Jones, SC
Albert D. Jones, Myrtle Beach, SC US
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20130309346 | PRESSWARE FORMING APPARATUS, COMPONENTS THEREFORE AND METHODS OF MAKING PRESSWARE THEREFROM - The present invention provides an improved pressware forming apparatus. At least one of die pairs used in the apparatus can be narrowed in a cross-direction as compared to the cross-directional width of pressware forming tools used in prior an apparatus. The present invention allows addition of at least one additional die pair in the pressware forming tool when used in a standard sized pressware forming apparatus. The present invention also provides components for use in such apparatus and methods of making pressware from the apparatus herein. | 11-21-2013 |
Alicia C. Jones, Fort Mill, SC US
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20120030105 | ONLINE CHECK REGISTER USING CHECK IMAGING - Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for maintaining an updated check register in connection with an online banking account of a payor that tracks pending check payments using check imaging technology. Some embodiments of the present invention provide a computer-implemented method including the following steps: receiving an image of at least a portion of a paper check, wherein the portion comprises an indication of an amount of money to be drawn on a financial account, processing the image to determine the amount, identifying the financial account, and recording the amount in connection with the financial account, wherein the recording step occurs prior to receiving any indication that the check has been presented for payment. In addition, the method may also include making the financial account with an indication of the pending payment available to be viewed by the payor. | 02-02-2012 |
20120196586 | TRANSFERRING CONTENT TO A MOBILE DEVICE - In general, apparatuses, methods and computer program products for transferring content to a mobile device are disclosed. Particularly, a system is disclosed that provides for pushing content from an external apparatus such as an automated teller machine (ATM), smart poster, contactless payment terminal, etc. to a mobile device or allowing the mobile device to pull such content from the external apparatus. The content may include one or more coupons, ads, or offers, images, financial receipts, account-related documentation, a reissued card, a new card, a prepaid card, or the like. | 08-02-2012 |
20120197740 | TRANSACTION AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM FOR A MOBILE COMMERCE DEVICE - Embodiments of the invention include apparatuses and methods that allow a user to wirelessly transmit payment information from a mobile device to a point-of-sale terminal by the user performing only a single action or supplying only a single input to the mobile device. For example, some embodiments of the invention allow a user to assign a default payment vehicle to a particular key or “pay now” icon of the mobile device so that activation of the particular key or icon, alone, causes the mobile device to wirelessly transmit information about the default payment vehicle. In some embodiments of the invention, a user using the single action option of the mobile device does not need to go through an authentication procedure before the mobile device transmits the default payment information. In some embodiments of the invention, if a user uses the single action option, the mobile device is configured to transmit the payment information without needing to first launch an electronic wallet software application installed on the device. | 08-02-2012 |
20120197794 | SHARED MOBILE WALLET - The present invention provides embodiments of a shared account system that allows a primary user to add one or more dependent users to one or more accounts of the primary user in order to control and monitor the transactions made by a dependent user using a shared payment system. The primary user can set preferences, including spending limits, specific time frames within which the dependent user can make a purchase, or restrictions on transactions made at a store or for a product. The shared payment system may be a shared mobile wallet, such as a smartphone or PDA, which allows a user to enter into transactions. The shared mobile wallet allows the dependent user to make a purchase at a store or over a network by transmitting through a connection between the shared payment system and the merchant systems used to make the transaction. | 08-02-2012 |
20120197797 | PENDING ATM TRANSACTIONS - In general terms, embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and apparatuses for initiating pending ATM transactions on a mobile device and for completing those pending ATM transactions at an ATM. For example, in some embodiments, a method is provided that includes: (a) initiating a pending ATM transaction on a mobile device, where the initiating the pending ATM transaction is based at least partially on a user of the mobile device inputting one or more inputs into the mobile device, and where the initiating the pending ATM transaction occurs before the user arrives at an ATM for completing the pending ATM transaction; (b) storing, on the mobile device, transaction information associated with the pending ATM transaction; (c) transferring the transaction information from the mobile device directly to the ATM, where the transferring the transaction information occurs after the user arrives at the ATM for completing the pending ATM transaction; (d) receiving, at the ATM, the transaction information associated with the pending ATM transaction; and (e) completing, at the ATM, the pending ATM transaction based at least partially on the transaction information. | 08-02-2012 |
20120197798 | PENDING ATM AUTHENTICATIONS - In general terms, embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and apparatuses for initiating pending ATM authentications on a mobile device and for completing those pending ATM authentications at an ATM. For example, in some embodiments, a method is provided that includes: (a) initiating a pending ATM authentication on a mobile device, where the initiating the pending ATM authentication is based at least partially on a user of the mobile device inputting one or more inputs into the mobile device, and where the initiating the pending ATM authentication occurs before the user arrives at an ATM for completing the pending ATM authentication; (b) storing, on the mobile device, authentication information associated with the pending ATM authentication; (c) transferring the authentication information from the mobile device directly to the ATM, where the transferring the authentication information occurs after the user arrives at the ATM for completing the pending ATM authentication; (d) receiving, at the ATM, the authentication information associated with the pending ATM authentication; and (e) completing, at the ATM, the pending ATM authentication based at least partially on the authentication information. | 08-02-2012 |
20120203610 | PAYMENT USING AN EMULATED ELECTRONIC COUPON IN A CONTACTLESS PAYMENT ENVIRONMENT - Embodiments of the invention are directed to apparatus, methods, and computer program products for making a payment at a contactless payment terminal using an electronic coupon emulated as an electronic gift card. In one embodiment, a mobile device emulates electronic coupon data associated with an electronic coupon as electronic gift card data, and transmits this emulated coupon data to a contactless payment terminal that has the ability to read and processes electronic gift card data. Therefore, the invention may permit a user to make a payment using an electronic coupon at a contactless payment terminal that is not configured to read the native data format of the electronic coupon. | 08-09-2012 |
20120221475 | MOBILE TRANSACTION DEVICE SECURITY SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention include apparatuses, methods, and computer-program products that provide for a unique financial transaction security system. In one embodiment, the financial transaction security system receives a security protocol from a user. The security protocol includes instructions for allowing transactions without authentication and security features for the user if authentication is necessary. The system then determines that the user is conducting a transaction, evaluates the instructions, and determines whether the transaction can occur without authentication. If the user is required to authenticate his identity, the system requests input from the user, compares the input to the security feature, and determines if the user is authenticated. The user is able to customize both the instructions and the security features to provide greater control over financial transaction security. | 08-30-2012 |
20120255028 | Providing Trusted Services Management Using a Hybrid Service Model - Methods, computer readable media, and apparatuses for providing trusted services management using a hybrid service model are presented. According to one or more aspects, a first transaction log of a first secure element included in a mobile computing device may be received. The first secure element may be provisioned with first secure information provided to a user of the computing device by a first entity, such as a first financial institution. Subsequently, a second transaction log of a second secure element included in the mobile computing device may be received. The second secure element may be provisioned with second secure information provided to the user of the computing device by a second entity different from the first entity, such as a second financial institution, for instance. In some arrangements, incentive offers may thereafter be provided to the user based on the first transaction log and the second transaction log. | 10-04-2012 |
20130005253 | PENDING ATM TRANSACTIONS - Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and apparatuses for initiating pending ATM transactions on a mobile device and for completing those pending ATM transactions at an ATM. In some embodiments, a method is provided that includes: (a) initiating, by a user, a pending ATM transaction on a mobile device, where the initiating the pending ATM transaction occurs before the user arrives at an ATM for completing the pending ATM transaction; (b) storing, on the mobile device, transaction information associated with the pending ATM transaction; (c) transferring the transaction information from the mobile device directly to the ATM, where the transferring the transaction information occurs after the user arrives at the ATM for completing the pending ATM transaction; (d) receiving, at the ATM, the transaction information associated with the pending ATM transaction; and (e) completing, at the ATM, the pending ATM transaction based on the transaction information. | 01-03-2013 |
20130046604 | VIRTUAL LOYALTY CARD PROGRAM - Systems and methods for providing a virtual loyalty card program are provided. The systems and methods enable a user to manage loyalty cards and receive offers. The methods provide receiving, at a computing device, loyalty card data associated with at least one loyalty card; storing the loyalty card data in a storage device; determining, via a computing device processor, a status associated with the at least one loyalty card based on the loyalty card data; and communicating, via computing device, a notification to a user based on the determined status | 02-21-2013 |
