Abstract: The following relates generally to implementing a medical data non-fungible token (NFT). In some embodiments, one or more processors receive medical data of a plurality of users, and store the medical data of the plurality of users in a first storage location in a medical data database. The one or more processors may then detect a request to purchase a data feed for one or more types of medical data, and identify medical data corresponding to the request in the medical data database. The one or more processors may then store the identified medical data in a second storage location, and mint a medical data NFT that indicates the second storage location.

Abstract: The following relates generally to creating a backup of data and/or settings of a smart device. In some embodiments, one or more processors receive the data and/or settings of the smart device. The one or more processors may then mint a non-fungible token (NFT) that references a link to a data storage area. The data storage area may store: (i) an identification of the smart device, and/or (ii) the received data and/or settings of the smart device. The following also relates generally to providing a warranty of an item. In some embodiments, one or more processors detect an indication of a sale. The one or more processors may then mint a warranty non-fungible token (NFT) that: (a) is owned by the owner of the item, (b) identifies the item, and (c) identifies warranty information of the item.

Abstract: The following relates generally to creating a backup of data and/or settings of a smart device. In some embodiments, one or more processors receive the data and/or settings of the smart device. The one or more processors may then mint a non-fungible token (NFT) that references a link to a data storage area. The data storage area may store: (i) an identification of the smart device, and/or (ii) the received data and/or settings of the smart device. The following also relates generally to providing a warranty of an item. In some embodiments, one or more processors detect an indication of a sale. The one or more processors may then mint a warranty non-fungible token (NFT) that: (a) is owned by the owner of the item, (b) identifies the item, and (c) identifies warranty information of the item.

Abstract: The following relates generally to assisting with replacement of a physical item. In some embodiments, one or more processors: receive an indication of an insurance claim including an indication of a physical item to be replaced; determine a set of potential replacement items for the physical item to be replaced; retrieve virtual data of the set of potential replacement items; and present, in a virtual environment, the set of potential replacement items to a user.

Abstract: The following relates generally to providing insurance for a non-fungible token (NFT). For example, an NFT may represent ownership of a digital asset, such as an image and/or video. However, NFTs are sometimes lost (e.g., due to hacking, data corruption, etc.), and it thus may be wise to purchase insurance for the NFT. As such, in some embodiments, one or more processors: receive a request to purchase insurance for an NFT; determine an insurance premium for the NFT; and send an insurance quote including the determined insurance premium.

Abstract: The following relates generally to updating an inventory of insured items. In some embodiments, one or more processors: identify a digital wallet of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) configured to store NFTs that correspond to insured items associated with an individual; detect a request to add a NFT corresponding to an insured item to the digital wallet; update the digital wallet to include the NFT; and display a virtual representation of the insured items of the NFTs of the digital wallet.

Abstract: The following relates generally to assisting with repair of a physical item. In some embodiments, one or more processors: receive an indication of an insurance claim including an indication of a physical item to be repaired; determine a set of potential repair options for the physical item to be repaired; build a virtual model of the physical item to be repaired; and present, in the virtual environment: (i) the set of potential repair options, (ii) the physical item to be repaired, and/or (iii) a repaired version of the physical item to be repaired.

Abstract: The following relates generally to providing insurance for one or more virtual items in a virtual environment. In some embodiments, an insurance server receives a request for insurance for one or more virtual items from a customer. The insurance server then obtains information associated with the one or more virtual items from a virtual environment server, and determines an insurance premium based upon the received information. The following also relates generally to providing backups of virtual items. In some embodiments, a backup server creates backups of virtual items by writing data associated with the virtual item to a data store. The virtual items may be fungible or non-fungible. In some embodiments, the virtual items are periodically backed up.

Abstract: The following relates generally to providing insurance for one or more virtual items in a virtual environment. In some embodiments, an insurance server receives a request for insurance for one or more virtual items from a customer. The insurance server then obtains information associated with the one or more virtual items from a virtual environment server, and determines an insurance premium based upon the received information. The following also relates generally to providing backups of virtual items. In some embodiments, a backup server creates backups of virtual items by writing data associated with the virtual item to a data store. The virtual items may be fungible or non-fungible. In some embodiments, the virtual items are periodically backed up.

Abstract: The following relates generally to providing a virtual insurance kiosk within a virtual environment. In some embodiments, an insurance server receives authentication credentials of a user device attempting to interact with the virtual insurance kiosk. The insurance server may authenticate the user device and establish a secure connection to the user device. The insurance server may then provide an insurance service to the user device. The following also relates generally to providing a secure virtual mall within a virtual environment. In some embodiments, a mall server receives authentication credentials from a user device and/or a vender server. The mall server may then authenticate the user to establish secure connection(s) to the user device and/or vender server. The mall server may process transactions between the user device and vender server, such as by underwriting insurance products related to the transactions.

Abstract: The following relates generally to providing a virtual insurance kiosk within a virtual environment. In some embodiments, an insurance server receives authentication credentials of a user device attempting to interact with the virtual insurance kiosk. The insurance server may authenticate the user device and establish a secure connection to the user device. The insurance server may then provide an insurance service to the user device. The following also relates generally to providing a secure virtual mall within a virtual environment. In some embodiments, a mall server receives authentication credentials from a user device and/or a vender server. The mall server may then authenticate the user to establish secure connection(s) to the user device and/or vender server. The mall server may process transactions between the user device and vender server, such as by underwriting insurance products related to the transactions.

