Patents by Inventor Brad A. THOMAS
Brad 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: 9873442Abstract: An aerial camera system includes an aerial device disposed onboard a non-aerial vehicle as the non-aerial vehicle moves along a route. The aerial device also can be configured to fly above the route during movement of the vehicle along the route. The camera unit is configured to be disposed onboard the aerial device and to generate image data during flight of the aerial device. The one or more image analysis processors are configured to examine the image data and to identify a hazard disposed ahead of the non-aerial vehicle along a direction of travel of the non-aerial vehicle based on the image data. A method for identifying route-related hazards using image data obtained from a camera unit on an aerial device.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2015Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Brad Thomas Costa, Seneca Snyder, Jerry Duncan, Mark Bradshaw Kraeling, Michael Scott Miner, Shannon Joseph Clouse, Anwarul Azam, Matthew Lawrence Blair, Nidhi Naithani, Dattaraj Jagdish Rao, Anju Bind, Sreyashi Dey Chaki, Scott Daniel Nelson, Nikhil Uday Naphade, Wing Yeung Chung, Daniel Malachi Ballesty, Glenn Robert Shaffer, Jeffrey James Kisak, Dale Martin DiDomenico
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Patent number: 9868380Abstract: A transportable display is transportable using a tow vehicle and includes a display portion movable between a transport configuration and a display configuration, and a trailer frame attachable to a tow vehicle and arranged to support the display portion. A first wheel assembly is attached to the frame and is operable to at least partially support the trailer during transport and a second wheel assembly is attached to the frame and is operable to at least partially support the trailer during transport, the first wheel assembly and the second wheel assembly movable between a transport position and a display position. A plurality of legs is coupled to the frame. The legs are movable between a stowed position and a support position, wherein the plurality of legs supports the trailer frame when the first wheel assembly and the second wheel assembly are in the display position.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2016Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: CGS PremierInventors: Greg Peterson, James Requejo, Brad Thomas
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Publication number: 20180009642Abstract: Compact tool carriers having a loader mounted to a low-profile mainframe are disclosed. In some embodiments, the pivot points of the mainframe about which the loader is pivoted are low relative to the mainframe to reduce the mainframe size and to lower the center of gravity to improve the stability of the compact tool carrier during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Brad Thomas, Louis Hartke, Greg Langenfeld, Matt Hutchinson
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Publication number: 20170232880Abstract: A transportable display is transportable using a tow vehicle and includes a display portion movable between a transport configuration and a display configuration, and a trailer frame attachable to a tow vehicle and arranged to support the display portion. A first wheel assembly is attached to the frame and is operable to at least partially support the trailer during transport and a second wheel assembly is attached to the frame and is operable to at least partially support the trailer during transport, the first wheel assembly and the second wheel assembly movable between a transport position and a display position. A plurality of legs is coupled to the frame. The legs are movable between a stowed position and a support position, wherein the plurality of legs supports the trailer frame when the first wheel assembly and the second wheel assembly are in the display position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Greg Peterson, James Requejo, Brad Thomas
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Publication number: 20160244308Abstract: Compact tool carriers having a loader mounted to a low-profile mainframe are disclosed. In some embodiments, the pivot points of the mainframe about which the loader is pivoted are low relative to the mainframe to reduce the mainframe size.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Applicant: Vermeer Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Brad Thomas, Louis Hartke, Greg Langenfeld, Matt Hutchinson
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Patent number: 9321386Abstract: Compact tool carriers having a loader mounted to a low-profile mainframe are disclosed. In some embodiments, the pivot points of the mainframe about which the loader is pivoted are low relative to the mainframe to reduce the mainframe size and to lower the center of gravity to improve the stability of the compact tool carrier during use.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Brad Thomas, Louis Hartke, Greg Langenfeld, Matt Hutchinson