20130046609 | USER-DRIVEN REVERSE AUCTIONS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for providing user-driven reverse auctions are provided. The systems and methods enable a user to request bids for products or services, receive bids in response to the offers, and manage the bids. The methods provide receiving, at a computing device, a request from a user for an offer for products or services, the request including search criteria; identifying, via the computing device, at least one merchant of said products or services based on the search criteria; sending the request to the at least one merchant and receiving one or more bids from the at least one merchant; and presenting, via a computing device, the one or more bids to the user. | 02-21-2013 |
20130046648 | SHOPPING LIST SYSTEM AND PROCESS - Embodiments of the invention allow a user to create a virtual shopping list that is used to identify offers for products in which the user is interested. The shopping list may be one single list or may be broken down into categories, in order to group like products together or group products together that can be purchased at one or more locations near each other. The shopping list may be transmitted to one or more businesses, such that the businesses may submit bid requests, in a reverse bid auction, for the one or more products on the shopping list. The best bids of the one or more businesses may be returned to the user. The bids may be identified as the best bids based on the lowest prices for the product, the best quality products, the proper quantities of the products, the locations at which the products are located, etc. | 02-21-2013 |
20130046702 | PERFORMING FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES IN A SOCIAL NETWORKING ENVIRONMENT - Financial activities may be performed in a social networking environment. To perform the financial activities, a first message is received to create a first financial goal associated with a user. The first message comprises the first financial goal and a reward for achieving the first financial goal. The first financial goal is available for display in a social networking environment associated with the user. A processor creates the first financial goal associated with the user and stores the first financial goal. The status of the first financial goal is monitored. Information associated with the first financial goal is received from a data source, and the processor updates the status of the first financial goal according to the received information. | 02-21-2013 |
20130054367 | MOBILE DOOR BUSTER OFFER TRANSMISSION BASED ON HISTORICAL TRANSACTION DATA - A method communicates one or more offers to a customer by determining a distance between each of the plurality of users and one or more merchants, based at least in part on a first set of data, wherein the first set of data comprises information related to a plurality of users and a plurality of locations, each of the plurality of locations corresponding to one or more of the plurality of users. The method then correlates the distance between each of the users and the one or more merchants to one or more offers, wherein the offers are intended to entice one or more users to travel to one or more locations corresponding with the one or more merchants, collects a second set of data, wherein the second set of data comprises information related to historical transaction data corresponding to one or more of the plurality of users, determines to which of the plurality of users to make offers based at least in part on historical transaction data, and communicates one or more offers to the determined users based at least in part on the correlated distance between each of the users and the one or more merchants. | 02-28-2013 |
20130054368 | MOBILE DOOR BUSTER OFFER TRANSMISSION WITH VARYING OFFER VALUES - A method for communicating one or more offers to users determines a distance between each of the users and one or more merchants, based at least in part on a first set of data including information related to users and locations, each corresponding to one or more of the users, correlates the distance between each of the users and the merchants to one or more offers, wherein the offers are intended to entice one or more users to travel to one or more locations corresponding with the merchants, determines to which of the users to make offers, communicates the offers to the determined users based on the correlated distance between each of the users and the merchants, monitors acceptance rate of the offers, and communicates one or more modified offers to one or more users based on the monitored acceptance rate of the offers. | 02-28-2013 |
20130054369 | MOBILE DOOR BUSTER OFFER TRANSMISSION WITH MOBILE USER OFFER ACCEPTANCE OR REDEMPTION - A method for communicating one or more offers to one or more users determines a distance between each of the plurality of users and one or more merchants, based at least in part on a first set of data, wherein the first set of data comprises information related to a plurality of users and a plurality of locations, each of the plurality of locations corresponding to one or more of the plurality of users, correlates the distance between each of the users and the one or more merchants to one or more offers, wherein the offers are intended to entice one or more users to travel to one or more locations corresponding with the one or more merchants, determines to which of the plurality of users to make offers, communicates one or more offers to the determined users based at least in part on the correlated distance between each of the users and the one or more merchants, and receives, communicated from a mobile device of a user, acceptance or redemption of one or more of the offers. | 02-28-2013 |
20140006113 | ELIGIBILITY ASSISTANCE IN SOCIAL MEDIA OFFER SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
20140006128 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENTING OFFERS DURING A SHOPPING EXPERIENCE | 01-02-2014 |
20140006136 | EXPEDITED REGISTRATION AND PROCESSING OF OFFERS AT A POINT OF TRANSACTION | 01-02-2014 |
20140006149 | NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS POST-TRANSACTION OF ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT TYPES ACCEPTED BY A MERCHANT | 01-02-2014 |
20140006151 | OFFERS ASSOCIATED WITH FUEL PURCHASE | 01-02-2014 |
20140006165 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENTING OFFERS DURING AN IN-STORE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE | 01-02-2014 |
20140006175 | SOCIAL MEDIA OFFER SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
20140006183 | AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION OF MOBILE PAYMENT MECHANISMS BASED ON IDENTIFIED MOBILE PAYMENT TYPES ACCEPTED BY A MERCHANT | 01-02-2014 |
20140006186 | READABLE INDICIA FOR FUEL PURCHASE | 01-02-2014 |
20140006187 | READABLE INDICIA FOR FUEL PURCHASE | 01-02-2014 |
20140006188 | MOBILE DEVICE FOR FUEL PURCHASE | 01-02-2014 |
20140006259 | SYSTEM FOR ITEM LEVEL PAYMENT VEHICLE SUGGESTION | 01-02-2014 |
20140006272 | NOTIFYING MOBILE DEVICE USERS OF A SUGGESTED PAYMENT TYPE PRIOR TO CONDUCTING A TRANSACTION AT A MERCHANT | 01-02-2014 |
20140006276 | MOBILE WALLET ACCOUNT NUMBER DIFFERENTIATION | 01-02-2014 |
20140025570 | READABLE INDICIA FOR BILL PAYMENT - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for processing readable indicia for bill payment. An exemplary system is configured to: receive information associated with readable indicia associated with a bill; and process the readable indicia to initiate one or more options to schedule payment for the bill, wherein the one or more options comprise a first option to pay the bill immediately, a second option to schedule payment of the bill at a predetermined time in the future, and a third option to establish an electronic link to the merchant in order to schedule periodic payment of the bill. | 01-23-2014 |
20140048595 | PRE-SET READABLE INDICIA FOR VENDOR USE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for processing a pre-set readable indicia associated with a user. The invention reads the pre-set readable indicia from a mobile device of the user, where the pre-set readable indicia comprises payment information, stores the read pre-set readable indicia or payment information extracted from the pre-set readable indicia, and, after connecting to a network, reconciles the transaction based on the payment information extracted from the pre-set readable indicia. In some embodiments, the invention receives authentication credentials from the user and authenticates the user to approve payment using the payment information from the pre-set readable indicia. | 02-20-2014 |
20140048596 | PRE-SET READABLE INDICIA FOR CUSTOMER USE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for processing a pre-set readable indicia associated with a user. The invention receives and stores one or more pre-set readable indicia including instructions for providing a payment during a transaction; and presents one or more of the pre-set readable indicia to a merchant during a transaction for payment. In some embodiments, the pre-set readable indicia comprises a one-use payment token for payment during a transaction not to exceed a predetermined payment limit, and in some embodiments, the pre-set readable indicia comprises payment account information and the invention receives authentication credentials from the user and authenticates the user to approve payment using the payment account information from the pre-set readable indicia. | 02-20-2014 |
20140052635 | TIME-SENSITIVE READABLE INDICIA FOR FUNDRAISING - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for processing readable indicia for fundraising. An exemplary system is configured to receive information associated with readable indicia associated with a non-profit organization; and process the readable indicia to authorize a payment to the non-profit organization. The readable indicia is valid for a predetermined period. Additionally, the readable indicia enables tracking of various types of information associated with fundraising. | 02-20-2014 |
