Patents by Inventor Jeff Thomas

Jeff 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: 11944373
    Abstract: An intravascular catheter for peri-vascular and/or peri-urethral tissue ablation includes multiple needles advanced through supported guide tubes which expand around a central axis to engage the interior surface of the wall of the renal artery or other vessel of a human body allowing the injection an ablative fluid for ablating tissue, and/or nerve fibers in the outer layer or deep to the outer layer of the vessel, or in prostatic tissue. The system may also include a means to limit and/or adjust the depth of penetration of the ablative fluid into and beyond the tissue of the vessel wall. The catheter may also include structures which provide radial and/or lateral support to the guide tubes so that the guide tubes expand uniformly and maintain their position against the interior surface of the vessel wall as the sharpened injection needles are advanced to penetrate into the vessel wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Ablative Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Fischell, Tim A. Fischell, Robert Ryan Ragland, Darrin James Kent, Andy Edward Denison, Eric Thomas Johnson, Jeff Alan Burke, Christopher Scott Hayden
  • Patent number: 11944900
    Abstract: A system and method for establishing a gaming session via cloud services with a first device, receiving information at the first device to establish a connection with a second device, and receiving at the first device instructions from the second device via the connection, wherein the instructions control an aspect of the gaming session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: SOUTH PARK DIGITAL STUDIOS LLC
    Inventors: Jordan Thomas, Jeff Lake, Michael Kelly, Kain Shin, Stephen Alexander
  • Patent number: 11943876
    Abstract: Pre-connected analyte sensors are provided. A pre-connected analyte sensor includes a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor. The sensor carrier includes a substrate configured for mechanical coupling of the sensor to testing, calibration, or wearable equipment. The sensor carrier also includes conductive contacts for electrically coupling sensor electrodes to the testing, calibration, or wearable equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Halac, John Charles Barry, Becky L. Clark, Chris W. Dring, John Michael Gray, Kris Elliot Higley, Jeff Jackson, David A. Keller, Ted Tang Lee, Jason Mitchell, Kenneth Pirondini, David Rego, Ryan Everett Schoonmaker, Peter C. Simpson, Craig Thomas Gadd, Kyle Thomas Stewart, John Stanley Hayes
  • Publication number: 20240059052
    Abstract: A sheathing system that envelops a building structure combines lightweight structural layers and a high R-value insulation layer. The insulation layer includes a coated insulation product formed with a low GWP blowing agent composition that is capable of achieving a 180-day R/in insulation value of at least 5. The coated insulation product includes a foam product that is coated with a barrier coating. The collective layers of the sheathing system offer the benefits of decreased thickness, reduced weight, improved thermal insulation, improved structural strength, improved nailability, improved fire performance, and enhanced energy efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Hai FU, Shu SITU-LOEWENSTEIN, Xiaomin GUO, Chase BOUDREAUX, Jeff THOMAS, Mitchell WEEKLEY, Christine HEPPE, Laura FRAZIER
  • Publication number: 20240059856
    Abstract: A sheathing system that envelops a building structure is provided, combining lightweight structural layers and a high R-value insulation layer. The insulation layer includes a coated insulation product with a reduced fluorinated blowing agent concentration, while maintaining acceptable thermal properties. The coated insulation product includes a foam product that is coated with a barrier coating. The barrier coating includes a polymer having a minimum degree of crystallinity and at least one additive. The collective layers of the sheathing system offer the benefits of decreased thickness, reduced weight, improved thermal insulation, improved structural strength, improved nailability, improved fire performance, and enhanced energy efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Hai FU, Shu SITU-LOEWENSTEIN, Xiaomin GUO, Chase BOUDREAUX, Jeff THOMAS, Mitchell WEEKLEY, Christine HEPPE, Laura FRAZIER, Ty ROGERS, Saul SALGADO
  • Publication number: 20230363314
