Patents by Inventor Brett Thomas
Brett 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: 20240376765Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to fenestrations and components of the same exhibiting reduced thermal bowing and/or enhanced localized strength. In an embodiment, a fenestration assembly is included with a sash including a bottom rail, a top rail, a first side stile, and a second side stile, along with an insulating glazing unit, wherein the insulating glazing unit is disposed between the top rail and the bottom rail and between the first side stile and the second side stile. At least one of the rails or stiles includes a first lineal extrusion formed with a first composition including at least 5 wt. % fibers and a first polymer resin. At least one of the rails or stiles includes a second lineal extrusion formed with a second composition including a second polymer resin. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2024Publication date: November 14, 2024Inventors: Trevor Dean Peterson, Brett Thomas Peterson, Adam Richard Rietz
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Patent number: 12095958Abstract: An image-reading device, such as optical code readers used in retail environments to scan objects, is configured to select from various operational modes. The operational modes are selected based on an application of the image-reading device, such as optical code identification or image recognition. Red, white, and other color light sources are activated in patterns corresponding to an illumination sequence of the selected operational mode, while imagers are activated to capture an image based on an exposure pattern of the selected operational mode. Further, a repeating series of light pulses having different portions of light is provided. Various imagers are configured to capture images over one of the portions. This allows an operator to perceive one continuous light pattern, yet allows various imagers to capture an image under different light conditions used for different applications of the image-reading device.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2023Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: Datalogic USA, inc.Inventors: WenLiang Gao, Aric Brant Zandhuisen, Michael Jay Ahten, Robert W. Rudeen, Keith Layne Rogers, Brett Thomas Howard
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Publication number: 20240098198Abstract: An image-reading device, such as optical code readers used in retail environments to scan objects, is configured to select from various operational modes. The operational modes are selected based on an application of the image-reading device, such as optical code identification or image recognition. Red, white, and other color light sources are activated in patterns corresponding to an illumination sequence of the selected operational mode, while imagers are activated to capture an image based on an exposure pattern of the selected operational mode. Further, a repeating series of light pulses having different portions of light is provided. Various imagers are configured to capture images over one of the portions. This allows an operator to perceive one continuous light pattern, yet allows various imagers to capture an image under different light conditions used for different applications of the image-reading device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: WenLiang Gao, Aric Brant Zandhuisen, Michael Jay Ahten, Robert W. Rudeen, Keith Layne Rogers, Brett Thomas Howard
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Patent number: 11843744Abstract: An image-reading device, such as optical code readers used in retail environments to scan objects, is configured to select from various operational modes. The operational modes are selected based on an application of the image-reading device, such as optical code identification or image recognition. Red, white, and other color light sources are activated in patterns corresponding to an illumination sequence of the selected operational mode, while imagers are activated to capture an image based on an exposure pattern of the selected operational mode. Further, a repeating series of light pulses having different portions of light is provided. Various imagers are configured to capture images over one of the portions. This allows an operator to perceive one continuous light pattern, yet allows various imagers to capture an image under different light conditions used for different applications of the image-reading device.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Datalogic USA, Inc.Inventors: WenLiang Gao, Aric Brant Zandhuisen, Michael Jay Ahten, Robert W. Rudeen, Keith Layne Rogers, Brett Thomas Howard
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Publication number: 20230246531Abstract: A multi-coil voice coil motor (VCM) may be configured to be used as a haptic actuator for providing haptic feedback to a user. When implemented in a handheld controller having one or more controls, the multi-coil VCM may be configured to provide haptic feedback to a user of the controller. The multi-coil VCM may include a housing, multiple concentric coils, and a magnet coupled to the housing. The multiple concentric coils may include a first coil disposed on a first support coupled to the housing and a second coil disposed on a second support coupled to the housing, wherein the multiple concentric coils may have different diameters to allow for the concentricity of the coils. A system may include one or more haptic actuators, such as the multi-coil VCM, the haptic actuator(s) being configured to provide haptic feedback by causing at least a portion of a finger-operated control(s) to vibrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Brett Thomas Angelo, Lucas Allen Whipple
