Patents by Inventor Spencer White
Spencer White 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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Patent number: 10926918Abstract: The present invention is to provide a plastic pallet with reinforcements with a great resistance to bending caused by the placing of mechanisms used for transport and storage thereof, such as those caused by racking load. Likewise, the present invention is to disclose a plastic pallet with reinforcements such as inserts, which support a larger load compared with the conventional pallets without substantially incrementing the total weight.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Plásticos Técnicos Mexicanos, S.A. DE C.V.Inventors: Marshall Spencer White, Jose Ricardo Peña Zapata, Juan Pedro Baca Sänchez, Alejandro Gómez Caudillo
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Publication number: 20200114654Abstract: An example system includes an imaging device and a consumable storage unit. The imaging device includes at least one consumable used in operation of the imaging device and a controller. The consumable storage unit includes at least one cavity to store a replacement consumable therein. The replacement consumable is inaccessible for use in operation of the imaging device. The controller is communicatively coupled to the consumable storage unit to receive a signal indicative of presence or absence of replacement consumable in the consumable storage unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2017Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Bradley Spencer White, Daniel Scott Ellis
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Publication number: 20200086597Abstract: A 3D foam component for an article of footwear and a method for manufacturing a 3D foam component for an article of footwear is provided. The method includes a sequential deposition of liquid droplets of liquid polymer material onto an object carrier. A blowing agent is introduced to the molten polymer prior to or sequentially with or after the discharge of a liquid droplet. The resulting component includes a plurality of foam pellets formed by the expansion and cooling of droplets of liquid polymer material injected with the blowing agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Alexander W. Jessiman, Andrea A. Paulson, Christopher J. Mahoney, J. Spencer White
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Publication number: 20190359378Abstract: The present invention is to provide a plastic pallet with reinforcements with a great resistance to bending caused by the placing of mechanisms used for transport and storage thereof, such as those caused by racking load. Likewise, the present invention is to disclose a plastic pallet with reinforcements such as inserts, which support a larger load compared with the conventional pallets without substantially incrementing the total weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2016Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Marshall Spencer WHITE, Jose Ricardo PEÑA ZAPATA, Juan Pedro BACA SÁNCHEZ, Alejandro GÓMEZ CAUDILLO
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Publication number: 20190350308Abstract: A system and method for molding a component within a molding system having a mold cavity that includes at least one controlled compression region associated with and adjacent to a movable mold part. In one embodiment, the mold cavity may include a reference compression region for which the movable mold part is configured to substantially avoid affecting or to substantially act independently, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Andrea A. Paulson, Alexander W. Jessiman, Christopher J. Mahoney, J. Spencer White
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Publication number: 20190126580Abstract: A sole component molded with different portions molded from different bead foams where there is a gradual transition between the different bead foams, as well as a method and apparatus for manufacturing the same. The molding system includes a mold cavity that is partially divided into at least two adjacent mold regions by at least one blade. The blade does not fully separate adjacent regions, but instead defines a space allowing beads introduced into adjacent regions to intermingle or overlap at the interface between the mold regions. The size, shape and configuration of the blade and the space may vary from application to application. The molding system may include a blade retractor that allows the blade to be retracted after the beads are loaded and before the beads are joined. The different bead foams may be different expanded thermoplastic polyurethane bead foams that vary in density or hardness or color.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Andrea A. Paulson, Alexander W. Jessiman, Christopher J. Mahoney, J. Spencer White
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Publication number: 20160302517Abstract: A footwear construction having a strobel-stitched bottomed upper and a sole assembly with a topsole disposed above the strobel board. The topsole is manufactured from a foam having an average modulus at a stress of 535 kilopascals of from about 750 kilopascals to about 950 kilopascals. The foam also has an energy efficiency of at least about 78%, and a dynamic compression set of less than about 10%. The sole assembly may include an inner sole disposed above the topsole. The inner sole may be manufactured from EVA foam. The topsole may have a thickness of at least 1 mm, the inner sole may have a thickness of at least 3 mm, and the total thickness of the topsole and inner sole may be at least 5 mm. The sole assembly may include a midsole, and possibly an outsole, disposed below the strobel board.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Alexander W. Jessiman, J. Spencer White, Andrea A. Paulson, Christopher J. Mahoney, Patrick G. O'Malley
