Patents by Inventor Timothy Clay
Timothy Clay 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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Publication number: 20240086855Abstract: A method for managing timesheet information of a contingent laborer is disclosed. The method includes receiving a request to access a timesheet application. The method further includes verifying a user identifier of the contingent laborer. The method further includes obtaining timesheet information of the contingent laborer from an application server. The method further includes providing the timesheet information of the contingent laborer for display on a user interface. The method further includes predicting whether the contingent laborer is clocking-in or clocking-out based at least in part on the timesheet information. The method further includes updating, based on the prediction, the user interface of the timesheet application to accentuate either a clock-in button or a clock-out button. The method further includes receiving a clock value and generating a time-entry record based on the clock value. The method further includes providing the time-entry record to the application server.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Steven S. Shoemaker, Timothy Clay Campbell
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Patent number: 11920823Abstract: An automated flush system for an evaporative cooling system may be employed in barns or other facilities that house animals to provide cooling and to reduce production loss. The evaporative cooling control system may include an automated flush system that has a controllable valve at a flush end of the cooling system. Based on a timer, the controllable valve is opened and water drains (e.g., pumped or gravity feed) out of the cooling pad enclosure. Fresh water is introduced at the “fill” end of the system, rinsing out the evaporative cooling pads. After a predetermined time, the valve at the flush end of the system is closed, and the fresh water refills the cooling pad enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Hog Slat, Inc.Inventors: Tyler Clay Marion, Timothy Glenn King
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Patent number: 9805386Abstract: A computer implemented method, data processing system, and computer program product for distributing and redeeming manufacturer coupons for a product purchase in a retail environment. The data processing system of a retailer (hereinafter the loyalty coupon system) receives an electronic coupon from a manufacturer. The loyalty coupon system links the product to the inventory control system of the retail environment. The loyalty coupon system then targets the electronic coupon to customers that have subscribed to the loyalty coupon system. The coupon system provides for the communication of the product coupon directly to each subscribed customer on the list. Upon a customer selecting the coupon, the loyalty coupon system configures a customer reward. Upon the customer purchasing the product using their loyalty card, the loyalty coupon system disburses the customer reward at the point of sale. The manufacturer is billed for the redeemed coupon.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holding CorporationInventors: Brian Jeffrey Davis, Timothy Clay Doyle, Todd Donald McCormack
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Publication number: 20170307576Abstract: Described is a personal device and methods for measuring the concentration of an analyte in a sample of gas. The device and method may utilize a chemically selective sensor element with low power consumption integrated with circuitry that enables wireless communication between the sensor and any suitable personal electronic device such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer. In preferred form, the sensor circuitry relies upon the quantum capacitance effect of graphene as a transduction mechanism. Also in preferred form, the device and method employ the functionalization of the graphene-based sensor to determine the concentration of an analyte in exhaled breath.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2016Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Timothy Clay Anglin, JR., Timothy D. Bemer, Joseph C. Jensen
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Publication number: 20160334386Abstract: Described is a personal device and methods for measuring the concentration of an analyte in a sample of gas. The device and method may utilize a chemically selective sensor element with low power consumption integrated with circuitry that enables wireless communication between the sensor and any suitable electronic readout such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer. In preferred form, the sensor circuitry relies upon the quantum capacitance effect of graphene as a transduction mechanism. Also in preferred form, the device and method employ the functionalization of the graphene-based sensor to determine the concentration of nitric oxide in exhaled breath.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Timothy Clay Anglin, JR., Timothy D. Bemer, Joseph C. Jensen
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Patent number: 9366664Abstract: Described is a personal device and methods for measuring the concentration of an analyte in a sample of gas. The device and method may utilize a chemically selective sensor element with low power consumption integrated with circuitry that enables wireless communication between the sensor and any suitable electronic readout such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer. In preferred form, the sensor circuitry relies upon the quantum capacitance effect of graphene as a transduction mechanism. Also in preferred form, the device and method employ the functionalization of the graphene-based sensor to determine the concentration of nitric oxide in exhaled breath.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Andas Inc.Inventors: Timothy Clay Anglin, Jr., Timothy D. Bemer, Joseph C. Jensen
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Patent number: 9250655Abstract: The illustrative embodiments described herein provide an apparatus and method for changing a display mode. The apparatus includes a graphical user interface having one of a set of display modes. The set of display modes include a passive matrix display mode and an active matrix display mode. The apparatus also includes a switch capable of changing the display mode of the graphical user interface from one display mode to another display mode in the set of display modes.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2007Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Brian Jeffrey Davis, Timothy Clay Doyle, Todd Donald McCormack
