Patents by Inventor Paul Cummings
Paul Cummings 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).
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Publication number: 20240122595Abstract: According to one aspect, a fastening device may include a coupling body having (1) a portion configured to couple to a distal end of a medical device, (2) a cartridge holder, and (3) an anvil pivotably coupled to the cartridge holder. The cartridge holder and the anvil may extend distally from the portion and may be configured to extend distally of a distalmost face of the medical device when the portion is coupled to the distal end of the medical device. A flexible member may be configured to extend through a channel of the medical device. A fastener cartridge may be coupled to a distal end of the flexible member, including at least one fastener, and may be configured for releasable coupling to the cartridge holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Paul SMITH, Ryan V. WALES, Michael PEACHOCK, Nathan CUMMINGS
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Patent number: 11671411Abstract: A streaming one time Pad cipher using a One Time Pad (OTP) provides secure data storage and retrieval. The data that is encrypted using the one time pad is stored in a repository that is separate from the generation and/or storage for the one time pad.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Introspective Power, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Scott Thompson, Steven Paul Cummings, Margaret A. Philpot, Brian E. Meilke
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Publication number: 20220382520Abstract: A message is embedded within an entropy stream. The message is encrypted using a onetime pad (OTP) and thus looks like part of the entropy string since the OTP encrypted messages is, as long as the “pad” material and message content are known, itself random to the observer. The encrypted message contains information used to identify and/or point to relevant information in another part of the entropy stream. For example, the OTP-encrypted message may indicate the number of units of the message, and point to a position in another part of the stream where another message is located. The stream may be randomly and deterministically expanded.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Anthony Scott THOMPSON, Steven Paul CUMMINGS
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Patent number: 11444751Abstract: A message is embedded within an entropy stream. The message is encrypted using a onetime pad (OTP) and thus looks like part of the entropy string since the OTP encrypted messages is, as long as the “pad” material and message content are known, itself random to the observer. The encrypted message contains information used to identify and/or point to relevant information in another part of the entropy stream. For example, the OTP-encrypted message may indicate the number of units of the message, and point to a position in another part of the stream where another message is located. The stream may be randomly and deterministically expanded.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Introspective Power, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Scott Thompson, Steven Paul Cummings
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Publication number: 20220141203Abstract: A streaming one time Pad cipher using a One Time Pad (OTP) provides secure data storage and retrieval. The data that is encrypted using the one time pad is stored in a repository that is separate from the generation and/or storage for the one time pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2021Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Anthony Scott THOMPSON, Steven Paul CUMMINGS, Margaret A. PHILPOT, Brian E. MEILKE
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Patent number: 11196720Abstract: A streaming one time Pad cipher using a One Time Pad (OTP) provides secure data storage and retrieval. The data that is encrypted using the one time pad is stored in a repository that is separate from the generation and/or storage for the one time pad.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Introspective Power, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Scott Thompson, Steven Paul Cummings, Margaret A. Philpot, Brian E. Meilke
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Publication number: 20200186331Abstract: A message is embedded within an entropy stream. The message is encrypted using a onetime pad (OTP) and thus looks like part of the entropy string since the OTP encrypted messages is, as long as the “pad” material and message content are known, itself random to the observer. The encrypted message contains information used to identify and/or point to relevant information in another part of the entropy stream. For example, the OTP-encrypted message may indicate the number of units of the message, and point to a position in another part of the stream where another message is located. The stream may be randomly and deterministically expanded.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Anthony Scott THOMPSON, Steven Paul CUMMINGS
