Patents by Inventor Michael Connors

Michael Connors 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).

  • Publication number: 20250299265
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for validating electronic distribution transactions and reducing non-compliant electronic distribution transactions. A distribution application enables users to enter details relating to a retirement account distribution. A tax service integrated with the distribution application provides scenario-specific tax withholding information, and enforces relevant tax withholding rules. A user provides withholding information and the system ensures compliance by validating the transaction against the withholding rules. The system displays to the user error that need to be corrected, and a breakdown of the proceeds from the transaction. The tax service is implemented remotely from the distribution application so that changing tax regulations may be implemented into the tax service without impacting the distribution application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2025
    Publication date: September 25, 2025
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. McCraney, Lara A. Kramer, Sarah Lynn Auvil, M. David Thomas, Kenneth R. Bergeson, Krista K. Norman, Jack R. Zentmeyer, Natalie Reitz Hurst, Daniel R. Sumerfelt, Cathy A. Shea, Darrel Rogers, Piotr Tadeusz Gumulka, Deepti Suresh, Marco Antonio Pontes, Devin Mauzy, Michael Connors, Linda J. Class, Janice V. Lobben, Robert J. Young, JR., Frederick StClair, Paulo Alberto Goncalves
  • Patent number: 12354172
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for validating electronic distribution transactions and reducing non-compliant electronic distribution transactions. A distribution application enables users to enter details relating to a retirement account distribution. A tax service integrated with the distribution application provides scenario-specific tax withholding information, and enforces relevant tax withholding rules. A user provides withholding information and the system ensures compliance by validating the transaction against the withholding rules. The system displays to the user error that need to be corrected, and a breakdown of the proceeds from the transaction. The tax service is implemented remotely from the distribution application so that changing tax regulations may be implemented into the tax service without impacting the distribution application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. McCraney, Lara A. Kramer, Sarah Lynn Auvil, M. David Thomas, Kenneth R. Bergeson, Krista K. Norman, Jack R. Zentmeyer, Natalie Reitz Hurst, Cathy A. Shea, Darrel Rogers, Daniel R. Sumerfelt, Deepti Suresh, Piotr Tadeusz Gumulka, Marco Antonio Pontes, Devin Mauzy, Michael Connors, Linda J. Class, Janice V. Lobben, Robert J. Young, Jr., Frederick StClair, Paulo Alberto Goncalves
  • Patent number: 11593890
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for validating electronic distribution transactions and reducing non-compliant electronic distribution transactions. A distribution application enables users to enter details relating to a retirement account distribution. A tax service integrated with the distribution application provides scenario-specific tax withholding information, and enforces relevant tax withholding rules. A user provides withholding information and the system ensures compliance by validating the transaction against the withholding rules. The system displays to the user any errors that need to be corrected, and a breakdown of the proceeds from the transaction. The tax service is implemented remotely from the distribution application so that changing tax regulations may be implemented into the tax service without impacting the distribution application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Mccraney, Lara A. Kramer, Sarah Lynn Auvil, M. David Thomas, Kenneth R. Bergeson, Krista K. Norman, Jack R. Zentmeyer, Natalie Reitz Hurst, Cathy A. Shea, Darrel Rogers, Daniel R. Sumerfelt, Deepti Suresh, Piotr Tadeusz Gumulka, Marco Antonio Pontes, Devin Mauzy, Michael Connors, Linda J. Class, Janice V. Lobben, Robert J. Young, Jr., Frederick Stclair, Paulo Alberto Goncalves
  • Patent number: 9528643
    Abstract: A connector is provided for connecting a pneumatic hose having an end to a structural member of an agricultural implement. A tubular grommet extends through a port in the structural member. A flange extends radially from the outer surface from the tubular grommet and is engageable with a first side of the structural member. A locking barb also extends from the outer surface from the tubular grommet adjacent a second end thereof. The locking barb is engageable with a second side of the structural member with the second end of the tubular grommet received within the interior of structural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.
