Patents by Inventor Greg Thomas

Greg 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: 20140336852
    Abstract: A method of determining fuel limits for an engine includes measuring an actual fuel value for the engine and creating a plurality of engine speed points. The method further includes calculating respective static fuel limit points for each of the engine speed points utilizing the actual fuel value. The static fuel limit points define and limit a rated power of the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jason Daniel Ozolins, John Patrick Dowell, Suseel Sukumaran, Greg Thomas Polkus, Atul George Tharakan
  • Publication number: 20140286913
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions that increase the mobilization, homing, expansion, and/or differentiation of stem cells and methods of using the same for the treatment of mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: David Bar-Or, Greg Thomas
  • Patent number: 8841307
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of inhibiting the effects of platelet activating factor (PAF). For instance, a disease or condition mediated by PAF (particularly inflammation) can be treated or platelet aggregation can be inhibited. The invention also provides a method of inhibiting the production and/or release of interleukin 8 (IL-8) by cells. The effects of PAF and the production and/or release of IL-8 are inhibited according to the invention by a compound of the formula: wherein R1 and R2 are defined in the application, or a physiologically-acceptable salt thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: David Bar-Or, C. Gerald Curtis, Nagaraja K. R. Rao, Greg Thomas
  • Publication number: 20140214304
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for determining a surge level of a compressor. In one embodiment, a method for an engine comprises updating a stored estimate of a surge level of a compressor responsive to detection of a surge event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: James Robert Mischler, Luke Henry, Greg Thomas Polkus
  • Publication number: 20140208739
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for adjusting a flow of exhaust gas in an exhaust gas recirculation system. In one embodiment, a method for an engine comprises controlling a flow of exhaust gas through an exhaust gas recirculation system of an engine system based on a choke level of a turbocharger. For example, the flow of exhaust gas in the exhaust gas recirculation system may be reduced to within a threshold of a choke level of the turbocharger, in response to an ambient condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: James Robert Mischler, Luke Henry, Greg Thomas Polkus
  • Publication number: 20140067228
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for engine operation with a degraded turbocharger. In one embodiment, a method for an engine comprises reducing mass flow through a first turbocharger while continuing engine operation and adjusting operation of a second turbocharger in response to detected degradation of the first turbocharger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Greg Thomas Polkus, Daniel Edward Loringer, James Robert Mischler, Neil Xavier Blythe, Luke Henry, Matthew John Malone
  • Publication number: 20140067236
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for lowering exhaust gas temperature. In one embodiment, a method comprises increasing an air-to-fuel ratio of an engine in response to an exhaust gas temperature exceeding a threshold temperature value to lower the exhaust gas temperature to a temperature below the threshold temperature value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Luke Henry, Daniel Edward Loringer, James Robert Mischler, Neil Xavier Blythe, Matthew John Malone, Greg Thomas Polkus
  • Patent number: 8657984
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a grid-stiffened panel which incorporates a network of fluid channels and passageways into the ribs and face sheet is described. The method is comprised of a base tooling assembly, an expansion tooling assembly, a composite prepreg, plugs, a face sheet and a network of valves and pumps, wherein the prepreg is draped over said expansion tooling and assembled with the base tooling assembly to form a rib structure. Channel plugs are placed therein such that gaps between adjacent expansion tooling blocks are filled, and the entire rib structure assembly is autoclaved. The face sheet may be comprised of a plurality of layers, whereby channels are machined into the lower layer(s). The upper layer(s) are bonded to the lower layer(s) to seal the channels, and said face sheet is bonded to the rib structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Andrew D. Williams, Richard Lee Underwood, Jr., Greg Thomas Busch
  • Publication number: 20140047834
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for regulating air flow through a two-stage turbocharger. In one embodiment, a method for an engine comprises, in response to a transient engine operating event, adjusting a provided amount of exhaust gas recirculation provided to an intake of the engine based on at least one of desired intake oxygen, one or more turbocharger conditions of a turbocharger, or a magnitude of the transient engine operating event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Greg Thomas Polkus, James Robert Mischler, Luke Henry
  • Publication number: 20140041384
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for controlling air flow in a two-stage turbocharger. In one example, an engine method comprises adjusting one or more exhaust gas recirculation valves to maintain a first turbocharger within a first air flow range, and adjusting a turbocharger bypass valve to maintain a second turbocharger within a second air flow range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: James Robert MISCHLER, Daniel Edward Loringer, Neil Xavier Blythe, Luke Henry, Matthew John Malone, Greg Thomas Polkus
  • Publication number: 20130345238
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of inhibiting the effects of platelet activating factor (PAF). For instance, a disease or condition mediated by PAF (particularly inflammation) can be treated or platelet aggregation can be inhibited. The invention also provides a method of inhibiting the production and/or release of interleukin 8 (IL-8) by cells. The effects of PAF and the production and/or release of IL-8 are inhibited according to the invention by a compound of the formula: wherein R1 and R2 are defined in the application, or a physiologically-acceptable salt thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: DMI Acquisition Corp.
