Patents by Inventor A. Thomas
A. Thomas 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: 11586920Abstract: A circuit for performing neural network computations for a neural network comprising a plurality of neural network layers, the circuit comprising: a matrix computation unit configured to, for each of the plurality of neural network layers: receive a plurality of weight inputs and a plurality of activation inputs for the neural network layer, and generate a plurality of accumulated values based on the plurality of weight inputs and the plurality of activation inputs; and a vector computation unit communicatively coupled to the matrix computation unit and configured to, for each of the plurality of neural network layers: apply an activation function to each accumulated value generated by the matrix computation unit to generate a plurality of activated values for the neural network layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Jonathan Ross, Norman Paul Jouppi, Andrew Everett Phelps, Reginald Clifford Young, Thomas Norrie, Gregory Michael Thorson, Dan Luu
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Patent number: 11583291Abstract: An endoscopic surgical clip applier includes an endoscopic assembly and a handle assembly. The handle assembly includes a housing, a trigger, a drive bar, and a ratchet assembly. The ratchet assembly includes a first rack, a second rack, a pawl housing engageable with the first rack, and a second pawl engageable with the second rack. In a first position, the pawl housing is in registration with the first rack to prohibit reversal of a direction of movement of the trigger until the pawl housing is disposed beyond a proximal end or a distal end of the first rack. In a second position, the pawl housing is out of registration with the first rack to permit reversal of the movement of the trigger after the second pawl is disposed distally beyond a distal end of the second rack or proximally beyond a proximal end of the second rack.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Jacob Baril, Brian Creston, Justin Williams, Thomas Zammataro
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Patent number: 11586869Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder is provided, comprising a charge pump and at least one functional component, wherein: the charge pump is configured to convert an input voltage into an output voltage and to supply the output voltage to the functional component; the functional component is configured to perform a function of the RFID transponder using the output voltage of the charge pump; wherein the charge pump comprises a diode or switch transistor and at least one capacitor coupled to said diode or switch transistor, and wherein the capacitor is configured to compensate for a change of an impedance of said diode or switch transistor. In accordance with a second aspect of the present disclosure, a corresponding method of operating an RFID transponder is conceived.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: NXP B.V.Inventors: Thomas Pichler, Ivan Jesus Rebollo Pimentel
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Patent number: 11584721Abstract: A process for manufacturing a mixture of straight-chain higher ethyleneamines and non-straight-chain higher ethyleneamines selected from branched higher ethyleneamines and cyclic higher ethyleneamines, or the urea derivatives thereof, includes reacting an amine-functional compound with an ethanolamine-functional compound in the presence of a carbon oxide delivering agent, wherein a) an amine-functional compound comprises a combination of straight-chain amine-functional compound and non-straight-chain amine-functional compound and is reacted with straight-chain ethanolamine-functional compound, or b) a straight-chain amine-functional compound is reacted with ethanolamine-functional compound comprising a combination of straight-chain ethanolamine-functional compound and non-straight-chain ethanolamine-functional compound, or c) an amine-functional compound comprising a combination of straight-chain amine-functional compound and non-straight-chain amine-functional compound is reacted with ethanolamine-functionalType: GrantFiled: July 3, 2018Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: NOURYON CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL B.V.Inventors: Hendrik Van Dam, Karl Fredrik Lake, Eike Nicolas Kantzer, Antoon Jacob Berend Ten Kate, Rolf Krister Edvinsson, Michiel Jozef Thomas Raaijmakers, Rens Veneman, Ina Ehlers, Jenny Valborg Therese Adrian Meredith, Slavisa Jovic
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Patent number: 11586344Abstract: A creator establishes a media program including a plurality of media files or content in accordance with a broadcast plan. Mixing systems establish connections with a mobile device of the creator, and with sources of the audio files or content, either manually or automatically in response to instructions of the creator. Broadcast systems establish connections with computer devices of listeners and a mixing system. Conference systems establish connections with the mobile device of the creator and a mixing system. The connections established may be one-way or two-way channels. The media program may include live or previously recorded audio content including words or sounds of the creator, as well as advertisements, music, news, sports, weather, or other programming. The media program may also include live or previously recorded interviews or other conversations with guests, including but not limited to one or more listeners.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ramasubramanian Balagurunathan, Thomas Albert Faulhaber, Pratik GuhaRay, Sanjeev Kumar, Ayman Mahfouz, Deepak Maini, Matthew David Sandler, Harshal Dilip Wanjari, Ankit Kumar Yadav
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Patent number: 11584113Abstract: A composite article includes a multilayer barrier assembly bonded to a substrate, and a top polymer layer bonded to the multilayer barrier assembly opposite the substrate. The multilayer barrier assembly comprises a base polymer layer and a base inorganic barrier layer. The base polymer layer comprises a polymerized reaction product of polymerizable components comprising at least one di(meth)acrylate represented by the formula: Formula (I) Each R1 independently represents H or methyl; each R2 independently represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; x=0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; and z=0, 1, 2, 3, or 4, with the provisos that at least one of x and z is not zero and 1?x+z?4. Methods of making the same are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2016Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Robert S. Clough, Joseph C. Spagnola, Christopher S. Lyons, Mark D. Weigel, Thomas P. Klun
