Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Kenny
Thomas A. Kenny 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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Patent number: 10064968Abstract: Field balancing may be performed with an irradiation system including a plurality of adjustable radiant-energy emitters. The irradiation system powers the radiant-energy emitters from a power source and radiant energy is emitted from the radiant-energy emitters, where an amount of radiant energy emitted from each emitter is capable of being varied based on power received from the power source. A plurality of radiant-energy sensors detects an amount of radiant energy which includes radiant energy created directly by at least one of the radiant-energy emitters. The amount of radiant energy detected at at least two of the radiant-energy sensors is compared, and at least one of the radiant-energy emitters is adjusted by varying the power received from the power source so that the amount of radiant energy detected at each of the radiant-energy sensors tends towards becoming approximately equal.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Skytron, LLCInventors: Mark Statham, Eric Engler, Steve Fister, Robert L. Gilling, Thomas A. Kenny, Rory Sayers, Clinton Starrs
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Publication number: 20140374612Abstract: Field balancing may be performed with an irradiation system including a plurality of adjustable radiant-energy emitters. The irradiation system powers the radiant-energy emitters from a power source and radiant energy is emitted from the radiant-energy emitters, where an amount of radiant energy emitted from each emitter is capable of being varied based on power received from the power source. A plurality of radiant-energy sensors detects an amount of radiant energy which includes radiant energy created directly by at least one of the radiant-energy emitters. The amount of radiant energy detected at at least two of the radiant-energy sensors is compared, and at least one of the radiant-energy emitters is adjusted by varying the power received from the power source so that the amount of radiant energy detected at each of the radiant-energy sensors tends towards becoming approximately equal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Mark Statham, Eric Engler, Steve Fister, Robert L. Gilling, Thomas A. Kenny, Rory Sayers, Clinton Starrs
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Patent number: 8841634Abstract: Field balancing may be performed with an irradiation system including a plurality of adjustable radiant-energy emitters. The irradiation system powers the radiant-energy emitters from a power source and radiant energy is emitted from the radiant-energy emitters, where an amount of radiant energy emitted from each emitter is capable of being varied based on power received from the power source. A plurality of radiant-energy sensors detects an amount of radiant energy which includes radiant energy created directly by at least one of the radiant-energy emitters. The amount of radiant energy detected at at least two of the radiant-energy sensors is compared, and at least one of the radiant-energy emitters is adjusted by varying the power received from the power source so that the amount of radiant energy detected at each of the radiant-energy sensors tends towards becoming approximately equal.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Infection Prevention TechnologiesInventors: Mark Statham, Eric Engler, Steve Fister, Robert L. Gilling, Thomas A. Kenny, Rory Sayers, Clinton Starrs
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Patent number: 8596916Abstract: Apparatus for forming an underground passageway and simultaneously laying therein a conduit or other elongate components comprises a rotary drill member coupled to a rotary and axially movable drill stem. The coupling is one which virtually automatically enables the drill stem to be coupled to and uncoupled from the drill member and comprises as one embodiment interlocking driving lugs carried by the drill stem and the drill member. The driving lugs are sandwiched between telescoped portions of the drill member and the drill stem and thereby are reinforced by such portions of the drill stem and the drill member in such manner as to preclude movement of the driving lugs in both radially inward and radially outward directions. Other couplings can be used.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Inventors: Joseph M Rohde, Richard A Rohde, Robert L Gilling, James R. Heim, Michael J Kenny, Thomas A Kenny
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Publication number: 20130203476Abstract: A method of a baccarat game, in which, in addition to a normal play of the game, a Customer will be given the option to make an additional side bet. Any time a Customer has made a valid side bet wager and a “38” hit/stand game rule is implemented, then the Customer wins according to the posted pay scale payoffs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventor: James Thomas Kenny
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Patent number: 8455832Abstract: Field balancing may be performed with an irradiation system including a plurality of adjustable radiant-energy emitters. The irradiation system powers the radiant-energy emitters from a power source and radiant energy is emitted from the radiant-energy emitters, where an amount of radiant energy emitted from each emitter is capable of being varied based on power received from the power source. A plurality of radiant-energy sensors detects an amount of radiant energy which includes radiant energy created directly by at least one of the radiant-energy emitters. The amount of radiant energy detected at at least two of the radiant-energy sensors is compared, and at least one of the radiant-energy emitters is adjusted by varying the power received from the power source so that the amount of radiant energy detected at each of the radiant-energy sensors tends towards becoming approximately equal.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Infection Prevention TechnologiesInventors: Mark Statham, Eric Engler, Steve Fister, Robert L. Gilling, Thomas A. Kenny, Rory Sayers, Clinton Starrs
