Patents by Inventor Brent Thomas
Brent 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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Publication number: 20120186016Abstract: A cover for rest supports such as pillow cases, seat cushions, headrests, armrests, bedding and pet bedding is disclosed with layered secure spare flaps. A plurality of spare flaps are attached in respective layers to the cover at an end of each flap and another end is successively folded around the cover and secured thereto to provide additional unused resting surfaces for a person or an animal. The spare flaps therefore provide multiple fresh resting surfaces between launderings. Embodied flaps may also be disposably detached from the cover to preclude launderings altogether. The layered flaps may include use indicia and be to secured to each other and a rest support cover via a fastener on a flap and a complementary fastener disposed respectively on the cover. Disclosed fasteners include thin magnets, hook and loop, grommet and tie, button and hole and ganged hole and post pairs and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventor: Brent Thomas Martin
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Patent number: 8182136Abstract: A paint mixer support and tray apparatus providing a pounding station for reclosing a paint container having friction fit lid. The support allows for vertically supporting up to two paint mixers, each supported on a separate horizontal plate. The tray is movable between a horizontal operating position wherein the paint container may be placed on the tray and the lid pounded down against the container, and a vertical storage position wherein the tray is pivoted up out of the way, where it may rest against a paint mixer, retained there by magnets. In the absence of an upper paint mixer, the tray may be further pivoted to rest against the upper plate resulting in a shipping position for the tray and stand. The tray may have a pair of arms in contact with the stand to support the tray in the operating position.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2008Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Red Devil Equipment CompanyInventors: Brent Thomas Harrold, Thomas J. Midas
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Patent number: 8157436Abstract: A gyroscopic paint mixer having a rotatable frame with a clamp lock providing automatic transfer from an unclamping to a clamping condition, providing silent operation through the use of one way clutches, the mixer also having a vertical stop apparatus coupled to an access door for stopping and holding the rotatable frame in an upright position, the mixer also having a bail retainer supported by a carriage assembly mounted for rotation on a clamp plate with a cam urging the bail retainer to the side of the frame when the bail retainer is released from the paint container with the paint container in an upright position in the rotatable frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2009Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Red Devil Equipment CompanyInventors: Aaron Curtis, Stephen J. Carlson, Charles Ringhofer, Benjamin M. Johnson, Brent Thomas Harrold, Thomas J. Midas
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Publication number: 20090316521Abstract: A paint mixer support and tray apparatus providing a pounding station for reclosing a paint container having friction fit lid. The support allows for vertically supporting up to two paint mixers, each supported on a separate horizontal plate. The tray is movable between a horizontal operating position wherein the paint container may be placed on the tray and the lid pounded down against the container, and a vertical storage position wherein the tray is pivoted up out of the way, where it may rest against a paint mixer, retained there by magnets. In the absence of an upper paint mixer, the tray may be further pivoted to rest against the upper plate resulting in a shipping position for the tray and stand. The tray may have a pair of arms in contact with the stand to support the tray in the operating position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: Red Devil Equipment CompanyInventors: Brent Thomas Harrold, Thomas J. Midas
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Publication number: 20090313309Abstract: Information is stored in a data pattern. The data pattern includes an identity table, a version table that includes at least one reference to the identity table, and an audit table that includes at least one reference to the version table. The identity table stores information identifying the information. The version table stores version information identifying one or more versions of the information identified in the identity table. The audit table stores audit information identifying when each of the one or more versions of the information was modified. The audit table may also store effectiveness information identifying when each of the one or more versions of the information is in effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONSInventors: Laurence W. Becker, Mark Kleidon, Brent Thomas Jenkins
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Publication number: 20090207690Abstract: A gyroscopic paint mixer having a rotatable frame with a clamp lock providing automatic transfer from an unclamping to a clamping condition, providing silent operation through the use of one way clutches, the mixer also having a vertical stop apparatus coupled to an access door for stopping and holding the rotatable frame in an upright position, the mixer also having a bail retainer supported by a carriage assembly mounted for rotation on a clamp plate with a cam urging the bail retainer to the side of the frame when the bail retainer is released from the paint container with the paint container in an upright position in the rotatable frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: Red Devil Equipment CompanyInventors: Aaron Curtis, Stephen J. Carlson, Charles Ringhofer, Benjamin M. Johnson, Brent Thomas Harrold, Thomas J. Midas