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Patent number: 11584691Abstract: A dry composition formulated to be combined with water to form a jamb spray mix, the dry composition comprising, by weight: 0.1% to 10% phosphate by weight based on total weight of the dry composition; 5% to 15% plasticizer by weight based on total weight of the dry composition; and the balance including fused silica particles and impurities.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: RESCO PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Thomas H. Gisewhite, Mark C. Langenohl, Lynn G. McGregor
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Patent number: 11585986Abstract: Optical connectors that substantially preserve alignment and are easy to manufacture. The alignment system using the optical connectors disclosed herein include a first housing, a second housing and an alignment component, the said alignment component configured to provide optical alignment between the optical components.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.Inventors: Jonas D. Corl, David M. Vincentsen, Thomas A. Mitchell, Michelle M. Stone, Thomas W. Stone, James W. Guelzow
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Patent number: 11585543Abstract: Example embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a control system for controlling an HVAC device where the control system includes a temperature sensor that provides a signal indicative of a temperature associated with the HVAC device, an orientation sensor that provides a signal indicative of an operating orientation of the HVAC device, and control circuitry that receives the temperature signal and the orientation signal from the orientation sensor. The control circuitry selects an operating thermal control set point from a plurality of stored thermal control set points based at least in part on an orientation signal, determines a temperature sensor input based on the temperature signal and compares the temperature sensor input to the operating thermal control set point, and operates the HVAC device based at least in part on that comparison.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Trane International Inc.Inventors: Neal Harrington, Thomas Gort, James R. M. Neal
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Patent number: 11585158Abstract: An isolated lubrication system for a drill bit is disclosed. The system comprises a body having a cutting arm with a journal and a rotary cutter mounted on the journal. The system also comprises a reservoir in a body to contain a fluid lubricant that isolated from communication outside the body. The system also comprises multiple conduits in communication with the reservoir and with respect to each other. The multiple conduits facilitate lubrication between the journal and the rotary cutter, including the bearings, by means of a gravitational force and/or a centrifugal force acting of the fluid lubricant. Further, the system comprises a sealing system. The sealing system includes a sealing cap provided to the reservoir, a seal provided between the journal and the rotary cutter, and a stepped passageway provided in a clearance between the rotary cutter and a cutting arm of the body.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Swetha Suresh, Brian Stuart Skauge, David Hakes, Chetan Vilas Dahiwal, Timothy A Thorson, Gary Clifford Yerby, Geoffrey Damien Chovanec, Thomas John Yaniak
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Patent number: 11585303Abstract: A dual-fuel internal combustion engine includes: cylinders for combusting a first liquid fuel having a first ignitability in a first operating mode, and a second liquid fuel having a second lesser ignitability, in a second operating mode; a main injection system including a main injector for each cylinder, for feeding the first liquid fuel to the respective cylinders in the first operating mode and for feeding the second liquid fuel to the respective cylinders in the second operating mode; and a pilot injection system including a pilot injector for each cylinder, via which the first liquid fuel can is feedable to the respective cylinders in the second operating mode for igniting the second liquid fuel. The main and pilot injection systems are coupled such that in the second operating mode the first liquid fuel, is feedable to the respective main injector as a working fluid and/or a barrier fluid.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: MAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS SEInventors: Johann Wloka, Ludwig Maier, Thomas Klaua
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Patent number: 11584228Abstract: A modular display assembly that can easily be installed in a vehicle interior part. The modular display assembly includes a carrier panel having an outer frame and a recessed display region, a display panel situated in the recessed display region of the carrier panel, a diffuser layer that at least partially covers the recessed display region at a location spaced from the display panel to thereby create an optical transmission layer between the display panel and the diffuser layer, and a surface panel that at least partially covers the diffuser layer. The surface panel at least partially rests against the outer frame of the carrier panel.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Faurecia Interior Systems, Inc.Inventors: Davide Di Censo, Cedric Ketels, Thomas Dessapt
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Patent number: 11584102Abstract: A system includes a source of sheet material and a conversion machine. The conversion machine is configured to receive the sheet material and to form the sheet material into a fill material. The conversion machine further includes a cutting mechanism configured to cut the fill material. The cutting mechanism is configured such that, when cutting the fill material to form two pieces of fill material, uncut portions of the fill material remain between the two pieces of fill material.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Thomas P. Orsini, Kostadin I. Kostadinov, Donald Durant, Laura A. Favitta, Russell T. Christman
