Patents by Inventor Nicholas P. Johns

Nicholas P. Johns 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: 20240067440
    Abstract: Herein is disclosed an apparatus and method for delivering a fluid to an individual in such a manner that sloshing of the fluid is substantially suppressed, even when the fluid has been only partially consumed. The apparatus includes a reservoir for containing the fluid and a valve in fluid communication with the reservoir. A biasing mechanism exerts a force upon the reservoir, causing it to contract and force fluid through the valve, when the valve is opened. The biasing mechanism and reservoir are housed within a body, according to some embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas P. JOHNS, Jason Jude HOGG
  • Patent number: 11597584
    Abstract: Herein is disclosed an apparatus and method for delivering a fluid to an individual in such a manner that sloshing of the fluid is substantially suppressed, even when the fluid has been only partially consumed. The apparatus includes a reservoir for containing the fluid and a valve in fluid communication with the reservoir. A biasing mechanism exerts a force upon the reservoir, causing it to contract and force fluid through the valve, when the valve is opened. The biasing mechanism and reservoir are housed within a body, according to some embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas P. Johns, Jason Jude Hogg
  • Publication number: 20210139228
    Abstract: Herein is disclosed an apparatus and method for delivering a fluid to an individual in such a manner that sloshing of the fluid is substantially suppressed, even when the fluid has been only partially consumed. The apparatus includes a reservoir for containing the fluid and a valve in fluid communication with the reservoir. A biasing mechanism exerts a force upon the reservoir, causing it to contract and force fluid through the valve, when the valve is opened. The biasing mechanism and reservoir are housed within a body, according to some embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas P. JOHNS, Jason Jude HOGG
  • Publication number: 20190168951
    Abstract: Herein is disclosed an apparatus and method for delivering a fluid to an individual in such a manner that sloshing of the fluid is substantially suppressed, even when the fluid has been only partially consumed. The apparatus includes a reservoir for containing the fluid and a valve in fluid communication with the reservoir. A biasing mechanism exerts a force upon the reservoir, causing it to contract and force fluid through the valve, when the valve is opened. The biasing mechanism and reservoir are housed within a body, according to some embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Nicholas P. JOHNS, Jason Jude HOGG
  • Patent number: 9582830
    Abstract: Offsite financial account onboarding is provided which creates a more streamlined process for a customer. The customer accesses a money services business electronic system to request financial account setup. The onboarding system establishes account access to a pooled custodial account managed by the money services business based on preliminary identification (ID) data from the customer. With only preliminary ID data, account access limits are assigned which reduces the risk of fraud or criminal activity with the customer's account access. Because account access is established with just the preliminary ID data, the customer may fully obtain account access directly from a mobile device. The money services business provides additional graduated access levels depending on additional ID data provided by the customer. Thus, depending on the type of ID data provided by the customer, the customer's account access will have corresponding access level rights to the custodial account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas P. Johns, Jason J. Hogg, Cory Moreira
  • Publication number: 20160176616
    Abstract: Herein is disclosed an apparatus and method for delivering a fluid to an individual in such a manner that sloshing of the fluid is substantially suppressed, even when the fluid has been only partially consumed. The apparatus includes a reservoir for containing the fluid and a valve in fluid communication with the reservoir. A biasing mechanism exerts a force upon the reservoir, causing it to contract and force fluid through the valve, when the valve is opened. The biasing mechanism and reservoir are housed within a body, according to some embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Nicholas P. JOHNS, Jason Jude HOGG
  • Publication number: 20140258126
    Abstract: Offsite financial account onboarding is provided which creates a more streamlined process for a customer. The customer accesses a money services business electronic system to request financial account setup. The onboarding system establishes account access to a pooled custodial account managed by the money services business based on preliminary identification (ID) data from the customer. With only preliminary ID data, account access limits are assigned which reduces the risk of fraud or criminal activity with the customer's account access. Because account access is established with just the preliminary ID data, the customer may fully obtain account access directly from a mobile device. The money services business provides additional graduated access levels depending on additional ID data provided by the customer. Thus, depending on the type of ID data provided by the customer, the customer's account access will have corresponding access level rights to the custodial account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: SERVE VIRTUAL ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas P. Johns, Jason J. Hogg, Cory Moreira
  • Patent number: 8793190
    Abstract: Offsite financial account onboarding is provided which creates a more streamlined process for a customer. The customer accesses a money services business electronic system to request financial account setup. The onboarding system establishes account access to a pooled custodial account managed by the money services business based on preliminary identification (ID) data from the customer. With only preliminary ID data, account access limits are assigned which reduces the risk of fraud or criminal activity with the customer's account access. Because account access is established with just the preliminary ID data, the customer may fully obtain account access directly from a mobile device. The money services business provides additional graduated access levels depending on additional ID data provided by the customer. Thus, depending on the type of ID data provided by the customer, the customer's account access will have corresponding access level rights to the custodial account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas P. Johns, Jason J. Hogg, Cory Moreira
  • Patent number: 8341080
    Abstract: Offsite financial account onboarding is provided which creates a more streamlined process for a customer. The customer accesses a money services business business electronic system to request financial account setup. The onboarding system establishes account access to a pooled custodial account managed by the money services business business based on preliminary identification (ID) data from the customer. With only preliminary ID data, account access limits are assigned which reduces the risk of fraud or criminal activity with the customer's account access. Because account access is established with just the preliminary ID data, the customer may fully obtain account access directly from a mobile device. The money services business business provides additional graduated access levels depending on additional ID data provided by the customer. Thus, depending on the type of ID data provided by the customer, the customer's account access will have corresponding access level rights to the custodial account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Serve Virtual Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas P. Johns, Jason J. Hogg, Cory Moreira