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Publication number: 20150338390Abstract: Described is a personal device and methods for measuring the concentration of an analyte in a sample of gas. The device and method may utilize a chemically selective sensor element with low power consumption integrated with circuitry that enables wireless communication between the sensor and any suitable electronic readout such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer. In preferred form, the sensor circuitry relies upon the quantum capacitance effect of graphene as a transduction mechanism. Also in preferred form, the device and method employ the functionalization of the graphene-based sensor to determine the concentration of nitric oxide in exhaled breath.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2014Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: ANDAS, INC.Inventors: Timothy Clay Anglin, Jr., Timothy D. Bemer, Joseph C. Jensen
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Patent number: 9011779Abstract: Described is a personal device and methods for measuring the concentration of an analyte in a sample of gas. The device and method may utilize a chemically selective sensor element with low power consumption integrated with circuitry that enables wireless communication between the sensor and any suitable electronic readout such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer. In preferred form, the sensor circuitry relies upon the quantum capacitance effect of graphene as a transduction mechanism. Also in preferred form, the device and method employ the functionalization of the graphene-based sensor to determine the concentration of ethanol in exhaled breath.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2014Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Andas Inc.Inventors: Timothy Clay Anglin, Jr., Timothy D. Bemer, Joseph C. Jensen
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Publication number: 20140189670Abstract: Systems and methods are directed to tailoring applications for an electrical device. An electrical device can include a processor and a device performance module operatively connected to the processor. The device performance module can assess one or more performance capabilities of the electrical device. In one implementation, the device performance module can adjust an application based on one or more of the assessed performance capabilities of the electrical device. In another implementation, the device performance module can report the one or more assessed performance capabilities to an application repository. The electrical device can receive a list of suitable applications for the electrical device based on the one or more assessed performance capabilities from the application repository. In response to receiving the list, the device performance module can present at least a subset of suitable applications for the electrical device to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2012Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: OPENPEAK INC.Inventor: Timothy Clay
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Publication number: 20140025474Abstract: A computer implemented method, data processing system, and computer program product for distributing and redeeming manufacturer coupons for a product purchase in a retail environment. The data processing system of a retailer (hereinafter the loyalty coupon system) receives an electronic coupon from a manufacturer. The loyalty coupon system links the product to the inventory control system of the retail environment. The loyalty coupon system then targets the electronic coupon to customers that have subscribed to the loyalty coupon system. The coupon system provides for the communication of the product coupon directly to each subscribed customer on the list. Upon a customer selecting the coupon, the loyalty coupon system configures a customer reward. Upon the customer purchasing the product using their loyalty card, the loyalty coupon system disburses the customer reward at the point of sale. The manufacturer is billed for the redeemed coupon.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings CorporationInventors: Brian Jeffrey Davis, Timothy Clay Doyle, Todd Donald McCormack
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Patent number: 8560383Abstract: A computer implemented method, data processing system, and computer program product for distributing, and redeeming manufacturer coupons for a product purchase in a retail environment. With the mechanism of the illustrative embodiments, the data processing system of a retailer (hereinafter the loyalty coupon system) receives an electronic coupon from a manufacturer. The loyalty coupon system links the product to the inventory control system of the retail environment. The loyalty coupon system then targets the electronic coupon to customers that have subscribed to the loyalty coupon system. The coupon system provides for the communication of the product coupon directly to each subscribed customer on the list. Upon a customer selecting the coupon, the loyalty coupon system configures a customer reward. Upon the customer purchasing the product using their loyalty card, the loyalty coupon system disburses the customer reward at the point of sale. The manufacturer is billed for the redeemed coupon.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2006Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holding CorporationInventors: Brian Jeffrey Davis, Timothy Clay Doyle, Todd Donald McCormack
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Patent number: 8448857Abstract: One embodiment provides a method of handling for-sale items while shopping at a brick-and-mortar store, including inventorying, tracking, and scanning the for-sale items at checkout. Customers select and bag items while they shop. Each item includes an RFID tag uniquely identifying the item or category of item. The customer brings the shopping cart to an unloading zone of a checkout station. Another, empty shopping cart is positioned in an unloading zone. The customer may receive electronic guidance in positioning the shopping carts. As the customer moves the bags from the shopping cart in the unloading zone to the shopping cart in the loading zone, the bags are scanned by the RFID scanner without removing the items from the bags. Redundant RFID scanners may be provided to increase reliability, and a UPC scanner may be provided as a backup. The shopping carts at the loading zone and unloading zone may be weighed and the weights compared, to guard against possible theft of goods.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings CorporationInventors: Brian Jeffrey Davis, Timothy Clay Doyle, Todd Donald McCormack