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Publication number: 20090128455Abstract: Methods and apparatus for mitigating or substantially eliminating pixel burn-in on phosphor-based display panels. A visual display includes a display installation and a computer. The display installation may include a display panel having including a plurality of pixels each with a bit depth and an interface for receiving a video input and for driving the display panel. The computer is configured to determine a primary burn value for each of the pixels for a primary period of time, and to determine a secondary burn value for each of the pixels for a secondary period of time. The computer determines the secondary burn values such that when a pixel is driven at the secondary burn value thereof for the secondary period of time, an average value of the pixel for the primary and secondary periods of time is approximately equal to one-half of the bit depth of the pixel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: IP MINING CORPORATIONInventor: Brent Thomas McKay
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Publication number: 20080271385Abstract: A tub assembly is provided with a tub and a surround wall. The surround wall is spaced from a nail flange on the tub by a desired distance with a simple wall fastener. The wall fastener clips onto the nail flange, and has a forward face spaced from the nail flange by a desired distance. The forward face provides a stop and securement surface for the surround wall. The wall fastener includes a clip portion that clips onto the nail flange, and has a plurality of discrete clip portions. The clip portions can be broken away from the wall fastener at locations which will be aligned with a wall stud. In this manner, the wall fastener can be quickly clipped onto the nail flange of the tub once the tub is installed. The surround wall can then be simply adhered to a forward face of the wall fastener, such that the entire tub assembly can be easily and properly assembled.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventor: Brent Thomas
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Patent number: 7424754Abstract: A molded tub and surround which is formed of a multiple of portions. Wall portions meet a tub portion at a joint with a retaining ledge which extends inward toward a tub bowl from a flange. A ledge interface within the bottom of the wall portions engages the ledge. An angled interface surface is located directly in front of the ledge and slopes downward toward the bowl. A shallow interface within the bottom of the wall portions engages the angled interface surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2002Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: Aqua Glass CorporationInventors: Scott Ingram, Brent Thomas
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Publication number: 20080172785Abstract: A molded tub and surround which is formed of a multiple of portions. Wall portions meet a tub portion at a joint with a retaining ledge which extends inward toward a tub bowl from a flange. A ledge interface within the bottom of the wall portions engages the ledge. An angled interface surface is located directly in front of the ledge and slopes downward toward the bowl. A shallow interface within the bottom of the wall portions engages the angled interface surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Scott Ingram, Brent Thomas
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Patent number: 7390120Abstract: A gyroscopic paint mixer having a ratcheting lead screw paint container clamp and lock with a pawl releasably engaging an axial relief in the lead screw. A clamping frame is driven by a shaft maintained in concentricity with a stationary ring gear by an antifriction bearing mounted between the shaft and ring gear. A support plate has a peripheral lip forming a first recess sized to position either a generally square paint container or a generally D-shaped paint container. The support plate has a second recess to position a cylindrical paint container concentric to a spin axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2007Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Red Devil Equipment CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Midas, Aaron Curtis, Brent Thomas Harrold
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Patent number: 7344300Abstract: An improved paint mixer of the type rotating a paint container about a tumbling axis and a perpendicular spin axis, the improvements of a clamp assembly and lock, splash guards protecting a range-of-travel of upright clamp portions, low friction guide plates, an adjustable height strike plate and roller, a rigid gear assembly, an offset in the clamp to return the paint container to an upright position after mixing, and a relief in a raised portion on a lower plate of the clamp for assisting loading and unloading of the paint container.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Red Devil Equipment CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Midas, Brent Thomas Harrold, William O. Gran
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Patent number: 7311437Abstract: An improved paint mixer of the type rotating a paint container about a tumbling axis and a perpendicular spin axis, the improvements of a clamp assembly and lock, splash guards protecting a range-of-travel of upright clamp portions, low friction guide plates, an adjustable height strike plate and roller, a rigid gear assembly, an offset in the clamp to return the paint container to an upright position after mixing, and a relief in a raised portion on a lower plate of the clamp for assisting loading and unloading of the paint container.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Red Devil Equipment CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Midas, Brent Thomas Harrold, William O. Gran
