Patents by Inventor Mark Carlson

Mark Carlson 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).

  • NANOFIBER STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200164107
    Abstract: Cell-containing expanded, nanofiber structures are provided as well as methods of use thereof, particularly for wound healing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Jingwei Xie, Shixuan Chen, Mark Carlson
  • Proxy device for routing electronic messages
    Patent number: 10645175
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a system and method is provided to intercept an approval routing at a check-out and before the submission over the legacy routing system and before the starting of associated timers. Data identifying a customer account is routed over a different system for additional functions. Upon completion of the routing over the different system, the customer account data is submitted to the merchant POS to start the legacy approval routing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Cameros Bay Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Carlson, Gary Bender, Robert Rutherford, Patrick Stan
  • Online account access control by mobile device
    Patent number: 10614199
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to an online account are described. An access control message including an action to be performed on an online account can be sent from a mobile device to a server. The server may identify the mobile device based on identifying information in the access control message. Upon identifying the mobile device, the server may determine whether the user has authority to initiate the action to be performed on the online account. Upon determining that a user of the mobile device does have authority to initiate the indicated action, the action indicated in the access control message may be taken with respect to the online account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventor: Mark Carlson
  • MEDIA ERROR REPORTING IMPROVEMENTS FOR STORAGE DRIVES
    Publication number: 20200105359
    Abstract: A method of managing errors in a plurality of storage drives includes receiving, at a memory controller coupled to at least one storage medium in an SSD, a read command from a host interface. The method also includes retrieving, from the storage medium, read data corresponding to a plurality of data chunks to be retrieved in response to the read command, and determining that at least one data chunk of the plurality of data chunks is unable to be read, the at least one data chunk corresponding to a failed data chunk. And in response to determining the failed data chunk, sending to the host interface the read data including the failed data chunk or excluding the failed data chunk. And in response to the read command sending to the host interface status information about all data chunks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Neil Buxton, Shigehiro Asano, Steven Wells, Mark Carlson
  • Media error reporting improvements for storage drives
    Patent number: 10607712
    Abstract: A method of managing errors in a plurality of storage drives includes receiving, at a memory controller coupled to at least one storage medium in an SSD, a read command from a host interface. The method also includes retrieving, from the storage medium, read data corresponding to a plurality of data chunks to be retrieved in response to the read command, and determining that at least one data chunk of the plurality of data chunks is unable to be read, the at least one data chunk corresponding to a failed data chunk. And in response to determining the failed data chunk, sending to the host interface the read data including the failed data chunk or excluding the failed data chunk. And in response to the read command sending to the host interface status information about all data chunks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Toshiba Memory Corporation
    Inventors: Neil Buxton, Shigehiro Asano, Steven Wells, Mark Carlson
  • Portable container and container assembly
    Patent number: 10597191
    Abstract: An accessory for use with a portable container includes a jacket having a storage member and configured to extend around at least a portion of the sidewall of the container and a connection member connected to the jacket and configured to support the jacket in connection with the container. The connection member includes a connector configured to be connected to a port on the container such that a portion of the connector is received through the port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Mark Carlson Rane, Donald Edward Desroches, Tobias Hotchkiss
  • Snap mobile payment apparatuses, methods and systems
    Patent number: 10586227
    Abstract: The SNAP MOBILE PAYMENT APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“SNAP”) transform real-time-generated merchant-product Quick Response codes via SNAP components into virtual wallet card-based transaction purchase notifications. Payment information and VAS data can also be provided based on location. A request for payment information can be received. A location can be determined, and a merchant associated with the location can also be determined. Payment information and/or VAS data can be selected based on the merchant and/or location, and can be provided for a payment transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
    Inventors: Uzma Makhdumi, Ayman Hammad, Igor Karpenko, Miroslav Gavrilov, Abhinav Shrivastava, Mark Carlson
  • Systems and Methods to Present and Process Offers
    Publication number: 20200058051
    Abstract: A user interface is provided to present offers via icons displayed near the location of the user on a map. Offers presented on the map may include active offers previously selected by the user and currently associated with the consumer account of the user for active participation, matching offers that have a set of targeting criteria which the user meets, and location-based offers that target locations in the vicinity of the location of the user. Icons for the location-based offers are presented at their respective targeting locations; and the active offers and matching offers are presented around the location of the user on the map for convenient access. A user interface allows the user to explore available offers, view information associated with the respective offers, and select offers in which to participate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Mark Carlson, Patrick Stan
  • SKU level control and alerts
    Patent number: 10552842
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a system and method for determining the products involved in a transaction conducted with a subsidiary user of a payment account, and transmitting messages containing product specific information. Systems may be implemented to transmit product identifiers during payment processing. The product specific information may be included in alert messages sent to an account holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Mark Carlson, Patrick Stan, Patrick Faith, Ayman Hammad, Ben Rewis
  • Systems and methods to program operations for interaction with users
    Patent number: 10546332
