Patents by Inventor Timothy A. Cummings

Timothy A. Cummings 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: 20240143806
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing and/or processing a blockchain to maintain data security for confidential and/or personal data are provided. According to certain aspects, the disclosed data security techniques may enable access sharing functionality utilizing the blockchain. For example, access sharing may be utilized to file documents, share policy information, and/or comply with an audit. The data security techniques disclosed herein also enable the use of smart contracts to transfer funds associated with payment obligations and/or other forms of blockchain based payments, comply with anti-money laundering requirements, report industry data, validate interest payments and/or maintain agent sales data. Data security may be achieved through the use of public key/private key encryption techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Melinda Teresa Magerkurth, Eric Bellas, Jaime Skaggs, Shawn M. Call, Eric R. Moore, Vicki King, Burton J. Floyd, David Turrentine, Steven T Olson, Timothy Caleb Wells, Corin Rebekah Chapman, Edward W. Breitweiser, Robert Gomez, Shelia Cummings Smith
  • Patent number: 11954214
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing and/or processing a blockchain to maintain data security for confidential and/or personal data are provided. According to certain aspects, the disclosed data security techniques may enable access sharing functionality utilizing the blockchain. For example, access sharing may be utilized to share policy information. The policy information may be associated with a smart contract. Accordingly, the policy information may be encrypted using a public key for the smart contract and compiled into a block of the blockchain. In response to a request to provide access to the information to a particular node, the private key for the smart contract may be encrypted using the public key for the particular node and compiled into a block of the blockchain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Melinda Teresa Magerkurth, Eric Bellas, Jaime Skaggs, Shawn M. Call, Eric R. Moore, Vicki King, Burton J. Floyd, David Turrentine, Steven T. Olson, Timothy Caleb Wells, Corin Rebekah Chapman, Edward W. Breitweiser, Robert Gomez, Shelia Cummings Smith
  • Publication number: 20240111881
    Abstract: Methods and systems for processing a blockchain comprising a plurality of immutable sales records corresponding to sales made by agents of an entity are provided. According to certain aspects, a transaction request indicating a sale made by an agent of the entity may be received at a first node. A block including a sales record indicating the sale made by the agent may be added to a blockchain and transmitted to another node for validation. The first node may add the block to a copy of the blockchain, where the block may be identified by a hash value that references a previous block in the blockchain that includes at least one additional sales record.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Melinda Teresa Magerkurth, Eric Bellas, Jaime Skaggs, Shawn M. Call, Eric R. Moore, Vicki King, Burton J. Floyd, David Turentine, Steven T. Olson, Timothy Caleb Wells, Corin Rebekah Chapman, Edward W. Breitweiser, Robert Gomez, Shelia Cummings Smith
  • Patent number: 11914728
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing and/or processing a blockchain to maintain data security for confidential and/or personal data are provided. According to certain aspects, the disclosed data security techniques may enable access sharing functionality utilizing the blockchain. For example, access sharing may be utilized to file documents, share policy information, and/or comply with an audit. The data security techniques disclosed herein also enable the use of smart contracts to transfer funds associated with payment obligations and/or other forms of blockchain based payments, comply with anti-money laundering requirements, report industry data, validate interest payments and/or maintain agent sales data. Data security may be achieved through the use of public key/private key encryption techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Melinda Teresa Magerkurth, Eric Bellas, Jaime Skaggs, Shawn M. Call, Eric R. Moore, Vicki King, Burton J. Floyd, David Turrentine, Steven T. Olson, Timothy Caleb Wells, Corin Rebekah Chapman, Edward W. Breitweiser, Robert Gomez, Shelia Cummings Smith
  • Publication number: 20220155592
    Abstract: A preferred system and method for displaying a building information model includes a system administrator, and a headset unit removably attached to a construction hardhat via a set of clips. The headset further includes a set of stereo cameras. The cameras capture an image of the construction site to orient the user view and overlay an image. A position of the headset is determined relative to a registration marker using the cameras and motion sensors. The overlayed image is projected to the display based on the position and orientation of the headset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventor: Timothy A. Cummings
  • Patent number: 11237392
