Patents by Inventor Brian P. Thomas
Brian P. 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: 20190014241Abstract: A system and method for monitoring compliance with medications is disclosed. The system includes a pillbox, a control system that is spaced away from the pillbox, an information transfer system, and a monitoring device. The pillbox includes a lid, a housing base, a camera secured to the pillbox to allow the camera to take pictures for the housing base, and a sound device secured to the housing base. The control system is in communicable connection with the pillbox and the information transfer system. The information transfer system is in communicable connection with the monitoring device. The camera can take pictures or videos and transfer this information to a monitoring device to check compliance. The system configuration and control is moved away from the pillbox and the configuration and control is given to a remote user with a monitoring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Applicant: CLEAR ROCK TECHNOLOGIES INCROPORATEDInventor: BRIAN P. THOMAS
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Patent number: 10165839Abstract: A protective cover for use with a portable electronic device includes a flexible membrane configured to wrap around at least a portion of the portable electronic device when the portable electronic device is installed in the flexible membrane The flexible membrane is configured to cover at least sides and a back of the installed portable electronic device. The flexible membrane has elasticity such that it snugly fits the installed portable electronic device to protect the installed portable electronic device. The flexible membrane includes a first opening that aligns with a microphone of the installed portable electronic device for allowing sound transmission from outside the protective cover to the microphone of the installed portable electronic device and a second opening for accessing one or more interactive control features of the installed portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2018Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine, Brian P. Thomas, Jamie L. Johnson, Jason M. Thompson
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Patent number: 10105287Abstract: A system and method for monitoring compliance with medications is disclosed. The system includes a pillbox, a control system that is spaced away from the pillbox, an information transfer system, and a monitoring device. The pillbox includes a lid, a housing base, a camera secured to the pillbox to allow the camera to take pictures for the housing base, and a sound device secured to the housing base. The control system is in communicable connection with the pillbox and the information transfer system. The information transfer system is in communicable connection with the monitoring device. The camera can take pictures or videos and transfer this information to a monitoring device to check compliance. The system configuration and control is moved away from the pillbox and the configuration and control is given to a remote user with a monitoring device.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Inventor: Brian P. Thomas
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Publication number: 20180116356Abstract: A protective cover for use with a portable electronic device includes a flexible membrane configured to wrap around at least a portion of the portable electronic device when the portable electronic device is installed in the flexible membrane The flexible membrane is configured to cover at least sides and a back of the installed portable electronic device. The flexible membrane has elasticity such that it snugly fits the installed portable electronic device to protect the installed portable electronic device. The flexible membrane includes a first opening that aligns with a microphone of the installed portable electronic device for allowing sound transmission from outside the protective cover to the microphone of the installed portable electronic device and a second opening for accessing one or more interactive control features of the installed portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2018Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine, Brian P. Thomas, Jamie L. Johnson, Jason M. Thompson
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Patent number: 9888753Abstract: A protective enclosure for use with a portable electronic device includes a rigid shell and a cushion layer. The rigid shell is configured to removably cover at least a portion of the portable electronic device. The rigid shell includes openings and one of a tab and a groove on an external surface of the rigid shell. The cushion layer is removably disposable over the rigid shell and conforms to the external surface of the rigid shell to cushion the rigid shell. The cushion layer includes one of a groove and a tab that corresponds to and interfaces with the one of a tab and a groove of the rigid shell to retain the cushion layer to the rigid shell when the cushion layer is disposed over the rigid shell. The cushion layer further includes an opening that aligns with at least one of the openings of the rigid shell.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2017Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine, Brian P. Thomas, Jamie L. Johnson, Jason M. Thompson
