Patents by Inventor Joseph Thomas

Joseph 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: 11886338
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for forwarding a code word address are described. A memory subsystem, for example, may configure a code word including user data as a forwarded code word when the code word becomes unreliable or invalid close to or beyond an error recovery capability of the memory subsystem. The memory subsystem may configure the forwarded code word using a forwarded code word format and structure, which may include a bit field in the forwarded code word to indicate a code word condition and to store a quantity of duplicates of a forwarding address. When the memory subsystem receives a code word, the memory system may determine the code word as a forwarded code word such that the memory system may determine a forwarding address (e.g., from the code word). The memory subsystem may then use the forwarding address to access user data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Thomas Pawlowski
  • Patent number: 11878095
    Abstract: A medical probe includes a shaft, an expandable membrane and a probe maneuvering assembly (PMA). The shaft is configured for insertion into a cavity of an organ of a patient. The PMA is located inside the expandable membrane and includes a first elastic element, which is fitted along a longitudinal axis of the PMA and is configured to expand the membrane by shortening the PMA, and to collapse the membrane by elongating the PMA. The PMA further includes a second elastic element, which surrounds at least a portion of the first elastic element and is configured to deflect the membrane relative to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher Thomas Beeckler, Joseph Thomas Keyes, Kevin Justin Herrera, Alexander David Squires, Kevin Mark Okarski
  • Patent number: 11875396
    Abstract: A system for displaying a simulated room can comprise a projector, a wall structure element, a physical object, and a room customization station. The room customization station can view images of selectable products and allows a selection thereof to be displayed on the wall structure element or the physical object. The projector can display the selectable product(s) on the wall structure element or the physical object. The physical object can be adjustable in size for different selectable product sizes. The system can include a physical accessory placeable in the simulated room to facilitate visualization of how the physical accessory would appear in the simulated room with the selectable product. Further, the room customization station can prevent a portion of the images from being projected onto a physical feature in the simulated room and allow other portions of the images to be projected into a portion of the simulated room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Lowe's Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Blair Thomas Holt, Kurt James Jansen, Shannon Wadford Boggess, Randall Allen Miller, Paula Gragg Ferguson, Jeffrey Donald Key, Jeffrey Robert Pollard, Zeke Robert Markshausen, Garrett Lee Winther, Kathryn Soven, Carl David Sjunnesson, Kyle Fletcher, Elizabeth Spenko, Joseph Thomas Graceffa, Travis Schultz Lee, Aaron Randall Ferber
  • Patent number: 11873619
    Abstract: A guard for a radiator blower unit includes a body, a flange, and a lip. The body defines a first end, a second end, and a conduit extending from the first end to the second end. The flange is arranged at the first end to mount the body to a radiator frame such that the second end is directed towards the radiator blower unit. The flange defines a first aperture open to the conduit at the first end. The lip is arranged to least partially surround the body at the second end to define a second aperture open to the conduit at the second end. The first aperture, the second aperture, and the conduit combinedly define a passageway that at least in part encompasses a connection interface defined between the radiator blower unit and a motor. At least a portion of the lip extends outwardly and away from the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Thomas Jennrich, Joseph Thomas Frystak
  • Publication number: 20240008920
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a catheter apparatus is configured to be inserted into a body part of a living subject, and including an elongated deflectable element including a distal end, an expandable basket assembly disposed at the distal end and comprising a plurality of splines and a plurality of electrodes disposed on the splines, an irrigation channel disposed in the elongated deflectable element, and an inflatable balloon disposed in the expandable basket assembly and including a plurality of irrigation holes in fluid connection with the irrigation channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Assaf GOVARI, Christopher Thomas BEECKLER, Andres Claudio ALTMANN, Joseph Thomas KEYES, Kevin Justin Herrera
  • Publication number: 20240011533
    Abstract: The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a rotary lock assembly includes an epicyclic gear assembly having a sun gear assembly, a ring gear assembly, and a planet gear assembly having a collection of planet gears mechanically engaged to the sun gear assembly and the ring gear assembly, and a planet carrier mechanically engaged to the planet gears and configured to be rotated by the planet gears, a lock rotor configured to be rotated by the ring gear assembly, and a rotary output assembly configured to be rotated by the planet carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Joseph Thomas Kopecek