    Abstract: A header for an agricultural harvester including an infeed conveyor having a fore end and an aft end, a center knife drive disposed adjacent to and forwardly of the infeed conveyor, and a knife drive cover covering the center knife drive. The knife drive cover includes a main body substantially covering an entire width of the center knife drive, and a seed saver extending rearwardly from an aft end of the main body. The seed saver is substantially planar, includes a width substantially the same as a width of the infeed conveyor, and defines a plane substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the infeed conveyor. The seed saver is integrated with the knife drive cover. As such, the seed saver is secured to the header without need for metal brackets and other associated mounting hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Stephen Todderud, Jeff Thomas, Brian P. Crow
  • Publication number: 20230309441
    Abstract: A method for dynamically operating a header float system of an agricultural vehicle having a header movably mounted to a frame of the agricultural vehicle by an actuator. The method includes: determining a target ground reaction force between the header and a ground surface located below the header, determining an actual ground reaction force between the header and the ground surface, comparing the actual ground reaction force to the target ground reaction force, and upon determining that the actual ground reaction force differs from the target ground reaction force by a predetermined amount, operating the actuator to reduce a difference in value between the actual ground reaction force and the target ground reaction force. An agricultural vehicle having a header operated as described above is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Jeff Thomas, Joel T. Cook, Cory Douglas Hunt, Jethro Martin, Joseph Woelfling
  • Publication number: 20230122141
    Abstract: A foamable polymer composition is disclosed comprising a thermoplastic matrix polymer composition, and a tri-blend blowing agent composition. The tri-blend blowing agent comprises 5 wt. % to 55 wt. % of a fluorinated alkene having a GWP less than 5; 30 wt. % to 80 wt. % of a first co-blowing agent comprising a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) blowing agent having a GWP less than 200; and 0.25 to 25 wt. % of a second co-blowing agent comprising an HFC blowing agent having a GWP above 500. The tri-blend blowing agent composition has a total GWP of less than 550.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Chase Boudreaux, Mitchell Weekley, Jeff Thomas, Christine Heppe, Billie Harris, Barbara Fabian, Xiangmin Han, Laura Frazier
  • Patent number: 11617305
    Abstract: A crop ramp for use in a combine header is provided. The crop ramp includes a flat section, a curved section, and a flange. The flat section facilitates coupling the crop ramp to a cutterbar of the combine header. The curved section extends from the flat section. The curved section is configured to facilitate transfer of crop to a belt system of the combine header. The crop is transferred in a first direction defined from the flat section to the curved section. The flange extends from the curved section. The flange is configured to hover above the belt system of the combine header to prevent dirt from flowing in a second direction which is opposite to the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Thomas, Benjamin Kemmerer, Herbert M. Farley, Scott Deichmann
  • Publication number: 20230096736
    Abstract: A foamed polymeric insulation product comprises a polymeric foam formed from a foamable polymer composition comprising: a) a thermoplastic matrix polymer composition, and b) a blowing agent composition. A barrier coating is formed on at least one of the first major surface and the second major surface, the barrier coating being formed from a barrier coating composition comprising a dispersion of at least one polymer comprising at least one polymer selected from polyvinylidene dichloride (PVDC), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinyl alcohol, ethylene vinyl alcohol, polyurethane, styrene butadiene (SBR), and combinations or copolymers thereof; and a viscosity modifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Chase Boudreaux, Jeff Thomas, Mitchell Weekley, Christine Heppe, Laura Frazier
  • Patent number: 11573117
    Abstract: A gas meter is configured for diagnostics using differential pressure (DP) measurements. The configurations include executable instructions to actively manage the DP sensor. These instructions active the DP sensor only during stable flow and, where applicable, for a defined test time period. This feature manages power consumption to maintain battery life with acceptable standards or regulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Natural Gas Solutions North America, LLC
    Inventors: Roman Leon Artiuch, Jeff Thomas Martin, Paul Stephen Hooks
  • Patent number: 11503766
