Patents by Inventor Jeff Hughes

Jeff Hughes 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: 20240097906
    Abstract: A permissioned blockchain, using off-chain storage, provides advantages over blockchains that rely on consensus and/or store information within the blockchain. Advantages include enhanced viability, compactness, and the ability to register material with distribution limitations (e.g., military classified). Examples create an immutable public record of data signatures that confirm when data is intact, without distributing the data itself, so that widespread availability of the blockchain (beyond those privileged to see the data) advantageously increases the size of the community that is able to detect spoofing or forgery attempts. A permissioning entity limits submissions to manage blockchain growth, foreclosing problematic material that may risk long-term viability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Kelce S. Wilson, Jeff A. Hughes, Tyler J. Moody, Derek E. Doran, Gary R. Tuttle, Joel B. Rieman
  • Publication number: 20240097907
    Abstract: A permissioned blockchain, using off-chain storage, provides advantages over blockchains that rely on consensus and/or store information within the blockchain. Advantages include enhanced viability, compactness, and the ability to register material with distribution limitations (e.g., military classified). Examples create an immutable public record of data signatures that confirm when data is intact, without distributing the data itself, so that widespread availability of the blockchain (beyond those privileged to see the data) advantageously increases the size of the community that is able to detect spoofing or forgery attempts. A permissioning entity limits submissions to manage blockchain growth, foreclosing problematic material that may risk long-term viability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Kelce S. Wilson, Jeff A. Hughes, Tyler J. Moody, Derek E. Doran, Gary R. Tuttle, Joel B. Rieman
  • Publication number: 20240089108
    Abstract: A permissioned blockchain, using off-chain storage, provides advantages over blockchains that rely on consensus and/or store information within the blockchain. Advantages include enhanced viability, compactness, and the ability to register material with distribution limitations (e.g., military classified). Examples create an immutable public record of data signatures that confirm when data is intact, without distributing the data itself, so that widespread availability of the blockchain (beyond those privileged to see the data) advantageously increases the size of the community that is able to detect spoofing or forgery attempts. A permissioning entity limits submissions to manage blockchain growth, foreclosing problematic material that may risk long-term viability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Kelce S. Wilson, Jeff A. Hughes, Tyler J. Moody, Derek E. Doran, Gary R. Tuttle, Joel B. Rieman
  • Patent number: 11863679
    Abstract: A permissioned blockchain, using off-chain storage, provides advantages over blockchains that rely on consensus and/or store information within the blockchain. Advantages include enhanced viability, compactness, and the ability to register material with distribution limitations (e.g., military classified). Examples create an immutable public record of data signatures that confirm when data is intact, without distributing the data itself, so that widespread availability of the blockchain (beyond those privileged to see the data) advantageously increases the size of the community that is able to detect spoofing or forgery attempts. A permissioning entity limits submissions to manage blockchain growth, foreclosing problematic material that may risk long-term viability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Tenet 3, LLC
    Inventors: Kelce S. Wilson, Jeff A. Hughes, Tyler J. Moody, Derek E. Doran, Gary R. Tuttle, Joel B. Rieman
  • Patent number: 11863680
    Abstract: A permissioned blockchain, using off-chain storage, provides advantages over blockchains that rely on consensus and/or store information within the blockchain. Advantages include enhanced viability, compactness, and the ability to register material with distribution limitations (e.g., military classified). Examples create an immutable public record of data signatures that confirm when data is intact, without distributing the data itself, so that widespread availability of the blockchain (beyond those privileged to see the data) advantageously increases the size of the community that is able to detect spoofing or forgery attempts. A permissioning entity limits submissions to manage blockchain growth, foreclosing problematic material that may risk long-term viability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Tenet 3 LLC
    Inventors: Kelce S. Wilson, Jeff A. Hughes, Tyler J. Moody, Derek E. Doran, Gary R. Tuttle, Joel B. Rieman
  • Patent number: 11863678
    Abstract: A permissioned blockchain, using off-chain storage, provides advantages over blockchains that rely on consensus and/or store information within the blockchain. Advantages include enhanced viability, compactness, and the ability to register material with distribution limitations (e.g., military classified). Examples create an immutable public record of data signatures that confirm when data is intact, without distributing the data itself, so that widespread availability of the blockchain (beyond those privileged to see the data) advantageously increases the size of the community that is able to detect spoofing or forgery attempts. A permissioning entity limits submissions to manage blockchain growth, foreclosing problematic material that may risk long-term viability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Tenet 3, LLC
    Inventors: Kelce S. Wilson, Jeff A. Hughes, Tyler J. Moody, Derek E. Doran, Gary R. Tuttle, Joel B. Rieman
