Patents by Inventor Timothy Lloyd
Timothy Lloyd 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: 20230394583Abstract: Computer-implemented customer partner program methods, systems, and computer-readable media are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Brian Richard Fast, Timothy Lloyd Bratz
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Publication number: 20160320328Abstract: A hand-held test meter for use with an electrochemical-based analytical test strip in the determination of an analyte in a bodily fluid sample includes a housing (110), a micro-controller (112) disposed in the housing, an operating range test strip simulation circuit block (“ORTSSCB” 114) disposed in the housing and a strip port connector (“SPC” 106) configured to operationally receive an electrochemical-based analytical test strip. The ORTSSCB is in electrical communication with the SPC. In addition, the ORTSSCB is configured to simulate an electrochemical-based analytical test strip inserted into the SPC and an operating range of bodily fluid samples applied to such an electrochemical-based analytical test strip by sequentially presenting a plurality of electrical loads. Each of the plurality of electrical loads is configured as a first resistor in series with a parallel configuration of a second resistor and a first capacitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2014Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Timothy LLOYD, David MCCOLL, Rossano MASSARI, Christian FORLANI
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Publication number: 20160299097Abstract: An analyte meter having a test strip port is configured to transmit an electric signal through a received test strip with a sample. A pair of electrodes apply the electric signal and receive an electrical response from the test strip. A processing unit analyzes the electrical response and uses the response to determine an analyte level of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Timothy LLOYD, David MCCOLL, Antony SMITH, Brian GUTHRIE, David ELDER, Rossano MASSARI, Christian FORLANI
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Patent number: 9453812Abstract: An electrochemical-based analytical test strip for the determination of an analyte (such as glucose) in a bodily fluid sample (for example, a whole blood sample) and/or a characteristic of the bodily fluid sample (e.g., hematocrit) includes a sample-entry chamber with a sample-application opening disposed on an end edge of the electrochemical-based analytical test strip, and first and second sample-determination chambers, each in direct fluidic communication with the sample-entry chamber. The electrochemical-based analytical test strip also includes first and second electrodes (such as first and second hematocrit electrodes) disposed in the first sample-determination chamber, and a third and fourth electrodes (for example working and reference electrodes) disposed in the second sample-determination chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: LifeScan Scotland LimitedInventors: Alexander Cooper, Antony Smith, Lynsey Whyte, Neil Whitehead, David McColl, Brian Guthrie, Timothy Lloyd, Rossano Massari, Christian Forlani
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Publication number: 20160022920Abstract: A lock unit for a syringe provides a proper dose of an agent or medication from the syringe. The lock unit sets the dose of the syringe and is not thereafter affected by subsequent shipping or handling. The lock unit is applied to the plunger to limit the travel of the syringe piston in the syringe barrel thus limiting the dose that is delivered. Optionally, one or more syringes can be provided with a plurality of lock units of differing dimensions each set to deliver a specific dose of the agent when attached to a syringe.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventor: Timothy Lloyd Reeves
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Publication number: 20150369769Abstract: An electrochemical-based analytical test strip for the determination of an analyte (such as glucose) in a bodily fluid sample (for example, a whole blood sample) and/or a characteristic of the bodily fluid sample (e.g., hematocrit) includes a sample-entry chamber with a sample-application opening disposed on an end edge of the electrochemical-based analytical test strip, and first and second sample-determination chambers, each in direct fluidic communication with the sample-entry chamber. The electrochemical-based analytical test strip also includes first and second electrodes (such as first and second hematocrit electrodes) disposed in the first sample-determination chamber, and a third and fourth electrodes (for example working and reference electrodes) disposed in the second sample-determination chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2014Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Alexander COOPER, Antony SMITH, Lynsey WHYTE, Neil WHITEHEAD, David MCCOLL, Brian GUTHRIE, Timothy LLOYD, Rossano MASSARI, Christian FORLANI
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Patent number: 9203651Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for monitoring, via a monitoring server, attributes of computer systems in communication with the monitoring server. A graphical user interface may display selectable attributes of the computer systems monitored by the monitoring server. The computer systems may be sorted in a tree based upon, at least in part, one or more selected attributes of the computer systems monitored by the monitoring server.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David G. Terry, Masabumi Koinuma, Timothy Lloyd Land, James N. Paterson, Tao Sun
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Publication number: 20150330937Abstract: A hand-held test meter for use with an analytical test strip (for example, an electrochemical-based analytical test strip) in the determination of an analyte (such as glucose) in a bodily fluid sample (e.g., a whole blood sample) includes a housing, a micro-controller disposed in the housing, a body portion proximity sensor module disposed at least partially in the housing, and a strip port connector configured to operationally receive an analytical test strip. The body portion proximity sensor module of the analytical test strip is configured to sense presence of a user's body portion (e.g., a user's finger, forearm or palm) within a predetermined distance of the strip port connector and, upon sensing the presence of such a body portion, transmit a signal to the micro-controller indicating the presence of such a body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: LIFESCAN SCOTLAND LIMITEDInventors: Brian GUTHRIE, David ELDER, John YOUNG, Ciaran CARNEY, Timothy LLOYD
