Patents by Inventor Robert Ouellette
Robert Ouellette 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).
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Publication number: 20240095729Abstract: A computer-implemented method for authenticating a user device via a device credential scoped to a common domain shared among a plurality of payment networks may be provided. The method may include receiving, by a server of a payment network, a first request redirected from a sub-domain assigned to the payment network to a domain name associated with the payment network, responsive to the first request, transmitting, to the user device, an authentication request comprising a challenge, a user identifier that identifies the user, and the common domain to which the device credential is scoped, receiving, from the user device, a response, accessing the device credential, the device credential having been stored by the payment network, validating the response based on the device credential, and causing, by the server, the user identifier and the device credential to be federated to the other ones of the plurality of payment networks based on the validating.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATEDInventors: Edward Neil LIVINGSTON, Rory MACDONALD, Robert OUELLETTE, Grace LIM, Fred M. PACHER
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Patent number: 11900370Abstract: A computer-implemented method for authenticating a user device via a device credential scoped to a common domain shared among a plurality of payment networks may be provided. The method may include receiving, by a server of a payment network, a first request redirected from a sub-domain assigned to the payment network to a domain name associated with the payment network, responsive to the first request, transmitting, to the user device, an authentication request comprising a challenge, a user identifier that identifies the user, and the common domain to which the device credential is scoped, receiving, from the user device, a response, accessing the device credential, the device credential having been stored by the payment network, validating the response based on the device credential, and causing, by the server, the user identifier and the device credential to be federated to the other ones of the plurality of payment networks based on the validating.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATEDInventors: Edward Neil Livingston, Rory Macdonald, Robert Ouellette, Grace Lim, Fred M. Pacher
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Publication number: 20220215384Abstract: A computer-implemented method for authenticating a user device via a device credential scoped to a common domain shared among a plurality of payment networks may be provided. The method may include receiving, by a server of a payment network, a first request redirected from a sub-domain assigned to the payment network to a domain name associated with the payment network, responsive to the first request, transmitting, to the user device, an authentication request comprising a challenge, a user identifier that identifies the user, and the common domain to which the device credential is scoped, receiving, from the user device, a response, accessing the device credential, the device credential having been stored by the payment network, validating the response based on the device credential, and causing, by the server, the user identifier and the device credential to be federated to the other ones of the plurality of payment networks based on the validating.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2021Publication date: July 7, 2022Applicant: MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATEDInventors: Edward Neil LIVINGSTON, Rory MACDONALD, Robert OUELLETTE, Grace LIM, Fred M. PACHER
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Publication number: 20070083678Abstract: This invention (The Customer Contact Channel Changer) enables the integration of different Customer Contact Channels such as live call centre ACD (Automatic Call Distribution) agents, ADSI (Analog Display Services Interface) enhanced IVR (Interactive Voice Response) systems and WWW (World Wide Web) servers. The world wide web servers are used to allow customers with computer equipment to access information from an organizations databases in a self service mode. Frequently these customers have questions best answered by human ACD agents. With this invention the connection between the customer with the question and the agent with the answer is done quickly and efficiently with both parties sharing screens of common information. Also control is retained by the customer to make the call happen when they want it.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: April 12, 2007Applicant: INNOVATIA, INC.Inventors: Thomas Bateman, Bruce Kierstead, William Noble, Timothy Curry, John Lockett, Laurie Mersereau, Robert Ouellette
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Patent number: 7128789Abstract: An absorbent, low-linting fibrous structure comprising an entangled web of synthetic fibers, wherein fibers of at least one of said top surface and said bottom surface are surface bonded, such as by thermal or adhesive bonding. The web is absorbent, has low density, is resistant to linting, and can retain structural integrity at high temperatures. The structure can be made by forming a web of synthetic fibers, entangling the fibers of the web, such as by needling or hydroentangling, and bonding the fibers at the surface of the web by thermal or adhesive bonding.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2003Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: William Robert Ouellette, Robert Allan Johnson, Bruce Neil Hall
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Publication number: 20040137211Abstract: The present invention provides a web of entangled synthetic fibers, wherein said fibers are eccentric bicomponent fibers. The present invention further provides a method of absorbing oil from foods comprising contacting a web of entangled, eccentric bicomponent fibers with oil-containing food prior to, during, or subsequent to preparation of such foods, especially but not limited to during or subsequent to cooking such foods wherein said web is exposed to temperatures at above about 120 C.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2004Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventors: William Robert Ouellette, Robert Allan Johnson, John William Toussant
