Patents by Inventor Tom David
Tom David 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: 20240137608Abstract: Multiple different versions of media content are contained in a single package of audio-video media content, using compression algorithms that reduce storage and bandwidth required for storing multiple full-resolution versions of the media. Portions of individual frames are replaced during playback so that only the pixels that differ between versions need to be stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Shaun LILE, Tom David STRATTON
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Publication number: 20240074802Abstract: A bone fixation system includes a fixation plate formed of a fiber reinforced polymer composite material with a plurality of apertures configured to receive screws for fracture fixation. An malleable metallic insert is disposed within each aperture. The inserts may be sized to accept locking or non-locking screws over a range of angles. The inserts may protrude through the plate on the bone side, providing clearance between the composite plate and the bone. The apertures and inserts may have a generally cylindrical or obround shape. In embodiments, the inserts are shaped complementary to the apertures in which they are disposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: F. David Rothkopf, Joseph Traut, Tom Beltavski, Jason Gromek
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Patent number: 11863818Abstract: Multiple different versions of media content are contained in a single package of audio-video media content, using compression algorithms that reduce storage and bandwidth required for storing multiple full-resolution versions of the media. Portions of individual frames are replaced during playback so that only the pixels that differ between versions need to be stored.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC.Inventors: Shaun Lile, Tom David Stratton
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Publication number: 20230121540Abstract: A method for matching mouth shape and movement in digital video to alternative audio includes deriving a sequence of facial poses including mouth shapes for an actor from a source digital video. Each pose in the sequence of facial poses corresponds to a middle position of each audio sample. The method further includes generating an animated face mesh based on the sequence of facial poses and the source digital video, transferring tracked expressions from the animated face mesh or the target video to the source video, and generating a rough output video that includes transfers of the tracked expressions. The method further includes generating a finished video at least in part by refining the rough video using a parametric autoencoder trained on mouth shapes in the animated face mesh or the target video. One or more computers may perform the operations of the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Tom David Stratton, Shaun Lile
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Patent number: 11436780Abstract: A method for matching mouth shape and movement in digital video to alternative audio includes deriving a sequence of facial poses including mouth shapes for an actor from a source digital video. Each pose in the sequence of facial poses corresponds to a middle position of each audio sample. The method further includes generating an animated face mesh based on the sequence of facial poses and the source digital video, transferring tracked expressions from the animated face mesh or the target video to the source video, and generating a rough output video that includes transfers of the tracked expressions. The method further includes generating a finished video at least in part by refining the rough video using a parametric autoencoder trained on mouth shapes in the animated face mesh or the target video. One or more computers may perform the operations of the method.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC.Inventors: Tom David Stratton, Shaun Lile
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Publication number: 20220021931Abstract: Multiple different versions of media content are contained in a single package of audio-video media content, using compression algorithms that reduce storage and bandwidth required for storing multiple full-resolution versions of the media. Portions of individual frames are replaced during playback so that only the pixels that differ between versions need to be stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Shaun Lile, Tom David Stratton
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Publication number: 20210150793Abstract: A method for matching mouth shape and movement in digital video to alternative audio includes deriving a sequence of facial poses including mouth shapes for an actor from a source digital video. Each pose in the sequence of facial poses corresponds to a middle position of each audio sample. The method further includes generating an animated face mesh based on the sequence of facial poses and the source digital video, transferring tracked expressions from the animated face mesh or the target video to the source video, and generating a rough output video that includes transfers of the tracked expressions. The method further includes generating a finished video at least in part by refining the rough video using a parametric autoencoder trained on mouth shapes in the animated face mesh or the target video. One or more computers may perform the operations of the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Tom David Stratton, Shaun Lile
