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Andrew Oldham, Etobicoke CA
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20160000422 | Apparatus and methods for Loading Suture - Various embodiments of a cartridge for loading a suture onto a suturing instrument are disclosed. In some embodiments, the cartridge is operable for loading a pre-tied knot formed from the suture onto the suturing instrument. The suturing instrument is typically of the type having a suture passing member defining a suture receiving passage therein. In some embodiments, the cartridge comprises a housing defining a chamber, and a partially pre-tied knot mounted about the housing or the chamber. The cartridge additionally provides a base coupled to the housing, the base defining a seat for releasably holding a portion of a suture to be aligned with, and transferred to, the suturing instrument. The portion of the suture may be held independently, or it may be coupled to a component such as a ferrule or shuttle. | 01-07-2016 |
Christopher Adam Oldham, High Point, NC US
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20110191037 | FUEL DISPENSER PULSER ARRANGEMENT - The present invention provides an apparatus for generating a measure of fluid. The apparatus comprises a flow meter and a pulser having an identifier and a memory. The pulser is associated with the flow meter for generating pulser data indicative of a volume of fluid delivered through the flow meter. The pulser is also adapted to alter the pulser data using correction data stored in its memory to generate altered pulser data. The pulser is further adapted to store at least one of the pulser data and the altered pulser data in the memory. The apparatus further comprises a switch operatively connected to the pulser's memory. The switch is operative to vary the memory of the pulser between a write-protected and a write-enabled mode. Also, the apparatus comprises a controller that is communicatively coupled to the pulser and a serial communication circuit which enables communication between the pulser and the controller. Communication between the controller and the pulser includes the identifier. | 08-04-2011 |
20130018504 | FUEL DISPENSER HAVING FM TRANSMISSION CAPABILITY FOR FUELING INFORMATIONAANM Oldham; Christopher AdamAACI High PointAAST NCAACO USAAGP Oldham; Christopher Adam High Point NC US - A fuel dispenser is configured to transmit fueling information to a receiver associated with a vehicle at a first fueling position adjacent the fuel dispenser. The fuel dispenser comprises a control system configured to generate first fueling information associated with a first transaction at the fuel dispenser. The fuel dispenser also comprises first transmitter electronics in electronic communication with the control system. The first transmitter electronics are configured to produce first RDS information based on the first fueling information. Also, the first transmitter electronics comprise modulator circuitry to modulate a radio frequency (RF) carrier signal carrying the first RDS information. The RF carrier signal has a predetermined frequency. The fuel dispenser further comprises an antenna in electrical communication with the first transmitter electronics to radiate the modulated RF carrier signal over the first fueling position for receipt at the vehicle receiver. | 01-17-2013 |
Christopher J. Oldham, Raleigh, NC US
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20140287230 | NANOSTRUCTURED POLYMER-INORGANIC FIBER MEDIA - A fiber media and a filter device. The fiber media has a plurality of nanofibers formed of a polymer material, having diameters less than 1 micron, and formed into a fiber mat. A barrier layer is disposed on the nanofibers to prevent dissolution of the nanofibers in the fiber mat upon exposure of the fiber mat to a solvent of the polymer material. The barrier layer coated nanofibers have a maximum strain before breakage of at least 2%. The filter device includes the fiber media and a support attached to the fiber mat. | 09-25-2014 |
Craig Oldham, Chicago, IL US
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20130159024 | Real-Time Insurance Estimate Based on Non-Personal Identifying Information - Methods and systems for providing estimated insurance quotes/premiums are described herein. After analyzing rate factors, a subset of rate factors are selected that yield a fairly accurate estimated insurance premium from a minimum amount of information easily obtainable from a user. The user inputs a value from a predetermined set of allowable inputs (value input filter). After receiving and analyzing the user inputs, the system generates one or more estimates and displays the one or more estimates to the user, e.g., via a web page. When multiple estimates are provided, the multiple estimates may differ based on the level of coverage, add-on features, or both. Readily known non-personal identifying information is preferably requested and used, thereby alleviating privacy concerns while still being able to provide an estimate to the user very quickly, e.g., under 30 seconds, once all the requested information is obtained. | 06-20-2013 |
20130246101 | Real-Time Insurance Estimate Based on Non-Personal Identifying Information - Methods and systems for providing estimated insurance quotes/premiums are described herein. After analyzing rate factors, a subset of rate factors are selected that yield a fairly accurate estimated insurance premium from a minimum amount of information easily obtainable from a user. The user inputs a value from a predetermined set of allowable inputs (value input filter). After receiving and analyzing the user inputs, the system generates one or more estimates and displays the one or more estimates to the user, e.g., via a web page. When multiple estimates are provided, the multiple estimates may differ based on the level of coverage, add-on features, or both. Readily known non-personal identifying information is preferably requested and used, thereby alleviating privacy concerns while still being able to provide an estimate to the user very quickly, e.g., under 30 seconds, once all the requested information is obtained. | 09-19-2013 |
