Patents by Inventor Steve Woodward
Steve Woodward 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: 20240110442Abstract: A ceiling ladder having a plurality of sections that can be climbed by a user when in an unfolded position into an attic and that can be folded together into a retracted position to be stored above the ceiling. The ladder has a deep step, which has a width greater than the width of other steps of the ladder, in which is located between about 2-5 feet from the floor when the ladder is in the unfolded position so that a user can stand on the deep step and place objects into the attic without having to climb into the attic.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Steve Woodward, Shannon Lessner, Thomas Parker
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Patent number: 11808048Abstract: A scaffold upon which a person stands includes a platform with a first leg assembly rotatably attached to the platform. The scaffold includes a latch assembly having a latch pivot axis coupled to the platform. The scaffold includes a stud attached to a first leg of the first leg assembly to which the latch assembly engages when the first leg assembly is moved into the extended position to automatically lock the first leg assembly in the extended position where the latch assembly is in a set position. When the latch assembly is moved out of the set position, the stud on the first leg disengages from the latch assembly and the first leg assembly is able to rotate about the first leg assembly pivot axis to a folded position. A method for using a scaffold.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Steve Woodward, Joe Dangrow, Thomas W. Parker, Michael A. Somerfield
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Publication number: 20230251999Abstract: A system and method for accelerated content classification and routing of digital files in a data handling and data governance service includes identifying a digital computer file; sequentially routing the digital computer file to one or more machine learning-based content classification models of a plurality of distinct machine learning-based content classification models based on a service-defined model instantiation and execution sequence, wherein: the service-defined model instantiation and execution sequence defines a model instantiation and execution order for the plurality of distinct machine learning-based content classification models that enables a fast content classification of the digital computer file while minimizing a computation time or runtime of the one or more machine learning-based content classification models; computing, via a machine learning-based filename classification model, a content classification inference based on extracted filename feature data of the digital computer file; andType: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Steve Woodward, Alexis Johnson, Stefan Larson, Shaun Becker
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Publication number: 20230122684Abstract: A system and method of curating machine learning training data for improving a predictive accuracy of a machine learning model includes sourcing training data samples based on seeding instructions; returning a corpus of unlabeled training data samples based on a search of data repositories; assigning a distinct classification labels to each of the training data samples of the corpus; computing efficacy metrics for an in-scope corpus of labeled training data samples derived from a subset of training data samples of the corpus that have been assigned one of the plurality of distinct classification labels, wherein the efficacy metrics identify whether the in-scope corpus of labeled training data samples is suitable for training a target machine learning model; and routing the in-scope corpus of labeled training data samples based on the efficacy metrics.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Stefan Larson, Steve Woodward, Shuan Becker
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Publication number: 20230072498Abstract: Systems and methods of computing classifications for and migrating digital content that includes accessing a digital content corpus within a source data storage system; in response to accessing the digital content corpus, for each distinct item of digital content of the plurality of distinct items of digital content: computing, via one or more digital content machine learning classification models, a content classification inference; identifying automated digital content handling tasks of a plurality of distinct digital content handling tasks based on the content classification inference; executing the automated content handling tasks identified for each distinct item of digital content, wherein executing the automated content handling tasks includes: designating a storage location within a target data storage system based on the in-migration content classification inference; and migrating a respective item of digital content from the source data storage system to the designated storage location within the taType: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Steve Woodward, Shaun Becker, Stefan Larson
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Publication number: 20230017384Abstract: A machine learning-informed method executing automated workflows for digital file handling includes computing, by file classification machine learning models, a machine learning classification inference for each of a plurality of distinct digital files of a corpus of digital files; curating a plurality of distinct sub-corpora of digital files based on the machine learning classification inference associated with each of the plurality of distinct digital files, wherein the at least one machine learning classification inference comprises a digital file type classification inference of a plurality of distinct digital file type classification inferences; and selectiyely executing an automated digital file handling workflow for at least one sub-corpus based on the digital file type classification inference, wherein the automated digital file handling workflow includes a sequence of computer-executable tasks that, when executed, operates to modify one or more of a residency, permissions, and file metadata associateType: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Steve Woodward, Shaun Becker, Stefan Larson
