Patents by Inventor Brian Blank

Brian Blank 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: 20240367968
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides reactor systems and methods that use in-line measurement of refractive index for monitoring and controlling a catalytic reaction for hydrogen production. An outcome of the catalytic reaction (e.g., total organic carbon level) can be determined using the refractive index data measured in-line from a product stream. Advantageously, the present reactor system can include a control unit for acquiring in-line refractive index data, determining the reaction outcome, and adjusting the catalyst and/or reaction conditions according to the determined outcome, so that progress of the catalytic reaction can be controlled automatically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Colin Anson, Brian Blank, Rory McAloon, Ryan Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 12051108
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, concurrency related to rehypothecated allocations may be facilitated via pre-release locking of associated positions. In some embodiments, a request to release a collateral allocation may be obtained, where the collateral allocation is associated with (i) a rehypothecated position and (ii) a cloned position on a leg downstream of the rehypothecated position, and the cloned position is derived from the rehypothecated position. Based on the release request, one or more legs related to the collateral allocation may be traversed to locate and lock one or more positions on such related legs (e.g., including the cloned position of the downstream leg). Prior to release of the rehypothecated position, the cloned position of the downstream leg may be locked based on the release request. The release of the rehypothecated position may be performed to fulfill the release request in response to the cloned position of the downstream leg being locked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: The Bank of New York Mellon
    Inventors: Brian Blank, Tejas Jhaveri, Mahendran Gunaseelan, Mariappan Gopal, Kim Lee
  • Patent number: 12050934
    Abstract: A method for real-time data processing is described. The method being implemented on a computer system having one or more physical processors programmed with computer program instructions which, when executed, perform the method. The method comprising allocating a real-time dataset associated with a real-time data interaction to a node in a chain of nodes, wherein each node is representative of a user in the real-time data interaction; setting a node status of the node for the real-time dataset to pending; and independently of (i) a node status of the one or more upstream nodes and (ii) a node status of the one or more downstream nodes: periodically determining, by the computer system, an availability status of the node; and in response to the availability status satisfying the criterion, setting the node status for the real-time dataset as settled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
    Inventor: Brian Blank
  • Publication number: 20240095258
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, multi-modal-based generation of settlement instructions may be facilitated. In some embodiments, a portfolio of a live environment may be emulated in a projected environment. A target portfolio may be generated in the projected environment based on the emulated portfolio. Partial synchronization between the target portfolio of the projected environment and the portfolio of the live environment may be performed such that a first subset of changes to the portfolio of the live environment are reflected in the target portfolio of the projected environment. Subsequent to the partial synchronization, the target portfolio of the projected environment may be updated such that the update of the target portfolio accounts for the first subset of changes. Subsequent to the update of the target portfolio, settlement instructions may be generated based on differences between the target portfolio of the projected environment and the portfolio of the live environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventor: Brian BLANK
  • Patent number: 11893040
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, multi-modal-based generation of settlement instructions may be facilitated. In some embodiments, a portfolio of a live environment may be emulated in a projected environment. A target portfolio may be generated in the projected environment based on the emulated portfolio. Partial synchronization between the target portfolio of the projected environment and the portfolio of the live environment may be performed such that a first subset of changes to the portfolio of the live environment are reflected in the target portfolio of the projected environment. Subsequent to the partial synchronization, the target portfolio of the projected environment may be updated such that the update of the target portfolio accounts for the first subset of changes. Subsequent to the update of the target portfolio, settlement instructions may be generated based on differences between the target portfolio of the projected environment and the portfolio of the live environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: The Bank of New York Mellon
    Inventor: Brian Blank
  • Patent number: 11797783
    Abstract: A self-contained, mobile Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) asset tracker and hardware assembly and method of use thereof. The mobile RFID asset tracker includes a frame mounted on locking swivel casters which provide a mobile base for mounting of an RFID antenna, RFID reader and other electrical equipment thereon. An electronics control box, which is adjustably mounted on the frame, houses the RFID reader, a custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB) control module, cellular and WIFI modems, and a power source. The electronics control box is operatively engaged via Input/Output (IO) ports and cabling to an external indicator assembly and to the external adjustably mounted RFID antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: ENGINEERED PRODUCTS OF OHIO, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Blank, Christopher Scott Williams
  • Publication number: 20230153323
