Patents by Inventor Lewis Thomas
Lewis Thomas 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: 20240164570Abstract: A group head (20) for an espresso machine (10), the group head (20) comprising: a group head bracket (36) for detachable engagement with a portafilter (30) holding a puck (22) of ground coffee in a filter basket (64) to dispense an espresso coffee; a conduit (34) for receiving a flow of water to the portafilter (30); and, a heater (32) mounted in the group head (20) to heat the flow of water to the portafilter (30).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2022Publication date: May 23, 2024Applicant: Breville Pty LimitedInventors: Mark Lewis HOLLOWAY, Alper BENDER, Man Ho HAN, Chiu Keung Kenneth LEE, Con PSAROLOGOS, Xiang REN, Alexander Lee Thomas CHUDLEY
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Patent number: 11970417Abstract: Systems for producing articles from glass tube include a converter having a base with a plurality of processing stations and a turret moveable relative to the base. The turret indexes a plurality of holders for holding the glass tubes successively through the processing stations. The systems further include a gas flow system or a suction system for producing a flow of gas through the glass tube during one or more heating, forming, separating or piercing operations. The flow of gas through the glass tube produced by the gas flow system or suction system may be sufficient to evacuate or purge volatile constituents of the glass from the glass tube and/or pierce a meniscus formed on the glass tube during separation, thereby reducing the Surface Hydrolytic Response (SHR) of the interior surface of the glass tube and articles made therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATEDInventors: Lewis Kirk Klingensmith, Joseph Michael Matusick, Connor Thomas O'Malley, Matthew Daniel Trosa, Steven Robert Wagner
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Patent number: 11751786Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed here relate to systems, methods, and devices for monitoring bladder health via pressure. Certain implementations are directed to patients who require daily catheterization. The various embodiments have at least one tube coupled to a catheter, a pressure sensor and a processor. Further implementations feature an optional pump and measure volume. Certain embodiments include a digital device with a software application capable of displaying the monitored readings.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: University of Iowa Research FoundationInventors: Christopher Cooper, Ryan Steinberg, Lewis Thomas, Clifford Curry, Eric Pahl, Sanam Zarei, Kayla Jones
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Publication number: 20230195822Abstract: A method and apparatus of processing a user initiated request for information is disclosed. The method may provide receiving a user initiated request including a uniform resource locator (URL) submitted to a web browser application and receiving a response that the URL is an invalid URL that cannot be resolved to a corresponding webpage. The method may also include blocking a subsequent attempt to transmit the user initiated request as a browser modified search request that includes modifications to the user initiated request.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicant: PERFTECH, INC.Inventors: Lewis Thomas Donzis, John Anthony Murphy, Jonathan Elliott Schmidt, Henry Michael Donzis, Peter Wayne Baron, Lee Carl Ziegenhals
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Patent number: 11580185Abstract: A method and apparatus of processing a user initiated request for information is disclosed. The method may provide receiving a user initiated request including a uniform resource locator (URL) submitted to a web browser application and receiving a response that the URL is an invalid URL that cannot be resolved to a corresponding webpage. The method may also include blocking a subsequent attempt to transmit the user initiated request as a browser modified search request that includes modifications to the user initiated request.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: PERFTECH, INCInventors: Lewis Thomas Donzis, John Anthony Murphy, Jonathan Elliott Schmidt, Henry Michael Donzis, Peter Wayne Baron, Lee Carl Ziegenhals
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Patent number: 11553865Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed here relate to systems, methods, and devices for monitoring bladder health. Certain implementations are directed to patients who require daily catheterization. The various embodiments have at least one tube coupled to a catheter, a pressure sensor, a pump, and a processor. Certain embodiments include a digital device with a software application capable of displaying the monitored readings.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: University of Iowa Research FoundationInventors: Christopher Cooper, Ryan Steinberg, Lewis Thomas, Eric Pahl, Sanam Zarei, Kayla Jones
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Patent number: 11425865Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing a crop residue, which includes but is not limited to, destroying weed seeds present in the crop residue. The apparatus (10) comprises an elongate housing (12) having an inlet (20) for receiving crop residue N and an outlet (22) for discharging the crop residue. The apparatus (10) also has one or more rotors (24), (26) located in the elongate housing (12). Each rotor (24), (26) comprises a plurality of radially extending impact members (28a), (28b), (28c), (28d), (28e), (28f) which rotate with the one or more rotors (24), (26) and impact against the crop residue, so that lighter material of the crop residue is subjected to less impacts and denser material of the crop residue is subjected to relatively more impacts.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2016Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Tecfarm Pty LtdInventors: Lewis Thomas, Matthew Barrett-Lennard
