Patents by Inventor Matthew Thompson

Matthew Thompson 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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED CONTROL OF A COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT
    Publication number: 20150275703
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and tangible non-transitory machine readable medium are provided. A system includes a gas turbine system configured to produce power by combusting a fuel. The system further includes a controller configured to control the gas turbine system via an operating 2-dimensional surface area and a setpoint, wherein the operating 2-dimensional surface area comprises a plurality of limits defining bounds for the operating 2-dimensional surface area, and wherein the setpoint is configured to be disposed inside the operating 2-dimentionsal surface area or on the limits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Brett Matthew Thompson, Michael Joseph Alexander, John Matthew Mosley, Steven Di Palma, Paul Jeffrey Mitchell, Justin Aaron Allen, Kihyung Kim
  • based delivery system and methods of use
    Patent number: 9132175
    Abstract: Herein a Bacillus exosporium molecule delivery (BEMD) system that provides a means to deliver molecules of interest (MOIs) to an environment is disclosed. The system results in the display of MOIs on the exosporium surface of Bacillus family members such that they can be delivered to an environment in a stable and active form. In addition, methods of making and using the system are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: The Curators of the University of Missouri
    Inventors: George C. Stewart, Brian Matthew Thompson
  • based delivery system and methods of use
    Patent number: 9133251
    Abstract: Herein a Bacillus exosporium antigen delivery (BEAD) system that provides a means to introduce recombinant proteins or small molecules into the exosporium of members of the B. cereus family of bacteria, i.e. B. anthracis, B. cereus, and B. thuringiensis, is disclosed. The system results in the surface display of recombinant proteins or small molecules such that they can stimulate an immune response. In addition, methods of making and using the system are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: The Curators of the University of Missouri
    Inventors: George C. Stewart, Brian Matthew Thompson
  • Level One Data Cache Line Lock and Enhanced Snoop Protocol During Cache Victims and Writebacks to Maintain Level One Data Cache and Level Two Cache Coherence
    Publication number: 20150178221
    Abstract: This invention assures cache coherence in a multi-level cache system upon eviction of a higher level cache line. A victim buffer stored data on evicted lines. On a DMA access that may be cached in the higher level cache the lower level cache sends a snoop write. The address of this snoop write is compared with the victim buffer. On a hit in the victim buffer the write completes in the victim buffer. When the victim data passes to the next cache level it is written into a second victim buffer to be retired when the data is committed to cache. DMA write addresses are compared to addresses in this second victim buffer. On a match the write takes place in the second victim buffer. On a failure to match the controller sends a snoop write.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Raguram Damodaran, Abhijeet Ashok Chachad, Jonathan (Son) Hung Tran, David Matthew Thompson
  • Non-blocking, pipelined write allocates with allocate data merging in a multi-level cache system
    Patent number: 9009408
    Abstract: This invention handles write request cache misses. The cache controller stores write data, sends a read request to external memory for a corresponding cache line, merges the write data with data returned from the external memory and stores merged data in the cache. The cache controller includes buffers with plural entries storing the write address, the write data, the position of the write data within a cache line and unique identification number. This stored data enables the cache controller to proceed to servicing other access requests while waiting for response from the external memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Abhijeet Ashok Chachad, Raguram Damodaran, David Matthew Thompson
  • Level one data cache line lock and enhanced snoop protocol during cache victims and writebacks to maintain level one data cache and level two cache coherence
    Patent number: 9003122
    Abstract: This invention assures cache coherence in a multi-level cache system upon eviction of a higher level cache line. A victim buffer stored data on evicted lines. On a DMA access that may be cached in the higher level cache the lower level cache sends a snoop write. The address of this snoop write is compared with the victim buffer. On a hit in the victim buffer the write completes in the victim buffer. When the victim data passes to the next cache level it is written into a second victim buffer to be retired when the data is committed to cache. DMA write addresses are compared to addresses in this second victim buffer. On a match the write takes place in the second victim buffer. On a failure to match the controller sends a snoop write.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Raguram Damodaran, Abhijeet Ashok Chachad, Jonathan (Son) Hung Tran, David Matthew Thompson
  • System and Method for Providing Synchronized Events to a Television Application
    Publication number: 20150089552
    Abstract: A set top box client in an enhanced television system stores a table associating time references with events. The table is accessed to synchronize the delivery of events to an enhanced television application that is associated with an underlying video program. The enhanced television system delivers broadcast video, video-on-demand and video from a storage component such as a personal video recorder or a digital video disk player. The enhanced television system further provides an application that provides enhancements to an associated video program by overlaying a user interface, by providing overlaid graphical and/or text information or by providing additional audio information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew Thompson, Mark Vickers
  • SCROTAL CUSHION THERAPEUTIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150025305
