Patents by Inventor Phillip A. Clifford

Phillip A. Clifford 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: 20240013112
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying and monitoring employees are provided. Employees call-in to the system at scheduled times. If an employee misses a scheduled call-in, an alert can be generated. An employer notification process can generate the alert, notifying a supervisor of the employee's missed call. The alert can include the employee's name, the location of the employee, and the time he/she was supposed to call. Such systems and methods can be used to verify that a worker is at the proper location at the proper time and awake and alert during the entire time period that he/she is supposed to be working.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Arthur Phillip Clifford, Patricia A. Marrin
  • Patent number: 11741407
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying and monitoring employees are provided. Employees call-in to the system at scheduled times. If an employee misses a scheduled call-in, an alert can be generated. An employer notification process can generate the alert, notifying a supervisor of the employee's missed call. The alert can include the employee's name, the location of the employee, and the time he/she was supposed to call. Such systems and methods can be used to verify that a worker is at the proper location at the proper time and awake and alert during the entire time period that he/she is supposed to be working.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: STEADYCARE, LLC
    Inventors: Arthur Phillip Clifford, Patricia A. Marrin
  • Publication number: 20220004972
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying and monitoring employees are provided. Employees call-in to the system at scheduled times. If an employee misses a scheduled call-in, an alert can be generated. An employer notification process can generate the alert, notifying a supervisor of the employee's missed call. The alert can include the employee's name, the location of the employee, and the time he/she was supposed to call. Such systems and methods can be used to verify that a worker is at the proper location at the proper time and awake and alert during the entire time period that he/she is supposed to be working.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Arthur Phillip Clifford, Patricia A. Marrin
  • Patent number: 11068814
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying and monitoring employees are provided. Employees call-in to the system at scheduled times. If an employee misses a scheduled call-in, an alert can be generated. An employer notification process can generate the alert, notifying a supervisor of the employee's missed call. The alert can include the employee's name, the location of the employee, and the time he/she was supposed to call. Such systems and methods can be used to verify that a worker is at the proper location at the proper time and awake and alert during the entire time period that he/she is supposed to be working.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: STEADYCARE, LLC
    Inventors: Arthur Phillip Clifford, Patricia A. Marrin
  • Publication number: 20200293976
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying and monitoring employees are provided. Employees call-in to the system at scheduled times. If an employee misses a scheduled call-in, an alert can be generated. An employer notification process can generate the alert, notifying a supervisor of the employee's missed call. The alert can include the employee's name, the location of the employee, and the time he/she was supposed to call. Such systems and methods can be used to verify that a worker is at the proper location at the proper time and awake and alert during the entire time period that he/she is supposed to be working.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Arthur Phillip Clifford, Patricia A. Marrin
  • Patent number: 10636004
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying and monitoring employees are provided. Employees call-in to the system at scheduled times. If an employee misses a scheduled call-in, an alert can be generated. An employer notification process can generate the alert, notifying a supervisor of the employee's missed call. The alert can include the employee's name, the location of the employee, and the time he/she was supposed to call. Such systems and methods can be used to verify that a worker is at the proper location at the proper time and awake and alert during the entire time period that he/she is supposed to be working.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: SteadyCare, LLC
    Inventors: Arthur Phillip Clifford, Patricia A. Marrin
  • Publication number: 20190325375
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying and monitoring employees are provided. Employees call-in to the system at scheduled times. If an employee misses a scheduled call-in, an alert can be generated. An employer notification process can generate the alert, notifying a supervisor of the employee's missed call. The alert can include the employee's name, the location of the employee, and the time he/she was supposed to call. Such systems and methods can be used to verify that a worker is at the proper location at the proper time and awake and alert during the entire time period that he/she is supposed to be working.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Arthur Phillip Clifford, Patricia A. Marrin
  • Patent number: 10296856
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying and monitoring employees are provided. Employees call-in to the system at scheduled times. If an employee misses a scheduled call-in, an alert can be generated. An employer notification process can generate the alert, notifying a supervisor of the employee's missed call. The alert can include the employee's name, the location of the employee, and the time he/she was supposed to call. Such systems and methods can be used to verify that a worker is at the proper location at the proper time and awake and alert during the entire time period that he/she is supposed to be working.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: SteadyCare, LLC
    Inventors: Arthur Phillip Clifford, Patricia A. Marrin
  • Publication number: 20180060792
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying and monitoring employees are provided. Employees call-in to the system at scheduled times. If an employee misses a scheduled call-in, an alert can be generated. An employer notification process can generate the alert, notifying a supervisor of the employee's missed call. The alert can include the employee's name, the location of the employee, and the time he/she was supposed to call. Such systems and methods can be used to verify that a worker is at the proper location at the proper time and awake and alert during the entire time period that he/she is supposed to be working.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Arthur Phillip Clifford, Patricia A. Marrin
  • Patent number: 9697487
