Patents by Inventor Dean Thomas

Dean 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).

  • Patent number: 11404853
    Abstract: Embodiments of a plug-in unit for an electrical enclosure are disclosed. The plug-in unit includes at least one stab configured to engage a bus, a stab shaft coupled with a base of the at least one stab, and a stab translation mechanism configured to translate the stab shaft such that the at least one stab translates from a retracted position to an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy Micheal Bellows, Paul Thomas Krause, Dean Thomas Meyer
  • Publication number: 20200222816
    Abstract: Generally described, aspects of the disclosed subject matter are directed to portable gaming, entertainment, and media cases. The case generally includes an enclosure having a base and a lid hingedly coupled to the base. The lid includes a video display and is pivotable between an open position, such that the display is viewable, and a closed position. The enclosure includes a retaining bracket to form a console chamber partially surrounding and retain a gaming, media, or other console. The case includes one or more interface panels with communication ports accessible with the lid in the open position. The enclosure may be configured to maintain electrical communication between the first interface panel and the video display while the lid pivots between the open and closed positions. The enclosure may include a power supply for providing electrical power to at least one of the video display, the interface panels, and the console.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: G.A.E.M.S, INC.
    Inventors: Dean Thomas Mercier, Chris Apland
  • Patent number: 10598158
    Abstract: A method for detaching or installing a rotor blade from or to a hub of a wind turbine includes positioning the rotor blade toward a ground location between a three o'clock position and a nine o'clock position. The method also includes mounting a mechanical arm to an uptower location of the wind turbine. Further, the mechanical arm includes a torqueing tool at a distal end thereof. Thus, the method also includes removing or installing, via the torqueing tool, each of the plurality of hub fasteners so as to detach or attach the rotor blade from or to the hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Paul Howard Davidson, Stephanie Lohberg Willman, Santiago Murcia, Joshua Adam Klinghagen, Gregory Clarence Thomas, Michael Royce Johnson, Don Conrad Johnson, Ulrich Werner Neumann, Adam Sean Davis, Dean Thomas Roney, Kathleen Lynne Bentzel
  • Patent number: 10407994
    Abstract: A hole opener includes a shaft including a plurality of axial slots formed in an outer periphery and spaced circumferentially about the shaft, a plate coupled to the outer periphery between each pair of slots, the plate including fastening wings that extend radially outwardly from each circumferential end of the plate, and a blade extending radially outwardly from a respective one of the plurality of axial slots between a fastening wing of each of adjacent plates, the blade coupled to each fastening wing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Bit Brokers International, Ltd.
    Inventors: Timmy Dean Thomas, Cliff Allen Thomas
  • Patent number: 10252153
    Abstract: A portable gaming and entertainment system (or “environment”) for use with a game console and related components that allows the user thereof to easily, safely and conveniently transport the system. The system comprises a case having a lid pivotally attached to a base. One or more custom inserts are provided to securely receive the game console therein. The custom inserts permit the system to be usable with a variety of supported game consoles. The lid includes a monitor and speakers, and is operative to be opened and maintained at a position to provide a desirable viewing angle for a user. The lid closes against the base to enclose the game console and other related components so that the user may easily transport and/or store the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: G.A.E.M.S., Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Thomas Mercier, Parker Chou, Ryan Moore
  • Publication number: 20190024639
    Abstract: A method for detaching or installing a rotor blade from or to a hub of a wind turbine includes positioning the rotor blade toward a ground location between a three o'clock position and a nine o'clock position. The method also includes mounting a mechanical arm to an uptower location of the wind turbine. Further, the mechanical arm includes a torqueing tool at a distal end thereof. Thus, the method also includes removing or installing, via the torqueing tool, each of the plurality of hub fasteners so as to detach or attach the rotor blade from or to the hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Paul Howard Davidson, Stephanie Lohberg Willman, Santiago Murcia, Joshua Adam Klinghagen, Gregory Clarence Thomas, Michael Royce Johnson, Don Conrad Johnson, Ulrich Werner Neumann, Adam Sean Davis, Dean Thomas Roney, Kathleen Lynne Bentzel
  • Publication number: 20180283105
    Abstract: A method and system for a hole opener are provided. The hole opener includes a shaft including a plurality of axial slots formed in an outer periphery and spaced circumferentially about the shaft, a plate coupled to the outer periphery between each pair of slots, the plate including fastening wings that extend radially outwardly from each circumferential end of the plate, and a blade extending radially outwardly from a respective one of the plurality of axial slots between a fastening wing of each of adjacent plates, the blade coupled to each fastening wing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Timmy Dean Thomas, Cliff Allen Thomas
  • Patent number: 10051751
    Abstract: A display device with a support member selectively converted between a support stand for supporting the display device for viewing, and a carrying handle for conveniently carrying the display device. A mounting apparatus may be mounted on a rear side of a display device that has a support member selectively convertable to be a support stand for supporting the display device for viewing, or a carrying handle for conveniently carrying the display device. The support member has an internal swivel assembly that guides the support member along a fixed path between a support stand mode and a carrying handle mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: G.A.E.M.S, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Thomas Mercier, Kevin O'Doherty
  • Patent number: 9988851
    Abstract: A method and system for a hole opener are provided. The hole opener includes a shaft including a plurality of axial slots formed in an outer periphery and spaced circumferentially about the shaft, a plate coupled to the outer periphery between each pair of slots, the plate including fastening wings that extend radially outwardly from each circumferential end of the plate, and a blade extending radially outwardly from a respective one of the plurality of axial slots between a fastening wing of each of adjacent plates, the blade coupled to each fastening wing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: BIT BROKERS INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
    Inventors: Timmy Dean Thomas, Cliff Allen Thomas
  • Publication number: 20180123327
