Patents by Inventor Mark W. Jones
Mark W. Jones 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: 20240085855Abstract: A wearable electronic device comprises a housing, a feedback device, a depth sensor, and a processing element. The feedback device is located in the housing and configured to generate a vibration. The depth sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of a current depth of the housing. The processing element is in electronic communication with the feedback device and the depth sensor. The processing element is configured to determine the current depth based on the signal indicative of a current depth and control the feedback device to generate the vibration in a pattern indicative of a rate of change in depth based at least in part on the current depth.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Paul Benjamin H. Collins, Patrick M. Danko, Mark W. Gepner, Cody D. Jung, Daniel D. Jones
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Patent number: 11692443Abstract: A boundary layer turbomachine can include a housing (10) defining an interior space and having an inlet opening and an outlet opening to facilitate movement of a fluid through the housing (10). The boundary layer turbomachine can also include a rotor assembly (20) disposed in the rotor chamber and configured to rotate about an axis of rotation (1). The rotor assembly (20) can have a plurality of disks (21) spaced apart along the axis of rotation (1) to provide gaps (54) between the disks (21). The plurality of disks (21) can also define an interior opening (26) along the axis of rotation (1). The rotor assembly (20) can have a disk carrier (46) disposed at least partially in the interior opening (26) in support of the plurality of disks (21). The disk carrier (46) can have a fluid passageway (47) exposed to two or more of the gaps (54) between the disks (21). The fluid can pass through gaps (54) between the disks (21) and the interior opening (26) as the fluid moves through the housing (10).Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Wesley Turbines IP LimitedInventors: Mark W. Jones, Billy W. Helton
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Patent number: 11208890Abstract: A boundary layer turbomachine can include a housing defining an interior space and having an inlet opening and an outlet opening to facilitate movement of a fluid through the housing. The boundary layer turbomachine can also include a rotor assembly disposed in the rotor chamber and configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The rotor assembly can have a plurality of disks spaced apart along the axis of rotation and defining an interior opening along the axis of rotation. The fluid can pass through gaps between the disks and the interior opening as the fluid moves through the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Inventors: Billy W. Helton, Mark W. Jones
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Patent number: 10861297Abstract: A wearable lighting system includes a first wireless communications device such as a transmitter disposed within a vehicle, a light-emitting device worn by a user, and a second wireless communications device such as a sensor. The sensor is worn by the user and is in wireless communication with the transmitter. The sensor is adapted to activate the light-emitting device when the sensor is greater than a threshold distance from the transmitter and adapted to deactivate the light-emitting device when the sensor is a less than or equal to the threshold distance from the transmitter, thereby causing the light-emitting device to automatically activate upon the user exiting the vehicle and automatically deactivate when the user returns to the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Inventor: Mark W. Jones
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Publication number: 20200256191Abstract: A boundary layer turbomachine (100) can include a housing (110) defining an interior space (115) and having an inlet opening (112) and an outlet (113) opening to facilitate movement of a fluid through the housing (110). The boundary layer turbomachine (100) can also include a rotor assembly (120) disposed in the rotor chamber (117) and configured to rotate about an axis of rotation (101). The rotor assembly (120) can have a plurality of disks (121) spaced apart along the axis of rotation (101) and defining an interior opening along the axis of rotation (101). The fluid can pass through gaps between the disks (121) and the interior opening as the fluid moves through the housing (110). Corresponding rotor assembly and partition are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Billy W. Helton, Mark W. Jones
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Publication number: 20200005605Abstract: A wearable lighting system includes a first wireless communications device such as a transmitter disposed within a vehicle, a light-emitting device worn by a user, and a second wireless communications device such as a sensor. The sensor is worn by the user and is in wireless communication with the transmitter. The sensor is adapted to activate the light-emitting device when the sensor is greater than a threshold distance from the transmitter and adapted to deactivate the light-emitting device when the sensor is a less than or equal to the threshold distance from the transmitter, thereby causing the light-emitting device to automatically activate upon the user exiting the vehicle and automatically deactivate when the user returns to the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventor: Mark W. Jones
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Patent number: 10470699Abstract: A method and system are provided for detecting pancreatic trauma in a trauma patient during a surgical operation. The method includes positioning a detection device in contact with the patient's pancreas, applying a chemical indicator to the detection device after removing the detection device from the patient, and detecting a chemical reaction on the detection device that is indicative of the pancreas releasing an enzyme as a result of pancreatic trauma.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Inventor: Mark W. Jones
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Publication number: 20190264566Abstract: A boundary layer turbomachine can include a housing (10) defining an interior space and having an inlet opening and an outlet opening to facilitate movement of a fluid through the housing (10). The boundary layer turbomachine can also include a rotor assembly (20) disposed in the rotor chamber and configured to rotate about an axis of rotation (1). The rotor assembly (20) can have a plurality of disks (21) spaced apart along the axis of rotation (1) to provide gaps (54) between the disks (21). The plurality of disks (21) can also define an interior opening (26) along the axis of rotation (1). The rotor assembly (20) can have a disk carrier (46) disposed at least partially in the interior opening (26) in support of the plurality of disks (21). The disk carrier (46) can have a fluid passageway (47) exposed to two or more of the gaps (54) between the disks (21). The fluid can pass through gaps (54) between the disks (21) and the interior opening (26) as the fluid moves through the housing (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2017Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Mark W. Jones, Billy W. Helton
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Publication number: 20180000404Abstract: A method and system are provided for detecting pancreatic trauma in a trauma patient during a surgical operation. The method includes positioning a detection device in contact with the patient's pancreas, applying a chemical indicator to the detection device after removing the detection device from the patient, and detecting a chemical reaction on the detection device that is indicative of the pancreas releasing an enzyme as a result of pancreatic trauma.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventor: Mark W. Jones