Abstract: A forward articulating cleaning and/or removal apparatus. An example apparatus includes a cylindrical housing to extend through an open end of the structure. The example apparatus also includes a distal edge having teeth formed on the housing to cut or loosen debris as the housing is rotated into the structure. The example apparatus also includes at least one coil within the housing to move the cut or loosened debris away from the distal edge toward a proximal end of the housing as the housing is rotated into the structure.

Abstract: A forward articulating cleaning and removal apparatus for cleaning a drainage structure. An example apparatus includes a housing to extend into a structure to be cleared and/or removed, through an open end of the structure to be cleared. The example apparatus also includes a distal edge formed on the housing to cut or loosen debris. At least one coil within the housing moves the cut or loosened debris away from the distal edge formed on the housing to a proximal end of the housing. A debris escape opening is formed in the proximal end of the housing. A stem at the proximal end of the housing is provided for connecting to a rotational power source to drive the housing. The example apparatus includes at least one cutting edge on the distal edge of the housing and/or the at least one coil within the housing.

Abstract: A fish and game device is disclosed. An example fish and game device includes a central tubing portion, an absorbent material provided around at least a portion of the central tubing portion, and a mesh material provided over the absorbent material. The mesh material retains the absorbent material adjacent the central tubing portion. A scent on the absorbent material may be released through the mesh material into a surrounding environment to attract fish or wildlife.

Abstract: A forward articulating cleaning and removal apparatus for cleaning a drainage structure. An example apparatus includes a housing to extend into a structure to be cleared and/or removed, through an open end of the structure to be cleared. The example apparatus also includes a distal edge formed on the housing to cut or loosen debris. At least one coil within the housing moves the cut or loosened debris away from the distal edge formed on the housing to a proximal end of the housing. A debris escape opening is formed in the proximal end of the housing. A stem at the proximal end of the housing is provided for connecting to a rotational power source to drive the housing. The example apparatus includes at least one cutting edge on the distal edge of the housing and/or the at least one coil within the housing.

Abstract: A tool for cleaning a drainage structure comprises a rod having a center longitudinal axis, a barrel housing having a proximal opening and a distal opening, the barrel housing having a center longitudinal axis and coupled coaxially to the rod, the barrel housing having an outside dimension that can be accommodated within the drainage structure, the distal opening of the barrel housing having a sinusoidal tearing contour. The tool further comprises a plurality of cutting implements radially coupled to and between the rod and the barrel housing, the cutting implements having a distal cutting edge and being angularly oriented to facilitate sweeping debris in a selected direction, and the barrel housing and cutting implements operable to rotate about the center longitudinal axis of the rod to dislodge and loosen debris inside the drainage structure.

Abstract: A tool for cleaning a drainage structure comprises a rod having a center longitudinal axis, a barrel housing having a proximal opening and a distal opening, the barrel housing having a center longitudinal axis and coupled coaxially to the rod, the barrel housing having an outside dimension that can be accommodated within the drainage structure, the distal opening of the barrel housing having a sinusoidal tearing contour. The tool further comprises a plurality of cutting implements radially coupled to and between the rod and the barrel housing, the cutting implements having a distal cutting edge and being angularly oriented to facilitate sweeping debris in a selected direction, and the barrel housing and cutting implements operable to rotate about the center longitudinal axis of the rod to dislodge and loosen debris inside the drainage structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a culvert includes a rod pushing and pulling machine, a rod string made from a series of extension rods coupled end to end, which rod string is mounted at a proximal end to the rod pushing and pulling machine. A debris removal tool is mounted on a distal end of the rod string. The debris removal tool may comprises a rod having a center longitudinal axis, a proximal end, and a distal end, the rod having a coupling at its proximal end. A bucket is mounted at the distal end of the rod, which bucket has an end opening positioned so that movement of the bucket along the culvert scoops debris into the bucket.

Abstract: A wick assembly for installation under a roadway according to the invention includes a perforated drain pipe, an inner sheet of a wicking fabric disposed on the perforated drain pipe in a manner effective to cover the perforations therein, an outer sheet of a wicking fabric, and a layer of filter aggregates confined between the inner and outer wicking fabric sheets to form a wick drain in combination with the perforated drain pipe. Water passes through the sheets and filter aggregates in order to enter the perforated drain pipe through the perforations therein. The wick drain may be disposed inside an outer pipe with the outer fabric sheet in slidable contact with the inner periphery of the pipe casing. The outer pipe casing serves to protect the wick drain during installation and is later removed once the wick drain is in position.

Abstract: A flow control device for containers of liquid and viscous materials include an air vent by-pass positioned within the container and extending into an enlarged area of the container. The flow control device enables a more smooth and uniform pouring of low viscosity liquids and viscous materials, and reduces or eliminates the intermittent flow associated with prior art containers for these materials. The invention is particularly useful when disposed within a hollow handle. Operation of the by-pass device may be augmented by a closure orifice positioned near the top of the container. Alternatively, the closure orifice may be used by itself for smaller container sizes, but with less flow control effect.