Patents by Inventor Robert W. Norris

Robert W. Norris 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).

  • Patent number: 11710199
    Abstract: Methods and systems for improved environmental impact and attribution using distributed ledgers are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided that includes retrieving transaction data concerning an energy transaction from a distributed database. A delivery process and/or a production process for the energy transaction may be identified based on the transaction data. Environmental impact measures may be determined for the production process, the delivery process, and/or consuming an energy resource. One or more attributions may be created for the environmental impact measures and may be stored on within the distributed database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: ENERGYXCHAIN, LLC
    Inventors: Umit Cali, David A. Doctor, Robert W. Norris
  • Patent number: 11557008
    Abstract: Methods and systems for improved creation, monitoring, and updating of energy transactions are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided that includes receiving a request to originate a contract for an energy transaction. Transaction information concerning the energy transaction may be received and may identify a type of energy resource and parties for the energy transaction. A requirement for the energy transaction may be identified within the contract codex and at least one condition may be determined based on the requirement. An updated contract may be generated by adding the at least one condition to the contract. Information regarding the updated contract may be stored on the distributed ledger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: ENERGYXCHAIN, LLC
    Inventors: Umit Cali, David A. Doctor, Robert W. Norris
  • Patent number: 11501392
    Abstract: Methods and systems for originating and monitoring energy transactions using distributed ledger technology are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided that includes receiving a first request to originate a contract associated with an energy transaction. The first request may include a first draft of the contract. A first transaction may be generated based on the first draft of the contract and may be added to a distributed ledger. Transaction information regarding the energy transaction may be received and a second draft of the contract may be generated based on the transaction information. A second transaction may be generated based on the second draft of the contract and may be added to the distributed ledger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: ENERGYXCHAIN, LLC
    Inventors: Umit Cali, David A. Doctor, Robert W. Norris
  • Publication number: 20220122206
    Abstract: Methods and systems for originating and monitoring energy transactions using distributed ledger technology are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided that includes receiving a first request to originate a contract associated with an energy transaction. The first request may include a first draft of the contract. A first transaction may be generated based on the first draft of the contract and may be added to a distributed ledger. Transaction information regarding the energy transaction may be received and a second draft of the contract may be generated based on the transaction information. A second transaction may be generated based on the second draft of the contract and may be added to the distributed ledger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Umit Cali, David A. Doctor, Robert W. Norris
  • Publication number: 20220122199
    Abstract: Methods and systems for improved creation, monitoring, and updating of energy transactions are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided that includes receiving a request to originate a contract for an energy transaction. Transaction information concerning the energy transaction may be received and may identify a type of energy resource and parties for the energy transaction. A requirement for the energy transaction may be identified within the contract codex and at least one condition may be determined based on the requirement. An updated contract may be generated by adding the at least one condition to the contract. Information regarding the updated contract may be stored on the distributed ledger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Umit Cali, David A. Doctor, Robert W. Norris
  • Publication number: 20210256635
    Abstract: Methods and systems for improved creation, monitoring, and updating of energy transactions are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided that includes receiving a request to originate a contract for an energy transaction. Transaction information concerning the energy transaction may be received and may identify a type of energy resource and parties for the energy transaction. A requirement for the energy transaction may be identified within the contract codex and at least one condition may be determined based on the requirement. An updated contract may be generated by adding the at least one condition to the contract. Information regarding the updated contract may be stored on the distributed ledger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Umit Cali, David A. Doctor, Robert W. Norris
  • Publication number: 20210065317
    Abstract: Methods and systems for originating and monitoring energy transactions using distributed ledger technology are provided. In one embodiment, a method is provided that includes receiving a first request to originate a contract associated with an energy transaction. The first request may include a first draft of the contract. A first transaction may be generated based on the first draft of the contract and may be added to a distributed ledger. Transaction information regarding the energy transaction may be received and a second draft of the contract may be generated based on the transaction information. A second transaction may be generated based on the second draft of the contract and may be added to the distributed ledger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Umit Cali, David A. Doctor, Robert W. Norris
  • Patent number: 5184820
    Abstract: A hockey puck having a conventional shape and opposite end surfaces, each formed with at least three symmetrically spaced projections preferably having a lower coefficient of friction than the body of the puck. A ring or band of material of a color differing from the remainder of the puck about the periphery of the puck and flush with the periphery of the puck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Inventors: Michael D. Keating, Robert W. Norris
  • Patent number: 5149096
    Abstract: An ice hockey puck has more uniform play during a period when provided with projections positioned circumferentially about the end surfaces which lift the puck from the surface to reduce the snow plowing effect, and the stability of the puck is maintained when the projections are dome-shaped to terminate in arcuate or flat ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Inventors: Michael D. Keating, Robert W. Norris, Ronald K. Jakubas
  • Patent number: 4636025
    Abstract: Universal battery terminal connector for connecting either the top post battery terminal or a side post battery terminal to a battery cable. The connector is an elongated metal body having means for connection to a top post battery terminal, second means for connection to a side post battery terminal, and third means for receiving one end of a battery cable and providing an electrical connection therewith. The top post battery terminal connection is at one end, the side battery terminal connection is either at the other end or in the middle, and the battery cable connection is correspondingly in the middle or at the other end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1987
    Inventor: Robert W. Norris