Patents by Inventor Michael A. Thomas

Michael 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).

  • Publication number: 20240080388
    Abstract: A method and system for causing a call leg transition based on determining that a screen of a device is not viewable to a user are disclosed, comprising receiving, using a default first telephony application, an incoming call event having a first call leg over a first connection to a telecommunication network addressed to the device, accepting the incoming call event using a second telephony application, creating a second connection having a second call leg to the telecommunication network corresponding to the incoming call event, associating a call event continuity identifier unique to the incoming call event with each of the first and second call legs so that the first and second call legs are connectable at a common port in the telecommunication network, determining if the screen of the device is viewable to the user, and causing a transition from the second call leg to the first call leg based on determining that the screen of the device is not viewable to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Amer Aref HASSAN, Vandana THOMAS, Michael J. DAVIS, Abhilash Chandrasekharan NAIR
  • Patent number: 11920113
    Abstract: A semi-automated vessel-in-vessel beer brewing and precision timed cooking system is disclosed. This system enables automated, hands-off brewing from strike to boil, more efficient sparging, and precision timed cooking, and can be built as an add-on to existing vessel-in-vessel systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Inventors: Noah Avram Haber, Steven Michael Thomas
  • Patent number: 11919797
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing glass products from tubular glass precursors is provided. In particular, a method and apparatus for separating tube glass into sized glass tube portions, produced glass tube portions, glass precursor portions, or glass product portions, and their use as pharmaceutical packaging are provided. The tube glass or the glass precursor or the glass product is provided with filaments along predetermined breaking planes. The filaments extend obliquely to the local wall radius and allow for clean separation of the tube glass or the glass precursor or the glass product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: SCHOTT AG
    Inventors: Fabian Wagner, Michael Kluge, Andreas Ortner, Laura Brueckbauer, Frank-Thomas Lentes
  • Patent number: 11921211
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are drawn to apparatuses and methods for a rotating optical reflector. Optical systems may have a limited field of view, and so in order to expand the area that the optical system collects data from, the field of view of the optical system may be scanned across a target area. The present disclosure is directed to a rotating optical reflector, which includes a transmissive layer which refracts light onto a reflective layer, which has a normal which is not parallel to the axis about which the optical reflector is rotated. The optical reflector may be both statically and dynamically balanced, which may allow an increased size of the optical reflector, which in turn may increase the aperture of an optical system (e.g., a lidar system) using the rotating optical reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Bridger Photonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Aaron Roos, Michael James Thorpe, Aaron Thomas Kreitinger, Christopher Ray Wilson
  • Patent number: 11918389
    Abstract: Methods, devices, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for performing mammography, such as utilizing tomosynthesis in combination with breast biopsy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Defreitas, John Laviola, Loren Thomas Niklason, Tao Wu, Joseph Mark, Michael Miller, Jay Stein, Andrew Smith
  • Publication number: 20240066741
    Abstract: A cutting device for cutting a pipe having a pipe wall. The cutting device includes an elongate carrier having a tool end which is engageable with a power tool and an opposed free end. The device includes a guide wheel located at the free end of the carrier which is loosely mounted thereon for rotation relative thereto, having a bearing surface extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the carrier. The device also includes a cutting element having a peripheral cutting edge which is located adjacent to the guide wheel being positioned intermediate the guide wheel and the tool end. The cutting element is of greater transverse dimension than the guide wheel so that when the bearing surface bears against an internal surface of the pipe the distance between the cutting edge of the cutting element and the bearing surface enables the cutting element to cut through the pipe wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Frelk Industries Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Fraser Thomas O'Keefe, Andrew Loch, William McMinn, Michael James Elkington
  • Patent number: 11916771
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed monitoring network traffic using network monitoring computers. Metrics may be determined based on monitoring network traffic associated with entities in the network such that the metrics may be included in profiles associated each entity. The profiles may be compared with other profiles in a context database based on the metrics included in each profile and each other profile. In response to the profiles being unmatched by other profiles one or more active probes may be performed to collect other metrics that may be used to update profiles. In response to the one or more profiles being matched by the other profiles in the context database, a timestamp associated with the other profiles may be updated to a current time value. Reports that include information associated with the entities and the profiles or the updated profiles may be generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: ExtraHop Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse Abraham Rothstein, Benjamin Thomas Higgins, Michael Kerber Krause Montague, Kevin Michael Seguin
  • Patent number: 11917058