David A. Oldham, Draper, UT US
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20140006975 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VISUALIZATION OF ELECTRONIC SOCIAL NETWORK CONTENT | 01-02-2014 |
Donald Oldham, Gainesville, FL US
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20090262002 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A REMOTE DEVICE AND AN OPERATOR - Embodiments of the invention allow sensors positioned on or near a remotely controlled device to monitor the status and/or internal conditions of the device and transmit the status information through a data link to a receiver station, or control station, where the information can be provided to a user or operator via sensory stimulation signals. Such sensory stimulation signals can include auditory stimulation signals that can convey the information to the user while allowing the user to maintain visual attention on the remote device. A remote station can obtain information from sensors operably connected to the remote device. The sensor information can be transmitted as digital information from the remote station to a control station, or receiver station, where it is converted to sensory stimulation signals, such as sounds. Such sounds can include tones, alarms, speech, other audible sounds, or combinations thereof. An operator controlling the remote device can, upon receiving the sensory stimulation signals, provide input signals for controlling the remote device. | 10-22-2009 |
Eamonn John Oldham, Porter'S Lake CA
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20090207978 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES NUMBER ALERTING IN AN INTERNET PROTOCOL NETWORK - A method and apparatus for identification of emergency conditions present at a given geographic location of an Internet Protocol (IP) based device and the subsequent appropriate alerting of an Emergency Services Notification (ESN) telephone number. The method and apparatus serve to monitor an IP packet flow from an IP telephony device and sense a datagram within the packet flow corresponding to an ESN dialing sequence. Upon sensing the ESN dialing sequence, the normal call packet flow is interrupted while IP-based call set-up information is returned as though a normal IP-based call were placed. An ESN call server is then alerted of the ESN dialing sequence and functions to forward the IP packet flow to a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) appropriate to the IP telephony device along with location information corresponding to a civic address at which the IP telephony device is located. | 08-20-2009 |
Eric A. Oldham, Kenton, OH US
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20140259694 | Metal Ring Cutter With Plastic Coating - A ring cutter having a metal ring constructed to be mounted on the finger of a user. A cutting blade is connected to the metal ring. The inner surface of the metal ring is covered by a plastic coating to reduce friction on and prevent irritation of a user's finger during extended periods of use. The plastic coating may be molded on the metal ring to cover the inner and outer surfaces thereof. | 09-18-2014 |
James Oldham, Sheffield GB
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20150157301 | Collecting a Urine Sample - The collection of a urine sample is disclosed. An inlet receives expelled urine. A first exit ( | 06-11-2015 |
James R. Oldham, Woodstock, VT US
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20100281785 | Roof Spoiler - Disclosed is a roof spoiler that effectively disrupts the attached flow of wind upon a roof surface. This spoiler has a stowed position, whereby it is almost completely out of the view of passersby. It also has a deployed position, wherein a barrier is projected vertically, or substantially vertically, so as to disrupt the flow of air over the roof surface. This spoiler utilizes a hinged design to move between these two positions. The spoiler is specially designed to operate in conjunction with a gutter mounted along the leading edge of the roof. In the stowed position, a portion of the spoiler covers the open gutter. In one embodiment, the spoiler is L-shaped to facilitate its stability in the deployed position. | 11-11-2010 |
20110000143 | Symmetric Roof Spoiler - Disclosed is a roof spoiler that effectively disrupts the attached flow of wind on a roof surface. Preferably, the spoiler is specially designed for installation with a gutter mounted on the roof fascia or along the leading edge of the roof. This spoiler utilizes a hinged design to move between two operating positions. The first position is a stowed position, whereby the spoiler extends beyond the gutter and is designed to be nearly invisible to passersby. In the stowed position, a portion of the spoiler covers the outer edge of the gutter (if present). A second portion of the spoiler may extend outward from the gutter. The second position is a deployed position, wherein a barrier is projected vertically, or substantially vertically, so as to disrupt the flow of air over the roof surface. In one embodiment, the spoiler rests upon the roof covering when in the deployed position. In another embodiment, the spoiler rests near or against the gutter or holding bracket. In one embodiment, a bracketing system, or support structure, is placed around an existing gutter. The roof spoiler is then pivotally attached to this support structure. In another embodiment, the support structure attaches directly to the gutter. | 01-06-2011 |
