Patents by Inventor Gerald Thomas
Gerald 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: 20180235206Abstract: A composition and method for stabilizing DNA in saliva at room temperature. The composition comprises a denaturing agent, a chelating agent, a biocide and trehalose in a gel formulation. Such a composition is re-hydrated upon contact with saliva. Also included are means for storing the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: OASIS DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATIONInventors: MARY LAUGHLIN, ROBERT L BUCK, GERALD A THOMAS
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Patent number: 10005908Abstract: Cyanine dye compounds having a substituted methine moiety that are nucleic acid stains, particularly for fluorescent staining of RNA, including compounds having the formula where R1 is a C1-C6 alkyl, sulfoalkyl, carboxyalkyl or C1-C6 alkoxy; each R2 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, fused benzo, trifluoromethyl, amino, sulfo, carboxy and halogen, that is optionally further substituted; at least one of R3, R4, and R5 is an alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cyclic, or heterocyclic moiety that is optionally substituted by alkyl, amino, aminoalkyl, carboxy, nitro, or halogen; and the remaining R3, R4 or R5 are hydrogen; X is S, O, or Se; and D is a substituted or unsubstituted pyridinium, quinolinium or benzazolium moiety.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Jason Dallwig, David Hagen, Ching-Ying Cheung, Gerald Thomas, Stephen Yue
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Patent number: 9945428Abstract: A transmission utilizes a three clutch module. The clutch module may be pre-assembled before it is assembled into the transmission. All three clutch packs are splined to a common shell at their outer diameter. One of the clutch pistons passes through openings in the clutch pack of one of the other clutches. The common shell is fixedly coupled to a hollow shaft through which the transmission input shaft protrudes. Pressurized fluid to engage the three clutches is routed through axial passageways in the input shaft.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2013Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Gregory Daniel Goleski, Steven Gerald Thomas, Jeffrey Edward Maurer
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Patent number: 9858603Abstract: A card reader is provided with a read head with a slot and is configured to be coupled to a mobile device and has a slot for swiping a magnetic stripe of a card. The read head reads data on the magnetic stripe and produces a raw magnetic signal indicative of data stored on the magnetic stripe. A power supply is coupled to wake-up electronics and a microcontroller. An output jack is adapted to be inserted in a port of the mobile device and deliver an output jack signal to the mobile device. The wake-up electronics is powered by a microphone bias of a mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Square, Inc.Inventors: Kartik Lamba, Amish Babu, Michael Shyh-yen Ho, Adam David Peter Rothschild, Gerald Thomas Ryle, Jack Dorsey, James M. McKelvey
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Patent number: 9847996Abstract: A system, method, and computer readable medium that facilitate user authentication via voice biometrics in a network system featuring interactive voice response system access is provided. The voice biometric authentication mechanisms alleviate identity theft occurring via specific interactive voice response transactions. A voice biometrics authentication system interfaces with an interactive network platform and may be hosted by a third party provider of voice biometric technologies.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2015Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: West CorporationInventors: Andrea Whitmore, Aaron Scott Fisher, Steven John Schanbacher, Andrew Lawrence Groothuis, Jacob Ginsburg, Gerald Thomas Annin, Pamela J. Jacobs
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Patent number: 9797815Abstract: A breath analysis system that includes a handle assembly with an analysis cartridge on an upper end thereof. The handle includes a main body portion with a pressure opening and a pressure transducer therein. The analysis cartridge includes a main body portion with an upper portion that defines a breath chamber, a lower portion that defines a fluid chamber and a filter assembly that is movable between a breath capture position and an analysis position. The filter assembly has an opening defined therethrough. In the breath capture position, the opening partially defines the breath chamber and in the analysis position the opening partially defines the fluid chamber. The system also includes an analysis device with a case, a door, a controller that controls the motor and a fluorescence detection assembly and a rotation assembly positioned in the case interior. The rotation assembly includes a shroud with a funnel portion for receiving the analysis cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Pulse Health LLCInventors: Steve Cooper, Neal Andrews, Martin Krauss, Andrew E. King, Maura Mahon, Weston Myler, James Ingle, Gerald Thomas, Rachel Dreilinger, David Barsic, Rick Myers, Craig Carlsen, Scot Herbst, Brian Young, Juven Lara, Charles Noll
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Publication number: 20170284905Abstract: An analysis cartridge the includes a main body portion and a filter assembly. The main body portion includes an upper portion that defines an upper chamber and a lower portion that defines a fluid chamber. The filter assembly is movable along a filter assembly path between a first position and a second position. The filter assembly has an opening defined therethrough. In the first position, the opening partially defines the upper chamber and in the second position the opening partially defines the fluid chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Martin Krauss, Maura Mahon, Andrew King, Steve Cooper, James Ingle, Gerald Thomas, David Barsic, Neal Andrews, Brian Young, Juven Lara, Charles Noll