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Patent number: 11028453Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods and compositions for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants that have resistance to lodging, have improved resistance to lodging, or are susceptible to lodging. The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct resistant plants or identify and counter-select susceptible plants. Also provided are soybean plants that display resistance or improved resistance to lodging that are generated by the methods described herein. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Inventors: Sarah Atwood, Laura Jean Wolf, Leslie Charles Kuhlman, Donald Earl Kyle, Daniel Lewis Thomas, John Bryan Woodward, Ming Yang
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Publication number: 20210165847Abstract: A method and apparatus of processing a user initiated request for information is disclosed. The method may provide receiving a user initiated request including a uniform resource locator (URL) submitted to a web browser application and receiving a response that the URL is an invalid URL that cannot be resolved to a corresponding webpage. The method may also include blocking a subsequent attempt to transmit the user initiated request as a browser modified search request that includes modifications to the user initiated request.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Lewis Thomas Donzis, John Anthony Murphy, Jonathan Elliott Schmidt, Henry Michael Donzis, Peter Wayne Baron, Lee Carl Ziegenhals
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Patent number: 10915596Abstract: A method and apparatus of processing a user initiated request for information is disclosed. The method may provide receiving a user initiated request including a uniform resource locator (URL) submitted to a web browser application and receiving a response that the URL is an invalid URL that cannot be resolved to a corresponding webpage. The method may also include blocking a subsequent attempt to transmit the user initiated request as a browser modified search request that includes modifications to the user initiated request.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: PERFTECH, INCInventors: Lewis Thomas Donzis, John Anthony Murphy, Jonathan Elliott Schmidt, Henry Michael Donzis, Peter Wayne Baron, Lee Carl Ziegenhals
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Publication number: 20200390381Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed here relate to systems, methods, and devices for monitoring bladder health via pressure. Certain implementations are directed to patients who require daily catheterization. The various embodiments have at least one tube coupled to a catheter, a pressure sensor and a processor. Further implementations feature an optional pump and measure volume. Certain embodiments include a digital device with a software application capable of displaying the monitored readings.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2020Publication date: December 17, 2020Inventors: Christopher Cooper, Ryan Steinberg, Lewis Thomas, Clifford Curry, Eric Pahl, Sanam Zarei, Kayla Jones
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Publication number: 20200093412Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed here relate to systems, methods, and devices for monitoring bladder health. Certain implementations are directed to patients who require daily catheterization. The various embodiments have at least one tube coupled to a catheter, a pressure sensor, a pump, and a processor. Certain embodiments include a digital device with a software application capable of displaying the monitored readings.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Christopher Cooper, Ryan Steinberg, Lewis Thomas, Eric Pahl, Sanam Zarei, Kayla Jones
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Patent number: 10506965Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed here relate to systems, methods, and devices for monitoring bladder health. Certain implementations are directed to patients who require daily catheterization. The various embodiments have at least one tube coupled to a catheter, a pressure sensor, a pump, and a processor. Certain embodiments include a digital device with a software application capable of displaying the monitored readings.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: University of Iowa Research FoundationInventors: Christopher Cooper, Ryan Steinberg, Lewis Thomas, Eric Pahl, Sanam Zarei, Kayla Jones
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Publication number: 20190024191Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods and compositions for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants that have resistance to lodging, have improved resistance to lodging, or are susceptible to lodging. The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct resistant plants or identify and counter-select susceptible plants. Also provided are soybean plants that display resistance or improved resistance to lodging that are generated by the methods described herein. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: SARAH ATWOOD, LAURA JEAN WOLF, LESLIE CHARLES KUHLMAN, DONALD EARL KYLE, DANIEL LEWIS THOMAS, JOHN BRYAN WOODWARD, MING YANG