20130176656 | Static Electricity Dissipation Drain and Standoffs for By-Pass Conductors of Floating Roof Tanks - A bonding system for a tank battery containing a flammable or combustible product being stored or conveyed, including a bonding conductor, an electrically conductive base member mounted on the tank, the electrically-conductive base member electrically connected to the bonding conductor and to ground installed within each tank and also including a flexible conductive medium with an upper end and a lower end and a plurality of fine electrically-conductive metal wires each having a proximal end and a terminal end, the proximal ends of which are intertwined with the flexible conductive medium to be in electrical connection with the electrical conductive medium, the upper end of the flexible conductive medium electrically connected with the electrically conductive base member and a plurality of static drains located proximate to the highest points of the tank battery and electrically bonded to said bonding conductor. | 07-11-2013 |
John Oldham, Ottawa CA
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20100230621 | PHOTONIC FILTERING OF ELECTRICAL SIGNALS - A filter and a method of filtering a high frequency electrical signal using photonic components is disclosed. The filter has a serially fiber-coupled laser source, a modulator, a filter, and a photodetector. The electrical signal is applied to the modulator. The modulated light propagates through the filter which is constructed to pass not only a modulated sideband, but also at least a fraction of light at the carrier frequency of the laser. The photodetector detects a signal at the beat frequency between the carrier and sideband signals, after both signals have propagated through the filter. As a result, a separate optical branch for light at the carrier frequency is not required, which considerably simplifies the filter construction and makes it more stable and reliable. | 09-16-2010 |
John M. Oldham, Marana, AZ US
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20110183544 | LOW PROFILE COMPACT RF COAXIAL TO PLANAR TRANSMISSION LINE INTERFACE - A compact, low profile coaxial to printed wiring board interface includes an interface block and an adapter. The interface block has a stepped opening for receiving the adapter and a coaxial cable. The adapter includes an outer profile with a series of steps that align and mate with the stepped opening of the interface block. An inner insulator of the coaxial cable is positioned entirely within the interface block and lies substantially flush with a first outside surface of the interface block, an outer conductor of the coaxial cable is positioned at an approximate midpoint interface of the adapter, an outer insulator of the coaxial cable lies flush with an external surface of the adapter, and a portion of the adapter positioned outside the interface block comprises a low profile such that the coaxial cable can be positioned away from a perpendicular to the interface block. | 07-28-2011 |
Kenn Oldham, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110125029 | Targeted Dual-Axes Confocal Imaging Apparatus with Vertical Scanning Capabilities - An optical device is described that may be used as a microscope system for real-time, three-dimensional optical imaging. The device includes a miniature, fiber optic, intra-vital probe microscope that uses a dual-axes confocal architecture to allow for vertical scanning perpendicular to a surface of the sample (e.g., a tissue surface). The optical device can use off-axis illumination and collection of light to achieve sub-cellular resolution with deep tissue penetration. The optical device may be used as part of an integrated molecular imaging strategy using fluorescence-labeled peptides to detect cell surface targets that are up-regulated by the epithelium and/or endothelium of colon and breast tumors in small animal models of cancer. | 05-26-2011 |
20120270256 | Two-Photon Endoscopic Scanning Assembly for Inflammatory Disease Detection - An endscopic imaging device is described that achieves longitudinal axis (z-axis) scanning into a tissue or sample, using a piezoelectric microactuator. In some configurations, additional lateral (xy-plane) scanning is also achieved, to allow for the creation of full three-dimensional imaging, ex vivo or in vivo. The techniques may be used to image and diagnosis allergic rhinitis and eosinophilic esophagitis in tissue. | 10-25-2012 |
20140255985 | TWO-PHOTON ENDOSCOPIC SCANNING ASSEMBLY FOR INFLAMMATORY DISEASE DETECTION - An endscopic imaging device is described that achieves longitudinal axis (z-axis) scanning into a tissue or sample, using a piezoelectric microactuator. In some configurations, additional lateral (xy-plane) scanning is also achieved, to allow for the creation of full three-dimensional imaging, ex vivo or in vivo. The techniques may be used to image and diagnosis allergic rhinitis and eosinophilic esophagitis in tissue. | 09-11-2014 |
20150305632 | MINIATURE PIEZOELECTRIC CARDIOVASCULAR MONITORING SYSTEM - The invention is a passive, wearable sensor that uses a thin piezoelectric material to produce a time history of blood pressure of the patient, with signal processing algorithms to extract physiological information. The sensor consists of a piezoelectric transducer set in a polymer laminate that can be applied to the finger or wrist of the patient. During use, a combination of compressive and bending deformation in the piezoelectric layer in response to blood pressure in the finger or wrist as a voltage output. Using signal processing techniques, the raw signal is filtered and decomposed to obtain a information to form derivative signals such as blood pressure, pulse pressure, pulse pressure variability, heart rate, heart rate variability, and respiratory rate which can be very important pre-cursors in the monitoring of the patient's physiological conditions. | 10-29-2015 |