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Publication number: 20190219082Abstract: The present invention provides a fastener assembly (20) for a prefabricated service module. The fastener assembly (20) comprises a first arm (21) having a flange (211) at a first end (221) thereof; a second arm (22) having a flange (221) at a first end (222) thereof; and a retainer mechanism (23). The second arm (22) is arranged parallel and opposite to the first arm (21); and the flanges (211, 221) of the first and second arms (21, 22) are arranged opposite from one another and extend in a direction away from each other. The first end (212) of the first arm (21) is moveable between a first position wherein said first end (212) is spaced apart from the first end (222) of the second arm (22) at a first distance, and a second position wherein said first end (212) is spaced apart from the first end (222) of the second arm (21) at a second distance, the first distance being greater than the second distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2017Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: BLUESKY SOLUTIONS LIMITEDInventors: Paul Marks, Paul Cummings, Charles Van Blerk, James Samuel, Bruce Renfrew, Shaun Phillips, Hugo Swift
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Publication number: 20190044923Abstract: A streaming one time Pad cipher using a One Time Pad (OTP) provides secure data storage and retrieval. The data that is encrypted using the one time pad is stored in a repository that is separate from the generation and/or storage for the one time pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Anthony Scott THOMPSON, Steven Paul CUMMINGS, Margaret A. PHILPOT, Brian E. MEILKE
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Patent number: 9862582Abstract: A safety device for an aerial lift includes a basket with controls which permit an operator standing in the basket to maneuver the basket. The safety device includes an alarm, a switch activation device proximate to the controls and two solenoid operated relays, one connected with a normally-closed manually operable emergency switch which is operable to cut electrical supply and prevent further movement of the basket, and one connected with a foot operable safety switch, which must be held closed by an operator to activate the controls. Each relay is held in a closed condition unless caused to change to an open condition to cut electrical supply. The relays are controlled by a programmable control box connected to the switch activation device, foot switch and alarm. The control box causes the alarm to operate in accordance with the condition of the foot operable safety switch.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: BLUESKY SOLUTIONS LIMITEDInventors: Paul Cummings, Kevin Gale
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Patent number: 9679461Abstract: A pre-crush sensor module for use with a safety device for an aerial lift having a basket or cage. The pre-crush sensor module having removably attachable sensor which provide a detection zone wherein the sensors detect obstacles. The sensor module also having an operator warning system and a relay to connect the sensors to the safety device.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: BLUESKY SOLUTIONS LIMITEDInventors: Paul Cummings, Kevin Jonathan Gale
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Patent number: 9676602Abstract: A safety device for an aerial lift (10) having operator controls (23) for maneuvering its basket (20) to a desired location and including at least one passive normally closed safety switch (30)(130), e.g. an emergency switch, operable to cut electrical supply and prevent further movement of the basket (20), the safety device comprising a switch activation device (27,160,170) extending across the basket proximate to the controls (23) and an auxiliary safety switch (26) connected in series with the safety switch (30,130) with its contacts C1 normally closed (switch on) unless caused to open (switch off) by operation of the switch activation, thereby cutting off the electrical supply.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: BLUESKY SOLUTIONS LIMITEDInventors: Paul Cummings, Kevin Jonathan Gale, Allan Malcolm Starck
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Patent number: 9415986Abstract: A safety device for an aerial lift having a basket or cage with controls which permit an operator standing in the basket or cage to maneuver it. The safety device comprises a control module which is programmed to prevent movement of the basket or cage and activate an alarm by cutting electrical supply to a function enable switch and, if the electrical supply to the function enable switch cannot be cut, the control module is further programmed to prevent movement of the basket or cage and activate the alarm by operating an emergency switch to cut the electrical supply.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: BLUESKY SOLUTIONS LIMITEDInventors: Paul Cummings, Kevin Jonathan Gale
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Publication number: 20160098910Abstract: A pre-crush sensor module for use with a safety device for an aerial lift having a basket or cage. The pre-crush sensor module having removably attachable sensor which provide a detection zone wherein the sensors detect obstacles. The sensor module also having an operator warning system and a relay to connect the sensors to the safety device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Applicant: BLUESKY SOLUTIONS LIMITEDInventors: Paul Cummings, Kevin Jonathan Gale