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Patent number: 11587129Abstract: The present disclosure provides computerized, automated real estate valuation systems and methods that take into account subjective factors of the property like curb appeal and property condition. In preferred embodiments, the valuation system uses image recognition of images (photos and/or videos) associated with the property to automatically identify which comparable properties to include and to exclude in determining the value of the property.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2018Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Accurate Group, LLCInventors: Thomas K. Lammert, Jr., Scott Waxman
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Patent number: 11586847Abstract: Artifacts, including parameters are data sets, associated with experiment tasks are stored at an experiment management service. A query specifying a particular value of a parameter and a particular data set is received, and an indication of an experiment result associated with the particular data set and the particular parameter value is provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Owen Thomas, Kenneth O Henderson, Jr., Sumit Thakur, Glenn Danthi, Hugh Payton Staub, Thomas Albert Faulhaber, Vladimir Zhukov
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Patent number: 11587551Abstract: An illustrative embodiment includes a method for training an end-to-end (E2E) spoken language understanding (SLU) system. The method includes receiving a training corpus comprising a set of text classified using one or more sets of semantic labels but unpaired with speech and using the set of unpaired text to train the E2E SLU system to classify speech using at least one of the one or more sets of semantic labels. The method may include training a text-to-intent model using the set of unpaired text; and training a speech-to-intent model using the text-to-intent model. Alternatively or additionally, the method may include using a text-to-speech (TTS) system to generate synthetic speech from the unpaired text; and training the E2E SLU system using the synthetic speech.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Hong-Kwang Jeff Kuo, Yinghui Huang, Samuel Thomas, Kartik Audhkhasi, Michael Alan Picheny
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Patent number: 11586657Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure are directed to providing remote access to electronic documents stored in a server system using a virtual secure room, and include actions of authenticating a user at least partially based on credentials the user, at least partially in response to authenticating the user, providing a secure connection between a computing device of the user and the server system, transmitting at least one electronic document for display to the user on the computing device, monitoring the user, while the at least one electronic document is displayed to the user on the computing device, and selectively closing the secure connection in response to one or more of at least one activity and at least one state of the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Thomas Bret Buckingham, Bryan Osterkamp, Orlando Coleman, Brady Justice, Jonathan Neuse, Sean Thomas, Michael Slaugh, Christopher Thomas Wilkinson, Peter Babcock, Justin Ray White, Peter Bradley Sheeran, Angel Ninette Cade
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Patent number: 11583106Abstract: A retail merchandise tray assembly is provided. The tray assembly may have an adjustable divider. The tray assembly may have a sign adaptor for mounting a sign to the divider. The tray assembly may have an accessory clip. The tray assembly may have a pivotable front stop. The tray assembly may have sign holders mounted to a front stop. The tray assembly may include signs mounted within a sign holder that is mounted to the front stop. The divider may be powder coated while the divider mounts may be free of painting. Methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.Inventors: Thomas O. Nagel, Kelly Ann Pickett, Francesc Xavier Badia Rotger
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Patent number: 11583579Abstract: The invention is directed to isolated Tilapia Lake Virus or TiLV, and isolated nucleic acids sequences and polypeptides thereof. The invention also relates to probes and primers, and to antibodies against antigens from TiLV, and use of these reagents for detecting the presence or absence of TiLV in an animal. The invention also relates to iRNAs which target nucleic acid sequences of TiLV. The invention is also related to immunogenic compositions, including antibodies and vaccines, for inducing an immune response against TiLV in an animal. The invention is also related to gene constructs and cells comprising TiLV and isolated nucleic acids sequences and polypeptides thereof for use in developing prophylactic and therapeutic agents.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignees: THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, RAMOT AT TEL-AVIV UNIVERSITY LTD., KIMRON VETERINARY INSTITUTEInventors: W. Ian Lipkin, Thomas Briese, Nischay Mishra, Eran Bacharach, Avi Eldar
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Publication number: 20230049258Abstract: A computing device is described which has a memory storing text input by a user. The computing device has a processor which is configured to send the text to a prediction engine having been trained to predict images from text. The processor is configured to receive from the prediction engine, in response to the sent text, a plurality of predictions, each prediction comprising an image predicted as being relevant to the text. The processor is configured to insert a plurality of the images into the text on the basis of criteria comprising one or more of: ranks of the predictions, categories of the images, rules associated with one or more of the images, user input, a trigger word. The processor is configured to insert the plurality of images into the text sequentially, in an order corresponding to ranks of the predictions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Adam John Cudworth, Anna Maria ALFUT, Piotr Jerzy HOLC, Thomas Christopher DIXON, Naomi Bianca MORTON