Patents by Inventor Benjamin T. Jones

Benjamin T. Jones 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: 20220234190
    Abstract: A storage case includes a base including a lower surface, walls extending from the lower surface, and a plurality of recesses arranged in a grid adjacent the lower surface. The lower surface and the walls define a cavity, and each recess has a double bayonet shape defining a partially circular shape with a pair of bayonet channels. The storage case further includes a peg positioned within the cavity and having an elongated body configured to support a tool accessory. The elongated body has a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and the first end includes a bayonet projection. The bayonet projection is alternately receivable in each of plurality of recesses by a bayonet style coupling, and the peg is orthogonal to the lower surface of the base when coupled to each of the plurality of recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Peter R. Heath, Steven W. Hyma, Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20220236072
    Abstract: A system and method for indoor positioning and tracking that uses beacon signal data, sensor data, and/or wireless network fingerprinting to create a moving map of radiofrequency (RF) devices in an indoor location. The moving map is continuously repaired and updated. The system incorporates user data into the moving map to enhance customer service and customer experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: POS8 Limited
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Jones, Jason M. Jeffereys
  • Patent number: 11393058
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing real estate titles and permissions include using a key to identify titles and/or permissions. The key is preferably operable to control operations of electronic devices within geographic boundaries, with the geographic boundaries preferably being defined by a geofence and/or IP-based addressing. In certain embodiments, a system is linked to real property records to assign the key to the owner of record. Like other property rights, this virtual right-to-control electronic devices while located in a certain space may be sold outright, leased, rented, partitioned or otherwise conveyed to others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: GEOFRENZY, INC.
    Inventors: Bennett Hill Branscomb, Benjamin T. Jones
  • Patent number: 11395095
    Abstract: Systems and methods for aerial vehicle registration are disclosed. A server computer and at least one database are constructed and configured for network communication with at least one aerial vehicle. The at least one aerial vehicle transmits a registration request to the server computer. The server computer assigns a unique registration ID for the at least one aerial vehicle. The at least one database comprises a geofence database storing information of a multiplicity of registered geofences. Each of the multiplicity of registered geofences comprises a plurality of geographic designators defined by a plurality of unique Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) addresses. One of the plurality of unique IPv6 addresses is encoded as a unique identifier for each of the multiplicity of registered geofences. The server computer caches the information of the multiplicity of registered geofences on the at least one aerial vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: GEOFRENZY, INC.
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20220175072
    Abstract: Various embodiments of safety headwear are provided. The safety headwear includes one or more of a hard hat, such as a safety helmet, and a respirator. The safety headwear monitors one or more conditions, such as biometric and/or atmospheric conditions. The safety headwear analyzes the results of the monitoring to determine whether to generate an alarm to the wearer of the safety headwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Jones, Steven B. Sedig
  • Patent number: 11356407
    Abstract: Systems and methods of registering geocodes with a geofence and delivering geocodes which define geofences to devices are described herein. Geocodes include strings of words, letters, numbers, and combinations thereof. Geocodes associated with the same or similar geofences are cohesive and provide for improved location information, with IP addresses being assigned to the geocodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: GEOFRENZY, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Jones, Bennett Hill Branscomb
  • Publication number: 20220150663
    Abstract: System and methods for delivering geofence geometries to a physical map are disclosed. At least one user device is constructed and configured in communication with a server associated at least one database. The at least one user device receives data regarding a scale unit of the physical map and latitude and longitude of all corners of the physical map. The at least one user device converts the latitude and longitude to Internet Protocol (IP) addresses via communication with the server. The at least one user device queries the at least one database for at least one geofence geometry associated with the IP addresses. The at least one user device decouples the at least one geofence geometry from the at least one database and delivers as an overlay to the physical map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: GeoFrenzy, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Jones, Bennett Hill Branscomb
  • Publication number: 20220138236
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and systems for querying a database of geofences. A method for querying a database of geofences in the present invention includes generating at a device a first request comprising an Internet Protocol address, converting the IP address to a geographic location, identifying one or more geofences associated with the geographic location, and creating a first response to the first request wherein the first response comprises information describing the one or more geofences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: GeoFrenzy, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20220136829
    Abstract: A laser level alignment tool is shown. The laser level alignment tool includes magnetic mounts located along a perimeter of body. A laser level is coupled to the body off center from a center point of the laser level alignment tool. The magnetic mounts may be height adjustable relative to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Jones
  • Patent number: 11287258
    Abstract: A laser projection device with compact frame is provided, as is a corresponding frame or mount for one or more laser projection devices. In one embodiment the frame or mount includes a coupling interface that permits multiple coupling positions with respect to a laser projection device, such as at 90 degree intervals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Samuel A. Gould, Benjamin T. Jones, Andrew Kenneth Dorscheid, Gregory R. Strommen, Jacob D. Hadfield
  • Publication number: 20220070610
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for location-based services are disclosed in the present invention. A multiplicity of network devices, a database, and a server platform in network-based communication. The database stores a space-network model binding IP addresses and physical locations. The server platform is operable to generate at least one geofence in the space-network model and specify entitlements for the location-based services within the at least one geofence. The at least one geofence and specific entitlement are stored to the database. The multiplicity of network devices are configured to learn the space-network model and the at least one geofence and perform tasks based on the entitlements specified for the location-based services within the at least one geofence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: GeoFrenzy, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20220044533
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and systems for enforcing at least one rule within a geofence. The rule is enforced by a fencing agent on an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The geofence is defined by a plurality of geographic designators, with the plurality of geographic designators each being associated with an Internet Protocol (IP) address, preferably an IPv6 address.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: GeoFrenzy, Inc.
