Patents by Inventor Todd Alexander
Todd Alexander 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: 11972425Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are disclosed for account verification. An example method includes receiving a request for payment transmission from a payment provider device and generating a first verification element for a payment destination device associated with the request for payment transmission. The method further includes transmitting the first verification element to the payment destination device via a first real-time payment message. In an instance in which the computing device receives responsive authorization from the payment destination device, the method includes verifying the payment destination device. In response to verifying the payment destination device, the method includes transmitting a first real-time payment to the payment destination device. In an instance in which the computing device fails to receive responsive authorization from the payment destination device, the method includes transmitting a verification failure notification to the payment provider device.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Daniel Alexander David, Christina Zikeli, Kellie L. Thomas, Jeffrey A. Knight, Todd Klapprodt, Loftlon Worth
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Publication number: 20240135350Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are disclosed for effectuating payment for consumable content. An example method includes receiving a request for payment associated with a content source device and identifying a first user device associated with a first user accessing consumable content of the content source device. The method further includes transmitting an actionable payment notification to the first user device. In an instance in which the computing device receives responsive authorization from the first user device, the method includes transmitting a first real-time payment to the content source device. In an instance in which the computing device fails to receive responsive authorization from the first user device, the method includes causing access of the consumable content to the first user device to halt.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2024Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Shane Duncan Eaton, Daniel Alexander David, Loftlon Worth, Hunter Doolittle, Todd Klapprodt
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Publication number: 20240100950Abstract: According to some embodiments, a system for presenting content can comprise at least one sensor; a display configured to present a graphical user interface (GUI); at least one processor in communication with the at least one sensor, the display, and memory containing instructions that, when executed, cause the at least one processor to: determining whether an accessory is detected by the at least one sensor; and in response to determining that the accessory is not detected, presenting first content on the display; or in response to determining that the accessory is detected, presenting second content on the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Chip Alexander, Todd Omotani, Wyatt Coe
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Publication number: 20240070316Abstract: Techniques for a privacy-based user data sharing protocol disclose a system that receives a request to consent to share user data with a subscriber device. The system identifies, based on the request, a smart contract associated with the subscriber device. The smart contract comprises one or more conditions for collecting and managing the user data. The system generates a token based on the smart contract, in which the token indicates consent by a user to share the user data with the subscriber device according to the one or more conditions. The system records the generated token to a blockchain.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Charles William SIBBACH, Jonathan Michael PADILLA, Lucas Duffield NOVAK, Robert Alexander MCCOMB, Scott DAVIS, Todd Allen CHAPMAN, Varun PARTHASARATHY
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Patent number: 11913016Abstract: Methods of making synthetic yeast cells by mating together two diploid (or higher ploidy) yeast species or hybrids to generate multi-ploid yeast hybrids are provided herein. The synthetic yeast cells made by this process and kits for performing the process are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2017Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: William Gerald Alexander, David Peris Navarro, Christopher Todd Hittinger
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Publication number: 20230416073Abstract: A dispenser system includes a first container configured to contain a first fluid, a second container configured to contain a second fluid, a faucet coupled with the first container and the second container via first and second hoses, respectively, and including first and second switches installed on the faucet, and a controller configured to control dispensing of the first and second fluids through the faucet. When the first switch is turned on while the second switch is turned off, the controller dispenses the first fluid to the faucet through the first hose. When the first switch is turned off while the second switch is turned on, the controller dispenses the second fluid to the faucet through the second hose. The dispenser system is configured and dimensioned to prevent cross contamination between the first and second hoses.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Serhiy Torak, Todd Alexander
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Patent number: 11816742Abstract: An electronic tax assistant for assisting a user in preparing for a tax return preparation process, wherein the electronic tax assistant performs the following steps: determine a trigger based upon a data input, wherein the trigger is indicative of a potential tax implication; determine a data request based at least in part on the data input, wherein at least one of the data input and the data request is associated with an external device; receive a response based upon the data request, wherein the response is indicative as to whether the trigger is indicative of an actual tax implication; and provide, upon determining the actual tax implication, information in indicative of the data input and the response to an external repository associated with a tax preparation system.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: HRB Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Vinayak Kamat, Jason Houseworth, Todd Alexander Michael
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Patent number: 11753293Abstract: A dispenser system includes a first container configured to contain a first fluid, a second container configured to contain a second fluid, a faucet coupled with the first container and the second container via first and second hoses, respectively, and including first and second switches installed on the faucet, and a controller configured to control dispensing of the first and second fluids through the faucet. When the first switch is turned on while the second switch is turned off, the controller dispenses the first fluid to the faucet through the first hose. When the first switch is turned off while the second switch is turned on, the controller dispenses the second fluid to the faucet through the second hose. The dispenser system is configured and dimensioned to prevent cross contamination between the first and second hoses.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Kraus USA Plumbing LLCInventors: Serhiy Torak, Todd Alexander
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Publication number: 20230192468Abstract: A dispenser system includes a first container configured to contain a first fluid, a second container configured to contain a second fluid, a faucet coupled with the first container and the second container via first and second hoses, respectively, and including first and second switches installed on the faucet, and a controller configured to control dispensing of the first and second fluids through the faucet. When the first switch is turned on while the second switch is turned off, the controller dispenses the first fluid to the faucet through the first hose. When the first switch is turned off while the second switch is turned on, the controller dispenses the second fluid to the faucet through the second hose. The dispenser system is configured and dimensioned to prevent cross contamination between the first and second hoses.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Serhiy Torak, Todd Alexander
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Patent number: 10870815Abstract: The present invention relates to materials and systems useful for increasing the safety profile of a candle. In particular, the present invention provides a thermally-protective material that is useful to prepare labels or wraps to encircle or surround a candle. The present invention further provides a cool-touch thermally-protected candle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2016Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Room For Nature LLCInventors: Richard E. Paradise, Jr., Todd Alexander Sowa
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Publication number: 20180315130Abstract: An electronic tax assistant for assisting a user in preparing for a tax return preparation process, wherein the electronic tax assistant performs the following steps: determine a trigger based upon a data input, wherein the trigger is indicative of a potential tax implication; determine a data request based at least in part on the data input, wherein at least one of the data input and the data request is associated with an external device; receive a response based upon the data request, wherein the response is indicative as to whether the trigger is indicative of an actual tax implication; and provide, upon determining the actual tax implication, information in indicative of the data input and the response to an external repository associated with a tax preparation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Vinayak Kamat, Jason Houseworth, Todd Alexander Michael
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Patent number: 9708814Abstract: An interlocking panel system for top-down installation on an underlying structure including a plurality of panels, with an uphill course and a downhill course where each panel is generally rectangular, having an uphill edge and opposing downhill edge. An interlocking member is disposed along the uphill edge, and a receiving member adapted to receive the interlocking member and a joining flange are disposed along the downhill edge. A panel of the uphill course is affixed to an underlying structure via fasteners through the joining flange. The interlocking member of a panel of the downhill course is insertable into the receiving member of the uphill course, and the position of the panel of the downhill course is adjustable within the span of the receiving member.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Quality Edge, Inc.Inventors: Paul W. Vander Laan, Mike Moerler, Todd Alexander
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Publication number: 20170146230Abstract: The present invention relates to materials and systems useful for increasing the safety profile of a candle. In particular, the present invention provides a thermally-protective material that is useful to prepare labels or wraps to encircle or surround a candle. The present invention further provides a cool-touch thermally-protected candle assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Richard E. Paradise, JR., Todd Alexander Sowa
