Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Lee

Thomas M. Lee 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: 20240126220
    Abstract: A building system including one or more memory devices configured to store instructions that, when executed on one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to collect building device data of a building device, generate a time correlated data stream for a data point, and generate a time correlated reliability data stream for the data point. The building device data includes a plurality of data samples of the data point. The time correlated data stream includes values of the plurality of data samples of the data point. The time correlated reliability data stream includes a plurality of reliability values time correlated to corresponding values of the plurality of data samples of the data point and indicating reliability of the values of the plurality of data samples of the data point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP
    Inventors: Kirk H. Drees, Donald R. Albinger, Shawn D. Schubert, Karl F. Reichenberger, Daniel M. Curtis, Andrew J. Boettcher, Jason T. Sawyer, Miguel Galvez, Walter Martin, Ryan A. Piaskowski, Vaidhyanathan Venkiteswaran, Clay G. Nesler, Siddharth Goyal, Thomas M. Seneczko, Young M. Lee, Sudhi R. Sinha
  • Patent number: 11950036
    Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing defining an aperture and a display positioned in the aperture. The display and the housing can define an internal volume in which a speaker assembly is positioned. The speaker assembly can include a speaker module and a speaker enclosure in fluid communication, with the speaker enclosure at least partially defining a speaker volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Paul X. Wang, Chanjuan Feng, Christopher Wilk, Dinesh C. Mathew, Keith J. Hendren, Stuart M. Nevill, Daniel K. Boothe, Nicholas A Rundle, Simon S. Lee, Xiang Zhang, Thomas H. Tsang, Rebecca J. Mikolajczyk
  • Publication number: 20240081457
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a voltage detection device and of related safety systems are provided. In various embodiments, the voltage detection device is configured to couple to safety headwear, such as via the one or more housing(s) of the voltage detection device coupling directly to the safety headwear or the voltage detection device coupling to an adaptor mounted to the hard hat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Ruslan Budnik, Jesse J. Brown, Todd Andrew Zeilinger, Samuel L. Lombardi, Thomas S. Whitburn, Scott Michael Cline, Claire A. Sigworth, Bryce M. Lee, Brandon L. Feil
  • Patent number: 11927925
    Abstract: A building system including one or more memory devices configured to store instructions that, when executed on one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to collect building device data of a building device, the building device data comprising a plurality of data samples of a data point and generate a time correlated data stream for the data point, the time correlated data stream comprising values of the plurality of data samples of the data point. The instructions cause the one or more processors to generate a time correlated reliability data stream for the data point, the time correlated reliability data stream comprising a plurality of reliability values indicating reliability of the values of the plurality of data samples of the data point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP
    Inventors: Kirk H. Drees, Donald R. Albinger, Shawn D. Schubert, Karl F. Reichenberger, Daniel M. Curtis, Andrew J. Boettcher, Jason T. Sawyer, Miguel Galvez, Walter Martin, Ryan A. Piaskowski, Vaidhyanathan Venkiteswaran, Clay G. Nesler, Siddharth Goyal, Thomas M. Seneczko, Young M. Lee, Sudhi R. Sinha
  • Patent number: 11038764
    Abstract: Technologies for initiating communication with an unreachable node are disclosed. In an embodiment, a connector sub-network is interposed between a connection network and a member sub-network. A connector node of the connector sub-network is identified and used to initiate communication between a member node and a target node in the connection network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Alexander A. Chiocchi, Thomas M. Lee, Scott K. Winkleblack, Brian L. Frank
  • Patent number: 10748192
    Abstract: Techniques for managing multiple computing systems are provided. A system comprises a content delivery system (CDS) and an entity identification system (EIS). The CDS causes a content item that is associated with a content delivery campaign to be delivered over a computer network to a computing device of a user. The CDS detects that the user performed an action relative to the content item and, in response, creates an action record that indicates a particular entity associated with the user and that indicates an account that is associated with the content item and causes the action record to be made available to the EIS. The EIS, based on the account indicated in the action record, identifies a particular account from among multiple accounts indicated in an account database and searches the particular account for an entity (if any) that matches the particular entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas M. Lee, Steven H. Kaplan, Haowen Cao, Chencheng Wu, John P. Moore
  • Publication number: 20200193483
    Abstract: Techniques for managing multiple computing systems are provided. A system comprises a content delivery system (CDS) and an entity identification system (EIS). The CDS causes a content item that is associated with a content delivery campaign to be delivered over a computer network to a computing device of a user. The CDS detects that the user performed an action relative to the content item and, in response, creates an action record that indicates a particular entity associated with the user and that indicates an account that is associated with the content item and causes the action record to be made available to the EIS. The EIS, based on the account indicated in the action record, identifies a particular account from among multiple accounts indicated in an account database and searches the particular account for an entity (if any) that matches the particular entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas M. Lee, Steven H. Kaplan, Haowen Cao, Chencheng Wu, John P. Moore
  • Publication number: 20190205928
    Abstract: Techniques for integrating an entity identification system and a content delivery system are provided. The entity identification system identifies multiple entities that have been identified, by multiple users, through the entity identification system. The entity identification system determines a stage for each identified entity, creates multiple entity groups (one for each different stage), and makes the entity groups available to the content delivery system. The content delivery system assigns each entity group to a different content delivery campaign. In response to receiving a content request from a client device, the content delivery system determines an identifier associated with the client device, where the identifier is in a particular entity group. Based on the identifier, a content delivery campaign that corresponds to the particular entity group is determined and a content item associated with the content delivery campaign is identified and transmitted over a network to the client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas M. Lee, Haowen Cao, Chencheng Wu, Shubalakshmi Krishnan, Eva Chau, Bita Gorjiara, Xinruo Jing, Bill Kuang
  • Publication number: 20190199594
