Patents by Inventor Matthew Hummer

Matthew Hummer 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: 20210335116
    Abstract: Detection and real-time reporting (via wireless to a remote receiver) of the release of harmful or otherwise unwanted chemicals or chemicals of corrosion into the environment and, more particularly, the undesired release of such chemicals from pipelines, supporting energy/electric/heating/cooling/storage/distribution infrastructure, refineries, chemical plants, factories, processing and manufacturing plants and equipment, storage tanks, engines, containers and the like. One or more detection devices can be placed nearby potential areas where leaks occur, or anywhere monitoring for leaks is desired. In some embodiments, the detection devices are integrated into components for monitoring said component for unwanted emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Patent number: 11140880
    Abstract: Monitoring system, device and method for detecting chemicals in an insect environment, such as a beehive or colony. The method can include monitoring the insect environment for the presence or absence of at least one chemical or environmental factor using at least one sensor located within the insect environment, the at least one sensor operative to generate data in response to the presence or absence of at least one chemical or factor in the environment and communicate the data to an associated data processing device, monitoring a population of insects in the insect environment to detect a change in the population or health of insects that make up the population, and generating a correlation between a detected change in the population or health of insects in the insect environment with an increase or decrease of the at least one chemical outside the insect environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Patent number: 11061009
    Abstract: A monitoring system and method for any type of fluid system. Exemplary fluid systems include: sanitary and/or storm sewer systems; hydrological power generation, heating and cooling systems; energy exploration, excavation and transmission, specifically hydraulic fracturing known as “fracking”. The system and method utilize chemical sensors and other detection devices, a power source and circuitry to communicate with hand-held devices and/or other local or remote data terminals. Since sewers and other water infrastructure are often used to dispose, transport, store and transform liquids or other materials in addition to human waste and/or waste fluids from other human activity, monitoring effluent and chemical composition of liquids can provide data useful for a wide range of purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Patent number: 11024146
    Abstract: Detection and real-time reporting (via wireless to a remote receiver) of the release of harmful or otherwise unwanted chemicals or chemicals of corrosion into the environment and, more particularly, the undesired release of such chemicals from pipelines, supporting energy/electric/heating/cooling/storage/distribution infrastructure, refineries, chemical plants, factories, processing and manufacturing plants and equipment, storage tanks, engines, containers and the like. One or more detection devices can be placed nearby potential areas where leaks occur, or anywhere monitoring for leaks is desired. In some embodiments, the detection devices are integrated into components for monitoring said component for unwanted emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Publication number: 20210088496
    Abstract: A system and method for measuring chemicals, analytes or other factors in food. The present invention relates to invasive transcutaneous measurement and minimally-invasive or non-invasive transdermal measurement of chemicals and analytes related to spoilage and contamination in a consumable host, primarily seafood and meat as well as other perishable foods. The invention also measures and monitors other factors including temperature, humidity, pH, moisture and location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventor: Matthew Hummer
  • Publication number: 20200264146
    Abstract: A system for measuring chemical concentrations and other attributes or conditions of the various forms of matter (solid, liquid or gas) in an environment. The system finds particular application for industrial processes and procedures whereby real-time, quasi-real-time or sampling chemicals of matter, or factors or conditions in an environment could help operations become more efficient, effective and sustainable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: Matthew Hummer
  • Publication number: 20200143659
    Abstract: Detection and real-time reporting (via wireless to a remote receiver) of the release of harmful or otherwise unwanted chemicals or chemicals of corrosion into the environment and, more particularly, the undesired release of such chemicals from pipelines, supporting energy/electric/heating/cooling/storage/distribution infrastructure, refineries, chemical plants, factories, processing and manufacturing plants and equipment, storage tanks, engines, containers and the like. One or more detection devices can be placed nearby potential areas where leaks occur, or anywhere monitoring for leaks is desired. In some embodiments, the detection devices are integrated into components for monitoring said component for unwanted emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Publication number: 20200111342