Kenny Oldham, Coalville, UT US
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20110146605 | LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS SYSTEM FOR A NATURAL GAS VEHICLE - A liquefied natural gas system for a natural gas vehicle engine with flow driven by the engine includes dual flow paths through at least one heat exchanger. A return path extends from the dual flow paths to the storage tank, and an engine feed path extends from the dual flow paths configured to couple to the engine. A valve and control system are coupled to the dual flow paths capable of alternating flow through the dual flow paths so that one flow path supplies the engine through the engine feed path while the other flow path pressurizes the storage tank through the return path. | 06-23-2011 |
20140345708 | DISPENSER NITROGEN PURGE - A dispenser nitrogen purge and heater system for a liquid natural gas (LNG) fueling dispenser, comprising a nitrogen purge enclosure; a nitrogen container containing nitrogen; a nitrogen feed line for feeding nitrogen from the nitrogen container to the nitrogen purge enclosure; a heater for heating an interior space within the enclosure; and a fan assembly for circulating the nitrogen within the interior space | 11-27-2014 |
20150192250 | NON-VENTING TRANSFER SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention provides non-venting transfer systems and methods related to transferring cryogenic liquid between two vessels without venting evaporated cryogenic liquid into the atmosphere. The stations, systems, and methods utilize a feed line and a return line connecting a source tank and a pump system to allow for flow of a cryogenic liquid to the pump and return of evaporated cryogenic liquid to the source tank, thereby avoiding release of the evaporated cryogenic liquid into the atmosphere. | 07-09-2015 |
Laura Oldham, Greensboro, NC US
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20120181907 | STORAGE CAROUSEL - A storage unit has a top, a bottom, and a carousel upon which the bottom rotates thereupon. A plurality of drawers is disposed symmetrically between the bottom and the top. Each drawer has a pentagonal shape having a front wall, a pair of front side walls each of which extends from the front wall and are parallel to each other, a pair of back side walls each of which extends from a front side wall and converges towards an other of the back side walls and a back wall attaching to each of the back side walls. Each back side wall of one drawer contacts an adjacent side wall of an adjacent drawer and the back walls of the drawers define a space. | 07-19-2012 |
Lisa Jo Oldham, Mason, OH US
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20090135134 | EDUCATION METHOD AND SYSTEM INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE USER INTERFACE - An education method and system including a user interface. The user interface may illustrate a portion of the human anatomy that may be viewed in three dimensions. The user interface and method may also provide for selecting training modules, inputting student names, access codes, and tracking pre- and/or post-training student knowledge via quizzes and tests, receive curriculum concurrence from school or government administrators, receive permission from parents or guardians to the actual training and/or provide general visiting users with a holistic overview of the user interface and method of providing the education. | 05-28-2009 |
Mark Oldham, Evanston, WY US
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20110146605 | LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS SYSTEM FOR A NATURAL GAS VEHICLE - A liquefied natural gas system for a natural gas vehicle engine with flow driven by the engine includes dual flow paths through at least one heat exchanger. A return path extends from the dual flow paths to the storage tank, and an engine feed path extends from the dual flow paths configured to couple to the engine. A valve and control system are coupled to the dual flow paths capable of alternating flow through the dual flow paths so that one flow path supplies the engine through the engine feed path while the other flow path pressurizes the storage tank through the return path. | 06-23-2011 |
Michael J. Oldham, Kalamazoo, MI US
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20090266203 | Cover Installation Tool - An installation tool may include an extension member, a body portion disposed on the extension member, and a plurality of fingers flexibly protruding from the body portion. The plurality of fingers are adapted to releasably engage a cover assembly. The plurality of fingers and the body portion cooperate to retain the cover assembly in a first direction and allow disengagement of the cover assembly in a second direction. | 10-29-2009 |
20110107584 | COVER INSTALLATION TOOL - An installation tool may include an extension member, a body portion disposed on the extension member, and a plurality of fingers flexibly protruding from the body portion. The plurality of fingers are adapted to releasably engage a cover assembly. The plurality of fingers and the body portion cooperate to retain the cover assembly in a first direction and allow disengagement of the cover assembly in a second direction. | 05-12-2011 |
20140096982 | Shipping Cap For Fire Protection Sprinkler - A shipping cap for a sprinkler includes a main body having a hollow annular wall portion having a closed upper end. A first pair of side legs extend laterally and axially from a first side of the cylindrical wall portion and a second pair of side legs extend laterally from a second side of the cylindrical wall portion. A first side curtain extends from one of the first pair of side legs and one of the second pair of side legs and a second side curtain extends from the other of the first pair of side legs and the other of the second pair of side legs. | 04-10-2014 |