    Abstract: Technologies for initiating communication with an unreachable node are disclosed. In an embodiment, a connector sub-network is interposed between a connection network and a member sub-network. A connector node of the connector sub-network is identified and used to initiate communication between a member node and a target node in the connection network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: ALEXANDER A. CHIOCCHI, THOMAS M. LEE, SCOTT K. WINKLEBLACK, BRIAN L. FRANK
  • Patent number: 9981746
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention described herein thus provide systems and methods for providing fountain beverage consumables in an easily accessible and removable and replaceable form. In one example, the fountain beverage consumables are provided on a cart that has interface connections with a dispensing unit. The dispensing unit may be mounted in a galley. When the cart is in its docking station with respect to the dispensing unit, fluid communication between the fountain beverage consumables and the dispensing unit is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: MAG Aerospace Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas M. Lee, Fred M. Reed
  • Patent number: 9387912
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system that provides a cohesive, harmonized look to aircraft galleys and other aircraft areas. The system allows airlines to easily change the decorative front fascia of galley (and other) airline components, even while the components are installed on the aircraft. The replacement is accomplished without the use of tools or extensive manual effort by providing replaceable and interchangeable panels for use on aircraft or other passenger transport vehicles or vessels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Driessen Aircraft Interior Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Lee
  • Patent number: 9387932
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system that provides a cohesive, harmonized look to aircraft galleys and other aircraft areas. The system allows airlines to easily change the decorative front fascia of galley (and other) airline components, even while the components are installed on the aircraft. The replacement is accomplished without the use of tools or extensive manual effort by providing replaceable and interchangeable panels for use on aircraft or other passenger transport vehicles or vessels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Driessen Aircraft Interior Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Lee
  • Publication number: 20160161170
    Abstract: The invention pertains to coolers. Prior cooler designs had an unsegregated implicit void of unused air volume. This void was conducive to air eddy currents, which resulted in accelerated warming of the contents. The invention provides the means to disrupt the air eddy currents through a series of collapsible/expandable air cells. The disruption results in the increase of the insulation ability of the cooler. The collapsible/expandable feature allows the cooler to have content added/removed as needed, and allows the air cells to be increased in volume when content is removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: OLAFTECH LLC
    Inventor: Thomas M. Lee
  • Publication number: 20150360782
    Abstract: An aircraft has side walls, a floor between the side walls and having an exit area and an exit compartment, a plurality of seats on the floor, a galley on the floor, a plurality of carts movable on the floor inside and outside the galley, and a monument on the floor capable of temporarily containing at least one of the carts. The exit area is capable of temporarily containing another of the carts. The monument has a door through which a person can enter or leave the monument, a further wall section movable between a closed and open position such that in the open position one of the carts can be pushed into the monument, and a slide element for guiding a cart into the and out of the monument past the wall section in the open position thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Zhao JIN, Jean-Marie DAOUT, Thomas M. LEE
  • Publication number: 20150266580
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention described herein thus provide systems and methods for providing fountain beverage consumables in an easily accessible and removable and replaceable form. In one example, the fountain beverage consumables are provided on a cart that has interface connections with a dispensing unit. The dispensing unit may be mounted in a galley. When the cart is in its docking station with respect to the dispensing unit, fluid communication between the fountain beverage consumables and the dispensing unit is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas M. Lee, Fred M. Reed
  • Patent number: 9101243
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to an espresso or other coffee drink maker that is configured to accept a number of different forms of coffee grounds. It may accept powder/coffee grounds that are loose, coffee capsules, coffee pods, (e.g., “ESE” (easy serving espresso) pods), or any other format. The machine may also be provided with an optional built-in grinder, which allows the machine to accept fresh coffee beans, in order to grind and brew them on-site, in a single machine. Such espresso/coffee drink makers find particular use on-board passenger transport vehicles such as aircraft, but may be useful in a number of other locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: The Richards Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas M. Lee, Abdelaziz Boubeddi, Timothy C. Morse
  • Patent number: 8991947
    Abstract: Embodiments provided relate to systems and methods for using aircraft lavatories as storage when the aircraft is on the ground and during taxi, take-off, and landing, but to also allow the lavatories to be open for use during other aircraft flight times. This is accomplished by providing a slidable unit that is contained within the interior space of the aircraft lavatory in a storage position and that is extended out of the aircraft lavatory space in a lavatory use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: MAG Aerospace Industries, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas M. Lee
  • Publication number: 20140137756
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention described herein thus provide various features that help maximize the use of the trash compartment space on single aisle aircraft. There is provided an integral compacting system, as well as a translating bin system. These features may be used alone or in combination with one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: DRIESSEN AIRCRAFT INTERIOR SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Lee
  • Patent number: 8720217
    Abstract: There is provided systems and methods for transporting heat away from galley refrigeration equipment or other heat-generating systems such as avionics, power electronics, or in-flight entertainment units, via a potable water system. The potable water system transports heat more effectively and more efficiently than other systems used to date.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: MAG Aerospace Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred M. Reed, Thomas M. Lee
  • Publication number: 20140054416
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for using aircraft lavatories as storage when the aircraft is on the ground and during taxi, take-off, and landing, but to also allow the lavatories to be open for use during other aircraft flight times. This is accomplished by providing a slidable unit that is contained within the interior space of the aircraft lavatory in a storage position and that is extended out of the aircraft lavatory space in a lavatory use position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: MAG AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Lee