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting, monitoring or measuring chemical concentrations in products intended for consumption or the environment of products intended for consumption throughout the supply chain, beginning with producers, processors, packagers, transporters, distributors and ending with retailers and consumers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Hummer, Gregory J. Hummer
  • Patent number: 10555505
    Abstract: Monitoring system, device and method for detecting chemicals in an insect environment, such as a beehive or colony. The method can include monitoring the insect environment for the presence of at least one chemical or environmental factor using at least one sensor located within the insect environment, the at least one sensor operative to generate data in response to the presence of at least one chemical or factor in the environment and communicate the data to an associated data processing device, monitoring a population of insects in the insect environment to detect a change in the population or health of insects that make up the population, and generating a correlation between a detected change in the population or health of insects in the insect environment with an increase or decrease of the at least one chemical outside the insect environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Publication number: 20190373862
    Abstract: Monitoring system, device and method for detecting chemicals in an insect environment, such as a beehive or colony. The method can include monitoring the insect environment for the presence or absence of at least one chemical or environmental factor using at least one sensor located within the insect environment, the at least one sensor operative to generate data in response to the presence or absence of at least one chemical or factor in the environment and communicate the data to an associated data processing device, monitoring a population of insects in the insect environment to detect a change in the population or health of insects that make up the population, and generating a correlation between a detected change in the population or health of insects in the insect environment with an increase or decrease of the at least one chemical outside the insect environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Patent number: 10490053
    Abstract: Detection and real-time reporting (via wireless to a remote receiver) of the release of harmful or otherwise unwanted chemicals or chemicals of corrosion into the environment and, more particularly, the undesired release of such chemicals from pipelines, supporting energy/electric/heating/cooling/storage/distribution infrastructure, refineries, chemical plants, factories, processing and manufacturing plants and equipment, storage tanks, engines, containers and the like. One or more detection devices can be placed nearby potential areas where leaks occur, or anywhere monitoring for leaks is desired. In some embodiments, the detection devices are integrated into components for monitoring said component for unwanted emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Publication number: 20180330594
    Abstract: Detection and real-time reporting (via wireless to a remote receiver) of the release of harmful or otherwise unwanted chemicals or chemicals of corrosion into the environment and, more particularly, the undesired release of such chemicals from pipelines, supporting energy/electric/heating/cooling/storage/distribution infrastructure, refineries, chemical plants, factories, processing and manufacturing plants and equipment, storage tanks, engines, containers and the like. One or more detection devices can be placed nearby potential areas where leaks occur, or anywhere monitoring for leaks is desired. In some embodiments, the detection devices are integrated into components for monitoring said component for unwanted emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Publication number: 20180321214
    Abstract: A monitoring system and method for any type of fluid system. Exemplary fluid systems include: sanitary and/or storm sewer systems; hydrological power generation, heating and cooling systems; energy exploration, excavation and transmission, specifically hydraulic fracturing known as “fracking”. The system and method utilize chemical sensors and other detection devices, a power source and circuitry to communicate with hand-held devices and/or other local or remote data terminals. Since sewers and other water infrastructure are often used to dispose, transport, store and transform liquids or other materials in addition to human waste and/or waste fluids from other human activity, monitoring effluent and chemical composition of liquids can provide data useful for a wide range of purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer
  • Publication number: 20180288977
    Abstract: Monitoring system, device and method for detecting chemicals in an insect environment, such as a beehive or colony. The method can include monitoring the insect environment for the presence of at least one chemical or environmental factor using at least one sensor located within the insect environment, the at least one sensor operative to generate data in response to the presence of at least one chemical or factor in the environment and communicate the data to an associated data processing device, monitoring a population of insects in the insect environment to detect a change in the population or health of insects that make up the population, and generating a correlation between a detected change in the population or health of insects in the insect environment with an increase or decrease of the at least one chemical outside the insect environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Gregory J. Hummer, Matthew Hummer