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Publication number: 20150192563Abstract: A hand-held test meter includes a strip port connector to receive a test strip. A signal-measurement circuit applies a periodic voltage signal across a sample applied to the strip and detects a resulting current signal. The circuit provides data of the current signal at a digitizing frequency and a selected phase with respect to the voltage signal. A processor records one or more value(s) of the data and then alters the selected phase. Value(s) are thus recorded at each of a plurality of phases. The processor determines a phase difference of the current signal with respect to the voltage signal using the respective sets of value(s). A method for employing a test meter and a test strip is also disclosed, and includes measuring a respective plurality of points for each of a plurality of different measurement phases and determining a phase difference of a fluid sample therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: David ELDER, Timothy LLOYD, Christian FORLANI, Rossano MASSARI, Emanuele POZZI
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Publication number: 20100306364Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for monitoring, via a monitoring server, attributes of computer systems in communication with the monitoring server. A graphical user interface may display selectable attributes of the computer systems monitored by the monitoring server. The computer systems may be sorted in a tree based upon, at least in part, one or more selected attributes of the computer systems monitored by the monitoring server.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventors: David G. Terry, Masabumi Koinuma, Timothy Lloyd Land, James N. Paterson, Tao Sun
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Publication number: 20080300355Abstract: The present disclosure relates to long-fiber-reinforced two-phase incompatible matrix-fiber composites which include fibers wetted completely by an incompatible mixture of thermoplastic materials. The resin mixture generally includes a polyester oligomer/polymer combination and a high polymer thermoplastic resin. The composites of the disclosure exhibit a reduced level of fiber attrition after melt-processing into articles, and show substantial improvements in mechanical properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: Ticona, LLCInventors: Paul Francis Kenny, Timothy Lloyd Tibor, Dave Eastep
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Publication number: 20070244878Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method for executing a multi-user virtual sports industry simulation. In an embodiment, the system comprising means for receiving a plurality of user-controllable inputs relating to each user's economic strategy, means for receiving a plurality of user-controllable inputs relating to each user's skill strategy, means for receiving a plurality of system-controlled inputs; means for accessing a plurality of system-defined rules, and a results calculator for deterministically calculating a match result as between users in dependence upon the plurality of user-controllable inputs, system-controlled inputs, and system-defined rules. The system may further comprise means for providing feedback to at least one of a user's economic strategy and skill strategy based on the calculated match result.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2006Publication date: October 18, 2007Inventors: Corey Hulme, Timothy Lloyd, Yasmine Lynch, M. Ohara, Stephen O'Neill, James Ray
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Patent number: 7071409Abstract: An electrical enclosure having an improved sealing and shielding component and a method of manufacturing such an enclosure is provided. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a wire mesh is positioned against the surface of the enclosure. While the wire mesh is being positioned against the enclosure surface, a foam is formed on the enclosure surface adjacent the wire mesh. The foam generally adheres to the enclosure surface and holds the wire mesh in place. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the foam has a height equal to or greater than the height of the wire mesh. The improved sealing and shielding components can, for example, improve the sealing and shielding of the electrical enclosure as compared to conventional electrical enclosures. The present electrical enclosure may, for example, also reduce the cost of manufacturing electrical enclosures.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2003Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.Inventors: John Emil Richard, William Joseph Nepsha, Timothy Lloyd Mullen, Thomas R. Hurney, Paul Rutherford, Jr., Tom Erickson, Chuck Lavigne, Thomas E. Anderson
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Publication number: 20050175461Abstract: A turbine bucket and wheelpost assembly reduces the number of buckets in the third stage of the turbine from ninety-two to ninety while reducing stresses at the assembly points of the buckets and wheelposts. The buckets and wheelposts are formed with complementary fillets and tangs that provide for the insertion of the bucket into the broach slot between two wheelposts. The angles of the fillets on both the bucket and wheelpost range from 50° to 59°. The upper surface of the wheelpost is scalloped to reduce weight and the tangs and fillets of both the bucket and wheelpost are formed from curved and straight surfaces to reduce stresses on the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Benjamin Lagrange, Timothy Lloyd