  • Patent number: 11866566
    Abstract: Tooling and components of an injection-molding system may be used to mold a foam article. The tooling and components may include features that control parameters of the injection-molding and foaming process, such as temperature, pressure, shot size, shot placement, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Hossein Allen Baghdadi, Sami Mohamad Fakhouri, Floyd Whitney Miles, Joseph Thomas Muth, Bradley C. Tutmark
  • Publication number: 20240001080
    Abstract: A medical probe, including a flexible insertion tube having a proximal segment and a deflectable distal segment, and containing first and second proximal tubular structures, first and second distal lumens, and first and second wires. The first and second proximal tubular structures are twisted around each other in the proximal segment. The first and lumens are parallel to each other in the deflectable distal segment. The first and second wires run respectively through the first and second proximal tubular structures and the first and second distal lumens. The first and second wires have respective first and second proximal ends which deflect the deflectable distal segment when the respective proximal ends are pulled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher Thomas BEECKLER, Maribeth Esguerra WILCZYNSKI, Joseph Thomas KEYES
  • Publication number: 20240004753
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for spare substitution in a memory system are described. A controller may, as part of a background operation, assign a spare bit to replace a bit of a code word and save an indication of the spare bit assignment in a memory array. The code word may include a set of bits that each correspond to a respective Minimum Substitution Region (MSR) within a memory medium that retains the code word. An MSR corresponding to the bit to be replaced may include a quantity of erroneous bits relative to a threshold. The controller may, during a read operation, identify the spare bit in a first portion of the code word, determine the bit to be replaced based on accessing the memory array, and replace the bit with the spare bit concurrently with receiving a second portion of the code word.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventor: Joseph Thomas Pawlowski
  • Patent number: 11859067
    Abstract: Tooling and components of an injection-molding system may be used to mold a foam article. The tooling and components may include features that control parameters of the injection-molding and foaming process, such as temperature, pressure, shot size, shot placement, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Hossein Allen Baghdadi, Sami Mohamad Fakhouri, Floyd Whitney Miles, Joseph Thomas Muth, Bradley C. Tutmark
  • Patent number: 11853158
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for erroneous bit discovery in a memory system are described. A controller or memory controller, for example, may read a code word from a memory medium. The code word may include a set of bits that each correspond to a respective Minimum Substitution Region (MSR) of the memory medium. Each MSR may include a portion of memory cells of the memory medium and be associated with a counter to count a quantity of erroneous bits in each MSR. When the controller identifies a quantity of erroneous bits in the code word using an error control operation, the controller may update values of counters associated with respective MSRs that correspond to the quantity of erroneous bits to count erroneous bit counts for each MSR. In some cases, the controller may perform operations described herein as part of a background operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Inventor: Joseph Thomas Pawlowski
  • Publication number: 20230407033
    Abstract: A foam article, such as a cushioning element for an article of footwear, apparel or sporting equipment is provided that comprises a foam component, such as a midsole, having a number of beneficial physical characteristics. The cushioning element is a low-density foamed component with a surface skin that encases the remaining foam volume. The cushioning element has a number of foam volumes, arranged to achieve a more consistent foam component. Additionally, the cushioning element includes a series of concentric ridges extending radially outwardly from injection gate vestige locations, and a number of striation bands near the perimeter of the cushioning element. The location of the gate vestiges can be beneficially arranged to produce intersecting flow boundaries that are located away from key strain areas of the cushioning element. The cushioning element is more environmentally-friendly, requiring less energy to produce while still providing acceptable energy return and low density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Paul Irving Archer, Hossein Allen Baghdadi, Jay Constantinou, Sami Mohamad Fakhouri, Floyd Whitney Melis, Joseph Thomas Muth, Bradley C. Tutmark
  • Publication number: 20230397694
    Abstract: Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment including a foam are provided. The foam portion of the components and articles include a composition which includes a thermoplastic copolyester, the composition having a foam structure. A polymer layer is provided on at least on surface of the foam portion. The polymer layer can control or reduce the water uptake of the foam portion. Methods of making the compositions, foams, and components are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding, or injection molding followed by compression molding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Hossein A. Baghdadi, Jay Constantinou, Joseph Thomas Muth, Brian G. Prevo, Bradley C. Tutmark
