Patents by Inventor Richard A. Harte

Richard A. Harte 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: 11792125
    Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing network traffic by filtering network requests based on network request-related information to be transmitted to one or more remote computing systems are disclosed. The system receives a first network operation indicating (i) a request to access a first resource and (ii) a set of requestor specific criteria associated with accessing the first resource. The system identifies a set of entities associated with the first resource and selectively communicates with a filtered subset of the set of entities by: identifying a set of entity specific criteria for each entity of the set of entities; determining whether the requestor specific criteria satisfies the set of entity specific criteria of respective entities; and transmitting the first network operation to respective entities in response to the requestor specific criteria satisfying the set of entity specific criteria of the respective entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Citibank, N.A.
    Inventors: Richard Harte Thompson, III, Rohit Mathur
  • Publication number: 20130236864
    Abstract: The use of colored beads with an augmented simple abacus, adds an addition or expansion to the previous augmentations described in my previous patent which has the title: Augmented Simple Abacus With an Underlying Grid of Numbers or a Blank Sheet. And this invention has been given Publication No. US-2012-0028229-A1, and a Publication Date of: Feb. 1, 2012. This addition of colored beads to an augmented simple abacus is very helpful to the user in understanding or gaining insight into the relationships of numbers under 100. And the use of colored beads is very helpful to users of these types of abacuses in learning to: count, add, subtract, and learn the multiplication tables. And colored beads are also helpful in gaining an understanding of the “factors” in many numbers, and also in understanding the common factors in many numbers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: James Richard Harte
  • Publication number: 20130052617
    Abstract: This invention is designed to help students learn to: count, add, subtract, multiply, divide, and learn the multiplication tables, by the use of a rope attached to a narrow board, where this rope contains a variable number of beads of the same size, that can be shifted back and forth. This innovation also uses a printed number sequence that is located parallel to, but above or below the rope and beads that are located on this narrow board. And this rope is permanently attached to a wooden block on the left side of the wood strip. And all beads that are pushed against this left side block are “counters”. And the other beads on this rope are “non-counters”. And when beads become “counters”, the number that appears above each bead gives its number, in a left to right sequence. And the number that appears above each “counter” bead gives the student use visual feedback to help that student learn the math processes noted above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: James Richard Harte
  • Publication number: 20120028229
    Abstract: This invention is about adding additional parts (augmentations) to a simple abacus to enhance its effectiveness when used by beginning learners in: learning to count numbers from one to one hundred; to learn addition and subtraction; and to later learn other math processes. And these (augmentations) are of four main types: 1.) blank sheets to be written on by the student, parent or teacher; 2.) larger blank sheets to hide unneeded rows of beads and unneeded numbers. 3.) printed grids of numbers where these numbers are in a are sequence of numbers from #1 to # 100, where these numbers are divided Into ten segments that correspond to ten rows of beads; and where each printed number appears above a bead in the counting area; and 4.) a second type of printed grid of numbers that are the “products” of a multiplier and a multiplicand (which are ten or under in value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: James Richard Harte
  • Publication number: 20110104646
    Abstract: Synthetic phonics is where the beginning reader first learns the “parts” of words or: 1.) the visual images letters; 2.) the names of the letters; and 3.) also learns the brief spoken sounds (phonemes) assigned to each letter and to each digraph. And what I have added in this invention, is that the brief spoken sound of a letter (its phoneme) can be put into written form by several side by side printed letters that when blended together, give that letter's approximate brief spoken sound. And then these printed letter clusters can be printed under the individual letters of a word to help a beginning reader understand the approximate brief spoken sounds (phonemes) of the letters in that word. And then the other parts of English phonics can be learned in a progressive or step by step way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: James Richard Harte
  • Publication number: 20020036990
    Abstract: A system and method facilitate capture and distribution of digital still pictures. A first node with a camera enables a patron user to capture one or more still pictures and transfers captured still pictures to a second node via a publicly accessible WAN. The second node transfers via the publicly accessible WAN copies of captured still pictures to a third node and also receives via the publicly accessible WAN an instruction from the third node designating one or more versions of still pictures derived from the captured still pictures for access by non-patron users. The second node enables transfer via the publicly accessible WAN only the still pictures derived from the captured still pictures, but not other still pictures contained at the second node, to each permitted node, other than a node operated by the patron user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Publication date: March 28, 2002
