Patents by Inventor David Thomas
David 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: 20220406988Abstract: A plurality of sensors and a controller are disposed in a marine seismic streamer. Each of the sensors comprises an enclosure having two opposing interior walls, first and second piezoelectric elements disposed on the opposing interior walls, a third piezoelectric element disposed on a flexible substrate within the enclosure between the opposing interior walls, a pressure signal output node and an acceleration signal output node disposed on the exterior surface of the enclosure. A combined pressure signal derived from the pressure signal output nodes of the plural sensors is coupled to a pressure signal input of the controller. A combined acceleration signal derived from the acceleration signal output nodes of the plural sensors is coupled to an acceleration signal input of the controller. The streamer may be towed, and the combined pressure and acceleration signals may be recorded in a computer-readable medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: PGS Geophysical ASInventors: Stig Rune Lennart Tenghamn, David Thomas Booth
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Patent number: 11530304Abstract: A biofabricated material comprising a network of crosslinked collagen fibrils produced from recombinant collagen that contains substantially no 3-hydroxyproline residues is disclosed. This material is composed of collagen which is also a major component of natural leather and is produced by a process of fibrillation of collagen molecules into fibrils, crosslinking the fibrils and lubricating the crosslinked fibrils. Unlike natural leathers, this biofabricated material exhibits non-anisotropic (not directionally dependent) physical properties, for example, a sheet of biofabricated material can have substantially the same elasticity or tensile strength when stretched or stressed in different directions. Unlike natural leather, it has a uniform texture that facilitates uniform uptake of dyes and coatings. Aesthetically, it produces a uniform and consistent grain for ease of manufacturability.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: MODERN MEADOW, INC.Inventors: Brendan Patrick Purcell, David Thomas Williamson, Lixin Dai, Darryl Miles Cassingham, Stephen M. Spinella, Katherine Amy Congdon
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Patent number: 11530213Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; Wherein R1, R3-R6, X2 and X3 are as defined herein, a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Guillaume Barbe, Gregory Raymond Bebernitz, Sicong Geng, Hatice Belgin Gulgeze Efthymiou, Lv Liao, Fupeng Ma, Ruowei Mo, David Thomas Parker, Yunshan Peng, Stefan Peukert, Nichola Smith, Ken Yamada, Kayo Yasoshima
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Publication number: 20220396369Abstract: A shield system for an unmanned arial vehicle (AUV) is provided. The shield system includes inner shield members rigidly mounted to at least the rotor arms of the AUV and outer shield members shock mounted to the inner shield members. The shield system defines opening for sensors, payload or mechanical portions of the UAV.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2022Publication date: December 15, 2022Applicant: Espheric, LLCInventors: David Thomas Hartkop, Jon Fetzer
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Patent number: 11525042Abstract: The invention is directed to a composite material comprising a biofabricated material and a secondary component. The secondary component may be a porous material, such as a sheet of paper, cellulose, or fabric that has been coated or otherwise contacted with the biofabricated material. The biofabricated material comprises a uniform network of crosslinked collagen fibrilsand provides strength, elasticity and an aesthetic appearance to the composite material.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: MODERN MEADOW, INC.Inventors: Brendan Patrick Purcell, David Thomas Williamson, Suzanne Lee, Amy Congdon
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Patent number: 11526613Abstract: A computer system has a separation mechanism which enforces separation between at least two execution environments such that one execution environment is a gatekeeper which interposes on all communications of the other execution environment. The computer system has an attestation mechanism which enables the gatekeeper to attest to properties of the at least two execution environments. A first one of the execution environments runs application specific code which may contain security vulnerabilities. The gatekeeper is configured to enforce an input output policy on the first execution environment by interposing on all communication to and from the first execution environment by forwarding, modifying or dropping individual ones of the communications according to the policy. The gatekeeper provides evidence of attestation both for the application specific code and the policy.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2019Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: David Thomas Chisnall, Cédric Alain Marie Fournet, Manuel Costa, Samuel Alexander Webster, Sylvan Clebsch, Kapil Vaswani
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Publication number: 20220388561Abstract: A system for converting an infant child seat to a stroller may include an infant child seat, a wheeled frame, and a handle. The handle is coupled to the infant child seat and configured to manipulate the wheeled frame when the infant child seat is mounted. A wheeled frame, being removably securable to an infant child seat, may include a frame movable between a folded storage configuration and an expanded stroller configuration. The frame is configured to removably receive an infant child seat and includes a plurality of wheels. The wheeled frame does not define a handle. A method of converting an infant child seat including a handle to a stroller may include coupling the seat to a wheeled frame. The method further includes manually actuating, by a first hand of a user, the handle into a stroller position. The seat coupled to the frame are operable as a stroller.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: GRACO CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: David Thomas HOTARD
