Patents by Inventor William Stuart Smith

William Stuart Smith 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: 20240095719
    Abstract: A network node in a peer-to-peer network of nodes includes at least one processor, at least one memory, and at least one network interface. The at least one processor is configured to receive a request to transfer a security token and execute a plurality of compliance rules associated with the security token. At least one of the compliance rules is implemented using at least one smart contract. The at least one smart contract references a global registry. The at least one processor is also configured to transfer the security token based on the execution of the compliance rules. The global registry includes personally identifiable information (PII) hash(es) for each of at least one investor associated with the transfer of the security token. The hashes are committed to the distributed ledger and updated when PII of a respective one of the at least one investor changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: tZERO IP, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Overholser, Robert Christensen, Nicole Sanders, Justin Wilson, Robert Valmassoi, Chase Lester, Michael William Stuart Smith, Andrew Warner
  • Patent number: 11829997
    Abstract: A network node in a peer-to-peer network of nodes includes at least one processor, at least one memory, and at least one network interface. The at least one processor is configured to receive a request to transfer a security token and execute a plurality of compliance rules associated with the security token. At least one of the compliance rules is implemented using at least one smart contract. The at least one smart contract references a global registry. The at least one processor is also configured to transfer the security token based on the execution of the compliance rules. The global registry includes personally identifiable information (PII) hash(es) for each of at least one investor associated with the transfer of the security token. The hashes are committed to the distributed ledger and updated when PII of a respective one of the at least one investor changes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: tZERO IP, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Overholser, Robert Christensen, Nicole Sanders, Justin Wilson, Robert Valmassoi, Chase Lester, Michael William Stuart Smith
  • Publication number: 20220101307
    Abstract: A network node in a peer-to-peer network of nodes includes at least one processor, at least one memory, and at least one network interface. The at least one processor is configured to receive a request to transfer a security token and execute a plurality of compliance rules associated with the security token. At least one of the compliance rules is implemented using at least one smart contract. The at least one smart contract references a global registry. The at least one processor is also configured to transfer the security token based on the execution of the compliance rules. The global registry includes personally identifiable information (PII) hash(es) for each of at least one investor associated with the transfer of the security token. The hashes are committed to the distributed ledger and updated when PII of a respective one of the at least one investor changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: tZERO IP, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Overholser, Robert Christensen, Nicole Sanders, Justin Wilson, Robert Valmassoi, Chase Lester, Michael William Stuart Smith
  • Patent number: 11216802
    Abstract: A network node that includes at least one processor, at least one memory, and at least one network interface is disclosed. The network node is part of a peer-to-peer network of network nodes implementing a distributed ledger. The network node is communicatively coupled to at least one remotely located computing device through the at least one network interface. The at least one processor is configured to receive, from a remotely located computing device, a request to transfer a security token. The at least one processor is also configured to execute a plurality of compliance rules associated with the security token. At least one of the compliance rules is implemented using at least one smart contract. The at least one smart contract references a global registry. The at least one processor is also configured to transfer the security token based on the execution of the compliance rules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: tZERO IP, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Overholser, Robert Christensen, Nicole Sanders, Justin Wilson, Robert Valmassoi, Chase Lester, Michael William Stuart Smith
  • Publication number: 20200051067
    Abstract: A network node that includes at least one processor, at least one memory, and at least one network interface is disclosed. The network node is configured to be within a plurality of network nodes communicatively coupled in a peer-to-peer network of network nodes implementing a distributed ledger. The network node is configured to be communicatively coupled to at least one remotely located computing device through the at least one network interface. The at least one processor is configured to receive, from a remotely located computing device, a request to transfer a security token. The at least one processor is also configured to execute a plurality of compliance rules associated with the security token. At least one of the compliance rules is implemented using at least one smart contract. The at least one smart contract references a global registry. The at least one processor is also configured to transfer the security token based on the execution of the compliance rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: tZERO Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Overholser, Robert Christensen, Nicole Sanders, Justin Wilson, Robert Valmassoi, Chase Lester, Michael William Stuart Smith
  • Publication number: 20040234790
    Abstract: A multi-layered (composite) flexible packaging material used to envelop either ferrous or non-ferrous metal assets for the purpose of preventing corrosion during transport or long-term storage and preservation. An aluminum foil (barrier layer) is sandwiched between outer layer(s) of flexible film(s) that provide puncture, abrasion and tear resistance and the inner sealant layer known as Cortec VpCI®-126 film (or its equivalent), which provides the corrosion preventive characteristics of the composite. The foil layer; which provides maximum barrier capacities against the transmission of water vapor and other gasses, prevents the out-gassed corrosion inhibiting VpCI vapor from escaping from within an enclosure while simultaneously preventing the ingress of any external gasses. The composite effectively performs for long periods (numerous years) even in extremely corrosive environments and will maintain a vacuum; further enhancing its value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: William Stuart Smith, Joseph John D.Sabantonio, Boris Alexander Miksic