    Inventors: Ben Chodor, Richard Harte, Les Borowski
  • Patent number: 5017475
    Abstract: Methods are provided for the fluorescent detection of an analyte of interest wherein an amine-substituted, ortho-fused pyrazine fluorophore, with neither nitrogen of the pyrazine ring being fused or substituted, is produced by enzymatic oxidation of a fluorophore precursor substrate which comprises a nitrogen-substituted, cyclic compound. Also provided are novel fluorophore-labelled compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Assignee: Microbiological Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Harte, Stephen H. Mastin
  • Patent number: 4802092
    Abstract: This invention provides the user with immediate feedback as to the correctness or incorrectness of their respones to multiple choice, true - false, and cross matching questions by the use of a hand held electric probe that produces a magnetic field; where said magnetic field is picked up by at least one of the linear electroconductive elements in each of two sets of electroconductive elements. These two sets of electroconductive elements are arranged one immediately above the other in two parallel planes that are located immediately beneath a holding frame that accurately positions instructional sheets on its upper surface. Located on the instructional sheets are answer response areas that immediately overly some of the points where one strip in the top set passes over one of the strips in the bottom set of electroconductive elements. When the user believes that he has found a correct answer, he places the electric probe over that response area on the instructional sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1989
    Inventor: J. Richard Harte
  • Patent number: 4789475
    Abstract: A filter bed material for the removal of heavy metal ions from water and process for the manufacture thereof. The bed material includes a charcoal bed having a chelating agent adsorbed thereto utilizing a polymer to aid in the adsorption of the chelating compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1988
    Assignee: Environmental Concerns, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Harte, David B. Wilson
  • Patent number: 4786896
    Abstract: This invention is an input device that enables the user to take symbol sequences such as whole words, phrases, sentences, paragraphs, or other multi-symbol sequences from a computer's memory and have these symbol sequences printed out or displayed by some other means such as a computer monitor. This invention uses a grid of points of switch closure, where each point is identified by an alphanumeric or other code; and where each point of switch closure can be individually activated by the user. Printed sheets of material are accurately positioned over this grid of switch closure points. Printed on these sheets of material are: 1, symbol sequences; and 2, response areas adjacent to each symbol sequence. Each response area lies over one of the switch closure points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1988
    Inventor: J. Richard Harte
  • Patent number: 4596723
    Abstract: Preparation of an immunoassay gel substrate which includes the steps of depositing on an immobilizing support structure a liquid mass of a gel-forming emulsion which coalesces into a thick gel-like matrix film characterized by substantial non-agglomerated matrix homogeneity, treating the resulting film to alter matrix homogeneity by agglomerating particles which form part of the gel, and as a consequence of the treating step establishing the object gel. Treating may be performed either by subjecting the gel to multiple time-vigorous water-wash and dry cycles, by emersing the gel in water for a relatively long period of time, or by wetting the gel and then subjecting it to one or more freeze/thaw cycles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1986
    Assignee: Daryl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy K. Kaufman, Richard A. Harte, Anthony B. Chen
  • Patent number: 4576579
    Abstract: This invention provides students with immediate feedback as to the correctness of their responses by closing switches at two different depths. A holding frame aligns six sheets in layers, one above another. Holes that are punched through some of the six sheets of material are all aligned on the same grid pattern. The top sheet is an instructional sheet that has response areas punched in it at the site of correct and incorrect answers. The second sheet down contains no holes, is elastic and electroconductive, and hides the depth of the underlying holes from the student. The third sheet down is non-conductive and has the entire grid of holes punched in it. The fourth sheet down is electroconductive, and has holes punched in it only at correct answer areas. The fifth sheet down is non-conductive and has holes punched in it only at correct answer areas. The sixth sheet down is non-conductive, but contains electroconductive inserts at all correct answer areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1986
    Inventor: J. Richard Harte
  • Patent number: 4561852
    Abstract: This invention uses preprinted instructional sheets that contain multiple questions, a plurality of answer choices, and response areas adjacent to answer areas. Underlying said instructional sheets are two sheets of electroresistive film, one sheet being positioned above the other; said sheets are usually not in contact with each other except at the times and the locations when downward pressure is exerted on a response area on an overlying instructional sheet. Along one vertical margin of one resistive sheet is a conductive strip. Along one horizontal margin of the second resistive sheet is a conductive strip. The different response areas on the instructional sheets are located in a grid pattern with X and Y coordinates paralleling the X and Y coordinates of the conductive strips on the resistive sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1985
