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  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHECKLESS CASH ADVANCE SETTLEMENT
    Publication number: 20200211329
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for conducting a checkless cash access settlement are provided. In one embodiment, a cash advance method includes the following: a customer initiates a cash access transaction via a cash access system; the customer receives authorization or denial; the customer provides identification and the financial card to a cashier or attendant; the cashier or attendant validates the customer's identity, retrieves the transaction information, and completes the cash advance application; the application prints a non-negotiable instrument, such as a transaction receipt; the customer signs the receipt confirming the transaction with a physical receipt or electronic capture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Craig Potts, Richard Beer
  • Calculating an estimate of wind resistance experienced by a cyclist
    Patent number: 10699594
    Abstract: Improved techniques and systems are disclosed for determining the components of resistance experienced by a wearer of a wearable device engaged in an activity such as bicycling or running. By monitoring data using the wearable device, improved estimates can be derived for various factors contributing to the resistance experienced by the user in the course of the activity. Using these improved estimates, data sampling rates may be reduced for some or all of the monitored data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Craig H. Mermel, Alexander Singh Alvarado, Daniel M. Trietsch, Hung A. Pham, Karthik Jayaraman Raghuram, Richard Channing Moore, III
  • Packaging
    Patent number: 10696461
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a packaging includes a first panel including a first end and a second end, wherein first and second opposing perimeter side edges define the first panel and extend between the first end and the second end, and a first area having an inside surface is defined by the first end, the second end, and the perimeter side edges. A second panel includes a third end and a fourth end, wherein third and fourth opposing perimeter side edges define the second panel and extend between the third end and the fourth end, a second area having an inside surface is defined by the third end, the fourth end, and the perimeter side edges and wherein the second end is coupled to the third end at a first fold line. First and second tongues extend from third and fourth opposing perimeter side edges, respectively, at second and third fold lines, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Consolidated Graphics, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Scott Jones, Adam Mitchell Geerts, Craig Lowery Lombardi, Andrew Cunningham Charters
  • Wagering game wearables
    Patent number: 10699520
    Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include detecting that one or more wearable computers are within a proximity range to a wagering game machine. In some examples, the operations further include determining one or more characteristics associated with the one or more wearable computers in response to the detecting that the one or more wearable computers are within the proximity range to the wagering game machine. In some examples, the operations further include providing a feature associated with a wagering game based on the one or more characteristics of the one or more wearable computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: SG Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Bytnar, Michael Vincent Dicillo, Patrick M. Gustafson, Jeremy Michael Hornik, Gary John Oswald, Richard Barry Robbins, Nickey C. Shin, Jesse M. Smith, Simon Edward Sunblade, Jamie W. Vann, Muthu Velu, Matthew J. Ward, Steven J. Zoloto, Dale Robert Buchholz, Mark B. Gagner, Craig Joe Sylla
  • CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20200198859
    Abstract: A container (210) for holding granular or powdered material and formed by a top wall (212), a bottom wall (214), a front wall (216), a rear wall (218), a first side wall (220), and a second side wall (222). A rotatably removable lid (D) is interiorly mounted with a scoop (32) and is pivotally hinged to a collar (300) that includes a sealing gasket (330). The collar (300) mounts to the walls of the container (210). A sealing wall 240 of the lid (D) cooperates with the gasket 300 to prevent the contents from spilling. The container (210) incorporates powder control features, a container wall junction (50) preferred geometry and congruent scoop (32) enabling convenient access to the contents, a tolerance variation accommodating and strength improving, J-shaped collar (300) and interlocking indentations (290) and flex clips (310), and a pressure controlling portion (350) that prevents unwanted deformation due to pressure differentials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: JAMES P. PERRY, CRAIG A. MCCARDELL, JEREMY MCBROOM, DAVID COMPEAU, ASHLEY A. GOHLKE, WILLIAM J. HOOK, KATHERINE J. JORDAN, FRANK S. WALCZAK, PETER B. CLARKE, J. KEVIN CLAY, RICHARD C. DARR, JACK E. ELDER, MARC A. PEDMO, CHARLES R. SCHOTTHOEFER
