Patents by Inventor Nikolaos Spanos

Nikolaos Spanos 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: 20190130785
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to weight scales. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing a weight management (e.g., loss, gain, maintenance) system consisting of an electronic scale device that measures body weight and reports measurements to a computing element embedded in the scale itself or via wireless technology to a companion application on a remote computing device (e.g., Smartphone, Tablet PC). Users set weight management goals, for instance, in pounds or kilos and length of time in which to manage weight on the application. Thereafter, weight management (e.g., loss, gain, maintenance) progress is tracked by the application every time the scale is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2016
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventor: Nikolaos Spanos
  • Publication number: 20180102013
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to blockchain technology. Specifically, this invention relates to adapting blockchain technology for the storage of voting data in an electronic voting system. The system includes a distributed network of voting machines in communication with each other. Each voting machine has a barcode scanner, a network communications device and a computer system running a voting client. Votes are received through the barcode scanner or a voter interface system and stored securely on a blockchain. The tally for various candidates in the election is updated and stored as each vote is received and counted. This creates an auditable trail of votes and the tally which can be used to detect, correct, and prevent fraud and error in the vote counting process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Applicant: Blockchain Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Nikolaos Spanos, Andrew R. Martin, Eric T. Dixon
  • Publication number: 20170352219
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to blockchain technology. Specifically, this invention relates to adapting blockchain technology for the storage of voting data in an electronic voting system. The system includes a distributed network of voting machines in communication with each other. Each voting machine has a barcode scanner, a network communications device and a computer system running a voting client. Votes are received through the barcode scanner or a voter interface system and stored securely on a blockchain. The tally for various candidates in the election is updated and stored as each vote is received and counted. This creates an auditable trail of votes and the tally which can be used to detect, correct, and prevent fraud and error in the vote counting process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Blockchain Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Nikolaos Spanos, Andrew R. Martin, Eric T. Dixon
  • Patent number: 9836908
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to blockchain technology. Specifically, this invention relates to adapting blockchain technology for the storage of voting data in an electronic voting system. The system includes a distributed network of voting machines in communication with each other. Each voting machine has a barcode scanner, a network communications device and a computer system running a voting client. Votes are received through the barcode scanner or a voter interface system and stored securely on a blockchain. The tally for various candidates in the election is updated and stored as each vote is received and counted. This creates an auditable trail of votes and the tally which can be used to detect, correct, and prevent fraud and error in the vote counting process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Inventors: Nikolaos Spanos, Andrew R. Martin, Eric T. Dixon
  • Publication number: 20170148115
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system for creating a consumer market for gasoline enabled by a computerized (“smart”) fuel gauge that will communicate via an Internet connection with participating near-by gasoline stations to purchase specific amounts of gasoline using pre-loaded funds. Gasoline stations can broadcast their rate (price) for gasoline and/or provide individual vehicles with a custom rate depending on the amount and quality of gasoline requested. Vehicles will also be able to request a custom rate and the gasoline station has the option to accept it. Vehicles can set their interest in accepting offers based on the level of their current gasoline supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventor: Nikolaos Spanos
  • Patent number: 9608829
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to blockchain technology. Specifically, this invention relates to creating a blockchain called a slidechain that allows for multiple valid branches or forks to propagate simultaneously with a customized set of protocol rules embedded in and applied to each fork chain that branches from another chain. The invention generally provides a computer-implemented method for accessing, developing and maintaining a decentralized database through a peer-to-peer network, to preserve the original state of data inputs while adapting to changing circumstances, user preferences, and emerging technological capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Inventors: Nikolaos Spanos, Andrew R. Martin, Eric T. Dixon, Asterios Steven Geros
  • Publication number: 20160028552
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to blockchain technology. Specifically, this invention relates to creating a blockchain called a slidechain that allows for multiple valid branches or forks to propagate simultaneously with a customized set of protocol rules embedded in and applied to each fork chain that branches from another chain. The invention generally provides a computer-implemented method for accessing, developing and maintaining a decentralized database through a peer-to-peer network, to preserve the original state of data inputs while adapting to changing circumstances, user preferences, and emerging technological capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nikolaos Spanos, Andrew R. Martin, Eric T. Dixon, Asterios Steven Geros
  • Publication number: 20160027229
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to blockchain technology. Specifically, this invention relates to adapting blockchain technology for the storage of voting data in an electronic voting system. The system includes a distributed network of voting machines in communication with each other. Each voting machine has a barcode scanner, a network communications device and a computer system running a voting client. Votes are received through the barcode scanner or a voter interface system and stored securely on a blockchain. The tally for various candidates in the election is updated and stored as each vote is received and counted. This creates an auditable trail of votes and the tally which can be used to detect, correct, and prevent fraud and error in the vote counting process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: Blockchain Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Nikolaos Spanos, Andrew R. Martin, Eric T. Dixon