Influential Nant Holdings IP, LLC Blockchain Patent – Sample tracking via sample tracking chains, systems and methods – US10923215

U.S. Patent 10923215 was awarded to Nant Holdings IP, LLC on February 16, 2021 and is entitled “Sample tracking via sample tracking chains, systems and methods.” The first named inventor is Patrick Soon-Shiong of Los Angeles, CA. The abstract contains an overview of the patent disclosure:

Systems and methods for tracking samples via sample tracking chains are presented. Sample tracking chains represent digital data structures instantiated according to intrinsic properties of a sample. Each link in the chain is a block of data representing an observed intrinsic state of the sample and is linked at least to a previous block representing a previous state. The sample tracking chain and blocks can be indexed for later retrieval by the intrinsic properties of the corresponding sample’s state. The sample tracking chain can take the form of a blockchain possibly stored as part of a private or public distributed ledger. Disclosed sample tracking chains provide a full life cycle audit trail for sample processing. Link to Full Patent

This blockchain patent was originally filed on September 19, 2017  as U.S. Patent Application 15/708837 at the United Stated Patent and Trademark Office. The application was them awarded a patent grant and published as U.S. Patent 10923215. The primary examiner was Maroun P Kanaan.

Nant Holdings IP, LLC, who is the original assignee of this patent, has at least 357 total granted patents in the United States as of the date of this article. This blockchain patent has been cited 0 times by other U.S. patents according to our law firm research, and can be considered an innovative patent in the field of cryptocurrency and blockchain.

Select IP monitors top patents and patents which have been allowed and granted worldwide. We are experts in patent law with experience blockchain technology and IP law and intellectual property law as it pertains to blockchain technology and cryptocurrency patents. If you are interested in connecting with an IP law attorney or patent law attorney, please contact us via the contact form.

Patentability Searches – Determine the patentability of your inventions.
Freedom to Operate Searches & Opinions – Identify patents may give you potential infringement issues (including in the recording, communication or information retrieval equipment field).
Non-Infringement Opinions – Determine if your product infringes a competitor’s patent.
Patent Invalidity Searches & Opinions – Find prior art to invalidate a competitor’s patent.
U.S. Provisional Patent Applications – Receive cost-effective “patent pending” status for your invention.
U.S. Non-Provisional Patent Applications (Utility) – Apply for patent protection on the structural and functional aspects of your invention.
U.S. Design Patent Applications – Apply for patent protection on the ornamental appearance of your invention.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *