Patents by Inventor Marc Thomas

Marc 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).

  • Publication number: 20250061323
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and techniques to perform active learning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Vishwesh Nath, Daguang Xu, Bin Liu, Yufan He, Sachidanand Alle, Pengcheng Ma, Raghav Mani, Marc Thomas Edgar, Andrew Feng
  • Publication number: 20240184952
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a computer-implemented method, a system, and a computer program product for predicting the properties of a coating layer CL or transmission and/or reflection properties of a substrate coated with a coating layer CL and optionally at least one further coating layer. Further disclosed herein is a method of using the computer-implemented method for screening coating layers CL or coated substrates including at least one coating layer CL and optionally at least one further coating layer. Additionally disclosed herein are a substrate coated with a coating layer CL, at least one further coating layer, and a client device for generating a request to initiate the prediction of at least one property of a coating layer CL or at least one transmission and/or reflection property of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Marc THOMAS, Klaus-Juergen KANNGIESSER, Markus MUNDUS, Michaela LIESE
  • Patent number: 11809142
    Abstract: An electronic hinge system is provided, including a first component and a second component. The first component may include a first enclosure, a first substrate extending within the first enclosure, a first connector, and a plurality of curved elements disposed in the first connector. The first substrate may have electrically conductive elements and microelectronic devices electrically connected with the electrically conductive elements. The curved elements may be electrically conductive and spaced apart from one another. Each curved element may be electrically connected with a respective one of the electrically conductive elements of the first component. The second component may include a second enclosure and a second connector disposed at an end of the second enclosure. The first connector may be configured to mate with the second connector, such that when the first component is engaged with the second component, the first connector is rotationally coupled with the second connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Marc Thomas, Jacob Stelman
  • Publication number: 20230302859
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel robot drive train that is robust, and low cost. The drive train is capable of ascending obstacles greater than the height of its wheels, protects the robot against shocks/vibration, and is highly maneuverable, such as able to execute a zero-point turn. To control the bogie in a variety of scenarios, a novel mechanism is used to selectively limit the articulation range of the bogie and/or programmatically apply a preload to the bogie axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: JAKE STELMAN, MARC THOMAS, JONAS WITT, CHRISTIAN BERSCH, JASON HARDY
  • Patent number: 11697442
    Abstract: Apparatus for monitoring an axle of a wheelset assembly of a railway vehicle, the apparatus comprising a wireless sensor node fitted to a wheelset assembly, the wheelset assembly comprising an axle mounted between opposed wheels, each wheel being fitted to a respective opposite end of the axle, the wireless sensor node comprising a vibration energy harvester for converting mechanical energy from vibration in the wheelset assembly into electrical energy, a sensor for measuring a parameter, and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting the measured parameter or data associated therewith, and the apparatus further comprising a processor for processing the measured parameter to produce processed data, wherein the sensor is an accelerometer mounted to an end of the axle and the sensor and processor are arranged respectively to measure and process an axle percussion vibration frequency in the form of resonant vibration along the axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: HITACHI RAIL LIMITED
    Inventors: David Vincent, Guy Rushton, Renfan Luo, Adam Wasenczuk, Marc Thomas, Matt Jones
  • Patent number: 11691470
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel robot drive train that is robust, and low cost. The drive train is capable of ascending obstacles greater than the height of its wheels, protects the robot against shocks/vibration, and is highly maneuverable, such as able to execute a zero-point turn. To control the bogie in a variety of scenarios, a novel mechanism is used to selectively limit the articulation range of the bogie and/or programmatically apply a preload to the bogie axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Cartken Inc.
    Inventors: Jake Stelman, Marc Thomas, Jonas Witt, Christian Bersch, Jason Hardy
  • Patent number: 11559941
    Abstract: A method of selecting a scanning sequence of a laser beam in a selective laser solidification process, in which one or more objects are formed layer-by-layer by, repeatedly, depositing a layer of powder on a powder bed and scanning a plurality of laser beams over the deposited powder to selectively solidify the powder layers, wherein a gas flow is passed over the powder bed in a gas flow direction. The method including selecting a scanning sequence for the plurality of laser beams to include the simultaneous exposure of an upstream point together with a downstream point located downstream of a flow of debris carried from the upstream point by the gas flow, the downstream and upstream points selected for simultaneous exposure based upon the downstream point being within a maximum separation distance from the upstream point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: RENISHAW PLC
    Inventors: Ravi Aswathanarayanaswamy, Marc Thomas Berkeley Saunders
  • Patent number: 11487909
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media are configured to determine a likelihood of a user choosing to reveal a given content item when contents of the content item are obscured. The likelihood can be determined based at least in part on a trained machine learning model. An extent by which to obscure the content item based at least in part on the likelihood can be determined. Subsequently, an obscured version of the content item can be provided for display. The content item can be obscured based at least in part on the determined extent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Meta Platforms, Inc.
