Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Lane Wells

Jeffrey Lane Wells 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: 11900202
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for automatically interrogating a tagged object using radio frequency identification (RFID) when the object is moved. In one embodiment, a worker is outfitted with a wearable RFID system including an RF antenna, an RFID reader, and a holder to hold the antenna and reader during operation. The system is worn by the worker while the worker moves objects from one place to another. When the worker moves an object with an attached RFID tag, the antenna automatically begins scanning for signals from the object's RFID tag. When a RF signal is received by the antenna, the RFID reader collects the signal and transmits it to a host system which processes the signal to obtain information related to the object to which the RFID tag is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: METRC LLC
    Inventors: Dilek Dagdelen Uysal, Ahmet Erdem Altunbas, Jeffrey Lane Wells
  • Publication number: 20230342571
    Abstract: This invention is for tracking at least one plant. A method of this invention comprises: putting at least one seed or at least one stem in a corresponding at least one pot; positioning a corresponding at least one RFID tag with respect to the seed or stem in a manner, wherein the RFID tag comprises a strap; packaging a harvested material into a packaged product and attaching the RFID tag from the potted plant, or a product RFID tag that is associated with the plurality of tags to the packaged product; confirming a request for authorization by a RFID buy card; and after confirming ID information, transferring at least one product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: DILEK DAGDELEN UYSAL, JEFFREY LANE WELLS
  • Patent number: 11763122
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method and system for programming wireless sensor tags, and such programmed wireless sensor tags. Embodiments of the method and apparatus can be utilized in food service operations, without utilizing a computing device or smartphone for programming the wireless sensor tag. Embodiments relate to a method and system for programming wireless temperature sensor tags, and such programmed wireless temperature sensor tags. Embodiments of the subject method use NFC-enabled cards with Near Field Communications (NFC) technology to quickly and simply program a wireless temperature sensor tag to read, collect, and report the temperature of a food item or ingredient. The use of this method enables food service operators, such as: quick-serve restaurants (QSRs), school cafeterias, and food service departments within supermarkets, to simplify the collection of temperature data within the retail space, as well as throughout the supply chain of products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: METRC LLC
    Inventors: Jorge Saenz, Dilek Dagdelen Uysal, Dennis Jump, Ozcan Yurt, Jaime Munera, Jeffrey Lane Wells
  • Patent number: 11687745
    Abstract: This invention is for tracking at least one plant. A method of this invention comprises: putting at least one seed or at least one stem in a corresponding at least one pot; positioning a corresponding at least one RFID tag with respect to the seed or stem in a manner, wherein the RFID tag comprises a strap; packaging a harvested material into a packaged product and attaching the RFID tag from the potted plant, or a product RFID tag that is associated with the plurality of tags to the packaged product; confirming a request for authorization by a RFID buy card; and after confirming ID information, transferring at least one product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: METRC LLC
    Inventors: Dilek Dagdelen Uysal, Jeffrey Lane Wells
  • Publication number: 20220270036
    Abstract: A method and system in accordance with the subject invention establishes industry norms for every step in the production, cultivation, harvest, and packaging process for a regulated industry to follow with respect to a regulated product. An embodiment relates to the regulated product cannabis where product is accurately recorded into the system is legal while any product that is not recorded into the system is illegal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: DILEK DAGDELEN UYSAL, JEFFREY LANE WELLS
  • Publication number: 20220207314
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method and system for programming wireless sensor tags, and such programmed wireless sensor tags. Embodiments of the method and apparatus can be utilized in food service operations, without utilizing a computing device or smartphone for programming the wireless sensor tag. Embodiments relate to a method and system for programming wireless temperature sensor tags, and such programmed wireless temperature sensor tags. Embodiments of the subject method use NFC-enabled cards with Near Field Communications (NFC) technology to quickly and simply program a wireless temperature sensor tag to read, collect, and report the temperature of a food item or ingredient. The use of this method enables food service operators, such as: quick-serve restaurants (QSRs), school cafeterias, and food service departments within supermarkets, to simplify the collection of temperature data within the retail space, as well as throughout the supply chain of products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: JORGE SAENZ, DILEK DAGDELEN UYSAL, DENNIS JUMP, OZCAN YURT, JAIME MUNERA, JEFFREY LANE WELLS
  • Publication number: 20220164554