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Publication number: 20050175462Abstract: A turbine bucket and wheelpost assembly reduces the number of buckets in at least one of the stages of the turbine from 92 to 60 while reducing stresses at the assembly points of the buckets and wheelposts. The buckets and wheelposts being formed with complementary fillets and tangs that provide for the insertion of the bucket into the broach slot between two wheelposts. The angles of the tang surfaces on both the bucket and wheelpost range from 50° to 57°. The upper surface of the wheelpost is scalloped to reduce weight and the tangs and fillets of both the bucket and wheelpost are formed from curved and straight surfaces to reduce stresses on the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Benjamin Lagrange, Timothy Lloyd
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Publication number: 20040012932Abstract: An electrical enclosure having an improved sealing and shielding component and a method of manufacturing such an enclosure is provided. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a wire mesh is positioned against the surface of the enclosure. While the wire mesh is being positioned against the enclosure surface, a foam is formed on the enclosure surface adjacent the wire mesh. The foam generally adheres to the enclosure surface and holds the wire mesh in place. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the foam has a height equal to or greater than the height of the wire mesh. The improved sealing and shielding components can, for example, improve the sealing and shielding of the electrical enclosure as compared to conventional electrical enclosures. The present electrical enclosure may, for example, also reduce the cost of manufacturing electrical enclosures.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2003Publication date: January 22, 2004Applicant: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.Inventors: John Emil Richard, William Joseph Nepsha, Timothy Lloyd Mullen, Thomas R. Hurney, Paul Rutherford, Tom Erickson, Chuck Lavigne, Thomas E. Anderson
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Patent number: 6564038Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for suppressing interference in a radio frequency (RF) communication system using active shielding techniques. An opposing neutralizing signal is applied to actively neutralize stray signals in a microwave communication environment. An interfering or stray signal is detected using a sensing antenna, and the opposing neutralizing signal is generated in response thereto. The opposing neutralizing signal is applied to a signal neutralizing shield to shield any desired components or devices. The opposing neutralizing signal is approximately 180 degrees out of phase, and of equal magnitude to the detected interfering signal. A phase shifter/null feedback device receives the detected stray signal, if any, and adaptively adjusts the phase and magnitude of the opposing neutralizing signal. In one embodiment, the phase shifter/null feedback device includes an integrator that generates a DC value that is proportional to the energy of the interfering signal.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2000Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Clyde George Bethea, John Philip Franey, Timothy Lloyd Pernell
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Patent number: 6505246Abstract: A system for presenting performance and system management data on a computer monitor. The system comprises a network, one or more presentation views, a data server, and a controller. The network interconnects a plurality of computer systems. The presentation views are defined in a memory of one of the computer systems in the network, receive commands for collecting selected performance data on the presentation view's associated computer system, and collect and present the selected performance data. The data server is executed by one of the computer systems in the network, generates requests for the selected performance data, and stores the collected selected performance data returned in response to the requests.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1998Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Candle Distributed Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Lloyd Land, Barry William Laffoon
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Patent number: 6408506Abstract: An electrical enclosure having an improved sealing and shielding component and a method of manufacturing such an enclosure is provided. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a wire mesh is positioned against the surface of the enclosure. While the wire mesh is being positioned against the enclosure surface, a foam is formed on the enclosure surface adjacent the wire mesh. The foam generally adheres to the enclosure surface and holds the wire mesh in place. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the foam has a height equal to or greater than the height of the wire mesh. The improved sealing and shielding components can, for example, improve the sealing and shielding of the electrical enclosure as compared to conventional electrical enclosures. The present electrical enclosure may, for example, also reduce the cost of manufacturing electrical enclosures.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2001Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.Inventors: John Emil Richard, William Joseph Nepsha, Timothy Lloyd Mullen, Thomas R. Hurney, Paul Rutherford, Jr.
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Patent number: 6343389Abstract: A water outlet (10) for an ablutionary device has a member which is moved to open and close a vent into the body of the outlet (10). In one embodiment, the outlet (10) is a shower head (10A) having a discharge opening (26) which serves as the vent. A perforate shower plate (12A) located in the opening closes the vent while the shower (10A) is in operation so that water issues from the opening (past the plate (12A)) as a spray. When the water supply is turned off the shower plate (12A) is moved out of the opening (26) to open an annular vent (14A) into the interior of the body of the shower head (10A) to aid drying of the interior. When the water supply is turned on the plate (12A) is moved back into the opening (26) to close the vent (14A).Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2000Date of Patent: February 5, 2002Inventor: David Timothy Lloyd Jones