    Inventors: Bennett Hill Branscomb, Benjamin T. Jones
  • Patent number: 11240628
    Abstract: System and methods for delivering geofence geometries to a physical map are disclosed. At least one user device is constructed and configured in communication with a server associated at least one database. The at least one user device receives data regarding a scale unit of the physical map and latitude and longitude of all corners of the physical map. The at least one user device converts the latitude and longitude to Internet Protocol (IP) addresses via communication with the server. The at least one user device queries the at least one database for at least one geofence geometry associated with the IP addresses. The at least one user device decouples the at least one geofence geometry from the at least one database and delivers as an overlay to the physical map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: GEOFRENZY, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Jones, Bennett Hill Branscomb
  • Publication number: 20220028125
    Abstract: The systems described in this disclosure can be used in construction settings to facilitate the tasks being performed. The location of projectors and augmented reality headsets can be calculated and used to determine what images to display to a worker, based on a map of work to be performed, such as a construction plan. Workers can use spatially-aware tools to make different locations be plumb, level, or equidistant with other locations. Power to tools can be disabled if they are near protected objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Samuel A. Gould, Kellen Carey, Michael John Caelwaerts, Gareth J. Mueckl, Christopher S. Hoppe, Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20220022003
    Abstract: Systems and methods for creating a database of geofences and registering geofences, with each geofence in the database being associated with an IP address, preferably an IPV6 address. Each geofence is defined using at least one geographic designator, preferably real property boundaries. Entitlements can be associated with geofences relating to permissive and prohibitive activities within the geofences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: GeoFrenzy, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20220006871
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and systems for querying a database of geofences, with each geofence in the database being associated with a plurality of IP addresses, preferably IPv6 addresses, and each IP address corresponding to a specific geographic coordinate. The method and system convert location coordinates to IP addresses and determine whether a location anchor point is associated with a geofence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: GeoFrenzy, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Jones
  • Patent number: 11204948
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and systems for querying a database of geofences. A method for querying a database of geofences in the present invention includes generating at a device a first request comprising an Internet Protocol address, converting the IP address to a geographic location, identifying one or more geofences associated with the geographic location, and creating a first response to the first request wherein the first response comprises information describing the one or more geofences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: GEOFRENZY, INC.
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210387325
    Abstract: A container includes a base, first recesses, a lid, and an insert. The base includes a lower surface. Base walls extend from the lower surface. The lower surface and the base walls define a cavity. The first recesses are positioned adjacent to the lower surface. The lid is movably coupled to the base to selectively enclose the cavity. The lid includes an upper surface and lid walls extend from the upper surface. The insert is positioned within the cavity and removably coupled to the lower surface of the base. The insert includes a projection received within one of the first recesses. The insert is engaged by the lid when the lid is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Peter R. Heath, Steven W. Hyma, Benjamin T. Jones
  • Patent number: 11178507
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for location-based services are disclosed in the present invention. A multiplicity of network devices, a database, and a server platform in network-based communication. The database stores a space-network model binding IP addresses and physical locations. The server platform is operable to generate at least one geofence in the space-network model and specify entitlements for the location-based services within the at least one geofence. The at least one geofence and specific entitlement are stored to the database. The multiplicity of network devices are configured to learn the space-network model and the at least one geofence and perform tasks based on the entitlements specified for the location-based services within the at least one geofence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: GEOFRENZY, INC.
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210345721
    Abstract: Several non-impact face shields for use in jobsite and/or construction settings are shown and described. Various embodiments describe herein include a cover actuates between a covered positioned, in which the cover is in front of the face of the user, and an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher S. Hoppe, Todd Andrew Zeilinger, Samuel A. Gould, Benjamin T. Jones, Nicole Z. Summersett, Aaron M. Williams