Patents by Inventor Thomas S. Wood
Thomas S. Wood 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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Patent number: 11961689Abstract: A load break tool is disclosed. The load break tool includes a main housing; a sleeve having a first end and a second end coaxially mounted in the main housing and slidable between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein the second end of the sleeve remains in the main housing in the extended position; a clip assembly connected to the main housing for engaging a pull ring of a circuit isolating device; and a hook engaging terminal rotatably connected to the first end of the sleeve, such that the hook engaging terminal rotates relative to the clip assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Utility Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Peter Shirilla, Eugene H. Wood, Matthew Nolte, Jonathon S. Spencer, Thomas Beane, Zachary Greer
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Publication number: 20200014979Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for presenting a supplemental content asset on a secondary device that is relevant to a primary content asset that is being presented on a primary user device, to enhance the user experience of the primary content asset. A relevant supplemental content asset may be selected based on characteristics of the primary content asset and/or user profile information. Presentation of the supplemental content asset and primary content asset may be coordinated and synchronized by exchange of messages between the primary user device and secondary device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Thomas S. Woods, William J. Korbecki
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Publication number: 20150113563Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for presenting a supplemental content asset on a secondary device that is relevant to a primary content asset that is being presented on a primary user device, to enhance the user experience of the primary content asset. A relevant supplemental content asset may be selected based on characteristics of the primary content asset and/or user profile information. Presentation of the supplemental content asset and primary content asset may be coordinated and synchronized by exchange of messages between the primary user device and secondary device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Thomas S. Woods, William J. Korbecki
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Publication number: 20150012946Abstract: Methods and systems are discussed herein for presenting tag lines associated with media assets in an interactive media guide. For example, a media guidance application may generate a media guide featuring a plurality of media listings. When a user navigates to a media listing, the media guidance application may determine a tag line (e.g., a memorable phrase or scene associated with the media asset that jogs a user's memory) associated with the media listing. The media guidance application may then present the tag line.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventor: Thomas S. Woods
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Publication number: 20150007212Abstract: Methods and systems are discussed herein for generating audio presentations of musical insignias associated with media providers in an interactive media guide. For example, instead of requiring a user to read or otherwise visually identify a media object on an interactive guide, the media guidance application generates an audio presentation of a musical insignia known to a user to be associated with the media object.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: Thomas S. Woods
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Patent number: 8917971Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for presenting a supplemental content asset on a secondary device that is relevant to a primary content asset that is being presented on a primary user device, to enhance the user experience of the primary content asset. A relevant supplemental content asset may be selected based on characteristics of the primary content asset and/or user profile information. Presentation of the supplemental content asset and primary content asset may be coordinated and synchronized by exchange of messages between the primary user device and secondary device.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2011Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Thomas S. Woods, William J. Korbecki
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Publication number: 20140344682Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for a user input interface, which customizes tactilely distinguishable inputs on the user input interface based on available or currently in use functions on a target device. For example, a user input interface on a remote device (e.g., a tablet computer) may generate physical buttons associated with a function (e.g., adjusting volume) in response to determining that that function is available on a target device (e.g., a television, personal computer, or set-top box).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Douglas J. Seyller, William J. Korbecki, Thomas S. Woods
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Patent number: 8554049Abstract: Embodiments provide methods and systems for synchronizing simultaneous media asset viewing for users at different geographical viewing locations. In some embodiments, a first user device receives a request to synchronize viewing of a media asset with a second user device. Control circuitry may automatically determine that the media asset is available to the second user device after becoming available so the first user device. Based on the determining, the control circuitry may automatically schedule the media asset for recording on the first user device. In some embodiments, control circuitry synchronizes viewing of the media asset when the media access becomes available to the second user device. The second user device may access a video feed transmitted by a media source, while the first user device accesses a video feed of a recorded media asset.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Walter R. Klappert, Thomas S. Woods, Michael R. Nichols
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Publication number: 20130170813Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for presenting a supplemental content asset on a secondary device that is relevant to a primary content asset that is being presented on a primary user device, to enhance the user experience of the primary content asset. A relevant supplemental content asset may be selected based on characteristics of the primary content asset and/or user profile information. Presentation of the supplemental content asset and primary content asset may be coordinated and synchronized by exchange of messages between the primary user device and secondary device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: United Video Properties, Inc.Inventors: Thomas S. Woods, William J. Korbecki
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Publication number: 20130170818Abstract: Embodiments provide methods and systems for synchronizing simultaneous media asset viewing for users at different geographical viewing locations. In some embodiments, a first user device receives a request to synchronize viewing of a media asset with a second user device. Control circuitry may automatically determine that the media asset is available to the second user device after becoming available so the first user device. Based on the determining, the control circuitry may automatically schedule the media asset for recording on the first user device. In some embodiments, control circuitry synchronizes viewing of the media asset when the media access becomes available to the second user device. The second user device may access a video feed transmitted by a media source, while the first user device accesses a video feed of a recorded media asset.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES, INC.Inventors: Walter R. Klappert, Thomas S. Woods, Michael R. Nichols
