Patents by Inventor Robert Yost

Robert Yost 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: 11954197
    Abstract: A user may conduct a plurality of access requests with a plurality of resource provider computers. A processor server computer may determine whether resource provider computers store access data associated with the user in various ways, including detecting patterns in sets of a plurality of access requests conducted between the user and each of the plurality of resource provider computers. Upon detecting that access data has changed, the processor server computer may automatically send the updated access data to each of the identified resource provider computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Meredith Altenhofen, Amy Alterman, Robert Yost
  • Publication number: 20230297665
    Abstract: A user may conduct a plurality of access requests with a plurality of resource provider computers. A processor server computer may determine whether resource provider computers store access data associated with the user in various ways, including detecting patterns in sets of a plurality of access requests conducted between the user and each of the plurality of resource provider computers. Upon detecting that access data has changed, the processor server computer may automatically send the updated access data to each of the identified resource provider computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Meredith Altenhofen, Amy Alterman, Robert Yost
  • Patent number: 11675894
    Abstract: A user may conduct a plurality of access requests with a plurality of resource provider computers. A processor server computer may determine whether resource provider computers store access data associated with the user in various ways, including detecting patterns in sets of a plurality of access requests conducted between the user and each of the plurality of resource provider computers. Upon detecting that access data has changed, the processor server computer may automatically send the updated access data to each of the identified resource provider computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Meredith Altenhofen, Amy Alterman, Robert Yost
  • Publication number: 20220075865
    Abstract: A user may conduct a plurality of access requests with a plurality of resource provider computers. A processor server computer may determine whether resource provider computers store access data associated with the user in various ways, including detecting patterns in sets of a plurality of access requests conducted between the user and each of the plurality of resource provider computers. Upon detecting that access data has changed, the processor server computer may automatically send the updated access data to each of the identified resource provider computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Meredith Altenhofen, Amy Alterman, Robert Yost
  • Patent number: 11210388
    Abstract: A user may conduct a plurality of access requests with a plurality of resource provider computers. A processor server computer may determine whether resource provider computers store access data associated with the user in various ways, including detecting patterns in sets of a plurality of access requests conducted between the user and each of the plurality of resource provider computers. Upon detecting that access data has changed, the processor server computer may automatically send the updated access data to each of the identified resource provider computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Meredith Altenhofen, Amy Alterman, Robert Yost
  • Patent number: 10528992
    Abstract: Described herein is a platform and method for enabling electronic devices to initiate device-related services automatically (e.g., without user interaction), which may be services related to a primary function of the electronic device. In some embodiments, this may involve receiving a number of details from the electronic device (which may include performance metrics), identifying one or more third-party entities capable of providing a service, identifying a format or structure (e.g., a template) associated with the one or more third-party entities, populating the identified format with the details from the electronic device, and obtaining the service from one of the third-party entities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventor: Robert Yost
  • Publication number: 20190303560
    Abstract: A user may conduct a plurality of access requests with a plurality of resource provider computers. A processor server computer may determine whether resource provider computers store access data associated with the user in various ways, including detecting patterns in sets of a plurality of access requests conducted between the user and each of the plurality of resource provider computers. Upon detecting that access data has changed, the processor server computer may automatically send the updated access data to each of the identified resource provider computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Meredith Altenhofen, Amy Alterman, Robert Yost
  • Patent number: 10395284
    Abstract: Described herein is a platform and method for providing a device valuation for an electronic device based on parameter values of the electronic device. The method may comprise obtaining a model information of the electronic device and identifying a base value of the electronic device. In some embodiments, a device specific performance evaluation may be executed on a hardware component contained with the electronic device. Upon execution of the performance evaluation, a set of parameter values may be generated using input collected with respect to the performance evaluation. A valuation of the electronic device may subsequently be generated based upon the base value and the set of parameter values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Robert Yost, Yaasha Sabba
  • Publication number: 20180300776
    Abstract: Described herein is a platform and method for enabling electronic devices to initiate device-related services automatically (e.g., without user interaction), which may be services related to a primary function of the electronic device. In some embodiments, this may involve receiving a number of details from the electronic device (which may include performance metrics), identifying one or more third-party entities capable of providing a service, identifying a format or structure (e.g., a template) associated with the one or more third-party entities, populating the identified format with the details from the electronic device, and obtaining the service from one of the third-party entities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventor: Robert Yost