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Publication number: 20170164703Abstract: A protective enclosure for use with a portable electronic device includes a rigid shell and a cushion layer. The rigid shell is configured to removably cover at least a portion of the portable electronic device. The rigid shell includes openings and one of a tab and a groove on an external surface of the rigid shell. The cushion layer is removably disposable over the rigid shell and conforms to the external surface of the rigid shell to cushion the rigid shell. The cushion layer includes one of a groove and a tab that corresponds to and interfaces with the one of a tab and a groove of the rigid shell to retain the cushion layer to the rigid shell when the cushion layer is disposed over the rigid shell. The cushion layer further includes an opening that aligns with at least one of the openings of the rigid shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2017Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine, Brian P. Thomas, Jamie L. Johnson, Jason M. Thompson
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Patent number: 9609930Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device includes a hard shell cover that fits over the electronic device. The protective enclosure includes a membrane that is attached to the hard shell cover, the membrane configured to cover a portion of the installed electronic device. The membrane is located proximate a sound feature of the electronic device and the membrane can include an acoustic screen attached to an opening of the membrane, the acoustic screen configured to allow the transmission of acoustical waves to or from the electronic device through the membrane while the electronic device is installed in the protective enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine, Brian P. Thomas, Jamie L. Johnson, Jason M. Thompson
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Publication number: 20170085756Abstract: A system and method for monitoring compliance with medications is disclosed. The system includes a pillbox, a control system that is spaced away from the pillbox, an information transfer system, and a monitoring device. The pillbox includes a lid, a housing base, a camera secured to the pillbox to allow the camera to take pictures for the housing base, and a sound device secured to the housing base. The control system is in communicable connection with the pillbox and the information transfer system. The information transfer system is in communicable connection with the monitoring device. The camera can take pictures or videos and transfer this information to a monitoring device to check compliance. The system configuration and control is moved away from the pillbox and the configuration and control is given to a remote user with a monitoring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Applicant: Clear Rock Technologies IncorporatedInventor: Brian P. Thomas
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Patent number: 9498033Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device includes a hard shell cover and a stretchable cushion shaped to conform to an outer surface of the hard shell cover. The hard shell cover includes a back shell to correspond with the back and sides of the electronic device. The hard shell cover includes an opening that provides access to controls of the electronic device, and provides rigidity to the protective enclosure. The stretchable cushion provides cushioning to the hard shell cover and the enclosed electronic device. The stretchable cushion includes one or more gaps that expose at least a portion of the hard shell cover. The stretchable cushion also has an opening that corresponds to the opening of the hard shell cover. A retention structure of stretchable cushion is disposed to engage a corresponding retention structure of the hard shell cover.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine, Brian P. Thomas, Jamie L. Johnson, Jason M. Thompson
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Publication number: 20160045005Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device includes a hard shell cover that fits over the electronic device. The protective enclosure includes a membrane that is attached to the hard shell cover, the membrane configured to cover a portion of the installed electronic device. The membrane is located proximate a sound feature of the electronic device and the membrane can include an acoustic screen attached to an opening of the membrane, the acoustic screen configured to allow the transmission of acoustical waves to or from the electronic device through the membrane while the electronic device is installed in the protective enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine, Brian P. Thomas, Jamie L. Johnson, Jason M. Thompson
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Patent number: 9173314Abstract: Disclosed is a three-layer protective enclosure that provides resistance to water, dust, dirt, and bump protection for sensitive computers. In one embodiment, an inner membrane layer is provided, which is a thin, flexible layer that protects portions of a computer and allows the user to interact with keyboards, push buttons and other interactive features of the computer. A protective hard shell fits tightly over the membrane and provides additional sealing and rigidity to the protective enclosure. A stretchable cushion layer is placed over the hard shell which conforms to the hard shell and seals moisture, dust and dirt from entering the hard shell. The stretchable cushion layer provides cushioning and also allows access to certain controls on the computer. In another embodiment, a touch screen cover may be used with, or without, a membrane over other portions of the computer.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine, Brian P. Thomas, Jamie L. Johnson, Jason M. Thompson