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Publication number: 20230180934Abstract: A furniture construction method comprising cementitious sheets for a layered method of adhering various layers of cementitious board to form a solid waterproof piece of furniture with the cementitious layers. These layers of cementitious sheets form a laminate which has structural integrity to provide for vertical members of support for horizontal members comprising a piece of furniture. A method of constructing said laminate is to apply water submersible laminating glue to cementitious board, after cutting cementitious board to desired size and cure for 6 hours. Next is to trim said laminate to final size requirements. A coat of epoxy is applied to all surfaces. Cementitious boards are mainly cement bonded particle boards and cement fiber. There are various types of cementitious boards that are included in the present disclosure for the construction of furniture and other similar construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2021Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventor: Brett Thomas Martin
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Publication number: 20220232138Abstract: An image-reading device, such as optical code readers used in retail environments to scan objects, is configured to select from various operational modes. The operational modes are selected based on an application of the image-reading device, such as optical code identification or image recognition. Red, white, and other color light sources are activated in patterns corresponding to an illumination sequence of the selected operational mode, while imagers are activated to capture an image based on an exposure pattern of the selected operational mode. Further, a repeating series of light pulses having different portions of light is provided. Various imagers are configured to capture images over one of the portions. This allows an operator to perceive one continuous light pattern, yet allows various imagers to capture an image under different light conditions used for different applications of the image-reading device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2021Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: WenLiang Gao, Aric Brant Zandhuisen, Michael Jay Ahten, Robert W. Rudeen, Keith Layne Rogers, Brett Thomas Howard
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Patent number: 11261141Abstract: Processes are described for isomerizing one or more C4-C24 alpha olefins to produce an isomerization mixture comprising one or more C4-C24 internal olefins comprising contacting an olefinic feed comprising the one or more C4-C24 alpha olefins with a catalyst under isomerization conditions, wherein the catalyst comprises a microporous crystalline aluminosilicate selected from the group consisting of ZSM-5, ZSM-23, ZSM-35, ZSM-11, ZSM-12, ZSM-48, ZSM-57, and mixtures or combinations thereof, and wherein the microporous crystalline aluminosilicate has a SiO2/Al2O3 molar ratio of less than or equal to about 100. The resulting isomerization mixture typically exhibits a lower pour point and maintained biodegradability properties as compared to the olefinic feed, and is particularly useful in drilling fluid and paper sizing compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Anatoly I Kramer, Renyuan Yu, Brett Thomas Loveless, Wenyih F. Lai, Mechilium J. G. Janssen
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Publication number: 20210338957Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly includes a frame having a channel and a cushioning element including a clip portion adapted for interference seal and retention in the channel. The cushioning element includes an interfacing portion constructed from foam and having a wider width than the clip portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Lee James VELISS, Renee Frances DOHERTY, Scott Alexander HOWARD, Alicia Kristianne WELLS, Fiona Catherine CARROLL, David Mark GILLIVER, Brett Thomas LINDSAY
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Patent number: 11077277Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly includes a frame having a channel and a cushioning element including a clip portion adapted for interference seal and removable retention in the channel. The cushioning element includes an interfacing portion constructed from foam and adapted to contact the patient's face in use. The interfacing portion may have a wider width than the clip portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2018Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: RESMED PTY LTDInventors: Lee James Veliss, Renee Frances Doherty, Scott Alexander Howard, Alicia Kristianne Wells, Fiona Catherine Carroll, David Mark Gilliver, Brett Thomas Lindsay
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Patent number: 11072509Abstract: An example apparatus includes a media receiving portion having a leading edge receiving region and a trailing edge receiving region for receiving media traveling onto the media receiving portion in a direction from the trailing edge receiving portion the leading edge receiving portion. The example apparatus further includes a leading edge stop coupled to the media receiving portion at the leading edge receiving portion. The leading edge stop is resiliently coupled to the media receiving portion to bias against movement of the leading edge stop from a resting position.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Kevin Lo, Daniel Fredrickson, Tim Roels, Brett Thomas Buchholtz, Steven Brown, Hunter Dane Cantrell
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Patent number: 10897128Abstract: A cable slack controller may include a deflector coupled to a movable carriage device; at least one end of a cable coupled to the carriage device; and an engagement tab formed with the cable wherein the engagement tab engages a notch defined in a portion of a channel on which the movable carriage device translates across.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2017Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Brett Thomas Buchholtz, Jonathan Cha Spafford, John Marshall, Elliott Downing