  • Patent number: 8306914
    Abstract: Offsite financial account onboarding is provided which creates a more streamlined process for a customer. The customer accesses a money services businesss business electronic system to request financial account setup. The onboarding system establishes account access to a pooled custodial account managed by the money services businesss business based on preliminary identification (ID) data from the customer. With only preliminary ID data, account access limits are assigned which reduces the risk of fraud or criminal activity with the customer's account access. Because account access is established with just the preliminary ID data, the customer may fully obtain account access directly from a mobile device. The money services businesss business provides additional graduated access levels depending on additional ID data provided by the customer. Thus, depending on the type of ID data provided by the customer, the customer's account access will have corresponding access level rights to the custodial account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas P. Johns, Jason J. Hogg, Cory Moreira
  • Publication number: 20120179601
    Abstract: Offsite financial account onboarding is provided which creates a more streamlined process for a customer. The customer accesses a money services businesss business electronic system to request financial account setup. The onboarding system establishes account access to a pooled custodial account managed by the money services businesss business based on preliminary identification (ID) data from the customer. With only preliminary ID data, account access limits are assigned which reduces the risk of fraud or criminal activity with the customer's account access. Because account access is established with just the preliminary ID data, the customer may fully obtain account access directly from a mobile device. The money services businesss business provides additional graduated access levels depending on additional ID data provided by the customer. Thus, depending on the type of ID data provided by the customer, the customer's account access will have corresponding access level rights to the custodial account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Nicholas P. Johns, Jason J. Hogg, Cory Moreira
  • Publication number: 20120179608
    Abstract: Offsite financial account onboarding is provided which creates a more streamlined process for a customer. The customer accesses a money services businesss business electronic system to request financial account setup. The onboarding system establishes account access to a pooled custodial account managed by the money services businesss business based on preliminary identification (ID) data from the customer. With only preliminary ID data, account access limits are assigned which reduces the risk of fraud or criminal activity with the customer's account access. Because account access is established with just the preliminary ID data, the customer may fully obtain account access directly from a mobile device. The money services businesss business provides additional graduated access levels depending on additional ID data provided by the customer. Thus, depending on the type of ID data provided by the customer, the customer's account access will have corresponding access level rights to the custodial account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Nicholas P. Johns, Jason J. Hogg, Cory Moreira
  • Patent number: 7372370
    Abstract: An alarm system (100) to wake sleeping occupants in the event of an emergency has a receiver (105) for detecting a warning signal (130) emitted from an external device (125), such as a smoke or carbon monoxide detector. A processor (11) compares the received warning signal to a predetermined signal and, if they correspond, then a transmitter (115) transmits an alarm (135). The predetermined signal can be preprogrammed or it can be learned by alarm system. The alarm is at least one of an audible, visual, vibratory, and/or olfactory communication. A customized audible communication in a voice familiar to the occupants can be recorded and stored in the alarm system. In addition, the system may provide different alarms before and after motion is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Smart Safety Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry W. Stults, Brent E. Routman, Jeremy P. Shapiro, Nicholas P. Johns
  • Patent number: 7109879
    Abstract: An alarm system (100) to wake sleeping occupants in the event of an emergency has a receiver (105) for detecting a warning signal (130) emitted from an external device (125), such as a smoke or carbon monoxide detector. A processor (11) compares the received warning signal to a predetermined signal and, if they correspond, then a transmitter (115) transmits an alarm (135). The predetermined signal can be preprogrammed or it can be learned by alarm system. The alarm is at least one of an audible, visual, vibratory, and/or olfactory communication. A customized audible communication in a voice familiar to the occupants can be recorded and stored in the alarm system. In addition, the system may provide different alarms before and after motion is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Smart Safety Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry W. Stults, Brent E. Routman, Jeremy P. Shapiro, Nicholas P. Johns
  • Publication number: 20040145465
    Abstract: An alarm system (100) to wake sleeping occupants in the event of an emergency has a receiver (105) for detecting a warning signal (130) emitted from an external device (125), such as a smoke or carbon monoxide detector. A processor (11) compares the received warning signal to a predetermined signal and, if they correspond, then a transmitter (115) transmits an alarm (135). The predetermined signal can be preprogrammed or it can be learned by alarm system. The alarm is at least one of an audible, visual, vibratory, and/or olfactory communication. A customized audible communication in a voice familiar to the occupants can be recorded and stored in the alarm system. In addition, the system may provide different alarms before and after motion is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicant: Smart Safety Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry W. Stults, Brent E. Routman, Jeremy P. Shapiro, Nicholas P. Johns
  • Publication number: 20040138929
    Abstract: Each table in a restaurant has a switch coupled to a wireless transmitter. When the switch is activated, the transmitter broadcasts a vacant table signal. The vacant table signal is received by a receiver that is coupled to a computer system. The computer responds to a vacant table signal by identifying a particular table as being vacant, and therefore ready for seating of a party. The computer is programmed to represent each table in the restaurant with an icon. The computer may be programmed to present a table as being in one of three states: (1) vacant; (2) occupied; and (3) anticipated to be vacant soon. When a party is seated at a particular table, this fact is entered into the computer, and the computer presents the table as occupied. The table is regarded as occupied until one of two events occurs. If the party leaves, the table will be bussed, and thereafter, the switch/transmitter circuit at the table will be activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Steven T. Awiszus, Abolghassem B. Mahmoodi, Smarajit Mitra, James C. Medek, Matthew D. Moore, Nicholas A. Stark, Nicholas P. Johns