Patents by Inventor Lee A. Thomas
Lee A. 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).
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Publication number: 20240148999Abstract: A patient interface including a plenum chamber, a first seal-forming structure for forming a seal around the patient's mouth, and a second seal-forming structure for forming a seal around the patient's nares. The patient interface further includes at least one stopper rib disposed in the cavity of the plenum chamber spaced apart from the first seal-forming structure in a rest position. The first seal-forming structure configured to contact the at least one stopper rib in an operational position. The at least one stopper rib configured to oppose compression of the first seal-forming structure in an anterior direction. The second seal-forming structure is not configured to contact the at least one stopper rib.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Marvin Sugi HARTONO, Kyi Thu MAUNG, Lik Tze SEET, Jing CHEN, Beng Hai TAN, Han Cheng LIN, Chuan Foong LEE, Xiang Yu ONG, Shiva Kumar SHANMUGA SUNDARA, Hugh Francis Stewart THOMAS, Sebastien DEUBEL, Chee Keong ONG, Andrew James BATE, Matthew Robin WELLS, Paul Derrick WATSON, Shannon William PRIOR
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Publication number: 20240140852Abstract: A strengthened cover glass or glass-ceramic sheet or article as well as processes and systems for making the strengthened glass or glass-ceramic sheet or article is provided for use in consumer electronic devices. The process comprises cooling the cover glass sheet by non-contact thermal conduction for sufficiently long to fix a surface compression and central tension of the sheet. The process results in thermally strengthened cover glass sheets for use in or on consumer electronic products.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Peter Joseph Lezzi, Richard Orr Maschmeyer, John Christopher Thomas, Kevin Lee Wasson
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Patent number: 11961105Abstract: A method of enabling an employee to utilize earned and unpaid earnings includes receiving, with a with a central office processor, a record of an employee's accrued and unpaid earnings for a predetermined time period and storing the record in a database. The method further includes receiving, with the central office processor, an electronic request from an employee to access the employee's record of accrued and unpaid earnings for the predetermined time period. Upon receipt of the request, the central office processor accesses the database including the record of the employee's accrued and unpaid earnings for the predetermined time period and determines an amount of the employee's accrued and unpaid earnings for the predetermined time period available to the employee and transmits the amount for display to the employee.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2014Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: GANART TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Mohamed Safir Salihu, Wayne Thomas McHugh, Arthur Martin Holbrook, Purnendu Mishra, Lee Coleman
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Patent number: 11947279Abstract: A system for sensing material within a container includes a container having a reservoir for storing material and an impact member configured to selectively impart an impulse force on the container to cause vibration of the container. A sensor is configured to sense the vibration of the container upon the impact member imparting the impulse force on the container. Processing circuitry in communication with the sensor is configured to determine an estimate of an amount of the material in the container based on the sensed vibration of the container.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Lloyd Chapman, Clare Cabahug Maxino, Neilson Gutay Navarrete, Michael Todd Phillips, Scott Daniel Reeves, Daniel Lee Thomas
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Patent number: 11947282Abstract: A system for an electrophotographic image forming device includes a toner container having a reservoir for storing toner and an impact member configured to selectively impart an impulse force on the toner container to cause vibration of the toner container. A sensor is configured to sense the vibration of the toner container upon the impact member imparting the impulse force on the toner container. Processing circuitry in communication with the sensor is configured to determine an estimate of an amount of toner in the reservoir based on the sensed vibration of the toner container.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Lloyd Chapman, Clare Cabahug Maxino, Neilson Gutay Navarrete, Michael Todd Phillips, Scott Daniel Reeves, Daniel Lee Thomas
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Publication number: 20240092773Abstract: The present invention relates to dihydro-cyclopenta-isoquinoline derivatives of formula (I): processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in treating disorders caused by IgE (such as allergic responses, non-allergic mast cell responses or certain autoimmune responses), and in particular, disorders caused by the interaction of IgE with the Fc?RI receptor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2020Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Timothy John NORMAN, Zhaoning ZHU, Selvaratnam SUGANTHAN, Konstantinos RAMPALAKO, James MADDEN, Jag Paul HEER, Richard Jeremy FRANKLIN, Rickki Lee CONNELLY, Thierry DEMAUDE, Gregory William HASLETT, Benedicte LALLEMAND, Nathaniel Julius Thomas MONCK, Julian Hugh ROWLEY, Giancarlo TRANI