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Publication number: 20220413734Abstract: Systems and methods of computing classifications for and migrating digital content that includes accessing a digital content corpus within a source data storage system; in response to accessing the digital content corpus, for each distinct item of digital content of the plurality of distinct items of digital content: computing, via one or more digital content machine learning classification models, a content classification inference; identifying automated digital content handling tasks of a plurality of distinct digital content handling tasks based on the content classification inference; executing the automated content handling tasks identified for each distinct item of digital content, wherein executing the automated content handling tasks includes: designating a storage location within a target data storage system based on the in-migration content classification inference; and migrating a respective item of digital content from the source data storage system to the designated storage location within the taType: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Steve Woodward, Shaun Becker, Stefan Larson
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Patent number: 11531640Abstract: Systems and methods of computing classifications for and migrating digital content that includes accessing a digital content corpus within a source data storage system; in response to accessing the digital content corpus, for each distinct item of digital content of the plurality of distinct items of digital content: computing, via one or more digital content machine learning classification models, a content classification inference; identifying automated digital content handling tasks of a plurality of distinct digital content handling tasks based on the content classification inference; executing the automated content handling tasks identified for each distinct item of digital content, wherein executing the automated content handling tasks includes: designating a storage location within a target data storage system based on the in-migration content classification inference; and migrating a respective item of digital content from the source data storage system to the designated storage location within the taType: GrantFiled: June 24, 2022Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: DryvIQ, Inc.Inventors: Steve Woodward, Shaun Becker, Stefan Larson
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Patent number: 11473318Abstract: A work platform system having a first work platform. The system having a first bracket attached to the first scaffold and extending below and outward beyond the first scaffold between the first rail and the second rail of the first leg assembly. The system having a second bracket attached to the first scaffold and extending below and outward beyond the first scaffold between the first rail and the second rail of the first leg assembly. The system having a second work platform. The first end of the second scaffold is disposed on the first bracket and the second bracket with the first bracket and the second bracket extending between the first rung of the third leg assembly and the second scaffold. A method for using a work platform system.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Steve Woodward, Joseph C. Dangrow, Michael A. Somerfield
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Publication number: 20220178153Abstract: An apparatus includes a platform having a first end and a second end and a handle. The apparatus includes a first leg assembly rotatably attached to the platform in proximity to the first end. The apparatus includes a second leg assembly attentively attached to the platform in proximity to the second end. When the first and second leg assemblies are essentially perpendicular to the platform, the apparatus is in a use state and the user is able to stand on the platform and be supported by the first and second leg assemblies. When the apparatus is in the use state, the user is able to pick up the apparatus by the handle with only one of the hands without tipping the apparatus. A method for a user with hands to stand on an apparatus. A work platform having legs which are coplanar with the platform when the legs are in a closed position. The work platform having a hinge bracket with a tab against which a leg contacts and is stopped when the leg is in an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Steve Woodward, Thomas Parker
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Publication number: 20220120137Abstract: A ceiling ladder having a plurality of sections that can be climbed by a user when in an unfolded position into an attic and that can be folded together into a retracted position to be stored above the ceiling. The ladder has a deep step, which has a width greater than the width of other steps of the ladder, in which is located between about 2-5 feet from the floor when the ladder is in the unfolded position so user can stand on the deep step in place objects into the attic without having to climb into the attic. A method. A deep step.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicant: Werner Co.Inventors: Steve Woodward, Shannon Lessner, Thomas Parker
