Patents by Inventor Andrew J. Thomson
Andrew J. Thomson 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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Publication number: 20220254156Abstract: A system and method for joining devices to a network by use of any augmented reality installation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Frederick J. Williams, JR., Babak R. Ghazi, Alexandra L. Wilson, Stephen Becker, Andrew J. Thomson
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Patent number: 11288510Abstract: A system and method for joining devices to a network by use of any augmented reality installation device. The installation system described herein includes an installation device, e.g., a smart phone, that includes a camera to capture an image of the device(s) in a facility, e.g., the area in which the devices are mounted or positioned for end user use. Then, through use of image analysis techniques and a graphical user interface (GUI) on the installation device, e.g., dispensers, in the image are individually identified and joined to the network.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2017Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Frederick J. Williams, Jr., Babak R. Ghazi, Alexandra L. Wilson, Stephen Becker, Andrew J. Thomson
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Patent number: 11076727Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing absorbent product having an outer cover having a first cover portion, a second cover portion and an interior region configured to hold the absorbent product and at least partially defined by one or more of the first and second cover portions, wherein the first cover portion is removably engaged to at least a portion of the second cover portion along a cover joint; and wherein the outer cover includes a hydrophobic section proximate the cover joint to direct any liquid on the cover near the cover joint away from the cover joint.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2017Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Brian C. McCachren, Andrew J. Thomson
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Publication number: 20200305657Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing absorbent product having an outer cover having a first cover portion, a second cover portion and an interior region configured to hold the absorbent product and at least partially defined by one or more of the first and second cover portions, wherein the first cover portion is removably engaged to at least a portion of the second cover portion along a cover joint; and wherein the outer cover includes a hydrophobic section proximate the cover joint to direct any liquid on the cover near the cover joint away from the cover joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2017Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Brian C. McCachren, Andrew J. Thomson
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Publication number: 20200218894Abstract: A system and method for joining devices to a network by use of any augmented reality installation device. The installation system described herein includes an installation device, e.g., a smart phone, that includes a camera to capture an image of the device(s) in a facility, e.g., the area in which the devices are mounted or positioned for end user use. Then, through use of image analysis techniques and a graphical user interface (GUI) on the installation device, e.g., dispensers, in the image are individually identified and joined to the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Frederick J. Williams, Jr., Babak R. Ghazi, Alexandra L. Wilson, Stephen Becker, Andrew J. Thomson
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Patent number: 7513031Abstract: A method for making an embedded toroidal inductor (118) includes forming in a ceramic substrate (100) a first plurality of conductive vias (102) radially spaced a first distance from a central axis (101) so as to define an inner circumference. A second plurality of conductive vias (104) is formed radially spaced a second distance about the central axis so as to define an outer circumference. A first plurality of conductive traces (110) forming an electrical connection between substantially adjacent ones of the first and second plurality of conductive vias is formed on a first surface (106) of the ceramic substrate. Further, a second plurality of conductive traces (110) forming an electrical connection between circumferentially offset ones of the first and second plurality of conductive vias is formed on a second surface of the ceramic substrate opposed from the first surface to define a three dimensional toroidal coil.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2005Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Harris CorporationInventors: Michael D. Pleskach, Andrew J. Thomson
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Patent number: 7253711Abstract: A method for making an embedded toroidal inductor (118) includes forming in a ceramic substrate (100) a first plurality of conductive vias (102) radially spaced a first distance from a central axis (101) so as to define an inner circumference. A second plurality of conductive vias (104) is formed radially spaced a second distance about the central axis so as to define an outer circumference. A first plurality of conductive traces (110) forming an electrical connection between substantially adjacent ones of the first and second plurality of conductive vias is formed on a first surface (106) of the ceramic substrate. Further, a second plurality of conductive traces (110) forming an electrical connection between circumferentially offset ones of the first and second plurality of conductive vias is formed on a second surface of the ceramic substrate opposed from the first surface to define a three dimensional toroidal coil.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2005Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: Harris CorporationInventors: Michael D. Pleskach, Andrew J. Thomson
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Patent number: 7196607Abstract: Method for forming a transformer (118) in a ceramic substrate. The method can include the steps of forming at least one conductive coil (119a, 119b) comprising a plurality of turns about an unfired ceramic toroidal core region (120a, 120b) defined within an unfired ceramic substrate (100). The method can also include the step of co-firing the unfired ceramic toroidal core region (120a, 120b), the unfired ceramic substrate (100), and the conductive coil (119a, 119b) to form an integral ceramic substrate structure with the conductive coil at least partially embedded therein.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2004Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Harris CorporationInventors: Michael D. Pleskach, Andrew J. Thomson