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Patent number: 9480243Abstract: A Fishing Lure Jig is formed firstly about a split ring or keychain ring that has a double wire portion and also a single wire portion. Thus, a fishing hook having a tightly wound rounded end threaded upon the single wire portion can be effectively stuck there so that it can not proceed up and over the double wire portion as the rounded end is too small to ride through both wires (the double wire portion) at the same time. Then a second hook is attached at its rounded end in the double wire portion and a connector hoop is also loaded thereon so that the first hook with the narrow rounded end is stuck between these two. A connection chain is attached to the connector hoop and a ball is attached to the opposite end thereof using a similar mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Inventor: Todd Alexander Krohn
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Publication number: 20160123014Abstract: An interlocking panel system for top-down installation on an underlying structure including a plurality of panels, with an uphill course and a downhill course where each panel is generally rectangular, having an uphill edge and opposing downhill edge. An interlocking member is disposed along the uphill edge, and a receiving member adapted to receive the interlocking member and a joining flange are disposed along the downhill edge. A panel of the uphill course is affixed to an underlying structure via fasteners through the joining flange. The interlocking member of a panel of the downhill course is insertable into the receiving member of the uphill course, and the position of the panel of the downhill course is adjustable within the span of the receiving member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Paul W. Vander Laan, Mike Moerler, Todd Alexander
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Patent number: 9267289Abstract: An interlocking panel system for top-down installation on an underlying structure including a plurality of panels, with an uphill course and a downhill course where each panel is generally rectangular, having an uphill edge and opposing downhill edge. An interlocking member is disposed along the uphill edge, and a receiving member adapted to receive the interlocking member and a joining flange are disposed along the downhill edge. A panel of the uphill course is affixed to an underlying structure via fasteners through the joining flange. The interlocking member of a panel of the downhill course is insertable into the receiving member of the uphill course, and the position of the panel of the downhill course is adjustable within the span of the receiving member.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Quality Edge, Inc.Inventors: Paul W. Vander Laan, Mike Moerler, Todd Alexander
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Patent number: 9187924Abstract: An anchoring system for a hoop house includes a horizontal member. The horizontal member includes an anchor connector and a hoop connector. An anchor can be removably affixed to the anchor connector of the horizontal member. Moreover, an end of a hoop can be connected to the hoop connector. The anchor can include an attachment member that defines a non-vertical passage, where a post member can be inserted into the non-vertical passage and driven into the ground at an angle.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Tunnel Vision Hoops, LLCInventors: Carlton Jackson, Christopher Todd Alexander, Michael Walton
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Publication number: 20150208624Abstract: A Fishing Lure Jig as described herein is formed firstly about a split ring or keychain ring that has a double wire portion and also a single wire portion. Thus, a fishing hook having a tightly wound rounded end threaded upon the single wire portion can be effectively stuck there so that it can not proceed up and over the double wire portion as the rounded end is too small to ride through both wires (the double wire portion) at the same time. Then a second hook is attached at its rounded end in the double wire portion and a connector hoop is also loaded thereon so that the first hook with the narrow rounded end is stuck between these two. A connection chain is attached to the connector hoop and a ball is attached to the opposite end thereof using a similar mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventor: Todd Alexander Krohn
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Patent number: 8915036Abstract: An interlocking panel system for top-down or bottom-up installation on an underlying structure including a plurality of panels, with an uphill course and a downhill course where each panel is generally rectangular, having an uphill edge and opposing downhill edge. An interlocking member is disposed along the uphill edge, and a receiving member adapted to receive the interlocking member and a joining flange are disposed along the downhill edge. A first panel is positioned on an underlying structure. In top-down installation, a clip is disposed along the downhill edge of the first panel and affixed to the underlying structure, and a second panel is engaged with the receiving member of the first panel. In bottom-up installation, the first panel is affixed to the underlying structure, and a second panel is engaged with the interlocking member of the first panel, and then affixed to the underlying structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Quality Edge, Inc.Inventors: Paul W. Vander Laan, Mike Moerler, Todd Alexander
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Patent number: D967582Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2022Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: KRAUS USA PLUMBING LLCInventors: Todd Alexander, Serhiy Torak