Patents by Inventor Rick Willard

Rick Willard 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: 20070203619
    Abstract: A method, computer program, or apparatus for determining with various degrees of precision the power delivered by an engine and also the best possible power of the engine for the given operating conditions. Typically, this invention is for an aircraft engine. The disclosed invention uses a variety of parameters, such as the rotation rate, manifold pressure, outside air temperature, and fuel flow to calculate or approximate the power delivered by the engine and the best power available from the engine. The engine's altitude does not have to be involved in the calculations. Display of the calculated engine power is provided relative to best power and/or maximum engine power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Ingram, Rick Willard, Mark Lyon
  • Publication number: 20070175984
    Abstract: Provided herein is a description of an open-loop gift card system and method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: WOW! Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Omar Khandaker, Rick Willard
  • Publication number: 20070164099
    Abstract: An integrated card system providing multiple payment and loading mechanisms is provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: WOW! TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Neistadt, Omar Khandaker, Rick Willard
  • Publication number: 20060151348
    Abstract: A dual card package having cards secured within. A first panel of the package includes an access flap that is pivotal about a fold line. A second panel is also foldable along a fold line substantially corresponding to the fold line of the access flap. One card is accessible by the access flap so that the package is selectively movable from a closed position in which an magnetic strip on the card is covered and an open position in which the access flap and the second panel is swung out from the card such that the magnetic strip is exposed for activation purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Applicant: WOW! TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Rick Willard
  • Publication number: 20050192892
    Abstract: The present invention provides an ACH compatible loadable debit card system and method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Applicant: WOW! TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventor: Rick Willard
  • Publication number: 20050182724
    Abstract: The present invention provides a network access system and method using debit cards for payment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2005
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Applicant: WOW! TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Rick Willard
  • Publication number: 20050182720
    Abstract: The present invention provides a loadable debit card capable of online payments to merchants for good and/or services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Applicant: WOW! TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Rick Willard, Omar Khandaker
  • Publication number: 20040254692
    Abstract: A method, computer program, or apparatus for determining with various degrees of precision the power delivered by an engine, typically, an aircraft engine. The disclosed invention uses a variety of parameters, such as the rotation rate, manifold pressure, outside air temperature, and fuel flow to determine or approximate the power delivered by the engine. The engine's altitude does not have to be involved in the calculations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: Avidyne Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Ingram, Rick Willard, Mark George Lyon
  • Patent number: D683678
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Rick Willard