Patents by Inventor Richard A. Erdman

Richard A. Erdman 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).

  • Patent number: 11488211
    Abstract: The present invention involves a web site advertising placement system and method which identifies web sites unaffiliated with the advertiser and related to a topic being advertised to provide advertising links that refer to unaffiliated web sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: PAYASONE, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin Richard Erdman
  • Publication number: 20200361688
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for storing and transporting fluids, the apparatus comprising a pair of collars, each collar comprising three panels, and a storage container, the storage container having a shape generally of a triangular prism. One of the pair of collars being attached proximate a top of the storage tank, the other of the pair of collars being attached proximate the bottom of the storage tank. The storage container having a generally triangular top plate with at least one port, a generally triangular bottom plate with the top and bottom plate having shapes that generally correspond, and a sidewall extending between the top and bottom plate. Each collar may comprise three elongated panels, each panel having a joining structure at opposite ends, wherein joining structures of the elongated panels are configured for connection adjacent joining structures of another panel to operably connect the three panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Dennis R VANCE, Kevin Richard ERDMAN
  • Patent number: 10559011
    Abstract: The present invention involves a computer server for providing reference placement on sites accessible over a network by a viewer. The computer has a processor and associated memory with software modules. A reference specification software module enables the processor to receive and store a topic specified by a user and at least one parameter relating to the display of references relating to the specified topic for a specified type of viewer. The site information software module enables the processor to obtain information relating to at least one of a web site being visited and information relating to the viewer. The content evaluation software module enables the processor to evaluate the favorability of content of a web page in relation to the specified topic, wherein favorability relates to approving or supporting the specified topic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: PAYASONE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY UTILIZATION LLC.
    Inventor: Kevin Richard Erdman
  • Publication number: 20160019353
    Abstract: The present invention involves an emergency contact system and method which allows emergency personnel to reach an individual's designated contacts during an emergency in which the individual is incapacitated. A server provides health care information in case of emergency. The server has a depository module for storing health care information relating to a first individual. The server also has a directory module for associating the first individual with the health care information, a token access code; and a list of proxy contacts. The server further has a communications module for providing information relating to the proxy contacts when presented with a token access code. The communications module may also provide the health care information to a proxy contact. The depository also stores documents relating to the first individual. The server also includes an interactive telephony system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: James Cavagnaro, Frances A. Pullano, Kevin Richard Erdman
  • Patent number: 6745454
    Abstract: A flexible manufacturing line and manufacturing process employs an overhead gantry system to transfer fixtured workpieces between machining stations served by the gantry system. The machining stations include CNC machines, turret cells, and/or dedicated machines which receive the fixtured workpieces through top-entry openings. The invention provides flexibility and adaptability to variation, improved maintenance of reference position on the fixture during manufacture, improved accessibility to machining stations during operation, and increased safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Boyd Grimshaw, Aaron Thomas Russick, Daniel D. Minor, Tom Duane Rabe, John Richard Snyder, Larry Richard Erdman, Steven Mark Sunday, Tracy William Erickson, Steven Ronald Erdman, Gary David Mason
  • Publication number: 20040087512
    Abstract: This invention relates to increasing levels of 18:1 trans fatty acids in production animals, the products of which may then be fed to mammals which in turn leads to the production of CLA from ingested 18:1 trans fatty acids; a method to screen diets using a mouse model to detect the effect on milk fat production and content; and a method and device for milking a mouse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Beverly B. Teter, Joseph Sampugna, Richard A. Erdman, Liliana Piperova
  • Patent number: 6710032
    Abstract: This is invention relates to increasing levels of 18:1 trans fatty acids in production animals, the products of which may then be fed to mammals which in turn leads to the production of CLA form ingested 18:1 trans fatty acids; a method to screen diets using a mouse model to detect the effect on milk fat production and content; and a method and device for milking a mouse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: University of Maryland
    Inventors: Beverly B. Teter, Joseph Sampugna, Richard A. Erdman, Lilianna Piperova
  • Patent number: 6644640
    Abstract: A flexible manufacturing line and manufacturing process employs an overhead gantry system to transfer fixtured workpieces between machining stations served by the gantry system. The manufacturing system includes a fixturing system including a transfer unit specially configured for quick connection and quick disconnection from a machining table. An accurate placement of the transfer unit is achieved using a combination of locating features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Thomas Russick, Steven Mark Sunday, Larry Richard Erdman, Jeffrey Boyd Grimshaw, Daniel D. Minor
  • Patent number: 5416115
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to reducing milk fat levels optionally to enhancing overall milk yields in ruminants by administration of trans-fatty acids, trans-fatty acid salts, amides, and triglycerides containing trans-fatty acid substituents. The invention also pertains to a method of identifying those trans-fatty acids, trans-fatty acid salts, amides, and triglycerides containing trans-fatty acid substituents which reduce milk fat levels and may also enhance milk yields, and designing ruminant diets containing such trans-fatty acids, salts, or triglycerides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Assignee: University of Maryland, Dept. of Animal Sciences
    Inventors: Richard A. Erdman, Beverly B. Teter, Mark Keeney, Joseph Sampugna