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Publication number: 20240076520Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrodepositable coating composition comprising an electrodepositable binder comprising an ionic salt group-containing film-forming polymer comprising active hydrogen functional groups, and a blocked polyisocyanate curing agent; a solubilized bismuth catalyst; and a guanidine; wherein the electrodepositable coating composition has a weight ratio of bismuth metal from the solubilized bismuth catalyst to guanidine of from 1.00:0.071 to 1.0:2.1 and/or a molar ratio of bismuth metal to guanidine of from 1.0:0.25 to 1.0:3.0. Also disclosed are methods of treating electrodepositable coating compositions, methods for making electrodepositable coating compositions, systems for coating a metal substrate, coatings, coated substrates, and methods of coating a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2021Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth Stephenie Brown-Tseng, Lee Brent Steely, Richard F. Syput, Corey James Dedomenic, Christopher Andrew Dacko, Egle Puodziukynaite, Kevin Thomas Sylvester, Benjamin Kabagambe, Katie Marie Cumpston, David Alfred Stone
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Publication number: 20230401982Abstract: A flooring panel sample module and method of manufacturing the same. The module provides superior construction integrity without relying on the unpredictable performance of glue.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventor: Adam Lee Thomas
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Patent number: 11782823Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method to automatically capture weather data during testing. The method includes receiving a selected test to run, wherein the test is associated with a Test Case Execution Record (TCER). The method further includes running the test. The method also includes determining, in response to starting the test, a set of weather data. The method includes storing the set of weather data in a first database, wherein the stored weather data is unalterable. The method further includes receiving a set of results for the test. The method also includes storing the set of results in a second database. Further aspects of the present disclosure are directed to systems and computer program products containing functionality consistent with the method described above.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Lee Thomas, James H. Tammaro
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Patent number: 11771836Abstract: An assembly (47) for a medication delivery device (1) has a body (2), a dose setting part (8) configured to be operated by a user for selecting a size of a dose, a piston rod (13) configured to be moved axially without rotating for dispensing a medication, and a drive member (12) being directly coupled to the piston rod (13) for driving the piston rod (13) in a dose dispensing operation, wherein the drive member (12) moves in a proximal direction in a dose setting operation. The medication delivery device (1) into which the assembly is incorporated may be a single-shot, variable-dose injection device, e.g., a syringe.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: NORTON HEALTHCARE LIMITEDInventors: Christopher James Smith, Dale Marc Comley, Lee Thomas Smith
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Publication number: 20230305434Abstract: A system for an electrophotographic image forming device includes a toner container having a reservoir for storing toner and an impact member configured to selectively impart an impulse force on the toner container to cause vibration of the toner container. A sensor is configured to sense the vibration of the toner container upon the impact member imparting the impulse force on the toner container. Processing circuitry in communication with the sensor is configured to determine an estimate of an amount of toner in the reservoir based on the sensed vibration of the toner container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: ALEXANDER LLOYD CHAPMAN, CLARE CABAHUG MAXINO, NEILSON GUTAY NAVARRETE, MICHAEL TODD PHILLIPS, SCOTT DANIEL REEVES, DANIEL LEE THOMAS
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Publication number: 20230305432Abstract: A system for sensing material within a container includes a container having a reservoir for storing material and an impact member configured to selectively impart an impulse force on the container to cause vibration of the container. A sensor is configured to sense the vibration of the container upon the impact member imparting the impulse force on the container. Processing circuitry in communication with the sensor is configured to determine an estimate of an amount of the material in the container based on the sensed vibration of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: ALEXANDER LLOYD CHAPMAN, CLARE CABAHUG MAXINO, NEILSON GUTAY NAVARRETE, MICHAEL TODD PHILLIPS, SCOTT DANIEL REEVES, DANIEL LEE THOMAS
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Patent number: 11754294Abstract: A multi-zone, proximate-air oven using air delivered from the shelves provides a compact height through the use of low profile shelves. Intercavity heat leakage is managed by active insulation techniques making use of the oven feedback temperature control and controlled cavity loading.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Alto-Shaam, Inc.Inventors: Philip R. McKee, Lee Thomas VanLanen, Todd Coleman, Aaron Choate