  • POST-OPERATIVE SURGICAL WOUND DRESSING
    Publication number: 20200197227
    Abstract: Described herein is a wound dressing comprising: a composite island configured to collectively exhibit substantially elastic recovery under wound treatment conditions and comprising a foam layer and an absorbent layer coupled to the foam layer, the foam layer exhibiting substantially elastic recovery under wound treatment conditions and the absorbent layer not exhibiting substantially elastic recovery under wound treatment conditions; a backing layer having a margin that extends beyond the composite island; and an adherent layer disposed on at least the margin of the backing layer. In addition, described herein is a method of eliminating, minimizing, or reducing edema for a wound surrounded by tissue, by positioning the wound dressing over the wound, optionally such that at least a portion of the adherent layer contacts the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher B. LOCKE, Leanna POOLE, Thomas LANE, William PIGG, Craig DELURY, Kyle TURTON, Deborah ADDISON, Richard COULTHARD
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING CARDIORESPIRATORY RESPONSE
    Publication number: 20200196862
    Abstract: Systems and methods for use in measuring sympathetic nervous system activity or blood vessel autoregulation corrected for sympathetic activity. The choroid plexus in the human eye is imaged and, using the resulting image, the vascular perfusion density (VPD) in the choroid is measured. VPD provides a measurement that is directly related to sympathetic nervous system activity. The effect of stimuli on sympathetic nervous system activity can be measured by comparing pre-stimuli VPD measurements with post-stimuli measurements. Quantifying VPD can be performed by determining pixel density within specific areas of the choroid plexus image. Altered sympathetic nervous system activity can be detected in a subject by comparing that subject's VPD measurements to baseline VPD measurements from healthy individuals. Blood vessel autoregulation can be measured by imaging changes in other blood vessels in the eye and correcting with choroid VPD measurements of sympathetic activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Richard WILSON, Nicholas JENDZJOWSKY, Robert HERMAN, Willis TSAI, Fiona COSTELLO, Craig STEINBACK
  • Patient interface and method for making same
    Patent number: 10688266
    Abstract: A nasal patient interface for delivery of a supply of pressurised air or breathable gas to an entrance of a patient's airways comprising: a cushion member that includes a retaining structure and a seal-forming structure permanently connected to the retaining structure; a frame member attachable to the retaining structure; and a positioning and stabilising structure releasably attachable to the frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: ResMed Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Christopher Samuel Cullen, Memduh Guney, Matthew Eves, Michael Charles La Guzza, Lochlan Von Moger, Rupert Christian Scheiner, Stewart Joseph Wagner, Frederick Arlet May, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Martin Forrester, Ralph Jourdan, Amal Shirley Amarasinghe, Christopher Scott Skipper, Justin John Formica, Jessica Lea Dunn, Craig David Edwards
  • Periodic Calibration For Communication Channels By Drift Tracking
    Publication number: 20200195357
    Abstract: A method and system that provides for execution of a first calibration sequence, such as upon initialization of a system, to establish an operation value, which utilizes an algorithm intended to be exhaustive, and executing a second calibration sequence from time to time, to measure drift in the parameter, and to update the operation value in response to the measured drift. The second calibration sequence utilizes less resources of the communication channel than does the first calibration sequence. In one embodiment, the first calibration sequence for measurement and convergence on the operation value utilizes long calibration patterns, such as codes that are greater than 30 bytes, or pseudorandom bit sequences having lengths of 2N?1 bits, where N is equal to or greater than 7, while the second calibration sequence utilizes short calibration patterns, such as fixed codes less than 16 bytes, and for example as short as 2 bytes long.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Craig E. Hampel, Frederick A. Ware, Richard E. Perego
  • MACHINE-TO-MACHINE AND MACHINE TO CLOUD END-TO-END AUTHENTICATION AND SECURITY
    Publication number: 20200195641
    Abstract: A networked system for authenticating devices that comprise constrained devices connected in a network either directly to cloud based and/or dedicated servers or though gateways to cloud based and/or dedicated servers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: TYCO FIRE & SECURITY GMBH