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Patent number: 6673158Abstract: The present invention provides a web of entangled synthetic fibers, wherein said fibers are eccentric bicomponent fibers. The present invention further provides a method of absorbing oil from foods by contacting a web of entangled, eccentric bicomponent fibers with oil-containing food prior to, during, or subsequent to preparation of such foods, especially but not limited to during or subsequent to cooking such foods wherein said web is exposed to temperatures at above about 120 C.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2000Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: William Robert Ouellette, Robert Allen Johnson, John William Toussant
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Publication number: 20030168153Abstract: An absorbent, low-linting fibrous structure comprising an entangled web of synthetic fibers, wherein fibers of at least one of said top surface and said bottom surface are surface bonded, such as by thermal or adhesive bonding. The web is absorbent, has low density, is resistant to linting, and can retain structural integrity at high temperatures. The structure can be made by forming a web of synthetic fibers, entangling the fibers of the web, such as by needling or hydroentangling, and bonding the fibers at the surface of the web by thermal or adhesive bonding.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2003Publication date: September 11, 2003Inventors: William Robert Ouellette, Robert Allan Johnson, Bruce Neil Hall
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Patent number: 6534174Abstract: An absorbent, low-linting fibrous structure comprising an entangled web of synthetic fibers, wherein fibers of at least one of said top surface and said bottom surface are surface bonded, such as by thermal or adhesive bonding. The web is absorbent, has low density, is resistant to linting, and can retain structural integrity at high temperatures. The structure can be made by forming a web of synthetic fibers, entangling the fibers of the web, such as by needling or hydroentangling, and bonding the fibers at the surface of the web by thermal or adhesive bonding.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2000Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: William Robert Ouellette, Robert Allan Johnson, Bruce Neil Hall
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Patent number: 6146732Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal packs comprising a unified structure having at least one continuous layer of a semirigid material which softens when heated. The thermal packs also comprise a plurality of individual heat cells, which typically comprise an exothermic composition, spaced apart and fixed throughout the unified structure. The material of the continuous layer or layers provide sufficient rigidity to maintain structural support of the heat cells, to prevent unacceptable stretching of structures of the continuous layer or layers during processing or use of the thermal packs, and to deter easy access to heat cell contents, while also providing good overall drape characteristics when heated. The thermal packs, when incorporated into body wraps, pads, and the like, provide efficient and effective heat coverage by having excellent conformity with various body forms.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1997Date of Patent: November 14, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Leane Kristine Davis, Ronald Dean Cramer, William Robert Ouellette, Dawn Michele Kimble
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Patent number: 6123717Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal neck wraps having one or more thermal packs comprising a unified structure having at least one continuous layer of semirigid material, which has different stiffness characteristics over a range of temperatures, and a plurality of heat cells, wherein the heat energy is applied to specific areas of the upper back, neck and shoulders. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposable thermal neck wraps having good conformity to user's upper back, neck, and shoulders which provides consistent, convenient, and comfortable heat application.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1998Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Leane Kristine Davis, Ronald Dean Cramer, William Robert Ouellette, Dawn Michele Kimble, Sandra Hintz Clear, Amy Michelle Martini
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Patent number: 6102937Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal neck wraps having one or more thermal packs comprising a unified structure having at least one continuous layer of semirigid material, which has different stiffness characteristics over a range of temperatures, and a plurality of heat cells, wherein the heat energy is applied to specific areas of the upper back, neck and shoulders. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposable thermal neck wraps having good conformity to user's upper back, neck, and shoulders which provides consistant, convienent, and comfortable heat application.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1996Date of Patent: August 15, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ronald Dean Cramer, Leane Kristine Davis, William Robert Ouellette