    Abstract: A scrotal cushion and therapeutic device is provided that fits securely under and around the scrotum when a patient is seated or supine (body position characterized by lying flat on one's back). The scrotal cushion comprises a device body, a cap, four lateral wing elements contiguous with the scrotal cushion body, a temperature altering element (cooling or heating) and/or a receptacle for receiving the temperature altering element, and aeration elements. The body, cap and wings are preferably constructed of a soft, absorbent, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-decubitus, fast drying, durable, washable material. The scrotal cushion can be used to decrease pain, increase comfort, reduce scrotal swelling, improve hygiene, prevent scrotal skin tears, prevent infections, and alter fertility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew Thompson STRINGER, Emily Grace Reynolds STRINGER
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS
    Publication number: 20150000244
    Abstract: A system for reducing emissions includes a gas production source that produces nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, hydrogen sulfide, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, formaldehyde, benzene, metal oxides, or volatile organic compound emissions. An exhaust plenum is downstream from the gas production source, and structure for dispersing a solvent is in the exhaust plenum. A collection tank is in fluid communication with the exhaust plenum to receive the solvent from the exhaust plenum, and a heat source is in the exhaust plenum downstream from the structure for dispersing the solvent. A method for reducing emissions from a gas production source includes flowing exhaust gases through an exhaust plenum, dispersing a solvent through a nozzle in the exhaust plenum, collecting the dispersed solvent in a collection tank, and heating the exhaust gases flowing through the exhaust plenum downstream from the nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Thomas Thatcher, Gilbert Otto Kraemer, Andrew Mitchell Rodwell, Brett Matthew Thompson
  • INNER RING FOR A SPHERICAL ROLLER BEARING ASSEMBLY WITH INDUCTION ANNEALING AND METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140314363
    Abstract: An inner ring for a bearing, including: a first portion having a first hardness; and a second portion including an axial end of the inner ring with an axial circumferential edge, a slot for receiving a mounting or fastening device, or a hole for receiving a mounting fastener, an inner portion axially between the first portion and the slot or hole, and an outer portion axially between the slot or hole and the axial circumferential edge. At least one of the inner or outer portions has a second hardness less than the first hardness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Rocco Docimo, Mark E. Cochran, Justin Clement, Shawn Pierce, Matthew Thompson
  • System and Method for Loading a Combined Cycle Power Plant
    Publication number: 20140260284
    Abstract: A system including a gas turbine system configured to transition between a first load state and a second load state, wherein the gas turbine system comprises an airflow control module configured to adjust an airflow through the gas turbine system between a minimum airflow condition and a maximum airflow condition, and a controller configured to control the gas turbine system to operate with a load path between a first load path corresponding to the minimum airflow condition and a second load path corresponding to the maximum airflow condition, wherein the controller is configured to control the gas turbine system to transition between the first load state and the second load state using the load path between the first and second load paths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Kihyung Kim, Seyfettin Can Gulen, Brett Matthew Thompson
  • System and Method to Manage Sinkholes
    Publication number: 20140283063
    Abstract: A system and method operable to manage and/or distribute sinkholes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Matthew Thompson, Karim Hijazi
  • Bookmark
    Publication number: 20140265296
    Abstract: Disclosed is, among other things, a bookmark including a band which may wrap around a book and may therefore be prevented from falling out as the book is opened. A marker may be attached to the band via a thread or other means, and may be used to mark a page of interest in the book.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Matthew Thompson
  • System and method for providing synchronized events to a television application
    Patent number: 8832754
    Abstract: A set top box client in an enhanced television system stores a table associating time references with events. The table is accessed to synchronize the delivery of events to an enhanced television application that is associated with an underlying video program. The enhanced television system delivers broadcast video, video-on-demand and video from a storage component such as a personal video recorder or a digital video disk player. The enhanced television system further provides an application that provides enhancements to an associated video program by overlaying a user interface, by providing overlaid graphical and/or text information or by providing additional audio information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: TVWorks, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Thompson, Mark Vickers
  • Pair of earbuds for headphones
    Patent number: D718283
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Audiofly Pty Ltd
    Inventors: David Matthew Thompson, Matthew Rowett, Iain Finlay
  • Pair of headphones
    Patent number: D718744
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Audiofly Pty Ltd
    Inventors: David Matthew Thompson, Matthew Rowett, Iain Finlay
  • Pair of headphones
    Patent number: D718745
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: AudioFly Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: David Matthew Thompson, Matthew Rowett, Iain Finlay
  • Pair of headphones
    Patent number: D719548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Audiofly Pty Ltd
    Inventors: David Matthew Thompson, Matthew Rowett, Iain Finlay
  • Pair of headphones
    Patent number: D721354
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Audiofly Pty Ltd
    Inventors: David Matthew Thompson, Matthew Rowett, Iain Finlay
  • Pair of headphones
    Patent number: D737251
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: AUDIOFLY PTY LTD
    Inventors: David Matthew Thompson, Matthew Rowett, Iain Finlay