20140104366 | SPLIT SCREEN PRESENTATION OF FUNCTIONALITY DURING A HOLD PERIOD PRIOR TO A CUSTOMER-SERVICE VIDEO CONFERENCE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for split-screen functionality to be provided to a user device during a hold period prior to a customer-service video conference. Specifically, according to defined embodiments, the present invention provides for a first portion of split-screen includes a visual depiction of a queue of users currently awaiting a video conference with the customer-service associate. The queue allows for the user/customer to gauge how long the hold period will last. In addition to the visual depiction of the hold queue, the split screen may provide for other portions of the screen to include other information and/or functionality such as, such as information related or unrelated to the impending video conference. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104369 | FUNCTIONALITY DURING A HOLD PERIOD PRIOR TO A CUSTOMER-SERVICE VIDEO CONFERENCE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for providing functionality to users during a hold period prior to conducting a customer-service video conference. In specific embodiments of the present invention, the user is able to exit the video conferencing application during the hold period and be subsequently notified when the hold period is about to end and the video conference about to start. Such exiting of the video conference application and subsequent notification of the imminence of the video conference, allows for the user to perform other functions/execute other applications on the device while being assured that the user will have opportunity to conduct the video conference when the user's position in the hold period queue indicates they are next in line for conducting the video conference. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104370 | REPRESENTATIVE SELECTION FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE CONFERENCE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for assisting a user to select a customer service representative of a financial institution in preparation for a customer service conference. Embodiments determine that an operative connection is being established between a user device of the user and a system associated with the financial institution, such that the user and the representative of the financial institution may conduct the conference; determine at least one representative from a pool of potential representatives, the at least one representative determined for presentation to the user for user selection; and receive user input selecting one of the at least one representatives for conference connection. Some embodiments establish an operative connection between the user device and a representative system associated with the representative over which the user and the representative can conduct an audio-visual conference. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104371 | REPRESENTATIVE PRE-SELECTION FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE VIDEO CONFERENCE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for assisting a user to select a customer service representative of a financial institution in preparation for a customer service conference. Embodiments determine that an operative connection is being established between a user device of the user and a system associated with the financial institution, such that the user and the representative of the financial institution may conduct the conference; recognize the user as a customer enrolled in a representative pre-selection program; determine at least one representative from a pool of potential representatives, the at least one representative determined for presentation to the user for user selection and determined based at least in part on the user having previously conferenced with the at least one representative; and receive user input selecting one of the at least one representatives for conference connection. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104372 | MULTIPLE-PARTICIPANT CUSTOMER SERVICE CONFERENCE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for receiving input to initiate a video conference with a first participant from a user; initiating the video conference between the user and the first participant; receiving a request to add at least a second participant to the video conference from at least one of the user and the first participant, the request comprising credentials associated with the second participant; determining that the second participant is authorized to join the video conference based on the credentials; and connecting the second participant to the video conference. | 04-17-2014 |
20140106721 | ADAPTIVE SCAFFOLDING OF LEVELS OF CONNECTIVITY DURING A CONFERENCE - Systems, methods, and computer program products for adaptively scaffolding of levels of connectivity between one or more customer devices during customer service conference are provided. The system includes various applications and features executable on a computing and/or mobile computing device. The system includes a user interface configured to present tools and features that allows a customer, during a digital conference with a bank representative, to manipulate the channels of communication, levels of connectivity or other features of the digital conference. In some instances, a scaffolding application on the bank's server may be provided to dynamically adjust the levels of connectivity and/or channels of communication of an ongoing digital conference session between a customer and a bank representative based on prior conferences involving the customer and/or a bank representative. As such, the system allows for self-directed and/or computer-aided adjustment of levels of connectivity during a conference. | 04-17-2014 |
20140108288 | PROVIDING A RECORD OF AN INTERACTIVE CONFERENCE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods, and computer program products for providing a record of an interactive conference, such as a video conference. The systems, methods, and computer program products determine that an operative connection has been established between a user device of a user and a system associated with a representative of a financial institution, such that the user and the representative are conducting a conference; identify a document referenced during the conference; capture at least a portion of the conference in a record; associate the document with the record; and store the record. Customers of financial institutions desire to have records of their interactions with representatives of the financial institution and the embodiments of this invention assist the customer in maintaining and organizing those records. | 04-17-2014 |
20140108557 | SYSTEM PROVIDING AN INTERACTIVE CONFERENCE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for providing an interactive conference, such as a video conference. The system, methods, and computer program products determine that an operative connection is being established between a user device of a user and a system associated with a representative of a financial institution, such that the user and the representative may conduct a conference; provide a document viewable by both the user and the representative during the conference; and enable the document to be edited by at least one of the user and the representative during the conference. The document may be an uploaded document or an account view. The system, method, and computer program product provide augmented service to customers of financial institutions when the customers are participating in a conference with a representative of the financial institution. | 04-17-2014 |
20140129232 | Automatic Display of User-Specific Financial Information Based on Audio Content Recognition - Aspects herein describe at least a new method, system, and computer readable storage media for recognizing the content of the audio. A computing device determines whether the content comprises one or more financial products and services offered by a financial institution, correlates the one or more financial products and services with a profile of a person, determines a subset of the one or more financial products and services that are of interest to the person based on the correlation, and transmits data related to the subset to a television for viewing by the person. The subset of the one or more products and services are displayed on a portion of the screen of the television. | 05-08-2014 |
20140129275 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PUSHING OF TASKS FROM AN APPLICATION OR WEBSITE TO ANOTHER APPLICATION - A computer implemented method comprises transmitting by a first device having a first processor a task request initiated by a first user from the first device to a second device. The task is configured to be received by the second device so that a second user can perform the task. The method further comprises receiving by the first device a notice that the second user has performed a task, transmitting by the first device a request for a transaction to reward the second user for performing the task, and transmitting by the first device a notice of a reward to the second device. The task relates to finances, and the task can involve counting currency. The transaction comprises a monetary amount delivered to an account held by the second user or purchasing a credit to a vendor. | 05-08-2014 |
20140129948 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SIMULTANEOUS DISPLAY OF INFORMATION FROM MULTIPLE PORTABLE DEVICES ON A SINGLE SCREEN - A method is disclosed comprising storing on a first computing device having a user interface and a memory pieces of information for displaying, and providing a user interface on the first computing device an option for displaying the pieces of information stored on the first computing device onto a common display area while sharing the common display area with a second computing device. The second computing device is allowed to also display pieces information from the second computing device simultaneously with the first computing device on the common display area. The first computing device comprises a camera, and the first computing device is configured to capture images for display onto the common display area. The pieces of information can relate to properties. The common display area can be projected onto a display unit or multiple display units. | 05-08-2014 |
20140137139 | Automatic Deal Or Promotion Offering Based on Audio Cues - Aspects herein describe at least a new method, system, and computer readable storage media for recognizing the content of the audio. A computing device determines whether the content comprises a product and/or service, correlates the product and/or service with one or more promotional deals provided by an organization such as a financial institution, generates a subset of the one or more promotional deals based on the correlation, and transmits the subset to a multimedia viewing device such as a television. The subset of the one or more promotional deals may be viewed by a viewer. The one or more promotional deals are displayed on a portion of the screen of the television for viewing by the viewer. The viewer may make a purchase decision based on the one or more promotional deals displayed. | 05-15-2014 |
20140279407 | Incentive Banking System And Method - A method of transactional savings is described. A method may include electronically maintaining a plurality of transactional saving accounts for customers associated with a financial entity; electronically, receiving data representative of an upper limit monetary fund amount, a periodic monetary fund amount, and a risk-based incentive monetary fund amount associated with the transactional saving accounts. A method may include electronically maintaining a collective saving account associated the plurality of customers and receiving a total amount of monetary funds associated with a deposit transaction for at least one of the transactional saving accounts and distributing funds based on the amount in the collective saving account. | 09-18-2014 |
20150081467 | USER-DRIVEN REVERSE AUCTIONS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for providing user-driven reverse auctions are provided. The systems and methods enable a user to request bids for products or services, receive bids in response to the offers, and manage the bids. The methods provide receiving, at a computing device, a request from a user for an offer for products or services, the request including search criteria; identifying, via the computing device, at least one merchant of said products or services based on the search criteria; sending the request to the at least one merchant and receiving one or more bids from the at least one merchant; and presenting, via a computing device, the one or more bids to the user. | 03-19-2015 |
