Patents by Inventor Benjamin Thomas

Benjamin 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).

  • Methods and Systems for Manufacturing Printed Circuit Board based on X-ray Inspection
    Publication number: 20210014979
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an X-ray inspection system may nondestructively inspect a printed circuit board to measure a number of dimensions at a number of pre-determined locations of the printed circuit board. The X-ray inspection system may generate a data set for the printed circuit board based on the measured dimensions. The X-ray inspection system may calculate one or more drilling values based on the data set of the printed circuit board. The X-ray inspection system may provide, to a drilling machine, instructions for drilling a number of plated-through vias based on the calculated drilling values for the printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: David Lewis Adler, Scott Joseph Jewler, Freddie Erich Babian, Andrew George Reid, Benjamin Thomas Adler
  • DEVICE ARCHITECTURES FOR METAL-AIR BATTERIES
    Publication number: 20200411932
    Abstract: Systems and methods of the various embodiments may provide device architectures for batteries. In various embodiments, these may be primary or secondary batteries. In various embodiments these devices may be useful for energy storage. Various embodiments may provide a battery including an Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR) electrode, an Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER) electrode, a metal electrode; and an electrolyte separating the ORR electrode and the OER electrode from the metal electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Eric WEBER, Mitchell Terrance WESTWOOD, Rachel Elizabeth MUMMA, Alexander H. SLOCUM, Liang SU, Jarrod David MILSHTEIN, William Henry WOODFORD, Yet-Ming CHIANG, Mateo Cristian JARAMILLO, Ian Salmon MCKAY, Fikile BRUSHETT, Helen Van BENSCHOTEN, Tristan GILBERT, Nicholas Reed PERKINS, Joseph Anthony PANTANO, Weston SMITH, Kristen CARLISLE, Isabella CARUSO, Benjamin Thomas HULTMAN, Annelise Christine THOMPSON, Danielle SMITH, Vladimir TARASOV, Katherine HARTMAN, Andrew Haynes LIOTTA, Onur TALU, Marc-Antoni GOULET, Rupak CHAKRABORTY, Florian WEHNER, Bradley MILESON, Alexandra ROUSSEAU
  • Interactive media system and method
    Patent number: 10866646
    Abstract: Interactive computing systems and methods are provided which enable simple and effective interaction with a user device, which increases interest and improves user experience. The interactive system comprises a user device including a motion sensor, for receiving motion-based gestures through motion of the user device; and a controller, coupled to the motion sensor, configured to control one or more aspects of the system according to the motion-based gestures. Advantageously, the system enables single handed operation of the user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: TILTSTA PTY LTD
    Inventors: Benjamin Thomas-Brigden, Bjoern Morlak
  • DETECTING INJECTION ATTACKS USING PASSIVE NETWORK MONITORING
    Publication number: 20200382529
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to monitoring network traffic using network monitoring computers (NMCs). NMCs may determine requests provided to a server based on a first portion of network traffic. NMCs may determine suspicious requests based on characteristics of the provided requests. NMCs may employ the characteristics of the suspicious requests to provide correlation information that is associated with the suspicious requests. NMCs may determine dependent actions associated with the server based on a second portion of the network traffic and the correlation information. And, in response to determining anomalous activity associated with the evaluation of the dependent actions, NMCs may provide reports associated with the anomalous activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Benjamin Thomas Higgins, Jesse Abraham Rothstein, Xue Jun Wu, Michael Kerber Krause Montague, Kevin Michael Seguin
  • PACKET REPLAY IN RESPONSE TO CHECKSUM ERROR
    Publication number: 20200374039
    Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of receiving a data packet from a network controller, where the data packet is marked as valid based on a checksum calculated by the network controller, determining that the checksum generated by the network controller is in error based on a recalculation of the checksum of the data packet via a network layer, and transmitting the data packet from the network layer to the network controller with a notification that the checksum is in error.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Benjamin Thomas Rau, Christopher Meyer, Kaleb Joshua Holley, Richard Roberts
  • Apparatus for Tomography Repeat Rate/Reject Rate Capture
    Publication number: 20200357505
    Abstract: A system for capturing possible repeats or rejections of images occurring during tomographic imaging accommodates the wide variety of imaging protocols by providing groupings of common imaging protocol types and highlighting outliers of this grouping. The grouping may consider text descriptions of the images and their series, machine parameters such as tomographic and localizer scans, and overlap between images of any given series.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Timothy Peter Szczykutowicz, Benjamin Thomas Viggiano, Sean Douglas Rose
  • DISTRIBUTED AUTONOMOUS PATCHING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200356355
    Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for a distributed autonomous patching system. During patching of a cloud computing architecture, an autonomous patching system may operator autonomously with no to minimal operator input to patch the host machines and corresponding computes of the cloud computing architecture's available applications. This may work by receiving a patch and determining corresponding patching factors for an availability zone of computes in the cloud. The system may then determine a patching topology map having an order of patching nodes for the selected computes of the application in the availability zone. Thereafter, while monitoring those computes, the system may select certain computes into an active processing funnel, where the patch is applied to those computes. Fingerprinting of before and after-patch states may be used to ensure proper patching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Suresh Mathew, Arvind Sugumar, Krishnakanth Batta, Vaibhav Desai, Benjamin Thomas, Ramakrishnan Sumesh Vadassery, Shankar Jothi
  • CORE NETWORK FUNCTIONS
    Publication number: 20200359429
    Abstract: In one aspect, a control plane Interworking Function (IWF-C) is used to establish a Packet Data Unit (PDU) session in a data communications network. A create session request is received, for example from a Mobile Management Entity (MME). A create session management context request is generated by the IWF-C and transmitted to a Session Management Function (SMF). A create session management context request response is received from the SMF. A create session request response is generated by the IWF-C and sent, for example to the MME. In other aspects, control plane policy interworking and user plane interworking is provided between components of 4G and 5G networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Leland Douglas BENSON, David REEKIE, Benjamin Thomas WRIGHT, Matthew Ian Ronald WILLIAMS, Richard HEWITT
  • Deformable non-round membrane assemblies
    Patent number: 10823981
    Abstract: A deformable membrane assembly comprises an at least partially flexible fluid-filled envelope, one wall of which is formed by an elastic membrane that is held around its edge by a resiliently bendable supporting ring, a fixed support for the envelope and selectively operable means for causing relative movement between the supporting ring and the support for adjusting the pressure of the fluid in the envelope, thereby to cause the membrane to deform. The bending stiffness of the ring varies round the ring such that upon deformation of the membrane the ring bends variably to control the shape of the membrane to a predefined form. The moving means comprise a plurality of ring-engaging members that are arranged to apply a force to the ring at spaced control points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: ADLENS LTD.
    Inventors: Robert Edward Stevens, Alex Edginton, Benjamin Thomas Tristram Holland, Daniel Paul Rhodes, Dijon Pietropinto, Derek Paul Forbes Bean, Roger Brian Minchin Clarke, Peter Lee Crossley, Richard Leefe Douglas Murray, Edwin James Stone
  • COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED PRIVACY ENGINEERING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20200327252
    Abstract: A system allows the identification and protection of sensitive data in a multiple ways, which can be combined for different workflows, data situations or use cases. The system scans datasets to identify sensitive data or identifying datasets, and to enable the anonymisation of sensitive or identifying datasets by processing that data to produce a safe copy. Furthermore, the system prevents access to a raw dataset. The system enables privacy preserving aggregate queries and computations. The system uses differentially private algorithms to reduce or prevent the risk of identification or disclosure of sensitive information. The system scales to big data and is implemented in a way that supports parallel execution on a distributed compute cluster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Jason Derek MCFALL, Charles Codman CABOT, Timothy James MORAN, Kieron Francois Pascal GUINAMARD, Vladimir Michael EATWELL, Benjamin Thomas PICKERING, Paul David MELLOR, Theresa STADLER, Andrei PETRE, Christopher Andrew SMITH, Anthony Jason DU PREEZ, Igor VUJOSEVIC, George DANEZIS
  • Resettable battery disconnect device
    Patent number: 10804717
    Abstract: A resettable battery input control apparatus includes disconnect circuitry that allows for a battery or other power source to be disconnected from a load in an electronic device. A processor, such as a power management integrated circuit, may assess operating data indicative of operation of the electronic device. If the processor determines a fault condition, the disconnect circuitry is activated. In the event that the processor itself fails, the disconnect circuitry will fail safe and disconnect the battery from the load. Once disconnected, the battery remains disconnected until external power is applied. In one implementation the disconnect circuitry may comprise a field-effect transistor acting as a low-side switch that operates to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery from the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin Thomas Gaide, Bryan Holmdahl
  • Modular manifold system for an electrohydraulic control system
    Patent number: 10794138
    Abstract: A modular manifold system includes a first manifold ring which comprises a first tubular body defined by an inner wall, an outer wall, a first end, and a second end. The inner wall and the outer wall extend between the first end and the second end. The first manifold ring also includes a first path formed between the inner wall and the outer wall and extending to at least one of the first end and the second end. At least one of the first end and second end comprises a coupling feature configured to couple the first manifold ring to a second manifold ring or well equipment. The first path is put in fluid communication or electrical communication with the second manifold ring or well equipment when the first manifold ring is coupled to the second manifold ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Thomas Derryberry, Darrin Nathaniel Towers