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Publication number: 20170242018Abstract: Methods, systems and reagents are provided for detecting and quantifying carbonyl containing moieties in a variety of sample types. The amount of time elapsed from capturing of the carbonyl containing moieties from a sample to the detection of the carbonyl containing moieties is less than about 2 hours. Compounds are provided to facilitate labeling and detection of the carbonyl containing moieties.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Gerald Thomas, Juven Lara, Charles Noll, Brian Young, Craig Carlsen, Maura Mahon, James Ingle
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Publication number: 20170199125Abstract: A breath analysis system that includes a handle assembly with an analysis cartridge on an upper end thereof. The handle includes a main body portion with a pressure opening and a pressure transducer therein. The analysis cartridge includes a main body portion with an upper portion that defines a breath chamber, a lower portion that defines a fluid chamber and a filter assembly that is movable between a breath capture position and an analysis position. The filter assembly has an opening defined therethrough. In the breath capture position, the opening partially defines the breath chamber and in the analysis position the opening partially defines the fluid chamber. The system also includes an analysis device with a case, a door, a controller that controls the motor and a fluorescence detection assembly and a rotation assembly positioned in the case interior. The rotation assembly includes a shroud with a funnel portion for receiving the analysis cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Steve Cooper, Neal Andrews, Maura Mahon, Rachel Dreilinger, David Barsic, Weston Myler, Martin Krauss, Scot Herbst, James Ingle, Gerald Thomas, Rich Myers, Brian Young, Juven Lara, Charles Noll
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Patent number: 9694984Abstract: A conveying device for conveyed goods, comprising a conveying rake having at least one prong, and a first drive assembly which is operatively connected to the conveying rake. The conveying rake is drivable by the first drive assembly so as to perform a reciprocating movement in the conveying direction and to perform a reciprocating movement in a penetration direction. The conveying device furthermore has a mating rake having at least one prong, and a second drive assembly which is operatively connected to the mating rake. The mating rake is displaceable in the conveying direction in relation to the conveying rake, so as to clamp conveyed goods between the prong of the conveying rake and the assigned prong of the mating rake. A method for operating a conveying device for conveyed goods is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: OPTIMA pharma GmbHInventors: Thomas Pospiech, Gerald Thomas, Jürgen Rothbauer
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Patent number: 9676668Abstract: A dry mix for a composite cement is described. The dry mix includes a calcium-containing material, an aluminum-containing material, a lithium-containing accelerant, a retarder, and a pozzolanic additive that contains a soluble sulfur salt. The pozzolanic additive preferably includes a soluble sulfur salt at a fraction greater than approximately 0.2% by weight. The pozzolanic additive may be a fly ash, and is preferably a class C fly ash. A powdered additive for use with a pre-prepared dry mix for a calcium aluminate cement is also described. The powdered additive includes a lithium-containing accelerant, a retarder, and a pozzolanic additive that contains a soluble sulfur salt.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: REDI-MIX, LLCInventors: Clinton Wesley Pike, Gerald Thomas Gaubert, Jr., Armando Perez Barcenas
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Publication number: 20170143128Abstract: A balance and stability system for use by an individual who is required to maintain a standing position for a prolonged period includes a balance reference and support pad positioned to contact the individual at their shins while standing at a work station, which balance and support pad is mounted on a support structure including an elongate support arm such that the pad is at the proper vertical and horizontal location to provide a balance point of contact with the individual's shins and, yet, a completely open space is provided between the pad and the floor to thereby allow for free movement of the individual's feet forward, backward, and side-to-side.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Catherine DeNardo SITEK, Gerald Thomas Sitek
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Publication number: 20170131710Abstract: A system for monitoring machine tool health is disclosed. The system includes a machine tool and a central data server configured to receive, process, and send data. A plurality of sensors are associated with the machine tool, and the sensors are configured to measure operating parameters of the machine tool that relate to potential failure of a machine tool component. The sensors also are configured to send data relative to the measured operating parameters to the central data server. A system for enterprise resource planning is configured to receive data from the central data server, analyze the received data to determine whether preventive maintenance is indicated for the machine tool, and schedule preventive maintenance for the machine tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Yujie Chen, George Koruthu Mathai, Thomas Michael Garland, Gerald Thomas Otten, Cary John Lyons, Thimmaiah Kumbera Ganapathi
