Patents by Inventor Steven M. Trost
Steven M. Trost 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).
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Patent number: 10167130Abstract: The current invention relates to an insulating container comprising a vessel and a wrap, wherein the vessel comprises one or more protrusions matched to corresponding recesses, wherein the protrusions have a substantially consistent wall thickness, wherein the wrap and the protrusions cooperate to form one or more void spaces between the wall and the wrap, thereby providing insulating properties to the container.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Joseph W. Pruitt, Steven M. Trost
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Publication number: 20140366483Abstract: The current invention relates to an insulating container comprising a vessel and a wrap, wherein the vessel comprises one or more protrusions matched to corresponding recesses, wherein the protrusions have a substantially consistent wall thickness, wherein the wrap and the protrusions cooperate to form one or more void spaces between the wall and the wrap, thereby providing insulating properties to the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Steven M. Trost, Joseph W. Pruitt
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Patent number: 8499947Abstract: The current invention relates to a thermal-insulating container (100) comprising a vessel (105) and a wrap (125) wherein the vessel comprises one or more protrusions (108) extending from a sidewall (115) wherein the wrap and the protrusions cooperate to form one or more void spaces (120) between the wrap and the sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2006Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventors: Steven M. Trost, Joseph W. Pruitt
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Patent number: 8032244Abstract: A method and system for controlling and monitoring the quality of concrete based on the concrete's maturity (which is a function of its time-temperature profile, or temperature history). Five different applications or embodiments of the present invention are discussed, namely, Enhanced Maturity, Moisture-Loss Maturity, Improved Maturity, SPC Maturity, Loggers, Readers, and Software. Enhanced Maturity involves a maturity calibration method to account for the water-to-cementitious-materials ratio, air content, and gross unit weight of the concrete. Moisture-Loss Maturity is a method for determining the appropriate time to terminate moisture-loss protection of concrete and concrete structures. Improved Maturity is a method and system for determining the strength of curing concrete using improved maturity calculations.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2008Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Engius, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Trost, Michael Fox
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Patent number: 7970554Abstract: A system for providing secure access to mechanical data associated with the mechanical properties of a concrete mass. The system includes a logger associated with the concrete mass and having at least one sensor adapted to measure physical properties of the concrete mass and generate sensor data indicative of the physical properties of the concrete mass. The logger also has a microprocessor adapted to receive the sensor data and calculate mechanical data associated with the concrete mass and an outbound data transfer device. The system includes a reader adapted to receive the mechanical data associated with the concrete mass from the outbound data transfer device of the logger. Lastly, the system includes a computer receiving the mechanical data from the reader and distributing the mechanical data to one or more users via the Internet, a world-wide network of information sharing computers, or using the world-wide web.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2009Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Engius, LLCInventors: Michael J. Fox, Craig A. Aker, Matthew Dock, Steven M. Trost
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Publication number: 20100324835Abstract: A system for providing secure access to mechanical data associated with the mechanical properties of a concrete mass. The system includes a logger associated with the concrete mass and having at least one sensor adapted to measure physical properties of the concrete mass and generate sensor data indicative of the physical properties of the concrete mass. The logger also has a microprocessor adapted to receive the sensor data and calculate mechanical data associated with the concrete mass and an outbound data transfer device. The system includes a reader adapted to receive the mechanical data associated with the concrete mass from the outbound data transfer device of the logger. Lastly, the system includes a computer receiving the mechanical data from the reader and distributing the mechanical data to one or more users via the Internet, a world-wide network of information sharing computers, or using the world-wide web.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2009Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Michael J. Fox, Craig A. Aker, Matthew Dock, Steven M. Trost
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Patent number: 7668666Abstract: A method for transmitting data generated by a logger within a concrete mass and for displaying mechanical data to a device for outside the concrete mass. The method includes the step of sensing, processing, and recording the mechanical data generated by the logger within the concrete mass. The mechanical data is protected from alteration while the mechanical data is within the concrete mass. The mechanical data is transferred to an external device with a first protected transference protocol. The mechanical data is transferred to a computer with a second protected transference protocol. The mechanical data is decoded in the computer and displayed on a user interface.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2007Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Inventors: Michael J. Fox, Craig A. Aker, Matthew Dock, Steven M. Trost
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Publication number: 20090130275Abstract: The current invention relates to a thermal-insulating container (100) comprising a vessel (105) and a wrap (125) wherein the vessel comprises one or more protrusions (108) extending from a sidewall (115) wherein the wrap and the protrusions cooperate to form one or more void spaces (120) between the wrap and the sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Steven M. Trost, Joseph W. Pruitt