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Publication number: 20220010565Abstract: An assembly upon which a user stands includes a platform. The assembly includes a first work stand and a second work stand. Each work stand has a front frame and a rear frame. The assembly includes a first plank adapter engaged with the first work stand. The first plank adapter has an attachment portion and a bar. The assembly includes a second plank adapter engaged with the second work stand. The platform rests on and is supported by the first and second plank adapters. The present invention pertains to a work stand for holding a platform upon which a user stands. A plank adapter that is engaged with a front frame of a work stand to hold a platform. A method for a user to stand above ground. A method for forming a work stand.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Applicant: Werner Co.Inventors: Steve Woodward, Shannon Lessner, Thomas Parker
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Patent number: 11215010Abstract: A ceiling ladder having a plurality of sections that can be climbed by a user when in an unfolded position into an attic and that can be folded together into a retracted position to be stored above the ceiling. The ladder has a deep step, which has a width greater than the width of other steps of the ladder, in which is located between about 2-5 feet from the floor when the ladder is in the unfolded position so user can stand on the deep step in place objects into the attic without having to climb into the attic. A deep step for a ceiling ladder.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Steve Woodward, Shannon Lessner, Thomas Parker
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Patent number: 11131103Abstract: An assembly upon which a user stands includes a platform. The assembly includes a first work stand and a second work stand. Each work stand has a front frame and a rear frame. The assembly includes a first plank adapter engaged with the first work stand. The first plank adapter has an attachment portion and a bar. The assembly includes a second plank adapter engaged with the second work stand. The platform rests on is supported by the first and second plank adapters. The present invention pertains to a work stand for holding a platform upon which a user stands. A plank adapter that is engaged with a front frame of a work stand to hold a platform. A method for a user to stand above ground. A method for forming a work stand.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Steve Woodward, Shannon Lessner, Thomas Parker
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Publication number: 20210071433Abstract: An apparatus includes a platform having a first end and a second end and a handle. The apparatus includes a first leg assembly rotatably attached to the platform in proximity to the first end. The apparatus includes a second leg assembly attentively attached to the platform in proximity to the second end. When the first and second leg assemblies are essentially perpendicular to the platform, the apparatus is in a use state and the user is able to stand on the platform and be supported by the first and second leg assemblies. When the apparatus is in the use state, the user is able to pick up the apparatus by the handle with only one of the hands without tipping the apparatus. A method for a user with hands to stand on an apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: Werner Co.Inventors: Steve Woodward, Joe Dangrow, Sharon Lessner
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Patent number: 10815680Abstract: An apparatus includes a platform having a first end and a second end and a handle. The apparatus includes a first leg assembly rotatably attached to the platform in proximity to the first end. The apparatus includes a second leg assembly attentively attached to the platform in proximity to the second end. When the first and second leg assemblies are essentially perpendicular to the platform, the apparatus is in a use state and the user is able to stand on the platform and be supported by the first and second leg assemblies. When the apparatus is in the use state, the user is able to pick up the apparatus by the handle with only one of the hands without tipping the apparatus. A method for a user with hands to stand on an apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Steve Woodward, Joe Dangrow, Shannon Lessner
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Patent number: 10738487Abstract: An apparatus includes a platform having a first end and a second end and a handle. The apparatus includes a first leg assembly rotatably attached to the platform in proximity to the first end. The apparatus includes a second leg assembly attentively attached to the platform in proximity to the second end. When the first and second leg assemblies are essentially perpendicular to the platform, the apparatus is in a use state and the user is able to stand on the platform and be supported by the first and second leg assemblies. When the apparatus is in the use state, the user is able to pick up the apparatus by the handle with only one of the hands without tipping the apparatus. A method for a user with hands to stand on an apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2016Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Steve Woodward, Joe Dangrow, Sharon Lessner
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Publication number: 20200149347Abstract: A ceiling ladder having a plurality of sections that can be climbed by a user when in an unfolded position into an attic and that can be folded together into a retracted position to be stored above the ceiling. The ladder has a deep step, which has a width greater than the width of other steps of the ladder, in which is located between about 2-5 feet from the floor when the ladder is in the unfolded position so user can stand on the deep step in place objects into the attic without having to climb into the attic. A method. A deep step.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: Werner Co.Inventors: Steve Woodward, Shannon Lessner, Thomas Parker
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Patent number: D895844Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Steve Woodward, Thomas Parker
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Patent number: D895845Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Werner Co.Inventors: Steve Woodward, Thomas Parker