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Publication number: 20160258442Abstract: A boundary layer turbomachine can include a housing defining an interior space and having an inlet opening and an outlet opening to facilitate movement of a fluid through the housing. The boundary layer turbomachine can also include a rotor assembly disposed in the rotor chamber and configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The rotor assembly can have a plurality of disks spaced apart along the axis of rotation and defining an interior opening along the axis of rotation. The fluid can pass through gaps between the disks and the interior opening as the fluid moves through the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Billy W. Helton, Mark W. Jones
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Patent number: 8661088Abstract: A mail enabled object may be migrated from one hosting server to another by using a temporary buffer that may capture incoming mail during the migration operation. A new mail enabled object may be created and enabled on a target server, and the old mail object may be disabled and forwarded to a buffer that may collect incoming messages. While the buffer receives incoming messages, the contents of the old mail object may be copied to the new mail object. After verifying the transfer of the contents, the buffer may be released to forward any collected messages to the new mail object. The old mail object may then be cleaned up. The migration may be performed from one server to another, from one forest to another, and to and from a remotely hosted messaging service.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Jason Daniel Alarid, Larry H. Draper, Jr., Stephen J. Wannenmacher, Mark W. Jones
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Patent number: 8346874Abstract: A mail enabled object may be migrated from one hosting server to another by using a temporary buffer that may capture incoming mail during the migration operation. A new mail enabled object may be created and enabled on a target server, and the old mail object may be disabled and forwarded to a buffer that may collect incoming messages. While the buffer receives incoming messages, the contents of the old mail object may be copied to the new mail object. After verifying the transfer of the contents, the buffer may be released to forward any collected messages to the new mail object. The old mail object may then be cleaned up. The migration may be performed from one server to another, from one forest to another, and to and from a remotely hosted messaging service.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Jason Daniel Alarid, Larry H Draper, Jr., Stephen J Wannenmacher, Mark W Jones
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Patent number: 7970149Abstract: A speaker housing assembly including an adapter and a speaker enclosure is disclosed. The adapter has an escutcheon and a partially spherical recessed concave portion. The speaker enclosure has a partially spherical sidewall that is received in the recessed concave portion of the adapter. A lock assembly secures the speaker enclosure to the adapter through an arcuate slot. Flanges of the lock assembly are placed in registry with teeth formed on opposite sides of the arcuate slot to lock the speaker enclosure in place. An elastomeric pad is provided between the recessed concave portion and the partially spherical sidewall to dampen vibrations and supplement the locking engagement of the lock assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2005Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: BBY Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Patrick G. Reardon, Peter L. Lam, Mark W. Jones, Pablo C. Tobiano
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Publication number: 20090187632Abstract: A mail enabled object may be migrated from one hosting server to another by using a temporary buffer that may capture incoming mail during the migration operation. A new mail enabled object may be created and enabled on a target server, and the old mail object may be disabled and forwarded to a buffer that may collect incoming messages. While the buffer receives incoming messages, the contents of the old mail object may be copied to the new mail object. After verifying the transfer of the contents, the buffer may be released to forward any collected messages to the new mail object. The old mail object may then be cleaned up. The migration may be performed from one server to another, from one forest to another, and to and from a remotely hosted messaging service.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Jason Daniel Alarid, Larry H. Draper, JR., Stephen J. Wannenmacher, Mark W. Jones
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Patent number: 7266210Abstract: A speaker system including in combination a speaker and surface mounting apparatus is disclosed. The speaker system has an adapter that secures the speaker system to the wall. A speaker box is secured to the adapter and has at least one speaker that is secured to at least one speaker portal wall of the speaker box, or speaker enclosure. A speaker portal wall is disposed in a plane that is oriented at an angle relative to the wall and is disposed outboard of the wall. A surface mounting adapter has a peripheral edge portion and a planar portion extending between the peripheral edge portion and the enclosure structure. Portions of at least four sides of the enclosure structure protrude from the planar portion of the wall. Other portions of at least four sides of the enclosure structure are recessed relative to the planar portion of the wall.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2004Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Magnadyne CorporationInventors: Peter L. Lam, Mark W. Jones, Patrick G. Reardon, Pablo C. Tobiano
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Publication number: 20040034576Abstract: An Internet-based system and/or method for enabling users to review and revise potential floor covering designs before products utilizing such designs are purchased. The system and/or method permit such users to review and revise selected designs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Mark W. Jones, James C. Bridges
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Publication number: 20020188456Abstract: An Internet-based system and method for enabling professionals within the architectural and design communities to review and rank potential floor covering designs before such designs are released for purchase. The system and method permit such professionals to immediately communicate back to the manufacturer of the floor covering material an indication as to the likely commercial potential for such designs prior to such designs being marketed on a broad basis. The participating professionals within the architectural and design communities may also acquire samples of the floor coverings incorporating the various designs for review.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2001Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventors: Tracy L. Francis, Mark W. Jones, Richard F. Robinson
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Patent number: D515040Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2004Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Magnadyne CorporationInventors: Mark W. Jones, Michael Chen
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Patent number: D517046Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2004Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Magnadyne CorporationInventors: Peter L. Lam, Mark W. Jones, Patrick G. Reardon, Pablo C. Tobiano
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Patent number: D533537Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2005Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Magnadyne CorporationInventors: Patrick G. Reardon, Peter L. Lam, Mark W. Jones, Pablo C. Tobiano