    Abstract: In one aspect, a computing apparatus is configured to represent offer rules based on requirements for the detection of predefined types of events and actions scheduled to be performed in response to the detection of each occurrence of the events. The events are independent from each other in processing and are linked via prerequisite conditions to formulate the requirements of an offer campaign.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
    Inventors: Mark Carlson, Patrick Stan
  • NEEDLE SAFETY SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20200008898
    Abstract: Tissue access devices and methods of using the same are disclosed. The devices can have a sensor configured to occlude a flow path by deflecting a membrane into the flow path when the devices become dislodged from tissue. The sensor can be configured to partially or fully occlude the flow path. The sensor can have a spring. The spring can be biased to move the sensor from a sensor first configuration to a sensor second configuration when a force applied by the sensor first surface against a non-sensor surface changes from a first force to a second force less than the first force. The membrane can be deflected into the flow path when the sensor is in the sensor second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick ROUSCHE, Peter TEK, Charles VENTURA, Richard A. SCRIBNER, Andrew BLACK, Andrew LEOPOLD, Mark CARLSON, Todd MACY, Daniel LANE, Adam HENSEL, Edward BROWKA
  • Wireless payment method and systems
    Patent number: 10510064
    Abstract: A method for conducting a transaction is disclosed. The method includes using a first portable electronic device, and directly transmitting a request for payment to a second portable electronic device through a wireless link. Then, the second portable electronic device transmits an approval of the request for payment to the first portable electronic device. One of the first and the second portable electronic devices then sends the request for payment to a payment hub service. The payment hub service then facilitates the transfer of funds from a payer institution to a payee institution to complete the transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Joan Myers, Sara Garrison, Mark Carlson
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING OFFERS
    Publication number: 20190378156
    Abstract: A method and system for providing geographic location notifications for targeted offers is disclosed. One embodiment of the invention is directed to a method including monitoring for an event to trigger a targeted offer. Upon detection of the event, the offer is generated. The offer is targeted to a consumer and is generated using payment data generated in response to transactions conducted by the consumer with a plurality of different merchants. A geographic location for redeeming the offer is determined. A notification message is generated about the offer. The notification message includes the offer and the geographic location for redeeming the offer. The notification message is sent to a notification device which is operated by the consumer. A graphical depiction of the offer is displayed on a map on the notification device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Mark Carlson, Patrick L. Faith
  • Systems and methods to enhance security in transactions
    Patent number: 10504118
    Abstract: A system includes a digital camera coupled with or integrated within a transaction terminal to capture an image during authorization of a transaction initiated at the transaction terminal. The system further includes a portal configured to receive the image and transmit the image to a communication reference associated with the account information of an account in which the transaction is made, based on a security preference associated with the account information. The image may be optionally analyzed to detect fraudulent use of the account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Joseph Bjorn Ovick, Mark Carlson, Ryan Hagey, Margaret Reid, Patrick Stan, Patrick Wright, Krishna Prasad Koganti, Glenn Powell
  • Systems and methods to present and process offers
    Patent number: 10497022
    Abstract: A user interface is provided to present offers via icons displayed near the location of the user on a map. Offers presented on the map may include active offers previously selected by the user and currently associated with the consumer account of the user for active participation, matching offers that have a set of targeting criteria which the user meets, and location-based offers that target locations in the vicinity of the location of the user. Icons for the location-based offers are presented at their respective targeting locations; and the active offers and matching offers are presented around the location of the user on the map for convenient access. A user interface allows the user to explore available offers, view information associated with the respective offers, and select offers in which to participate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
    Inventors: Mark Carlson, Patrick Stan
  • Systems and methods to reward user interactions
    Patent number: 10475060
    Abstract: A system includes a transaction handler, a data warehouse to store transaction data recording transactions processed at the transaction handler and to store account data identifying an account of a user, and a portal to receive a user selection of a first portion of an announcement of a reward. The portal tracks user interactions associated with the announcement to determine whether the user is qualified for the reward. Upon a determination that the user has completed the user interactions for the reward, the transaction handler provides the reward to the account of the user via statement credit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Mark Carlson, Patrick Stan, John Hamilton MacIlwaine
  • Systems and Methods to Provide a User Interface to Control an Offer Campaign
    Publication number: 20190325469
    Abstract: In one aspect, a computer implemented method is provided for the provision, on a computing apparatus, of a user interface configured via a portal to permit a merchant to define an offer campaign. The offer has a plurality of milestones required to be met in order to provide a benefit to a user. The computing apparatus may be further configured to associate the offer with a user, detect the progress of the user toward the milestone, and transmit a message to the user regarding the user's progress toward the milestone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Mark Carlson, Patrick Stan
  • SKU LEVEL CONTROL AND ALERTS
    Publication number: 20190325454
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a system and method for determining the products involved in a transaction conducted with a subsidiary user of a payment account, and transmitting messages containing product specific information. Systems may be implemented to transmit product identifiers during payment processing. The product specific information may be included in alert messages sent to an account holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Mark Carlson, Patrick Stan, Patrick Faith, Ayman Hammad, Ben Rewis
  • Container
    Patent number: D878163
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Carlson Rane, Andrew J. Winterhalter, Edward Naguit Abante, Desiree Hunter, Robert Throop, Elizaveta Morris
  • Container
    Patent number: D878166
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Carlson Rane, Elizaveta Morris