    Abstract: A preferred system and method for displaying a set of indicator coordinates in relation to a building information model includes a system administrator, a registration base and a headset unit. The system includes a headset including a display and a registration base for initial placement of the headset. The headset further includes a set of stereo cameras. The cameras capture an image of the construction site and overlay an image which includes the indicator coordinates. A position of the headset is determined relative to the registration base from motion sensors. A set of indicator coordinates is downloaded and projected to the display based on the position and orientation of the headset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Inventor: Timothy A. Cummings
  • Publication number: 20210215931
    Abstract: A preferred system and method for displaying a set of indicator coordinates in relation to a building information model includes a system administrator, a registration base and a headset unit. The system includes a headset including a display and a registration base for initial placement of the headset. The headset further includes a set of stereo cameras. The cameras capture an image of the construction site and overlay an image which includes the indicator coordinates. A position of the headset is determined relative to the registration base from motion sensors. A set of indicator coordinates is downloaded and projected to the display based on the position and orientation of the headset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventor: Timothy A. Cummings
  • Patent number: 10962774
    Abstract: A preferred system and method for displaying a set of indicator coordinates in relation to a building information model includes a system administrator, a registration base and a headset unit. The system includes a headset including a display and a registration base for initial placement of the headset. The headset further includes a set of stereo cameras. The cameras capture an image of the construction site and overlay an image which includes the indicator coordinates. A position of the headset is determined relative to the registration base from motion sensors. A set of indicator coordinates is downloaded and projected to the display based on the position and orientation of the headset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Inventor: Timothy A. Cummings
  • Publication number: 20200319455
    Abstract: A preferred system and method for displaying a set of indicator coordinates in relation to a building information model includes a system administrator, a registration base and a headset unit. The system includes a headset including a display and a registration base for initial placement of the headset. The headset further includes a set of stereo cameras. The cameras capture an image of the construction site and overlay an image which includes the indicator coordinates. A position of the headset is determined relative to the registration base from motion sensors. A set of indicator coordinates is downloaded and projected to the display based on the position and orientation of the headset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventor: Timothy A. Cummings
  • Patent number: 10739590
    Abstract: A preferred system and method for projecting a business information model at a construction site includes a network, a system administrator connected to the network, a database connected to the system administrator, a set of registration markers positioned in the construction site, and a set of user devices connected to the network. The system includes a hard hat, a set of headsets mounted to the hard hat, a set of display units movably connected to the set of headsets, a set of cameras connected to the set of headsets, and a wearable computer connected to the set of headsets and to the network. The cameras capture an image of the set of registration markers. A position of the user device is determined from the image and an orientation is determined from motion sensors. A BIM is downloaded and projected to a removable visor based on the position and orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Inventor: Timothy A. Cummings
  • Publication number: 20190235242
    Abstract: A preferred system and method for projecting a business information model at a construction site includes a network, a system administrator connected to the network, a database connected to the system administrator, a set of registration markers positioned in the construction site, and a set of user devices connected to the network. The system includes a hard hat, a set of headsets mounted to the hard hat, a set of display units movably connected to the set of headsets, a set of cameras connected to the set of headsets, and a wearable computer connected to the set of headsets and to the network. The cameras capture an image of the set of registration markers. A position of the user device is determined from the image and an orientation is determined from motion sensors. A BIM is downloaded and projected to a removable visor based on the position and orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: Timothy A. Cummings
  • Patent number: 10254540
    Abstract: A preferred system and method for projecting a business information model at a construction site includes a network, a system administrator connected to the network, a database connected to the system administrator, a set of registration markers positioned in the construction site, and a set of user devices connected to the network. The system includes a hard hat, a set of headsets mounted to the hard hat, a set of display units movably connected to the set of headsets, a set of cameras connected to the set of headsets, and a wearable computer connected to the set of headsets and to the network. The cameras capture an image of the set of registration markers. A position of the user device is determined from the image and an orientation is determined from motion sensors. A BIM is downloaded and projected to a removable visor based on the position and orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Inventor: Timothy A. Cummings