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Publication number: 20160099122Abstract: A safety device for an aerial lift having a basket or cage with controls which permit an operator standing in the basket or cage to manoeuvre it. The safety device comprises a control module which is programmed to prevent movement of the basket or cage and activate an alarm by cutting electrical supply to a function enable switch and, if the electrical supply to the function enable switch cannot be cut, the control module is further programmed to prevent movement of the basket or cage and activate the alarm by operating an emergency switch to cut the electrical supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Applicant: BLUESKY SOLUTIONS LIMITEDInventors: Paul Cummings, Kevin Jonathan Gale
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Patent number: 9169111Abstract: An aerial lift having a basket or cage having a control panel for an operator standing in the basket to maneuver the basket to a desired location, a safety switch means operable to prevent further movement of the basket in unsafe conditions, and a safety device comprising a load cell or strain gauge on the cage and an auxiliary safety switch operatively connected to the load cell via an amplifier is connected in series with the safety switch means, the auxiliary switch being operable to cut off power to the safety switch means when the sensed load on the cage exceeds a predetermined value, typically if the load strikes a stationary object.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Blue Sky Access Ltd.Inventor: Paul Cummings
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Publication number: 20150008073Abstract: A safety device for an aerial lift having a basket with controls which permit an operator standing in the basket to manoeuvre the basket. The safety device comprises an alarm, a switch activation device proximate to the controls and two solenoid operated relays, one connected with a normally-closed manually operable emergency switch means which is operable to cut electrical supply and prevent further movement of the basket, and one connected with a foot operable safety switch, which must be held closed by an operator to activate the controls. Each relay is held in a closed condition (switch on) unless caused to change to an open condition (switch off) to cut electrical supply. The relays are controlled by a programmable control box connected to the switch activation device, foot switch and alarm. The control box causes the alarm to operate in accordance with the condition of the foot operable safety switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: BLUESKY SOLUTIONS LIMITEDInventors: Paul Cummings, Kevin Gale
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Publication number: 20140353082Abstract: An aerial lift having a basket or cage having a control panel for an operator standing in the basket to maneuver the basket to a desired location, a safety switch means operable to prevent further movement of the basket in unsafe conditions, and a safety device comprising a load cell or strain gauge on the cage and an auxiliary safety switch operatively connected to the load cell via an amplifier is connected in series with the safety switch means, the auxiliary switch being operable to cut off power to the safety switch means when the sensed load on the cage exceeds a predetermined value, typically if the load strikes a stationary object.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: BLUESKY SOLUTIONS LIMITEDInventor: Paul Cummings
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Patent number: 8881868Abstract: A material support assembly (21) for use on an aerial lift work platform (12) surrounded by a safety barrier (17) with a kick plate (14) adjacent the platform (12), the assembly (21) having at least one leg (22 or 23) mounted on a foot (24) which rests on the platform (12), the leg and foot having a first coupling means (31) for securing the assembly (21) to the kick plate (14) on one side of the platform and a further coupling means (32) for engaging the kick plate (14) on the opposite side of the platform, the further coupling means (32) preferably being located at the end of an arm (25) extending away from the foot (24) and resting against the platform.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Bluesky Solutions LimitedInventor: Paul Cummings
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Publication number: 20130313040Abstract: A safety device for an aerial lift (10) having operator controls (23) for manoeuvring its basket (20) to a desired location and including at least one passive normally closed safety switch means (30)(130), e.g. m emergency switch, operable to cut electrical supply and prevent further movement of the basket (20), the safety device comprising a switch activation device (27,160,170) extending across the basket proximate to said controls (23) and an auxiliary safety switch (26) connected in series with the safely switch means (30,130) with its contacts C1 normally closed (switch on) unless caused to open (switch off) by operation of said switch activation means, thereby cutting off said electrical supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: BLUE SKY SOLUTIONS LIMITEDInventors: Paul Cummings, Kevin Jonathan Gale, Allan Malcolm Starck