Patents by Inventor Edward M. Smith
Edward M. Smith 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: 20240143806Abstract: Methods and systems for managing and/or processing a blockchain to maintain data security for confidential and/or personal data are provided. According to certain aspects, the disclosed data security techniques may enable access sharing functionality utilizing the blockchain. For example, access sharing may be utilized to file documents, share policy information, and/or comply with an audit. The data security techniques disclosed herein also enable the use of smart contracts to transfer funds associated with payment obligations and/or other forms of blockchain based payments, comply with anti-money laundering requirements, report industry data, validate interest payments and/or maintain agent sales data. Data security may be achieved through the use of public key/private key encryption techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Melinda Teresa Magerkurth, Eric Bellas, Jaime Skaggs, Shawn M. Call, Eric R. Moore, Vicki King, Burton J. Floyd, David Turrentine, Steven T Olson, Timothy Caleb Wells, Corin Rebekah Chapman, Edward W. Breitweiser, Robert Gomez, Shelia Cummings Smith
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Publication number: 20240122629Abstract: A spinal joint distraction system for treating a facet joint including articular surfaces having a contour is disclosed and may include a delivery device including a generally tubular structure adapted to engage a facet joint, an implant adapted to be delivered through the delivery device and into the facet joint, the implant comprising two members arranged in opposed position, and an implant distractor comprising a generally elongate member adapted to advance between the two members of the implant causing separation of the members and distraction of the facet joint, wherein the implant is adapted to conform to the shape of the implant distractor and/or the articular surfaces of the facet upon being delivered to the facet joint. Several embodiments of a system, several embodiments of an implant, and several methods are disclosed including a method for interbody fusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Bruce M. McCormack, Jeffrey D. Smith, Shigeru Tanaka, Edward Liou, Edward Fletcher Eyster, Jonathan Carver, Joshua Druker, Martin Leugers, Kurin Tu, Peter Lombrozo
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Patent number: 11954214Abstract: Methods and systems for managing and/or processing a blockchain to maintain data security for confidential and/or personal data are provided. According to certain aspects, the disclosed data security techniques may enable access sharing functionality utilizing the blockchain. For example, access sharing may be utilized to share policy information. The policy information may be associated with a smart contract. Accordingly, the policy information may be encrypted using a public key for the smart contract and compiled into a block of the blockchain. In response to a request to provide access to the information to a particular node, the private key for the smart contract may be encrypted using the public key for the particular node and compiled into a block of the blockchain.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYInventors: Melinda Teresa Magerkurth, Eric Bellas, Jaime Skaggs, Shawn M. Call, Eric R. Moore, Vicki King, Burton J. Floyd, David Turrentine, Steven T. Olson, Timothy Caleb Wells, Corin Rebekah Chapman, Edward W. Breitweiser, Robert Gomez, Shelia Cummings Smith
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Publication number: 20240111881Abstract: Methods and systems for processing a blockchain comprising a plurality of immutable sales records corresponding to sales made by agents of an entity are provided. According to certain aspects, a transaction request indicating a sale made by an agent of the entity may be received at a first node. A block including a sales record indicating the sale made by the agent may be added to a blockchain and transmitted to another node for validation. The first node may add the block to a copy of the blockchain, where the block may be identified by a hash value that references a previous block in the blockchain that includes at least one additional sales record.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Melinda Teresa Magerkurth, Eric Bellas, Jaime Skaggs, Shawn M. Call, Eric R. Moore, Vicki King, Burton J. Floyd, David Turentine, Steven T. Olson, Timothy Caleb Wells, Corin Rebekah Chapman, Edward W. Breitweiser, Robert Gomez, Shelia Cummings Smith
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Publication number: 20240099746Abstract: A spinal joint distraction system for treating a facet joint including articular surfaces having a contour is disclosed and may include a delivery device including a generally tubular structure adapted to engage a facet joint, an implant adapted to be delivered through the delivery device and into the facet joint, the implant comprising two members arranged in opposed position, and an implant distractor comprising a generally elongate member adapted to advance between the two members of the implant causing separation of the members and distraction of the facet joint, wherein the implant is adapted to conform to the shape of the implant distractor and/or the articular surfaces of the facet upon being delivered to the facet joint. Several embodiments of a system, several embodiments of an implant, and several methods are disclosed including a method for interbody fusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Bruce M. McCormack, Jeffrey D. Smith, Shigeru Tanaka, Edward Liou, Edward Fletcher Eyster, Jonathan Carver, Joshua Druker, Martin Leugers, Kurin Tu, Peter Lombrozo