    Inventor: J. Richard Harte
  • Patent number: 4540660
    Abstract: A substrate for fluoroimmunoassay is disclosed comprising a swellable, rehydratable polymeric protein-binding material forming a three-dimensional matrix; first particulate, light scattering centers distributed in the polymeric matrix capable of scattering visible light; and second particulate, light-scattering centers distributed in the polymeric matrix capable of reflecting fluorescent excitation light and absorbing all other light. The substrate efficiently binds proteins and enhances transmitted fluorescent light and thus increases the sensitivity of assays involving fluorescent measurements. The polymeric protein binding material is preferable an acrylic copolymer. The first light scattering centers are preferably oxides of titanium and zinc, and the second light-scattering centers are preferably a phthalocyanin compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1985
    Assignee: Daryl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Harte, Anthony B. Chen, Nancy K. Kaufman
  • Patent number: 4522599
    Abstract: This invention provides students with immediate feedback as to the correctness of their responses by closing electrical switches at two different depths. A holding frame aligns six different sheets in layers, one below the other. The top sheet is an instructional sheet that contains printed questions and answers, and response areas near each answer choice. The second and fifth sheets are elastic and electroconductive and are connected to an electric power source. The third and sixth sheets are nonconductive and contain a grid of through holes. The fourth sheet is elastic and nonconductive, but has strips of elastic and electroconductive material bonded to its upper surface. Other electroconductive strips, at a 90.degree. axis with the above strips, are bonded to the bottom surface, the holding frame. Each individual electroconductive strip is linked to a computer via a switch relay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1985
    Inventor: J. Richard Harte
  • Patent number: 4521199
    Abstract: This invention provides immediate feedback to students as to their correct and incorrect responses by the incorporation of: a computer; electronic visual and/or audio feedback means; and a holding frame that contains a printed instructional sheet that is located above two sets of electroconductive strips, where the first set is located at a 90.degree. axis with the second set, and overlies the second set in a different but parallel plane. The centers of the conductive strips form the vertical and horizontal coordinates of a grid pattern. The instructional sheets contain response areas that are located above some of the points of intersection of the coordinates in this grid. Each strip in the two sets of conductive strips is connected to the computer, and the computer is programmed to know which points of intersection are correct response areas and which are incorrect response areas. At least one set of conductive strips is flexible or elastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1985
    Inventor: J. Richard Harte
  • Patent number: 4468371
    Abstract: A test slide for the performance of a series of immunoassay tests having: a substantially elongated and thin body of solid material; a plurality of individual test wells formed in said body; alignment means formed in said body in association with each of said wells; and movement facilitating means formed in said body; said slide being suitable for insertion into an automated testing device, said slide moving by said movement facilitating means, and said wells being aligned for detection by said alignment means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1984
    Assignee: Daryl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony B. Chen, Richard A. Harte, Nancy K. Kaufman
  • Patent number: 4453920
    Abstract: An instructional apparatus is disclosed comprising a holding frame having a grid of shallow and deep depressions or holes, the bottoms of which are defined by electrical contacts; a printed instructional format that contains circular response areas or zones that are precisely located over some of the shallow and deep depressions when the format is properly positioned on top of the holding frame; an electroconductive stylus with a cone shaped tip; a punching sheet that is sandwiched between the printed format and the holding frame and that obscures the depth of the underlying shallow and deep depressions from the student; and the necessary electrical components and connections to register and indicate when the tip of the stylus completes an electrical circuit by contacting the electroconductive contact material in the bottom of each shallow and deep depression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1984
    Inventor: J. Richard Harte
  • Patent number: 4340564
    Abstract: A solid-phase immunosubstrate (14) which has a surface coating (12) composed of a water based emulsion of microdiameter sized latex polymer beads (16) and materials which act as light scattering centers (17), said surface coating (12) having an immunoreagent added thereto to form an immunoreactive immunosubstrate (27). An overcoating (28) being formed on said surface coating (12), said overcoating having a higher percentage of similarly sized latex polymer beads (16) contained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1982
    Assignee: Daryl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Harte, Max Bart
  • Patent number: D279817
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1985
    Assignee: Daryl Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony B. Chen, Richard A. Harte, Nancy K. Kaufman