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Publication number: 20180110456Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed here relate to systems, methods, and devices for monitoring bladder health. Certain implementations are directed to patients who require daily catheterization. The various embodiments have at least one tube coupled to a catheter, a pressure sensor, a pump, and a processor. Certain embodiments include a digital device with a software application capable of displaying the monitored readings.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Christopher Cooper, Ryan Steinberg, Lewis Thomas, Eric Pahl, Sanam Zarei, Kayla Jones
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Publication number: 20170357727Abstract: A method and apparatus of processing a user initiated request for information is disclosed. The method may provide receiving a user initiated request including a uniform resource locator (URL) submitted to a web browser application and receiving a response that the URL is an invalid URL that cannot be resolved to a corresponding webpage. The method may also include blocking a subsequent attempt to transmit the user initiated request as a browser modified search request that includes modifications to the user initiated request.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Lewis Thomas Donzis, John Anthony Murphy, Johathan Elliott Schmidt, Henry Michael Donzis, Peter Wayne Baron, Lee Carl Ziegenhals
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Patent number: 9826983Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for penetrating human nails as a part of treatment for Onychomycosis, commonly known as fungal nail. The device comprises a reusable electromechanical system and a single use cutting component. The electromechanical system incorporates an electrical motor and drive train to advance the cutting component through the nail. The electromechanical system also incorporates sensors for measuring the cutting resistance for the purpose of preventing the cutting device from overrunning into the nail bed. The device can be used to penetrate the nail in a controlled manner which will create a portal through the nail without penetrating the nail bed below the nail.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Inventor: Rolf Lewis Thomas
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Patent number: 9727658Abstract: A method and apparatus of processing a user initiated request for information is disclosed. The method may provide receiving a user initiated request including a uniform resource locator (URL) submitted to a web browser application and receiving a response that the URL is an invalid URL that cannot be resolved to a corresponding webpage. The method may also include blocking a subsequent attempt to transmit the user initiated request as a browser modified search request that includes modifications to the user initiated request.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: PERFTECH, INC.Inventors: Lewis Thomas Donzis, John Anthony Murphy, Johathan Elliott Schmidt, Henry Michael Donzis, Peter Wayne Baron, Lee Carl Ziegenhals
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Patent number: 9642414Abstract: The present invention relates to footwear and in particular, but not necessarily restricted thereto, relates to footwear for those with diabetes and, in particular, with ulcers of the sole. The present invention seeks to address some of the problems encountered by prior art limb compression devices and methods. In particular the present invention seeks to provide a boot which can stimulate blood flow. A further object to the invention is to provide a boot with a sole which is adaptable to conform with various shapes and conditions of human feet. The present invention also seeks to provide a new type of footwear that has a therapeutic benefit for diabetic patients with circulatory problems in their foot, and also enables the technique of “off loading” the foot to assist in the healing of any wounds present.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: THE DIABETIC BOOT COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Leslie Lindsay, Rolf Lewis Thomas
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Publication number: 20170000500Abstract: The present invention relates to medical and veterinarian rotary tools. In particular, the present invention relates to a rotary tool for the taking of biopsies and drilling into tissues such as nail and bone. More particularly, the present invention relates to nail care devices and procedures to improve the condition of nails, especially relating to the treatment of fungal infections. Onychomycosis is a fungal infection that causes the toenails and/or fingernails to thicken, discolour, and split. Onychomycosis can result in permanent nail deformity. The disease can have a significant impact on a patient's quality of life arising from psychosocial issues e.g., due to concern regarding the appearance of one's toenails and fingernails, and may cause pain associated with wearing shoes. The present invention seeks to provide an improved mechanical system for use in the treatment of onychomycosis and other nail bed conditions, and other animal keratin, bone and cartilaginous conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventor: Rolf Lewis Thomas