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Patent number: 9053474Abstract: Systems and methods for handling point-of-sale transactions using a mobile device are provided herein. In one embodiment, a method for providing payment via a mobile device in a transaction for a good or service can include receiving a selection on the mobile device of a transaction account from which to fund payment in a transaction for a good or service. The method can further include generating and sending a notification to a network processing system (NPS). The notification can identify the selected transaction account. The NPS can be configured to associate the selected transaction account with an NPS account for one or more future transactions. The method can further include sending a customer identifier to a point-of-sale (POS) system via a short-range communications medium to complete the transaction. In another embodiment, methods for handling payment in a mobile e-commerce network are provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventor: Spencer White
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Patent number: 8618915Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes a processor mounted on a battery pack and a communication pathway from the processor to an electronic device comprising power battery contacts. The apparatus also includes an antenna mounted on the battery pack and coupled to the processor and adapted to transmit and receive data. A method is provided that includes installing an integrated chip including a processor and an antenna on a battery pack. The method also includes coupling the integrated chip and an electronic device when the battery pack is installed in the electronic device using power battery contacts. A high frequency signal superimposed on a direct current carried through the power battery contacts operates to send data between the processor and the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2009Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Robert Miller, Spencer White
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Patent number: 8434244Abstract: A cushioning member for an article of footwear. The cushioning member is a flexible bladder having a fluidly interconnected heel chamber and forefoot chamber. The bladder is disposed above the sole and beneath the wearer's foot to provided added cushioning to the wearer. The bladder contains air at slightly above ambient pressure and can be formed by thermoforming or by welding two sheets of resilient, flexible material together. A connecting passage fluidly connects the heel chamber and the forefoot chamber. The connecting passage is narrow to control the flow of air between the two chambers.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Reebok International LimitedInventors: Paul E. Litchfield, Matthew J. Montross, Steven F. Smith, J. Spencer White, Alexander W. Jessiman
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Publication number: 20110148595Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes a processor mounted on a battery pack and a communication pathway from the processor to an electronic device comprising power battery contacts. The apparatus also includes an antenna mounted on the battery pack and coupled to the processor and adapted to transmit and receive data. A method is provided that includes installing an integrated chip including a processor and an antenna on a battery pack. The method also includes coupling the integrated chip and an electronic device when the battery pack is installed in the electronic device using power battery contacts. A high frequency signal superimposed on a direct current carried through the power battery contacts operates to send data between the processor and the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Robert Miller, Spencer White
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Publication number: 20100161433Abstract: Systems and methods for handling point-of-sale transactions using a mobile device are provided herein. In one embodiment, a method for providing payment via a mobile device in a transaction for a good or service can include receiving a selection on the mobile device of a transaction account from which to fund payment in a transaction for a good or service. The method can further include generating and sending a notification to a network processing system (NPS). The notification can identify the selected transaction account. The NPS can be configured to associate the selected transaction account with an NPS account for one or more future transactions. The method can further include sending a customer identifier to a point-of-sale (POS) system via a short-range communications medium to complete the transaction. In another embodiment, methods for handling payment in a mobile e-commerce network are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventor: Spencer White
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Publication number: 20090165333Abstract: A cushioning member for an article of footwear. The cushioning member is a flexible bladder having a fluidly interconnected heel chamber and forefoot chamber. The bladder is disposed above the sole and beneath the wearer's foot to provided added cushioning to the wearer. The bladder contains air at slightly above ambient pressure and can be formed by thermoforming or by welding two sheets of resilient, flexible material together. A connecting passage fluidly connects the heel chamber and the forefoot chamber. The connecting passage is narrow to control the flow of air between the two chambers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2009Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: Paul E. LITCHFIELD, Matthew J. Montross, Steven F. Smith, J. Spencer White, Alexander W. Jessiman
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Patent number: 7475498Abstract: A cushioning member for an article of footwear. The cushioning member is a flexible bladder having a fluidly interconnected heel chamber and forefoot chamber. The bladder is disposed above the sole and beneath the wearer's foot to provided added cushioning to the wearer. The bladder contains air at slightly above ambient pressure and can be formed by thermoforming or by welding two sheets of resilient, flexible material together. A connecting passage fluidly connects the heel chamber and the forefoot chamber. The connecting passage is narrow to control the flow of air between the two chambers.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2006Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, Matthew J. Montross, Steven F. Smith, J. Spencer White, Alexander W. Jessiman