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Publication number: 20080221815Abstract: A method and system for controlling and monitoring the quality of concrete based on the concrete's maturity (which is a function of its time-temperature profile, or temperature history). Five different applications or embodiments of the present invention are discussed, namely, Enhanced Maturity, Moisture-Loss Maturity, Improved Maturity, SPC Maturity, Loggers, Readers, and Software. Enhanced Maturity involves a maturity calibration method to account for the water-to-cementitious-materials ratio, air content, and gross unit weight of the concrete. Moisture-Loss Maturity is a method for determining the appropriate time to terminate moisture-loss protection of concrete and concrete structures. Improved Maturity is a method and system for determining the strength of curing concrete using improved maturity calculations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Steven M. Trost, Michael Fox
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Patent number: 7398131Abstract: Method and system for controlling and monitoring the quality of concrete based on the concrete's maturity. Various embodiments of the present invention are discussed. First, Enhanced Maturity involves a maturity calibration method to account for the water-to-cementitious-materials ratio, air content, and gross unit weight of the concrete. Second, Moisture-Loss Maturity is a method for determining the appropriate time to terminate moisture-loss protection of concrete and concrete structures. Third, Improved Maturity is a method and system for determining the strength of curing concrete using improved maturity calculations. Fourth, SPC Maturity is a method that beneficially couples maturity measurements and calculations with Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods to enable rapid recognition of changes to the concrete mix and/or incompatibilities between the various components of the concrete mix.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2007Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: Nomadics, Inc.Inventors: Steven M. Trost, Michael Fox
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Patent number: 7286944Abstract: A system for providing reliable, unalterable mechanical data associated with the mechanical properties of a concrete mass. The system includes a logger, a second memory device and an outbound data transfer device. The logger is provided with one or more sensors, a microprocessor and a first memory device. The one or more sensors measure physical properties of the concrete mass and generate data associated with the physical properties. The microprocessor receives the data from the sensor and calculates maturity data and mechanical strength data. The first memory device stores the mechanical strength data within the concrete mass in an unalterable form. The second memory device is located outside the concrete mass. The outbound data transfer device transfers the mechanical strength data from the first memory device to the second memory device.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Nomadics, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Fox, Craig A. Aker, Matthew Dock, Steven M. Trost
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Patent number: 6865515Abstract: A system that includes a logger to record mechanical data for a concrete mass and to transmit the mechanical data to a reader. The system includes sensors, a microprocessor and a first memory device embedded in the concrete mass for generating mechanical strength data for the concrete mass and storing that information in the first memory device. In one embodiment the mechanical data is encrypted to prevent third parties from downloading and reading the data. In another embodiment, the logger communicates with the reader through communication wires. In yet another embodiment, the logger transfers data files to the reader by radio frequency signals.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Engius, L.L.C.Inventors: Michael J. Fox, Craig A. Aker, Matthew Dock, Steven M. Trost
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Publication number: 20040083057Abstract: A method and system for controlling and monitoring the quality of concrete based on the concrete's maturity (which is a function of its time-temperature profile, or temperature history). Five different applications or embodiments of the present invention are discussed, namely, Enhanced Maturity, Moisture-Loss Maturity, Improved Maturity, SPC Maturity, Loggers, Readers, and Software. Enhanced Maturity involves a maturity calibration method to account for the water-to-cementitious-materials ratio, air content, and gross unit weight of the concrete. Moisture-Loss Maturity is a method for determining the appropriate time to terminate moisture-loss protection of concrete and concrete structures. Improved Maturity is a method and system for determining the strength of curing concrete using improved maturity calculations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Steven M. Trost, Michael Fox
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Publication number: 20030235306Abstract: A system that includes a logger to record mechanical data for a concrete mass and to transmit the mechanical data to a reader. The system includes sensors, a microprocessor and a first memory device embedded in the concrete mass for generating mechanical strength data for the concrete mass and storing that information in the first memory device. In one embodiment the mechanical data is encrypted to prevent third parties from downloading and reading the data. In another embodiment, the logger communicates with the reader through communication wires. In yet another embodiment, the logger transfers data files to the reader by radio frequency signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2003Publication date: December 25, 2003Inventors: Michael J. Fox, Craig A. Aker, Matthew Dock, Steven M. Trost
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Patent number: D566560Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Inventor: Steven M. Trost
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Patent number: D566561Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2007Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Inventor: Steven M. Trost
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Patent number: D566563Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2007Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Inventor: Steven M. Trost