Patents by Inventor Thomas Hennessy

Thomas Hennessy 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: 11980188
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and G are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise a compound of Formula (I), to their use for controlling weeds, in particular in crops of useful plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Alan Joseph Hennessy, Elizabeth Pearl Jones, Shuji Hachisu, Nigel James Willetts, Suzanna Dale, Alexander William Gregory, Ian Thomas Tinmouth Houlsby, Yunas Bhonoah, Julia Comas-Barcelo
  • Patent number: 11939159
    Abstract: A system for dispensing ingredients includes a cabinet and a conveyor disposed beneath the cabinet. The conveyor includes a staging region and a dispensing region in communication with an interior of the cabinet through a dispenser opening. One or more containers are removably disposed within the cabinet, and each of the one or more containers has an outlet disposed above the dispenser opening and includes an ejector operable to dispense one of the ingredients through the outlet. One or more bins are removably received within the conveyor. The bins are operable to be moved by the conveyor between a first position in the staging region and a second position in the dispensing region. Within the dispensing region, the conveyor is configured to move the bins between dispensing positions beneath respective ones of the containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent A. Deemter, R. William Kneifel, II, Eric Brasseur, Edward Gleich, Anita Klopfenstein, David Scrivano, Dana Tilley, Thomas Hennessy, Kyle M. Bey, Evan Allen, Alex Szmatula
  • Publication number: 20240083913
    Abstract: The disclosure provides compounds of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein W1, W2, Y, Z, M, L, CY, Cz, R1, R2, R3, R4, R2a, Ry, Rz, and the subscripts m, n, q, and r are as described herein. The compounds or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts can inhibit the G12C mutant of Kirsten rat sarcoma (KRAS) protein and are expected to have utility as therapeutic agents, for example, for treating cancer. The disclosure also provides pharmaceutical compositions which comprise compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The disclosure also relates to methods for use of the compounds or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts in the therapy and prophylaxis of cancer and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Indu Bharathan, Symon Gathiaka, Yongxin Han, Xiaoshen Ma, Ryan D. Otte, David L. Sloman, Thomas H. Graham, Timothy Henderson, Elisabeth Hennessy, Anandan Palani
  • Publication number: 20220063912
    Abstract: A system for dispensing ingredients includes a cabinet and a conveyor disposed beneath the cabinet. The conveyor includes a staging region and a dispensing region in communication with an interior of the cabinet through a dispenser opening. One or more containers are removably disposed within the cabinet, and each of the one or more containers has an outlet disposed above the dispenser opening and includes an ejector operable to dispense one of the ingredients through the outlet. One or more bins are removably received within the conveyor. The bins are operable to be moved by the conveyor between a first position in the staging region and a second position in the dispensing region. Within the dispensing region, the conveyor is configured to move the bins between dispensing positions beneath respective ones of the containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Kent A. Deemter, R. William Kneifel II, Eric Brasseur, Edward Gleich, Anita Klopfenstein, David Scrivano, Dana Tilley, Thomas Hennessy, Kyle M. Bey, Evan Allen, Alex Szmatula
  • Publication number: 20120212932
    Abstract: A spotlight comprises a base which is secured by nuts and washers to a support. There may be a single spotlight, or there may be a line of spotlights mounted on a support. Typical examples of use of the spotlight are illuminating displayed products such as jewellery, ceramics, clothes, or cosmetics. The locations may be retail stores, museums, or galleries for example. A main spotlight body is connected to the base by a joint having a bolt in a sleeve allowing rotation of about 180° around the bolt's axis. Further, the base can be secured to the support at any angular position about an axis through the base 2. Light emission is from an LED on a substrate, which is on an aluminium base, which has external threads engaging internal threads of a generally cylindrical casing. A focusing lens is mounted over the LED, and is retained in position by an inwardly-directed lip of the cylindrical casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Vincent Guenebaut, Thomas Hennessy, Mark Walshe
  • Publication number: 20100294812
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention there is provided a membrane fitment designed and sized to be inserted into the orifice defined by a container. Retention structure on the fitment cooperates with complimentary structure on the internal wall of the container orifice to secure the fitment within the orifice such that the combination forms an excellent primary seal. Tamper evidence is offered by the normal requirement for initial membrane removal. Novel designs for the membrane, its associated pull ring, and the frangible removal structure are taught in various embodiments. The novel designs may promote facile initial removal suitable for a child. In addition, the novel designs avoid the potential hazards presented by prior art membranes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: PORTOLA PACKAGING, INC
    Inventors: Richard Lohrman, Thomas Hennessy, Sungsuk Steve Kim
  • Patent number: 7810681
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention there is provided a membrane fitment designed and sized to be inserted into the orifice defined by a container. Retention structure on the fitment cooperates with complimentary structure on the internal wall of the container orifice to secure the fitment within the orifice such that the combination forms an excellent primary seal. Tamper evidence is offered by the normal requirement for initial membrane removal. Novel designs for the membrane, its associated pull ring, and the frangible removal structure are taught in various embodiments. The novel designs may promote facile initial removal suitable for a child. In addition, the novel designs avoid the potential hazards presented by prior art membranes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Portola Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Lohrman, Thomas Hennessy, Sungsuk Steve Kim
  • Publication number: 20100085748
    Abstract: A display case luminaire (30) comprises a linear housing, array (32) of LED light sources, and lens (33), wherein the lens provides a substantially uniform spread of light across a target plane even if the luminaire is located to emit light generally at an acute angle to the plane. The lens (33) is a Fresnel lens and has non-uniform optical characteristics in cross-section, with at least two different focal lengths. The linear housing comprises a visor (36) and a reflective surface (35) externally of the lens and a reflective surface (35) between the lens and the light source. A display case luminaire as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the housing is configured for mounting back-to-back with another similar luminaire to provide a field of emission in the range of 150° to 180°. The housing is generally quadrant-shaped in cross-section, and the lens may be tilted with respect to the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: William Kelly, Paul O'Shaughnessy, John Bouchier, Mark Walshe, Thomas Hennessy, Desmond John O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20100012687
    Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention there is provided a membrane fitment designed and sized to be inserted into the orifice defined by a container. Retention structure on the fitment cooperates with complimentary structure on the internal wall of the container orifice to secure the fitment within the orifice such that the combination forms an excellent primary seal. Tamper evidence is offered by the normal requirement for initial membrane removal. Novel designs for the membrane, its associated pull ring, and the frangible removal structure are taught in various embodiments. The novel designs may promote facile initial removal suitable for a child. In addition, the novel designs avoid the potential hazards presented by prior art membranes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: PORTOLA PACKAGING, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Lohrman, Thomas Hennessy, Sungsuk Steve Kim
  • Publication number: 20090165205
    Abstract: A thermally insulated hammock is provided with a pair of insulation retaining panels, one secured to either side of the hammock bed. The panels can be drawn across the bottom surface of the hammock and fastened so as to hold one or more insulation pads against the bottom surface of the hammock bed in cold weather. The retaining panels may be rolled up out of the way and tied at the edges of the hammock when insulation is not needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: HENNESSY HOLDINGS, LTD.