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Publication number: 20110280664Abstract: Apparatus and methods for forming an underground passageway and simultaneously laying therein a conduit or other elongate components comprises a rotary drill member coupled to a rotary and axially movable drill stem. The coupling is one which virtually automatically enables the drill stem to be coupled to and uncoupled from the drill member and comprises as one embodiment interlocking driving lugs carried by the drill stem and the drill member. The driving lugs are sandwiched between telescoped portions of the drill member and the drill stem and thereby are reinforced by such portions of the drill stem and the drill member in such manner as to preclude movement of the driving lugs in both radially inward and radially outward directions. Other couplings can be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: Joseph M. Rohde, Richard A. Rohde, Robert L. Gilling, James R. Heim, Michael J. Kenny, Thomas A. Kenny
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Publication number: 20110168898Abstract: Field balancing may be performed with an irradiation system including a plurality of adjustable radiant-energy emitters. The irradiation system powers the radiant-energy emitters from a power source and radiant energy is emitted from the radiant-energy emitters, where an amount of radiant energy emitted from each emitter is capable of being varied based on power received from the power source. A plurality of radiant-energy sensors detects an amount of radiant energy which includes radiant energy created directly by at least one of the radiant-energy emitters. The amount of radiant energy detected at least two of the radiant-energy sensors is compared, and at least one of the radiant-energy emitters is adjusted by varying the power received from the power source so that the amount of radiant energy detected at each of the radiant-energy sensors tends towards becoming approximately equal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: Infection Prevention TechnologiesInventors: Mark Statham, Eric Engler, Steven Russell Fister, Thomas a. Kenny, Rory Sayers, Clinton Starrs, Robert L. Gilling
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Patent number: 7976243Abstract: Apparatus and methods for forming an underground passageway and simultaneously laying therein a conduit or other elongate components comprises a rotary drill member coupled to a rotary and axially movable drill stem. The coupling is one which virtually automatically enables the drill stem to be coupled to and uncoupled from the drill member and comprises interlocking driving lugs carried by the drill stem and the drill member. The driving lugs are sandwiched between telescoped portions of the drill member and the drill stem and thereby are reinforced by such portions of the drill stem and the drill member in such manner as to preclude movement of the driving lugs in both radially inward and radially outward directions.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Green Core Technologies, LLCInventors: Joseph M. Rohde, Richard A. Rohde, Robert L. Gilling, James R. Heim, Michael J. Kenny, Thomas A. Kenny
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Patent number: 7909685Abstract: Service carts are provided that can be advantageously used to hold both diagnostic tools and repair tools and can be flexibly configured or customized for different work environments or worker preferences. The service carts include a cabinet having two side outer-walls, a back outer-wall, a bottom, and a top. The cabinet can include a plurality of configurable storage spaces with each storage space having a height that is approximately an integer multiple of a minimum storage space height. The cabinet can also be configured to provide electrical power into storage spaces in the cabinet. The cabinet top can comprise a plurality of slots adapted to hold mounting brackets adjustable along a length of the slots. The cabinet may include a fan that pulls air into the cabinet through a filter.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Spectrum Composites, IncInventors: James R. Heim, Sr., Thomas Kenny, Robert Gilling
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Patent number: 7828982Abstract: A method of forming an adhesive force includes removing a seta from a living specimen, attaching the seta to a substrate, and applying the seta to a surface so as to establish an adhesive force between the substrate and the surface. The seta is applied to the surface with a force perpendicular to the surface. The seta is then pulled with a force parallel to the surface so as to preload the adhesive force of the seta.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Robert J. Full, Ronald S. Fearing, Thomas Kenny, Kellar Autumn
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Patent number: 7688192Abstract: Programmable wireless sensors are provided. Particular programmable wireless sensors comprise a power supply, a sensing component, a transmitting component adapted to transmit information obtained by the sensing device or information derived from information obtained by the sensing component, a receiving component adapted to receive software, a memory component adapted to store received software, and control logic. The control logic includes logic operable to execute stored software. The stored software, when executed, is operable to program at least one operating characteristic of the programmable wireless sensor. Also provided are systems useful in selecting software to program or reprogram programmable wireless sensors. The programmable wireless sensors may be programmed or reprogrammed to emulate conventional wireless sensors, such as conventional TPMS sensors.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: G-5 Electronics, LLCInventors: Thomas Kenny, Ernest Pacsai, Robert Gilling
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Publication number: 20100029357Abstract: Additional options for the placement of wagers in the game of baccarat are provided, to expand the potential interest and excitement of the game. The various betting or wagering options include different types of “insurance” in which the customer is buying insurance against the loss (or tie in certain cases) of the hand being insured. These optional wagers may be placed in addition to the traditional wagers on the Banker, Player, or Tie bets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventor: James Thomas Kenny