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Patent number: 6096067Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal body pads comprising one or more thermal packs having a unified structure of at least one continuous layer of a semirigid material which softens when heated and a plurality of individual heat cells, which typically comprise an exothermic composition, spaced apart and fixedly attached across the thermal pack. The material of the continuous layer or layers provide sufficient rigidity to maintain structural support of the heat cells, to prevent unacceptable stretching of structures of the continuous layer or layers during processing or use of the thermal pads, and to ensure child resistance, while also providing good overall drape characteristics when heated. The disposable thermal body pads are intended to be attached to a user's clothing on one side and to be held directly against the user's skin on the other side, for pain relief.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1996Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ronald Dean Cramer, Leane Kristine Davis, William Robert Ouellette
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Patent number: 6090234Abstract: The present invention relates to elastic laminate structures comprising an open cell polymeric mesh integrally thermal bonded between two fabric carrier layers and methods for manufacturing such laminates.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1997Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Daniel Louis Barone, William Robert Ouellette
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Patent number: 6074413Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal back wraps having one or more thermal packs comprising a plurality of heat cells, wherein heat is applied to specific areas of the user's back, for pain relief. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal back wraps having good conformity to user's back which provides consistent, convenient and comfortable heat application.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1998Date of Patent: June 13, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Leane Kristine Davis, Ronald Dean Cramer, William Robert Ouellette, Dawn Michele Kimble, Amy Michelle Martini
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Patent number: 6048326Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal knee wraps having one or more thermal packs comprising a plurality of heat cells, wherein heat is applied to the user's knee. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal knee wraps having good conformity to user's knee which provide consistent, convenient and comfortable heat application.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1997Date of Patent: April 11, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Leane Kristine Davis, Ronald Dean Cramer, William Robert Ouellette, Dawn Michele Kimble
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Patent number: 6024761Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal uniaxial joint wraps having an elastic laminate structure formed from a polymeric mesh and two fabric carrier layers, and one or more heat cells, preferably one or more thermal packs comprising a plurality of individual heat cells, wherein heat is applied to specific areas of the user's body, preferably for the knee and/or elbow, preferably for pain relief. These wraps provide good conformity to user's body to deliver consistent, convenient and comfortable heat application.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1999Date of Patent: February 15, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Daniel Louis Barone, William Robert Ouellette
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Patent number: 6019782Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal body pads comprising one or more thermal packs having a unified structure of at least one continuous layer of a semirigid material which softens when heated and a plurality of individual heat cells, spaced apart and fixed within or to the unified structure of the thermal pack. The disposable thermal body pads are intended to be attached to a user's clothing on one side and to be held directly against the user's skin on the other side. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposable thermal body pads having good conformity to user's body which provides consistent, convenient and comfortable heat application. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to such disposable thermal body pads intended for relieving menstrual pain.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1997Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Leane Kristine Davis, Ronald Dean Cramer, William Robert Ouellette, Dawn Michele Kimble
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Patent number: 6020040Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal packs comprising a unified structure having at least one continuous layer of a semirigid material which softens when heated. The thermal packs also comprise a plurality of individual heat cells, which typically comprise an exothermic composition, spaced apart and fixedly attached across the unified structure. The material of the continuous layer or layers provide sufficient rigidity to maintain structural support of the heat cells, to prevent unacceptable stretching of structures of the continuous layer or layers during processing or use of the thermal packs, and to ensure child resistance, while also providing good overall drape characteristics when heated. The thermal packs, when incorporated into body wraps, pads, and the like, provide uniform heat coverage by having excellent conformity with various body forms.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1996Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ronald Dean Cramer, Leane Kristine Davis, William Robert Ouellette
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Patent number: 5925072Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable thermal back wraps having one or more thermal packs comprising a plurality of heat cells, wherein heat is applied to specific areas of the user's lower back, for pain relief. More particularly, the present invention relates to disposable elastic thermal back wraps having good conformity to user's back which provides consistent, convenient and comfortable heat application.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1996Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ronald Dean Cramer, Leane Kristine Davis, William Robert Ouellette