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Publication number: 20150250062Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device includes a hard shell cover and a stretchable cushion shaped to conform to an outer surface of the hard shell cover. The hard shell cover includes a back shell to correspond with the back and sides of the electronic device. The hard shell cover includes an opening that provides access to controls of the electronic device, and provides rigidity to the protective enclosure. The stretchable cushion provides cushioning to the hard shell cover and the enclosed electronic device. The stretchable cushion includes one or more gaps that expose at least a portion of the hard shell cover. The stretchable cushion also has an opening that corresponds to the opening of the hard shell cover. A retention structure of stretchable cushion is disposed to engage a corresponding retention structure of the hard shell cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine, Brian P. Thomas, Jamie L. JOHNSON, Jason M. THOMPSON
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Patent number: 7907394Abstract: A protective enclosure for a personal electronic device having a shell that is capable of enclosing and substantially surrounding the electronic device disposed to make the shell substantially watertight, substantially rigid and substantially crush-resistant. The enclosure has a transparent protective membrane that is attached to the shell so that the protective membrane is positioned over the touch screen of the electronic device when the electronic device is enclosed in the shell.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan Morine, Jamie Lee Johnson, Brian P. Thomas
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Publication number: 20090009945Abstract: A protective enclosure for a personal electronic device having a shell that is capable of enclosing and substantially surrounding the electronic device disposed to make the shell substantially watertight, substantially rigid and substantially crush-resistant. The enclosure has a transparent protective membrane that is attached to the shell so that the protective membrane is positioned over the touch screen of the electronic device when the electronic device is enclosed in the shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Jamie Lee Johnson, Brian P. Thomas, Curtis R. Richardson, Alan Morine
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Patent number: 7312984Abstract: A protective enclosure is disclosed for an interactive flat-panel control device. The protective enclosure is watertight, crush-resistant, and impact-resistant. An electrical adapter may disposed within the protective enclosure and covered with an elastomeric covering that permits a connector of the adapter to flex with respect to the lower shell of the enclosure so that the connector may easily be inserted into an interface jack of the electronic device. The elastomeric covering also provides a watertight seal that enables the protective enclosure to be submersibly watertight. While providing protection, the protective enclosure simultaneously allows smooth and accurate interaction with the interactive flat-panel controlled device. The protective enclosure has a protective membrane that permits RF and touch screen stylus inputs, as well as capacitance, such as from a finger, to be transmitted accurately to the flat-panel control.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2007Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Brian P. Thomas, Douglas A. Kempel, Alan V. Morine
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Patent number: 7283864Abstract: A medical device programmer or other external system capable of programming an implantable CRM device includes a wide-QRS detection and alerting system. Upon detection of a wide QRS complex, a wide-QRS indicator produces a visual indication of the detection using one or more presentation devices such as a display screen and a printer to alert a physician or other caregiver.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2005Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Brian P. Thomas, Jay Millerhagen, Michael Gebauer
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Patent number: 7180735Abstract: A protective enclosure is disclosed for an interactive flat-panel control device. The protective enclosure is watertight, crush-resistant, and impact-resistant. An electrical adapter may disposed within the protective enclosure and covered with an elastomeric covering that permits a connector of the adapter to flex with respect to the lower shell of the enclosure so that the connector may easily be inserted into an interface jack of the electronic device. The elastomeric covering also provides a watertight seal that enables the protective enclosure to be submersibly watertight. While providing protection, the protective enclosure simultaneously allows smooth and accurate interaction with the interactive flat-panel controlled device. The protective enclosure has a protective membrane that permits RF and touch screen stylus inputs, as well as capacitance, such as from a finger, to be transmitted accurately to the flat-panel control.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2005Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Brian P. Thomas, Curtis R. Richardson, Douglas A. Kempel, Alan V. Morine
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Patent number: D530079Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2005Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Brian P. Thomas, Curtis R. Richardson, Douglas A. Kempel, Alan V. Morine
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Patent number: D589016Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Brian P. Thomas, Jason M. Thompson, Matthew M. Glanzer
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Patent number: D603602Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2009Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Brian P. Thomas, Matthew M. Glanzer