Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Ward

Thomas C. Ward 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).

  • Patent number: 11911058
    Abstract: Surgical forceps can include a drive pin an outer tube, a first jaw, a second jaw, and an inner tube. The outer tube can define a longitudinal axis. The first jaw can be pivotably connected to the outer tube. The first jaw can include a pair of flanges located at a proximal portion of the first jaw, where each flange can include a track receiving the drive pin. The inner tube can be located within the outer tube and can extend along the longitudinal axis. The inner tube can include a pair of arms extending from a distal portion of the inner tube. The drive pin can be securable to the pair of arms. The inner tube can be translatable within the outer tube to drive the drive pin along the tracks to move the second jaw between open and closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanam Pham, John Mensch, Zane R. Ward, Theodore C. Blus, Jeffrey D. Holton, Thomas J. Holman
  • Patent number: 9927092
    Abstract: A shelf light (300) is provided as an LED linear light assembly (300) having a flexible LED linear light component (302), with a series of LEDs mounted on printed circuit boards (PCB's) (308). The light component (302) has a double channel (304) with an extended aluminum track. An LED PCB jacket (306) encloses the light component (302) and is of uniform thickness. Reflectance members (310) comprise a pair of members (312, 314), each having an elongated configuration and mounted on opposing sides of the light assembly (300). Movement of the reflectance members (312, 314) permits variation of apertures of reflectance, thus varying the light intensity and direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: ITC Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Camarota, Thomas C Ward
  • Patent number: 9841836
    Abstract: A non-transitory, computer-readable medium includes computer-executable code having instructions. The instructions are configured to receive data relating to an environment, construct an image of the environment based on the received data, and display the image on a touch-screen device. The instructions are also configured to receive a control gesture via the touch-screen device and interpret the control gesture. Further, the instructions are configured to control an articulating system coupled to the device to control an orientation of a sensor configured to collect the data, control a mode of operation of the sensor, or any combination thereof based on the interpretation of the control gesture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew Coombs, Thomas C. Ward, Melissa Rose Stancato, Nicolas Anthony Stancato, Joseph John Waclawski
  • Publication number: 20170031492
    Abstract: A non-transitory, computer-readable medium includes computer-executable code having instructions. The instructions are configured to receive data relating to an environment, construct an image of the environment based on the received data, and display the image on a touch-screen device. The instructions are also configured to receive a control gesture via the touch-screen device and interpret the control gesture. Further, the instructions are configured to control an articulating system coupled to the device to control an orientation of a sensor configured to collect the data, control a mode of operation of the sensor, or any combination thereof based on the interpretation of the control gesture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew Coombs, Thomas C. Ward, Melissa Rose Stancato, Nicolas Anthony Stancato, Joseph John Waclawski
  • Publication number: 20160356454
    Abstract: A shelf light (300) is provided as an LED linear light assembly (300) having a flexible LED linear light component (302), with a series of LEDs mounted on printed circuit boards (PCB's) (308). The light component (302) has a double channel (304) with an extended aluminum track. An LED PCB jacket (306) encloses the light component (302) and is of uniform thickness. Reflectance members (310) comprise a pair of members (312, 314), each having an elongated configuration and mounted on opposing sides of the light assembly (300). Movement of the reflectance members (312, 314) permits variation of apertures of reflectance, thus varying the light intensity and direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Richard Camarota, Thomas C. Ward
  • Patent number: 5532023
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wrinkle reducing composition for use on fabrics, particularly clothing. The composition comprises a wrinkle reducing active, which is made up of an effective amount of silicone and an effective amount of film-forming polymer, and a liquid carrier. The composition is substantially free of starch, modified starch, and mixtures thereof, and results a Loss Modulus Difference of greater than about 3.3.times.10.sup.7 Pascal on fabric.The composition can be incorporated into a spray dispenser that can create an article of manufacture than can facilitate treatment of fabric with the wrinkle reducing composition. The wrinkle reducing actives in the composition can be determined through Dynamic Mechanical Analysis using a 100% cotton broadcloth swatch and a fixed volume of a sample of wrinkle reducing active.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Alice M. Vogel, Errol H. Wahl, Jerome P. Cappel, Thomas C. Ward
  • Patent number: 4929522
    Abstract: An improved electrical connection system for use with corrosive high capacity batteries. Conductor cables are securely cast within the battery into battery terminals to provide a direct and permanent electrical connection between the terminals and the cables. Cable insulation covers the conductor cables at all points above the terminal-cable connection. All connections are secured by using the methods of casting, welding, potting or crimping. Seals made from a nonconducting material extend the exterior of the battery over all electrical connections and further enhance the mechanical integrity of the electrical connections, as well as providing for chemical and electrical isolation of the electrical connections. Thus, the electrical connection system described herein avoids leakage of electrolyte onto the surface of the battery, eliminates frequent repair and maintenance, provides for full voltage delivery, and improves safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1990
    Inventors: Edwin J. Ward, Thomas C. Ward, II