Patents by Inventor Melvin A. Smith

Melvin A. Smith 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: 20240012822
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index sheet (e.g., a table of contents sheet).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 11768838
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index sheet (e.g., a table of contents sheet).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Publication number: 20220261408
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index sheet (e.g., a table of contents sheet).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 11263219
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index sheet (e.g., a table of contents sheet).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Blink Forward, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Publication number: 20200247221
    Abstract: The invention is new in the art of handling a car cover. It is automatic. It stores the cover inside and feeds the cover out to put on any car with ease. The container can be attached to a receiver that slides into a hitch on a car that can travel with you where ever you go. It is easy to reproduce the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventor: Harry Melvin Smith
  • Publication number: 20190179825
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index sheet (e.g., a table of contents sheet).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 9811565
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as primary sheet names and reference sheet names on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and may be used to create hyperlinked and/or backlinked notations in output files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Blink Forward, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Publication number: 20170270168
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as primary sheet names and reference sheet names on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and may be used to create hyperlinked and/or backlinked notations in output files.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 9753899
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as primary sheet names and reference sheet names on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and may be used to create hyperlinked and/or backlinked notations in output files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Blink Forward, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Publication number: 20170242829
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as primary sheet names and reference sheet names on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and may be used to create hyperlinked and/or backlinked notations in output files.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 9710519
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as primary sheet names and reference sheet names on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and may be used to create hyperlinked and/or backlinked notations in output files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Blink Forward, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Publication number: 20170185651
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as primary sheet names and reference sheet names on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and may be used to create hyperlinked and/or backlinked notations in output files.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 9600480
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. The identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Blink Forward, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Publication number: 20160259819
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents and providing various error reporting and identification functions. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. Various algorithms and methods may be employed to identify errors, erroneous notations, missing sheets, missing details, and/or the like to aid in the correction of construction documents. Identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index sheet (e.g., a table of contents sheet).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Publication number: 20160203133
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. The identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 9292510
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. The identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Blink Forward, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Publication number: 20140372445
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for indexing digital (electronic) documents. The systems and methods may utilize various software, hardware, and firmware modules to identify notations, such as sheet names, anchors, and anchor references on construction documents. The identified notations are indexed and used to create hyperlinked pages that are easily navigable. In some embodiments, the hyperlinked pages may include previous- and next-sheet hyperlinks that allow for direct navigation within a set of pages, according to an order provided in an index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Samuel Melvin Smith, Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 7686565
    Abstract: A system and method is used to automatically process the contents of a containers. The contents may be bulk materials used by a business or organization. The container enters the system via a tow assembly mechanism, a grasping mechanism clasps the container, a lid secures the contents, the container is lifted and rotated to allow the contents of the container to exit the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventor: Carl Melvin Smith
  • Patent number: 7648323
    Abstract: A system and method is used to automatically process the contents of a containers. The contents may be bulk materials used by a business or organization. The container enters the system via a tow assembly mechanism, a grasping mechanism clasps the container, a lid secures the contents, the container is lifted and rotated to allow the contents of the container to exit the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventor: Carol Melvin Smith
  • Publication number: 20070092367
    Abstract: A system and method is used to automatically process the contents of a containers. The contents may be bulk materials used by a business or organization. The container enters the system via a tow assembly mechanism, a grasping mechanism clasps the container, a lid secures the contents, the container is lifted and rotated to allow the contents of the container to exit the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventor: Carol Melvin Smith