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Patent number: 7284901Abstract: A gyroscopic paint mixer having a ratcheting lead screw paint container clamp and lock with a pawl releasably engaging an axial relief in the lead screw. A clamping frame is driven by a shaft maintained in concentricity with a stationary ring gear by an antifriction bearing mounted between the shaft and ring gear. A support plate has a peripheral lip forming a first recess sized to position either a generally square paint container or a generally D-shaped paint container. The support plate has a second recess to position a cylindrical paint container concentric to a spin axis.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2004Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Red Devil Equipment CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Midas, Aaron Curtis, Brent Thomas Harrold
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Patent number: 7281579Abstract: This invention relates to a method of reducing the deleterious effects of water production in a subterranean formation by placing an aqueous phase polymer and/or resin, which at a designated set up time, solidifies and blocks water conduits. This invention pertains specifically to a method of placing the polymer and displacing the polymer and/or resin to establish post treatment gas and oil permeability.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2002Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Aqueolic Canada Ltd.Inventors: Forast Brent Thomas, Gregory E. Anderson, William J Heaven
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Patent number: 7165879Abstract: An improved paint mixer of the type rotating a paint container about a tumbling axis and a perpendicular spin axis, the improvements of a clamp assembly and lock, splash guards protecting a range-of-travel of upright clamp portions, low friction guide plates, an adjustable height strike plate and roller, a rigid gear assembly, an offset in the clamp to return the paint container to an upright position after mixing, and a relief in a raised portion on a lower plate of the clamp for assisting loading and unloading of the paint container.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2004Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Red Devil Equipment CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Midas, Brent Thomas Harrold, William O. Gran
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Publication number: 20060210494Abstract: The present invention provides a biocompatible coating comprising calcium phosphate that is functionally graded across the thickness of the coating. The coating, which preferably includes hydroxyapatite, is particularly useful for coating implants, such as dental or orthopedic implants. The functionally graded coating is generally crystalline near the interface with the surface of the implant, with crystallinity and crystal diameter decreasing toward the outer layer of the coating. The invention further provides methods for preparing a coated implant comprising a functionally graded calcium phosphate coating thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2005Publication date: September 21, 2006Inventors: Afsaneh Rabiei, Jerome Cuomo, Brent Thomas
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Publication number: 20060091586Abstract: A laminated article includes a first layer coated onto the mold to provide a smooth show surface. The first layer is covered with subsequent structural layers that comprise reinforcement material for providing the desired rigidity and strength required for the finished laminated article. An opening is surrounded by a surface and the surface is treated to provide a smooth and flat finish of a desired thickness for sealing with a subsequently installed plumbing fixture. The surface is prepared with an application device and a plastic sheet. The plastic sheet is placed over the surface and the device is pressed against the plastic sheet and into the third layer. The device presses against the plastic sheet and into the third layer to both smooth and flatten the surface to a desired finish.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2004Publication date: May 4, 2006Inventors: Mel Saccomanno, Eddie Robinson, Graylin Pusser, Brent Thomas
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Publication number: 20050211708Abstract: The idea behind this invention is the ability to “re-seal” an opened beverage can. The manner in which this will be accomplished is by tightly fitting a piece of aluminum between the base of the top of the beverage container and the tab of the beverage container. The piece of aluminum will swivel with the tab 180 degrees to temporarily close the can.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2004Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventor: Brent Thomas
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Publication number: 20050139425Abstract: An apparatus for mounting on an upper portion of a ladder to stabilize the ladder by facilitating a transfer of weight from the ladder to a horizontal or pitched surface in contact with the apparatus. The apparatus comprises a frame comprising a pair of connecting members for attaching to the upper portion of the ladder, a pair of extension arms secured to the frame and having a distance between them that is less than or equal to a distance between the stiles of the ladder, and a plate pivotably attached to both of the extension arms and having a flat surface. The extension arms have means for locking the arms in any one of a plurality of angles relative to a plane defined by the ladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2004Publication date: June 30, 2005Inventors: Merle Thomas, Brent Thomas, Shane Thomas