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).

  • Publication number: 20260066590
    Abstract: A non-sacrificial surge protector is able to reset without requiring replacement of a protective circuit element. The surge protector may be used to supply power to vehicles, e.g., recreational vehicles in a campground. In addition to power the surge protector may also provide communication capabilities. For example, the surge protector may include a WiFi device and/or an Ethernet over powerline circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2025
    Publication date: March 5, 2026
    Inventor: Brett Thomas
  • Publication number: 20200295681
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided and include an engine temperature sensor, an engine speed sensor, a switching arrangement, a radiator fan control module, and a pulse-width modulation module. The radiator fan control module calculates a required airflow of a radiator fan of the vehicle based on an engine temperature and calculates a required voltage to produce the required airflow of the radiator fan based on a size of the radiator fan. The radiator fan control module generates a control signal to increase a fan motor voltage of a radiator fan motor in response to the required voltage exceeding a battery voltage and generates the control signal to maintain a standard fan motor voltage of the radiator fan motor in response to the required voltage being less than the battery voltage. The pulse-width modulation module controls a switching operation of the at least one switch in accordance with the control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Brett THOMAS, Yusuke MASUMOTO
  • Patent number: 10067022
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: Kazuhisa Nakagawa, Brett Thomas
  • Publication number: 20180038752
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Kazuhisa NAKAGAWA, Brett THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20140137488
    Abstract: An engine enclosure includes a frame, multiple roof panels, and multiple retainer assemblies. The roof panels are disposed on the frame and include one or more threaded receptacles. The retainer assemblies are configured to releasably secure the roof panels to the frame. The retainer assemblies include a clamp, and a threaded fastener. The clamp includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is disposed adjacent to the frame. The second portion is substantially offset from the first portion and includes an aperture. The threaded fastener is disposed within the aperture and releasably fastened to the threaded receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Solar Turbines Incorporated
    Inventors: Aaron Soucy, Terry Forrest, Brett Thomas, Richard Boister
  • Publication number: 20050000011
    Abstract: The preferred embodiments relate to a water discharge device in indoor and/or outdoor environments. The discharge unit preferably comprises a pop-up water discharge device inside a natural item enclosure. In some preferred embodiments, the discharge unit is configured in the shape of a natural object, such as an animal native to the locality (e.g., frog, turtle, rabbit, etc.), a non-native animal (e.g., a dolphin, whale, seal, bear, etc.), a natural or unnatural object or the like. Preferably, the discharge device is a rotary discharge device. In preferred embodiments the pop-up water discharge device discharges water in various manners (e.g. misting, sprinkling, and/or the like).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Paul Swanson, Brett Thomas
  • Publication number: 20040025241
    Abstract: The preferred embodiments relate to a system for replenishing water (e.g., due to evaporation, leakage, etc.) in a body of water (e.g., a pool, pond, etc.) via a discharge unit displaced from the body of water. The discharge unit is preferably laterally displaced. Preferably, a timer mechanism is provided to adjust the amount of water discharged into the body of water. In preferred embodiments, the discharge unit is configured in the shape of a natural object, such as a animal native to the locality (e.g., frog, turtle, rabbit, etc.), a non-native animal (e.g., a dolphin, whale, seal, bear, etc.), a natural or unnatural object or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Brett Thomas, Paul Swanson
  • Patent number: 6611968
    Abstract: The preferred embodiments relate to a system for replenishing water (e.g., due to evaporation, leakage, etc.) in a body of water (e.g., a pool, pond, etc.) via a discharge unit displaced from the body of water. The discharge unit is preferably laterally displaced. Preferably, a timer mechanism is provided to adjust the amount of water discharged into the body of water. In preferred embodiments, the discharge unit is configured in the shape of a natural object, such as a animal native to the locality (e.g., frog, turtle, rabbit, etc.), a non-native animal (e.g., a dolphin, whale, seal, bear, etc.), a natural or unnatural object or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Inventors: Paul Swanson, Brett Thomas