Michelle H. Oldham, Fort Collins, CO US
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20080306750 | EMPLOYMENT SCREENING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for screening candidates for compliance with general, employer specific, and/or position specific policies. Such policies may be applicable to job applicants, potential contractors, existing employees, and/or existing contractors (collectively, “candidates”), and may be influenced by law or by best practices. The system compiles data based on the policies from both automatic and other data sources. The system also automatically rates the results of the data compiled. Through the use of the system, employers may easily obtain relevant information about candidates prior to engagement or during engagement of the candidate and without the requirement that the employer manually analyze screening results. | 12-11-2008 |
Nigel Bruce Oldham, Taichung City TW
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20130266698 | FROZEN SOLID STATE HEAT RELIEVING THIRST QUENCHER - The present invention relates to a frozen solid state heat relieving thirst quencher, mainly configured to comprise a container or bag of soft or hard materials for convenient hand-carry applications. The container is filled with the heat relieving thirst quencher which can be presented in its solid state through a freezing process, thereby allowing convenient portability and readiness to serve anytime by direct consumption so as to achieve the heat relieving and thirst quenching effects such as stamina supplementation, electrolyte replenishment and body temperature reduction and the like. Meanwhile, in case of sport injuries or insect stings, it can be used for ice covering and swelling subsiding purposes. When the internal heat relieving thirst quencher is totally molten, it can be frozen once again to return to its solid state thus enabling practical usage advantages for various objectives and convenient portability. | 10-10-2013 |
Russ L. Oldham, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20150127388 | NOTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ABNORMAL VEHICULAR MOVEMENT EVENTS - A system is described for notification of abnormal vehicular movement events. The system comprises a gateway device for communicating with vehicle monitoring devices for receiving data associated with abnormal vehicular movement events. A processing system is operatively associated with the gateway device for processing the received data. The processing system implements an event routine using the received data to automatically categorize an abnormal vehicular movement event based on severity and type of the event. A validation routine analyzes the received data to verify that an abnormal vehicular movement event has occurred. A notification routine automatically initiates a notice of loss claim and triggers communication with a client that a validated abnormal vehicular movement event has occurred and including data related to the severity and type of the event. | 05-07-2015 |
20150235323 | AUTOMATED VEHICLE CRASH DETECTION - An automated crash detection device comprises a housing mountable in a vehicle. An acoustic sensor is operatively coupled to the housing to sense vehicle structure born sound waves and develop an acoustic reading representative thereof. An accelerometer is operatively coupled to the housing to sense G-force and develop an accelerometer reading representative thereof. A processing system is operatively associated with the acoustic sensor and the accelerometer to detect a crash condition responsive to the acoustic reading and the accelerometer reading. A transmitter is operatively associated with the processing system to transmit a crash notification upon detection of a crash condition. | 08-20-2015 |
Timothy Oldham, Starkville, MS US
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20130062628 | METHODS FOR THE EPITAXIAL GROWTH OF SILICON CARBIDE - A method for the epitaxial growth of SiC is described which includes contacting a surface of a substrate with hydrogen and HCl, subsequently increasing the temperature of the substrate to at least 1550° C. and epitaxially growing SiC on the surface of the substrate. A method for the epitaxial growth of SiC is also described which includes heating a substrate to a temperature of at least 1550° C., contacting a surface of the substrate with a C containing gas and a Si containing gas at a C/Si ratio of 0.5-0.8 to form a SiC buffer layer and subsequently contacting the surface with a C containing gas and a Si containing gas at a C/Si ratio >0.8 to form a SiC epitaxial layer on the SiC buffer layer. The method results in silicon carbide epitaxial layers with improved surface morphology. | 03-14-2013 |
William F. Oldham, Wilmington, DE US
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20130046666 | RELATIONSHIP-BASED PRICING - Customers may utilize different services or products of a provider. The different services or products utilized by a customer may create different relationships between the provider and the customer. Systems and methods are provided for coordinating the different relationships to provide relationship-based pricing. Relationship-based pricing may increase customer satisfaction with services or products offered by the provider. Systems and methods may adjust fees associated with services or products of the provider by coordinating the different relationships. The fees may be decreased or waived to increase customer satisfaction. | 02-21-2013 |