  • Publication number: 20210273806
    Abstract: A permissioned blockchain, using off-chain storage, provides advantages over blockchains that rely on consensus and/or store information within the blockchain. Advantages include enhanced viability, compactness, and the ability to register material with distribution limitations (e.g., military classified). Examples create an immutable public record of data signatures that confirm when data is intact, without distributing the data itself, so that widespread availability of the blockchain (beyond those privileged to see the data) advantageously increases the size of the community that is able to detect spoofing or forgery attempts. A permissioning entity limits submissions to manage blockchain growth, foreclosing problematic material that may risk long-term viability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Kelce S. Wilson, Jeff A. Hughes, Tyler J. Moody, Derek E. Doran, Gary R. Tuttle, Joel B. Rieman
  • Publication number: 20210271778
    Abstract: A permissioned blockchain, using off-chain storage, provides advantages over blockchains that rely on consensus and/or store information within the blockchain. Advantages include enhanced viability, compactness, and the ability to register material with distribution limitations (e.g., military classified). Examples create an immutable public record of data signatures that confirm when data is intact, without distributing the data itself, so that widespread availability of the blockchain (beyond those privileged to see the data) advantageously increases the size of the community that is able to detect spoofing or forgery attempts. A permissioning entity limits submissions to manage blockchain growth, foreclosing problematic material that may risk long-term viability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Kelce S. Wilson, Jeff A. Hughes, Tyler J. Moody, Derek E. Doran, Gary R. Tuttle, Joel B. Rieman
  • Publication number: 20210232707
    Abstract: A permissioned blockchain, using off-chain storage, provides advantages over blockchains that rely on consensus and/or store information within the blockchain. Advantages include enhanced viability, compactness, and the ability to register material with distribution limitations (e.g., military classified). Examples create an immutable public record of data signatures that confirm when data is intact, without distributing the data itself, so that widespread availability of the blockchain (beyond those privileged to see the data) advantageously increases the size of the community that is able to detect spoofing or forgery attempts. A permissioning entity limits submissions to manage blockchain growth, foreclosing problematic material that may risk long-term viability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Kelce S. Wilson, Jeff A. Hughes, Tyler J. Moody, Derek E. Doran, Gary R. Tuttle, Joel B. Rieman
  • Patent number: 10398372
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for determining an effect of a drug on pain experienced by a patient. The method comprises providing reference information concerning at least one visible and/or audible feature that is indicative of a level of the pain. The method further comprises capturing information indicative of the at least one visible and/or audible feature, respectively, from the patient comprising observing the patient directly or indirectly after administering the drug to the patient. In addition, the method comprises determining pain indicating information associated with a level of pain experienced by the patient using the captured information. The method also comprises comparing the pain indicating information with the provided reference information to determine the effect of the drug on the pain experienced by the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: ePAT Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Jeff Hughes, Kreshnik Hoti, Mustafa Abdul Wahed Atee
  • Patent number: 9992227
    Abstract: A remote, secure maintenance and support system, method, network entity and computer program product are provided. The system can include site terminal(s) and/or a site server (collectively “site device(s)”), a data center in communication with the site device(s) over a first secure tunnel, and at least one client terminal in communication with the data center over a second secure tunnel. The site device(s) can be configured to periodically transmit to the data center one or more error messages over the first secure tunnel. The data center can, in turn, be configured to make the error messages accessible to at least one authorized technician operating one of the client terminals. The client terminal can be configured to retrieve at least one of the error messages over the second secure tunnel and to take an action associated with resolving the error message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Erika Thomas, Jeff Hughes, David Turner, Jason Henriksen, Donald Davidson, Benjamin Alderson, James Fortuna
  • Publication number: 20170156661
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for determining an effect of a drug on pain experienced by a patient. The method comprises providing reference information concerning at least one visible and/or audible feature that is indicative of a level of the pain. The method further comprises capturing information indicative of the at least one visible and/or audible feature, respectively, from the patient comprising observing the patient directly or indirectly after administering the drug to the patient. In addition, the method comprises determining pain indicating information associated with a level of pain experienced by the patient using the captured information. The method also comprises comparing the pain indicating information with the provided reference information to determine the effect of the drug on the pain experienced by the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Jeff Hughes, Kreshnik Kreshnik Hoti, Mustafa Abdul Wahed Atee
