Patents by Inventor Eric Doty

Eric Doty 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: 20260006275
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide systems and methods for a peer-to-peer (P2P) livestream marketplace that allows users of a livestream hosting platform to purchase items showcased during a livestream and allows buyers to resell their purchased items to other users of the hosting platform. If a second buyer purchases the item from a first buyer, the item may then be shipped directly from the seller to the second buyer. A hosting platform service provider may operate the method of the invention via a service provider's servers that are in communication with seller and buyer client electronic devices. The hosting platform may charge fees for each transaction. Shipping costs may be paid by the second buyer to the seller via the hosting platform. The video livestream may be encrypted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2025
    Publication date: January 1, 2026
    Inventors: Eric Doty, Lee Moore, Moneeb Sayed, Matthew Lock
  • Patent number: 10179421
    Abstract: A rigid punch tool for cutting vents into plastic thermoformed containers. More specifically, a rigid punch tool comprising a holder with a plurality of slots; and a plurality of punches, each punch comprising a blade, a base, and attachment points, wherein, for each punch, the base of the punch fits into one of the plurality of slots in the holder, the base of the punch is wider than the blade of the punch, and bolts or pins fit in the attachment points to secure each punch to the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Omnitool, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Doty
  • Publication number: 20180104840
    Abstract: A rigid punch tool for cutting vents into plastic thermoformed containers. More specifically, a rigid punch tool comprising a holder with a plurality of slots; and a plurality of punches, each punch comprising a blade, a base, and attachment points, wherein, for each punch, the base of the punch fits into one of the plurality of slots in the holder, the base of the punch is wider than the blade of the punch, and bolts or pins fit in the attachment points to secure each punch to the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventor: Eric Doty
  • Patent number: 9878461
    Abstract: A rigid punch tool for cutting vents into plastic thermoformed containers. More specifically, a rigid punch tool comprising a holder with a plurality of slots; and a plurality of punches, each punch comprising a blade, a base, and attachment points, wherein, for each punch, the base of the punch fits into one of the plurality of slots in the holder, the base of the punch is wider than the blade of the punch, and bolts or pins fit in the attachment points to secure each punch to the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Omnitool, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Doty
  • Publication number: 20160332318
    Abstract: A rigid punch tool for cutting vents into plastic thermoformed containers. More specifically, a rigid punch tool comprising a holder with a plurality of slots; and a plurality of punches, each punch comprising a blade, a base, and attachment points, wherein, for each punch, the base of the punch fits into one of the plurality of slots in the holder, the base of the punch is wider than the blade of the punch, and bolts or pins fit in the attachment points to secure each punch to the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventor: Eric Doty
  • Patent number: D860274
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Omnitool, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Doty