Patents by Inventor Matt Howard
Matt Howard 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: 20240070666Abstract: A method for pooling and retrieving block rewards in a reward pool including an operator node and a set of member nodes in a distributed network extending a proof-of-space-based blockchain includes: submitting a transaction configured to generate a singleton in a set of singletons, the singleton including: an outer puzzle hash linking the singleton to a singleton puzzle hash; and an inner puzzle hash defining a pool address associated with the reward pool; generating a block including a proof-of-space and a block reward allocated to the singleton puzzle hash; detecting the block reward allocated to the singleton puzzle hash; identifying the singleton linked to the singleton puzzle hash; and submitting a transaction configured to: remove the singleton from the set of singletons; and transfer the block reward from the singleton puzzle hash to the pool address.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Bram Cohen, Matt Hauff, Mariano Sorgente, Matt Howard, Adam Kelly
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Patent number: 11854009Abstract: A method for pooling and retrieving block rewards in a reward pool including an operator node and a set of member nodes in a distributed network extending a proof-of-space-based blockchain includes: submitting a transaction configured to generate a singleton in a set of singletons, the singleton including: an outer puzzle hash linking the singleton to a singleton puzzle hash; and an inner puzzle hash defining a pool address associated with the reward pool; generating a block including a proof-of-space and a block reward allocated to the singleton puzzle hash; detecting the block reward allocated to the singleton puzzle hash; identifying the singleton linked to the singleton puzzle hash; and submitting a transaction configured to: remove the singleton from the set of singletons; and transfer the block reward from the singleton puzzle hash to the pool address.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Chia Network Inc.Inventors: Bram Cohen, Matt Hauff, Mariano Sorgente, Matt Howard, Adam Kelly
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Publication number: 20230364856Abstract: A system is disclosed for additively manufacturing a structure. The system may have a support, and a print head operatively connected to and moveable by the support. The print head may include a first module configured to discharge a material, a second module configured to compact the material as it discharges from the first module, and a controller in communication with the second module. The controller may be configured to determine an as-discharged characteristic of the material, and to selectively adjust a force of the second module based on the as-discharged characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: Continuous Composites Inc.Inventors: Stephen Tyler Wilson, John Paul Brendel, Ryan C. Stockett, Nathan Andrew Stranberg, Andrew John Overby, Sam Armstrong, Maxwell Joseph Johnson, Brennon Scott Wilsey, Matt Howard
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Publication number: 20230269087Abstract: A method includes: accessing a transaction to execute a target blockchain object, the transaction defining a target object identifier, a target puzzle, and a solution representing a set of arguments associated with the target puzzle; generating a target puzzle hash based on the target puzzle; identifying a first blockchain object—in a set of blockchain objects—defining a first object identifier, and a first puzzle hash representing a first puzzle; generating an output in response to executing the target puzzle based on the solution; and, in response to detecting a match between the target object identifier and the first object identifier, in response to detecting a match between the target puzzle hash and the first puzzle hash, and in response to evaluating the output as true, generating a second blockchain object in the set of blockchain objects, and removing the first blockchain object from the set of blockchain objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Bram Cohen, Richard Kiss, Matt Howard
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Publication number: 20230115694Abstract: A method for pooling and retrieving block rewards in a reward pool including an operator node and a set of member nodes in a distributed network extending a proof-of-space-based blockchain includes: submitting a transaction configured to generate a singleton in a set of singletons, the singleton including: an outer puzzle hash linking the singleton to a singleton puzzle hash; and an inner puzzle hash defining a pool address associated with the reward pool; generating a block including a proof-of-space and a block reward allocated to the singleton puzzle hash; detecting the block reward allocated to the singleton puzzle hash; identifying the singleton linked to the singleton puzzle hash; and submitting a transaction configured to: remove the singleton from the set of singletons; and transfer the block reward from the singleton puzzle hash to the pool address.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Bram Cohen, Matt Hauff, Mariano Sorgente, Matt Howard, Adam Kelly
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Patent number: 10855104Abstract: In one embodiment, a power apparatus, includes at least one first and second power supply to receive power from a main power supply, the at least one first power supply including at least one first input capacitor to smooth voltage ripples, a voltage monitor to monitor voltage provided by the main power supply, and cause enablement and/or disablement of at least one part of the at least one first power supply according to the voltage provided by the main power supply, and at least one first blocking and passing component configured to selectively channel energy from the main power supply to charge the at least one first input capacitor during a time when the at least one part is enabled, and channel energy from the at least one first input capacitor to the at least one second power supply during a time when the at least one part is disabled.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Dean Nguyen, Matt Howard, Michael Grant