20150227903 | REMOTE REVOCATION OF APPLICATION ACCESS BASED ON LOST OR MISAPPROPRIATED CARD - Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for accessing a remotely located mobile device of a user based on certain events is provided. The system, method, and computer program product are configured to: (a) receive an indication that a transaction vehicle of the user is compromised; (b) identify a mobile device of the user that is associated with the transaction vehicle of the user that is compromised; (c) upon identifying the mobile device of the user, remotely access the mobile device of the user; and (d) reconfigure one or more applications accessible to the mobile device or one or more functional features of the mobile device based at least partially on receiving the indication. | 08-13-2015 |
20150227927 | REVOCATION OF APPLICATION ACCESS BASED ON NON-CO-LOCATED - Embodiments of the invention relate to an invention for accessing a remotely located mobile device of a user based on certain events is provided. The system, method, and computer program product are configured to: (a) monitor one or more transaction involving a transaction vehicle of a user; (b) determine a physical location of a transaction vehicle based at least partially on the one or more transactions; (c) determine a geographic location of a mobile device of the user, wherein the mobile device is associated with the transaction vehicle; (d) determine whether or not the transaction vehicle of the user and the mobile device of the user are co-located; and (e) reconfigure one or more applications accessible to the mobile device or one or more functional features of the mobile device based at least partially on determining that the mobile device and the transaction vehicle of the user are not co-located. | 08-13-2015 |
20150229622 | SHUTTING DOWN ACCESS TO ALL USER ACCOUNTS - Disclosed is a system and associated method or restricting access to a user's account via one or more account access channels. The system typically includes a processor, a memory, and an access restriction module stored in the memory. The module is typically configured for: integrating one or more account access channels associated with the user's account with an access restriction procedure; receiving a request from the user to implement the access restriction procedure; based on receiving the request from the user to implement the access restriction procedure, implementing the access restriction procedure, wherein implementing the access restriction procedure comprises restricting access to the user's account via the account access channel(s). | 08-13-2015 |
20150293356 | CUSTOMER RECOGNITION THROUGH USE OF AN OPTICAL HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY IN A WEARABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - Systems, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for implementing a wearable computing device having an Optical Head-Mounted Display (OHMD) to automatically determine which individuals within a business environment, such as a retail store, banking center or the like, are established customers. Such a determination of established customer status is conducted without requiring any action on behalf of the individuals/customers currently located within the business environment and can be accomplished when the established customer enters the business location or shortly thereafter. Once established customers are identified, customer indicators are provided within the view of the OHMD, so that a business associate/employee can readily identity which individual within their field of view are established customers. | 10-15-2015 |
20150294303 | WEARABLE DEVICE AS A PAYMENT VEHICLE - The present invention is directed to apparatuses, methods, and computer-program products for a multipurpose wearable device that is associated with one or more financial accounts wherein, in use, the wearable device is configured to facilitate a financial transaction using at least one of the one or more financial accounts. The wearable device comprises: a wearable article, wherein the wearable article comprises one or more features securing the wearable article to a person or an item associated with the person; and a portion comprising a machine-readable indicia, wherein the machine-readable indicia, when successfully read, provides payment information for conducting a financial transaction. | 10-15-2015 |
20150294306 | USER AUTHENTICATION BY TOKEN AND COMPARISON TO VISITATION PATTERN - Embodiments are directed to receiving a token from a wearable device carried by a customer, the token for user authentication based on a visitation pattern of the customer. Embodiments include receive, from the wearable device carried by the customer, the token comprising user authentication information associated with the customer, wherein receiving the token indicates a current visit of the customer to the financial institution location; access, based at least in part on the user authentication information, a visitation history from a customer profile associated with the customer; determine, based at least in part on the visitation history, whether the current visit falls within a recognized visitation pattern; and authenticate, based at least in part on the determination, the customer for performing a transaction at the financial institution location. | 10-15-2015 |
20150294307 | USER AUTHENTICATION BY OPERATING SYSTEM-LEVEL TOKEN - Embodiments are directed to communicating an operating system-level token for user identification and/or authentication. Embodiments store a token at an operating system-level, wherein the token is accessible by an operating system running on the apparatus, and wherein the token comprises user identification information and/or user authentication information; and in response to an initiating event, initiate communication of the token to a second apparatus external to the apparatus. Some embodiments include initiation of an operation system-level instruction set for periodically, continuously, or in response to detecting a request, initiating communication of the token. | 10-15-2015 |
20150294322 | SECURITY-MONITORING IMPLEMENTING CUSTOMER RECOGNITION VIA AN AUGMENTED REALITY DISPLAY - Systems, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for security-monitoring at a place of business by automatically determining which individuals within a business location, such as a retail store, banking center or the like, are established customers of the business. Such a determination of established customer status is conducted without requiring any action on behalf of the individuals/customers and may be accomplished proximate in time to the individuals arriving at the business location. Once the established customers have been determined, the present invention provides for attaching customer identifiers to the established customers appearing within a live video stream displayed by the security-monitoring system to thereby create an augmented reality environment within the display. | 10-15-2015 |
20150294389 | PROVIDING COMPARISON SHOPPING EXPERIENCES THROUGH AN OPTICAL HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAYS IN A WEARABLE COMPUTER - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for aiding with purchase inquiries through an optical head-mounted display in a wearable computer. An exemplary apparatus is configured to receive information captured by the wearable computer; transmit, to at least one database, the received information including a primary identifier and at least one secondary identifier; retrieve, from at least one database, detailed information related to the first item of interest and the at least one additional item of interest, where the detailed information is associated with the primary identifier and the at least one secondary identifier; and present, on the optical head-mounted display in the wearable computer, the detailed information related to the first item of interest and the at least one additional item of interest, in a comparison format. | 10-15-2015 |
20150294405 | VIRTUAL BANKING CENTER - Systems, apparatus, methods, and computer program products are provided for a virtual banking experience using a wearable computing device. Embodiments of the invention involve a memory device; and a processing device operatively coupled to a memory; a computing processor; and a module configured to cause the one or more computing processors to receive an indication that the customer desires to initiate a virtual banking session using the OHMD; receive from the customer a selection of a real agent or a virtual agent for conducting the virtual banking session; configure a virtual banking environment comprising one or more virtual objects for facilitating the virtual banking session, wherein the virtual banking environment comprises one or more virtual objects associated with one or more financial institution products and/or services; and implement, via the OHMD, the virtual banking session involving the customer and the customer-selected real agent or the customer-selected virtual agent. | 10-15-2015 |
20150294432 | GESTURE-BASED NOTIFICATION - Systems, methods, and computer program products for use by a financial institution employee in a financial institution environment to determine a preferred level of service based on gesture recognition. Embodiments of the invention involve a memory device; and a processing device operatively coupled to a memory; a computing processor; and a module configured to cause the one or more computing processors to: receive from a first device, an input associated with one or more gestures from an employee in a business environment; compare the received input to one or more predetermined gestures stored in a database, wherein the one or more predetermined gestures stored in the database are associated with one or more actions; based on the comparison, determine a match, and execute the one or more actions associated the received input. | 10-15-2015 |
20160098719 | REVOCATION OF APPLICATION ACCESS BASED ON NON-CO-LOCATED - Embodiments of the invention relate to an invention for accessing a remotely located mobile device of a user based on certain events is provided. The system, method, and computer program product are configured to: (a) monitor one or more transaction involving a transaction vehicle of a user; (b) determine a physical location of a transaction vehicle based at least partially on the one or more transactions; (c) determine a geographic location of a mobile device of the user, wherein the mobile device is associated with the transaction vehicle; (d) determine whether or not the transaction vehicle of the user and the mobile device of the user are co-located; and (e) reconfigure one or more applications accessible to the mobile device or one or more functional features of the mobile device based at least partially on determining that the mobile device and the transaction vehicle of the user are not co-located. | 04-07-2016 |
Allan S. Jones, Awendaw, SC US