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, multi-modal-based generation of settlement instructions may be facilitated. In some embodiments, a portfolio of a live environment may be emulated in a projected environment. A target portfolio may be generated in the projected environment based on the emulated portfolio. Partial synchronization between the target portfolio of the projected environment and the portfolio of the live environment may be performed such that a first subset of changes to the portfolio of the live environment are reflected in the target portfolio of the projected environment. Subsequent to the partial synchronization, the target portfolio of the projected environment may be updated such that the update of the target portfolio accounts for the first subset of changes. Subsequent to the update of the target portfolio, settlement instructions may be generated based on differences between the target portfolio of the projected environment and the portfolio of the live environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventor: Brian BLANK
  • Patent number: 11615474
    Abstract: Methods and system are described for optimizing data processing in cloud-based, machine learning environments. For example, through the use of a machine learning model utilizing a self organizing map and/or the use of specific processing nodes in a computer system to perform specific tasks the methods and system may more efficiently distribute tasks through a cloud computing environment and increase overall processing speeds despite increasing amounts of data. The methods and system described herein are particularly related to collateral allocation computer systems that automate the management of numerous collateral assets. For example, as the amount of collateral assets and the complexity of given transactions grow, typical allocation systems face frequent processing delays related to collateral allocations (e.g., allocations of collateral associated with Tri-Party Repos).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
    Inventors: Brian Blank, Song He, Madhusudan Rana, Pavithran Rajendran, Bryan Chan
  • Publication number: 20220414352
    Abstract: A self-contained, mobile Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) asset tracker and hardware assembly and method of use thereof. The mobile RFID asset tracker includes a frame mounted on locking swivel casters which provide a mobile base for mounting of an RFID antenna, RFID reader and other electrical equipment thereon. An electronics control box, which is adjustably mounted on the frame, houses the RFID reader, a custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB) control module, cellular and WIFI modems, and a power source. The electronics control box is operatively engaged via Input/Output (IO) ports and cabling to an external indicator assembly and to the external adjustably mounted RFID antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Engineered Products of Ohio, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Blank, Christopher Scott Williams
  • Publication number: 20220382594
    Abstract: A method for real-time data processing is described. The method being implemented on a computer system having one or more physical processors programmed with computer program instructions which, when executed, perform the method. The method comprising allocating a real-time dataset associated with a real-time data interaction to a node in a chain of nodes, wherein each node is representative of a user in the real-time data interaction; setting a node status of the node for the real-time dataset to pending; and independently of (i) a node status of the one or more upstream nodes and (ii) a node status of the one or more downstream nodes: periodically determining, by the computer system, an availability status of the node; and in response to the availability status satisfying the criterion, setting the node status for the real-time dataset as settled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventor: Brian BLANK
  • Patent number: 11455477
    Abstract: A self-contained, mobile Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) asset tracker and hardware assembly and method of use thereof. The mobile RFID asset tracker includes a frame mounted on locking swivel casters which provide a mobile base for mounting of an RFID antenna, RFID reader and other electrical equipment thereon. An electronics control box, which is adjustably mounted on the frame, houses the RFID reader, a custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB) control module, cellular and WIFI modems, and a power source. The electronics control box is operatively engaged via Input/Output (IO) ports and cabling to an external indicator assembly and to the external adjustably mounted RFID antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: ENGINEERED PRODUCTS OF OHIO, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Blank, Christopher Scott Williams
  • Patent number: 11442780
    Abstract: A method for real-time data processing is described. The method being implemented on a computer system having one or more physical processors programmed with computer program instructions which, when executed, perform the method. The method comprising allocating a real-time dataset associated with a real-time data interaction to a node in a chain of nodes, wherein each node is representative of a user in the real-time data interaction; setting a node status of the node for the real-time dataset to pending; and independently of (i) a node status of the one or more upstream nodes and (ii) a node status of the one or more downstream nodes: periodically determining, by the computer system, an availability status of the node; and in response to the availability status satisfying the criterion, setting the node status for the real-time dataset as settled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: The Bank of New York Mellon
    Inventor: Brian Blank
  • Patent number: 11372889
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, multi-modal-based generation of settlement instructions may be facilitated. In some embodiments, a portfolio of a live environment may be emulated in a projected environment. A target portfolio may be generated in the projected environment based on the emulated portfolio. Partial synchronization between the target portfolio of the projected environment and the portfolio of the live environment may be performed such that a first subset of changes to the portfolio of the live environment are reflected in the target portfolio of the projected environment. Subsequent to the partial synchronization, the target portfolio of the projected environment may be updated such that the update of the target portfolio accounts for the first subset of changes. Subsequent to the update of the target portfolio, settlement instructions may be generated based on differences between the target portfolio of the projected environment and the portfolio of the live environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
    Inventor: Brian Blank
  • Publication number: 20220129482
