Patents by Inventor Richard Parks

Richard Parks 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: 10664861
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and computer readable media for programmatically generating and/or revising promotions for a provider as well as generating and providing analytics data regarding currently offered promotions in real-time. In providing such functionality, the system can be configured to, for example, monitor and analyze various promotions, including current promotions and analytics data about promotion-related purchases, that enable the system to determine the relative successfulness of a promotion for a provider and/or category of provider. Upon determining what has been more successful or is expected to be a more successful promotion for a provider, the system can present the promotion to the provider for approval and/or make the promotion to consumers programmatically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: GROUPON, INC.
    Inventors: Ben Kim, Joshua Puckett, Andrey Zaytsev, Richard Park
  • Patent number: 10634538
    Abstract: Flow sensors are provided that can provide both leak detection and flow monitoring. The flow monitoring enables a determination whether there are blockages or leaks in a fluid system during normal operation of the system. The leak detection enables detection of leaks when the system is shut off. The flow sensors can use a frusto-conical flow guide to provide a more compact flow sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Kirk Andrew Allen, James Richard Parks, Amit Kumar Saha, Fei Liu, Mark W. Emory, Samuel R. Rulli
  • Publication number: 20200051107
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and computer readable storage media for facilitating payments for consumer transactions and redemption of deal offerings. In providing such functionality, the system can be configured to, for example, receive payment for one or more products, determine a deal voucher's current value and cause the redemption of the deal voucher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Ben Kim, Joshua Puckett, Andrey Zaytsev, Gene Alston, Richard Park, Thomas Joseph McConnell
  • Publication number: 20200047201
    Abstract: A device for applying a mixed component, includes first and second receptacles, a static mixing nozzle, an applicator and an operating member. The first and second receptacles are to receive first and second components, respectively. The static mixing nozzle includes a plurality of mixing elements, has a first end and a second end, and is in fluid communication with the first and second receptacles. The applicator includes a spray tip and an input for pressurized fluid, the spray tip disposed downstream of the second end of the static mixing nozzle and in fluid communication with the static mixing nozzle. The operating member is configured to control the pressurized fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Richard PARKS, Heather PARKS
  • Patent number: 10537073
    Abstract: A fluid supply line is provided to reduce the labor and cost required for dripline system installations by providing predetermined fitting locations where driplines can be attached. The supply line consists of a conduit having a side wall, a connector extending through the side wall of the conduit, the connector having a conduit connecting segment extending outside the conduit and an inlet segment extending into the conduit, and the inlet segment being connected to the side wall of the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Michael F. Turk, Samir Shah, Gerhard Stoltz, James Richard Parks, Mark Murphy Ensworth
  • Patent number: 10471451
    Abstract: A device for applying a mixed component includes first and second receptacles configured to receive first and second components, respectively, a static mixing nozzle, an applicator and an operating member. The static mixing nozzle includes a plurality of mixing elements, has a first end and a second end, and is in fluid communication with the first and second receptacles. The applicator includes a spray tip and an input for pressurized fluid, the spray tip is disposed downstream of the second end of the static mixing nozzle and is in fluid communication with the static mixing nozzle. The operating member is disposed on the applicator and is configured to control the pressurized fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: SULZER MIXPAC AG
    Inventors: Richard Parks, Heather Parks
  • Publication number: 20190279245
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, and computer readable storage media for facilitating registration of consumers in merchant rewards programs. In providing such functionality, the system can be configured to, for example, receive input of various consumer data, determine if the consumer data has already been registered in a rewards program, and if a consumer is not registered, facilitate the registration of the consumer in a merchant rewards program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Ben Kim, Joshua Puckett, Andrey Zaytsev, Richard Park, Hemant Bhonsle
  • Patent number: 10373184
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and computer readable storage media for facilitating payments for consumer transactions and redemption of deal offerings. In providing such functionality, the system can be configured to, for example, receive payment for one or more products, determine a deal voucher's current value and cause the redemption of the deal voucher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: GROUPON, INC.
    Inventors: Ben Kim, Joshua Puckett, Andrey Zaytsev, Gene Alston, Richard Park, Thomas Joseph McConnell
  • Patent number: 10373186
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and computer readable storage media for facilitating payments for consumer transactions and redemption of deal offerings. In providing such functionality, the system can be configured to, for example, receive payment for one or more products, determine a deal voucher's current value and cause the redemption of the deal voucher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: GROUPON, INC.