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Publication number: 20160039436Abstract: An aerial system and method use a distance sensor to measure spatial distances between the distance sensor and plural vehicles in a vehicle system formed from the vehicles operably coupled with each other during relative movement between the distance sensor and the vehicle system. The spatial distances measured by the distance sensor are used to determine a size parameter of the vehicle system based on the spatial distances that are measured.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Aadeesh Shivkant Bhagwatkar, Sharon DSouza, Krishna Chaitanya Narra, Brad Thomas Costa, Seneca Snyder, Jerry Duncan, Mark Bradshaw Kraeling, Michael Scott Miner, Shannon Joseph Clouse, Anwarul Azam, Matthew Lawrence Blair, Nidhi Naithani, Dattaraj Jagdish Rao, Anju Bind, Sreyashi Dey Chaki, Scott Daniel Nelson, Nikhil Uday Naphade, Wing Yeung Chung, Daniel Malachi Ballesty, Glenn Robert Shaffer, Jeffrey James Kisak, Dale Martin DiDomenico
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Publication number: 20150375076Abstract: This disclosure includes hockey pucks and methods of making hockey pucks. Some pucks include a shell having an upper shell member and a lower shell member coupled to the upper shell member to define a cavity and a ballast member disposed in the cavity such that at least a portion of the ballast member is translatable relative to the shell. Some pucks include a resilient material disposed in the cavity and configured to resist translation of the ballast member in at least one direction relative to the shell. Some pucks include a cylindrical outer housing surrounding the shell. Some pucks include first and third substantially cylindrical members, a second member, a first plurality of fasteners to couple the first member to the second member independently of the third member, and a second plurality of fasteners to couple the third member to the second member independently of the first member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Bruce Allen MAYER, II, Brad Thomas MAYER
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Publication number: 20150158513Abstract: An aerial camera system includes an aerial device disposed onboard a non-aerial vehicle as the non-aerial vehicle moves along a route. The aerial device also can be configured to fly above the route during movement of the vehicle along the route. The camera unit is configured to be disposed onboard the aerial device and to generate image data during flight of the aerial device. The one or more image analysis processors are configured to examine the image data and to identify a hazard disposed ahead of the non-aerial vehicle along a direction of travel of the non-aerial vehicle based on the image data. A method for identifying route-related hazards using image data obtained from a camera unit on an aerial device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2015Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Brad Thomas Costa, Seneca Snyder, Jerry Duncan, Mark Bradshaw Kraeling, Michael Scott Miner, Shannon Joseph Clouse, Anwarul Azam, Matthew Lawrence Blair, Nidhi Naithani, Dattaraj Jagdish Rao, Anju Bind, Sreyashi Dey Chaki, Scott Daniel Nelson, Nikhil Uday Naphade, Wing Yeung Chung, Daniel Malachi Ballesty, Glenn Robert Shaffer, Jeffrey James Kisak, Dale Martin DiDomenico
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Publication number: 20150145299Abstract: A child seat includes a seat portion and an anchoring harness. The seat portion has a lower surface facing downward, an upper surface facing upward for providing sitting support, a rear edge defining a rear border of the lower and upper surfaces, and a slot formed through the seat portion and opened on the lower and upper surfaces, the slot being located adjacent to the rear edge. The anchoring harness is routed through the slot and extends outward on the lower and upper surfaces. The anchoring harness includes a first and a second end, the first end having a fastener operable to attach with an external anchorage fixture, and the second end being positioned across the slot adjacent to the upper or lower surface, the second end being in obstructing contact against a region of the seat portion around the slot to retain the anchoring harness with the seat portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2015Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Ching-Ming CHENG, Yu-Ya SU, Brad Thomas BICKLEY
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Publication number: 20150126312Abstract: This disclosure includes street hockey balls for use in games and/or training on off-ice surfaces (e.g., paved asphalt, paved concrete, and/or the like). The present hockey balls can be configured to emulate the bounce or rebound characteristics of a hockey puck on ice. For example, versions of the present hockey balls can include a core of a low rebound material and a covering or coating of a hard, tough material. Versions can have a weight greater than that of a hockey puck to facilitate strength training by which a player's wrist, shoulder, back and hand strength and endurance can be improved, and/or can have a height selected to simulate the feel of a hockey puck while still being low enough to facilitate speed or stickhandling training by which a player's stick speed or stickhandling skills can be improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Bruce Allen MAYER, II, Brad Thomas MAYER