    Inventors: Craig Trivelpiece, Keith A. Roberts, Richard Campero
  • Systems and devices using hard bearings
    Patent number: 10683895
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure can relate to an apparatus including a first member having a first bearing surface formed from a hard material (e.g., a diamond-based material, such as a polycrystalline diamond material), and a second member coupled to an input shaft to translate (e.g., rotate, slide, etc.) with respect to the first member. The second member has a second bearing surface formed from a hard material, and the second bearing surface is to bear against the first bearing surface. In embodiments of the disclosure, the first and second members can be for devices including, but not necessarily limited to: solenoids, generators and/or motors (e.g., out-runner radial flux generators, axial flux generators, radial flux generators/motors, roller vane motors, etc.), gearboxes, rotary data swivels, digital actuators, filters (e.g., inner rotating filters), valves (e.g., proportional valves), sensors (e.g., pressure differential sensors), and so forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Jonathan D. Marshall, Scott S. Dahlgren, Daniel Manwill, R. Craig Boswell, Scott Richard Woolston
  • Waffle maker
    Patent number: 10682010
    Abstract: A food cooking appliance such as a waffle maker, pizza maker or toaster uses a combination of sensor inputs and optional user preferences to determine an optimal cooking time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: BREVILLE PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Richard Hoare, Brendan John Foxlee, Emma Craig, Vyvyan Rose, Ashley Marsh-Croft
  • METHODS FOR THE PURIFICATION OF L-GLUFOSINATE
    Publication number: 20200181179
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for isolating L-glufosinate from a composition comprising L-glufosinate and glutamate are provided. The method comprises converting the glutamate to pyroglutamate followed by the isolation of L-glufosinate from the pyroglutamate and other components of the composition to obtain substantially purified L-glufosinate. The composition comprising L-glufosinate and glutamate is subjected to an elevated temperature for a sufficient time to allow for the conversion of glutamate to pyroglutamate, followed by the isolation of L-glufosinate from the pyroglutamate and other components of the composition to obtain substantially purified L-glufosinate. The glutamate alternatively may be converted to pyroglutamate by enzymatic conversion. The purified L-glufosinate is present in a final composition at a concentration of 90% or greater of the sum of L-glufosinate, glutamate, and pyroglutamate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: AGRIMETIS, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Craig Fields, Matthew Richard Oberholzer, Brian Michael Green, Samir Kulkarni, Jennifer Nelson, Patricia Andres
  • PROSTHESIS GUIDE COMPRISING PATIENT-MATCHED FEATURES
    Publication number: 20200179134
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for guiding placement, orientation, and fixation of an orthopedic implant. Examples include a surgical guide having a first surface structured to fit within a prosthetic cup, at least one guide hole through the first surface, and an alignment structure having a contour formed from data indicative of the patient anatomy. The contour of the alignment surface is complementary to a portion of the patient anatomy in a unique orientation that aligns the guide hole with tissue suitable for receiving a fastener. The alignment structure preferably includes an arm with a first end coupled to a rim of the guide and a second end coupled to the contour. In certain implementations, the guide includes a plurality of alignment structures. Further disclosed are methods of making and using a surgical guide for aligning an orthopedic implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: David C. KELMAN, Richard D. LAMBERT, Craig Della VALLE, Sachin P. BUDHABHATTI
  • Communication channel calibration for drift conditions
    Patent number: 10673582
    Abstract: A method and system provides for execution of calibration cycles from time to time during normal operation of the communication channel. A calibration cycle includes de-coupling the normal data source from the transmitter and supplying a calibration pattern in its place. The calibration pattern is received from the communication link using the receiver on the second component. A calibrated value of a parameter of the communication channel is determined in response to the received calibration pattern. The steps involved in calibration cycles can be reordered to account for utilization patterns of the communication channel. For bidirectional links, calibration cycles are executed which include the step of storing received calibration patterns on the second component, and retransmitting such calibration patterns back to the first component for use in adjusting parameters of the channel at first component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Rambus Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Ware, Richard E. Perego, Craig E. Hampel
