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).

  • Patent number: 11062408
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing real estate permissions are disclosed. At least one user device is in network communication with a server platform. The server platform comprises a database storing at least one master key associated with at least one piece of real estate. The at least one user device is operable to unlock the at least one master key by at least one corresponding slave key for permission. The at least one user device is operable to function within the at least one piece of real estate based on obtained permission. At least one geofence is associated with the at least one piece of real estate. The at least on geofence is defined by at least one geographic designator associated with at least one Internet Protocol (IP) address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: GEOFRENZY, INC.
    Inventors: Bennett Hill Branscomb, Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210168557
    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 is 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: February 17, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: GeoFrenzy, Inc.
    Inventors: Bennett Hill Branscomb, Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210145104
    Abstract: A hard hat attachment system is described with front, back, and side mounts to support various accessories. Mounts of hard hat receive slots of a bracket that fit around the ridges. Auxiliary ridges receive clips within ports. The user customizes the hard hat for the particular task with the preferred accessories used to complete the job. For example, lamps, face-shields, reflectors, tool carriers, and eyeglass holders are interchangeably releasably coupled to mounting and/or auxiliary ridges on the hard hat. In this way, the hard hat is customized and/or modified to support a wide variety of accessories that are securely and releasably attached to mounting and/or auxiliary ridges without destructive alterations to the hard hat. Brackets couple to mounts and clips couple to ports to secure and/or lock various accessories in place during operation and prevent accidental knocks or jarring the accessory loose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Jones, Nicole Z. Summersett, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Michael Stearns, Steven W. Hyma, McKenzie T. Price, Christopher S. Hoppe, Grant T. Squiers
  • Publication number: 20210146169
    Abstract: A debris management tool, such as a respirator including a filter is shown. The respirator utilizes a series of straps and connectors that permit the respirator to be pivoted away from a face of a user when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Adam M. Moller, Grant T. Squiers, Benjamin T. Jones, Nicole Z. Summersett, Aaron M Williams, Michael Stearns
  • Publication number: 20210144511
    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: November 12, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: GeoFrenzy, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Jones
  • Patent number: 10993073
    Abstract: Systems and methods for geofence information delivery are disclosed. A multiplicity of devices constructed and configured in network communication in a region of interest via a peer-to-peer network. The multiplicity of devices store cached geofence information for the region of interest. The multiplicity of devices on the peer-to-peer network are operable to convert between an IP address and a geographic location. Each of the multiplicity of devices is operable to query peer devices on the peer-to-peer network for geofences associated with an IP address or a geographic location. At least one peer device is operable to deliver one or more geofences associated with the IP address to the querying device via zero-configuration networking or web service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: GEOFRENZY, INC.
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Jones
  • Patent number: 10993072
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and systems for requesting information from a mobile device with a fencing agent. The fencing agent determines a position with a DNS resolver, queries geofences with an IP address, receives an anchor point with an IP address from the DNS resolver. The device with the fencing agent is able to receive multiple anchor points within multiple geofences within an ROI and translate fence points into fence geometries. Geofence information is stored and registered in a database of geofences, and each geofence is associated with a plurality of geographic designators, wherein each of the plurality of geographic designators is associated with an IP address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: GEOFRENZY, INC.
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Jones
  • Patent number: 10979849
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for enforcing at least one rule associated with a geofence. At least one device is constructed and configured in network communication with a server platform and a database. The server platform defines at least one geofence for a region of interest and specifies at least one rule associated with the at least one geofence, thereby creating a rule-space model for the region of interest. The at least one geofence comprises a multiplicity of geographic designators with each geographic designator assigned with a unique IPv6 address. The at least one device receives at least one notification signal regarding the at least one rule from the at least one server platform and implements the at least one rule when the at least one device is within a predetermined distance from the at least one geofence for the region of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: GEOFRENZY, INC.
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210100328
    Abstract: Various carrying mechanisms to transport a storage device, container or unit are shown. The carrying mechanisms actuate between various positions that may interfere with opening a lid of the storage unit. Various configurations of the carrying mechanisms reduce their profile when in use. Also described are multi-segmented carrying mechanisms that provides a beneficial weight distribution while facilitating actuating the carrying mechanism between different positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Stearns, Christopher S. Hoppe, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Scott M. Hangartner, Benjamin T. Jones, Matthew A. Lownik, George Barton
  • Publication number: 20210076155
    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: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: GeoFrenzy, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210062579
    Abstract: A ladder is provided. The ladder includes coupling components that couple modular storage elements to the ladder. The ladder includes various components to facilitate moving, carrying, and placing the ladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Christopher S. Hoppe, Grant T. Squiers, Michael Stearns, Aaron M. Williams, Benjamin T. Jones, Adam M. Moller, Connor J. McTaggart, Aaron S. Blumenthal
  • Patent number: 10932084
    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 is 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: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: GEOFRENZY, INC.
    Inventors: Bennett Hill Branscomb, Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210051205
    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: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Applicant: GeoFrenzy, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210042335
    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: October 22, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: GeoFrenzy, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210044921
    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: October 22, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: GeoFrenzy, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20200403965
    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: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: GeoFrenzy, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Jones, Bennett Hill Branscomb
  • Publication number: 20200394731
    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: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: GeoFrenzy, Inc.
    Inventors: Bennett Hill Branscomb, Benjamin T. Jones
  • Patent number: 10841734
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: GeoFrenzy, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Jones
  • Patent number: 10834212
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: GEOFRENZY, INC.
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Jones
  • Patent number: 10820139
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: GEOFRENZY, INC.
    Inventor: Benjamin T. Jones