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Patent number: 8979197Abstract: The present application describes child seats having anchoring harnesses that can attach with an external anchorage fixture, such as the anchorage fixture provided in a vehicle. In some embodiments, the child seat comprises a seat portion and an anchoring harness. The seat portion includes a rear edge, and a slot and a bar segment disposed adjacent to the rear edge, the bar being accessible from an outside of the seat portion and extending transversally. The anchoring harness is assembled with the seat portion and includes a fastener operable to attach with an external anchorage fixture for holding the child seat in place, wherein the anchoring harness is routed through the slot and wraps at least partially around the bar segment.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Wonderland Nurseygoods Company LimitedInventors: Chin-Ming Cheng, Yu-Ya Su, Brad Thomas Bickley
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Publication number: 20130216213Abstract: A temperature controlled table has a hollow support base with a hollow table top portion. A series of air intake openings in the support base allow air to be drawn in from the outside and circulated through the table. A series of controllable vents arraigned on the outside edge of the table top allow users to control and direct the airflow. In one embodiment, a heating element is provided within the support base to heat air as it circulates. An ice tray is provided to cool air flowing through. In this way, the user can control the temperature in close proximity to the table to enhance their comfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventor: Brad Thomas
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Patent number: 8321973Abstract: An infant-carrier docking station includes a support part and a carrier holder. The support part is disposed across on opposite handrails of a crib frame. The carrier holder is connected to the support part above the crib frame. The carrier holder can hold an infant carrier of a safety seat in a detachable way. A crib includes a bed frame and the infant-carrier docking station. The infant-carrier docking station is disposed across on opposite handrails of the bed frame. Therefore, the invention is convenient for a caregiver to directly move the infant carrier from any place else to the infant-carrier docking station without waking up the baby sleeping on the infant carrier.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventor: Brad Thomas Bickley
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Publication number: 20120005826Abstract: An infant-carrier docking station includes a support part and a carrier holder. The support part is disposed across on opposite handrails of a crib frame. The carrier holder is connected to the support part above the crib frame. The carrier holder can hold an infant carrier of a safety seat in a detachable way. A crib includes a bed frame and the infant-carrier docking station. The infant-carrier docking station is disposed across on opposite handrails of the bed frame. Therefore, the invention is convenient for a caregiver to directly move the infant carrier from any place else to the infant-carrier docking station without waking up the baby sleeping on the infant carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventor: Brad Thomas Bickley
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Publication number: 20110062162Abstract: A portable organizer has a container portion that has a plurality of compartments that are formed by an arrangement of inner walls. The inner walls may be adjustable or statically arranged. A tongue is connected to the container portion that is used to anchor the container portion by fitting between a mattress and box spring or cushion and couch frame, etc. A hinge may be used to connect the tongue to the container portion to aid in storage. The tongue may be attached at an upper portion or lower portion of the container portion to match selected uses. In one embodiment, the tongue is compact and removable for easy and compact storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventor: Brad THOMAS
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Publication number: 20030076013Abstract: A cabinet for storing soiled towels and dispensing clean towels, which includes a generally hollow container having an upper compartment and a lower compartment. An inclined surface is in the upper compartment urging clean towels toward the front. An opening into the compartment provides access to the clean towels, while the lower compartment has a removable receptacle for receiving soiled towels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: John Kauzlarich, Andrew Thompson, Brad Thomas Lirot
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Patent number: D463928Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2001Date of Patent: October 8, 2002Assignee: Steiner Company, Inc.Inventors: John Kauzlarich, Andrew Thompson, Brad Thomas Lirot
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Patent number: D756361Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Daniel Huang, Brad Thomas Dransfield, Jeffery Patrick, Paul K. Mui