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Patent number: 11914728Abstract: Methods and systems for managing and/or processing a blockchain to maintain data security for confidential and/or personal data are provided. According to certain aspects, the disclosed data security techniques may enable access sharing functionality utilizing the blockchain. For example, access sharing may be utilized to file documents, share policy information, and/or comply with an audit. The data security techniques disclosed herein also enable the use of smart contracts to transfer funds associated with payment obligations and/or other forms of blockchain based payments, comply with anti-money laundering requirements, report industry data, validate interest payments and/or maintain agent sales data. Data security may be achieved through the use of public key/private key encryption techniques.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYInventors: Melinda Teresa Magerkurth, Eric Bellas, Jaime Skaggs, Shawn M. Call, Eric R. Moore, Vicki King, Burton J. Floyd, David Turrentine, Steven T. Olson, Timothy Caleb Wells, Corin Rebekah Chapman, Edward W. Breitweiser, Robert Gomez, Shelia Cummings Smith
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Publication number: 20230014159Abstract: An improved turbocharged internal combustion engine, having an air intake system that avoids compressor surge. A positive displacement blower is installed on the air intake line between the compressor and the engine cylinders. The blower has variable speed control so that its speed may be modulated. A controller controls the speed of the blower, such that the average pressure ratio across the blower is 1.0 across each engine cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2021Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventor: Edward M Smith, III
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Patent number: 10078866Abstract: A collaborative real estate search is described. Overlay data including indications of properties for sale within a geographic area are provided to a first user device. The overlay data are capable of being overlaid on a map of the geographic area on a user interface. Selections of some of the properties for sale are received from the first user device and a list of those properties is stored within a folder associated with the first user. The system enables a second user device—associated with a second user who is associated with the first user—to access the list of the properties selected by the user. This includes enabling the second user device to cause information regarding the properties to be stored within the folder. The information is made available for display on a user interface of the first user device.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Redfin CorporationInventors: David Eraker, Adam Michael Dougherty, Edward M. Smith, Stephen Eraker
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Patent number: 9760237Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide user interfaces for overlaying a displayed image of a geographic area with graphical information derived from a plurality of data layers that are received in response to a search query. The graphical information includes graphical indications derived from or included in the first one of the plurality of the data layers that show the locations of the subset of the plurality of land parcels in the geographic area. Other information is also overlaid on the image of the geographic area.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: REDFIN CORPORATIONInventors: David Eraker, Adam Michael Dougherty, Edward M. Smith, Stephen Eraker
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Patent number: 9576317Abstract: A collaborative real estate search is described. Overlay data including indications of properties for sale within a geographic area are provided to a first user device. The overlay data are capable of being overlaid on a map of the geographic area on a user interface. Selections of some of the properties for sale are received from the first user device and a list of those properties is stored within a folder associated with the first user. The system enables a second user device—associated with a second user who is associated with the first user—to access the list of the properties selected by the user. This includes enabling the second user device to cause information regarding the properties to be stored within the folder. The information is made available for display on a user interface of the first user device.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Redfin CorporationInventors: David Eraker, Adam Michael Dougherty, Edward M. Smith, Stephen Eraker
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Publication number: 20160048906Abstract: A computer system for locating real estate service providers by navigating an aerial image map of a geographic region. The system determines a search region corresponding to the geographic region by use of geospatial information associated with the geographic region. Once the search region is determined, the system searches a database for real estate service providers that are associated with the search region and that satisfy certain predetermined criteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2014Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: David Eraker, Adam Michael Dougherty, Edward M. Smith, Stephen Eraker
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Patent number: 9213461Abstract: An innovative web-based tool displays visual information about real estate. In one embodiment, an aerial image is overlaid with various data layers to visually present real estate data. Data associated with various embodiments of the tool can include tax parcel information, historical sales information, Multiple Listing Service information, school information, neighborhood information, and park information.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Redfin CorporationInventors: David Eraker, Adam Michael Dougherty, Edward M. Smith, Stephen Eraker