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Publication number: 20220386788Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a resting or sleeping occupant may include a compressible structure configured to allow airflow through the compressible structure, and a cover removably coupled to the compressible structure and overlaying at least a portion of the compressible structure. The cover may include a foldover portion. The foldover portion may include a zipper along an edge of the foldover portion, and may be secured about a portion of the compressible structure. A method of assembling the apparatus may include inserting the cover through a compressible structure, and wrapping the foldover portion around an outer rim of the compressible structure. The method may further include manipulating the zipper along the foldover portion to secure the foldover portion about the compressible structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Skye Ann Baling BLEVINS, David Thomas HOTARD, Ellen Yea-Yi BROWN, Alexis J. SCHAFFER
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Publication number: 20220387025Abstract: The present disclosure includes apparatuses for a motorized surgical handle assembly. An example apparatus includes a non-movable handle, a movable handle configured to be moved away from and into proximity with the non-movable handle, wherein the movable handle comprises a locking protrusion, a selector lever configured to rotate between a locked position and an unlocked position, and a selector cam coupled to the selector lever, wherein the selector cam comprises a surface with a concave locking opening, and wherein the selector cam is configured to rotate in response to the selector lever rotating, wherein, when the movable handle is in proximity with the non-movable handle and the selector lever is in the unlocked position, the surface with the concave locking opening is positioned adjacent to the locking protrusion to lock the movable handle in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: Lexington Medical, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Marecki, Leon Amariglio, David Thomas Moy, JR., Richard Moyer
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Patent number: 11516742Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, an apparatus for privacy protection includes a housing arranged to hold a second device, a local communication device at least partially supported by the housing, and a controller, where the apparatus is associated with a radio frequency (RF) power detector. The RF power detector monitors energy emitted from one or more antennas of the second device in response to determining that the second device indicates that the second device has transitioned from a first mode of operation to a second mode of operation. The apparatus further establishes a communication channel between the apparatus and the second device, and obtains, through the communication channel, a communication status of the second device. The apparatus can then report compromise of the second device upon determining that a discrepancy between the communication status and the energy emission.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2021Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: PPIP, LLCInventors: Michael Fong, Neric Hsin-wu Fong, Teddy David Thomas
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Patent number: 11514532Abstract: Techniques are described for managing data transfer between an enterprise system and a third-party provider system, through a batch interface of the third-party provider system. A batch of transaction data is uploaded through the batch interface for enrichment, and enrichment data is received in response. The enrichment data provides additional context regarding each of the transactions specified in the uploaded batch. The enrichment data can be sent back to the presented to user(s) through various tools. Prior to uploading, the batch can be filtered to include those records corresponding to users who have opted into a service. Filtering can also exclude records for which enrichment data has already been provided through a real-time process. Reconciliation can be performed to ensure integrity of the communicated data.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2019Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: David Thomas Biasiolli, David Hugh Doyal, Steve Rubalcaba, Brian Michael Beard, Jeffrey Andrew Dixon, Paul Edward Ortiz, Josh Matthew Williams, Jason Paul Hendry
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Patent number: 11508361Abstract: Described herein is a system for responding to a frustrated user with a response determined based on spoken language understanding (SLU) processing of a user input. The system detects user frustration and responds to a repeated user input by confirming an action to be performed or presenting an alternative action, instead of performing the action responsive to the user input. The system also detects poor audio quality of the captured user input, and responds by requesting the user to repeat the user input. The system processes sentiment data and signal quality data to respond to user inputs.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Isaac Joseph Madwed, Julia Kennedy Nemer, Joo-Kyung Kim, Nikko Strom, Steven Mack Saunders, Laura Maggia Panfili, Anna Caitlin Jentoft, Sungjin Lee, David Thomas, Young-Bum Kim, Pablo Cesar Ganga, Chenlei Guo, Shuting Tang, Zhenyu Yao
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Patent number: 11507445Abstract: Systems and methods for data quality management are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method may include: identifying, by a data quality management engine, a data feed from a data source; defining, by the data quality management engine, a data element in the data feed; identifying, by the data quality management engine, a plurality of processes in a multi-hop process involving the data element; executing, by the data quality management engine, a data quality check on each process of the plurality of processes; identifying, by the data quality management engine, an error rate with one of the plurality of processes; determining, by the data quality management engine, that the error rate exceeds an error rate threshold for the one of the plurality of processes; and executing, by the data quality management engine, an automated action in response to the error rate exceeding the error rate threshold.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2021Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.Inventors: W David Thomas, Pio Abate
