Patents by Inventor H. Thomas

H. 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: 9836790
    Abstract: A system comprises a memory operable to store a customer account, a first float account, and a second float account. The system further comprises a processor communicatively coupled to the memory. The processor may receive an electronic request for a currency exchange and determine exchange rates for exchanging a first currency for a second currency. The processor may also determine an optimal exchange rate. In response to determining the optimal exchange rate, the processor may determine a first amount of the first currency and associate the first amount with the customer account. The processor may also transfer the first amount of the first currency into the first float account and determine a second amount of the second currency. The processor is further able to associate the second amount with the second float account and transfer the second amount of the second currency to the customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: James G. Ronca, Joseph B. Castinado, Heather Dolan, Thomas E. Durbin, Richard H. Thomas
  • Patent number: 9830581
    Abstract: An automated banking machine is operated at least in part to data read from data bearing records. The machine is operative to carry out a financial transfer responsive at least in part to a determination that data read through a card reader of the machine corresponds to a financial account that is authorized to conduct a transaction through operation of the machine. The machine also includes a check acceptor operative to receive checks from machine users. The check acceptor is operative image checks and data resolved from check images is used in operation of the machine to cause financial transfers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
    Inventors: James Block, H. Thomas Graef, Paul D. Magee, Donald S. Nelson, Jr., James Meek, Daniel S. McIntyre, Mark A. Depietro, Natarajan Ramachandran
  • Publication number: 20170243447
    Abstract: In an example embodiment, an automated banking machine that allows a customer to employ a mobile wireless device for performing banking transactions. The customer may request assistance from a teller or other bank personnel at a remote location. An audio, and optionally video, communication may be initiated between the remote location and the customer. The customer may use either the automated banking machine, mobile wireless device, or both for communicating with the remote location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: James BLOCK, H. Thomas GRAEF, Paul D. MAGEE, Donald NELSON, James MEEK, Daniel S. McINTYRE, Mark A. DEPIETRO, Natarajan RAMACHANDRAN
  • Publication number: 20170244727
    Abstract: A tokenization system that includes a tokenizer, a token and alias directory, and a network node. The tokenizer is configured to generate tokens. The token and alias directory is configured to store tokens. The network node is configured to receive user information for a user and to determine a membership for an institution associated with the user based on the user information. The network node is configured to send an authorization request to an authorization processer in response to determining that the membership for the institution associated with the receiver indicates an in-network institution and to receive an authorization approval in response to sending the authorization request. The network node is further configured to send a token request to the tokenizer, to receive a token in response to the token request, and to store the token in the token and alias directory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Richard H. Thomas, Joseph B. Castinado
  • Publication number: 20170244717
    Abstract: An apparatus including an in-network transfer processor configured to receive a transfer request, a sender token, and a receiver token, to identify an institution associated with a sender based on the sender token, and to identify an institution associated with a receiver based on the receiver token. The in-network transfer processor is configured to facilitate an internal transfer to the sender when the sender and the receiver are the same user and to facilitate an internal transfer to the receiver when the sender and the receiver are different users. The in-network transfer processor is configured to facilitate a transfer to the receiver using service network resources when the membership for the institution associated with the receiver indicates an in-network institution and to facilitate a transfer to the institution associated with the receiver using secondary network resources when the membership for the institution associated with the receiver indicates an out-of-network institution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Richard H. Thomas, Joseph B. Castinado
  • Publication number: 20170244708
    Abstract: A token-based routing system that includes an out-of-network transfer processor configured to receive a transfer request, a sender token, and a receiver token and to identify an institution associated with a sender based on the sender token. The out-of-network transfer processor is configured to determine a membership for an institution associated with a receiver based on the receiver token. The out-of-network transfer processor is configured to facilitate a transfer from the institution associated with the sender to the receiver using service network resources in response to determining that the membership for the institution associated with the receiver indicates an in-network institution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Richard H. Thomas, Joseph B. Castinado
