Patents by Inventor Michael Yardley
Michael Yardley 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: 7113990Abstract: A flow allocation system includes a set of collection agents, a set of restriction agents, a processing agent and at least one usage limit selected from a volume limit set and a rate limit set. The flow allocation system is implemented between a set of usage devices and a service network. The collection agents monitor flows between the usage devices and the service network. The processing agent sums the flows for each of the usage devices, determines whether any of the summed flows reach the usage limit, and selects at least one flow restriction rule for the subset of usage devices reaching the usage limit. The set of restriction agents implement the flow restriction control rule for the subset of usage devices reaching the usage limit. The processing agent also uses exception handling techniques to shift usage quotas for the usage devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Distributed Management Information Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mark Alan Scifres, Jeremy A. Shaffner, Timothy Michael Yardley
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Patent number: 7093867Abstract: A device for collecting and gathering loose material such as grain, rocks, leaves, grass clippings, and the like. The device includes a substantially flat sheet with handles associated with opposite edges of the sheet. The sheet may be of various shapes. The device also includes one or more obstructing members that extend outward from a top surface of the sheet. The handles and the obstructing members are sized and shaped such that, when the sheet is rolled in a manner circumscribing the obstructing members, the obstructing members cooperate to obstruct or block one end of a container formed by the sheet and the handles are in close proximity to each other to enable a person to grasp the handles with a single hand. A user may gather material onto the sheet in a planar configuration and then roll the sheet to form a temporary container with the material kept inside by the sheet and the obstructing members.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2005Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Inventors: Melvin W. Yardley, Kevin S. Yardley, Michael A. Yardley
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Publication number: 20060001280Abstract: A device for collecting and gathering loose material such as grain, rocks, leaves, grass clippings, and the like. The device includes a substantially flat sheet with handles associated with opposite edges of the sheet. The sheet may be of various shapes. The device also includes one or more obstructing members that extend outward from a top surface of the sheet. The handles and the obstructing members are sized and shaped such that, when the sheet is rolled in a manner circumscribing the obstructing members, the obstructing members cooperate to obstruct or block one end of a container formed by the sheet and the handles are in close proximity to each other to enable a person to grasp the handles with a single hand. A user may gather material onto the sheet in a planar configuration and then roll the sheet to form a temporary container with the material kept inside by the sheet and the obstructing members.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2005Publication date: January 5, 2006Inventors: Melvin Yardley, Kevin Yardley, Michael Yardley
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Patent number: 6953213Abstract: A device for collecting and gathering loose material such as grain, rocks, leaves, grass clippings, and the like. The device includes a substantially flat sheet. The sheet may be of various shapes. The device also includes one or more obstructing members that extend outward from a top surface of the sheet. The obstructing members are sized and shaped such that, when the sheet is rolled in a manner circumscribing the obstructing members, the obstructing members cooperate to obstruct or block one end of a container formed by the sheet. A user may gather material onto the sheet in a planar configuration and then roll the sheet to form a temporary container with the material kept inside by the sheet and the obstructing members. The rolled sheet and obstructing members cooperate to form a temporary container for transporting loose material.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2003Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Inventors: Melvin W. Yardley, Kevin S. Yardley, Michael A. Yardley
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Patent number: 6912574Abstract: A flow allocation system includes a set of collection agents, a set of restriction agents, a processing agent and at least one usage limit selected from a volume limit set and a rate limit set. The flow allocation system is implemented between a set of usage devices and a service network. The collection agents monitor flows between the usage devices and the service network. The processing agent sums the flows for each of the usage devices, determines whether any of the summed flows reach the usage limit, and selects at least one flow restriction rule for the subset of usage devices reaching the usage limit. The set of restriction agents implement the flow restriction control rule for the subset of usage devices reaching the usage limit. The processing agent also uses exception handling techniques to shift usage quotas for the usage devices.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2002Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: DHC, LLCInventors: Mark Alan Scifres, Jeremy Adam Schaffner, Timothy Michael Yardley
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Publication number: 20030225905Abstract: A flow allocation system includes a set of collection agents, a set of restriction agents, a processing agent and at least one usage limit selected from a volume limit set and a rate limit set. The flow allocation system is implemented between a set of usage devices and a service network. The collection agents monitor flows between the usage devices and the service network. The processing agent sums the flows for each of the usage devices, determines whether any of the summed flows reach the usage limit, and selects at least one flow restriction rule for the subset of usage devices reaching the usage limit. The set of restriction agents implement the flow restriction control rule for the subset of usage devices reaching the usage limit. The processing agent also uses exception handling techniques to shift usage quotas for the usage devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventors: Mark Alan Scifres, Jeremy Adam Schaffner, Timothy Michael Yardley
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Patent number: 6651942Abstract: A collapsible device for supporting a disposable plastic bag is provided. The device includes a hoop having at least one tab that extends from the hoop to engage and retain a plastic bag supported within the hoop. The tabs engage and retain the bag mouth by friction. The device may include one or more legs to support the hoop above the ground. The legs may be removably attached to the hoop. One end of the legs may be sharpened to allow the legs to be inserted into the ground. The device may also include a second hoop removably attached to the legs to add additional support. Alternatively, the hoop may be a hoop portion coupled to a single helical leg portion which is coupled to a base portion for support. The helical leg portion may be a helical spring which support the hoop portion when uncompressed and collapses the device for storage when compressed.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2001Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Inventors: Melvin W. Yardley, Kevin S. Yardley, Michael A. Yardley
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Publication number: 20030209916Abstract: A device for collecting and gathering loose material such as grain, rocks, leaves, grass clippings, and the like. The device includes a substantially flat sheet. The sheet may be of various shapes. The device also includes one or more obstructing members that extend outward from a top surface of the sheet. The obstructing members are sized and shaped such that, when the sheet is rolled in a manner circumscribing the obstructing members, the obstructing members cooperate to obstruct or block one end of a container formed by the sheet. A user may gather material onto the sheet in a planar configuration and then roll the sheet to form a temporary container with the material kept inside by the sheet and the obstructing members. The rolled sheet and obstructing members cooperate to form a temporary container for transporting loose material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2003Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventors: Melvin W. Yardley, Kevin S. Yardley, Michael A. Yardley
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Patent number: 6520457Abstract: A collapsible device for supporting a disposable plastic bag is provided. The device includes a hoop having at least one tab that extends from the hoop to engage and retain a plastic bag supported within the hoop. The tabs engage and retain the bag mouth by friction. The device may include one or more legs to support the hoop above the ground. The device may also include a second hoop slideably connected to the legs to add additional support. The second hoop may include a collar and the legs may include corresponding stops. When the collars are slid along the legs and rest on the stops a bend may be created in the legs which prevents the collars from sliding away from the stops.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2002Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Inventors: Melvin W. Yardley, Kevin S. Yardley, Michael A. Yardley