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20110108569 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING FROZEN CONFECTIONERY - A method and apparatus for assembling and vending a food or drink product using a machine having a viewing window into the interior thereof. The user selects through a user interface one of a plurality of characters, then selects through the interface the ingredients to include in the product. The ingredients are dispensed into a receptacle that is moved between dispensing locations within the machine by a robotic arm. An animated sequence, soundtrack and lighting pattern is associated with each character. As the robotic arm assembles the product, the animated sequence, soundtrack and lighting for the selected character are run and shown on a display. The user is able to watch the movements of the robotic arm and the animated sequence simultaneously. | 05-12-2011 |
20140120235 | ROBOTIC VENDING MACHINE - A system and method for preparing treats is presented. A vending machine for building custom ordered treats includes an enclosed housing with windows. A robot is inside the housing and first and second user interfaces are attached to the housing. The first and second user interfaces accept inputs from first and second users respectively. The robot has left and right arms as well as a simulated head to make it appear somewhat human like. The left and right arms work together to assemble a single treat when only one treat has been requested at the vending machine. However, when two different treats have been requested the left arm can work independently, at least sometimes, of the right arm on a custom treat for the first user. Similarly, the right arm can, at least sometimes, work independently of the left arm on a custom treat for the second user. | 05-01-2014 |
Anton Warren Jones, Aiken, SC US
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20140007457 | Zipper Lace - The Zipper Lace is an innovative zipper design used as a shoelace for footwear. It provides a method for securing a foot in the housing of footwear, especially athletic footwear, which may loosen thus creating a potentially hazardous condition for athletes. The Zipper Lace is designed as a closure system for holding the foot in the foot-housing member using the existing eyelet design of footwear. It is flexible and can be threaded through the eyelets of existing shoes instead of standard fabric laces. The zipper design allows the wearer to firmly secure the foot to the shoe housing. Instead of tying cloth shoelaces to maintain a secure fit and comfort, the Zipper Lace employs a fastening means which is used to lock both ends of the Zipper Lace in place. This combined with the natural locking of the Zipper Laces, secures the footwear. | 01-09-2014 |
Brady Jones, Myrtle Beach, SC US
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20080232030 | Wet electrolytic capacitor containing a plurality of thin powder-formed anodes - A wet electrolytic capacitor that includes a plurality of anodes, cathode, and working electrolyte that is disposed in electrical contact with the anodes and current collector is provided. Any number of anodes may generally be employed, such as from 2 to 40, in some embodiments from 3 to 30, and in some embodiments, from 4 to 20. The anodes are thin and typically have a thickness of about 1500 micrometers or less, in some embodiments about 1000 micrometers or less, and in some embodiments, from about 50 to about 500 micrometers. By employing a plurality of anodes that are relatively thin in nature, the resulting wet electrolytic capacitor is able to achieve excellent electrical properties. For example, the equivalent series resistance (“ESR”)—the extent that the capacitor acts like a resistor when charging and discharging in an electronic circuit—may be less than about 1500 milliohms, in some embodiments less than about 1000 milliohms, and in some embodiments, less than about 500 milliohms, measured with a 2-volt bias and 1-volt signal at a frequency of 1000 Hz. | 09-25-2008 |
20080232032 | Anode for use in electrolytic capacitors - A capacitor anode that is formed from ceramic particles (e.g., Nb | 09-25-2008 |
Brian K. Jones, Clemson, SC US
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20090069847 | SUTURE LOCK - A suture lock, as well as related methods, are provided for fixing strands of one or more sutures relative to tissue. The suture lock and method are simple and reliable in use, facilitate complete perforation closure and adjustment of the suture strands, and are adaptable to a variety of suture fixation and perforation closure situations. The suture lock includes a locking cylinder and a retaining sleeve. The locking cylinder has a tubular body defining an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface defines a first interior passageway. The tubular body defines a first aperture and a second aperture that are spaced apart and in communication with the first interior passageway. The retaining sleeve defines a second interior passageway sized to receive the tubular body of the locking cylinder. The suture strands are compressed between the tubular body and the retaining sleeve. | 03-12-2009 |
Carson Allan Jones, Charleston, SC US
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20130219790 | GATE - A gate may include a first supporting arm and an adjustable arm. The first supporting arm may include an interior surface and an interior cavity. The adjustable arm may include an insertable end, an adjustable compression member and a compression fitting. The insertable end may be configured to be inserted into the interior cavity of the first supporting arm. The adjustable compression member may be disposed at the insertable end. The compressing fitting may be configured to adjust the adjustable compression member. When the insertable end is inserted into the interior cavity of the first supporting arm, the adjustable compression member is adjusted to compress against the interior surface so that the adjustable arm is fixed relative to the first supporting arm. | 08-29-2013 |
20150252605 | GATE - A gate comprises a spring-loaded hinge arrangement defining a rotational axis. A gate structure having a first support arm connected to a first end of the hinge arrangement is also provided. The gate structure is rotatable about the rotational axis. A spring-loaded hinge arrangement includes an outer hinge tube fixedly connectable to an adjacent structure and an inner hinge tube received in the outer hinge tube. The inner hinge tube has a first portion and a second portion movable with respect to each other, the second portion of the inner hinge tube being fixed with respect to the outer hinge tube and the first portion of the inner hinge tube being fixed with respect to the support arm. | 09-10-2015 |
Hamar A. Jones, Rock Hill, SC US
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20160098807 | METHODS OF LEGACY PLANNING WITH GIFTS AND HEIRS' PROPERTY - Methods of estate planning with gifts and heirs' property include estimating a likelihood of an organization receiving a gift from a last will & testament, providing an heirs' property family tree software program, or combinations thereof. The step of estimating a likelihood of an organization receiving a gift from a last will & testament includes estimating a life expectancy range, and estimating a likelihood of removing the organization from the last will & testament. The step of providing an heir property family tree software program includes formulating the distributions of heirs' property, and visually displaying the distributions in a family tree display. | 04-07-2016 |
J. Adam Jones, Seneca, SC US
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20140267460 | CONTROL OF AMBIENT AND STRAY LIGHTING IN A HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAY - A head mounted display (HMD) for viewing a virtual environment generally include a flat display (FD), lenses for focusing on the FD, and a housing to enclose the FD and lenses. The housing is generally opaque to block out all external light, so the viewer only sees light from the FD. By making a portion or all of the housing translucent or transparent, ambient light and other external light can be seen by the viewer, providing additional visual cues and a larger perceived field of view. Additionally, other people can see light from the FD. The lenses are configured to view the FD and parts of the translucent housing. | 09-18-2014 |
20150355465 | HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAY FRAME FOR IMPROVED SPATIAL PERFORMANCE IN HEAD MOUNTED VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS - A head-mounted display allows the user to view a virtual environment. The head-mounted display is made of a pair of lenses which is directed to a display encased within a housing. However, the display provides a limited field-of-view that is less than what the user sees in a real-world environment. Adding an illuminated frame around the display's periphery can enable the user to produce spatial judgment similar to having a larger field-of-view. The illuminated frame does not require additional processing. | 12-10-2015 |
James Adam Jones, North Myrtle Beach, SC US
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20120059727 | SYSTEM FOR CREATING DIGITAL MEDIA IN SOCIAL VENUES AND METHODS THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention are generally related to a system for creating digital media in social venues and methods thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a system for allowing patrons of a social venue to create collectible digital media, accessible to the patrons through a global computer network, and enable an administrator thereof to derive revenue streams therefrom. In one embodiment of the present invention, a method of for creating digital media in social venues comprises providing a digital media creation device for creating digital media, the digital media creation device having a base, a camera and an interactive screen; allowing a user to engage the digital media creation device to create the digital media, the digital media comprising multimedia content acquired from the camera and at least one advertisement; and enabling the user to retrieve a copy of the digital media. | 03-08-2012 |
Jamie N. Jones, Greenville, SC US
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20080287586 | Functionalized nanoparticles and their use in particle/bulk material systems - A process for creating readily or highly dispersible nanoparticles on which chemically reactive functional groups or ligands have been placed. An ultra-high shear fluidic processor is used to change the size distribution of nanoparticle agglomerations and facilitate the formation of stable dispersions of such nanoparticles, as well as the placement of various chemically reactive functional groups or ligands on exposed surface areas of such nanoparticles. Such functionalized nanoparticle agglomerations have a broader size distribution (with a substantial increase in the proportion of smaller agglomerations), can exhibit enhanced dispersion characteristics and, when dispersed in various bulk materials, can impart to such bulk materials the desirable physical or chemical properties associated with the selected chemically active functional groups that have been attached to the surface areas of such agglomerations. | 11-20-2008 |
Jeffrey A. Jones, Charleston, SC US
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20130289141 | Assessing Cardiac Disease Via Detection and Measurement of MicroRNA - Disclosed are methods and materials for assessing cardiac disease, including cardiac failure, cardiac hypertrophy, thoracic aortic aneurysm, left ventricular remodeling using microRNA levels. The level of microRNAs can be measured in a body fluid, such as plasma and serum, or in cardiac tissue. | 10-31-2013 |