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Patent number: 7181867Abstract: A cushioning member for an article of footwear. The cushioning member is a flexible bladder having a fluidly interconnected heel chamber and forefoot chamber. The bladder is disposed above the sole and beneath the wearer's foot to provided added cushioning to the wearer. The bladder contains air at slightly above ambient pressure and can be formed by thermoforming or by welding two sheets of resilient, flexible material together. A connecting passage fluidly connects the heel chamber and the forefoot chamber. The connecting passage is narrow to control the flow of air between the two chambers.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2005Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, Matthew J. Montross, Steven F. Smith, J. Spencer White, Alexander W. Jessiman
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Patent number: 6845573Abstract: A cushioning member for an article of footwear. The cushioning member is a flexible bladder having a fluidly interconnected heel chamber and forefoot chamber. The bladder is disposed above the sole and beneath the wearer's foot to provided added cushioning to the wearer. The bladder contains air at slightly above ambient pressure and can be formed by thermoforming or by welding two sheets of resilient, flexible material together. A connecting passage fluidly connects the heel chamber and the forefoot chamber. The connecting passage is narrow to control the flow of air between the two chambers.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2002Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, Matthew J. Montross, Steven F. Smith, J. Spencer White, Alexander W. Jessiman
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Publication number: 20030019128Abstract: A cushioning member for an article of footwear. The cushioning member is a flexible bladder having a fluidly interconnected heel chamber and forefoot chamber. The bladder is disposed above the sole and beneath the wearer's foot to provided added cushioning to the wearer. The bladder contains air at slightly above ambient pressure and can be formed by thermoforming or by welding two sheets of resilient, flexible material together. A connecting passage fluidly connects the heel chamber and the forefoot chamber. The connecting passage is narrow to control the flow of air between the two chambers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, Matthew J. Montross, Steven F. Smith, J. Spencer White, Alexander W. Jessiman
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Patent number: 6453577Abstract: A support and cushioning system for an article of footwear. The system includes a resilient insert disposed between a midsole and an outsole of a shoe. The resilient insert includes several chambers disposed in a heel portion of the resilient insert These chambers are fluidly interconnected to each other via periphery passages. The resilient insert also includes several chambers disposed in a forefoot portion of the resilient insert. These chambers are also fluidly interconnected to each other. A connecting passage connects the chambers in the heel portion and the chambers in the forefoot portion of the resilient insert. A bladder having a fluidly interconnected heel chamber and forefoot chamber is also inserted above the midsole to provided added cushioning to the wearer. In one embodiment, the resilient insert contains air at ambient pressure and the bladder contains air at slightly above ambient pressure.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1999Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, Matthew J. Montross, Steven F. Smith, J. Spencer White, Alexander W. Jessiman
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Patent number: 6354020Abstract: A support and cushioning system for an article of footwear. The system includes a resilient insert disposed between a midsole and an outsole of a shoe. The resilient insert includes several chambers disposed in a heel portion of the resilient insert. These chambers are fluidly interconnected to each other via heel chamber interconnection passages. The resilient insert also includes several chambers disposed in a forefoot portion of the resilient insert. These chambers are also fluidly interconnected to each other. A connecting passage connects at least one of the chambers in the heel portion and at least one of the chambers in the forefoot portion of the resilient insert. A bladder having a fluidly interconnected heel chamber and forefoot chamber is also inserted above the midsole to provided added cushioning to the wearer. In one embodiment, the resilient insert contains air at ambient pressure and the bladder contains air at slightly above ambient pressure.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1999Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: Neal F. X. Kimball, Andrew A. Bjornson, J. Spencer White, Alexander W. Jessiman
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Patent number: 6042415Abstract: An insulation displacement connector, which may be compatible with two or more types of insertion tools, has a plurality of teeth defining slots therebetween for wire insertion. A ledge is formed a the base of the teeth as one, non-castellated, side thereof and an anvil is provided on the ledge for each slot. The anvil extends into the slot and provides a terminating surface for a chisel type insulation displacement connector.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1997Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Assignee: Molex IncorporatedInventors: Rowland Spencer White, David Ernest Ivey