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Patent number: 11707418Abstract: A connector for rotatably coupling an enteral feeding solution supply tube to a circular port of a gastrostomy device wherein the connector comprises a fluid conduit having a first end configured for connection with an orifice defined in the circular port to supply the enteral feeding solution to the gastrostomy device, and a second end configured for connection to the enteral feeding solution supply tube, a pair of arms circumferentially arranged around an outer wall of the first end of the fluid conduit, each arm including a first free end and a second free end, wherein the second free end includes a catch configured to releasably engage with a circumferential rim on the circular port, and a flexible bridge connecting each arm to the first end of the fluid conduit and about which the first and second ends of each arm can be pivoted, wherein the connector is couplable to and decouplable from the circular port by pivoting the first and second ends of each arm at the flexible bridge such that the catch on theType: GrantFiled: May 20, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Metis Design BVInventors: Mark David Heynes, Phil Anthony Sampey, William Charles Morris, Lee Thomas Smith
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Publication number: 20220417376Abstract: A sorter processes trading cards in an affordable, accurate, and easy-to-use manner. The sorter includes an input and output bin. A transport path moves cards between the bins and has two scan bars, one above and one below the path. The scan bars capture an image of a top and bottom surface of ones of the cards. A controller coordinates movement of the cards along the path and receives the image for processing. Users interact with the controller by way of an interface to influence the processing. The sorter also includes a coil to detect metal foil on the cards. Other embodiments are envisioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: BRADLEY AUSTIN HURST, MICHAEL CHARLES DAY, DANIEL LEE THOMAS, MICHAEL RICHARD TURPYN, CASEY MATTHEW WESLEY, DARREN ADAM KEESE, JEREMY KEITH PAYNE
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Assembly for a medication delivery device and medication delivery device comprising such an assembly
Patent number: 11534555Abstract: An assembly for a medication delivery device having a body, a piston rod and a setting nut. The piston rod is rotatable relative to the body in a dose setting state and is axially movable in a distal direction with respect to the body in a dose delivering state. The setting nut is secured against rotational movement with respect to the body, but is axially movable relative to the body, being helically coupled with the piston rod to axially travel in the proximal direction for setting a dose of a medication due to a helical movement of the setting nut with respect to the piston rod when the piston rod is rotated in the dose setting state, and is able to axially travel in the distal direction for delivering the set dose of the medication when the piston rod is axially moved in the dose delivering state of the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: NORTON HEALTHCARE LIMITEDInventors: Christopher James Smith, Dale Marc Comley, Lee Thomas Smith -
Publication number: 20220407972Abstract: A sorter processes trading cards in an affordable, accurate, and easy-to-use manner. The sorter includes an input and output bin. A transport path moves cards between the bins and has two scan bars, one above and one below the path. The scan bars capture an image of a top and bottom surface of ones of the cards. A controller coordinates movement of the cards along the path and receives the image for processing. Users interact with the controller by way of an interface to influence the processing. The sorter also includes a coil to detect metal foil on the cards. Other embodiments are envisioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: BRADLEY AUSTIN HURST, MICHAEL CHARLES DAY, DANIEL LEE THOMAS, MICHAEL RICHARD TURPYN, CASEY MATTHEW WESLEY, DARREN ADAM KEESE, JEREMY KEITH PAYNE
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Patent number: 11514173Abstract: In an approach to predicting software security exploits by monitoring software events, sets of design events are received from a compliance monitor, where the sets of design events are captured by the compliance monitor during execution of a software application. A pattern of the sets of design events performed by the software application is detected, where the pattern is a specific sequence of the sets of design events. The pattern of the sets of design events performed by the software application is compared to a database of learned patterns using a deep learning model. A security exploit is predicted based on the comparison of the pattern of the sets of design events performed by the software application to the learned patterns.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Manus Kevin McHugh, Kirk M. Woods, Schuyler Bruce Matthews, Lee Thomas
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Patent number: 11507011Abstract: A partial reverse clutch assembly comprises a frame, a coupling member, a corrugated swing body, and a cam body. The frame mounts an input gear and an output gear, and, a coupling member that is disposed between input and output gears couple the input gear to the output gear to transmit a motorized rotational drive in a first direction. The swing body is coupled between the input gear and the coupling member and comprises a projecting swing arm. The cam body abuts and defines a sliding contact between the swing body and the coupling member, where a reversal of the motorized rotational drive oppositely rotates the output gear in engagement with the swing arm in a second direction. The cam body is displaced upon contact with the swing body during the rotation in the second direction to decouple the coupling member between the input gear and the output gear.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2021Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Genri Solano Belarmino, Darren Adam Keese, Daniel Lee Thomas
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Patent number: D979052Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: GBUK Group LimitedInventors: Mark David Heynes, Phil Anthony Sampey, William Charles Morris, Lee Thomas Smith