    Inventors: Fabiana Meira Pires de Azevedo, Marc Thomas Cruz, Matthew Miklasevich, Arvin Aminpour, Bonan Dong, Jason Rose
  • Publication number: 20220098568
    Abstract: The present invention provides histidyl-tRNA synthetase and Fc region conjugate polypeptides (HRS-Fc conjugates), such as HRS-Fc fusion polypeptides, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using such conjugates and compositions for treating or diagnosing a variety of conditions. The HRS-Fc conjugates of the invention have improved controlled release properties, stability, half-life, and other pharmacokinetic and biological properties relative to corresponding, unmodified HRS polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Chi-Fang WU, Darin LEE, Jeffry D. WATKINS, Kristi PIEHL, Kyle CHIANG, Marc THOMAS, Minh-Ha DO, Ying BUECHLER, John D. MENDLEIN
  • Publication number: 20220027929
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for identifying demographics of an audience (e.g., customers, shoppers and the like) using machine learning and delivering relative content to the audience. In one embodiment, a processing unit receives images and/or audio of an audience and uses a machine learning logic to identify audience demographical characteristics. Demographical characteristics are used to select and deliver audio entertainment, and/or audio information, and/or visual entertainment and/or visual information to the audience that is relevant to the audience. In other embodiments, demographic information is used to analyze audience or customer demographics based on time periods (hour, day, week, etc.), location(s), and/or point of sale data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventor: Marc Thomas McLean
  • Patent number: 11232469
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for identifying demographics of an audience (e.g., customers, shoppers and the like) using machine learning and delivering relative content to the audience. In one embodiment, a processing unit receives images and/or audio of an audience and uses a machine learning logic to identify audience demographical characteristics. Demographical characteristics are used to select and deliver audio entertainment, and/or audio information, and/or visual entertainment and/or visual information to the audience that is relevant to the audience. In other embodiments, demographic information is used to analyze audience or customer demographics based on time periods (hour, day, week, etc.), location(s), and/or point of sale data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: ESD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Marc Thomas McLean
  • Publication number: 20210373506
    Abstract: An electronic hinge system is provided, including a first component and a second component. The first component may include a first enclosure, a first substrate extending within the first enclosure, a first connector, and a plurality of curved elements disposed in the first connector. The first substrate may have electrically conductive elements and microelectronic devices electrically connected with the electrically conductive elements. The curved elements may be electrically conductive and spaced apart from one another. Each curved element may be electrically connected with a respective one of the electrically conductive elements of the first component. The second component may include a second enclosure and a second connector disposed at an end of the second enclosure. The first connector may be configured to mate with the second connector, such that when the first component is engaged with the second component, the first connector is rotationally coupled with the second connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Marc Thomas, Jacob Stelman
  • Publication number: 20210334831
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for identifying demographics of an audience (e.g., customers, shoppers and the like) using machine learning and delivering relative content to the audience. In one embodiment, a processing unit receives images and/or audio of an audience and uses a machine learning logic to identify audience demographical characteristics. Demographical characteristics are used to select and deliver audio entertainment, and/or audio information, and/or visual entertainment and/or visual information to the audience that is relevant to the audience. In other embodiments, demographic information is used to analyze audience or customer demographics based on time periods (hour, day, week, etc.), location(s), and/or point of sale data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: Marc Thomas McLean
  • Publication number: 20210309060
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel robot drive train that is robust, and low cost. The drive train is capable of ascending obstacles greater than the height of its wheels, protects the robot against shocks/vibration, and is highly maneuverable, such as able to execute a zero-point turn. To control the bogie in a variety of scenarios, a novel mechanism is used to selectively limit the articulation range of the bogie and/or programmatically apply a preload to the bogie axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: JAKE STELMAN, MARC THOMAS, JONAS WITT, CHRISTIAN BERSCH, JASON HARDY
  • Patent number: 11092933
    Abstract: An electronic hinge system is provided, including a first component and a second component. The first component may include a first enclosure, a first substrate extending within the first enclosure, a first connector, and a plurality of curved elements disposed in the first connector. The first substrate may have electrically conductive elements and microelectronic devices electrically connected with the electrically conductive elements. The curved elements may be electrically conductive and spaced apart from one another. Each curved element may be electrically connected with a respective one of the electrically conductive elements of the first component. The second component may include a second enclosure and a second connector disposed at an end of the second enclosure. The first connector may be configured to mate with the second connector, such that when the first component is engaged with the second component, the first connector is rotationally coupled with the second connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Marc Thomas, Jacob Stelman
  • Publication number: 20210232714
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media are configured to determine a likelihood of a user choosing to reveal a given content item when contents of the content item are obscured. The likelihood can be determined based at least in part on a trained machine learning model. An extent by which to obscure the content item based at least in part on the likelihood can be determined. Subsequently, an obscured version of the content item can be provided for display. The content item can be obscured based at least in part on the determined extent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Fabiana Meira Pires de Azevedo, Marc Thomas Cruz, Matthew Miklasevich, Arvin Aminpour, Bonan Dong, Jason Rose
  • Patent number: 11072787
    Abstract: The present invention provides histidyl-tRNA synthetase and Fc region conjugate polypeptides (HRS-Fc conjugates), such as HRS-Fc fusion polypeptides, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using such conjugates and compositions for treating or diagnosing a variety of conditions. The HRS-Fc conjugates of the invention have improved controlled release properties, stability, half-life, and other pharmacokinetic and biological properties relative to corresponding, unmodified HRS polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: aTyr Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Chi-Fang Wu, Darin Lee, Jeffry D. Watkins, Kristi Piehl, Kyle P. Chiang, Marc Thomas, Minh-Ha Do, Ying Buechler, John D. Mendlein
  • Patent number: D921396
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: DAN & O'B ENTERPRISES, LLC
    Inventors: Marc Thomas McCauley, Jesse Robert Hahne, Thomas Christopher Coy
  • Patent number: D980082
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Niklas Gustafsson, Maria Hanshella R. Magno, Andrew Richard Phinney, Klaus Rosburg, Koby Hebborn Trout, Marc Thomas Wiescinski, Marcos Orlando Ortiz, Joseph Thomas Gar Jun Smith, Matthew Stewart Twiss, Daniel K. Patu
  • Patent number: D1017422
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.
    Inventors: Niklas Gustafsson, Maria Hanshella R. Magno, Andrew Richard Phinney, Klaus Rosburg, Koby Hebborn Trout, Marc Thomas Wiescinski, Marcos Orlando Ortiz, Joseph Thomas Gar Jun Smith, Matthew Stewart Twiss, Daniel K. Patu