    Abstract: Intelligent impedance injection modules (IIM)s are currently being used for line balancing and overcoming local disturbances on High Voltage (HV) transmission lines of an HV power grid. These distributed IIMs are connected and/or coupled to the HV transmission lines and operate with a pseudo ground at the voltage of the HV transmission line. In order to operate effectively, the IIMs need to communicate with other distributed IIMs across the three phases of the HV grid and also communicate with local intelligent centers LINCs that connect to and synchronize operations across each group of the distributed IIMs in a local region of the HV power grid. Systems and methods are presented for effective and secure sub-cyclic speed communication to and from the distributed IIMs, distributed IIMs to LINCs and substations to enable coordinated actions. Further the distributed IIMs and LINCs receive GPS signals and use the GPS clock for synchronizing operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Smart Wires Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Garrison Stuber, Paul-Andre Corbeil
  • Publication number: 20240057864
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a first computing system, electrocardiogram (ECG) data and metadata associated with the ECG data. The metadata includes an initial cardiac event classification and an initial beat classification for beats occurring during a first event associated with the initial cardiac event classification. The method further includes displaying the ECG data in a user interface, receiving a command to change the initial cardiac event classification to a subsequent cardiac event classification, and automatically modifying the initial beat classifications to subsequent beat classifications based on the subsequent cardiac event classification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: David Robert Engebretsen, Jake Matras, Timothy Patrick McClanahan, Benjamin Adam Teplitzky, Michael Thomas Edward McRoberts
  • Publication number: 20240063542
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a digital beamformed phased array feed. The system may include a radome configured to allow electromagnetic waves to propagate; a multi-band software defined antenna array tile; a power and clock management subsystem configured to manage power and time of operation; a thermal management subsystem configured to dissipate heat generated by the multi-band software defined antenna array tile; and an enclosure assembly. The multi-band software defined antenna array tile may include a plurality of coupled dipole array antenna elements; a plurality of frequency converters; and a plurality of digital beamformers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Pace, David Gregory Baur, Theodore Lyman Schuler-Sandy, William Kennedy, Jeffrey Gerard Micono, William Louis Walker, Garrett James Newell
  • Publication number: 20240057940
    Abstract: A method includes obtaining test criteria for a monitor configured to be attached to a user; obtaining reference data; determining, based on the test criteria and the reference data, a detached state of the monitor. The determining the detached state includes performing a set of tests indicated in the test criteria. The set of tests includes a first test corresponding to a first power consumption by the monitor; and a second test different from the first test. The second test corresponds to a second power consumption by the monitor, and the second power consumption is larger than the first power consumption. The method further includes automatically modifying, in response to the determining the detached state, an operating mode of the monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan B. Shute, Bin Mi, Jeffrey S. Rotter, Gale G. McFarland, Michael Thomas Edward McRoberts, Timothy J. Alpers, Brian Kronstedt
  • Publication number: 20240055244
    Abstract: Embodiments provided herein generally include apparatus, e.g., plasma processing systems, and methods for the plasma processing of a substrate in a processing chamber. Some embodiments are directed to a method for waveform generation, which generally includes delivering a first waveform with an associated setpoint from an energy source; detecting at least one characteristic of the first waveform; estimating a voltage decay during a portion of a pulse during the first waveform; calculating a compensation factor; and adjusting the at least one characteristic using the compensation factor to adjust a voltage decay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Shreeram Jyoti DASH, Michael Thomas NICHOLS
  • Patent number: 11899683
    Abstract: A digital asset management system (DAMS) provides an integrated user experience for the rapid and facile manipulation of a users digital assets in an online environment. Spanning the spectrum of digital assets, the DAMS system set forth herein enables users to tag, fitter, collect, and show such digital assets in a manner which requires preferably minimal user interaction in order to achieve digital asset management and exhibition. Sharing among friends and family becomes much easier and incoming digital assets may be automatically segregated according to user choices or history to enable easier management of such assets. Recognition of relationships, characteristics, features, and the like between different assets may occur automatically and develop an ongoing fashion to enable association of such similar assets into “collections” or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Lucas McGregor, Mike Depaoli, Adrian Gould, Chad Hill, Michael Thomas Ritchie, Kyle Kincaid, Glenn Lingle, Joseph Provost, Maria Vazquez
  • Patent number: 11898387
    Abstract: A hinged system includes a preassembled hinge module for pivotally coupling a first component to a second component. The preassembled hinge module includes a shaft, a torque element frictionally engaging the shaft, and a housing. The housing includes a cover, a side wall, and a rear wall that define an interior space enclosed within the housing. The interior space receives the torque element inside the housing. The cover defines a first aperture, and the rear wall defines a second aperture, the first aperture and the second aperture aligned with a pivot axis of the shaft. The shaft extends through at least the first aperture, the interior space, and the second aperture. The shaft is separate from, and configured to be mounted to, the first component. The housing is separate from, and configured to be mounted to, the second component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Southco, Inc.