  • Publication number: 20180369499
    Abstract: The syringe can have a plunger body and a plunger seal both independently slidingly engaged within a cavity of a barrel for movement along a common longitudinal axis, and a needle anchored to the plunger body and extending across the plunger seal, the needle having an inlet aperture allowing fluid flow communication into an internal conduit of the needle, the barrel having a reservoir for receiving a medical fluid, the reservoir extending between the plunger seal and a bottom, the bottom being closed by a septum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Catherine Reisenburg MOLSON, James JACKSON, Scott PHILLIPS, Timothy CUMMINGS
  • Publication number: 20170336630
    Abstract: A preferred system and method for projecting a business information model at a construction site includes a network, a system administrator connected to the network, a database connected to the system administrator, a set of registration markers positioned in the construction site, and a set of user devices connected to the network. The system includes a hard hat, a set of headsets mounted to the hard hat, a set of display units movably connected to the set of headsets, a set of cameras connected to the set of headsets, and a wearable computer connected to the set of headsets and to the network. The cameras capture an image of the set of registration markers. A position of the user device is determined from the image and an orientation is determined from motion sensors. A BIM is downloaded and projected to a removable visor based on the position and orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventor: Timothy A. Cummings
  • Patent number: 9726885
    Abstract: A preferred system and method for projecting a business information model at a construction site includes a network, a system administrator connected to the network, a database connected to the system administrator, a set of registration markers positioned in the construction site, and a set of user devices connected to the network. The system includes a hard hat, a set of headsets mounted to the hard hat, a set of display units movably connected to the set of headsets, a set of cameras connected to the set of headsets, and a wearable computer connected to the set of headsets and to the network. The cameras capture an image of the set of registration markers. A position of the user device is determined from the image and an orientation is determined from motion sensors. A BIM is downloaded and projected to a removable visor based on the position and orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Inventor: Timothy A. Cummings
  • Publication number: 20160292918
    Abstract: A preferred system and method for projecting a business information model at a construction site includes a network, a system administrator connected to the network, a database connected to the system administrator, a set of registration markers positioned in the construction site, and a set of user devices connected to the network. The system includes a hard hat, a set of headsets mounted to the hard hat, a set of display units movably connected to the set of headsets, a set of cameras connected to the set of headsets, and a wearable computer connected to the set of headsets and to the network. The cameras capture an image of the set of registration markers. A position of the user device is determined from the image and an orientation is determined from motion sensors. A BIM is downloaded and projected to a removable visor based on the position and orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventor: Timothy A. Cummings
  • Publication number: 20100247685
    Abstract: A prophylactic treatment for Newcastle disease as well as a treatment of Newcastle disease. The methods comprise the step of administering to a bird, an amount of a composition having a first ingredient obtainable from turmeric; a second ingredient obtainable from green tea; an third ingredient obtainable from ginger; and an acceptable carrier. Compositions in accordance with the invention may be employed for the purpose of reducing the incidence of contracting Newcastle disease or reducing the transmissivity of Newcastle disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: THE QUIGLEY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard Rosenbloom, Timothy Cummings, Michael Petteruti
  • Publication number: 20100028268
    Abstract: A prophylactic treatment for infectious bronchitis as well as a treatment of infectious bronchitis. The methods comprise the step of administering to a bird, an amount of a composition having a first ingredient obtainable from turmeric; a second ingredient obtainable from green tea; an third ingredient obtainable from ginger; and an acceptable carrier. Compositions in accordance with the invention may be employed for the purpose of reducing the incidence of contracting infectious bronchitis or reducing the transmissivity of infectious bronchitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: THE QUIGLEY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard Rosenbloom, Timothy Cummings, Michael Petteruti
  • Patent number: D759900
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventor: Timothy A. Cummings
  • Patent number: D776749
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Inventor: Timothy A. Cummings