Patents by Inventor Mark W. Thomas

Mark W. 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: 11945171
    Abstract: In one aspect, build materials and support materials for use with a 3D printer are described herein. Such materials include a phosphor component in combination with other components. In some embodiments, the phosphor component of a build material or support material is present in the material in an amount of 0.001-0.5 wt. % and has a peak photoluminescence (PL) emission wavelength of 430-750 nm and a photoluminescence quantum yield (QY) of 0.10-1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: 3D SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Bo Wu, Jule W. Thomas, Jr., Mark Raymond Parker
  • Patent number: 5520614
    Abstract: A vestibular motion table is disclosed for providing a reciprocating, horizontal motion to a user. The table comprises a base and a table top suitable for the user to lie upon. A plurality of support legs is pivotally connected to the base at one of end and is pivotally connected to the table top at the other end. The table includes an electric gear motor having an eccentric mounted thereon. A power transmission shaft is connected at one end to the eccentric while the other end is connected to the table top. A controller in electrical communication with the gear motor and a source of electrical power controls the speed of the motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: RedBarn Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack McNamara, Mark W. Thomas
  • Patent number: 4313456
    Abstract: A universal check valve assembly is disclosed which fits within an exhaust conduit having any one of a range of diameters and without any modification to the structure of the conduit. The assembly includes an adjustable diameter support hoop and a circular, single piece valve structure of variable diameter which can removably engage the support hoop. The support hoop has a downwardly extending, outwardly flaring skirt portion which resiliently engages the inner wall of an exhaust conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1982
    Inventor: Mark W. Thomas
  • Patent number: D372804
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Assignee: RedBarn Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack McNamara, Mark W. Thomas