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Patent number: 9595033Abstract: A method is provided of transmitting information with a communication protocol to a mobile device. A card reader is provided with a read head that has a slot for swiping a magnetic stripe of a card, an output jack and device electronics that includes a microcontroller. The read head is used to read data on a magnetic stripe of a card. A raw magnetic signal is produced indicative of data stored on the magnetic stripe. The raw magnetic head signal is converted into a processed digital signal that the microcontroller can interpret. A synchronous Manchester encoded stream is produced that makes a greater number of 0 crossings. A Manchester encoded stream output jack signal is delivered to the mobile device through the output jack.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Square, Inc.Inventors: Kartik Lamba, Amish Babu, Michael Shyh-yen Ho, Adam David Peter Rothschild, Gerald Thomas Ryle, Jack Dorsey, James M. McKelvey
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Patent number: 9546930Abstract: An analysis cartridge the includes a main body portion and a filter assembly. The main body portion includes an upper portion that defines an upper chamber and a lower portion that defines a fluid chamber. The filter assembly is movable along a filter assembly path between a first position and a second position. The filter assembly has an opening defined therethrough. In the first position, the opening partially defines the upper chamber and in the second position the opening partially defines the fluid chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: PULSE HEATH LLCInventors: Martin Krauss, Maura Mahon, Andrew E. King, Steve Cooper, James Ingle, Gerald Thomas, David Barsic, Neal Andrews, Brian Young, Juven Lara, Charles Noll
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Publication number: 20160370378Abstract: Fluorescence chromophores such as phenylene diamine derivatives can undergo oxidative coupling and polymerization to form optical, colorimetric and fluorogenic, multimers and polymers. The presence of carbonyl containing moieties such as aldehydes and ketones under favorable environmental conditions can initiate, catalyze, accelerate and modulate this reaction which in turn provides a mechanism for the detection and quantitation of such moieties. Selected phenylene diamine derivatives can be used for the detection and quantitation of aldehyde and ketones via measurement of the reaction and the associated spectroscopic transformation. In particular, the use of meta-phenylene diamine (rnPDA) and related compounds for aldehyde detection and quantitation is described. The method provides a convenient means for monitoring aldehyde and ketone levels without use of separation steps. The method is applicable to kinetic and quasi-endpoint detection assay formats.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Gerald THOMAS, Brian YOUNG, Juven LARA, Charles NOLL, James INGLE
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Patent number: 9512901Abstract: A family of transmission gearing arrangements produces up to nine forward and one reverse speed ratios by selective engagement of three shift elements in various combinations. Each disclosed transmission includes four planetary gear sets and six elements. Two of the arrangements feature planetary gear sets that are separated radially and are particularly suited to applications that require reduced axial length.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Steven Gerald Thomas, Reid Alan Baldwin
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Patent number: 9495676Abstract: A method of transmitting information to a mobile device includes providing a read head with a slot for swiping a magnetic stripe of a card, a power supply coupled to wake-up electronics and a microcontroller. The wake-up electronics are powered by a microphone bias of a mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Square, Inc.Inventors: Kartik Lamba, Amish Babu, Adam David Peter Rothschild, Michael Shyh-yen Ho, Gerald Thomas Ryle, Jack Dorsey, James M. McKelvey
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Patent number: 9494495Abstract: A breath analysis system that includes a handle assembly with an analysis cartridge on an upper end thereof. The handle includes a main body portion with a pressure opening and a pressure transducer therein. The analysis cartridge includes a main body portion with an upper portion that defines a breath chamber, a lower portion that defines a fluid chamber and a filter assembly that is movable between a breath capture position and an analysis position. The filter assembly has an opening defined therethrough. In the breath capture position, the opening partially defines the breath chamber and in the analysis position the opening partially defines the fluid chamber. The system also includes an analysis device with a case, a door, a controller that controls the motor and a fluorescence detection assembly and a rotation assembly positioned in the case interior. The rotation assembly includes a shroud with a funnel portion for receiving the analysis cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: PULSE HEALTH LLCInventors: Steve Cooper, Neal Andrews, Maura Mahon, Rachel Dreilinger, David Barsic, Weston Myler, Martin Krauss, Scot Herbst, James Ingle, Gerald Thomas, Rick Myers, Brian Young, Juven Lara, Charles Noll
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Publication number: 20160304719Abstract: Cyanine dye compounds having a substituted methine moiety that are nucleic acid stains, particularly for fluorescent staining of RNA, including compounds having the formula where R1 is a C1-C6 alkyl, sulfoalkyl, carboxyalkyl or C1-C6 alkoxy; each R2 is independently selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, fused benzo, trifluoromethyl, amino, sulfo, carboxy and halogen, that is optionally further substituted; at least one of R3, R4, and R5 is an alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cyclic, or heterocyclic moiety that is optionally substituted by alkyl, amino, aminoalkyl, carboxy, nitro, or halogen; and the remaining R3, R4 or R5 are hydrogen; X is S, O, or Se; and D is a substituted or unsubstituted pyridinium, quinolinium or benzazolium moiety.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Jason DALLWIG, David HAGEN, Ching-Ying CHEUNG, Gerald THOMAS, Stephen YUE