    Inventor: Thomas Hennessy
  • Publication number: 20070289667
    Abstract: A hammock accessory has a funnel portion tapering down to an internally threaded base, into which the mouth of a container such as a standard soda bottle may be screwed. The accessory and bottle are suspended from the corner of a rain fly by means of a bail within the funnel. When it rains, the funnel catches water pouring from the corner of the fly and fills the bottle, which can be removed and capped for subsequent use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventor: Thomas Hennessy
  • Patent number: 6865757
    Abstract: A hammock includes a bed made of a piece of flexible material gathered by folding at opposite ends. Ropes are attached to the gathered ends whereby the bed can be suspended from trees. The edges of the bed are drawn apart along a tension axis which is diagonal to the suspension axis, giving the bed the shape of a non-equilateral polygon so that one can lie diagonally across the suspension axis, whereby the back is well supported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: Thomas Hennessy
  • Patent number: 6851137
    Abstract: A hammock is provided with a pair of tubular sheaths which can be drawn toward one another to furl the hammock while it is suspended from trees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Inventor: Thomas Hennessy
  • Publication number: 20030196265
    Abstract: A hammock includes a bed made of a piece of flexible material gathered by folding at opposite ends. Ropes are attached to the gathered ends whereby the bed can be suspended from trees. The edges of the bed are drawn apart along a tension axis which is diagonal to the suspension axis, giving the bed the shape of a non-equilateral polygon so that one can lie diagonally across the suspension axis, whereby the back is well supported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Applicant: The Hennessy Hammock Co.
    Inventor: Thomas Hennessy
  • Publication number: 20030074734
    Abstract: A hammock is provided with a pair of tubular sheaths which can be drawn toward one another to furl the hammock while it is suspended from trees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas Hennessy
  • Patent number: 6389620
    Abstract: A hammock includes a bed made of a rectangular piece of flexible, breathable material, whose ends are gathered together and secured to ropes which can be tied to respective trees. A ridge cord extends between the gathered ends, this cord being shorter than the bed, so that the bed sags somewhat no matter how much tension is applied to the ropes. An entrance slit extending about half the length of the hammock allows one to enter from below. The hammock has a lozenge shape when it is viewed from the top and may be covered by a lozenge-shaped canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: The Hennessy Hammock Co.
    Inventor: Thomas Hennessy
  • Publication number: 20020042951
    Abstract: A hammock includes a bed made of a rectangular piece of flexible, breathable material, whose ends are gathered together and secured to ropes which can be tied to respective trees. A ridge cord extends between the gathered ends, this cord being shorter than the bed, so that the bed sags somewhat no matter how much tension is applied to the ropes. An entrance slit extending about half the length of the hammock allows one to enter from below. The hammock has a lozenge shape when it is viewed from the top and may be covered by a lozenge-shaped canopy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Applicant: The Hennessy Hammock Co.
    Inventor: Thomas Hennessy
  • Patent number: 5564296
    Abstract: A kit for converting a key-in-knob lockset to a lever handle operated lock employs the existing cylindrical lock and its associated latch bolt. The conversion apparatus employs a lever handle having a non-circular shank portion which is received in, and thus drives, a resiliently biased coupling device which is interpositioned between the handle and a rose housing affixed to the door. The existing cylindrical lock is supported within the lever handle shank portion by a dummy bible member in such a manner as to prevent forces resulting from operation of the lever handle from damaging the cylindrical lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Assignee: International Security Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Theriault, William J. Rochette, Thomas Hennessy
  • Patent number: 4030221
    Abstract: A housing of U-shaped cross section fits over the trigger guard of a gun to cover the trigger guard and prevent access to the trigger. A latch member is disposed in the housing and is biased by an elastic member, for example, a spring, to engage the trigger guard. An external member is accessible from the outside of the housing for manual pressing to overcome the spring and thereby depress the latch for removing the housing from the trigger guard. By selecting the strength of the spring the gun can be rendered safe against children who have not enough strength to overcome the spring. Adults, however, can quickly remove the housing by manual pressure and make the gun instantly available for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1977
    Inventors: William Doobenen, Robert Thomas Hennessy