Patents by Inventor Kevin F. Seip

Kevin F. Seip has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • System and method for providing information regarding a status of an item
    Patent number: 10217077
    Abstract: A system. A system includes a computing system. The computing system includes a processor, a first module, a second module, and a third module. The first module is communicably connected to the processor and is configured for receiving chain of custody information associated with an item. The second module is communicably connected to the processor and is configured for determining a status of the item based on the received chain of custody information. The third module is communicably connected to the processor and is configured for arranging data into a specified format. The data includes the status of the item and the chain of custody information. The third module is also configured for transmitting the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Aethon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert John Wellington, Brian R. Curren, David G. Wolfe, Kevin F. Seip
  • System and method for securely transporting an item
    Patent number: 9618931
    Abstract: A system. The system includes an apparatus and a server. The apparatus is configured for securely transporting an item from a first location to a second location, and includes a mobile robot and a cart. The cart is coupled to the mobile robot and includes at least one secure storage area. The server is communicably connected to the apparatus and includes a module. The module is configured to maintain a chain of custody record for the item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Aethon, Inc.
    Inventors: Aldo Zini, Barry Mark Skirble, Peter T. Seiff, Kevin F. Seip
  • System and Method for Providing Information Regarding a Status of an Item
    Publication number: 20160110684
    Abstract: A system. A system includes a computing system. The computing system includes a processor, a first module, a second module, and a third module. The first module is communicably connected to the processor and is configured for receiving chain of custody information associated with an item. The second module is communicably connected to the processor and is configured for determining a status of the item based on the received chain of custody information. The third module is communicably connected to the processor and is configured for arranging data into a specified format. The data includes the status of the item and the chain of custody information. The third module is also configured for transmitting the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Robert John Wellington, Brian R. Curren, David G. Wolfe, Kevin F. Seip
  • System and method for providing information regarding a status of an item
    Patent number: 9245305
    Abstract: A system. A system includes a computing system. The computing system includes a processor, a first module, a second module, and a third module. The first module is communicably connected to the processor and is configured for receiving chain of custody information associated with an item. The second module is communicably connected to the processor and is configured for determining a status of the item based on the received chain of custody information. The third module is communicably connected to the processor and is configured for arranging data into a specified format. The data includes the status of the item and the chain of custody information. The third module is also configured for transmitting the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Aethon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Wellington, Brian R. Curren, David G. Wolfe, Kevin F. Seip
  • System and Method for Securely Transporting an Item
    Publication number: 20150045945
    Abstract: A system. The system includes an apparatus and a server. The apparatus is configured for securely transporting an item from a first location to a second location, and includes a mobile robot and a cart. The cart is coupled to the mobile robot and includes at least one secure storage area. The server is communicably connected to the apparatus and includes a module. The module is configured to maintain a chain of custody record for the item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Aldo Zini, Barry Mark Skirble, Peter T. Seiff, Kevin F. Seip
  • System and method for securely transporting an item
    Patent number: 8948914
    Abstract: A system. The system includes an apparatus and a server. The apparatus is configured for securely transporting an item from a first location to a second location, and includes a mobile robot and a cart. The cart is coupled to the mobile robot and includes at least one secure storage area. The server is communicably connected to the apparatus and includes a module. The module is configured to maintain a chain of custody record for the item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Aethon, Inc.
    Inventors: Aldo Zini, Barry Mark Skirble, Peter T. Seiff, Kevin F. Seip
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION REGARDING A STATUS OF AN ITEM
    Publication number: 20110137759
    Abstract: A system. A system includes a computing system. The computing system includes a processor, a first module, a second module, and a third module. The first module is communicably connected to the processor and is configured for receiving chain of custody information associated with an item. The second module is communicably connected to the processor and is configured for determining a status of the item based on the received chain of custody information. The third module is communicably connected to the processor and is configured for arranging data into a specified format. The data includes the status of the item and the chain of custody information. The third module is also configured for transmitting the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: AETHON, INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Wellington, Brian R. Curren, David G. Wolfe, Kevin F. Seip
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURELY TRANSPORTING AN ITEM
    Publication number: 20100234995
    Abstract: A system. The system includes an apparatus and a server. The apparatus is configured for securely transporting an item from a first location to a second location, and includes a mobile robot and a cart. The cart is coupled to the mobile robot and includes at least one secure storage area. The server is communicably connected to the apparatus and includes a module. The module is configured to maintain a chain of custody record for the item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Aldo Zini, Barry Mark Skirble, Peter T. Seiff, Kevin F. Seip