Patents by Inventor J. Thomas Walker

J. Thomas Walker 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).

  • Floor display system with interactive features and variable image rotation
    Patent number: 7629896
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a floor display system with variable image orientation. Embodiments may further relate to networked data distribution and management; interactivity; image-enhancing optics; controlled audio; a protective covering; an anti-slip feature; fragrance technology; theft prevention; deployment in a track-and-trench system; specialized positioning mechanisms; and lightweight, flexible implementations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Intellimat, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, Bradley J. Blum, Dwight P. Duston, Kobby Greenberg, Boaz Harari, Youval Katzman, William Kokonaski, Joseph A. Thibodeau, J. Thomas Walker, Barry H. Whalen
  • Floor display system with interactive features
    Patent number: 6982649
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a floor display system with interactive features. The floor display system may be arranged in a public place, and be configured to display electronically modifiable arbitrary content, such as advertising or other informational content. The floor display system may be configured to detect an indication of the presence or activity of a person in the vicinity, and upon detecting the indication, perform a corresponding action in response, such as generating a predetermined display or audio output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Intellimats, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, J. Thomas Walker, Barry H. Whalen, Joseph A. Thibodeau, Bradley J. Blum, Dwight P. Duston, William Kokonaski
  • Attachable modular electronic systems
    Publication number: 20040142603
    Abstract: A apparatus having layers. A first layer has a conductive adhesive region and a non-conductive adhesive region. A second layer has an electronic component in electrical connection to the conductive adhesive regions in the first layer so that the conductive adhesive regions provide contact points for the electronic component. A third layer has an adhesive material to couple the apparatus to an object. A forth layer substantially covers the third layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventor: J. Thomas Walker
  • Floor display system with interactive features
    Publication number: 20040001002
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a floor display system with interactive features. The floor display system may be arranged in a public place, and be configured to display electronically modifiable arbitrary content, such as advertising or other informational content. The floor display system may be configured to detect an indication of the presence or activity of a person in the vicinity, and upon detecting the indication, perform a corresponding action in response, such as generating a predetermined display or audio output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Ronald D. Blum, J. Thomas Walker, Barry H. Whalen, Joseph A. Thibodeau, Bradley J. Blum, Dwight P. Duston, William Kokonaski