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Patent number: 7158005Abstract: A toroidal inductor, including a substrate (100), a toroidal core region (434) defined within the substrate, and a toroidal coil including a first plurality of turns formed about the toroidal core region and a second plurality of turns formed about the toroidal core region. The second plurality of turns can define a cross sectional area (440) greater than a cross sectional area (442) defined by the first plurality of turns. The substrate and the toroidal coil can be formed in a co-firing process to form an integral substrate structure with the toroidal coil at least partially embedded therein. The first and second plurality of turns can be disposed in alternating succession. The toroidal core region can be formed of a substrate material having a permeability greater than at least one other portion of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2005Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Harris CorporationInventors: Michael D. Pleskach, Andrew J. Thomson, Bayardo A. Payan, Terry Provo
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Patent number: 7154139Abstract: Embedded capacitors and a method for manufacturing the embedded capacitors. The method can include the steps of forming at least one bore (115) in a dielectric substrate (100). The dielectric substrate can be mechanically punched or laser cut to form the bore. The bore can be filled with a conductive material (250) to form a first electrode (470). A conductor (360) can be formed on the dielectric substrate, the conductor not being electrically continuous with the first electrode. A depth and/or cross sectional area of the bore can be selected to provide a desired amount of capacitive coupling between the electrode and the conductor. At least a second bore can be formed in the dielectric substrate and filled with a conductive material to form a second electrode. The second electrode can be electrically connected to the first electrode.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2005Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Harris CorporationInventors: Terry M. Provo, Andrew J. Thomson
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Patent number: 6990729Abstract: A method for making an embedded toroidal inductor (118) includes forming in a ceramic substrate (100) a first plurality of conductive vias (102) radially spaced a first distance from a central axis (101) so as to define an inner circumference. A second plurality of conductive vias (104) is formed radially spaced a second distance about the central axis so as to define an outer circumference. A first plurality of conductive traces (110) forming an electrical connection between substantially adjacent ones of the first and second plurality of conductive vias is formed on a first surface (106) of the ceramic substrate. Further, a second plurality of conductive traces (110) forming an electrical connection between circumferentially offset ones of the first and second plurality of conductive vias is formed on a second surface of the ceramic substrate opposed from the first surface to define a three dimensional toroidal coil.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2003Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: Harris CorporationInventors: Michael D. Pleskach, Andrew J. Thomson
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Patent number: 6908809Abstract: Embedded capacitors and a method for manufacturing the embedded capacitors. The method can include the steps of forming at least one bore (115) in a dielectric substrate (100). The dielectric substrate can be mechanically punched or laser cut to form the bore. The bore can be filled with a conductive material (250) to form a first electrode (470). A conductor (360) can be formed on the dielectric substrate, the conductor not being electrically continuous with the first electrode. A depth and/or cross sectional area of the bore can be selected to provide a desired amount of capacitive coupling between the electrode and the conductor. At least a second bore can be formed in the dielectric substrate and filled with a conductive material to form a second electrode. The second electrode can be electrically connected to the first electrode.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2004Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: Harris CorporationInventors: Terry M. Provo, Andrew J. Thomson
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Patent number: 5618929Abstract: Substituted phthalocyanines of a formula (I) ##STR1## wherein M is a metal atom or a metal halide or oxide, or M is 2H, one H being bonded to each of the bonding N atoms (29 and 31 positions) shown, R.sub.1 to R.sub.8 are the same or different and are independently selected from C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkenyl, --X--COO--X.sup.1, --X--O--Y, .alpha., and --X--COZ where X is independently selected from a chemical bond, (--CH.sub.2).sub.n where n=0-20 or (CH.sub.2).sub.n --CH.dbd.CH (--CH.sub.2).sub.b where a and b are independently selected from 0-20 and a+b is in the range 0-20, X.sup.1 is independently selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkenyl, Y is independently selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkenyl or H and Z is selected from OH or NR.sup.1 R.sup.11 where R.sup.1 and R.sup.11 are independently selected from H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl and C.sub.2 -C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Assignee: The Secretary of State for Defence in Her Brittanic Majesty's Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandInventors: Kenneth J. Harrison, Michael J. Cook, Andrew J. Thomson, Neil B. McKeown, Mervyn F. Daniel, Adrian J. Dunn
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Patent number: 5506708Abstract: Phthalocyanine of formula (I), wherein M is a metal or is 2H, bonded at 29 and 31 positions shown, R.sub.1 to R.sub.8 are the same or different and are independently selected from C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkenyl, --X--COO--X.sup.1, --X--O--Y, a, and --X--COZ where X is independently selected from a chemical bond, (CH.sub.2).sub.n where n-0-20 or (CH.sub.2).sub.a CH--CH (CH.sub.2).sub.b where a and b are independently selected from 0-20 and a+b is in the range 0-20, X.sup.1 is independently selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkenyl, Y is independently selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkenyl or H and Z is selected from OH or NR.sup.1 R.sup.11 are independently selected from H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl and C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkenyl. These phthalocyanines may exhibit discotic liquid crystal phases, absorb infra-red radiation and make good Langmuir-Blodgett films.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1989Date of Patent: April 9, 1996Assignee: The Secretary of State for Defence in Her Majesty's Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandInventors: Kenneth J. Harrison, Michael J. Cook, Andrew J. Thomson, Neil B. McKeown, Mervyn F. Daniel, Adrian J. Dunn