Patents by Inventor Wesley A. Hildebrandt

Wesley A. Hildebrandt 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).

  • Patent number: 11924328
    Abstract: A first copy of a True Random Number (TRN) pool comprising key data of truly random numbers in a pool of files may be stored on a sender and a second copy of the TRN pool is stored on a receiver. An apparent size of the TRN pool on each device is expanded using a randomizing process for selecting and re-using the key data from the files to produce transmit key data from the first copy and receive key data from the second copy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: 7Tunnels Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Hammon, Wesley A. Hildebrandt, Kevin R. McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20220303118
    Abstract: A first copy of a True Random Number (TRN) pool comprising key data of truly random numbers in a pool of files may be stored on a sender and a second copy of the TRN pool is stored on a receiver. An apparent size of the TRN pool on each device is expanded using a randomizing process for selecting and re-using the key data from the files to produce transmit key data from the first copy and receive key data from the second copy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Michael L. Hammon, Wesley A. Hildebrandt, Kevin R. McCarthy
  • Patent number: 11398905
    Abstract: Systems and methods include modifying a random number pool using one or more user-identified randomization processes to produce a modified RN pool with a user-specific modification that is unknown to or otherwise separated from a RN provider. Systems and methods also include sending and receiving encrypted messages that are encrypted and decrypted using the modified RN pool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: 7Tunnels Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Hammon, Wesley A. Hildebrandt, David Wiener, Kevin R. McCarthy
  • Patent number: 11362813
    Abstract: A first copy of a True Random Number (TRN) pool comprising key data of truly random numbers in a pool of files may be stored on a sender and a second copy of the TRN pool is stored on a receiver. An apparent size of the TRN pool on each device is expanded using a randomizing process for selecting and re-using the key data from the files to produce transmit key data from the first copy and receive key data from the second copy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: 7Tunnels Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Hammon, Wesley A. Hildebrandt, Kevin R. McCarthy
  • Patent number: 11201729
    Abstract: A cryptographic system includes a host device and a cryptographic device. For encryption, the host includes an application that is configured to enable a user to compose an unencrypted message on a user interface and transmit the unencrypted message. The cryptographic device is configured to receive the unencrypted message, encrypt the unencrypted message with RCPs on a non-volatile storage to create an encrypted message, and send the encrypted message to the host, which then transmits the encrypted message through a communication channel. For decryption, the host receives an encrypted message through the communication channel and sends it to the cryptographic device. The cryptographic device decrypts the encrypted message with the RCPs and sends the decrypted message back to the host, which presents the decrypted message on a display. The cryptographic device may be configured to destroy RCPs that have been used up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: 7Tunnels Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Hammon, Wesley A. Hildebrandt, Kevin R. McCarthy
  • Patent number: 11082211
    Abstract: Systems and methods with multiple different modes for bidirectional data transfer of messages encrypted with Random Cipher Pads (RCPs) are disclosed. A direct mode is from one single endpoint to another endpoint in a peer-to-peer fashion. A throughput mode may be configured as a communication between endpoints with a cryptographic data server (CDS) managing communications and additional encryption between the endpoints. The CDS further encrypts the messages such that there is a peer-to-peer encryption between the source endpoint and the CDS and a different peer-to-peer encryption between the CDS and destination endpoints. The throughput mode may also be configured as a broadcast communication between a sender and multiple destinations, each with its own different RCP encryption. A router-to-router mode may be thought of as a specific type of peer-to-peer transfer where the peers on each end are routers, servers, Virtual Private Network servers, and gateways rather than user endpoints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: 7Tunnels, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin R. McCarthy, Michael L. Hammon, Wesley A. Hildebrandt
  • Publication number: 20210218553
    Abstract: A first copy of a True Random Number (TRN) pool comprising key data of truly random numbers in a pool of files may be stored on a sender and a second copy of the TRN pool is stored on a receiver. An apparent size of the TRN pool on each device is expanded using a randomizing process for selecting and re-using the key data from the files to produce transmit key data from the first copy and receive key data from the second copy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Michael L. Hammon, Wesley A. Hildebrandt, Kevin R. McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20210083870
    Abstract: Systems and methods include modifying a random number pool using one or more user-identified randomization processes to produce a modified RN pool with a user-specific modification that is unknown to or otherwise separated from a RN provider. Systems and methods also include sending and receiving encrypted messages that are encrypted and decrypted using the modified RN pool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Michael L. Hammon, Wesley A. Hildebrandt, Kevin R. McCarthy, David Wiener
  • Patent number: 10855459
    Abstract: Systems and methods include modifying a Tme Random Number (TRN) pool using one or more user-identified randomization processes to produce a modified TRN pool with a user-specific modification that is unknown to or otherwise separated from a TRN provider. Systems and methods also include sending and receiving encrypted messages that are encrypted and decrypted using the modified TRN pool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: 7Tunnels, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Hammon, Wesley A. Hildebrandt, Kevin R. McCarthy, David Wiener
  • Publication number: 20200336304
    Abstract: Systems and methods include modifying a Tme Random Number (TRN) pool using one or more user-identified randomization processes to produce a modified TRN pool with a user-specific modification that is unknown to or otherwise separated from a TRN provider. Systems and methods also include sending and receiving encrypted messages that are encrypted and decrypted using the modified TRN pool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Michael L. Hammon, Wesley A. Hildebrandt, Kevin R. McCarthy, David Wiener
  • Publication number: 20200336301
    Abstract: A cryptographic system includes a host device and a cryptographic device. For encryption, the host includes an application that is configured to enable a user to compose an unencrypted message on a user interface and transmit the unencrypted message. The cryptographic device is configured to receive the unencrypted message, encrypt the unencrypted message with RCPs on a non-volatile storage to create an encrypted message, and send the encrypted message to the host, which then transmits the encrypted message through a communication channel. For decryption, the host receives an encrypted message through the communication channel and sends it to the cryptographic device. The cryptographic device decrypts the encrypted message with the RCPs and sends the decrypted message back to the host, which presents the decrypted message on a display. The cryptographic device may be configured to destroy RCPs that have been used up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin R. MCCARTHY, Michael L. HAMMON, Wesley A. HILDEBRANDT
  • Publication number: 20190182034
    Abstract: Systems and methods with multiple different modes for bidirectional data transfer of messages encrypted with Random Cipher Pads (RCPs) are disclosed. A direct mode is from one single endpoint to another endpoint in a peer-to-peer fashion. A throughput mode may be configured as a communication between endpoints with a cryptographic data server (CDS) managing communications and additional encryption between the endpoints. The CDS further encrypts the messages such that there is a peer-to-peer encryption between the source endpoint and the CDS and a different peer-to-peer encryption between the CDS and destination endpoints. The throughput mode may also be configured as a broadcast communication between a sender and multiple destinations, each with its own different RCP encryption. A router-to-router mode may be thought of as a specific type of peer-to-peer transfer where the peers on each end are routers, servers, Virtual Private Network servers, and gateways rather than user endpoints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin R. McCarthy, Michael L. Hammon, Wesley A. Hildebrandt
  • Publication number: 20070088750
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for geospatially enabling electronic communication protocols. The automatic attachment of additional information to standard communication protocols georeferences the origin and destination of all data passing through the protocols. Georeferenced data transport allows for efficient aggregation from and broadcast to spatial regions and locations through a spatially hierarchical routing network that processes, filters, and redirects data at the lowest level possible. Georeferencing also facilitates location-sensitive data requests and continuously updating situational awareness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Dumas, James Stokes, Wesley Hildebrandt, Jason Surratt