Patents by Inventor Thomas Judy

Thomas Judy 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: 11475994
    Abstract: A medical device (10) for use in a Magnetic Resonance environment includes a keypad (22) having keys (24). Light sources (26) are disposed with respective keys of the keypad to illuminate the respective keys. At least one electronic processor (18) is programmed to: perform user interfacing operations in which user inputs are received via the keypad; during the user interfacing operations, control the light sources to selectively illuminate keys usable in the user interfacing operations; and controlling or configuring the medical device in accord with the user inputs received during the user interfacing operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Mark Shih-Chieh Lin, Donald Alan Forrer, Jr., Ronald Paul Consiglio, John Thomas Judy, Francis Patrick O'Neill
  • Publication number: 20190252070
    Abstract: A medical device (10) for use in a Magnetic Resonance environment includes a keypad (22) having keys (24). Light sources (26) are disposed with respective keys of the keypad to illuminate the respective keys. At least one electronic processor (18) is programmed to: perform user interfacing operations in which user inputs are received via the keypad; during the user interfacing operations, control the light sources to selectively illuminate keys usable in the user interfacing operations; and controlling or configuring the medical device in accord with the user inputs received during the user interfacing operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Mark Shih-Chieh LIN, Donald Alan FORRER JR, Ronald Paul CONSIGLIO, John Thomas JUDY, Francis Patrick O'NEILL
  • Patent number: 8002357
    Abstract: An adjustable armrest for a vehicle seat comprising an armrest housing pivoted on a seat back frame and a pair of locking elements in the housing, one of which is adjustable and the other being fixed. A seat back stop is engageable with the adjustable locking element. A seat occupant, using an armrest release mechanism, may adjust the relative positions of the locking elements to change a desired active position of the armrest. A memory feature permits return of the armrest to the desired active position from an upright stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: E & E Manufacturing company, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry J. Cebula, Thomas Judy, Mark L. Cutshall, Jozef Kwiecinski
  • Patent number: 7857393
    Abstract: An adjustable armrest for a vehicle seat comprising an armrest housing pivoted on a seat back frame and a pair of locking elements in the housing, one of which is adjustable and the other being fixed. A seat back stop is engageable with the adjustable locking element. A seat occupant, using an armrest release mechanism, may adjust the relative positions of the locking elements to change a desired active position of the armrest. A memory feature permits return of the armrest to the desired active position from an upright stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: E & E Manufacturing Company Inc.
    Inventors: Harry J. Cebula, Thomas Judy, Mark L. Cutshall, Jozef Kwiecinski
  • Publication number: 20100308636
    Abstract: An adjustable armrest for a vehicle seat comprising an armrest housing pivoted on a seat back frame and a pair of locking elements in the housing, one of which is adjustable and the other being fixed. A seat back stop is engageable with the adjustable locking element. A seat occupant, using an armrest release mechanism, may adjust the relative positions of the locking elements to change a desired active position of the armrest. A memory feature permits return of the armrest to the desired active position from an upright stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: E & E MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Harry J. Cebula, Thomas Judy, Mark L. Cutshall, Jozef Kwiecinski
  • Publication number: 20090026826
    Abstract: An adjustable armrest for a vehicle seat comprising an armrest housing pivoted on a seat back frame and a pair of locking elements in the housing, one of which is adjustable and the other being fixed. A seat back stop is engageable with the adjustable locking element. A seat occupant, using an armrest release mechanism, may adjust the relative positions of the locking elements to change a desired active position of the armrest. A memory feature permits return of the armrest to the desired active position from an upright stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: E & E Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry J. Cebula, Thomas Judy, Mark L. Cutshall, Josef Kwiecinski