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Publication number: 20200290940Abstract: Processes are described for isomerizing one or more C4-C24 alpha olefins to produce an isomerization mixture comprising one or more C4-C24 internal olefins comprising contacting an olefinic feed comprising the one or more C4-C24 alpha olefins with a catalyst under isomerization conditions, wherein the catalyst comprises a microporous crystalline aluminosilicate selected from the group consisting of ZSM-5, ZSM-23, ZSM-35, ZSM-11, ZSM-12, ZSM-48, ZSM-57, and mixtures or combinations thereof, and wherein the microporous crystalline aluminosilicate has a SiO2/Al2O3 molar ratio of less than or equal to about 100. The resulting isomerization mixture typically exhibits a lower pour point and maintained biodegradability properties as compared to the olefinic feed, and is particularly useful in drilling fluid and paper sizing compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2018Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Anatoly I Kramer, Renyuan Yu, Brett Thomas Loveless, Wenyih F. Lai, Mechilium J.G. Janssen
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Publication number: 20200216283Abstract: An example apparatus includes a media receiving portion having a leading edge receiving region and a trailing edge receiving region for receiving media traveling onto the media receiving portion in a direction from the trailing edge receiving portion the leading edge receiving portion. The example apparatus further includes a leading edge stop coupled to the media receiving portion at the leading edge receiving portion. The leading edge stop is resiliently coupled to the media receiving portion to bias against movement of the leading edge stop from a resting position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Kevin Lo, Daniel Fredrickson, Tim Roels, Brett Thomas Buchholtz, Steven Brown, Hunter Dane Cantrell
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Publication number: 20200036178Abstract: A cable slack controller may include a deflector coupled to a movable carriage device; at least one end of a cable coupled to the carriage device; and an engagement tab formed with the cable wherein the engagement tab engages a notch defined in a portion of a channel on which the movable carriage device translates across.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2017Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Brett Thomas Buchholtz, Jonathan Cha Spafford, John Marshall, Elliott Downing
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Patent number: 10316604Abstract: A diverter flowline seal assembly for use in subsea drilling. The seal assembly includes a seal body having an inner diameter end and an outer diameter end formed of an inflatable elastomeric material having a first modulus. The inner diameter end of the seal body includes two diametrically opposed axially inward lip portions and two diametrically opposed axially outward base portions. Integrated with the inflatable elastomeric material at the base portions of the inner diameter end of the seal body is a material having a modulus that is higher than the modulus of the inflatable elastomeric material so as to prevent the radial expansion of the lip portions and the base portions of the inner diameter end of the seal body.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2015Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: UTEX Industries, Inc.Inventors: Mark Henry Naedler, Brett Thomas Sheely, Timothy Vincent Burns
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Publication number: 20180264217Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly includes a frame having a channel and a cushioning element including a clip portion adapted for interference seal and retention in the channel. The cushioning element includes an interfacing portion constructed from foam and having a wider width than the clip portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Lee James VELISS, Renee Frances DOHERTY, Scott Alexander HOWARD, Alicia Kristianne WELLS, Fiona Catherine CARROLL, David Mark GILLIVER, Brett Thomas LINDSAY
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Patent number: 10067022Abstract: An absolute pressure sensor assembly configured to generate a pressure output representing pressure of a target media modified to take into account pressure loss of a sensor cavity of the absolute pressure sensor.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: DENSO International America, Inc.Inventors: Kazuhisa Nakagawa, Brett Thomas
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Patent number: 9987450Abstract: A respiratory mask assembly includes a frame having a channel and a cushioning element including a clip portion adapted for interference seal and retention in the channel. The cushioning element includes an interfacing portion constructed from foam and having a wider width than the clip portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Lee James Veliss, Renee Frances Doherty, Scott Alexander Howard, Alicia Kristianne Wells, Fiona Catherine Carroll, David Mark Gilliver, Brett Thomas Lindsay
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Patent number: 9615903Abstract: A device having a catheter and a hub which facilitates the transfer of an embryo containing solution into the uterus of a mammal, for example, a small mammal such as a rat or mouse. The catheter's shape and tip is designed to simplify insertion and minimize injury to the mammal. The hub is designed to further control the insertion of the catheter and to interface with a pipette, for example, that provides the force required for the transfer of an embryo containing solution. As a result, the transfer can occur without requiring surgery.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2009Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: ParaTechs Corp.Inventors: Michael A. Green, Brett Thomas Spear