  • Publication number: 20170236101
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates to cause financial transfers responsive at least in part to data read from data bearing records. The automated banking machine includes a card reader that is operative to read card data corresponding to financial accounts from user cards. The card data is linked in at least one data store to data indicating that the card data corresponds to a financial account that is authorized to be used to conduct at least one transaction through use of the automated banking machine. The automated banking machine may be used to carry out financial transfers involving financial accounts by users who are determined to be authorized users of such accounts. Data corresponding to a financial account can also be linked to a mobile wireless device so as to enable financial transfers by authorized users of such accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Sathish M. IRUDAYAM, Nicholas SCHOTT, Willis MILLER, Matthew R. ZAUGG, James BLOCK, H. Thomas GRAEF, Natarajan RAMACHANDRAN, Jeffrey M. ENRIGHT, Mark A. DOUGLASS
  • Publication number: 20170233623
    Abstract: Disclosed are the use of fluorine substituted olefins, including tetra- and penta-fluoropropenes, in a variety of applications, including in methods of depositing catalyst on a solid support, methods of sterilizing articles, cleaning methods and compositions, methods of applying medicaments, fire extinguishing/suppression compositions and methods, flavor formulations, fragrance formulations and inflating agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Rajiv R. Singh, Hang T. Pham, David P. Wilson, Raymond H. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20170233624
    Abstract: Liquid compositions for use in compression refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems in which a fluoroalkene containing from 3 to 4 carbon atoms and at least 1 but no more than 2 double bonds is combined with an effective amount to provide lubrication of an essentially miscible organic lubricant comprised of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and having a ratio of oxygen to carbon effective to provide a degree of miscibility with said fluoroalkene so that when up to five weight percent of lubricant is added to said fluoroalkene the refrigerant has one liquid phase at least one temperature between ?40 and +70° C. Methods for producing refrigeration and heating with the fluoroalkenes, alone or in combination with the disclosed lubricants, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Raymond H. Thomas, Rajiv R. Singh
  • Patent number: 9707316
    Abstract: Polymer compositions having one or more antioxidants providing high crosslink density and improved oxidation resistance to the polymer composition and methods for making same. Such polymer compositions can be used to make orthopedic implants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian H. Thomas, Dean M. Acker, Ray Gsell, Norman Stark
  • Patent number: 9694187
    Abstract: Aspects herein include an implantable medical device, such as an implantable cardiac rhythm management device. The implantable medical device can include a housing, control circuitry disposed within the housing, and telemetry circuitry in electrical communication with the control circuitry. The control circuitry can be configured to execute a post-procedural system check procedure after the expiration of a preselected first time period. The first time period can be greater than or equal to 0.5 hours and less than or equal to 48 hours. In various aspects, the post-procedural system check procedure can include measuring diagnostic properties for one or more electrodes of an electrical stimulation lead attached to the implantable medical device. The first time period can begin to elapse after detection of a triggering event or a command by a system operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Sheehan Seeberger, Scott R. Vanderlinde, Wyatt Keith Stahl, Imelda Wang, Scott H. Thomas
  • Patent number: 9697699
    Abstract: An automated banking machine that includes a check acceptor that is operative to receive checks from authorized machine users. The check acceptor is operable to continuously move a received check along its transport path while simultaneously rotationally orienting the check into alignment with the transport path. A check determined not to have at least one property of an acceptable check is returned to the machine user. Acceptable checks are processed and stored in the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems Division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: H. Thomas Graef, William Beskitt
  • Patent number: 9691233
    Abstract: In an example embodiment, a document holding cassettes that can be used in an automated banking machine that includes circuitry that is wirelessly powered through inductive coupling. The cassette can wirelessly communicate with the automated banking machine through induction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems, Division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Kenneth Turocy, William Beskitt, Mike Ryan, Eric Klein, David A. Peters, H. Thomas Graef