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Publication number: 20190288549Abstract: In one embodiment, a power apparatus, includes at least one first and second power supply to receive power from a main power supply, the at least one first power supply including at least one first input capacitor to smooth voltage ripples, a voltage monitor to monitor voltage provided by the main power supply, and cause enablement and/or disablement of at least one part of the at least one first power supply according to the voltage provided by the main power supply, and at least one first blocking and passing component configured to selectively channel energy from the main power supply to charge the at least one first input capacitor during a time when the at least one part is enabled, and channel energy from the at least one first input capacitor to the at least one second power supply during a time when the at least one part is disabled.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2018Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Dean NGUYEN, Matt HOWARD, Michael GRANT
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Patent number: 9780669Abstract: In one embodiment, a power apparatus includes a buck converter including a first capacitor, a first inductor and a first switch for connection with a direct current power supply, wherein when the first switch is closed and the buck converter is connected to the direct current power supply, the first capacitor and the first inductor are connected in series to the direct current power supply, a full-bridge inverter including at least four switches including the first switch, a second, third and fourth switch so that the first switch is shared by the inventor and buck converter, the inverter being operative to convert direct current to alternating current by alternating (a) closing the first and fourth switch with the second and third switch open, and (b) closing the second and third switch with the first and fourth switch open, and a transformer to step down an output of the inverter.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Yang li, Kan Seto, Michael Grant, Matt Howard, Ruqi Li
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Publication number: 20170194867Abstract: In one embodiment, a power apparatus includes a buck converter including a first capacitor, a first inductor and a first switch for connection with a direct current power supply, wherein when the first switch is closed and the buck converter is connected to the direct current power supply, the first capacitor and the first inductor are connected in series to the direct current power supply, a full-bridge inverter including at least four switches including the first switch, a second, third and fourth switch so that the first switch is shared by the inventor and buck converter, the inverter being operative to convert direct current to alternating current by alternating (a) closing the first and fourth switch with the second and third switch open, and (b) closing the second and third switch with the first and fourth switch open, and a transformer to step down an output of the inverter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Yang LI, Kan SETO, Michael GRANT, Matt HOWARD, Ruqi LI
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Publication number: 20150290774Abstract: Multi-purpose sandpaper sheets and rolls are disclosed that include: at least four corners, wherein at least one of the at least four corners has a rounded or non-squared configuration, a plurality of abrasive materials, a backing material, wherein the plurality of abrasive materials are affixed to the backing material; and at least one perforation, score or combination thereof, wherein the at least one perforation, score or combination thereof allows the sheet to be folded on a straight line along the at least one perforation, score or combination thereof. Sandpaper rolls and dispensers are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2014Publication date: October 15, 2015Applicant: Deluxe Custom Innovations, LLCInventors: Assar Badri, Jules Dielen, Matt Howard
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Publication number: 20150253191Abstract: A color matching device includes a planar member comprised of a material chosen from a group of polymers and composites. The planar member has a specified thickness, first length and second length. In implementations the planar member includes an opening through which a painted surface may be viewed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Assar Badri, Jules Dielen, Matt Howard
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Publication number: 20150153229Abstract: A color matching device includes a planar member comprised of a material chosen from a group of polymers and composites. The planar member has a specified thickness, first length and second length. In implementations the planar member includes an opening through which a painted surface may be viewed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Assar Badri, Jules Dielen, Matt Howard
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Patent number: 8400760Abstract: A power distribution device may include an input port configured to receive power form a power source, a plurality of sockets arranged along a first plane to from a matrix, each of the plurality of sockets including first and second terminals, the first terminals coupled to the input port, the first and second terminals of each of the plurality of sockets configured to deliver the power therebetween upon coupling to a connection device, and a plurality of output ports aligned along a second plane, each of the plurality of output ports coupled to the second terminal of one of the plurality of sockets, the plurality of output ports configured to distribute the power to one or more power loads.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Transtector Systems, Inc.Inventors: Matt Howard, Matt Hepler
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Publication number: 20110159727Abstract: A power distribution device may include an input port configured to receive power form a power source, a plurality of sockets arranged along a first plane to from a matrix, each of the plurality of sockets including first and second terminals, the first terminals coupled to the input port, the first and second terminals of each of the plurality of sockets configured to deliver the power therebetween upon coupling to a connection device, and a plurality of output ports aligned along a second plane, each of the plurality of output ports coupled to the second terminal of one of the plurality of sockets, the plurality of output ports configured to distribute the power to one or more power loads.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventors: Matt Howard, Matt Hepler