Patents by Inventor Rick Wells

Rick Wells 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: 20240070234
    Abstract: Embodiments securely control an electronic asset. In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method of securely controlling an electronic asset includes identifying an asset NFT pertaining to the electronic asset. An ownership status of the electronic asset is computationally evaluated according to a proof of ownership provided by an owner node paired with the electronic asset. Responsive to evaluating the ownership status of the electronic asset, the asset NFT is bound with a representation of an identity of the owner node or of an authorized user node paired with the electronic asset. The bound representation of the identity and the asset NFT are registered on a blockchain associated with the electronic asset. A task is computationally performed involving the electronic asset, and the bound representation of the identity, and the electronic asset is securely controlled, in response to receiving a task request from the owner node or the authorized user node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Logan A. Wells, Rick Anthony Wells
  • Publication number: 20170164537
    Abstract: A new and distinct Mahonia cultivar named ‘MONRWS’ is disclosed, characterized by greyed-purple fall foliage, yellow green Spring foliage and purple berries. The new variety is a Mahonia, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventor: Rick Wells
  • Patent number: 6991665
    Abstract: A filter wrap for a cylindrical filter has a sheet with an interior side facing the filter when the sheet is wrapped on the filter, and an exterior side. It also has an edge defining a main opening to the interior for receiving the filter. At least one strap is provided for the wrap with one end attached to the sheet. The strap has another accessible distal end. Pulling on the strap(s) everts the sheet as it is pulled off of the filter. This results in trapping debris residing on the exterior of the sheet within the sheet once it is everted during removal of the wrap from the filter. Installation and removal can be performed while the protected equipment remains in operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Graver Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: F. Burke Allen, Frank Sequino, Rick Wells, Gary Clements
  • Patent number: PP26250
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lithodora plant named ‘MonRik’, characterized by its compact, upright to somewhat outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; green and creamy white-colored variegated leaves; bright blue-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: MONROVIA NURSERY COMPANY
    Inventor: Rick Wells
  • Patent number: PP28549
    Abstract: A new and distinct Mahonia cultivar named ‘MONRWS’ is disclosed, characterized by greyed-purple fall foliage, yellow green Spring foliage and purple berries. The new variety is a Mahonia, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Rick Wells