    Abstract: Embodiments of a plug-in unit for an electrical enclosure are disclosed. The plug-in unit includes at least one stab configured to engage a bus, a stab shaft coupled with a base of the at least one stab, and a stab translation mechanism configured to translate the stab shaft such that the at least one stab translates from a retracted position to an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Troy Micheal Bellows, Paul Thomas Krause, Dean Thomas Meyer
  • Patent number: 9894997
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems and techniques relating to stadium seats or a seat cushions composed of materials configured in a sandwich construction. In some implementations, an apparatus, systems, or methods can include a durable bottom layer that is adapted to provide traction on a bottom surface of the portable composite stadium seat cushion, an insulating core layer that is adapted to provide contoured and cushioned support for sitting on the portable composite stadium seat cushion, and a pliable top layer that is resilient and protects the core layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Arete Lyseis, LLC
    Inventor: Matthew Dean Thomas
  • Patent number: 9871356
    Abstract: Embodiments of a plug-in unit for an electrical enclosure are disclosed. The plug-in unit includes at least one stab configured to engage a bus, a stab shaft coupled with a base of the at least one stab, and a stab translation mechanism configured to translate the stab shaft such that the at least one stab translates from a retracted position to an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Troy Micheal Bellows, Paul Thomas Krause, Dean Thomas Meyer
  • Patent number: 9855507
    Abstract: A portable gaming and entertainment system (or “environment”) for use with a game console and related components that allows the user thereof to easily, safely and conveniently transport the system. The system comprises a case having a lid pivotally attached to a base. One or more custom inserts are provided to securely receive the game console therein. The custom inserts permit the system to be usable with a variety of supported game consoles. The lid includes a monitor and speakers, and is operative to be opened and maintained at a position to provide a desirable viewing angle for a user. The lid closes against the base to enclose the game console and other related components so that the user may easily transport and/or store the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: G.A.E.M.S., Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Thomas Mercier, Parker Chou, Ryan Moore
  • Publication number: 20170333787
    Abstract: A portable gaming and entertainment system (or “environment”) for use with a game console and related components that allows the user thereof to easily, safely and conveniently transport the system. The system comprises a case having a lid pivotally attached to a base. One or more custom inserts are provided to securely receive the game console therein. The custom inserts permit the system to be usable with a variety of supported game consoles. The lid includes a monitor and speakers, and is operative to be opened and maintained at a position to provide a desirable viewing angle for a user. The lid closes against the base to enclose the game console and other related components so that the user may easily transport and/or store the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Dean Thomas Mercier, Parker Chou, Ryan Moore
  • Publication number: 20170260812
    Abstract: A method and system for a hole opener are provided. The hole opener includes a shaft including a plurality of axial slots formed in an outer periphery and spaced circumferentially about the shaft, a plate coupled to the outer periphery between each pair of slots, the plate including fastening wings that extend radially outwardly from each circumferential end of the plate, and a blade extending radially outwardly from a respective one of the plurality of axial slots between a fastening wing of each of adjacent plates, the blade coupled to each fastening wing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Timmy Dean Thomas, Cliff Allen Thomas
  • Publication number: 20170189801
    Abstract: A portable gaming and entertainment system (or “environment”) for use with a game console and related components that allows the user thereof to easily, safely and conveniently transport the system. The system comprises a case having a lid pivotally attached to a base. One or more custom inserts are provided to securely receive the game console therein. The custom inserts permit the system to be usable with a variety of supported game consoles. The lid includes a monitor and speakers, and is operative to be opened and maintained at a position to provide a desirable viewing angle for a user. The lid closes against the base to enclose the game console and other related components so that the user may easily transport and/or store the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Dean Thomas Mercier, Parker Chou, Ryan Moore
  • Patent number: 9689208
    Abstract: A method and system for a hole opener are provided. The hole opener includes a shaft including a plurality of axial slots formed in an outer periphery and spaced circumferentially about the shaft, a plate coupled to the outer periphery between each pair of slots, the plate including fastening wings that extend radially outwardly from each circumferential end of the plate, and a blade extending radially outwardly from a respective one of the plurality of axial slots between a fastening wing of each of adjacent plates, the blade coupled to each fastening wing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Bit Brokers International, Ltd.
    Inventors: Timmy Dean Thomas, Cliff Allen Thomas
  • Publication number: 20170135235
    Abstract: A display device with a support member selectively converted between a support stand for supporting the display device for viewing, and a carrying handle for conveniently carrying the display device. A mounting apparatus may be mounted on a rear side of a display device that has a support member selectively convertable to be a support stand for supporting the display device for viewing, or a carrying handle for conveniently carrying the display device. The support member has an internal swivel assembly that guides the support member along a fixed path between a support stand mode and a carrying handle mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Dean Thomas Mercier, Kevin O'Doherty
  • Publication number: 20170119156
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems and techniques relating to stadium seats or a seat cushions composed of materials configured in a sandwich construction. In some implementations, an apparatus, systems, or methods can include a durable bottom layer that is adapted to provide traction on a bottom surface of the portable composite stadium seat cushion, an insulating core layer that is adapted to provide contoured and cushioned support for sitting on the portable composite stadium seat cushion, and a pliable top layer that is resilient and protects the core layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Matthew Dean Thomas
  • Patent number: D1017702
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: UpSwitch, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin O'Doherty, Dean Thomas Mercier, John Smith