    Inventors: Brian Anderson, Chance Peutert, Chad Johnson, Scott Long, Rick Justice, Travis Harnetiaux, Johnathon Dienst, Patrick Dinnon, Ryan Raetzman, Michael Connors
  • Publication number: 20160153594
    Abstract: A connector is provided for connecting a pneumatic hose having an end to a structural member of an agricultural implement. A tubular grommet extends through a port in the structural member. A flange extends radially from the outer surface from the tubular grommet and is engageable with a first side of the structural member. A locking barb also extends from the outer surface from the tubular grommet adjacent a second end thereof. The locking barb is engageable with a second side of the structural member with the second end of the tubular grommet received within the interior of structural member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Brian Anderson, Chance Peutert, Chad Johnson, Scott Long, Rick Justice, Travis Harnetiaux, Johnathon Dienst, Patrick Dinnon, Ryan Raetzman, Michael Connors
  • Patent number: 8011309
    Abstract: The invention provides an innovative yet straightforward approach to driving the seed distribution system in planters which feature hinged winged extensions. The flexibility of the hinged winged extensions may allow the planter to adjust to the contours of a field and to fold to facilitate transport of the planter. In one embodiment, for example, the invention may provide a mechanical coupling between several sections of a seed drive shaft which may support and be driven by a hydraulic motor for each of the winged sections. The seed drive system may also be coupled to row units to synchronize and power the distribution of seeds by the planter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Richard J. Jaime, Michael Connors, Leonard A. Bettin, Rodney Samuel Horn
  • Patent number: 7966953
    Abstract: The invention provides an innovative yet straightforward approach to driving the seed distribution system in planters which feature hinged winged extensions. The flexibility of the hinged winged extensions may allow the planter to adjust to the contours of a field and to fold to facilitate transport of the planter. In one embodiment, for example, the invention may provide a mechanical coupling between several sections of a seed drive shaft which may support and be driven by a hydraulic motor for each of the winged sections. The seed drive system may also be coupled to row units to synchronize and power the distribution of seeds by the planter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Richard J. Jaime, Michael Connors, Leonard A. Bettin, Rodney Samuel Horn
  • Publication number: 20100251948
    Abstract: The invention provides an innovative yet straightforward approach to driving the seed distribution system in planters which feature hinged winged extensions. The flexibility of the hinged winged extensions may allow the planter to adjust to the contours of a field and to fold to facilitate transport of the planter. In one embodiment, for example, the invention may provide a mechanical coupling between several sections of a seed drive shaft which may support and be driven by a hydraulic motor for each of the winged sections. The seed drive system may also be coupled to row units to synchronize and power the distribution of seeds by the planter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Richard J. Jaime, Michael Connors, Leonard A. Bettin, Rodney Samuel Horn
  • Publication number: 20100251949
    Abstract: The invention provides an innovative yet straightforward approach to driving the seed distribution system in planters which feature hinged winged extensions. The flexibility of the hinged winged extensions may allow the planter to adjust to the contours of a field and to fold to facilitate transport of the planter. In one embodiment, for example, the invention may provide a mechanical coupling between several sections of a seed drive shaft which may support and be driven by a hydraulic motor for each of the winged sections. The seed drive system may also be coupled to row units to synchronize and power the distribution of seeds by the planter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Richard J. Jaime, Michael Connors, Leonard A. Bettin, Rodney Samuel Horn
  • Patent number: 7762201
    Abstract: The invention provides an innovative yet straightforward approach to driving the seed distribution system in planters which feature hinged winged extensions. The flexibility of the hinged winged extensions may allow the planter to adjust to the contours of a field and to fold to facilitate transport of the planter. In one embodiment, for example, the invention may provide a mechanical coupling between several sections of a seed drive shaft which may support and be driven by a hydraulic motor for each of the winged sections. The seed drive system may also be coupled to row units to synchronize and power the distribution of seeds by the planter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Richard J. Jaime, Michael Connors, Leonard A. Bettin, Rodney Samuel Horn
  • Publication number: 20090229501
    Abstract: The invention provides an innovative yet straightforward approach to driving the seed distribution system in planters which feature hinged winged extensions. The flexibility of the hinged winged extensions may allow the planter to adjust to the contours of a field and to fold to facilitate transport of the planter. In one embodiment, for example, the invention may provide a mechanical coupling between several sections of a seed drive shaft which may support and be driven by a hydraulic motor for each of the winged sections. The seed drive system may also be coupled to row units to synchronize and power the distribution of seeds by the planter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Richard J. Jaime, Michael Connors, Leonard A. Bettin, Rodney Samuel Horn
  • Patent number: D880534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Brandon Kuboushek, Jacob Weis, Monte DeKam, Austin McLuckie, Michael Connors, Brian Anderson
  • Patent number: D900885
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Brandon Kuboushek, Jacob Weis, Monte DeKam, Austin McLuckie, Michael Connors, Brian Anderson
  • Patent number: D915425
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Connors, William Pacheco
  • Patent number: D915426
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Connors, William Pacheco, Lisa Fortini Watts
  • Patent number: D921008
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Connors, William Pacheco, Lisa Fortini Watts
  • Patent number: D921009
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Connors, William Pacheco, Lisa Fortini Watts
  • Patent number: D921010
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Connors, William Pacheco
  • Patent number: D921011
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Connors, William Pacheco, Lisa Fortini Watts
  • Patent number: D921012
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Connors, William Pacheco, Lisa Fortini Watts