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for automatically interrogating a tagged object using radio frequency identification (RFID) when the object is moved. In one embodiment, a worker is outfitted with a wearable RFID system including an RF antenna, an RFID reader, and a holder to hold the antenna and reader during operation. The system is worn by the worker while the worker moves objects from one place to another. When the worker moves an object with an attached RFID tag, the antenna automatically begins scanning for signals from the object's RFID tag. When a RF signal is received by the antenna, the RFID reader collects the signal and transmits it to a host system which processes the signal to obtain information related to the object to which the RFID tag is attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: DILEK DAGDELEN UYSAL, AHMET ERDEM ALTUNBAS, JEFFREY LANE WELLS
  • Patent number: 11281955
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method and system for programming wireless sensor tags, and such programmed wireless sensor tags. Embodiments of the method and apparatus can be utilized in food service operations, without utilizing a computing device or smartphone for programming the wireless sensor tag. Embodiments relate to a method and system for programming wireless temperature sensor tags, and such programmed wireless temperature sensor tags. Embodiments of the subject method use NFC-enabled cards with Near Field Communications (NFC) technology to quickly and simply program a wireless temperature sensor tag to read, collect, and report the temperature of a food item or ingredient. The use of this method enables food service operators, such as: quick-serve restaurants (QSRs), school cafeterias, and food service departments within supermarkets, to simplify the collection of temperature data within the retail space, as well as throughout the supply chain of products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: METRC LLC
    Inventors: Jorge Saenz, Dilek Dagdelen Uysal, Dennis Jump, Ozcan Yurt, Jaime Munera, Jeffrey Lane Wells
  • Patent number: 11244125
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for automatically interrogating a tagged object using radio frequency identification (RFID) when the object is moved. In one embodiment, a worker is outfitted with a wearable RFID system including an RF antenna, an RFID reader, and a holder to hold the antenna and reader during operation. The system is worn by the worker while the worker moves objects from one place to another. When the worker moves an object with an attached RFID tag, the antenna automatically begins scanning for signals from the object's RFID tag. When a RF signal is received by the antenna, the RFID reader collects the signal and transmits it to a host system which processes the signal to obtain information related to the object to which the RFID tag is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: METRC LLC
    Inventors: Dilek Dagdelen Uysal, Ahmet Erdem Altunbas, Jeffrey Lane Wells
  • Publication number: 20220027586
    Abstract: This invention is for tracking at least one plant. A method of this invention comprises: putting at least one seed or at least one stem in a corresponding at least one pot; positioning a corresponding at least one RFID tag with respect to the seed or stem in a manner, wherein the RFID tag comprises a strap; packaging a harvested material into a packaged product and attaching the RFID tag from the potted plant, or a product RFID tag that is associated with the plurality of tags to the packaged product; confirming a request for authorization by a RFID buy card; and after confirming ID information, transferring at least one product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: DILEK DAGDELEN UYSAL, JEFFREY LANE WELLS
  • Publication number: 20220012712
    Abstract: This invention is for tracking at least one plant. A method of this invention comprises: putting at least one seed or at least one stem in a corresponding at least one pot; positioning a corresponding at least one RFID tag with respect to the seed or stem in a manner, wherein the RFID tag comprises a RFID label and a strap; provisioning the RFID label; packaging a harvested material into a packaged product and attaching the RFID tag from the potted plant, or a product RFID tag that is associated with the plurality of tags to the packaged product; confirming a request for authorization by a RFID buy card; and after confirming ID information, transferring at least one product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: DILEK DAGDELEN UYSAL, JEFFREY LANE WELLS, JOHN WILLIAM STEPHENS
  • Patent number: 11138396
    Abstract: This invention is for tracking at least one plant. A method of this invention comprises: putting at least one seed or at least one stem in a corresponding at least one pot; positioning a corresponding at least one RFID tag with respect to the seed or stem in a manner, wherein the RFID tag comprises a strap; packaging a harvested material into a packaged product and attaching the RFID tag from the potted plant, or a product RFID tag that is associated with the plurality of tags to the packaged product; confirming a request for authorization by a RFID buy card; and after confirming ID information, transferring at least one product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: METRC LLC
    Inventors: Dilek Dagdelen Uysal, Jeffrey Lane Wells
  • Publication number: 20210192305
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method and system for programming wireless sensor tags, and such programmed wireless sensor tags. Embodiments of the method and apparatus can be utilized in food service operations, without utilizing a computing device or smartphone for programming the wireless sensor tag. Embodiments relate to a method and system for programming wireless temperature sensor tags, and such programmed wireless temperature sensor tags. Embodiments of the subject method use NFC-enabled cards with Near Field Communications (NFC) technology to quickly and simply program a wireless temperature sensor tag to read, collect, and report the temperature of a food item or ingredient. The use of this method enables food service operators, such as: quick-serve restaurants (QSRs), school cafeterias, and food service departments within supermarkets, to simplify the collection of temperature data within the retail space, as well as throughout the supply chain of products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: JORGE SAENZ, DILEK DAGDELEN UYSAL, DENNIS JUMP, OZCAN YURT, JAIME MUNERA, JEFFREY LANE WELLS
