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).
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Publication number: 20240126220Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: 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
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Patent number: 11950036Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 7, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20240081457Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: 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
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Patent number: 11927925Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 15, 2019Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: 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
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Patent number: 11038764Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Alexander A. Chiocchi, Thomas M. Lee, Scott K. Winkleblack, Brian L. Frank
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Patent number: 10748192Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Lee, Steven H. Kaplan, Haowen Cao, Chencheng Wu, John P. Moore
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Publication number: 20200193483Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Thomas M. Lee, Steven H. Kaplan, Haowen Cao, Chencheng Wu, John P. Moore
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Publication number: 20190205928Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2017Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Thomas M. Lee, Haowen Cao, Chencheng Wu, Shubalakshmi Krishnan, Eva Chau, Bita Gorjiara, Xinruo Jing, Bill Kuang
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Publication number: 20190199594Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: ALEXANDER A. CHIOCCHI, THOMAS M. LEE, SCOTT K. WINKLEBLACK, BRIAN L. FRANK
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Patent number: 9981746Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 16, 2015Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: MAG Aerospace Industries, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Lee, Fred M. Reed
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Patent number: 9387912Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Driessen Aircraft Interior Systems, Inc.Inventor: Thomas M. Lee
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Patent number: 9387932Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 8, 2010Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Driessen Aircraft Interior Systems, Inc.Inventor: Thomas M. Lee
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Publication number: 20160161170Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2015Publication date: June 9, 2016Applicant: OLAFTECH LLCInventor: Thomas M. Lee
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Publication number: 20150360782Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2014Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: Zhao JIN, Jean-Marie DAOUT, Thomas M. LEE
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Publication number: 20150266580Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Thomas M. Lee, Fred M. Reed
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Patent number: 9101243Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: The Richards CorporationInventors: Thomas M. Lee, Abdelaziz Boubeddi, Timothy C. Morse
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Patent number: 8991947Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 23, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: MAG Aerospace Industries, LLCInventor: Thomas M. Lee
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Publication number: 20140137756Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: DRIESSEN AIRCRAFT INTERIOR SYSTEMS INC.Inventor: Thomas M. Lee
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Patent number: 8720217Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 10, 2007Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: MAG Aerospace Industries, Inc.Inventors: Fred M. Reed, Thomas M. Lee
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Publication number: 20140054416Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: MAG AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Thomas M. Lee