Patents by Inventor Wayne Mariner Kennard

Wayne Mariner Kennard 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: 20230376791
    Abstract: A computer-based decisioning tool is disclosed that enables the generation of Bias Assessment Scores to indicate a level of hidden or unconscious bias an individual being tested may have and enables the generation of Confidence Index Scores the indicate the best choices for making three types of decisions, which are searching/match decisions, comparison decisions, and binary (Yes/No) decisions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: James Tobias Reiley, Wayne Mariner Kennard
  • Publication number: 20230065338
    Abstract: A computer-based decisioning tool is disclosed that enables the generation of Bias Assessment Scores to indicate a level of hidden or unconscious bias an individual being tested may have and enables the generation of Confidence Index Scores the indicate the best choices for making three types of decisions, which are searching/match decisions, comparison decisions, and binary (Yes/No) decisions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: James Tobias Reiley, Wayne Mariner Kennard
  • Patent number: 8315902
    Abstract: A system and method for maximizing airline award program participant's use of the accumulated award miles even in light of mileage shortfalls for the redemption of mileage awards is described. The system and method not only a benefit to the award program participant, but also provides financial benefits to the airline offering the award program, and these financial benefits are ones that the airline would not ordinarily obtain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Inventor: Wayne Mariner Kennard
  • Publication number: 20110295674
    Abstract: A system and method for maximizing airline award program participant's use of the accumulated award miles even in light of mileage shortfalls for the redemption of mileage awards is described. The system and method not only a benefit to the award program participant, but also provides financial benefits to the airline offering the award program, and these financial benefits are ones that the airline would not ordinarily obtain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventor: Wayne Mariner Kennard
  • Patent number: 7979306
    Abstract: A system and method for maximizing airline award program participant's use of the accumulated award miles even in light of mileage shortfalls for the redemption of mileage awards is described. The system and method not only a benefit to the award program participant, but also provides financial benefits to the airline offering the award program, and these financial benefits are ones that the airline would not ordinarily obtain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventor: Wayne Mariner Kennard
  • Patent number: 7076446
    Abstract: A system and method for maximizing airline award program participant's use of the accumulated award miles even in light of mileage shortfalls for the redemption of mileage awards is described. The system and method not only a benefit to the award program participant, but also provides financial benefits to the airline offering the award program, and these financial benefits are ones that the airline would not ordinarily obtain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Inventor: Wayne Mariner Kennard