Patents by Inventor Sean McIntosh

Sean McIntosh 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: 20240156380
    Abstract: A testing system for conducting electrochemistry analysis of a specimen sample is provided. The testing system includes a testing receptacle device and a diagnostic device. The testing receptacle device includes a receptacle having an interior space defined therein and a lid configured to be secured on an upper end of the receptacle. The lid includes an opening extending into the receptacle and a cartridge slot for receiving a test sensor cartridge having a functionalized electrode strip with an electrode well contact point provided thereon. The diagnostic device is configured as a potentiostat or similar device and includes a docking port for receiving a lower end of the testing receptacle device. The testing system is configured for receiving a specimen sample through the opening in the receptacle lid and placing the specimen sample in contact with the electrode well contact point of the functionalized electrode strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventor: Sean MCINTOSH
  • Patent number: 11717202
    Abstract: A testing system for conducting electrochemistry analysis of a specimen sample is provided. The testing system includes a testing receptacle device and a diagnostic device. The testing receptacle device includes a receptacle having an interior space defined therein and a lid configured to be secured on an upper end of the receptacle. The lid includes an opening extending into the receptacle and a cartridge slot for receiving a test sensor cartridge having a functionalized electrode strip with an electrode well contact point provided thereon. The diagnostic device is configured as a potentiostat or similar device and includes a docking port for receiving a lower end of the testing receptacle device. The testing system is configured for receiving a specimen sample through the opening in the receptacle lid and placing the specimen sample in contact with the electrode well contact point of the functionalized electrode strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Foothold Labs Inc.
    Inventor: Sean McIntosh
  • Patent number: 11720932
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product are disclosed that improve the efficiency and speed with which promotions can be generated. The method includes creating a promotion builder document, wherein the promotion builder document comprises a set of data elements guiding assembly of a promotion. The method further includes storing the promotion builder document in a memory connected to a computer network, and authorizing, by a processor, one or more remote users to access, via the computer network, the promotion builder document. The method further includes modifying the promotion builder document in response to instructions from at least one of the one or more remote users and assembling the promotion based on the promotion builder document. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: GROUPON, INC.
    Inventors: Sean McIntosh, Natalia Corominas Sustach, Francisco Jose Larrain
  • Patent number: 11694235
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, and computer readable media for programmatically generating and/or revising promotion offers for a merchant based on one or more merchant self-service indicators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: GROUPON, INC.
    Inventor: Sean McIntosh
  • Publication number: 20230204570
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are described herein for using a biosensor to detect a target species in a biological sample by electrochemical methods. The systems include a biosensor comprising a working electrode, an anchor layer, a linker, and a recognition component. Optionally, the biosensor can also include a visualization component for characterization of the biosensor by one or more microscopy techniques. In some embodiments, the methods disclosed herein include mixing a reporter molecule with a biological sample to produce a mixture, flowing the resulting mixture over the biosensor, applying an excitation signal to the electrode to initiate a chemical reaction between the reporter molecule, the target species, and the biosensor, sensing a response signal from the biosensor in response to the excitation signal, and determining, based on the response to the excitation signal, the concentration of the target species present in the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Sean MCINTOSH, Joshua SESTAK
  • Publication number: 20230196408
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product are disclosed to identify editorial content that is compatible with a promotion. The method includes receiving a selection of a promotion structure. The method further includes identifying editorial content that is compatible with the selected promotion structure. The promotion structure may optionally be selected from a list of promotion structures relating to a deal context. The method further includes transmitting the compatible editorial content to a user. Optionally, the method may include receiving a selection from the compatible editorial content, and transmitting a claim confirmation to a promotion and marketing service. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Sean McIntosh, Natalia Corominas Sustach, Ting Tu
  • Patent number: 11568442
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product are disclosed to identify editorial content that is compatible with a promotion. The method includes receiving a selection of a promotion structure. The method further includes identifying editorial content that is compatible with the selected promotion structure. The promotion structure may optionally be selected from a list of promotion structures relating to a deal context. The method further includes transmitting the compatible editorial content to a user. Optionally, the method may include receiving a selection from the compatible editorial content, and transmitting a claim confirmation to a promotion and marketing service. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: GROUPON, INC.
    Inventors: Sean McIntosh, Natalia Corominas Sustach, Ting Tu
  • Publication number: 20220245678
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product are disclosed that improve the efficiency and speed with which promotions can be generated. The method includes creating a promotion builder document, wherein the promotion builder document comprises a set of data elements guiding assembly of a promotion. The method further includes storing the promotion builder document in a memory connected to a computer network, and authorizing, by a processor, one or more remote users to access, via the computer network, the promotion builder document. The method further includes modifying the promotion builder document in response to instructions from at least one of the one or more remote users and assembling the promotion based on the promotion builder document. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Sean McIntosh, Natalia Corominas Sustach, Francisco Jose Larrain
  • Patent number: 11288711
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product are disclosed that improve the efficiency and speed with which promotions can be generated. The method includes creating a promotion builder document, wherein the promotion builder document comprises a set of data elements guiding assembly of a promotion. The method further includes storing the promotion builder document in a memory connected to a computer network, and authorizing, by a processor, one or more remote users to access, via the computer network, the promotion builder document. The method further includes modifying the promotion builder document in response to instructions from at least one of the one or more remote users and assembling the promotion based on the promotion builder document. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: GROUPON, INC.
    Inventors: Sean McIntosh, Natalia Corominas Sustach, Francisco Jose Larrain
  • Publication number: 20210350420
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, and computer readable media for programmatically generating and/or revising promotion offers for a merchant based on one or more merchant self-service indicators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Sean MCINTOSH
  • Publication number: 20200323474
    Abstract: A testing system for conducting electrochemistry analysis of a specimen sample is provided. The testing system includes a testing receptacle device and a diagnostic device. The testing receptacle device includes a receptacle having an interior space defined therein and a lid configured to be secured on an upper end of the receptacle. The lid includes an opening extending into the receptacle and a cartridge slot for receiving a test sensor cartridge having a functionalized electrode strip with an electrode well contact point provided thereon. The diagnostic device is configured as a potentiostat or similar device and includes a docking port for receiving a lower end of the testing receptacle device. The testing system is configured for receiving a specimen sample through the opening in the receptacle lid and placing the specimen sample in contact with the electrode well contact point of the functionalized electrode strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventor: Sean McIntosh
  • Publication number: 20070262194
    Abstract: A vehicle with wings and a mechanism for causing a flapping motion in wings. Each wing structure comprises a wing and a wing spar coupled to a follower via a resilient member. Each wing carrier is pivotally connected to the body and is configured to restrain lateral movement and permit rotation of the wing spar about a feathering axis. A biasing member provides torsional bias to each wing spar. A linkage, driven by an actuator, transmits cyclic motion that rotates the wing carrier about a flapping axis, which moves the follower along a follower path. A guide attached to the vehicle body lies in the path of each follower, and the follower and guide are shaped such that each wing spar has a first rotational position about its axis along a first portion of the follower path and a second rotational position along a second portion of the follower path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Sunil Agrawal, Sean McIntosh, Zaeem Kahn
  • Publication number: 20050257513
    Abstract: An improved round baler having a weight-balanced discharge ramp which pivots hydraulically from a dump position to a home position where it protects the baler's tailgate from damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Kevin Smith, Michael Fyock, Sean McIntosh, Daniel Meckley, John Unger