Patents by Inventor Thomas Carey
Thomas Carey 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: 11960827Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may comprise instructions stored thereon. When executed by at least one processor, the instructions may be configured to cause a computing system to at least present a user interface of an application in association with a user account, the user interface including at least one fillable field, determine a content type of the at least one fillable field, search messages stored in association with the user account for a text string associated with the content type of the at least one fillable field, and fill the at least one fillable field with the text string.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Thomas Chao, Jeroen Jillissen, Govind Kaushal, Prasenjit Sarkar, Deanna Carey, Annika Matta
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Publication number: 20220079392Abstract: The invention is a towel formed of an absorbent material for drying an object having one or more extensions protruding outward. The towel has a center portion and multiple extension panels extending from the center portion formed by a slit(s), resulting in each extension panel being independently moveable. Adjacent extension panels are optionally secured by a first and second means for securing such that the adjacent extension panels are removably connectable. In use, when placed over an object, e.g., a dog, for drying, the extension panels of the towel extend in length to the dog's paws and are used independently to dry the legs of the dog while allowing the remaining portions of the towel to remain in place over the dog.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Thomas Carey, III, Megan Dortenzo, Sophie Zerbib
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Patent number: 10505907Abstract: Systems, methods and articles of manufacture to perform an operation comprising receiving, from one of a plurality of stations, a message which includes at least a random number and a first hash value of the random number concatenated with a first key, comparing the first hash value to one or more second hash values, wherein each second hash value is generated by hashing the random number concatenated with one of a plurality of second keys and wherein each second key corresponds to a registered device of a device identification system, upon determining the first hash value matches one of the second hash values, determining an identity of the mobile device based on the corresponding second key, and based on the location of the station which sent the message, assigning a location to the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Harout Jarchafjian, Thomas Carey Arthur, Scott Frazier Watson, Joshua Benjamin Gorin
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Patent number: 10182697Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus, comprises a head, the head having a downward facing cleaning element for downward facing cleaning of a ground surface; and a handle for holding; wherein a portion or a whole of the handle is removably attachable from the head and comprises a spraying system, the spraying system itself comprising a spray outlet; the spraying system operable in a first or a second mode, the portion or a whole of the handle attached to the head in the first mode; and the portion or a whole of the handle removed from the head in the second mode, wherein in the first mode spray is sprayable from the spray outlet upwardly with regard to the ground surface. In an alternate aspect, a floor cleaning apparatus, comprises a head, the head having a downward facing cleaning element for downward facing cleaning of a ground surface; and an upward spraying system, the upward spraying system comprising an upward spraying spray outlet.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Inventors: Thomas Kenneth Schultheis, Thomas Carey Schultheis
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Publication number: 20180324152Abstract: Systems, methods and articles of manufacture to perform an operation comprising receiving, from one of a plurality of stations, a message which includes at least a random number and a first hash value of the random number concatenated with a first key, comparing the first hash value to one or more second hash values, wherein each second hash value is generated by hashing the random number concatenated with one of a plurality of second keys and wherein each second key corresponds to a registered device of a device identification system, upon determining the first hash value matches one of the second hash values, determining an identity of the mobile device based on the corresponding second key, and based on the location of the station which sent the message, assigning a location to the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2017Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Harout JARCHAFJIAN, Thomas Carey ARTHUR, Scott Frazier WATSON, Joshua Benjamin GORIN
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Patent number: 9939109Abstract: A system and method for dispensing subcooled CO2 liquid includes a vacuum insulated bulk tank containing a supply of the liquid CO2. A pressure builder having an inlet in communication with a bottom portion of the bulk tank and an outlet in communication with a top portion of the bulk tank vaporizes liquid from the bulk tank and delivers the resulting gas to the top portion of the tank so as to pressurize it. A baffle is positioned within the bulk tank. Below the baffle, a refrigeration system is connected to the heat exchanger coil so that a refrigerant fluid is supplied to and received from the heat exchanger coil so that the liquid below the baffle is subcooled and the liquid above the baffle is stratified. A liquid fill line is in communication with the interior of the bulk tank via a fill line opening that is positioned above the baffle. A liquid feed line is in communication with a bottom portion of the interior of the bulk tank so that subcooled liquid may be dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2011Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Chart Inc.Inventors: Paul Drube, Timothy Neeser, Thomas Carey