20150203916 | PLASMA ANALYTES PREDICT DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSM - Disclosed are methods and materials for assessing thoracic aortic aneurysm using a combination of protein and microRNA biomarkers. The presence or levels of the biomarkers can be measured in a body fluid, such as plasma and serum, or in cardiac tissue, to predict the presence and severity of TAA in a subject. This can be used to diagnose and monitor TAA, providing early detection of a lethal and silent disease, as well as reduce the frequency of radiological procedures, which are costly and potentially dangerous. | 07-23-2015 |
Julie R. Jones, Greenville, SC US
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20100029009 | Methods for Determining Dysregulation of Methylation of Brain Expressed Genes on the X Chromosome to Diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorders - The discovery that alterations in methylation, which can cause one or more genes on the single X chromosome in males to be partially silenced or overexpressed, constitute a predisposition to autism spectrum disorders is generally disclosed herein. These alterations provide the rationale and basis for methods to diagnose autism spectrum disorders. | 02-04-2010 |
20110269132 | Methods for Determining Dysregulation of Methylation of Brain Expressed Genes on the X Chromosome to Diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorders - The discovery that alterations in methylation, which can cause one or more genes on the single X chromosome in males to be partially silenced or overexpressed, constitute a predisposition to autism spectrum disorders is generally disclosed herein. These alterations provide the rationale and basis for methods to diagnose autism spectrum disorders. | 11-03-2011 |
Leslie Judson Jones, Greenville, SC US
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20110061609 | FLUID HEATER - A fluid heater comprises an enclosed combustion chamber, at least one burner operatively coupled to the enclosed combustion chamber and a heat transfer section. The heat transfer section has a first end operatively coupled to the enclosed combustion chamber, a second end, an outer wall defining a closed chamber therein, a fluid inlet port coupled to the outer wall in fluid communication with the chamber and a fluid outlet port coupled to the outer wall in fluid communication with the chamber. A plurality of tubes have an opened first end, an opposite opened second end and a chamber extending therebetween, wherein the plurality of tubes are mounted within the heat transfer section so that an outside wall of each of the plurality of tubes and an inside wall of the heat transfer section define the closed chamber. Each of the tube chambers are in fluid communication with the enclosed combustion chamber. A negative pressure source is operatively coupled to the heat transfer section second end and is in fluid communication with each of the plurality of tube chambers, where a continuous flow of hot fluid is produced at the heat transfer section fluid outlet port. | 03-17-2011 |
Linda R. Jones, Mount Pleasant, SC US
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20110270056 | DETERMINATION OF PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY (PDT) TREATMENT PARAMETERS - A photodynamic therapy system and methods determine the amount (concentration) of a photosensitizer agent present in the target tissue. The system may also determine the tissue oxygenation. The system may also determine light dosimetry parameters based on the amount of photosensitizer in the tissue and/or the tissue oxygenation. | 11-03-2011 |
Lonnie Jones, Simpsonville, SC US
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20130016488 | STACKED LEADED ARRAY - A stacked leaded array is provided wherein the stacked leaded array allows for increased packing density of electronic components. The stacked leaded array has a multiplicity of electronic components in a stacked array. Each electronic component comprises a first termination and a second termination. A multiplicity of first leads are provided wherein each first lead is in electrical contact with at least one first termination. Second leads are in electrical contact with second terminations. | 01-17-2013 |
Lonnie G. Jones, Simpsonville, SC US
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20130009727 | SURFACE MOUNTABLE MULTI-LAYER CERAMIC FILTER - An improved electronic filter is provided with capacitance and integral inductance properties. The filter has a capacitor with first planer internal electrodes in electrical contact with a first termination and second planer internal electrodes in electrical contact with a second termination. A dielectric is between the first planer internal electrodes and the second planer internal electrodes. A third termination is provided and a conductive trace on a surface of the capacitor is between the third termination and the first termination. A ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material is coupled to the conductive trace. | 01-10-2013 |
20130208395 | OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION COMPONENT - An improved overvoltage protection component is provided. The overvoltage protection component has a first internal electrode contained within a dielectric material. The first internal electrode is electrically connected to a first termination and a second internal electrode contained within the ceramic dielectric material is electrically connected to a second termination. | 08-15-2013 |
20130250473 | Asymmetric High Voltage Capacitor - An improved multi-layered ceramic capacitor, and method of making the multi-layered ceramic capacitor, is described. The capacitor has an active area comprising first layers and second layers in alternating parallel arrangement with dielectric there between. The first layer comprises a first active electrode and a first floating electrode in a common plane and the second layer comprises a second active electrode and a second floating electrode in a second common plane. At least one shield layer is adjacent to an outermost first layer of the first layers wherein the shield layer has a first projection and the first layers have a second projection wherein the first projection and the second projection are different. | 09-26-2013 |
20140160624 | Multi-Layered Ceramic Capacitor with Soft Leaded Module - An improved capacitor utilizing stacked MLCC's is provided. The capacitor comprising at least one MLCC sandwiched between a first lead and a second lead. Each lead comprises at least one integral lead crimp. | 06-12-2014 |
20140198422 | Integrated EMI Filter and Surge Protection Component - An improved electronic component is described. The electronic component has a capacitor with first planer internal electrodes in electrical contact with a first termination and second planer internal electrodes in electrical contact with a second termination. A dielectric is between the first planer electrodes and the second planer internal electrodes. The electronic component further comprises at least one of: | 07-17-2014 |
20140230210 | High Capacitance Multilayer with High Voltage Capability - New designs for multilayer ceramic capacitors are described with high voltage capability without the need of coating the part to resist surface arc-over. One design combines a high overlap area for higher capacitance whilst retaining a high voltage capability. A variation of this design has increased voltage capability over this design as well as another described in the prior art although overlap area and subsequently capacitance is lowered in this case. These designs are compared to the prior art in examples below. | 08-21-2014 |
20140232485 | Discharge Capacitor - A discharge capacitor for use in electronic circuits is described. The discharge capacitor has first internal electrodes in electrical contact with a first external termination and second internal electrodes parallel to and interleaved with the first internal electrodes wherein the second internal electrodes are in electrical contact with a second external termination. A dielectric is between the first internal electrodes and adjacent second internal electrodes. A first discharge gap is between at least one first internal electrode of said first internal electrodes and said second external termination. | 08-21-2014 |
20150114697 | Ceramic Capacitors with Improved Lead Designs - An electronic component is provided with improved thermal stability. The electronic component comprises at least one capacitive element wherein the capacitive element comprises internal electrodes of alternating polarity separated by a dielectric. External terminations with a first external termination of the external terminations are in electrical contact with internal electrodes of a first polarity and a second external termination of the external terminations are in electrical contact with internal electrodes of a second polarity. A first external lead frame is in electrical contact with the first external termination with a conductive bond there between wherein the first external lead frame comprises at least one feature selected from the group consisting of a perforation, a protrusion and an edge indentation. | 04-30-2015 |
Lonnie G. Jones, Greenville, SC US
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20100243307 | LEADED MULTI-LAYER CERAMIC CAPACITOR WITH LOW ESL AND LOW ESR - A multi-layered ceramic capacitor with at least one chip and with first base metal plates in a parallel spaced apart relationship and second base metal plates in a parallel spaced apart relationship wherein the first plates and second plates are interleaved. A dielectric is between the first base metal plates and said second base metal plates and the dielectric has a first coefficient of thermal expansion. A first termination is in electrical contact with the first plates and a second termination is in electrical contact with the second plates. Lead frames are attached to, and in electrical contact with, the terminations wherein the lead frames have a second coefficient of thermal expansion and the second coefficient of thermal expansion is higher than said first coefficient of thermal expansion. The lead frame is a non-ferrous material. | 09-30-2010 |
20110002082 | HIGH CAPACITANCE MULTILAYER WITH HIGH VOLTAGE CAPABILITY - New designs for multilayer ceramic capacitors are described with high voltage capability without the need of coating the part to resist surface arc-over. One design combines a high overlap area for higher capacitance whilst retaining a high voltage capability. A variation of this design has increased voltage capability over this design as well as another described in the prior art although overlap area and subsequently capacitance is lowered in this case. These designs are compared to the prior art in examples below. | 01-06-2011 |
20130146347 | HIGH ASPECT RATIO STACKED MLCC DESIGN - An improved passive electronic stacked component is described. The component has a stack of individual electronic capacitors and a first lead attached to a first side of the stack. A second lead is attached to a second side of the stack. A foot is attached to the first lead and extends inward towards the second lead. A stability pin is attached to one of the foot or the first lead. | 06-13-2013 |