  • Publication number: 20140201853
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for enhancing anti-terrorism public safety measures, by more securely determining whether explosives or other contraband have been inserted into notebook computer batteries or other large, replaceable subsystems of electronic devices. Because notebook computers typically require large, heavy batteries, they present attractive containers for smugglers and terrorists attempting to bring explosives onto an airplane. The disclosed security testing system provides more reliable results than many current tests, and does not require that the device under test be powered on. The systems and methods disclosed use out-of-band authentication for added security.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventors: Kelce S. Wilson, Jeff A. Hughes
  • Patent number: 8683203
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for enhancing anti-terrorism public safety measures, by more securely determining whether explosives or other contraband have been inserted into notebook computer batteries or other large, replaceable subsystems of electronic devices. Because notebook computers typically require large, heavy batteries, they present attractive containers for smugglers and terrorists attempting to bring explosives onto an airplane. The disclosed security testing system provides more reliable results than many current tests, and does not require that the device under test be powered on. The systems and methods disclosed use out-of-band authentication for added security.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventors: Kelce S Wilson, Jeff A. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20140068263
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for enhancing anti-terrorism public safety measures, by more securely determining whether explosives or other contraband have been inserted into notebook computer batteries or other large, replaceable subsystems of electronic devices. Because notebook computers typically require large, heavy batteries, they present attractive containers for smugglers and terrorists attempting to bring explosives onto an airplane. The disclosed security testing system provides more reliable results than many current tests, and does not require that the device under test be powered on. The systems and methods disclosed use out-of-band authentication for added security.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Kelce S. Wilson, Jeff A. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20130256059
    Abstract: A collapsible tree stand system for supporting a user at an elevated position on a tree includes a tree engagement member having a mounting plate, a plurality of tree gripping teeth, a retention strap and a connection member. The system also includes a removable, collapsible tree stand having an integrated frame with a gapped section for mating with the connection member, and for supporting a seat, a central platform and a pair of storage compartments thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: JEFF HUGHES
  • Patent number: 8362059
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and formulations comprising an antifungal agent. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising luliconazole in an amount effective for the treatment of onychomycosis are provided. Also provided are methods for treating dermatomycoses and onychomycosis using the compositions and formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Topica Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles G. Vontz, Norifumi Nakamura, Catherine de Porceri-Morton, Jeff Hughes, Bhavesh Shah, Peter Gertas, Vitthal Kulkarni
  • Patent number: 8347092
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for enhancing anti-terrorism public safety measures, by more securely determining whether explosives or other contraband have been inserted into notebook computer batteries or other large, replaceable subsystems of electronic devices. Because notebook computers typically require large, heavy batteries, they present attractive containers for smugglers and terrorists attempting to bring explosives onto an airplane. The disclosed security testing system provides more reliable results than many current tests, and does not require that the device under test be powered on. The systems and methods disclosed use out-of-band authentication for added security.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventors: Kelce Wilson, Jeff Hughes
  • Patent number: 8193232
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and formulations comprising an antifungal agent. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising luliconazole in an amount effective for the treatment of onychomycosis are provided. Also provided are methods for treating dermatomycoses and onychomycosis using the compositions and formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Topica Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles G. Vontz, Norifumi Nakamura, Catherine de Porceri-Morton, Jeff Hughes, Bhavesh Shah, Peter Gertas, Vitthal Kulkarni
  • Patent number: 8193233
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and formulations comprising an antifungal agent. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising luliconazole in an amount effective for the treatment of onychomycosis are provided. Also provided are methods for treating dermatomycoses and onychomycosis using the compositions and formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Topica Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles G. Vontz, Norifumi Nakamura, Catherine de Porceri-Morton, Jeff Hughes, Bhavesh Shah, Peter Gertas, Vitthal Kulkarni