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Patent number: 9485603Abstract: Embodiments described herein use customized beacons embedded in Bluetooth low-energy advertisements to transmit information between a user device and a beacon module. In one embodiment, the beacon module transmits the advertisement to the user device. The user device then parses the data contained within the advertisement to identify a customized beacon. Based on the information contained in the beacon, the application may provide an audio and/or visual presentation to the user. For example, the beacon may inform the user device that it is within close proximity to a particular geographic location (e.g., a point of interest). In response, the beacon application may present a visual presentation about the geographic location using a display screen within the user device.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: John David Worrall, David Alexander Francus, Gregory Gerard Johnson, Peter Stepniewicz, Jeffrey Robert Schenck, Thomas Carey Arthur
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Publication number: 20160142856Abstract: Embodiments described herein use customized beacons embedded in Bluetooth low-energy advertisements to transmit information between a user device and a beacon module. In one embodiment, the beacon module transmits the advertisement to the user device. The user device then parses the data contained within the advertisement to identify a customized beacon. Based on the information contained in the beacon, the application may provide an audio and/or visual presentation to the user. For example, the beacon may inform the user device that it is within close proximity to a particular geographic location (e.g., a point of interest). In response, the beacon application may present a visual presentation about the geographic location using a display screen within the user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: John David WORRALL, David Alexander FRANCUS, Gregory Gerard JOHNSON, Peter STEPNIEWICZ, Jeffrey Robert SCHENCK, Thomas Carey ARTHUR
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Publication number: 20160120389Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus, comprises a head, the head having a downward facing cleaning element for downward facing cleaning of a ground surface; and a handle for holding; wherein a portion or a whole of the handle is removably attachable from the head and comprises a spraying system, the spraying system itself comprising a spray outlet; the spraying system operable in a first or a second mode, the portion or a whole of the handle attached to the head in the first mode; and the portion or a whole of the handle removed from the head in the second mode, wherein in the first mode spray is sprayable from the spray outlet upwardly with regard to the ground surface. In an alternate aspect, a floor cleaning apparatus, comprises a head, the head having a downward facing cleaning element for downward facing cleaning of a ground surface; and an upward spraying system, the upward spraying system comprising an upward spraying spray outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Thomas Kenneth Schultheis, Thomas Carey Schultheis
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Patent number: 9280540Abstract: A network device may receive a request for content; determine a bandwidth of a communication link between a client device and the network device; select a download speed based on the determined bandwidth; and choose, for transmission from the network device to the client device, a content segment among a plurality of content segments in a directory associated with the download speed based on an amount of the content already downloaded. The plurality of content segments may include variable bit rate content segments. The network device may stream the chosen content segment to the client device.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2012Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.Inventors: Christopher Thomas Carey, Michael A. Weintraub
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Patent number: 9127231Abstract: The lubricating composition of this invention is primarily comprised of an admixture of an API Group V base oil component and a polyolefin base oil component. In general, the blend components include at least 45 wt. % of a Group V base oil component having a kinematic viscosity of less than 20 cSt at 100° C., and from 10 wt. % to 60 wt. % of a polyolefin base oil component having a kinematic viscosity of at least 500 cSt and not greater than 4000 cSt at 100° C. The lubricating composition has improved efficiency and lower operating temperatures, comparable to polyalkylene glycol-based lubricant level, which provides improved machine life and seal life, relative to other lubricating compositions.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2012Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANYInventors: James Thomas Carey, S. Galiano-Roth Angela, Michael Lewis Blumenfeld, Kathleen Kim Cooper
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Publication number: 20140095731Abstract: A network device may receive a request for content; determine a bandwidth of a communication link between a client device and the network device; select a download speed based on the determined bandwidth; and choose, for transmission from the network device to the client device, a content segment among a plurality of content segments in a directory associated with the download speed based on an amount of the content already downloaded. The plurality of content segments may include variable bit rate content segments. The network device may stream the chosen content segment to the client device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.Inventors: Christopher Thomas Carey, Michael A. Weintraub
