Patents by Inventor Michael A. Wood

Michael A. Wood 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).

  • Patent number: 11379862
    Abstract: The systems may include receiving, by a processor, transaction information for a transaction, wherein the transaction information comprises a transaction amount; matching, by the processor, the transaction information with a transaction type; retrieving, by the processor, a plurality of possible charge types associated with the transaction type; comparing, by the processor, the transaction information with the plurality of possible charge types; separating, by the processor, the transaction amount of the transaction information into at least one individual charge amount; and/or identifying, by the processor, a charge type of the plurality of possible charge types associated with the at least one individual charge amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Service Company, Inc
    Inventors: Amy L. Harbour, Michael A. Woods, Jane E. Cook, Michael Alexander Gonzales, Sachin Jadhav, Yogaraj Jeyaprakasam, Deepak Narayanan
  • Patent number: 10776795
    Abstract: The systems may include receiving, by a processor, transaction information for a transaction, wherein the transaction information comprises a transaction amount; matching, by the processor, the transaction information with a transaction type; retrieving, by the processor, a plurality of possible charge types associated with the transaction type; comparing, by the processor, the transaction information with the plurality of possible charge types; separating, by the processor, the transaction amount of the transaction information into at least one individual charge amount; and/or identifying, by the processor, a charge type of the plurality of possible charge types associated with the at least one individual charge amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Amy L. Harbour, Michael A. Woods, Jane E. Cook, Michael Alexander Gonzales, Sachin Jadhav, Yogaraj Jeyaprakasam, Deepak Narayanan
  • Publication number: 20180232730
    Abstract: The systems may include receiving, by a processor, transaction information for a transaction, wherein the transaction information comprises a transaction amount; matching, by the processor, the transaction information with a transaction type; retrieving, by the processor, a plurality of possible charge types associated with the transaction type; comparing, by the processor, the transaction information with the plurality of possible charge types; separating, by the processor, the transaction amount of the transaction information into at least one individual charge amount; and/or identifying, by the processor, a charge type of the plurality of possible charge types associated with the at least one individual charge amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Amy L. Harbour, Michael A. Woods, Jane E. Cook, Michael Alexander Gonzales, Sachin Jadhav, Yogaraj Jeyaprakasam, Deepak Narayanan
  • Patent number: 6955542
    Abstract: A system for detecting, tracking, displaying and identifying repetitive movement, including a sensor configured to sense movement, and in particular static acceleration, along at least a first horizontal axis, and ideally about a second horizontal axis, with respect to a vertical axis and a processor to generate output signals therefrom for audible and visual display of information that can include movement identification, movement patterns, and to further include elapsed time, start and stop times, breathing patterns, and variations thereof from a reference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Aquatech Fitness Corp.
    Inventors: Pascal Roncalez, Stephane Gentil, Jay Petersen, Joel D. Schlekewey, Michael A. Wood
  • Publication number: 20030138763
    Abstract: A system for detecting, tracking, displaying and identifying repetitive movement, including a sensor configured to sense movement, and in particular static acceleration, along at least a first horizontal axis, and ideally about a second horizontal axis, with respect to a vertical axis and a processor to generate output signals therefrom for audible and visual display of information that can include movement identification, movement patterns, and to further include elapsed time, start and stop times, breathing patterns, and variations thereof from a reference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Applicant: Aquatech Fitness Corp.
    Inventors: Pascal Roncalez, Stephane Gentil, Jay Petersen, Joel D. Schlekewey, Michael A. Wood
  • Patent number: 6204395
    Abstract: A process is described for the production of butane-1,4-diol, &ggr;-butyrolactone and/or tetrahydrofuran. A vaporous stream containing maleic anhydride, water, and carbon oxides is contact in an absorption zone with a high boiling ester as solvent to form a solution of maleic anhydride in the high boiling ester which has a boiling point at the atmospheric pressure at least about 30° C. higher than that of maleic anhydride and is selected from di-(C1 to C4 alkyl) esters of alkyl dicarboxylic acids containing up to 3 carbon atoms, mono- and di-(C10 to C18 alkyl) esters of maleic acid, fumaric acid, succinic acid, and mixtures thereof, (C1 to C4 alkyl) esters of naphthalene-monocarboxylic acids, tri-(C1 to C4 alkyl) esters of aromatic tricarboxylic acids, and di-(C1 to C4 alkyl) esters of isophthalic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael W. M. Tuck, Michael A. Wood, Andrew G. Hiles
  • Patent number: 5938607
    Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is provided which aid in the diagnosis of patient conditions by providing access from the ultrasound system to a library of reference ultrasonic images. The image library is cataloged in accordance with an image characteristic such as the type of examination, the part of the body or the type of pathology shown in the image, and the images of the library are accessed in accordance with these characteristics. The image library may be remotely located and accessible by a number of ultrasound systems over a network, or it may be located on the ultrasound system itself such as on a system disk drive. In a preferred embodiment reference images are concurrently displayed with patient images to aid in discerning the patient's condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: ATL Ultrasound, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Jago, David N. Roundhill, Kenneth Dickerson, Ian Dewar, Michael A. Wood, Pascal Roncalez, Joseph L. Ungari
  • Patent number: 5897498
    Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is provided which is capable of sending and receiving electronic messages directly from the user interface of the ultrasound system. This capability permits physicians to send messages, reminders, and diagnostic examination instructions directly to ultrasonographers using the system. The system operator is also able to call a physician to an ultrasound exam by means of an electronic message. Electronic messages can also be used to send and receive diagnostic reports and images, to retrieve diagnostic information such as the system presets for a particular type of ultrasonic examination, and to send and receive information from a hospital information system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: ATL Ultrasound, Inc.
