Patents by Inventor Patrick Quinn

Patrick Quinn 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: 20140156431
    Abstract: An approach is provided for indirectly connecting a customer's mobile smart device to a point of sale computer located at a business when the customer is making a purchase at the business. The customer's mobile smart device and the POS computer communicate over the Internet with a customer interaction manager executing on an Internet server. This provides an easy to use interface for the customer and allows the customer to receive information and send requests to the business without having to wait for personnel working at the business to be available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: NCR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Taylor Drake Morgan, Azhar Bande-ali, Brett S. Taylor, Charles Howard Mallory, Curtis Patrick Quinn Evans, James Lee Fortuna, David Allen Turner
  • Publication number: 20140013441
    Abstract: Private anonymous electronic messaging between a message originator and a message recipient within an organization encourages open communication which can provide information to the organization that might otherwise be secreted from the organization, and can allow the message originator to obtain desired help (e.g., counseling). By profiling of the message originator based on current and previous electronic messaging within the system as well as external organizational information (e.g., behavioral or financial information), the system can assess concerns yet act as a gateway to protect the message originator's true identity through escalating levels of concern unless a genuine concern about the health, well-being, and/or safety of the message originator, others, or the organization is indicated, in which case the system can reveal the true identity of the message originator as appropriate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Reliance Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Paul Hencke, Kerry Patrick Quinn, Alf Martin Wolter Arnberg, Howard Allen Wood
  • Publication number: 20130111693
    Abstract: An extractor cleaning machine that includes a base movable along a surface to be cleaned, the base including a distribution nozzle and a suction nozzle. The extractor further includes a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle. A recovery tank is in fluid communication with the suction source and the suction nozzle to receive the fluid drawn through the suction nozzle. The extractor further includes a supply tank including a first chamber for storing a first fluid, a second chamber for storing a second fluid, and a third chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber and the second chamber to receive the first and second fluids, the third chamber also in fluid communication with the distribution nozzle for supplying a mixture of the first and second fluids to the distribution nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventors: Harald Krondorfer, Steven J. Paliobeis, Robert A. Salo, Patrick Quinn, Kevin Vail, Euan Macleod
  • Patent number: 8225320
    Abstract: A computing method and system is presented that modifies a standard operating system utilizing two or more processing units to execute continuous processing tasks; such as processing or generating continuous audio, video or other types of data. One of the processors is tasked with running the operating system while each processing unit is dedicated towards running a single continuous processing task. Communication is provided between both processors enabling the continuous processing task to utilize the operating system without being affected by any operating system scheduling requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Simulation Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Manushantha (Manu) Sporny, Robert Kenneth Butterfield, Norton Kenneth James, Patrick Quinn Gaffney
  • Patent number: 8161570
    Abstract: Catching gear to be worn by a catcher receiving a ball from a pitcher is disclosed. The gear comprises a leg guard adapted to be worn on one leg of the catcher, and a light-emitting device on the leg guard. The light-emitting device is positioned for generating light to be directed toward the catcher's fingers to increase the visibility of hand signals given by the catcher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Sign Brite Inc.
    Inventors: James McVeigh, James Patrick Quinn, Robert D. Doss, Steven R. Remy
  • Publication number: 20120084141
    Abstract: Historical data from keywords in a pay-per-click internet advertising campaign are used to predict performance of other keywords with the goal of optimizing a keyword portfolio to maximize returns from the advertising campaign. A computing system receives the keyword portfolio for the advertising campaign, and classifies the keywords based on whether or not sufficient historical data exist to generate acceptable predictions about the performance of the keywords in the advertising campaign. Historical data are then used to make performance predictions for keywords having sufficient data. For keywords without sufficient historical data, generic prediction functions are created based on a generic change rate obtained from keywords with sufficient historical data. These generic prediction functions are then used to predict keyword performance in the advertising campaign. Predictions for keywords with and without sufficient historical data are then used to optimize the advertising campaign.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: Acquisio
    Inventors: Patrick Quinn, Sandrine Paroz, Richard Couture, Marc Poirier
  • Publication number: 20120066858
    Abstract: An extractor cleaning machine including a base or foot movable along a surface to be cleaned and a handle pivotally coupled to the foot for movement between an upright position and a reclined position. The handle includes a tank tray having an inlet and a drain. A channel communicates with the drain and extends away from the tank tray. A distributor communicates with the inlet and is operable to distribute cleaning fluid to the surface. A supply tank is removably coupled to the handle and has an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet when the supply tank is coupled to the handle. The supply tank is at least partially supported by the tank tray and the tank tray is configured to collect fluid spilt from the supply tank and to divert the fluid away from the tank tray by way of the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Harald Krondorfer, Robert A. Salo, Euan Macleod, Patrick Quinn, John Bantum
  • Publication number: 20110197256
    Abstract: A method, computer readable medium, and apparatus for securing a processing system includes implementing a virtual machine manager (VMM) using a hardware assisted handler in secure processing apparatus. One or more critical events are monitored with the VMM in the secure processing apparatus. One or more behaviors in response to the one or more monitored critical events are controlled with VMM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: ASSURED INFORMATION SECURITY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph James Sharkey, Rian Patrick Quinn
  • Publication number: 20100138971
    Abstract: Catching gear to be worn by a catcher receiving a ball from a pitcher is disclosed. The gear comprises a leg guard adapted to be worn on one leg of the catcher, and a light-emitting device on the leg guard. The light-emitting device is positioned for generating light to be directed toward the catcher's fingers to increase the visibility of hand signals given by the catcher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: SIGN BRITE INC.
    Inventors: James McVeigh, James Patrick Quinn, Robert D. Doss, Steven R. Remy
  • Patent number: 7583897
    Abstract: A modification to a cable modem termination system (CMTS) can include instructing the CMTS to ignore or skip steps of its timing algorithm so that upstream cable modem signals are controlled only by the upstream protocol of the optical network system. According to another exemplary aspect, a time stamp can be added to the upstream cable modem signals so that the CTMS timing scheme can be used. This time stamp can be used in the data service hub to adjust for the delays that occur while the upstream cable modem signals are sent across the optical network. Another adjustment of the CMTS timing scheme can include using less than a total number of miniature time slots for upstream cable modem transmissions. According to another exemplary aspect, a cable modem termination system can be positioned within a laser transceiver node or a subscriber optical interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Enablence USA FTTx Networks Inc.
    Inventors: James O. Farmer, Stephen A. Thomas, Patrick Quinn
  • Patent number: D661011
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Eric J. Parkes, Patrick Quinn, L. David Allendorph, Zachary Whitaker
  • Patent number: D661012
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Eric J. Parkes, Patrick Quinn, Robert B. Riggs
  • Patent number: D670612
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Eric J. Parkes, Patrick Quinn, L. David Allendorph, Zachary Whitaker
  • Patent number: D670613
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Eric J. Parkes, Patrick Quinn, Zachary Whitaker
  • Patent number: D670614
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Eric J. Parkes, Patrick Quinn, Robert B. Riggs
  • Patent number: D670615
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Eric J. Parkes, Patrick Quinn, Robert B. Riggs
  • Patent number: D673089
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Eric J. Parkes, Patrick Quinn, Robert B. Riggs
  • Patent number: D673486
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Eric J. Parkes, Patrick Quinn, L. David Allendorph
  • Patent number: D677424
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Eric J. Parkes, Patrick Quinn, Zachary Whitaker
  • Patent number: D677425
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Eric J. Parkes, Patrick Quinn, Robert B. Riggs