Mark Andrew Jones, Greer, SC US
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20130170994 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING TIP SHROUDS - A device for aligning tip shrouds includes a platform configured to connect to a blade, a first projection that extends circumferentially across at least a portion of the platform, and a first complementary alignment feature on the first projection. A method for aligning tip shrouds includes rotating a plurality of tip shrouds, wherein each tip shroud is coupled to a blade, and aligning adjacent tip shrouds by nesting a first alignment feature of a first tip shroud into a second alignment feature of a second tip shroud. | 07-04-2013 |
20140064983 | AIRFOIL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN AIRFOIL - An airfoil includes a pressure side, a suction side opposed to the pressure side, a cavity inside the airfoil between the pressure and suction sides, and a trailing edge downstream from the cavity between the pressure and suction sides. A first set of cooling passages through the trailing edge provide fluid communication from the cavity through the trailing edge. A first divider across each cooling passage in the first set of cooling passages extends from the pressure side to the suction side at the trailing edge. | 03-06-2014 |
20140255194 | TIP SHROUDS OF TURBINE ROTOR BLADES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE RELATED THERETO - A rotor blade for use in a turbine of a turbine engine is described. The rotor blade may include an airfoil that extends from a connection with a root. The airfoil may include a pressure sidewall and a suction sidewall that define an outer periphery and an outboard tip. The rotor blade may further include a tip shroud assembly disposed at the outboard tip of the airfoil. The tip shroud assembly includes a non-integral tip shroud. | 09-11-2014 |
20140338364 | TURBINE ROTOR BLADE FOR A TURBINE SECTION OF A GAS TURBINE - A turbine rotor blade includes a mounting portion that partially defines a cooling circuit within the turbine rotor blade and an airfoil portion that extends radially outward from the mounting portion. The airfoil portion further defines the cooling circuit. The turbine rotor blade further includes a platform portion that is disposed radially between the mounting portion and the airfoil. The platform portion includes a bottom wall, a top wall, a forward wall, an aft wall and a pair of opposing side walls. A cooling plenum that at least partially defines the cooling circuit is defined within the platform portion. The cooling plenum is at least partially defined between the forward wall, the aft wall and between the pair of opposing side walls. | 11-20-2014 |
20150037165 | TURBINE BLADE WITH SECTIONED PINS - A turbine blade is provided and includes pressure and suction surfaces connected to define an interior through which coolant is passable and first and second pedestal arrays, each of the first and second pedestal arrays including pedestals respectively coupled to radially outboard portions of respective interior faces of one of the pressure and suction surfaces. The pedestals of the first pedestal array are separated from pedestals of the second pedestal array by gaps respectively defined therebetween. | 02-05-2015 |
20150110617 | TURBINE AIRFOIL INCLUDING TIP FILLET - A turbine blade can include a root configured to connect to a turbine and supporting an airfoil configured to extend into a flowpath of the turbine. The airfoil can include a tip disposed substantially opposite the root and a first tip fillet disposed proximate the tip that can extend substantially perpendicular to a local flow direction at points along a surface of the turbine blade over the extremity of the first tip fillet. The tip fillet can enhance performance of the turbine by beneficially altering flow through a stage in which the blade is included. | 04-23-2015 |
20150176413 | SNUBBER CONFIGURATIONS FOR TURBINE ROTOR BLADES - A rotor blade for use in a turbine of a combustion turbine engine. The rotor blade may include an airfoil having a concave pressure sidewall and a convex suction sidewall extending axially between corresponding leading and trailing edges and radially between the root and an outboard tip. The rotor blade may further include dual snubber shrouds positioned on the airfoil. Each of the dual snubber shrouds may be configured to engage a corresponding snubber shroud on at least one neighboring rotor blade upon installation. | 06-25-2015 |
Murray K. Jones, Johnsonville, SC US
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20090000925 | CIRCUIT BREAKER CRADLE WITH AN INTERLOCK SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A cradle and a method for adapting a circuit breaker for mounting in a switchgear cabinet having a bus bar system. The cradle includes a frame to which a racking apparatus and a locking apparatus are mounted. The racking apparatus is operable to move the cradle into and out of electrical connection with the bus bar system. The locking apparatus has a first operating state, wherein the locking apparatus prevents the circuit breaker from being disposed in the frame and allows the racking apparatus to operate, and a second operating state, wherein the locking apparatus allows the circuit breaker to be disposed in the frame and prevents the racking apparatus from operating. | 01-01-2009 |
R. David Jones, Simpsonville, SC US
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20110165840 | TRANSLATING TELEMETRY STATIONARY ANTENNA - Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems and methods for providing a translating telemetry stationary antenna. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for automatically aligning a stationary antenna with a corresponding rotor antenna. The method provides for mounting a stationary antenna with respect to a rotor antenna associated with a rotor. The method includes mounting a stationary antenna to an inner circumference of a support frame, mounting a plurality of radial air bearings to the support frame for maintaining radial alignment of the stationary antenna with respect to the rotor antenna, and mounting a plurality of axial air bearings to the support frame for maintaining axial alignment of the stationary antenna with respect to the rotor antenna. | 07-07-2011 |
Richard E. Jones, Charleston, SC US
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20140334900 | VERIFYING THE PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTIC OF PRINTED CONTENT FOR BINDING - Disclosed are various embodiments relating to verifying a printed work comprises a correct number of pages. Associated with a stack comprising one or more pages is an identifier that may be used to obtain an expected value for a physical characteristic of the pages in the stack. A sensor may then measure an actual value for the physical characteristic of the pages in the stack. Before binding the pages in the stack, the expected value may be compared to the actual value in order to verify the stack comprises the correct number of pages. | 11-13-2014 |
Richard S. Jones, West Columbia, SC US
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20130313979 | Photo Control for a Luminaire - An improved lighting control for a luminaire operates an LED luminaire so that its relay opens and closes at or very near the zero current cross-over point so as to reduce the in-rush current to the luminaire, and, if the relay contacts do become stuck, the photo control senses the sticking and electronically vibrates the relay to free its contacts. | 11-28-2013 |
Rick Jones, North Charleston, SC US
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20120298138 | PROCESS FOR CLEANING SURFACES USING DRY ICE - Metal surfaces may be cleaned using a dry ice (CO | 11-29-2012 |
Ricky D. Jones, North Charleston, SC US
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20130105561 | DRY ICE CLEANING OF METAL SURFACES TO IMPROVE WELDING CHARACTERISTICS | 05-02-2013 |
Robert David Jones, Simpsonville, SC US
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20120096933 | SENSOR WITH G-LOAD ABSORBING SHOULDER - A sensor is provided and includes a body disposed at a point of measurement interest on a rotor at a radial distance from a centerline thereof and having a substantially cylindrical shape and first and second opposing ends and a sensing end coupled to one of the first and second opposing ends, the other of the first and second opposing ends being coupled to a communication system, the sensing end including a sensing device configured to generate a signal reflective of a detected condition at the point of measurement interest, and at least one of the first and the second opposing ends being formed to define a shoulder portion for absorbing gravitational loading. | 04-26-2012 |
20120096934 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR TURBINE ENGINE - A communication system is provided and includes a sensor to measure a condition at a point of measurement interest defined on a rotor of a turbine at a radial distance from a centerline about which the rotor is rotatable, wiring disposed on the rotor at a radial distance from the centerline, the wiring including a first wiring section coupled to the sensor, a second wiring section and a first connection by which the first and second wiring sections are connectable, a second connection by which the second wiring section transmits a signal reflective of the detected condition to a non-rotating recording element and a temperature compensation module disposed on the second wiring section to adjust the signal. | 04-26-2012 |
20120096946 | SENSOR PACKAGING FOR TURBINE ENGINE - A turbine is provided and includes a rotor, which is rotatable about a centerline thereof, a sensor to measure a condition at a point of measurement interest defined on the rotor at a radial distance from the centerline, a communication system by which condition measurements are transmittable from the sensor to a non-rotating recording system and a probe holder to secure the sensor and a portion of the communication system on the rotor proximate to the point of measurement interest. | 04-26-2012 |
20120096961 | PROBE HOLDER FOR TURBINE ENGINE SENSOR - A turbine is provided and includes a component having a body, which is rotatable about a rotor centerline and which is formed to define a cavity radially proximate to a point of measurement interest defined at a radial distance from the centerline, a sensor to measure a condition at the point of measurement interest, a communication system by which condition measurements are transmittable from the sensor to a non-rotating recording system and a probe holder insertible into the cavity to secure the sensor proximate to the point of measurement interest. | 04-26-2012 |
Robert Smith Jones, Columbia, SC US
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20120095829 | Systems and Methods for Managing Contracts and Contract Bids - Systems and methods for managing contracts and contract bids is provided. Systems may include a memory for storing executable instructions for managing contract bids; and a processing system configured to execute the instructions stored in the memory. Executing the instructions causes the processing system to receive project parameters from at least one builder; receive bids from a plurality of contractors, each bid including a quote corresponding to a project parameter; map each quote in the received bids to the corresponding project parameter; identify discrepancies between the mapped quotes, and adjust at least one quote based on the discrepancies. The project parameters may include a building plan, a scope of work, and a materials specification. The processing system may display an advertisement to the builder when the builder is entering or reviewing the project parameters, the advertisement may include content that substantially relates to the project parameters. | 04-19-2012 |
