Patents by Inventor John A. Aikin

John A. Aikin 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).

  • Method and system for electronic conveyance of data in a secure manner
    Publication number: 20040123134
    Abstract: A transformation of a data object called a personal logo contains personal data for transmitting from a client computer to a server computer. The personal data is embedded into transformation coefficients derived using one of several encoding techniques. The personal data is extracted from the transformation coefficients by the server computer to complete the transaction. The personal logo is created by or selected by a user and is made unique using a randomization algorithm to ensure differentiation from every other personal logo. Personal data is embedded into the unique personal logo in a way that hides it and makes it difficult for an unauthorized party to extract. The personal data includes data use limitations that limit what an authorized receiver may do with the personal data after receipt. Network transactions are automated through the creation of a drag-and-drop interface representing the act of data transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Philip S. Sasich, Robert Jason Ashby, Yuval Fisher, Jaron Sampson, John Aikin Cushing, Judith Bayard Cushing, Zach Gray, S. Leigh Fulwood
  • Method and system for automated electronic conveyance of hidden data
    Patent number: 6661904
    Abstract: A transformation of a data object called a personal logo contains personal data for transmitting from a client computer to a server computer. The personal data is embedded into transformation coefficients derived using one of several encoding techniques. The personal data is extracted from the transformation coefficients by the server computer to complete the transaction. The personal logo is created by or selected by a user and is made unique using a randomization algorithm to ensure differentiation from every other personal logo. Personal data is embedded into the unique personal logo in a way that hides it and makes it difficult for an unauthorized party to extract. The personal data includes data use limitations that limit what an authorized receiver may do with the personal data after receipt. Network transactions are automated through the creation of a drag-and-drop interface representing the act of data transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Personalogo
    Inventors: Philip S. Sasich, Robert Jason Ashby, Yuval Fisher, Jaron Sampson, John Aikin Cushing, Judith Bayard Cushing, Zach Gray, S. Leigh Fulwood
  • Valve leakage inspection, testing and maintenance process
    Patent number: 4916938
    Abstract: A valve maintenance process is described that allows for the inspection and testing of valve stem packing and back-seat leakage. The process uses the characteristics of incompressible fluid flow to check the integrity of the valve back-seat, to allow the controlled removal of the complete packing set and to confirm the newly installed packing set is not leaking. The process is designed to reduced down-time and to improve the engineering quality of valve repair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1990
    Assignee: Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
    Inventors: John A. Aikin, Derek Angus, John W. Reinwald, Jack Schankula