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Patent number: 10551581Abstract: Apparatuses and associated methods of manufacturing are described that provide an optical connector cage configured to receive an optical cable connector. The optical connector cage includes a body defined by a top portion, a bottom portion, two side portions, a first end, and a second end. The body defines a receiving space that can at least partially receive an optical cable connector therein and one or more openings. The optical connector cage defines one or more heat dissipation units disposed within the one or more openings, and each heat dissipation unit further includes a first set of heat dissipation elements having a first height, and a second set of heat dissipation elements having a second height. The second height is different than the first height such that the one or more heat dissipation elements allow heat to be transferred from the body to an external environment.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: MELLANOX TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.Inventors: Nimer Khazen, Tom David, Yaniv Katzav
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Patent number: 10320113Abstract: Apparatuses and associated methods of manufacturing are described that provide a cage receptacle assembly configured to receive a cable connector. The cage receptacle assembly includes a cage body defining a first end and a second end. The cage body includes a top cage member attached to a bottom cage member via two side portions of the top cage member, and the bottom cage member defines an opening. The cage receptacle assembly defines a heat dissipation unit disposed within the opening of the bottom cage member, and the heat dissipation unit includes one or more heat dissipation elements allowing heat to be transferred from the cable connector to an external environment of the cage receptacle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: MELLANOX TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.Inventors: Nimer Khazen, Yaniv Kazav, Ayal Shabtay, Michal Shlomai, Tom David, Kfir Katz, Oren Weltsch, Beeri Halachmi, Aziz Mazbar
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Publication number: 20190115684Abstract: Apparatuses and associated methods of manufacturing are described that provide a cage receptacle assembly configured to receive a cable connector. The cage receptacle assembly includes a cage body defining a first end and a second end. The cage body includes a top cage member attached to a bottom cage member via two side portions of the top cage member, and the bottom cage member defines an opening. The cage receptacle assembly defines a heat dissipation unit disposed within the opening of the bottom cage member, and the heat dissipation unit includes one or more heat dissipation elements allowing heat to be transferred from the cable connector to an external environment of the cage receptacle assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Nimer KHAZEN, Yaniv KAZAV, Ayal SHABTAY, Michal SHLOMAI, Tom DAVID, Kfir KATZ, Oren WELTSCH, Beeri HALACHMI, Aziz MAZBAR
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Publication number: 20180306989Abstract: Apparatuses and associated methods of manufacturing are described that provide an optical connector cage configured to receive an optical cable connector. The optical connector cage includes a body defined by a top portion, a bottom portion, two side portions, a first end, and a second end. The body defines a receiving space that can at least partially receive an optical cable connector therein and one or more openings. The optical connector cage defines one or more heat dissipation units disposed within the one or more openings, and each heat dissipation unit further includes a first set of heat dissipation elements having a first height, and a second set of heat dissipation elements having a second height. The second height is different than the first height such that the one or more heat dissipation elements allow heat to be transferred from the body to an external environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Nimer KHAZEN, Tom DAVID, Yaniv KATZAV
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Patent number: 10054375Abstract: A cooling apparatus includes first and second wedges, a solid thermal interface material (TIM) and a flexible force-exerting element. The first wedge has a first flat surface and a first diagonal surface. The first flat surface is configured to dissipate heat from an electronic device. The second wedge has a second flat surface and a second diagonal surface. The second diagonal surface faces the first diagonal surface, and the second flat surface is coupled to a heat sink and configured to dissipate heat thereto. The TIM is disposed between the first and second diagonal surfaces, and is configured to transfer heat between the first and second wedges. The force-exerting element is configured to move the first wedge or the second wedge, so as to slide the first diagonal surface or the second diagonal surface on the TIM and push the second flat surface against the heat sink.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Mellanox Technologies, Ltd.Inventor: Tom David
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Publication number: 20170363371Abstract: A cooling apparatus includes first and second wedges, a solid thermal interface material (TIM) and a flexible force-exerting element. The first wedge has a first flat surface and a first diagonal surface. The first flat surface is configured to dissipate heat from an electronic device. The second wedge has a second flat surface and a second diagonal surface. The second diagonal surface faces the first diagonal surface, and the second flat surface is coupled to a heat sink and configured to dissipate heat thereto. The TIM is disposed between the first and second diagonal surfaces, and is configured to transfer heat between the first and second wedges. The force-exerting element is configured to move the first wedge or the second wedge, so as to slide the first diagonal surface or the second diagonal surface on the TIM and push the second flat surface against the heat sink.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2016Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventor: Tom David