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying and monitoring employees are provided. Employees call-in to the system at scheduled times. If an employee misses a scheduled call-in, an alert can be generated. An employer notification process can generate the alert, notifying a supervisor of the employee's missed call. The alert can include the employee's name, the location of the employee, and the time he/she was supposed to call. Such systems and methods can be used to verify that a worker is at the proper location at the proper time and awake and alert during the entire time period that he/she is supposed to be working.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: SteadyCare, LLC
    Inventors: Arthur Phillip Clifford, Patricia A. Marrin
  • Publication number: 20150324730
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying and monitoring employees are provided. Employees call-in to the system at scheduled times. If an employee misses a scheduled call-in, an alert can be generated. An employer notification process can generate the alert, notifying a supervisor of the employee's missed call. The alert can include the employee's name, the location of the employee, and the time he/she was supposed to call. Such systems and methods can be used to verify that a worker is at the proper location at the proper time and awake and alert during the entire time period that he/she is supposed to be working.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Arthur Phillip Clifford, Patricia A. Marrin
  • Patent number: 9015079
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying and monitoring employees are provided. Employees call-in to the system at scheduled times. If an employee misses a scheduled call-in, an alert can be generated. An employer notification process can generate the alert, notifying a supervisor of the employee's missed call. The alert can include the employee's name, the location of the employee, and the time he/she was supposed to call. Such systems and methods can be used to verify that a worker is at the proper location at the proper time and awake and alert during the entire time period that he/she is supposed to be working.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Steadycare, LLC
    Inventors: Arthur Phillip Clifford, Patricia A. Marrin
  • Publication number: 20140304018
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying and monitoring employees are provided. Employees call-in to the system at scheduled times. If an employee misses a scheduled call-in, an alert can be generated. An employer notification process can generate the alert, notifying a supervisor of the employee's missed call. The alert can include the employee's name, the location of the employee, and the time he/she was supposed to call. Such systems and methods can be used to verify that a worker is at the proper location at the proper time and awake and alert during the entire time period that he/she is supposed to be working.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: STEADYCARE, LLC
    Inventors: Arthur Phillip Clifford, Patricia A. Marrin
  • Patent number: 8639597
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying and monitoring employees are provided. Employees call-in to the system at scheduled times. If an employee misses a scheduled call-in, an alert can be generated. An employer notification process can generate the alert, notifying a supervisor of the employee's missed call. The alert can include the employee's name, the location of the employee, and the time he/she was supposed to call. Such systems and methods can be used to verify that a worker is at the proper location at the proper time and awake and alert during the entire time period that he/she is supposed to be working.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Steadycare, LLC
    Inventors: Arthur Phillip Clifford, Patricia A. Marrin
  • Publication number: 20130235984
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying and monitoring employees are provided. Employees call-in to the system at scheduled times. If an employee misses a scheduled call-in, an alert can be generated. An employer notification process can generate the alert, notifying a supervisor of the employee's missed call. The alert can include the employee's name, the location of the employee, and the time he/she was supposed to call.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: STEADYCARE, LLC
    Inventors: Arthur Phillip Clifford, Patricia A. Marrin
  • Patent number: 8484107
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying and monitoring employees are provided. Employees call-in to the system at scheduled times. If an employee misses a scheduled call-in, an alert can be generated. An employer notification process can generate the alert, notifying a supervisor of the employee's missed call. The alert can include the employee's name, the location of the employee, and the time he/she was supposed to call. Such systems and methods can be used to verify that a worker is at the proper location at the proper time and awake and alert during the entire time period that he/she is supposed to be working.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: SteadyCare, LLC
    Inventors: Arthur Phillip Clifford, Patricia A. Marrin
  • Patent number: 7945975
    Abstract: An improved device for assisting a caregiver in lifting and moving a patient. The device comprises a unitary garment member having a front panel section, a rear panel section and an interconnecting central or middle panel section. The device further includes a plurality of integral, reinforced support straps that enhance the structural integrity of the garment member. The rear panel section includes two flap portions extending laterally on opposing sides of the rear panel section. The two flap portions can be pulled forward and attached to the front panel section whereby the device becomes a vest-type garment that completely surrounds the patient's torso. The improved patient assistance device includes a plurality of strategically positioned hand holds, which provide enhanced leverage enabling a caregiver to more easily assist a patient wearing the device to move from one position to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: SDS Medical Supply LLC
    Inventors: John A. Thomas, Phillip A. Clifford
  • Publication number: 20110023231
    Abstract: A device for assisting a caregiver in lifting and moving a patient. The device comprises a waist belt that includes a separate “glute” strap, which wraps around the patient's buttocks. Both the waist belt and the glute strap are fully adjustable to ensure a snug, comfortable fit. The device may further include a unitary garment member having a plurality of integral, reinforced support straps that enhance the structural strength of the garment member. The unitary garment member includes two flap portions extending laterally on opposing sides of a rear panel section that can be pulled forward and attached to a front panel section transforming the device into a vest-type garment that completely surrounds the patient's torso. The device includes a plurality of strategically positioned hand holds, which provide enhanced leverage enabling a caregiver to more easily assist a patient wearing the device to move from one position to another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: John A. Thomas, Phillip A. Clifford
  • Patent number: D636964
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: SDS Medical Supply LLC
    Inventors: John A. Thomas, Phillip A. Clifford
  • Patent number: D643992
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: SDS Medical Supply LLC
    Inventors: John A. Thomas, Phillip A. Clifford