Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Carroll

Thomas J. Carroll 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).

  • Publication number: 20240066305
    Abstract: An example method for electrical stimulation of a subject includes creating multiple circuits using implantable electrodes positioned in the subject, transmitting a signal of a first frequency through a first circuit of the multiple circuits and the first circuit generates a first electrical field, and transmitting a signal of a second frequency through a second circuit of the multiple circuits and the second circuit generates a second electrical field. The implantable electrodes are positioned in a substantially linear configuration along a same axis such that the first electrical field and the second electrical field are in an axial bias configuration, and the first electrical field and the second electrical field interfere with each other at an area of overlap to produce a beat signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas L. Yearwood, William J. Carroll
  • Publication number: 20210208713
    Abstract: Systems and method are provided for providing a playlist transport bar. The playlist transport bar provides an overlay which graphically represents assets (e.g., programs) of a playlist in a manner that enables a user to simultaneously ascertain a playback position within the playlist and a particular asset. The playlist transport may include asset regions which each correspond to an asset in a playlist and a position indication region which may provide information relating to a playback position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Jon P. Radloff, Danny R. Gaydou, II, Thomas J. Carroll, Mark Heyner, Kenneth F. Carpenter, JR.
  • Patent number: 10908761
    Abstract: Systems and method are provided for providing a playlist transport bar. The playlist transport bar provides an overlay which graphically represents assets (e.g., programs) of a playlist in a manner that enables a user to simultaneously ascertain a playback position within the playlist and a particular asset. The playlist transport may include asset regions which each correspond to an asset in a playlist and a position indication region which may provide information relating to a playback position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon P. Radloff, Danny R. Gaydou, II, Thomas J. Carroll, Mark Heyner, Kenneth F. Carpenter, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10124020
    Abstract: A comestible article is disclosed that employs finely ground demulcent particles of a median particle size such that the demulcent is not readily perceived by the human tongue and in which the demulcent granules are not fully hydrated. As a result of the small particle size and lack of being fully hydrated during production, the demulcent particles exhibit faster and greater levels of hydration upon consumption, leading to quicker and more complete relief.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: THE HERSHEY COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert J. Huzinec, Gagan Mongia, Mahesh Venkatachalam, Thomas J. Carroll, Jordana Langiotti Swank, Pamela Gesford
  • Publication number: 20180107307
    Abstract: Systems and method are provided for providing a playlist transport bar. The playlist transport bar provides an overlay which graphically represents assets (e.g., programs) of a playlist in a manner that enables a user to simultaneously ascertain a playback position within the playlist and a particular asset. The playlist transport may include asset regions which each correspond to an asset in a playlist and a position indication region which may provide information relating to a playback position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Jon P. Radloff, Danny R. Gaydou, II, Thomas J. Carroll, Mark Heyner, Kenneth F. Carpenter, JR.
  • Patent number: 9753602
    Abstract: Systems and method are provided for providing a playlist transport bar. The playlist transport bar provides an overlay which graphically represents assets (e.g., programs) of a playlist in a manner that enables a user to simultaneously ascertain a playback position within the playlist and a particular asset. The playlist transport may include asset regions which each correspond to an asset in a playlist and a position indication region which may provide information relating to a playback position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon P. Radloff, Danny R. Gaydou, II, Thomas J. Carroll, Mark Heyner, Kenneth F. Carpenter, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170119797
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a comestible product comprising xylitol said method comprising: (a) subjecting a composition comprising xylitol in an amount ranging from about 60% to about 100% by weight to extrusion treatment inside an extrusion apparatus under conditions sufficient to form and maintain the xylitol in a slurry and (b) then shaping the extruded slurry and cooling the product to form a solid. The present invention additionally is directed to a product produced therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Steven M. Kumiega, Thomas J. Carroll, Ashley L. Boldt, Paula M. Gibson, Robert J. Huzinec, Burton Douglas Brown, David M. Stumpf
  • Patent number: 9572772
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a comestible product comprising xylitol said method comprising: (a) subjecting a composition comprising xylitol in an amount ranging from about 60% to about 100% by weight to extrusion treatment inside an extrusion apparatus under conditions sufficient to form and maintain the xylitol in a slurry and (b) then shaping the extruded slurry and cooling the product to form a solid. The present invention additionally is directed to a product produced therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: The Hershey Company
    Inventors: Steven M. Kumiega, Thomas J. Carroll, Ashley L. Boldt, Paula M. Gibson, Robert J. Huzinec, Burton Douglas Brown, David M. Stumpf
  • Publication number: 20160015633
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a comestible product comprising xylitol said method comprising: (a) subjecting a composition comprising xylitol in an amount ranging from about 60% to about 100% by weight to extrusion treatment inside an extrusion apparatus under conditions sufficient to form and maintain the xylitol in a slurry and (b) then shaping the extruded slurry and cooling the product to form a solid. The present invention additionally is directed to a product produced therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Steven M. Kumiega, Thomas J. Carroll, Ashley L. Boldt, Paula M. Gibson, Robert J. Huzinec, Burton Douglas Brown, David M. Stumpf
  • Patent number: 9232809