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Patent number: 8399390Abstract: The invention relates to industrial lubricant and grease compositions containing high viscosity index polyalphaolefins (HVI-PAO). The use of HVI-PAOs in industrial oils and greases application provides advantages in improved shear stability, wear property, foam property, energy efficiency and improved overall performance.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2005Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Margaret May-Som Wu, Andrew Jackson, Walter David Vann, James Thomas Carey, Norman Yang, Suzzy Chen Hsi Ho
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Publication number: 20120309658Abstract: The lubricating composition of this invention is primarily comprised of an admixture of an API Group V base oil component and a polyolefin base oil component. In general, the blend components include at least 45 wt. % of a Group V base oil component having a kinematic viscosity of less than 20 cSt at 100° C., and from 10 wt. % to 60 wt. % of a polyolefin base oil component having a kinematic viscosity of at least 500 cSt and not greater than 4000 cSt at 100° C. The lubricating composition has improved efficiency and lower operating temperatures, comparable to polyalkylene glycol-based lubricant level, which provides improved machine life and seal life, relative to other lubricating compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANYInventors: James Thomas Carey, S. Galiano-Roth Angela, Michael Lewis Blumenfeld, Kathleen Kim Cooper
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Patent number: 8318993Abstract: A fluid blend suitable for use as a lube basestock comprises two major components: (A) a copolymer made from ethylene with one or more alpha olefins, the copolymer (i) containing not more than 50 wt % ethylene; (ii) having a number average molecular weight of from 400 to 10,000; and (iii) a molecular weight distribution <3; and (B) a polyalphaolefin fluid or a hydroprocessed oil having a VI greater than 80.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2005Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Exxonmobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Margaret May-Som Wu, Jon Edmond Randolph Stanat, Kyle D. Lawrence, Richard T. Spissell, James William Gleeson, James Thomas Carey, Charles Lambert Baker
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Publication number: 20120048881Abstract: A system and method for dispensing subcooled CO2 liquid includes a vacuum insulated bulk tank containing a supply of the liquid CO2. A pressure builder having an inlet in communication with a bottom portion of the bulk tank and an outlet in communication with a top portion of the bulk tank vaporizes liquid from the bulk tank and delivers the resulting gas to the top portion of the tank so as to pressurize it. A baffle is positioned within the bulk tank. Below the baffle, a refrigeration system is connected to the heat exchanger coil so that a refrigerant fluid is supplied to and received from the heat exchanger coil so that the liquid below the baffle is subcooled and the liquid above the baffle is stratified. A liquid fill line is in communication with the interior of the bulk tank via a fill line opening that is positioned above the baffle. A liquid feed line is in communication with a bottom portion of the interior of the bulk tank so that subcooled liquid may be dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: PAUL DRUBE, Timothy Neeser, Thomas Carey
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Publication number: 20100268785Abstract: A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to deliver content relating to a desired habit change. The executable instructions include executable instructions to receive from a user an input relating to a desired habit change. Primary content relating to the desired habit change is invoked. The primary content is supplemented with diversion modules, where each diversion module is invoked at a specified primary content location and returns to the specified primary content location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventors: Laurence Ellis Tobin, Thomas Carey White, III
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Patent number: 7790660Abstract: A polyalkylene glycol based lubricant composition that contains specified rust inhibitors and antioxidants has lowered operating temperature and is particularly suitable for use in worm drive gearboxes. The rust inhibitors consist of an N-acylo arcosine and an imidizole while the antioxidant consists of an alkylated diphenyl amine and a hindered phenol.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2005Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: James Thomas Carey, David K. Prendergast, Kevin J. Buzdygon
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Publication number: 20100160117Abstract: A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to generate a personalized goal and fitness plan. The executable instructions include instructions to receive from a user a fitness goal and user personality trait information. A personalized goal and fitness plan is generated for the user based on the fitness goal and the personality trait information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Thomas Carey White, III, Laurence Ellis Tobin, Julie Janice Price
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Publication number: 20070015209Abstract: The present invention provides methods of diagnosing the presence of an autoimmune disease in a patient, methods of predicting the response of an autoimmune diseased patient to therapeutic treatment, and methods of monitoring an autoimmune patient's response to therapy. In particular, these methods comprise the use of a glycoprotein from the inner-ear organ of Corti reactive with a KHRI-3 monoclonal antibody.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Applicant: Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Thomas Carey, Thankam Nair, Jennifer Gray-Beckman