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Patent number: 7621533Abstract: Additional options for the placement of wagers in the game of baccarat are provided, to expand the potential interest and excitement of the game. The various betting or wagering options include different types of “insurance” in which the customer is buying insurance against the loss (or tie in certain cases) of the hand being insured. These optional wagers may be placed in addition to the traditional wagers on the Banker, Player, or Tie bets.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2005Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Global Connection Development Ltd.Inventor: James Thomas Kenny
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Patent number: 7533886Abstract: A method of playing a four-card poker game by at least one player and a banker who is preferably also the dealer. The player has the option to wager against the dealer, wager against a predetermined payout schedule, or both. Additional options of a progressive wager and/or a bad beat wager are also possible with the present game.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2006Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Shuffle Master, Inc.Inventors: James Thomas Kenny, Larry Emmanuel Kekempanos
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Patent number: 7449122Abstract: An electrokinetic pump for pumping a liquid includes a pumping body having a plurality of narrow, short and straight pore apertures for channeling the liquid through the body. A pair of electrodes for applying a voltage differential are formed on opposing surfaces of the pumping body at opposite ends of the pore apertures. The pumping body is formed on a support structure to maintain a mechanical integrity of the pumping body. The pump can be fabricated using conventional semiconductor processing steps. The pores are preferably formed using plasma etching. The structure is oxidized to insulate the structure and also narrow the pores. A support structure is formed by etching a substrate and removing an interface oxide layer. Electrodes are formed to apply a voltage potential across the pumping body. Another method of fabricating an electrokinetic pump includes providing etch stop alignment marks so that the etch step self-terminates.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Cooligy Inc.Inventors: David Corbin, Kenneth Goodson, Thomas Kenny, Juan Santiago, Shulin Zeng
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Publication number: 20080176617Abstract: Variations of a playing card wagering game are provided in which the outcome of the game and/or the payoff scale for the game are determined based on the front sides of the playing cards and at least one distinguishable card back design. The game deck may comprise one or more standard or modified standard 52-card decks of playing cards with multiple different designs, for example, different colors, on the backs of the different cards. The wagering game may comprise, for example, a standard casino game with a tiebreaker that depends on the backs of the cards in the players' and dealer's hands, or a side bet or payoff multiplier based on the card backs in the players' hands. Multiple different card back designs and configurations are provided, along with multiple different techniques for incorporating card back determinations into the outcome and payoff scale of the wagering card game.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Larry Emmanuel Kekempanos, James Thomas Kenny
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Publication number: 20080124178Abstract: Apparatus and methods for forming an underground passageway and simultaneously laying therein a conduit or other elongate components comprises a rotary drill member coupled to a rotary and axially movable drill stem. The coupling is one which virtually automatically enables the drill stem to be coupled to and uncoupled from the drill member and comprises interlocking driving lugs carried by the drill stem and the drill member. The driving lugs are sandwiched between telescoped portions of the drill member and the drill stem and thereby are reinforced by such portions of the drill stem and the drill member in such manner as to preclude movement of the driving lugs in both radially inward and radially outward directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Joseph M. Rohde, Richard A. Rohde, Robert L. Gilling, James R. Heim, Michael J. Kenny, Thomas A. Kenny
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Publication number: 20080117036Abstract: Programmable wireless sensors are disclosed that comprise a power supply, a sensing component, a transmitting component adapted to transmit information obtained by the sensing device or information derived from information obtained by the sensing component, a receiving component adapted to receive software, a memory component adapted to store received software, and control logic. The control logic includes logic operable to execute stored software. The stored software, when executed, is operable to program at least one operating characteristic of the programmable wireless sensor. Also disclosed are systems useful in selecting software to program or reprogram programmable wireless sensors. The programmable wireless sensors may be programmed or reprogrammed to emulate conventional wireless sensors, such as conventional TPMS sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2006Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: Thomas Kenny, Ernest Pacsai, Robert Gilling
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Publication number: 20080117037Abstract: Programmable wireless sensors are disclosed that comprise a power supply, a sensing component, a transmitting component adapted to transmit information obtained by the sensing device or information derived from information obtained by the sensing component, a receiving component adapted to receive software, a memory component adapted to store received software, and control logic. The control logic includes logic operable to execute stored software. The stored software, when executed, is operable to program at least one operating characteristic of the programmable wireless sensor. Also disclosed are systems useful in selecting software to program or reprogram programmable wireless sensors. The programmable wireless sensors may be programmed or reprogrammed to emulate conventional wireless sensors, such as conventional TPMS sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2006Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: Thomas Kenny, Ernest Pacsai, Robert Gilling