Patents by Inventor Michael John Thomas
Michael John 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).
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Publication number: 20240127252Abstract: The present technology provides solutions for determining transaction insights regarding a subject entity and on behalf of an inquiring entity. An exemplary method includes receiving an Application Programming Interface (API) communication calling an API, determining that the inquiring entity is permitted to access the transaction insights for the use case associated with the API, collecting data for the parameters in the defined in the API communication to yield collected data, analyzing the collected data to derive the transaction insights including at least one risk insight score and at least one reason code associated with the risk insight score, and providing a data pack of the transaction insights in a responsive communication to the inquiring entity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Ravindran Loganathan, Michael Paul Ward, Srikant Rao, Bino John Thomas, Kazuki Nishiura
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Publication number: 20240112890Abstract: A faceplate of a showerhead has a bottom side that faces a plasma generation region and a top side that faces a plenum into which a process gas is supplied during operation of a substrate processing system. The faceplate includes apertures formed through the bottom side and openings formed through the top side. Each of the apertures is formed to extend through a portion of an overall thickness of the faceplate to intersect with at least one of the openings to form a corresponding flow path for process gas through the faceplate. Each of the apertures has a cross-section that has a hollow cathode discharge suppression dimension in at least one direction. Each of the openings has a cross-section that has a smallest cross-sectional dimension that is greater than the hollow cathode discharge suppression dimension.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Michael John Selep, Patrick G. Breiling, Karl Frederick Leeser, Timothy Scott Thomas, David William Kamp, Sean M. Donnelly
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Publication number: 20240051489Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior may comprise a composite structure comprising a fiber panel and a cover. The fiber panel may comprise a conductor. The conductor may provide a functional circuit for the composite structure. The conductor may comprise a pattern of electrically conductive threads. Conductive thread may be within the fiber panel. Conductive thread may be stitched into/onto the fiber panel. The conductor may comprise a stitch pattern comprising conductive thread comprising the functional circuit. The functional circuit may comprise a user interface, an input device, an output device, and/or a circuit element. The composite structure may comprise a resin structure for the fiber panel adjacent to the functional circuit. The component may comprise a trim panel, instrument panel, door panel, overhead panel, console, overhead console, floor console, interior trim component, pillar trim, operator control, steering control/wheel, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Jennifer A. Stroebe, Michael Robert Catlin, Jason Denbow, Michael Edward Phillips, Jason Mathew Hipshier, Michael Gerard Zimmer, Scott Allen Hansen, Michael John Thomas
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Publication number: 20230151591Abstract: Examples provide an apparatus having a first accumulator that water received from a first supply line. A first conduit connects to the first accumulator and provides a second supply line from the first accumulator to a fixture. The second accumulator receives drainage water from the fixture. The second conduit connects to the second accumulator and includes a drainage line that directs the drainage water away from the second accumulator. A pump associated with the second accumulator assists with moving the drainage water out of the second accumulator through the drainage line.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Michael John Thomas, Alan Norton, Gabriel Massa
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Patent number: 11619032Abstract: Examples provide a configurable, modular manifold system for distributing water. The manifold receives water via a first supply line dropped vertically down from a ceiling structure. The first supply line is connected to a water source, such as a water tank or pre-existing water line without demolition. The water may be heated or filtered and then supplied to a fixture or other device via a perpendicular second supply line. Drainage from the fixture is received via a drainage line. The drainage accumulates in an accumulator tank. The drainage water is pumped out via a second vertical drainage line carrying the drainage water away. The second line eventually connects to a pre-existing sewage line or septic system for treatment. The manifold may be moved or relocated easily to provide water to fixtures or other devices modularly without alteration of fixtures or access demolition to existing structures.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: Michael John Thomas, Alan Norton, Gabriel Massa