    Inventors: Earl M. Canfield, II, Jens Ulrich Quistgaard, Kenneth Dickerson, David Lauder, Pascal Roncalez, Michael A. Wood, David N. Roundhill
  • Patent number: 5891035
    Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is provided which is capable of accessing images and information from internal or external databases by means of a browser. Access to such images or information may be over a local network or over a worldwide network such as the Internet. The browser may be used to pull in system preset data or reference images from a reference image library, for instance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: ATL Ultrasound, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Wood, Pascal Roncalez, Earl M. Canfield, II, Kymberly Van Dlac, Ian Dewar, David N. Roundhill, Joseph L. Ungari
  • Patent number: 5851186
    Abstract: A medical ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is provided which is capable of being accessed over data communication networks such as the Internet, making the ultrasonic images, diagnostic reports, and ultrasound system diagnostics information and operation accessible to a conventional personal computer using commercially available software at virtually any remote location. In one embodiment, the ultrasound system can be remotely operated from the personal computer. The inventive apparatus and techniques make it possible for physicians to remotely access, control, and perform diagnoses using their ultrasound systems over a network such as the World Wide Web with no special hardware requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: ATL Ultrasound, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Wood, Pascal Roncalez, Lauren S. Pflugrath, Jacques Souquet
  • Patent number: 5715823
    Abstract: A medical ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is provided which is capable of being accessed over data communication networks such as the Internet, making the ultrasonic images, diagnostic reports, and ultrasound system diagnostics information and operation accessible to a conventional personal computer using commercially available software at virtually any remote location. In one embodiment, the ultrasound system can be remotely operated from the personal computer. The inventive apparatus and techniques make it possible for physicians to remotely access, control, and perform diagnoses using their ultrasound systems over a network such as the World Wide Web with no special hardware requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignees: Atlantis Diagnostics International, L.L.C., Advanced Technology Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Wood, Pascal Roncalez, Lauren S. Pflugrath, Jacques Souquet
  • Patent number: 5536856
    Abstract: Esterification is carried out in a column reactor (14) in which there is a plurality of esterification trays (15) each having predetermined liquid hold-up and containing a charge of a solid esterification catalyst thereon. e.g. an ion exchange resin containing a --SO.sub.3 H and/or --COOH groups. A liquid phase containing the carboxylic acid component, e.g. a fatty acid mixture, flows down the column reactor from one esterification tray to the next downward one against an upflowing alcohol vapour stream, e.g. methanol vapour. Relatively dry alcohol vapour is injected (21) into the bottom of the column reactor. Water of esterification is removed from the top of the column reactor in the vapour stream (26), whilst ester product is recovered (23) from the sump of the reactor. As the liquid flows down the trays it encounters progressively drier alocohol and the esterification equilibrium reaction is driven further and further towards 100% ester formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Davy Process Technology Limited
    Inventors: George E. Harrison, John Scarlett, Michael A. Wood, Donald H. McKinley
  • Patent number: 5414159
    Abstract: A process is described for the production of cyclohexanedimethanol by hydrogenation of a dialkyl cyclohexanedicarboxylate which comprises the steps of:(a) providing a hydrogenation zone containing a charge of a granular reduced manganese promoted copper catalyst;(b) forming a vaporous feed stream of a hydrogenatable material comprising a dialkyl cyclohexanedicarboxylate and from about 0.1 wt % up to about 15 wt % of an acidic material at a feed temperature which is in the range of from about 150.degree. C. to about 350.degree. C. and which is above the dew point of the feed stream and at a feed pressure which is in the range of from about 150 psia (about 10.34 bar) up to about 2000 psia (about 137.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Paul Appleton, Michael A. Wood
  • Patent number: 5406004
    Abstract: A process is described for the production of a hydroxylic compound selected from alcohols and diols by hydrogenation of a corresponding hydrogenatable material selected from monoesters of carboxylic acids, monoesters of dicarboxylic acids, diesters of dicarboxylic acids, lactones, and mixtures of two or more thereof which comprises:(a) providing a hydrogenation zone containing a charge of a granular heterogeneous ester hydrogenation catalyst;(b) supplying to the hydrogenation zone a vaporous feed stream containing hydrogen and a hydrogenatable material selected from monoesters of carboxylic acids, monoesters of dicarboxylic acids, diesters of dicarboxylic acids, lactones, and mixtures of two or more thereof, at an inlet temperature which is above the dew point of the mixture;(c) maintaining the hydrogenation zone under temperature and pressure conditions which are conducive to effecting hydrogenation of esters;(d) recovering from the hydrogenation zone a two phase product stream containing a hydroxylic compou
