
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Patent number: 8383207Abstract: A tire dressing system includes an imaging device that captures an image of a vehicle tire or portion thereof and at least one application device that applies tire dressing to the tire based on the captured image. The system determines one or more tire parameters based on the captured image. The tire dressing system configures the at least one application device based on the tire parameter(s) such that the application device substantially restricts application of tire dressing to within the boundaries of the tire sidewalls. By determining the tire parameters, the tire dressing system may apply the tire dressing to the tire sidewalls while reducing or minimizing application of tire dressing to the body or rims of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2009Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: ZEP IP Holding LLCInventors: David J. Falbaum, Darren M. Jahnke, Paul R. Kraus, Paul S. Schilling, Mark Lorenz
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Patent number: 8379925Abstract: A tire dressing system includes an imaging device that captures an image of a vehicle tire or portion thereof and at least one application device that applies tire dressing to the tire based on the captured image. The system determines one or more tire parameters based on the captured image. The tire dressing system configures the at least one application device based on the tire parameter(s) such that the application device substantially restricts application of tire dressing to within the boundaries of the tire sidewalls. By determining the tire parameters, the tire dressing system may apply the tire dressing to the tire sidewalls while reducing or minimizing application of tire dressing to the body or rims of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2009Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: ZEP IP Holding LLCInventors: Paul S. Schilling, Mark Lorenz
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Publication number: 20110079491Abstract: At least one single link of a conveyor chain is configured to support a tension load cell. A main body portion of the link includes a central cavity sized to contain the load cell, which has been inserted therein through an opening of the main body portion, and at least one auxiliary cavity to contain at least one battery cell and circuitry. A cap portion of the link closes off the opening into the cavity to enclose the load cell therein. One or both of the main body and cap portions may include a bore to receive a fastener for attaching to an end of the inserted load cell, and both portions include a bore oriented to receive a pin of a mating dual link of the conveyor chain. The cap portion may also include anti-rotation surfaces to mate with one or both of: the load cell and the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Eugene Tokhtuev, Christopher Owen, William M. Christensen, Anatoly Skirda, Viktor Slobodyan, Richard Ruhr, Paul R. Kraus, Mark Lorenz
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Publication number: 20100272370Abstract: A tire dressing system includes an imaging device that captures an image of a vehicle tire or portion thereof and at least one application device that applies tire dressing to the tire based on the captured image. The system determines one or more tire parameters based on the captured image. The tire dressing system configures the at least one application device based on the tire parameter(s) such that the application device substantially restricts application of tire dressing to within the boundaries of the tire sidewalls. By determining the tire parameters, the tire dressing system may apply the tire dressing to the tire sidewalls while reducing or minimizing application of tire dressing to the body or rims of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Paul S. Schilling, Mark Lorenz
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Publication number: 20100272916Abstract: A tire dressing system includes an imaging device that captures an image of a vehicle tire or portion thereof and at least one application device that applies tire dressing to the tire based on the captured image. The system determines one or more tire parameters based on the captured image. The tire dressing system configures the at least one application device based on the tire parameter(s) such that the application device substantially restricts application of tire dressing to within the boundaries of the tire sidewalls. By determining the tire parameters, the tire dressing system may apply the tire dressing to the tire sidewalls while reducing or minimizing application of tire dressing to the body or rims of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: David J. Falbaum, Darren M. Jahnke, Paul R. Kraus, Paul S. Schilling, Mark Lorenz
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Patent number: 7776093Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus for vertebral body replacement and methods associated therewith. In one embodiment, a vertebral body replacement apparatus may be used to correct and stabilize the spine (e.g., the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5)). In another embodiment, a vertebral body (e.g., a diseased and/or damaged vertebral body) that has been resected or excised (e.g., for the treatment of a tumor or trauma) may be replaced (with the height of the resected or excised vertebral body being substantially replaced and restored by the apparatus of the present invention).Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2004Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Blackstone Medical, Inc.Inventors: Howard Wolek, Franceso Larosa, Jeffrey A. Kozak, Mark A. Lorenz, Michael R. Zindrick
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Publication number: 20060259063Abstract: Improved wire guide devices having distal anchoring devices and methods of them percutaneously are provided. One device includes a wire guide having a distal portion operatively coupled to a holding body having a self-expanding end portion having wire members capable of assuming a first radially compressed configuration and a second radially expanded resilient configuration. Another device includes a wire guide distal portion operatively coupled to a distal anchoring device having a distal self-expanding suspension portion having a plurality of stabilizers capable of assuming a first radially compressed configuration when constrained by the outer sheath and a second radially expanded resilient configuration when the sheath is withdrawn proximally. An elongate outer sheath with first and second openings defining a lumen therebetween and slideably constrain the self-expanding portions to the compressed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Brian Bates, David Gorky, Mark Lorenz
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Publication number: 20050209533Abstract: This invention relates generally to a second wire apparatus and its installation in the PTCA (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty) process. More specifically, this invention relates to construction of the distal end of the second wire apparatus and a system for guiding it down an earlier installed guide wire to assist in balloon angioplasty in vessels with proximal tortuosity or as a more substantial guide wire for atherectomy devices, stents, lasers or other medical catheter devices. The second guide wire apparatus allows for use of stiffer wire, reduces or eliminates twisting and coiling about the first guide wire, and permits the second guide wire to be fed rapidly down the first guide wire. The second guide wire apparatus can be fed all the way to the distal end of the first guide wire and then released from the first guide wire so that the first guide wire can be removed or advanced to the next stenosis if so desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2005Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventor: Mark Lorenz
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Publication number: 20050187625Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus for vertebral body replacement and methods associated therewith. In one embodiment, a vertebral body replacement apparatus may be used to correct and stabilize the spine (e.g., the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5)). In another embodiment, a vertebral body (e.g., a diseased and/or damaged vertebral body) that has been resected or excised (e.g., for the treatment of a tumor or trauma) may be replaced (with the height of the resected or excised vertebral body being substantially replaced and restored by the apparatus of the present invention).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2005Publication date: August 25, 2005Inventors: Howard Wolek, Francesco Larosa, Jeffrey Kozak, Mark Lorenz, Michael Zindrick
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Publication number: 20050154459Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus for vertebral body replacement and methods associated therewith. In one embodiment, a vertebral body replacement apparatus may be used to correct and stabilize the spine (e.g., the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5)). In another embodiment, a vertebral body (e.g., a diseased and/or damaged vertebral body) that has been resected or excised (e.g., for the treatment of a tumor or trauma) may be replaced (with the height of the resected or excised vertebral body being substantially replaced and restored by the apparatus of the present invention).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2004Publication date: July 14, 2005Inventors: Howard Wolek, Franceso Larosa, Jeffrey Kozak, Mark Lorenz, Michael Zindrick