Patents by Inventor Shawn G. Inks

Shawn G. Inks 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: 10661797
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for limiting a speed of a vehicle. A speed control device, operably coupled with a vehicle management system, can be configured to limit an engine speed based at least upon: an identified speed of the vehicle; a pre-determined speed limit for a location of the vehicle, identified in real-time; and a pre-determined speed threshold for the vehicle. A networking component, communicatively coupled with the speed control device, can be configured to communicate wirelessly with a remote computing device to provide the speed threshold information from the remote computing device to the speed control device, and to provide vehicle-related information to the remote computing device. Additionally, the remote computing device can comprise an application that allows a user to provide the speed threshold information and receive the vehicle-related information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: IMPERIO, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis M. Chack, Shawn G. Inks, Christopher M. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20170183006
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for limiting a speed of a vehicle. A speed control device, operably coupled with a vehicle management system, can be configured to limit an engine speed based at least upon: an identified speed of the vehicle; a pre-determined speed limit for a location of the vehicle, identified in real-time; and a pre-determined speed threshold for the vehicle. A networking component, communicatively coupled with the speed control device, can be configured to communicate wirelessly with a remote computing device to provide the speed threshold information from the remote computing device to the speed control device, and to provide vehicle-related information to the remote computing device. Additionally, the remote computing device can comprise an application that allows a user to provide the speed threshold information and receive the vehicle-related information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Applicants: FirstEnergy Ventures Corp., Aytomic Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis M. Chack, Shawn G. Inks, Christopher M. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20140379447
    Abstract: This disclosure is of a system and method for using transaction cards to provide discounts to customers, where the customer initially funds the discount and then obtains a refund of the discount either simultaneously or shortly after the transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: ITI Group, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Thompson, Shawn G. Inks
  • Publication number: 20130311256
    Abstract: A platform connects customers and businesses for purchasing goods and/or services at a first price, which is less than a second price offered to the general public. Offers are made to customers through the platform under a first payment option or a second payment option. The first payment option is a pay now option where a customer pays for the voucher before receiving it, and the business pays financial consideration to the platform for the opportunity to provide the vouchers. The second payment option is a pay later option where the business pays no financial consideration to the platform for its offers. Customers pay a periodic subscription and receive the vouchers without payment. Payment for the vouchers occurs directly with the business at the time of redemption. Businesses may also be paid commissions for attracting customers to use the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: ITI GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: Shawn G. Inks
  • Publication number: 20130159071
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a new and improved method for marketing to customers and businesses may comprise the steps of providing a platform on a global computer network for buying and selling of a good and/or service; providing a business, the business selectively offering the good and/or service at a first price, wherein the good and/or service are available for sale outside of the platform at a second price, wherein the first price is less than the second price; and sending a communication from the business via the platform to the customer for the good and/or service at the first price. The customer selects its interests to receive offers from businesses they prefer. The business uses the tools necessary via the platform to market its products or services directly to customers, who have selected preferences or interests that fall into their category.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: DAILY REFERRAL, LLC
    Inventor: Shawn G. Inks