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Patent number: 11506156Abstract: An air intake assembly has an inlet member, a fluid reservoir, and an outlet. The inlet member defines a generally vertical oriented first fluid channel. The first fluid channel has a vertically extending portion, an upper inlet end, and a lower end. The fluid reservoir has an upper region that defines a second fluid channel. The fluid reservoir is attached to a lower end of the inlet member such that the first fluid channel vertically extending portion is substantially perpendicular to the second fluid channel. The fluid reservoir has an outlet defined by an aperture in a lower region of the fluid reservoir which forms a liquid collector. The trapdoor is pivotably attached to the fluid reservoir adjacent to the outlet. The rigid trapdoor is configured to open when exposed to a predetermined open force value to allow liquid to escape the liquid collector.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2021Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mark Thomas Weston, Luis Rabasa, David Thomas McNarney, George Frederick MacDonald
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Publication number: 20220354549Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bones such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state using a shape locking section. The implantable devices further include a main body and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: David Thomas Stinson, Carly Anderson Thaler
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Publication number: 20220358599Abstract: Insurance Verification-as-a-Service (IVaaS) systems and methods include receiving coverage compliance criteria for one or more third-parties, wherein third-parties are placed in unique groups and are evaluated based on coverage criteria established for the unique groups; evaluating compliance for the one or more third-parties based on the received coverage compliance criteria; and performing one of a plurality of actions based on the compliance of the one or more third-parties, wherein the plurality of actions include communicating directly with a third-party and the third-parties insurance provider by creating various requests based on the compliance and issues of coverage of the third-parties.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Vikas Sood, William David Thomas, Nathan Rowe, Jianwei Zhuang
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Patent number: 11496352Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a heterogeneous physical layer management system comprising first devices, each comprising first physical layer information acquisition technology to obtain physical layer information about cabling attached to the first devices. The system further comprises second devices, each comprising second physical layer information acquisition technology to obtain physical layer information about cabling attached to the second devices, wherein the second physical layer information acquisition technology differs from the first physical layer information acquisition technology. The system further comprises a common management application communicatively coupled to the first devices and the second devices, wherein the common management application is configured to aggregate physical layer information from the first devices and the second devices. Another embodiment is directed to providing a physical layer management application as a service hosted by a third party.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2018Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignees: CommScope Technologies LLC, CommScope Connectivity UK LimitedInventors: Trevor D. Smith, Kamlesh G. Patel, Gene Malone, David Thomas
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Publication number: 20220350102Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to a cable sealing structure comprising a cable sealing body including a gel and methods of making anisotropic behavior in cable sealing structures made with a dry silicone gel. In one aspect, various three-dimensional printing techniques are used to make a cable sealing structure that includes a gel. The cable sealing body has a construction that elastically deforms to apply an elastic spring load to the gel. The cable sealing body has a construction with anisotropic deformation characteristics that allows the cable sealing body to be less deformable in one direction than in others. The cable sealing structure can be utilized to seal fiber optic cables more uniformly while limiting the potential of leakage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Applicants: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC, COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY BELGIUM BVBAInventors: Christiaan RADELET, Thierry Mike DECLERCK, Gary William ADAMS, Matthew Peter GALLA, Roel Modest Willy BRYON, Dirk KEMPENEERS, Robert VANHENTENRIJK, Danny Willy August VERHEYDEN, David Thomas BROWN, Michael MARIS, Julian S. MULLANEY, Valja EVERAERT, Hans BOLS
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Publication number: 20220349917Abstract: A probe tip for an isolated probe having a triaxial cable has a conductive probe tip interface at one end of the cable, a signal conductor, the signal conductor traversing a length of the cable and electrically connected to the conductive probe tip interface, a reference conductor surrounding the signal conductor along the length of the cable, a shield conductor surrounding the reference conductor at least along the length of the cable, the shield conductor and the reference conductor electrically connected at ends of the probe tip, a first insulator between the signal conductor and the reference conductor along the length of the cable, a second insulator between the reference conductor and the shield conductor along the length of the cable, and high magnetic permeability material inside the shield conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Applicant: Tektronix, Inc.Inventors: Daniel G. Knierim, Josiah A. Bartlett, Andrew W. Rusinek, David Thomas Engquist
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Publication number: 20220350370Abstract: A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a locking head having a base and a compressible element supported by the base. The locking head is adjustable between an unlocked configuration, in which the compressible element is uncompressed and insertable into and removable from an opening of the portable electronic device, and a locked configuration, in which the compressible element is compressed and secured within the opening of the portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: John Hung, Ryan White, Guillermo Andres, David Thomas Dobson, Jacque Gagne