Patents by Inventor Aaron Pierce

Aaron Pierce 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).

  • Publication number: 20240363010
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a secure, scalable and extensible aircraft and other system and device identity management (IdM) system that enables services for identity provisioning (idP), and identity validation, verification and authentication (idVV&A). The identity and management system uses dual-mode local broadcast and network connected device communication elements across a wide area network. The system serves as a Source System of Record (SSoR) that securely ingests private registration data, system/device identity verification and authentication requests and returns validated identity and activity information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Aaron Pierce, Gary L. Bullock, Larry Carl Howard, Michael Collins
  • Patent number: 12116089
    Abstract: Various implementations include a clamping storage device. The device includes a clamping assembly having a proximal stop, a gas spring, and a distal stop. The proximal stop extends along a proximal stop longitudinal axis. The gas spring has a gas spring longitudinal axis, first end, and a second end. The first end of the gas spring is coupled to the proximal stop. The distal stop is coupled to the second end of the gas spring and extends along a distal stop longitudinal axis. The proximal stop longitudinal axis and the distal stop longitudinal axis are both locatable in an assembly plane that incudes the gas spring longitudinal axis. The gas spring is biased toward an extended position and urgable toward a retracted state. The gas spring is movable toward the extended position in an unlocked state and is prevented from being moved toward the extended position in a locked state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Protomet Corporation
    Inventors: Alec Stuckey, Brian Pitcher, Lynn Haynes, Aaron Pierce, Stewart Boyd, William Matthew Reid, Jeff Bohanan
  • Patent number: 12054226
    Abstract: Various implementations include a frame for supporting a bimini top. The frame includes base, forward, and aft assemblies. The forward assembly has a first portion and a second portion rotatably coupled to a forward portion of the base assembly. The aft assembly has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the aft assembly is slidably coupled to an aft portion of the base assembly. The forward and aft assemblies are movable between collapsed and extended positions. The forward or aft assembly is operatively coupled to a drive assembly such that rotation of a pulley of the drive assembly relative to the base assembly causes the forward or aft assembly to move between the collapsed and extended positions. Movement of the forward assembly from the collapsed position to the extended position causes the aft assembly to move from the collapsed position to the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Protomet Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan Mellas, Stewart Boyd, William Reid, William Caden Webb, Aaron Pierce, Logan Atkins
  • Patent number: 12033516
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a secure, scalable and extensible unmanned aircraft system identity management (IdM) system that enables services for identity provisioning (idP), and identity validation, verification and authentication (idVV&A). The system uses dual-mode local broadcast and network connected UAS communication elements across a wide area network. The system serves as a Source System of Record (SSoR) that securely ingests private registration data, UAS identity verification and authentication requests and returns validated identity and flight information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: PIERCE AEROSPACE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Aaron Pierce, Gary L. Bullock, Larry Carl Howard, Michael Collins
  • Patent number: 11972009
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide improved systems (200, 400) and methods (500, 600, 700, 800) of identifying and managing unmanned (230) and manned (120a-b) air traffic. The systems and methods of the present disclosure allow for the establishment of communications that both protects and shares identity and other informational data. The exemplary system is a dynamic secure identification network system enabling users of the system, including aircraft and aircraft operators 250, to engage with all users of the system and share identification information through a permission-based network system, for example, a blockchain based system. The system enables varying levels of identity and other information to be communicated about each aircraft system located within the ecosystem and being queried by a user. Aircraft systems may include operated and/or autonomous aircraft systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Pierce Aerospace Incorporated
    Inventor: Aaron Pierce
  • Publication number: 20230269518
    Abstract: A suction cup headphone apparatus capable of enclosing an ear of a user by way of suction and delivering audible sound. The apparatus comprises a suction cup, a loudspeaker unit, and a housing unit. The suction cup is mounted to the housing unit. The loudspeaker unit is mounted inside the suction cup. The apparatus is placed over the ear. The user applies repeated pressure to the distal end of the suction cup. This forces air out of the suction cup, creating a suction seal between the apparatus and the ear and/or head of the user. The suction seal can keep the apparatus on the user's ear without the necessity of a band until the user removes the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Amari Cooper, James Ghiorse, Lee Farris, Aaron Pierce
  • Publication number: 20230210099
    Abstract: A fishing tackle comprising a hook with a protruding portion disposed on a shank of the hook and an artificial bait over-molded on the hook and protruding portion. The protruding portion includes a plurality of ridges disposed along a first section and second section. The ridges disposed along the first section are angled towards the proximal end of the hook, and the ridges disposed along the second portion are angled towards the distal end of the hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventor: Aaron Pierce
  • Publication number: 20220043931
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide improved systems (200, 400) and methods (500, 600, 700, 800) of identifying and managing unmanned (230) and manned (120a-b) air traffic. The systems and methods of the present disclosure allow for the establishment of communications that both protects and shares identity and other informational data. The exemplary system is a dynamic secure identification network system enabling users of the system, including aircraft and aircraft operators 250, to engage with all users of the system and share identification information through a permission-based network system, for example, a blockchain based system. The system enables varying levels of identity and other information to be communicated about each aircraft system located within the ecosystem and being queried by a user. Aircraft systems may include operated and/or autonomous aircraft systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2018
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventor: Aaron Pierce
  • Patent number: 10437672
    Abstract: A cluster receives a request to store an object using replication or erasure coding. The cluster writes the object using erasure coding. A manifest is written that includes an indication of erasure coding and a unique identifier for each segment. The cluster returns a unique identifier of the manifest. The cluster receives a request from a client that includes a unique identifier. The cluster determines whether the object has been stored using replication or erasure coding. If using erasure coding, the method reads a manifest. The method identifies segments within the cluster using unique segment identifiers of the manifest. Using these unique segment identifiers, the method reconstructs the object. A persistent storage area of another disk is scanned to find a unique identifier of a failed disk. If using erasure coding, a missing segment previously stored on the disk is identified. The method locates other segments. Missing segments are regenerated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: CARINGO INC.