  • Recovery and use of wood acetylation fluid
    Patent number: 10787412
    Abstract: Disclosed is the integration of the production of acetic anhydride from ketene, and the acetylation of wood using acetylation fluid comprising acetic acid and acetic anhydride. The invention involves recirculating acetylation fluid recovered from wood acetylation to a unit for the production of acetic anhydride from acetic acid and ketene. The acetic anhydride product stream can, in turn, be directly used as a wood acetylation fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Tricoya Technologies Ltd
    Inventors: Stephen John Benstead, Benjamin Thomas Painter
  • Thrust reverser actuation
    Patent number: 10760528
    Abstract: A thrust reverser drive arrangement is described for use in driving a thrust reverser cowl for movement relative to first and second guide tracks, the drive arrangement comprising a first actuator located, in use, close to the first guide track, and a second actuator located, in use, close to the second guide track, the actuators being arranged to be driven in synchronism and at the same speed by a drive motor to drive the cowl for movement, wherein at least one of the first and second actuators is provided with a load limiter to limit the transmission of loads through that actuator in the event that that actuator is subject to a compressive loading greater than a predetermined level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Paul Somerfield, Benjamin Thomas Tucker
  • Child resistant aerosol actuator
    Patent number: 10752427
    Abstract: The actuator includes a shroud adapted to be situated on an aerosol container over the stem and an actuation member mounted on and moveable within the shroud to depress the stem by the application of an external force applied to the top surface of the actuation member. The actuation member includes a nozzle and a conduit for connecting the stem and the nozzle. A hood is normally positioned to block the actuation member from being moved to depress the stem. A locking member normally intersects the path of movement of the hood to lock the hood in its blocking position. The locking member has two sections both of which must be simultaneously moved to a position remote from the path of hood movement such that the hood may be moved from its blocking position, allowing the actuation member to be moved to depress the stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: WD-40 COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael J. Starzman, John W. Freudenberg, Kevin Victor Bates, Benjamin Thomas Krupp, Robert Gerald States, III, David A. Parrott, Robert J. Good, Joseph K. Dodd, Sara Dawson Falcon
  • TO CORE NETWORK FUNCTIONS
    Publication number: 20200260506
    Abstract: In one aspect, a control plane Interworking Function (IWF-C) is used to establish a Packet Data Unit (PDU) session in a data communications network. A create session request is received, for example from a Mobile Management Entity (MME). A create session management context request is generated by the IWF-C and transmitted to a Session Management Function (SMF). A create session management context request response is received from the SMF. A create session request response is generated by the IWF-C and sent, for example to the MME. In other aspects, control plane policy interworking and user plane interworking is provided between components of 4G and 5G networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Leland Douglas BENSON, David REEKIE, Benjamin Thomas WRIGHT, Matthew Ian Ronald WILLIAMS, Richard HEWITT
  • CORE NETWORK FUNCTIONS
    Publication number: 20200260505
    Abstract: In one aspect, a control plane Interworking Function (IWF-C) is used to establish a Packet Data Unit (PDU) session in a data communications network. A create session request is received, for example from a Mobile Management Entity (MME). A create session management context request is generated by the IWF-C and transmitted to a Session Management Function (SMF). A create session management context request response is received from the SMF. A create session request response is generated by the IWF-C and sent, for example to the MME. In other aspects, control plane policy interworking and user plane interworking is provided between components of 4G and 5G networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Leland Douglas BENSON, David REEKIE, Benjamin Thomas WRIGHT, Matthew Ian Ronald WILLIAMS, Richard HEWITT
  • Display screen or portion thereof with animated graphical user interface
    Patent number: D896833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Thomas Christie, Anton Davydov, Gustaf Engstrom, Markus Hagele, Parthiban Mohanraj
  • Display screen or portion thereof with animated graphical user interface
    Patent number: D903705
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Thomas Christie, Per Lindgren, Wyatt R. Mitchell, Allison Styer
  • Child resistant aerosol actuator
    Patent number: D906107
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: WD-40 COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephanie Lyn Barry, Jayashree Cummaragunta, Michael J. Starzman, John W. Freudenberg, Jeffrey T. Cole, Michael John Utley, Erin Bala, Wende L. Oliverio, Kevin Victor Bates, Christopher Michael Howell, Benjamin Thomas Krupp, David A. Parrott, Brandon Christopher Leedy, Ryan Andrew Lewis, Sara Dawson Falcon, Brandon Lee Ramsuer, Robert J. Good, Joseph K. Dodd