  • Publication number: 20180174208
    Abstract: Described herein is a platform and method for providing a device valuation for an electronic device based on parameter values of the electronic device. The method may comprise obtaining a model information of the electronic device and identifying a base value of the electronic device. In some embodiments, a device specific performance evaluation may be executed on a hardware component contained with the electronic device. Upon execution of the performance evaluation, a set of parameter values may be generated using input collected with respect to the performance evaluation. A valuation of the electronic device may subsequently be generated based upon the base value and the set of parameter values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Yost, Yaasha Sabba
  • Patent number: 9972035
    Abstract: Described herein is a platform and method for providing a device valuation for an electronic device based on parameter values of the electronic device. The method may comprise obtaining a model information of the electronic device and identifying a base value of the electronic device. In some embodiments, a device specific performance evaluation may be executed on a hardware component contained with the electronic device. Upon execution of the performance evaluation, a set of parameter values may be generated using input collected with respect to the performance evaluation. A valuation of the electronic device may subsequently be generated based upon the base value and the set of parameter values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
    Inventors: Robert Yost, Yaasha Sabba
  • Publication number: 20170236172
    Abstract: Described herein is a platform and method for providing a device valuation for an electronic device based on parameter values of the electronic device. The method may comprise obtaining a model information of the electronic device and identifying a base value of the electronic device. In some embodiments, a device specific performance evaluation may be executed on a hardware component contained with the electronic device. Upon execution of the performance evaluation, a set of parameter values may be generated using input collected with respect to the performance evaluation. A valuation of the electronic device may subsequently be generated based upon the base value and the set of parameter values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Yost, Yaasha Sabba
  • Patent number: 9672543
    Abstract: Described herein is a platform and method for providing a device valuation for an electronic device based on parameter values of the electronic device. The method may comprise obtaining a model information of the electronic device and identifying a base value of the electronic device. In some embodiments, a device specific performance evaluation may be executed on a hardware component contained with the electronic device. Upon execution of the performance evaluation, a set of parameter values may be generated using input collected with respect to the performance evaluation. A valuation of the electronic device may subsequently be generated based upon the base value and the set of parameter values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
    Inventors: Robert Yost, Yaasha Sabba
  • Patent number: 8999191
    Abstract: Refrigerant compositions are disclosed which includes (a) 57-59 total wt % pentafluoroethane (R125); (b) 38-41 total wt % 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R134a); and (c) 2.5-2.9 total wt % isobutane. More preferably, the invention is a refrigerant formulation containing a nominal composition consisting of 58.0% R125, 39.3% R134a and 2.7% R600a, subject only to the normal variations in concentrations experienced with charging and mixing refrigerants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: National Refrigerants, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Yost
  • Publication number: 20140264146
    Abstract: Refrigerant compositions are disclosed which includes (a) 57-59 total wt % pentafluoroethane (R125); (b) 38-41 total wt % 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (R134a); and (c) 2.5-2.9 total wt % isobutane. More preferably, the invention is a refrigerant formulation containing a nominal composition consisting of 58.0% R125, 39.3% R134a and 2.7% R600a, subject only to the normal variations in concentrations experienced with charging and mixing refrigerants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Yost
  • Publication number: 20070012151
    Abstract: A tool guiding device includes a first member, a second member and a third member. The second member connects to the first member. The second member includes an opening through which a working member of an associated tool extends. The third member connects to the first member. The third member includes a surface configured to contact an edge of an associated sheet that is to be cut by the associated tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Applicant: INTERACTIVE TOOL TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventor: Robert Yost
  • Patent number: 5678412
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method for changing lubricant types in closed cooling systems such as refrigeration, air-conditioning machinery, and the like. The present invention is also applicable to heat pumps. The method of the present invention may be used on such systems that comprise one or more compressors, one or more evaporators, and one or more condensers. The method of the present invention allows the original compressor lubricant to be drained and replaced with a new lubricant; typically a lubricant of a different type than the original lubricant. Through use of the method of the present invention, all accessible points in the system (i.e., the compressor, the high side oil separator, if so equipped, and the accumulator, if so equipped, etc.) may be drained of the original lubricant and recharged with a new lubricant. After this is done, the original lubricant may still remain in the evaporator, condenser, and/or associated fluid lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: Integral Sciences Incorporated
    Inventors: John J. Byrne, Michael E. Shows, Robert Yost