    Inventors: Don Baker, Paul R.M. Carpentier, Andrew Klager, Aaron Pierce, Jonathan Ring, Russell Turpin, David Yoakley
  • Patent number: 9916198
    Abstract: A cluster receives a request to store an object using replication or erasure coding. The cluster writes the object using erasure coding. A manifest is written that includes an indication of erasure coding and a unique identifier for each segment. The cluster returns a unique identifier of the manifest. The cluster receives a request from a client that includes a unique identifier. The cluster determines whether the object has been stored using replication or erasure coding. If using erasure coding, the method reads a manifest. The method identifies segments within the cluster using unique segment identifiers of the manifest. Using these unique segment identifiers, the method reconstructs the object. A persistent storage area of another disk is scanned to find a unique identifier of a failed disk. If using erasure coding, a missing segment previously stored on the disk is identified. The method locates other segments. Missing segments are regenerated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: CARINGO, INC.
    Inventors: Don Baker, Paul R. M. Carpentier, Andrew Klager, Aaron Pierce, Jonathan Ring, Russell Turpin, David Yoakley
  • Patent number: 9148174
    Abstract: A cluster receives a request to store an object using replication or erasure coding. The cluster writes the object using erasure coding. A manifest is written that includes an indication of erasure coding and a unique identifier for each segment. The cluster returns a unique identifier of the manifest. The cluster receives a request from a client that includes a unique identifier. The cluster determines whether the object has been stored using replication or erasure coding. If using erasure coding, the method reads a manifest. The method identifies segments within the cluster using unique segment identifiers of the manifest. Using these unique segment identifiers, the method reconstructs the object. A persistent storage area of another disk is scanned to find a unique identifier of a failed disk. If using erasure coding, a missing segment previously stored on the disk is identified. The method locates other segments. Missing segments are regenerated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Caringo, Inc.
    Inventors: Don Baker, Paul R. M. Carpentier, Andrew Klager, Aaron Pierce, Jonathan Ring, Russell Turpin, David Yoakley
  • Patent number: 8799746
    Abstract: A cluster receives a request to store an object using replication or erasure coding. The cluster writes the object using erasure coding. A manifest is written that includes an indication of erasure coding and a unique identifier for each segment. The cluster returns a unique identifier of the manifest. The cluster receives a request from a client that includes a unique identifier. The cluster determines whether the object has been stored using replication or erasure coding. If using erasure coding, the method reads a manifest. The method identifies segments within the cluster using unique segment identifiers of the manifest. Using these unique segment identifiers, the method reconstructs the object. A persistent storage area of another disk is scanned to find a unique identifier of a failed disk. If using erasure coding, a missing segment previously stored on the disk is identified. The method locates other segments. Missing segments are regenerated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Caringo, Inc.
    Inventors: Don Baker, Paul R. M. Carpentier, Andrew Klager, Aaron Pierce, Jonathan Ring, Russell Turpin, David Yoakley
  • Publication number: 20070028385
    Abstract: A flexible seat cushion, such as a wheelchair cushion, has an upper surface with a support contour for establishing relatively less pressure on skin adjacent to the bony prominences of the person's pelvic area and relatively more pressure on skin covering adjacent tissue masses. A support member is attached to the rear corner of the cushion. The support member has relatively less flexibility than the seat cushion. The support member is retained to a longitudinal and/or transverse side of the cushion to cause the support member to resist deformation of the support contour from contact with the pelvic area of the person when seated on the seat cushion. Connector member may be connected to the support member to extend along longitudinal and/or transverse sides of the cushion to deform and thereby adjust the support contour for better support of the pelvic area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Hetzel, Aaron Pierce, Steve Maurus
  • Publication number: 20050022306
    Abstract: A flexible seat cushion, such as a wheelchair cushion, has an upper surface with a support contour for establishing relatively less pressure on skin adjacent to the bony prominences of the person's pelvic area and relatively more pressure on skin covering adjacent tissue masses. A support member is attached to the rear corner of the cushion. The support member has relatively less flexibility than the seat cushion. The support member is retained to a longitudinal and/or transverse side of the cushion to cause the support member to resist deformation of the support contour from contact with the pelvic area of the person when seated on the seat cushion. Connector member may be connected to the support member to extend along longitudinal and/or transverse sides of the cushion to deform and thereby adjust the support contour for better support of the pelvic area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Hetzel, Aaron Pierce, Steve Maurus