  • Patent number: 9669921
    Abstract: An active pylon noise control system for an aircraft includes a pylon structure connecting an engine system with an airframe surface of the aircraft and having at least one aperture to supply a gas or fluid therethrough, an intake portion attached to the pylon structure to intake a gas or fluid, a regulator connected with the intake portion via a plurality of pipes, to regulate a pressure of the gas or fluid, a plenum chamber formed within the pylon structure and connected with the regulator, and configured to receive the gas or fluid as regulated by the regulator, and a plurality of injectors in communication with the plenum chamber to actively inject the gas or fluid through the plurality of apertures of the pylon structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
    Inventors: Russell H. Thomas, Michael J. Czech, Alaa A. Elmiligui
  • Publication number: 20170152422
    Abstract: Disclosed are the use of fluorine substituted olefins, including tetra- and penta-fluoropropenes, in a variety of applications, including in methods of depositing catalyst on a solid support, methods of sterilizing articles, cleaning methods and compositions, methods of applying medicaments, fire extinguishing/suppression compositions and methods, flavor formulations, fragrance formulations and inflating agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Rajiv R. Singh, Hang T. Pham, David P. Wilson, Raymond H. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20170154334
    Abstract: A banking system operates responsive to data read from data bearing records. The system includes an automated banking machine comprising a card reader. The card reader includes a movable read head that can read card data along a magnetic stripe of a card that was inserted long-edge first. The card reader includes a card entry gate. The gate is opened for a card that is determined to be properly oriented for data reading. The card reader can encrypt card data, including account data. The machine also includes a PIN keypad. The card reader can send encrypted card data to the keypad. The keypad can decipher the encrypted card data. The keypad can encrypt both deciphered card data and a received user PIN. The card data and the PIN are usable by the machine to authorize a user to carry out a financial transfer involving the account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: David N. LEWIS, Jeffery M. ENRIGHT, Natarajan RAMACHANDRAN, Mark A. DOUGLASS, Timothy CREWS, Songtao MA, Randall W. JENKINS, H. Thomas GRAEF, Sathish M. IRUDAYAM, Klaus A. STEINBACH
  • Publication number: 20170137680
    Abstract: Provided is a method for selecting a lubricant and a refrigerant for use in a vapor-compression refrigeration device such that the combination of the lubricant and refrigerant produces a fluid system having a lubricant-rich phase and a refrigerant-rich phase, yet exhibits miscible-type properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: RAYMOND H. THOMAS, CHRISTOPHER J. SEETON, DAVID P. WILSON, SAMUEL F. YANA MOTTA, MARK W. SPATZ
  • Patent number: 9642942
    Abstract: The implantable scaffold matrix composition for osteogenic regeneration has a biodegradable polymer material selected from the group consisting of one or more of polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid, or polycaprolactone, or any combination thereof to provide a time release delivery of an osteogenic effect and further has a pharmaceutical composition selected from the group consisting of one or more of ibuprofen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), acetaminophen, or naproxen sodium or any combination thereof and wherein the implantable composition has a primary and a secondary time release. The primary time release being one of the polymer compositions; each time release extending occurring between 0 days and 19 days, both not being at 0 days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Nova Southeastern University
    Inventors: Mohamad Elazizi, Peter Murray, H. Thomas Temple
  • Patent number: 9640040
    Abstract: An automated banking machine operates to cause financial transfers responsive at least in part to data read from data bearing records. The automated banking machine includes a card reader that is operative to read card data corresponding to financial accounts from user cards. The card data is linked in at least one data store to data indicating that the card data corresponds to a financial account that is authorized to be used to conduct at least one transaction through use of the automated banking machine. The automated banking machine may be used to carry out financial transfers involving financial accounts by users who are determined to be authorized users of such accounts. Data corresponding to a financial account can also be linked to a mobile wireless device so as to enable financial transfers by authorized users of such accounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: Sathish M. Irudayam, Nicholas Schott, Willis Miller, Matthew R. Zaugg, James Block, H. Thomas Graef, Natarajan Ramachandran, Jeffrey M. Enright, Mark A. Douglass
  • Patent number: D794811
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Inventor: Monica H. Thomas