    Inventors: David Bar-Or, C. Gerald Curtis, Nagaraja K.R. Rao, Greg Thomas
  • Publication number: 20130158719
    Abstract: A controller for an HVAC system, a compute-usable medium and an ERV are disclosed. In one embodiment, the controller includes: (1) an input terminal configured to receive feedback data from a first operating unit of the HVAC system, (2) an operation monitor configured to determine if the feedback data corresponds to a predetermined condition for the first operating unit and (3) a system director configured to operate a second operating unit of the HVAC system at a predetermined operating value corresponding to the predetermined condition and a number of occurrences of predetermined conditions associated with the first operating unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Justin McKie, Eric Perez, Greg Thomas
  • Patent number: 8455517
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of inhibiting the effects of platelet activating factor (PAF). For instance, a disease or condition mediated by PAF (particularly inflammation) can be treated or platelet aggregation can be inhibited. The invention also provides a method of inhibiting the production and/or release of interleukin 8 (IL-8) by cells. The effects of PAF and the production and/or release of IL-8 are inhibited according to the invention by a compound of the formula: wherein R1 and R2 are defined in the application, or a physiologically-acceptable salt thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: DMI Acquisition Corp.
    Inventors: David Bar-Or, C. Gerald Curtis, Nagaraja K. R. Rao, Greg Thomas
  • Publication number: 20130124111
    Abstract: An energy recovery ventilator (ERV) monitoring and reporting system and a method of monitoring and reporting information on an ERV. In one embodiment, the system includes: (1) a processor configured to carry out a plurality of monitoring and reporting functions on the ERV based on a model, and types and locations of sensors, of the ERV, (2) a memory coupled to the processor and configured to store data gathered from the sensors and (3) a commissioning database associated with the memory and configured to contain commissioning data regarding the model of the ERV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Justin McKie, Eric Perez, Greg Thomas
  • Patent number: 8440696
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of inhibiting the effects of platelet activating factor (PAF). For instance, a disease or condition mediated by PAF (particularly inflammation) can be treated or platelet aggregation can be inhibited. The invention also provides a method of inhibiting the production and/or release of interleukin 8 (IL-8) by cells. The effects of PAF and the production and/or release of IL-8 are inhibited according to the invention by a compound of the formula: wherein R1 and R2 are defined in the application, or a physiologically-acceptable salt thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: DMI Acquisition Corp.
    Inventors: David Bar-Or, C. Gerald Curtis, Nagaraja K. R. Rao, Greg Thomas
  • Publication number: 20130116951
    Abstract: A system for, and method of, monitoring and reporting ERV power consumption and service and maintenance needs. In one embodiment, the system includes: (1) a processor configured to carry out a plurality of monitoring and reporting functions related to ERV power consumption and service and maintenance needs based on a model, and types and locations of sensors, of the ERV, (2) a memory coupled to the processor and configured to store data gathered from the sensors and (3) a commissioning database associated with the memory and configured to contain commissioning data regarding the model of the ERV and the service and maintenance needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Justin McKie, Eric Perez, Greg Thomas
  • Publication number: 20130090769
    Abstract: In one aspect, a controller for an HVAC system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the controller includes: (1) an interface configured to receive feedback data from operating units of the HVAC system and transmit control data to the operating units, (2) an operation verifier configured to determine an individual operating status for each one of the operating units based on the feedback data and (3) a mode setter configured to distinctly operate each one in a predetermined operating procedure based on the determined operating status for each one.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Justin McKie, Eric Perez, Greg Thomas
  • Publication number: 20130087302
    Abstract: A heating ventilation and cooling system includes an energy recovery ventilator (ERV). The ERV is configured to produce an inlet airstream and an exhaust airstream. An enthalpy wheel within the energy recovery ventilator is operable to transport heat between the inlet and exhaust airstreams. A pressure transducer is configured to determine a backpressure across the enthalpy wheel. A controller is configured to determine, in response to the backpressure, an operational characteristic of the enthalpy wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: Lennox Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Justin McKie, Eric Perez, Greg Thomas, Steve Schneider
  • Publication number: 20120297540
    Abstract: An inflatable mattress and bolster assembly in which the mattress frame receives a series of individual inflatable air cells to form the mattress. Side bolsters are secured to the opposite long sides of the mattress frame by means of retaining straps. The air cells have end tabs that pass through holes in the side bolsters and attach the air cells to the long sides of the mattress frame. An inflatable safety rail is mounted on top of each of the side bolsters for added patient safety. The air cells, side bolsters and safety rails are all independently inflated so that they can be separately adjusted for firmness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: Greg Thomas, John Joseph Pelosi, John Laverack
  • Patent number: 8268830
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of inhibiting the effects of platelet activating factor (PAF). For instance, a disease or condition mediated by PAF (particularly inflammation) can be treated or platelet aggregation can be inhibited. The invention also provides a method of inhibiting the production and/or release of interleukin 8 (IL-8) by cells. The effects of PAF and the production and/or release of IL-8 are inhibited according to the invention by a compound of the formula: wherein R1 and R2 are defined in the application, or a physiologically-acceptable salt thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventors: David Bar-Or, C. Gerald Curtis, Nagaraja K. R. Rao, Greg Thomas