    Inventors: Hector Eduardo Rivas, Mark James Rowley, Pradeep Jayanna, Michael Thomas Holland, Richard B. Langkamp, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11897702
    Abstract: A parcel transfer system transfers a parcel or a similar article directly between a conveyor and a self-driving vehicle (“SDV”) while the conveyor and SDV are moving. The conveyor, SDV, or both may be configured to initially transport a parcel in a first direction of travel and then subsequently offload the parcel in a second direction of travel. The SDV is configured to travel alongside of the conveyor in the first direction of travel and either receive the parcel as it is offloaded from the conveyor or offload the parcel onto the conveyor in the second direction of travel. The parcel transfer system further includes a vision and control subsystem, which regulates movement of the SDV and offloading of the parcel from the conveyor or SDV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Material Handling Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Fleming, Robertus Arnoldus Adrianus Schmit
  • Publication number: 20240047877
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a digital beamformed phased array feed. The system may include a radome configured to allow electromagnetic waves to propagate; a multi-band software defined antenna array tile; a power and clock management subsystem configured to manage power and time of operation; a thermal management subsystem configured to dissipate heat generated by the multi-band software defined antenna array tile; and an enclosure assembly. The multi-band software defined antenna array tile may include a plurality of coupled dipole array antenna elements; a plurality of frequency converters; and a plurality of digital beamformers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Pace, David Gregory Baur, Theodore Lyman Schuler-Sandy, William Kennedy, Jeffrey Gerard Micono, William Louis Walker, Garrett James Newell
  • Publication number: 20240047875
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a digital beamformed phased array feed. The system may include a radome configured to allow electromagnetic waves to propagate; a multi-band software defined antenna array tile; a power and clock management subsystem configured to manage power and time of operation; a thermal management subsystem configured to dissipate heat generated by the multi-band software defined antenna array tile; and an enclosure assembly. The multi-band software defined antenna array tile may include a plurality of coupled dipole array antenna elements; a plurality of frequency converters; and a plurality of digital beamformers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Pace, David Gregory Baur, Theodore Lyman Schuler-Sandy, William Kennedy, Jeffrey Gerard Micono, William Louis Walker, Garrett James Newell
  • Publication number: 20240047876
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a digital beamformed phased array feed. The system may include a radome configured to allow electromagnetic waves to propagate; a multi-band software defined antenna array tile; a power and clock management subsystem configured to manage power and time of operation; a thermal management subsystem configured to dissipate heat generated by the multi-band software defined antenna array tile; and an enclosure assembly. The multi-band software defined antenna array tile may include a plurality of coupled dipole array antenna elements; a plurality of frequency converters; and a plurality of digital beamformers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Pace, David Gregory Baur, Theodore Lyman Schuler-Sandy, William Kennedy, Jeffrey Gerard Micono, William Louis Walker, Garrett James Newell
  • Patent number: 11893540
    Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a shared collaborative channel for collaboration are provided. In particular, a computing device may receive a request, from an originating member of an organization, to create the shared collaborative channel, the request including an invitee to be added to the shared collaborative channel. In response to receipt of the request, the computing device may provision a substrate group by creating a container associate with the shared collaborative channel including a substrate database associated with the shared collaborative channel, generate an invitation including a custom link to the shared collaborative channel for the invitee, and determine whether the invitee belongs to an originating collaboration team associated with the originating member based on the substrate database. If the invitee belongs to the originating collaboration team, the computing device may further update the substrate group to add the invitee as a new member of the shared collaborative channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Thomas McLean, Ladislau Conceicao, Priyank Deepak Sanghavi, Li Li, Jayant Kishorbhai Manglani
  • Patent number: 11892245
    Abstract: A heat exchanger is provided that can include furcating unit cells coupled with each other. Each of the unit cells can be elongated along an axis and include a sidewall that defines annular ring openings on opposite ends of the unit cell along the axis. The sidewall also can define undulating annular rings between the annular ring openings and axially separated from each other along the axis. The sidewall can further define angled openings into the unit cell both above and below each of the undulating annular rings. At least a first opening of the annular ring openings and the angled openings can be configured to be an inlet to receive a first fluid into the unit cell and at least a second opening of the annular ring openings and the angled openings configured to be an outlet through which the first fluid exits the unit cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: William Dwight Gerstler, Daniel Jason Erno, Michael Thomas Kenworthy, Jeffrey Douglas Rambo, Nicolas Kristopher Sabo