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Philip H. D. Eastland, John Scarlett, Michael W. M. Tuck, Michael A. Wood
  • Patent number: 5395991
    Abstract: A hydrogenation process is described for the production of a hydroxylic compound selected from alcohols and diols by hydrogenation of a corresponding unsaturated organic compound selected from esters, diesters and lactones which involves use of two hydrogenation zones (11, 36), each containing a charge of a hydrogenation catalyst (12, 37). In a first phase of operation one of the hydrogenation zones (36 or 11) is in standby condition and a stream of hot hydrogen-containing gas is passed therethrough. Meanwhile a vaporous feed stream comprising a hydrogen-containing gas and the unsaturated organic compound to be hydrogenated, e.g. dimethyl 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylate, is fed to the active zone (11 or 36). This feed stream can include the gas stream from the first mentioned hydrogenation zone (36 or 11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: John Scarlett, Michael W. M. Tuck, Michael A. Wood
  • Patent number: 5395986
    Abstract: A process is described for the production of cyclohexanedimethanol having a trans-:cis-isomer ratio greater than about 1:1 by hydrogenation of a dialkyl (e.g. dimethyl) cyclohexanedicarboxylate having a trans-:cis-isomer ratio less than about 1:1 which comprises:(a) providing a hydrogenation zone containing a charge of a granular heterogeneous ester hydrogenation catalyst;(b) supplying to the hydrogenation zone a vaporous feed stream containing hydrogen and a hydrogenarable material comprising a dialkyl cyclohexanedicarboxylate at an inlet temperature which is above its dew point of the mixture;(c) maintaining the hydrogenation zone under temperature and pressure conditions which are conducive to effecting hydrogenation of esters;(d) passing the vaporous feed stream through the hydrogenation zone; and(e) recovering from the hydrogenation zone a product stream containing cyclohexanedimethanol having a trans-:cis-isomer ratio greater than 1:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: John Scarlett, Michael A. Wood
  • Patent number: 5387752
    Abstract: A process is described for the production of cyclohexanedimethanol by hydrogenation of a dialkyl cyclohexanedicarboxylate which comprises:(a) providing a hydrogenation zone containing a charge of a granular heterogeneous ester hydrogenation catalyst;(b) forming a vaporous feed stream of a hydrogen-containing gas,and a hydrogenatable material comprising a dialkyl cyclohexanedicarboxylate at a feed temperature which is in the range of from about 150.degree. C. to about 350.degree. C. and which is above the dew point of the feed stream and at a feed pressure in the range of from about 150 psia (about 10.34 bar) to about 2000 psia (about 137.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: John Scarlett, Michael A. Wood, Colin Rathmell
  • Patent number: 5387753
    Abstract: A process is described for reactivating an at least partially deactivated copper-containing ester hydrogenation catalyst which has undergone deactivation through use in hydrogenation of an unsaturated organic compound selected from esters of C.sub.8 to C.sub.22 monocarboxylic acids, diesters of dicarboxylic acids, and lactones, to yield a corresponding hydroxylic compound selected from alcohols and diols which comprises contacting the at least partially deactivated copper-containing catalyst at an effective reactivation temperature and for an effective period of time with a stream of hydrogen-containing gas which is substantially free from the unsaturated organic compound thereby to reactivate the at least partially deactivated copper-containing catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: John Scarlett, Michael W. M. Tuck, Michael A. Wood
  • Patent number: 5157168
    Abstract: An improved process for the production of fatty alcohols is provided. The fatty alcohols are produced by hydrogenation of lower alkyl esters, especially methyl esters, of fatty acids derived from natural triglycerides, under conditions which minimize formation of by-product alkanes and ethers. The hydrogenation is followed by refining of any resulting ester-containing hydrogenation product to produce a substantially ester free fatty alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Assignee: Davy McKee (London) Limited
    Inventors: Martyn Wilmott, George E. Harrison, John Scarlett, Michael A. Wood, Donald H. McKinley
  • Patent number: 5138106
    Abstract: An improved process for refining alcohols produced by hydrogenation of esters wherein the crude hydrogenation product still contains a minor amount of unconverted ester starting material. In one embodiment, the process includes a method for recovering fatty alcohol or alcohols from a fatty alcohol fraction containing a major molar amount of at least one fatty alcohol and a minor molar amount of at least one lower alkyl fatty acid ester. In another embodiment, there is provided a process for the production of fatty alcohols which comprises, in addition to other steps, hydrogenating a lower alkyl fatty acid ester to yield a mixture of a lower alkanol, a fatty alcohol fraction and a minor amount of unreacted lower alkyl fatty acid ester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: Davy McKee (London) Limited
    Inventors: Martyn Wilmott, George E. Harrison, John Scarlett, Michael A. Wood, Donald H. McKinley