    Inventors: Ben Kim, Joshua Puckett, Andrey Zaytsev, Gene Alston, Richard Park, Thomas Joseph McConnell
  • Patent number: 10058438
    Abstract: Novel devices and methods for implanting medical stents are provided. A novel apparatus, which may be in a first compressed position, may be inserted into the artery, such as by being positioned over a catheter. The apparatus may be expanded to a second position. In one embodiment, the apparatus is configured to expand away in two substantially opposing directions along a second axis away from the longitudinal axis. The second axis may be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The apparatus may include markers that are detectable to determine the orientation of the catheter or the apparatus and/or assist in the determination of the type or size of stent to utilize.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: RBKPARK LLC
    Inventor: Richard Park
  • Publication number: 20180071119
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a stent is provided for use in blood vessels with blockage near or in a bifurcation. The stent includes a side aperture. The stent is inserted into one of the daughter branches of the bifurcation and positioned with the use of markers. The stent is then expanded so as to support the wall of the blood vessel while allowing the blood to continue to flow to both daughter branches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventor: Richard Park
  • Publication number: 20180017423
    Abstract: Flow sensors are provided that can provide both leak detection and flow monitoring. The flow monitoring enables a determination whether there are blockages or leaks in a fluid system during normal operation of the system. The leak detection enables detection of leaks when the system is shut off. The flow sensors can use a frusto-conical flow guide to provide a more compact flow sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Kirk Andrew Allen, James Richard Parks, Amit Kumar Saha, Fei Liu, Mark W. Emory, Samuel R. Rulli
  • Publication number: 20170284577
    Abstract: A tamper-resistant coupling collar is provided. The tamper-resistant coupling collar may be configured to couple an air pulse generating unit to the coupler of a container that contains a liquid to be mixed by introducing an air pulse from the air pulse generating unit. The collar may include a flange portion and body portion, and the flange portion may include a plurality of holes configured to receive fasteners to couple the collar to the air pulse generating unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: Micro Matic USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Tomlinson, Richard Parks
  • Patent number: 9763813
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a stent is provided for use in blood vessels with blockage near or in a bifurcation. The stent includes a side aperture. The stent is inserted into one of the daughter branches of the bifurcation and positioned with the use of markers. The stent is then expanded so as to support the wall of the blood vessel while allowing the blood to continue to flow to both daughter branches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: RBKPARK LLC
    Inventor: Richard Park
  • Publication number: 20170251612
    Abstract: A fluid supply line is provided to reduce the labor and cost required for dripline system installations by providing predetermined fitting locations where driplines can be attached. The supply line consists of a conduit having a side wall, a connector extending through the side wall of the conduit, the connector having a conduit connecting segment extending outside the conduit and an inlet segment extending into the conduit, and the inlet segment being connected to the side wall of the conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Michael F. Turk, Samir Shah, Gerhard Stoltz, James Richard Parks, Mark Murphy Ensworth
  • Publication number: 20170072415
    Abstract: A device for applying a mixed component includes first and second receptacles configured to receive first and second components, respectively, a static mixing nozzle, an applicator and an operating member. The static mixing nozzle includes a plurality of mixing elements, has a first end and a second end, and is in fluid communication with the first and second receptacles. The applicator includes a spray tip and an input for pressurized fluid, the spray tip is disposed downstream of the second end of the static mixing nozzle and is in fluid communication with the static mixing nozzle. The operating member is disposed on the applicator and is configured to control the pressurized fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Richard PARKS, Heather PARKS
  • Publication number: 20170042707
    Abstract: Novel devices and methods for implanting medical stents are provided. A novel apparatus, which may be in a first compressed position, may be inserted into the artery, such as by being positioned over a catheter. The apparatus may be expanded to a second position. In one embodiment, the apparatus is configured to expand away in two substantially opposing directions along a second axis away from the longitudinal axis. The second axis may be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The apparatus may include markers that are detectable to determine the orientation of the catheter or the apparatus and/or assist in the determination of the type or size of stent to utilize.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventor: Richard Park
  • Patent number: 9480584
    Abstract: Novel devices and methods for implanting medical stents are provided. A novel apparatus, which may be in a first compressed position, may be inserted into the artery, such as by being positioned over a catheter. The apparatus may be expanded to a second position. In one embodiment, the apparatus is configured to expand away in two substantially opposing directions along a second axis away from the longitudinal axis. The second axis may be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The apparatus may include markers that are detectable to determine the orientation of the catheter or the apparatus and/or assist in the determination of the type or size of stent to utilize.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: RBKPARK LLC
    Inventor: Richard Park
  • Patent number: 9409193
    Abstract: A device for applying a spray coating includes at least two component cartridge, each including an aperture in fluid communication with a static mixing nozzle, and at least one paint applicator comprising a spray tip in fluid communication with the static mixing nozzle. At least one flexible hose is disposed between and in fluid communication with the spray tip and the static mixing nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: SULZER MIXPAC AG
    Inventors: Richard Parks, Heather Parks
  • Publication number: 20160106558
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a stent is provided for use in blood vessels with blockage near or in a bifurcation. The stent includes a side aperture. The stent is inserted into one of the daughter branches of the bifurcation and positioned with the use of markers. The stent is then expanded so as to support the wall of the blood vessel while allowing the blood to continue to flow to both daughter branches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventor: Richard Park