  • Publication number: 20200193100
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for automatically interrogating a tagged object using radio frequency identification (RFID) when the object is moved. In one embodiment, a worker is outfitted with a wearable RFID system including an RF antenna, an RFID reader, and a holder to hold the antenna and reader during operation. The system is worn by the worker while the worker moves objects from one place to another. When the worker moves an object with an attached RFID tag, the antenna automatically begins scanning for signals from the object's RFID tag. When a RF signal is received by the antenna, the RFID reader collects the signal and transmits it to a host system which processes the signal to obtain information related to the object to which the RFID tag is attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: DILEK DAGDELEN UYSAL, AHMET ERDEM ALTUNBAS, JEFFREY LANE WELLS
  • Publication number: 20200050809
    Abstract: This invention is for tracking at least one plant. A method of this invention comprises: putting at least one seed or at least one stem in a corresponding at least one pot; positioning a corresponding at least one RFID tag with respect to the seed or stem in a manner, wherein the RFID tag comprises a strap; packaging a harvested material into a packaged product and attaching the RFID tag from the potted plant, or a product RFID tag that is associated with the plurality of tags to the packaged product; confirming a request for authorization by a RFID buy card; and after confirming ID information, transferring at least one product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: DILEK DAGDELEN UYSAL, JEFFREY LANE WELLS
  • Patent number: 10509927
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for automatically interrogating a tagged object using radio frequency identification (RFID) when the object is moved. In one embodiment, a worker is outfitted with a wearable RFID system including an RF antenna, an RFID reader, and a holder to hold the antenna and reader during operation. The system is worn by the worker while the worker moves objects from one place to another. When the worker moves an object with an attached RFID tag, the antenna automatically begins scanning for signals from the object's RFID tag. When a RF signal is received by the antenna, the RFID reader collects the signal and transmits it to a host system which processes the signal to obtain information related to the object to which the RFID tag is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: METRC LLC
    Inventors: Dilek Dagdelen Uysal, Ahmet Erdem Altunbas, Jeffrey Lane Wells
  • Patent number: 10474854
    Abstract: This invention is for tracking at least one plant. A method of this invention comprises: putting at least one seed or at least one stem in a corresponding at least one pot; positioning a corresponding at least one RFID tag with respect to the seed or stem in a manner, wherein the RFID tag comprises a strap; packaging a harvested material into a packaged product and attaching the RFID tag from the potted plant, or a product RFID tag that is associated with the plurality of tags to the packaged product; confirming a request for authorization by a RFID buy card; and after confirming ID information, transferring at least one product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: METRC LLC
    Inventors: Dilek Dagdelen Uysal, Jeffrey Lane Wells
  • Patent number: 10474855
    Abstract: This invention is for tracking at least one plant. A method of this invention comprises: putting at least one seed or at least one stem in a corresponding at least one pot; positioning a corresponding at least one RFID tag with respect to the seed or stem in a manner, wherein the RFID tag comprises a strap; packaging a harvested material into a packaged product and attaching the RFID tag from the potted plant, or a product RFID tag that is associated with the plurality of tags to the packaged product; confirming a request for authorization by a RFID buy card; and after confirming ID information, transferring at least one product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: METRC LLC
    Inventors: Dilek Dagdelen Uysal, Jeffrey Lane Wells
  • Patent number: 10402607
    Abstract: This invention is for tracking at least one plant. A method of this invention comprises: putting at least one seed or at least one stem in a corresponding at least one pot; positioning a corresponding at least one RFID tag with respect to the seed or stem in a manner, wherein the RFID tag comprises a strap; packaging a harvested material into a packaged product and attaching the RFID tag from the potted plant, or a product RFID tag that is associated with the plurality of tags to the packaged product; confirming a request for authorization by a RFID buy card; and after confirming ID information, transferring at least one product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: METRC LLC
    Inventors: Dilek Dagdelen Uysal, Jeffrey Lane Wells
  • Publication number: 20180322320
    Abstract: This invention is for tracking at least one plant. A method of this invention comprises: putting at least one seed or at least one stem in a corresponding at least one pot; positioning a corresponding at least one RFID tag with respect to the seed or stem in a manner, wherein the RFID tag comprises a strap; packaging a harvested material into a packaged product and attaching the RFID tag from the potted plant, or a product RFID tag that is associated with the plurality of tags to the packaged product; confirming a request for authorization by a RFID buy card; and after confirming ID information, transferring at least one product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: DILEK DAGDELEN UYSAL, JEFFREY LANE WELLS