20120123808 | Systems and Methods for Insurance Verification - Systems and methods for verifying insurance coverage are provided. A method may include registering data for one or more users, the data including information designating one or more insurance providers for the users. The method may further include transmitting, via a communications network, an insurance verification request to the designated insurance providers, the insurance verification indicating one or more insurance requirements for the user. The communications network may be the internet. A response to the insurance verification request from the designated insurance providers may be received via the communications network. The response may indicate whether insurance associated with the user complies with the one or more insurance requirements. One or more notifications regarding whether the insurance associated with the user complies with the one or more insurance requirements may be transmitted. The insurance verification request may be retransmitted so as to re-verify the user complies with the insurance requirements. | 05-17-2012 |
20140108061 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSURANCE VERIFICATION - Systems and methods for verifying insurance coverage are provided. A method may include registering data for one or more users, the data including information designating one or more insurance providers for the users. The method may further include transmitting, via a communications network, an insurance verification request to the designated insurance providers, the insurance verification indicating one or more insurance requirements for the user. The communications network may be the internet. A response to the insurance verification request from the designated insurance providers may be received via the communications network. The response may indicate whether insurance associated with the user complies with the one or more insurance requirements. One or more notifications regarding whether the insurance associated with the user complies with the one or more insurance requirements may be transmitted. The insurance verification request may be retransmitted so as to re-verify the user complies with the insurance requirements. | 04-17-2014 |
Ronald Jones, Summerville, SC US
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20130213438 | CARPET CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A carpet cleaning system including a cleaning agent that is one of dilutable with and dissolvable in water to generate a cleaning solution. The cleaning system includes a brush disc that has a substantially bowl-shaped glide plate, and bristles disposed in a bristle region. The cleaning system further includes a carpet cleaning apparatus that has a reservoir for containing the cleaning solution, a motor, an aeration device, a power source, and a control system. The motor rotatably actuates the brush disc. The aeration device is fluidly coupled to the reservoir for aerating the cleaning solution to generate foam. The aeration device dispenses foam into at least one of the opening of the glide plate and the bristle region at a rate equivalent to between about 0.028 gallons per minute and about 0.042 gallons per minute. | 08-22-2013 |
Steve Jones, Charleston, SC US
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20160128510 | GRILL WITH INTEGRATED LIQUID RESERVOIR - Disclosed embodiments relate to a grill with an integrated liquid reservoir. The grill includes a Main grill surface, a reservoir and a divider separating the grill surface from the reservoir. The divider has a steeply sloped first side adjacent to the reservoir and a gently sloped second side adjacent to the main grill surface. Certain embodiments of the grill may include a retaining wall surrounding the entire grill. The integrated reservoir may be useful for draining liquids away from foods while cooking or keeping liquids nearby while cooking. | 05-12-2016 |
Thomas L. Jones, Clover, SC US
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20120140499 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE DISPLAY LIGHTING - A display is provided that includes a display surface and a bezel. The bezel includes a top surface and a bottom surface and the bottom surface of the bezel covers a first area of display surface leaving a second area of the display surface uncovered. At least one graphical indicator is disposed at the bezel. The display is configured and arranged to produce and emit light from one or more selected portions of the first area of the display surface such that the emitted light passes through the bezel and is effective to illuminate the at least one graphical indicator. | 06-07-2012 |
20140102965 | SOLAR POWERED WATER PURIFICATION CANTEEN - A solar powered water purification canteen includes a container, UV LED lights and a solar power panel. The container is adapted to hold a fluid and has a reservoir, an inlet and an outlet. The UV LED lights are around the reservoir and are adapted to kill any bacteria from fluid in the reservoir. The solar power panel is positioned on the outside of the container adapted to power the UV LED lights. | 04-17-2014 |
Thomas Lee Jones, Clover, SC US
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20140138496 | AERIAL SHEAVE DEVICE - Disclosed is an aerial sheave device for the installation and suspension of cable. The aerial sheave device includes a frame and a rotating wheel that coordinates with a locking cable guard. The device also includes a lockable side latch for affording access to the wheel area. The frame may be attached to a utility pole via a loop attached to the frame. The loop attaches to the frame via dome-inside-a-dome connection which allows the frame to also rotate 360 degrees. The dome-inside-a-dome connection includes a solid semispherical dome attached to the loop which fits inside a slightly larger semispherical dome shaped cavity of the frame. | 05-22-2014 |
Trevor V. Jones, Greenville, SC US
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20150047368 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING GAS TURBINES - Embodiments of the disclosure relate to systems and methods for controlling a gas turbine. In one embodiment, a method can be provided. Measurement data associated with the operation of a gas turbine may be received to determine if the current operating state of the gas turbine is associated with a predefined risk. Thereafter, the measurement data and one or more model operating parameters for operation of the inlet bleed heat system that minimizes the risk may be identified in order to generate one or more control signals operable to adjust the operation of the inlet bleed heat system for the gas turbine to adjust the one or more model operating parameters. | 02-19-2015 |
Trevor Valder Jones, Greenville, SC US
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20130318018 | NEURAL NETWORK-BASED TURBINE MONITORING SYSTEM - A neural network-based system for monitoring a turbine compressor. In various embodiments, the neural network-based system includes: at least one computing device configured to monitor a turbine compressor by performing actions including: comparing a monitoring output from a first artificial neural network (ANN) about the turbine compressor to a monitoring output from a second, distinct ANN about the turbine compressor; and predicting a probability of a malfunction in the turbine compressor based upon the comparison of the monitoring outputs from the first ANN and the second, distinct ANN. | 11-28-2013 |
20150192912 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMBUSTION MODE TRANSFER FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A method and system for transferring between combustion modes in a gas turbine engine is provided. A processor generates data representative of an initial set of splits for providing at least one of fuel and air to at least one combustor in the gas turbine engine. A gas turbine engine model module generates data representative of at least one engine operating condition. A first split calculation module generates data representative of at least one set of active control splits to control the engine in a first combustion mode, using as an input the initial split data. A second split calculation module generates data representative of at least one set of passive control splits to control the engine in at least a second combustion mode. Transfer between combustion modes may be accomplished via use of at least one of the active control splits and the passive control splits. | 07-09-2015 |
Wilson A. Jones, Hanahan, SC US
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20100096038 | Fuel Leak Prevention System - A fuel leak prevention system and method for providing same includes a check valve for insertion into the discharge end of a spout assembly of a fuel dispensing nozzle, the check valve being located downstream of the nozzle's fuel control valve so as to prevent any leaking or dripping of fuel from the spout when the nozzle is deactivated. The check valve includes a pivoting flap that is preferably spring-loaded and predisposed to remain closed to seal the spout when there is no fuel flowing through the nozzle, but which is allowed to rotate within the spout to open the nozzle and allow the flow of fuel when the nozzle is activated. In one embodiment, the check valve can be inserted into the spout during fabrication of the nozzle. An alternate embodiment allows the retrofit of an existing nozzle by adding an extension that contains the check valve to the spout on the nozzle. The system and method disclosed has application to any liquids that are to be dispensed, including petrol, diesel, kerosene, gas oil, gas, liquid petroleum gas, av-gas, chemicals, and water. | 04-22-2010 |
20100224280 | Fuel Leak Prevention System - A fuel leak prevention system and method for providing same includes a check valve for insertion into the discharge end of a spout assembly of a fuel dispensing nozzle, the check valve being located downstream of the nozzle's fuel control valve so as to prevent any leaking or dripping of fuel from the spout when the nozzle is deactivated. The check valve includes a pivoting flap that is preferably spring-loaded and predisposed to remain closed to seal the spout when there is no fuel flowing through the nozzle, but which is allowed to rotate within the spout to open the nozzle and allow the flow of fuel when the nozzle is activated. In one embodiment, the check valve can be inserted into the spout during fabrication of the nozzle. An alternate embodiment allows the retrofit of an existing nozzle by adding an extension that contains the check valve to the spout on the nozzle. The system and method disclosed has application to any liquids that are to be dispensed, including petrol, diesel, kerosene, gas oil, gas, liquid petroleum gas, av-gas, chemicals, and water. | 09-09-2010 |