    Abstract: A rapidly dissolving comestible solid is disclosed that includes a fondant formed from a super saturated solution having a bulk sweetener, a hydrocolloid, a texturizing agent, and water. Other ingredients may also be added, and in embodiments in which the solid is provided as a breath freshener, flavoring agents, cooling agents and/or other ingredients useful in conventional breath freshening products may be used. A method for making the comestible solid is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Hershey Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Carroll, Steven M. Kumiega
  • Publication number: 20150342983
    Abstract: A comestible article is disclosed that employs finely ground demulcent particles of a median particle size such that the demulcent is not readily perceived by the human tongue and in which the demulcent granules are not fully hydrated. As a result of the small particle size and lack of being fully hydrated during production, the demulcent particles exhibit faster and greater levels of hydration upon consumption, leading to quicker and more complete relief.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Robert J. HUZINEC, Gagan MONGIA, Mahesh VENKATACHALAM, Thomas J. CARROLL, Jordana LANGIOTTI SWANK, Pamela GESFORD
  • Patent number: 9179695
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a comestible product comprising xylitol said method comprising: (a) subjecting a composition comprising xylitol in an amount ranging from about 60% to about 100% by weight to extrusion treatment inside an extrusion apparatus under conditions sufficient to form and maintain the xylitol in a slurry and (b) then shaping the extruded slurry and cooling the product to form a solid. The present invention additionally is directed to a product produced therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Hershey Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Steven M. Kumiega, Thomas J. Carroll, Ashley L. Boldt, Paula M. Gibson, Robert J. Huzinec, Burton Douglas Brown, David M. Stumpf
  • Publication number: 20150289537
    Abstract: A rapidly dissolving comestible solid is disclosed that includes a fondant formed from a super saturated solution having a bulk sweetener, a hydrocolloid, a texturizing agent, and water. Other ingredients may also be added, and in embodiments in which the solid is provided as a breath freshener, flavoring agents, cooling agents and/or other ingredients useful in conventional breath freshening products may be used. A method for making the comestible solid is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas J. CARROLL, Steven M. KUMIEGA
  • Patent number: 9023414
    Abstract: A rapidly dissolving comestible solid is disclosed that includes a fondant formed from a super saturated solution having a bulk sweetener, a hydrocolloid, a texturizing agent, and water. Other ingredients may also be added, and in embodiments in which the solid is provided as a breath freshener, flavoring agents, cooling agents and/or other ingredients useful in conventional breath freshening products may be used. A method for making the comestible solid is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: The Hershey Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Carroll, Steven M. Kumiega
  • Publication number: 20140302203
    Abstract: The invention provides, in one aspect, a method of making a confectionery packet or sachet formed with an edible film and enclosing a center composition. The packet or sachet can be designed to be placed in the mouth, where the film dissolves and the center composition is released. In preferred embodiments, the center composition comprises a sugar alcohol, such as xylitol, that creates a cooling sensation. Many other flavors and/or colors or sensates can also be used in the center composition, and some embodiments include breath-freshening, anti-bacterial, nutriceutical, or pharmaceutical compositions in the center composition. The invention also comprises the edible packets or sachets, especially those composed of film with a desired retained water level suitable for producing a self-sealing film and/or an edible film packet that is stable at room temperature for at least six to twelve months.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas J. CARROLL, Steven Kumiega, Brian J. Paul, Robert J. Huzinec, Philip C. Ward, Mary Ellen Kline
  • Publication number: 20140006952
    Abstract: Systems and method are provided for providing a playlist transport bar. The playlist transport bar provides an overlay which graphically represents assets (e.g., programs) of a playlist in a manner that enables a user to simultaneously ascertain a playback position within the playlist and a particular asset. The playlist transport may include asset regions which each correspond to an asset in a playlist and a position indication region which may provide information relating to a playback position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Jon P. Radloff, Danny R. Gaydou, II, Thomas J. Carroll, Mark Heyner, Kenneth F. Carpenter, JR.
  • Patent number: 8489990
    Abstract: Systems and method are provided for providing a playlist transport bar. The playlist transport bar provides an overlay which graphically represents assets (e.g., programs) of a playlist in a manner that enables a user to simultaneously ascertain a playback position within the playlist and a particular asset. The playlist transport may include asset regions which each correspond to an asset in a playlist and a position indication region which may provide information relating to a playback position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Rovi Guides, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon P. Radloff, Thomas J. Carroll, Mark Heyner, Kenneth F. Carpenter, Jr., Danny R. Gaydou, II
  • Patent number: 8322267
    Abstract: An armor repair kit including repair putty and a scrim having a plurality of ceramic constituents attached thereto and methods for using a repair putty, scrims and kits to repair damaged armor are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Triton Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William Altergott, Thomas J. Carroll, James J. Gorman, George Santiago
  • Publication number: 20120288591
    Abstract: A film-coated confectionery product is disclosed in which a confectionery base includes or more film coated layers to impart one or more flavors, sensations, textures or combinations of these characteristics to the product when the product is consumed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: THE HERSHEY COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven M. KUMIEGA, Thomas J. CARROLL
  • Publication number: 20120157416
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a comestible product comprising xylitol said method comprising: (a) subjecting a composition comprising xylitol in an amount ranging from about 60% to about 100% by weight to extrusion treatment inside an extrusion apparatus under conditions sufficient to form and maintain the xylitol in a slurry and (b) then shaping the extruded slurry and cooling the product to form a solid. The present invention additionally is directed to a product produced therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven M. Kumiega, Thomas J. Carroll, Ashley L. Boldt, Paula M. Gibson, Robert J. Huzinec, Burton Douglas Brown, David M. Stumpf