  • Fan assembly and method
    Patent number: 10670036
    Abstract: In one aspect, a fan assembly is provided that includes a plurality of elongated metallic fan blades, a first metallic end ring, a second metallic end ring, and a metallic hub support connected to the fan blades intermediate the first and second end rings. The fan blades include straight inlet edges radially inward from first and second radially inner edges of the first and second metallic end rings so that inlet portions of the blades extend radially inward from the first and second metallic end rings. In another aspect, a fan assembly is provided that includes a hub support having a hub strip and a hub ring. The hub strip has an elongate configuration with an attachment portion connected to the hub ring at one end of the hub strip and another attachment portion connected to the hub ring at an opposite end of the hub strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Revcor, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig R. Hall, Richard R. Shelby, Dominic Phillip Menoni, Stephen A. Adamski, Michael F. Buckley
  • Seed endophytes across cultivars and species, associated compositions, and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 10667523
    Abstract: Materials and methods for improving plant traits and for providing plant fitness benefits are provided. In some embodiments, the materials, and methods employing the same, can comprise endophytes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Indigo Ag, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen V. Ambrose, Nathan A. Billings, Slavica Djonovic, Richard Bailey Flavell, Trudi A. Gulick, David Morris Johnston, Jonathan W. Leff, Stephanie M. Liva, Jeffrey Lyford, Geoffrey Von Maltzahn, Luis Miguel Marquez, Yves Alain Millet, Craig Sadowski, Phillip Samayoa, Gerardo V. Toledo, David R. Weisman, Xuecheng Zhang
  • Packaging
    Publication number: 20200165046
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a packaging comprises a substrate comprising a first panel including a first end, a second end spaced a first distance from the first end, and opposing first and second perimeter side edges extending the first distance between the first end and the second end. The entire first panel is symmetric about a first longitudinal axis thereof extending between the first end and the second end and each of the first and second perimeter side edges is disposed at first and second widths, respectively, from the first longitudinal axis at a first portion of the first panel. The first portion is disposed at least one of at the second end and proximal the second end and the first portion has a longitudinal extent along the first longitudinal axis less than the first distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Richard Scott Jones, Adam Mitchell Geerts, Craig Lowery Lombardi, Andrew Cunningham Charters
  • Sharing alias addresses among logical devices
    Patent number: 10664198
    Abstract: Provided are a computer program product, system, and method for sharing alias addresses among logical devices for a control unit managing access by hosts to logical devices configured with capacity from attached physical devices. An alias management group of logical devices and alias addresses assigned to the logical devices is configured. A plurality of requests to establish an association of the host with a logical device and the alias addresses assigned to the logical devices in the alias management group are received from a host. Acknowledgment is made to the host that the association is established in response to determining that the host is assigned the logical devices and alias addresses of the logical devices in the alias management group. The host can use one available alias address assigned to any one of the logical devices to access any one of the logical devices indicated in the association.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Susan K. Candelaria, Scott B. Compton, Matthew R. Craig, Clint A. Hardy, Matthew J. Kalos, Dale F. Riedy, Richard A. Ripberger, Harry M. Yudenfriend
  • CREDENTIAL ENTRY AND MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20200162445
    Abstract: The present embodiments relate to entry and management of identifiers and credentials. The present embodiments display a credential affordance that, upon selection, provides a credential-assistance user interface for enabling swift access to various credential and management options. The credential affordance can be displayed based on a determination by electronic device that a webpage includes a text entry field associated with a set of one or more restricted resources (e.g., document and/or webpage).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Jessie BERLIN, Steven FALKENBURG, Adele PETERSON, Alan HSHIEH, Craig M. FEDERIGHI, Richard MONDELLO, Darin ADLER, Patrick L. COFFMAN, Dan BERNSTEIN
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