Patents by Inventor William Baar

William Baar 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).

  • Patent number: 11858565
    Abstract: A track joint assembly includes a first track chain and a second track chain, and a track pin including a first pin end, a second pin end, and a center section. A track guiding space extends between the first track chain and the second track chain. The center section of the track pin has an enlarged diameter, relative to first and second pin ends, and an outer wear surface exposed to the track guiding space. The outer wear surface may directly contact a rotatable track-engaging element in a ground-engaging track system, such as a sprocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: William Baar
  • Publication number: 20230334498
    Abstract: Technologies for preprocessing transaction authorization records for clearing data batch file generation include a settlement processing server. The settlement processing server receives transaction authorization records corresponding to authorized transactions. The transaction authorization records are appended to an initial authorization stream. The initial authorization stream is closed and the transaction authorization records appended thereto are split into substreams. The settlement processing server preprocesses the transaction authorization records in each of the substreams. While the transaction authorization records appended to the substreams are preprocessed, the settlement processing server initializes another authorization stream and appends newly received transaction authorization records thereto. A clearing data batch file is generated based at least in part on the transaction authorization records appended to each of the substreams. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher M. BEATTY, Erik William BAAR
  • Publication number: 20230267464
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for remote management of payment terminals. Public keys, or other security elements can be received from a certification authority and distributed to the payment terminals. A merchant, or other entity affiliated with the payment terminals, can monitor the status of the software and security elements of the payment terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Erik William BAAR, Patricia Lynn WALTERS
  • Patent number: 11734693
    Abstract: Technologies for preprocessing transaction authorization records for clearing data batch file generation include a settlement processing server. The settlement processing server receives transaction authorization records corresponding to authorized transactions. The transaction authorization records are appended to an initial authorization stream. The initial authorization stream is closed and the transaction authorization records appended thereto are split into substreams. The settlement processing server preprocesses the transaction authorization records in each of the substreams. While the transaction authorization records appended to the substreams are preprocessed, the settlement processing server initializes another authorization stream and appends newly received transaction authorization records thereto. A clearing data batch file is generated based at least in part on the transaction authorization records appended to each of the substreams. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Worldpay, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Beatty, Erik William Baar
  • Patent number: 11669837
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for remote management of payment terminals. Public keys, or other security elements can be received from a certification authority and distributed to the payment terminals. A merchant, or other entity affiliated with the payment terminals, can monitor the status of the software and security elements of the payment terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Worldpay, LLC
    Inventors: Erik William Baar, Patricia Lynn Walters
  • Patent number: 11524732
    Abstract: A machine system includes a roller frame and a roller assembly mounted to the roller frame. The roller assembly includes first and second clamping collars positioned upon a roller shaft and each including a lower and an upper collar section. Fasteners clamp the lower and upper collar sections to the roller shaft to form static seals. The clamping collars may be formed with splitlines to enable the clamping collars to deform so as to simulate interference fits with the roller shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Umbach, Matthew Trone, William Baar
  • Publication number: 20210312459
    Abstract: Technologies for preprocessing transaction authorization records for clearing data batch file generation include a settlement processing server. The settlement processing server receives transaction authorization records corresponding to authorized transactions. The transaction authorization records are appended to an initial authorization stream. The initial authorization stream is closed and the transaction authorization records appended thereto are split into substreams. The settlement processing server preprocesses the transaction authorization records in each of the substreams. While the transaction authorization records appended to the substreams are preprocessed, the settlement processing server initializes another authorization stream and appends newly received transaction authorization records thereto. A clearing data batch file is generated based at least in part on the transaction authorization records appended to each of the substreams. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher M. BEATTY, Erik William BAAR
  • Publication number: 20210216990
    Abstract: System methods and apparatus are disclosed for remote management of payment terminals. Public keys, or other security elements can be received from a certification authority and distributed to the payment terminals. A merchant, or other entity affiliated with the payment terminals, can monitor the status of the software and security elements of the payment terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Erik William BAAR, Patricia Lynn WALTERS
  • Patent number: 11062318
    Abstract: Technologies for preprocessing transaction authorization records for clearing data batch file generation include a settlement processing server. The settlement processing server receives transaction authorization records corresponding to authorized transactions. The transaction authorization records are appended to an initial authorization stream. The initial authorization stream is closed and the transaction authorization records appended thereto are split into substreams. The settlement processing server preprocesses the transaction authorization records in each of the substreams. While the transaction authorization records appended to the substreams are preprocessed, the settlement processing server initializes another authorization stream and appends newly received transaction authorization records thereto. A clearing data batch file is generated based at least in part on the transaction authorization records appended to each of the substreams. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Worldpay, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Beatty, Erik William Baar
