Patents by Inventor Timothy A. Barlow

Timothy A. Barlow 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: 20140270106
    Abstract: A customizable interactive voice response system and method. The customizable interactive voice response system and method can include a menu presented after a phone number associated with an interactive voice response (IVR) system is dialed; an introductory message; a prompt for a personal identification number (PIN); a communication link that transmits and receives data associated with the PIN between the IVR and a remotely located server after a successful PIN entry; and a customized experience presented after the IVR receives data associated with the PIN.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Timothy BARLOW
  • Patent number: 6168824
    Abstract: A method of monitoring and regulating the viscosity of paint in an automotive paint application is provided. The method includes delivering paint to the paint application system with a pump. Continuously monitoring the pressure that the paint is delivered to the paint application by the pump. Returning the paint which is not applied to the automotive vehicle by the paint application system through a return line. Continuously monitoring the pressure of the paint flowing through the return line. Continuously calculating the viscosity from the pressure differential between the delivery pressure and the return line pressure and the flow rate in the return line and the fluid resistance of the paint application system to determine the viscosity of the paint. Delivering the paint from the return line to a sump. Selectively adding thinners to the paint to cause the paint to have a predetermined level of viscosity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy A. Barlow, Wayne T. Rozan