    Abstract: A header for a combine harvester includes a conveyor belt for conveying crop material in a conveyance direction, and an adjusting device for adjusting a tension of the conveyor belt. The adjusting device includes a cable that is movable with respect to a frame member of the header. A portion of the cable that is either directly or indirectly attached to one end of a roller for the conveyor belt extends either parallel to or substantially parallel to a tensioning direction of the conveyor belt for adjusting the tension of the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt may be an infeed conveyor belt or a lateral conveyor belt of a draper header, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Todderud, Jeff Thomas, Blaine R. Noll, Benjamin Kemmerer, Kevin Ward
  • Publication number: 20220333963
    Abstract: A sensor unit that is configured to improve the non-contact, magnetic interface on a gas meter. The configurations may include a pair of magnets that co-rotate in response to a magnet internal to the gas meter. At least one of the magnets may also move longitudinally in proximity to the internal magnet. This feature aligns the magnets with one another to ensure proper magnetic coupling with the internal magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Jeff Thomas Martin, Roman Leon Artiuch, Richard Jin Yao, Jeffrey Raynal
  • Publication number: 20220272901
    Abstract: A header for a combine harvester includes a conveyor belt for conveying crop material in a conveyance direction, and an adjusting device for adjusting a tension of the conveyor belt. The adjusting device includes a cable that is movable with respect to a frame member of the header. A portion of the cable that is either directly or indirectly attached to one end of a roller for the conveyor belt extends either parallel to or substantially parallel to a tensioning direction of the conveyor belt for adjusting the tension of the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt may be an infeed conveyor belt or a lateral conveyor belt of a draper header, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Todderud, Jeff Thomas, Blaine R. Noll, Benjamin Kemmerer, Kevin Ward
  • Publication number: 20220226527
    Abstract: Apparatuses for generation of a sterilizing agent, for example chlorine dioxide, in a spray bottle, methods of forming an apparatus, and methods of use thereof are provided. The apparatus may include a tube housing a packet containing a reactant disposed within the interior of the packet. The tube prevents overexpansion of the packet in the presence of an initiating agent. The apparatus may include an openable capsule that houses a packet containing a reactant disposed within the interior of the packet. The capsule includes holes for the transmission of liquid or humid air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventor: Jeff Thomas
  • Patent number: 11382262
    Abstract: A header for an agricultural harvester having a cutterbar lockout control mechanism that can be set in flex or rigid modes independent of the position of the cutterbar assembly. The cutterbar lockout control mechanism may be set to flex or rigid modes without the operator having to reach under the header, and the operator may reposition the cutterbar assembly without leaving the cab. Also, a method for setting the operating mode of a cutterbar assembly of a header for an agricultural harvester, and a method for repositioning a cutterbar assembly of a header for an agricultural harvester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Thomas, Blaine R. Noll, Benjamin Kemmerer, Joel T. Cook
  • Patent number: 11375662
    Abstract: A cleaning and tailings system of an agricultural harvester including an upper sieve and a lower sieve spaced from the upper sieve. A clean grain sheet is disposed below the lower sieve, and a tailings sheet is disposed below the clean grain sheet for receiving grain from the lower sieve and upper sieve. A tailings auger is disposed about a forward end of the tailings sheet, and a sensor is disposed about an inlet of the tailings auger for sensing impact of grain received by the tailings sheet. A controller is in communication with the sensor, wherein the controller is configured to determine an amount of grain received by the tailings sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Thomas, Curtis Frederick Hillen, Joshua Mark Beichner, Zachary Harmon
  • Publication number: 20220126254
    Abstract: Apparatuses for generation of a gas, for example chlorine dioxide, methods of forming an apparatus, and methods of use thereof are provided. The apparatus may include at least one pouch composed of a hydrophobic material and a reactant disposed within the interior of the pouch. The reactant generates a desired gas in the presence of an initiating agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Jeff Thomas, Tanja Miller
  • Patent number: D986672
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Jarett Alexander Volkoff, Jeff Thomas Burga, Wesley Alan Steen
  • Patent number: D1019546
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: WAHL CLIPPER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jeff Fleming, Jon Thomas Freas, Chad Aulwes