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Patent number: 7770476Abstract: In one embodiment, air is automatically sampled within a zone of interest in response to an event caused by a mammal. The release of material from the mammal may be induced by directing an increased velocity airflow at the mammal or by introducing a sneezing agent into the zone of interest and capturing the air sample after the mammal has sneezed. Materials contained within the sampled air may include organic material such as skin, hair, saliva, or mucus, and gases such as CO2 and methane. The materials may be forensically analyzed to confirm the presence or to determine the identity of the mammal. The organic materials may contain DNA, in which case the forensic analysis may include a DNA analysis to determine the identity of the mammal.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Brian Jeffrey Davis, Timothy Clay Doyle, Todd Donald McCormack
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Publication number: 20090153473Abstract: The illustrative embodiments described herein provide an apparatus and method for changing a display mode. The apparatus includes a graphical user interface having one of a set of display modes. The set of display modes include a passive matrix display mode and an active matrix display mode. The apparatus also includes a switch capable of changing the display mode of the graphical user interface from one display mode to another display mode in the set of display modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2007Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Jeffrey Davis, Timothy Clay Doyle, Todd Donald McCormack
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Publication number: 20090145965Abstract: One embodiment provides a method of handling for-sale items while shopping at a brick-and-mortar store, including inventorying, tracking, and scanning the for-sale items at checkout. Customers select and bag items while they shop. Each item includes an RFID tag uniquely identifying the item or category of item. The customer brings the shopping cart to an unloading zone of a checkout station. Another, empty shopping cart is positioned in an unloading zone. The customer may receive electronic guidance in positioning the shopping carts. As the customer moves the bags from the shopping cart in the unloading zone to the shopping cart in the loading zone, the bags are scanned by the RFID scanner without removing the items from the bags. Redundant RFID scanners may be provided to increase reliability, and a UPC scanner may be provided as a backup. The shopping carts at the loading zone and unloading zone may be weighed and the weights compared, to guard against possible theft of goods.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Brian Jeffrey Davis, Timothy Clay Dolye, Todd Donald McCormack
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Publication number: 20090133513Abstract: In one embodiment, air is automatically sampled within a zone of interest in response to an event caused by a mammal. The release of material from the mammal may be induced by directing an increased velocity airflow at the mammal or by introducing a sneezing agent into the zone of interest and capturing the air sample after the mammal has sneezed. Materials contained within the sampled air may include organic material such as skin, hair, saliva, or mucus, and gases such as CO2 and methane. The materials may be forensically analyzed to confirm the presence or to determine the identity of the mammal. The organic materials may contain DNA, in which case the forensic analysis may include a DNA analysis to determine the identity of the mammal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2007Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Jeffrey Davis, Timothy Clay Doyle, Todd Donald McCormack
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Publication number: 20080077486Abstract: A computer implemented method, data processing system, and computer program product for distributing, and redeeming manufacturer coupons for a product purchase in a retail environment. With the mechanism of the illustrative embodiments, the data processing system of a retailer (hereinafter the loyalty coupon system) receives an electronic coupon from a manufacturer. The loyalty coupon system links the product to the inventory control system of the retail environment. The loyalty coupon system then targets the electronic coupon to customers that have subscribed to the loyalty coupon system. The coupon system provides for the communication of the product coupon directly to each subscribed customer on the list. Upon a customer selecting the coupon, the loyalty coupon system configures a customer reward. Upon the customer purchasing the product using their loyalty card, the loyalty coupon system disburses the customer reward at the point of sale. The manufacturer is billed for the redeemed coupon.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Brian Jeffrey Davis, Timothy Clay Doyle, Todd Donald McCormack
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Publication number: 20050229112Abstract: The invention concerns a system (100) and method (300, 600) of conveying an image (400, 700, 800) position. The method includes the steps of displaying (312, 612) at least a portion of an image on a display (112) and modifying (314, 614) the portion of the image to convey to a user a position of the portion of the image in relation to the entire image. The image can include a background (412) and at least one symbol (410) superimposed on the background. The modifying step can include graduating (316) the contrast of at least a portion of the background in relation to the symbols. In addition, the step of graduating the contrast includes varying (318) at least one of the hue, brightness and saturation of the background.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2004Publication date: October 13, 2005Inventors: Timothy Clay, Timothy Klemm, James Mason, Joseph Patino
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Patent number: 6839441Abstract: A sound mixing control console used in live concert performances, etc., includes a master control section having motorized knobs for controlling variable parameters such as input gain, pan, frequency equalization and the like of individual input channels. Each of plural input channels includes a dedicated fader for controlling output level and a selector switch for applying the master control section to that channel for controlling other variable parameters besides output level. A memory subsystem stores and recalls the positions of the motorized knobs. When an input channel is selected, the knobs of the master control section assume positions corresponding to the current values of the variable parameters, which may then be adjusted manually and stored. Signal processing is carried out by digitally-controlled circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1998Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Showco, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Clay Powers, Howard Churchill Page