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, multi-modal-based generation of settlement instructions may be facilitated. In some embodiments, a portfolio of a live environment may be emulated in a projected environment. A target portfolio may be generated in the projected environment based on the emulated portfolio. Partial synchronization between the target portfolio of the projected environment and the portfolio of the live environment may be performed such that a first subset of changes to the portfolio of the live environment are reflected in the target portfolio of the projected environment. Subsequent to the partial synchronization, the target portfolio of the projected environment may be updated such that the update of the target portfolio accounts for the first subset of changes. Subsequent to the update of the target portfolio, settlement instructions may be generated based on differences between the target portfolio of the projected environment and the portfolio of the live environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventor: Brian BLANK
  • Publication number: 20220043685
    Abstract: A method for real-time data processing is described. The method being implemented on a computer system having one or more physical processors programmed with computer program instructions which, when executed, perform the method. The method comprising allocating a real-time dataset associated with a real-time data interaction to a node in a chain of nodes, wherein each node is representative of a user in the real-time data interaction; setting a node status of the node for the real-time dataset to pending; and independently of (i) a node status of the one or more upstream nodes and (ii) a node status of the one or more downstream nodes: periodically determining, by the computer system, an availability status of the node; and in response to the availability status satisfying the criterion, setting the node status for the real-time dataset as settled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventor: Brian BLANK
  • Publication number: 20210350091
    Abstract: A self-contained, mobile Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) asset tracker and hardware assembly and method of use thereof. The mobile RFID asset tracker includes a frame mounted on locking swivel casters which provide a mobile base for mounting of an RFID antenna, RFID reader and other electrical equipment thereon. An electronics control box, which is adjustably mounted on the frame, houses the RFID reader, a custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB) control module, cellular and WIFI modems, and a power source. The electronics control box is operatively engaged via Input/Output (IO) ports and cabling to an external indicator assembly and to the external adjustably mounted RFID antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Engineered Products of Ohio, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Blank, Christopher Scott Williams
  • Publication number: 20210272194
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, transaction-subset-assignment of computer processing nodes may be facilitated to perform collateral allocation. In some embodiments, a query may be performed to obtain a set of transactions. Computer processing nodes may be selected from a set of available nodes for performing collateral allocations. Collateral allocation rules associated with a lender may be obtained, and each of the computer processing nodes may be caused to perform collateral allocations for one subset of the transaction set in accordance with the collateral allocation rules by assigning transactions of the transaction set respectively to the computer processing nodes such that the computer processing nodes collectively perform collateral allocations for the transaction set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Brian BLANK, Song HE, Madhusudan RANA, Pavithran RAJENDRAN
  • Publication number: 20210264522
    Abstract: Methods and system are described for optimizing data processing in cloud-based, machine learning environments. For example, through the use of a machine learning model utilizing a self organizing map and/or the use of specific processing nodes in a computer system to perform specific tasks the methods and system may more efficiently distribute tasks through a cloud computing environment and increase overall processing speeds despite increasing amounts of data. The methods and system described herein are particularly related to collateral allocation computer systems that automate the management of numerous collateral assets. For example, as the amount of collateral assets and the complexity of given transactions grow, typical allocation systems face frequent processing delays related to collateral allocations (e.g., allocations of collateral associated with Tri-Party Repos).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Brian BLANK, Song HE, Madhusudan RANA, Pavithran RAJENDRAN, Bryan CHAN
  • Patent number: 11074653
    Abstract: Methods and system are described for optimizing data processing in cloud-based, machine learning environments. For example, through the use of a machine learning model utilizing a self organizing map and/or the use of specific processing nodes in a computer system to perform specific tasks the methods and system may more efficiently distribute tasks through a cloud computing environment and increase overall processing speeds despite increasing amounts of data. The methods and system described herein are particularly related to collateral allocation computer systems that automate the management of numerous collateral assets. For example, as the amount of collateral assets and the complexity of given transactions grow, typical allocation systems face frequent processing delays related to collateral allocations (e.g., allocations of collateral associated with Tri-Party Repos).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: The Bank of New York Mellon
    Inventors: Brian Blank, Song He, Madhusudan Rana, Pavithran Rajendran, Bryan Chan
  • Patent number: 10991040
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, transaction-subset-assignment of computer processing nodes may be facilitated to perform collateral allocation. In some embodiments, a query may be performed to obtain a set of transactions. Computer processing nodes may be selected from a set of available nodes for performing collateral allocations. Collateral allocation rules associated with a lender may be obtained, and each of the computer processing nodes may be caused to perform collateral allocations for one subset of the transaction set in accordance with the collateral allocation rules by assigning transactions of the transaction set respectively to the computer processing nodes such that the computer processing nodes collectively perform collateral allocations for the transaction set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
    Inventors: Brian Blank, Song He, Madhusudan Rana, Pavithran Rajendran