  • Publication number: 20210179212
    Abstract: A track joint assembly includes a first track chain and a second track chain, and a track pin including a first pin end, a second pin end, and a center section. A track guiding space extends between the first track chain and the second track chain. The center section of the track pin has an enlarged diameter, relative to first and second pin ends, and an outer wear surface exposed to the track guiding space. The outer wear surface may directly contact a rotatable track-engaging element in a ground-engaging track system, such as a sprocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: William Baar
  • Patent number: 10990953
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for remote management of payment terminals. Public keys, or other security elements can be received from a certification authority and distributed to the payment terminals. A merchant, or other entity affiliated with the payment terminals, can monitor the status of the software and security elements of the payment terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Worldpay, LLC
    Inventors: Erik William Baar, Patricia Lynn Walters
  • Publication number: 20200180714
    Abstract: A machine system includes a roller frame and a roller assembly mounted to the roller frame. The roller assembly includes first and second clamping collars positioned upon a roller shaft and each including a lower and an upper collar section. Fasteners clamp the lower and upper collar sections to the roller shaft to form static seals. The clamping collars may be formed with splitlines to enable the clamping collars to deform so as to simulate interference fits with the roller shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Umbach, Matthew Trone, William Baar
  • Publication number: 20200074435
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for remote management of payment terminals Public keys, or other security elements can be received from a certification authority and distributed to the payment terminals. A merchant, or other entity affiliated with the payment terminals, can monitor the status of the software and security elements of the payment terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Erik William BAAR, Patricia Lynn WALTERS
  • Patent number: 10510060
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for remote management of payment terminals. Public keys, or other security elements can be received from a certification authority and distributed to the payment terminals. A merchant, or other entity affiliated with the payment terminals, can monitor the status of the software and security elements of the payment terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Worldpay, LLC
    Inventors: Erik William Baar, Patricia Lynn Walters
  • Publication number: 20190354984
    Abstract: Technologies for preprocessing transaction authorization records for clearing data batch file generation include a settlement processing server. The settlement processing server receives transaction authorization records corresponding to authorized transactions. The transaction authorization records are appended to an initial authorization stream. The initial authorization stream is closed and the transaction authorization records appended thereto are split into substreams. The settlement processing server preprocesses the transaction authorization records in each of the substreams. While the transaction authorization records appended to the substreams are preprocessed, the settlement processing server initializes another authorization stream and appends newly received transaction authorization records thereto. A clearing data batch file is generated based at least in part on the transaction authorization records appended to each of the substreams. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher M. BEATTY, Erik William BAAR
  • Patent number: 10417639
    Abstract: Technologies for preprocessing transaction authorization records for clearing data batch file generation include a settlement processing server. The settlement processing server receives transaction authorization records corresponding to authorized transactions. The transaction authorization records are appended to an initial authorization stream. The initial authorization stream is closed and the transaction authorization records appended thereto are split into substreams. The settlement processing server preprocesses the transaction authorization records in each of the substreams. While the transaction authorization records appended to the substreams are preprocessed, the settlement processing server initializes another authorization stream and appends newly received transaction authorization records thereto. A clearing data batch file is generated based at least in part on the transaction authorization records appended to each of the substreams. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Worldpay, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Beatty, Erik William Baar
  • Publication number: 20190122198
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for remote management of payment terminals. Public keys, or other security elements can be received from a certification authority and distributed to the payment terminals. A merchant, or other entity affiliated with the payment terminals, can monitor the status of the software and security elements of the payment terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Erik William BAAR, Patricia Lynn WALTERS
  • Patent number: 10223686
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for remote management of payment terminals. Public keys, or other security elements can be received from a certification authority and distributed to the payment terminals. A merchant, or other entity affiliated with the payment terminals, can monitor the status of the software and security elements of the payment terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Worldpay, LLC
    Inventors: Erik William Baar, Patricia Lynn Walters
  • Publication number: 20180144321
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for remote management of payment terminals. Public keys, or other security elements can be received from a certification authority and distributed to the payment terminals. A merchant, or other entity affiliated with the payment terminals, can monitor the status of the software and security elements of the payment terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Erik William BAAR, Patricia Lynn WALTERS
  • Patent number: 9916567
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for remote management of payment terminals. Public keys, or other security elements can be received from a certification authority and distributed to the payment terminals. A merchant, or other entity affiliated with the payment terminals, can monitor the status of the software and security elements of the payment terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Vantiv, LLC
    Inventors: Erik William Baar, Patricia Lynn Walters