Patents by Inventor Michael T. Hobbs

Michael T. Hobbs 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: 20240095700
    Abstract: A method of providing benefits to owners of non-fungible tokens is provided. A minter of a non-fungible token corresponding to a digital asset can encourage or incentivize users of the non-fungible tokens to purchase additional non-fungible tokens, or perform transactions using a non-fungible token to receive benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Michael T. McDonnell, Bryce W. Hobbs, Ryan L. Roach
  • Patent number: 10258029
    Abstract: A drift fence camera trap enclosure includes a frame and sheathing mounted on the frame. An opening extends from a first side of the drift fence camera trap enclosure to a second side of the drift camera enclosure. A threshold is located within the opening. A detection unit detects passage of an animal over the threshold. A camera is configured to capture pictures or video of the animal as the animals cross the threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Inventor: Michael T. Hobbs
  • Patent number: 10015453
    Abstract: An animal detection unit detects cold-blooded animals and small mammals traversing a tunnel or other constricted area. The animal detection unit includes an elevated threshold that extends across a width of the tunnel or other constricted area. A photo emitter generates a light beam. The photo emitter is located at a first end of the elevated threshold. A photoelectric receiver receives the light beam. The photoelectric receiver is located at a second end of the elevated threshold. The light beam is low enough with respect to the elevated threshold that cold-blooded animals and small mammals moving over the elevated threshold are raised in height sufficiently to block the light beam as the cold-blooded animals and small mammals move over the elevated threshold. A camera is mounted on the frame. The camera is aimed and focused to capture visual recordings of the cold-blooded animals and small mammals as they move over the elevated threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Inventor: Michael T. Hobbs
  • Publication number: 20170041573
    Abstract: An animal detection unit detects cold-blooded animals and small mammals traversing a tunnel or other constricted area. The animal detection unit includes an elevated threshold that extends across a width of the tunnel or other constricted area. A photo emitter generates a light beam. The photo emitter is located at a first end of the elevated threshold. A photoelectric receiver receives the light beam. The photoelectric receiver is located at a second end of the elevated threshold. The light beam is low enough with respect to the elevated threshold that cold-blooded animals and small mammals moving over the elevated threshold are raised in height sufficiently to block the light beam as the cold-blooded animals and small mammals move over the elevated threshold. A camera is mounted on the frame. The camera is aimed and focused to capture visual recordings of the cold-blooded animals and small mammals as they move over the elevated threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventor: Michael T. Hobbs
  • Publication number: 20170035040
    Abstract: A drift fence camera trap enclosure includes a frame and sheathing mounted on the frame. An opening extends from a first side of the drift fence camera trap enclosure to a second side of the drift camera enclosure. A threshold is located within the opening. A detection unit detects passage of an animal over the threshold. A camera is configured to capture pictures or video of the animal as the animals cross the threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventor: Michael T. Hobbs