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Patent number: 8734266Abstract: A golf putter head includes a contact face, a top surface extending rearwardly away from the contact face, a toe edge, a heel edge, and a sole spaced from the top surface. A center of gravity of the putter head is disposed closer to the toe edge than to the heel edge. A visual sight line is provided on the top surface and extends rearwardly away from the contact face, wherein the visual sight line and the center of gravity lie in a sight line plane disposed perpendicular to the top surface and to the contact face. The toe edge extends rearwardly away from the contact face and parallel to the visual sight line. A golf putter is also provided including a shaft and the golf putter head connected to an end of the shaft. A method of using a golf putter includes utilizing the golf putter to strike a golf ball.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Tom David, Inc.Inventor: Tom David
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Patent number: 8592730Abstract: Disclosed is a heater device for thermally welding suture strands, including: a substrate extending from a first end to a second end along a substrate axis, and having a substantially planar heater support surface; a joinder layer disposed on the heater support surface; a heater element extending from a first end to a second end along a heater axis thereof and disposed on the joinder layer, the heater element being a layer and being coupled to the support surface by the joinder layer; an electrical interface including a first electrically conductive element coupled to the first end of the heater element, and a second electrically conductive element coupled to the second end of the heater element. In some embodiments, the heater element is elongated along the heater axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2007Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Tomier, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Snell, Francis P. Harrington, Paul Westhaver, Tom David Marro, Paul Schmitt
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Publication number: 20130225306Abstract: A golf putter head includes a contact face, a top surface extending rearwardly away from the contact face, a toe edge, a heel edge, and a sole spaced from the top surface. A center of gravity of the putter head is disposed closer to the toe edge than to the heel edge. A visual sight line is provided on the top surface and extends rearwardly away from the contact face, wherein the visual sight line and the center of gravity lie in a sight line plane disposed perpendicular to the top surface and to the contact face. The toe edge extends rearwardly away from the contact face and parallel to the visual sight line. A golf putter is also provided including a shaft and the golf putter head connected to an end of the shaft. A method of using a golf putter includes utilizing the golf putter to strike a golf ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: Tom DAVID, Inc.Inventor: Tom DAVID
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Publication number: 20100299174Abstract: Techniques for supporting shared procurement services in an enterprise application. According to one set of embodiments, associations between procurement service providers and procurement clients are stored, where the associations represent outsourcing relationships between these entities in the operational structure of an enterprise. The associations are then used by the application to facilitate the management of procurement-related content and the processing of procurement transactions. In one embodiment, the associations enable procurement-related content to be created/managed centrally by a procurement service provider and then made accessible to procurement clients serviced by the procurement service provider. In another embodiment, a rules-driven mechanism is provided for routing procurement requisitions from procurement clients to associated procurement service providers for processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: Oracle International CorporationInventors: Suman Guha, Margaret Lloyd, Seth Stafford, Lee-Hian Quek, Tom David Anthony, David Scott Merrill, Nigel King, Kim Elizabeth Powell
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Publication number: 20100299268Abstract: Techniques for supporting shared procurement services in an enterprise application. According to one set of embodiments, associations between procurement service providers and procurement clients are stored, where the associations represent outsourcing relationships between these entities in the operational structure of an enterprise. The associations are then used by the application to facilitate the management of procurement-related content and the processing of procurement transactions. In one embodiment, the associations enable procurement-related content to be created/managed centrally by a procurement service provider and then made accessible to procurement clients serviced by the procurement service provider. In another embodiment, a rules-driven mechanism is provided for routing procurement requisitions from procurement clients to associated procurement service providers for processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: Oracle International CorporationInventors: Suman Guha, Margaret Lloyd, Seth Stafford, Lee-Hian Quek, Tom David Anthony, David Scott Merrill, Nigel King, Kim Elizabeth Powell
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Patent number: D684226Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2012Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Tom David, Inc.Inventor: Tom David
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Patent number: D819412Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: TOM DAVID, INC.Inventor: Tom David