  • Publication number: 20230398325
    Abstract: The present invention relates to An apparatus for prompting conscious breathing in a subject comprising a deformable body having an internal volume, the deformable body having an opening in fluid communication with the internal volume and an external environment; and a valve located at the opening, wherein the valve is adapted to adjust a fluid flow rate between the internal volume and the external environment. The present invention assists in prompting conscious breathing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventor: Damien Joseph Thomas
  • Patent number: 11840615
    Abstract: Methods for manufacturing articles, including articles of footwear, apparel, and sporting equipment are provided. The methods comprise decorating a plurality of foam particles. The decorating can comprise applying a coating on the foam particles, or embossing or debossing the foam particles, or both. The decorating can comprise applying a coating on the foam particles by printing, painting, dyeing, applying a film, or any combination thereof. The plurality of foam particles are affixed utilizing aspects of additive manufacturing methods. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Jay Constantinou, Harleigh Doremus, Luis Folgar, Brandon Kvamme, Joseph Thomas Muth, Denis Schiller
  • Patent number: 11826020
    Abstract: A direct visualization catheter includes an elongate shaft defining a lumen and having a distal end portion and a proximal end portion and a transparent balloon attached to the distal end portion of the shaft. The balloon includes a first layer comprising a thermoset polymer and a plurality of polymeric fibers at least partially embedded in the thermoset polymer and a second layer disposed on the first layer and comprising a hydrogel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignees: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC., MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: James P. Rohl, David R. Wulfman, Brian T. Berg, Joseph Thomas Delaney, Jr., Brian J. Tischler, Peter M. Pollak, Harold M. Burkhart, Joseph A. Dearani, Sorin V. Pislaru
  • Patent number: 11826529
    Abstract: A medical instrument includes a shaft, a distal-end assembly and a puller-wire. The shaft is configured for insertion into a body of a patient. The distal-end assembly, which is coupled to the shaft, includes a telescopic assembly, configured to elongate so as to collapse the distal-end assembly, and to compress so as to expand the distal-end assembly. The distal-end assembly further includes an elastic element, coupled to self-elongate and thus elongate the telescopic assembly. The distal-end assembly also includes an inflatable balloon, which is coupled to the telescopic assembly and is configured to collapse by the telescopic assembly elongating, and to expand by the telescopic assembly compressing. The puller-wire runs through the shaft and is connected to a distal end of the telescopic assembly, and is configured, when pulled, to compress the telescopic assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.
    Inventors: Assaf Govari, Christopher Thomas Beeckler, Kevin Justin Herrera, Joseph Thomas Keyes
  • Patent number: 11812743
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to an agricultural formulation comprising an anucleated minicells and an anucleated cell-based platforms for encapsulation and scalable delivery of biologically active compounds. Disclosed herein are compositions for the stable and targeted delivery of biologically active compounds within achromosomal and/or anucleated cells onto and/or into a target cell. The present disclosure also provides methods of improving encapsulation and retention of biologically active compounds in achromosomal and/or anucleated cells and delivering biologically active compounds into a target cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: AgroSpheres, Inc.
    Inventors: Ameer Hamza Shakeel, Zachery George Davis, Joseph Thomas Frank, Sepehr Zomorodi, Payam Pourtaheri
  • Publication number: 20230360550
    Abstract: A method for execution by a computing entity for creating a learning tool regarding a topic includes issuing a representation of a first set of physicality assessment assets of a first learning object to a second computing entity. The method further includes obtaining a first assessment response in response to the representation of the first set of physicality assessment assets. The method further includes selecting one of the first learning object and a second learning object as an active learning object based on the first assessment response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: Enduvo, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Bramlet, Justin Douglas Drawz, Steven J. Garrou, Joseph Thomas Tieu, Joon Young Kim, Gary W. Grube
  • Publication number: 20230357330
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to an anucleated cell-based platforms for encapsulation and delivery of agricultural compounds. Disclosed herein are compositions for the stable and targeted delivery of agricultural compounds within achromosomal and/or anucleated cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Ameer Hamza SHAKEEL, Sepehr ZOMORODI, Joseph Thomas FRANK, Zachery George DAVIS, Payam POURTAHERI