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Publication number: 20130173742Abstract: Embodiments provide methods and systems for synchronizing simultaneous media asset viewing for users at different geographical viewing locations. In some embodiments, a first user device receives a request to synchronize viewing of a media asset with a second user device. If the first user device accepts the request for synchronized viewing, the first and second user devices receive the media asset from a common source. Control circuitry at the common source may determine the latencies to the first and second user devices. The transmission of the media asset to the first and second user devices is adjusted according to the latencies.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES, INC.Inventors: William L. Thomas, Eric W. Grab, Walter R. Klappert, Thomas S. Woods, Michael R. Nichols
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Patent number: 8262434Abstract: A method is provided for molding a breast-receiving cup for a garment, comprising laminating a support fabric to a lofted material to form a lofted assembly, positioning the lofted assembly in a molding apparatus having a first mold with a projecting element and a second mold having a recessed element, and closing together the first mold and the second mold while maintaining a uniform preset gap between the projecting element and the recessed element to form a molded lofted assembly in the shape of a breast-receiving cup.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: BBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLCInventors: Gloria Falla, Roger D. Warren, Thomas S. Wood
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Publication number: 20100227530Abstract: A method is provided for molding a breast-receiving cup for a garment, comprising laminating a support fabric to a lofted material to form a lofted assembly, positioning the lofted assembly in a molding apparatus having a first mold with a projecting element and a second mold having a recessed element, and closing together the first mold and the second mold while maintaining a uniform preset gap between the projecting element and the recessed element to form a molded lofted assembly in the shape of a breast-receiving cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Gloria Falla, Roger D. Warren, Thomas S. Wood
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Patent number: 7722432Abstract: A method for making a garment having a lofted assembly having an outer support layer and garment so produced are provided. The method includes the steps of positioning a support fabric on a lofted material; sewing the support fabric to the lofted material to form a lofted assembly; positioning the lofted assembly in a molding apparatus having at least a first mold and a second mold, closing together the first mold and the second mold thereby sandwiching the lofted assembly therebetween and while maintaining a uniform preset gap between said first mold and the second mold so that the inherent loft characteristics of the lofted assembly are substantially preserved after pressure and/or heat are applied.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2005Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLCInventors: Thomas S. Wood, Roger D. Warren
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Patent number: 7666059Abstract: A method for molding a lofted assembly having a lofted material and a laminated nylon support material the garment produced are provided. The method includes the steps of positioning a support fabric on a lofted material; laminating the support fabric to the lofted material to form a lofted assembly; positioning the lofted assembly in a molding apparatus having at least a first mold and a second mold, closing together the first mold and the second mold thereby sandwiching the lofted assembly therebetween and while maintaining a uniform preset gap between said first mold and the second mold so that the inherent loft characteristics of the lofted assembly are substantially preserved.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLCInventors: Gloria Falla, Roger D. Warren, Thomas S. Wood
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Patent number: 7556553Abstract: A method for making a garment having a lofted assembly having an inner laminated support fabric and an outer panel and the garment produced are provided. The method includes the steps of positioning a support fabric on a lofted material; laminating the support fabric to the lofted material to form a lofted assembly; positioning the lofted assembly in a molding apparatus having at least a first mold and a second mold, closing together the first mold and the second mold thereby sandwiching the lofted assembly therebetween and while maintaining a uniform preset gap between said first mold and the second mold so that the inherent loft characteristics of the lofted assembly are substantially preserved. Then the outer panel is stitched to an outer side of said lofted assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2005Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLCInventors: Gloria Falla, Roger D. Warren, Thomas S. Wood
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Patent number: 5384023Abstract: An improved liquid/liquid solvent extraction method and apparatus utilizes an external electrode for creating an electric field within an extraction cell to shatter aqueous sample droplets flowing within a non-conductive solvent. The external electrode is in intimate contact with the exterior surface of the insulative cell wall so as to preclude direct electrical contact between the electrode and the internal liquids. A sample interface detector permits the interface between the two liquids to be detected when the liquids sequentially flow out from the cell, thereby facilitating separate collection of the liquid. Interface detection is achieved by coupling electrical pulses into the flowing liquid to cause ionization charge/discharge cycles in the conductive aqueous sample but not in the non-conductive solvent. Downstream detection of the charge/discharge cycle in the liquid identifies the interface.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1993Date of Patent: January 24, 1995Assignee: Analytical Bio-Chemistry Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: David L. Stalling, Thomas S. Wood, Kevin P. Kelly, Leemer G. Cernohlavek, Philip D. Lochhaas, Loren C. Schrier, David M. Strumpf
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Patent number: 4329476Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl optionally subsituted with chlorine, cycloalkylalkyl and (CH.sub.2).sub.n R'whereinn is 1-3 andR' is phenyl optionally substituted with CH.sub.3, CH.sub.3 O, NO.sub.2 or 1-2 halogens are useful to control a broad range of fungus diseases and insect and larval pests.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1980Date of Patent: May 11, 1982Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Thomas S. Woods
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Patent number: 4301286Abstract: This invention relates to herbicidal O-alkyl sulfonylisoureas which are useful as herbicides, both general and selective.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1979Date of Patent: November 17, 1981Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Gregory W. Schwing, Thomas S. Woods
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Patent number: 4258044Abstract: Haloalkyl polyhaloquinoxaline sulfonate compounds of the formula ##STR1## are useful as fungicides.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1979Date of Patent: March 24, 1981Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Thomas S. Woods