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Patent number: 9146548Abstract: An energy management system and method providing a holistic premise energy optimization and energy efficiency reclamation system comprised of an interconnected system of software, analytics and automated process that optimizes the energy generation and storage technologies, energy consumption, energy demand and energy utilization of energy consuming assets within a premise.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: INTELLIGENT ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Gregory L. Chambers, Edward M. Smith
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Patent number: 9105061Abstract: Under an embodiment of the invention, a web site system maintains a real estate web page. The web page has an aerial image map of a geographic region that can be navigated by a user. The web site system facilitates online collaboration for real estate transactions. When the user registers, the system creates a user account for real estate information. Real estate agents and/or other real estate service providers selected by the user are granted shared access to the user's account by the web site system.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Redfin CorporationInventors: David Eraker, Adam Michael Dougherty, Edward M. Smith, Stephen Eraker
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Patent number: 9069435Abstract: An innovative web-based tool displays visual information about real estate. In one embodiment, an aerial image is overlaid with various data layers to visually present real estate data. Data associated with various embodiments of the tool can include tax parcel information, historical sales information, Multiple Listing Service information, school information, neighborhood information, and park information.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Redfin CorporationInventors: David Eraker, Adam Michael Dougherty, Edward M. Smith, Stephen Eraker
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Patent number: 9070159Abstract: Under an embodiment of the invention, a web site system maintains a real estate web page. The web page has an aerial image map of a geographic region that can be navigated by a user. The web site system facilitates online collaboration for real estate transactions. When the user registers, the system creates a user account for real estate information. Real estate agents and/or other real estate service providers selected by the user are granted shared access to the user's account by the web site system.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Redfin CorporationInventors: David Eraker, Adam Michael Dougherty, Edward M. Smith, Stephen Eraker
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Patent number: 8661803Abstract: An exhaust diluting and diffusing apparatus includes a first pipe forming a vertically directed outlet for an exhaust conduit and a second diffuser pipe mounted to receive an exhaust gas flow from the outlet of the first pipe, the second pipe having a diameter greater than the diameter of the first pipe to define an ambient air inlet gap surrounding the outlet of the first pipe, and being sufficiently wide to allow the exhaust gas to expand and diffuse in the second pipe. The device further includes a dispersing outlet mounted at an end of the second pipe and configured to direct exhaust gas radially outward, an area defined by the diffuser outlet being greater than an area of the outlet of the first pipe.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2007Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Mack Trucks, Inc.Inventors: John Sponsky, Edward M Smith, III
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Publication number: 20130254670Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide user interfaces for overlaying a displayed image of a geographic area with graphical information derived from a plurality of data layers that are received in response to a search query. The graphical information includes graphical indications derived from or included in the first one of the plurality of the data layers that show the locations of the subset of the plurality of land parcels in the geographic area. Other information is also overlaid on the image of the geographic area.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: REDFIN CORPORATIONInventors: David Eraker, Adam Michael Dougherty, Edward M. Smith, Stephen Eraker
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Publication number: 20130254072Abstract: A collaborative real estate search is described. Overlay data including indications of properties for sale within a geographic area are provided to a first user device. The overlay data are capable of being overlaid on a map of the geographic area on a user interface. Selections of some of the properties for sale are received from the first user device and a list of those properties is stored within a folder associated with the first user. The system enables a second user device—associated with a second user who is associated with the first user—to access the list of the properties selected by the user. This includes enabling the second user device to cause information regarding the properties to be stored within the folder. The information is made available for display on a user interface of the first user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: REDFIN CORPORATIONInventors: David Eraker, Adam Michael Dougherty, Edward M. Smith, Stephen Eraker
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Patent number: 8094005Abstract: Included are embodiments for asset management. At least one embodiment of a method includes receiving, at a performance assessment and optimization center, data from at least one asset, the asset being configured to service an environment and performing at least one calculation, from the received data, to determine whether the asset is operating properly. Some embodiments include in response to a determination that the at least one asset is not operating properly, providing an indication related to operation of the asset.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2011Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Prenova, Inc.Inventors: Gregory L. Chambers, Kenneth Van Meter, Edward M. Smith, Patrick T. Golden