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Publication number: 20230075416Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior configured for a module comprising a radiation source to administer a dose of radiation to an object may comprise a base comprising a compartment for the object; a cover moveable relative to the base from a closed position to an open position; and a platform configured to position the object for administration of the dose of radiation when the cover is in the closed position. The platform may move to position the object for access when the cover is in the open position. The radiation source may comprise a lower light source separated from an upper light source by the platform. The platform may move with the cover. The component may comprise a mechanism to facilitate movement of the platform. The component may comprise a storage compartment; glove box; floor console; overhead console; trim panel; and/or door panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Shane M. Vorac, Michael John Thomas
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Patent number: 11479168Abstract: A system/component for a vehicle interior configured to administer a dose of radiation to an object is disclosed. The system/component may comprise a base providing a compartment, a cover, a module comprising a radiation source and a control panel providing a user interface. The radiation source may administer radiation to the object; the user interface may be configured for operation of the module; the user interface may provide a signal; the signal may comprise an audible signal and/or a light signal. The radiation source may comprise an ultraviolet light source. The system may be operated according to a control program. The compartment may contain the object and the light source may comprise an LED arrangement to direct light onto the object in the compartment. The dose of radiation may be intended to sanitize biomatter. A method of operating the system/component is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2022Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: SHANGHAI YANFENG JINQIAO AUTOMOTIVE TRIM SYSTEMS CO. LTD.Inventors: Shane M. Vorac, Michael John Thomas
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Publication number: 20220126750Abstract: A system/component for a vehicle interior configured to administer a dose of radiation to an object is disclosed. The system/component may comprise a base providing a compartment, a cover, a module comprising a radiation source and a control panel providing a user interface. The radiation source may administer radiation to the object; the user interface may be configured for operation of the module; the user interface may provide a signal; the signal may comprise an audible signal and/or a light signal. The radiation source may comprise an ultraviolet light source. The system may be operated according to a control program. The compartment may contain the object and the light source may comprise an LED arrangement to direct light onto the object in the compartment. The dose of radiation may be intended to sanitize biomatter. A method of operating the system/component is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2022Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Shane M. Vorac, Michael John Thomas
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Publication number: 20220064915Abstract: Examples provide a configurable, modular manifold system for distributing water. The manifold receives water via a first supply line dropped vertically down from a ceiling structure. The first supply line is connected to a water source, such as a water tank or pre-existing water line without demolition. The water may be heated or filtered and then supplied to a fixture or other device via a perpendicular second supply line. Drainage from the fixture is received via a drainage line. The drainage accumulates in an accumulator tank. The drainage water is pumped out via a second vertical drainage line carrying the drainage water away. The second line eventually connects to a pre-existing sewage line or septic system for treatment. The manifold may be moved or relocated easily to provide water to fixtures or other devices modularly without alteration of fixtures or access demolition to existing structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Michael John Thomas, Alan Norton, Gabriel Massa
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Patent number: 10189373Abstract: A seat arrangement, particularly for a vehicle, that includes a second row seat arrangement. The second row seat arrangement includes a first seat, a second seat and a third seat. The first seat can be stored such that direct access to a third row seat arrangement is not limited by the second row seat arrangement. In a two row vehicle, the second row seat arrangement with the first seat stored provides extra space in the second row for placing cargo.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: ADIENT LUXEMBOURG HOLDING S.A.R.L.Inventors: Michael John Thomas, Kenneth M. Clark, Robert J. Hicks, Eric B. Michalak, Ganesh Sankaran, Bernd Zimmerbeutel
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Patent number: 9969310Abstract: A method for manufacturing a vehicle interior component includes depositing an expanding foam within an internal cavity of a mold. The internal cavity is shaped to form the vehicle interior component. The method also includes placing a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag in a desired position and/or orientation on a surface of the expanding foam such that the expanding foam bonds to the RFID tag as the expanding foam cures.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: ADIENT LUXEMBOURG HOLDING S.A.R.L.Inventors: Eric B. Michalak, Michael John Thomas
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Publication number: 20160318422Abstract: A seat arrangement, particularly for a vehicle, that includes a second row seat arrangement. The second row seat arrangement includes a first seat, a second seat and a third seat. The first seat can be stored such that direct access to a third row seat arrangement is not limited by the second row seat arrangement. In a two row vehicle, the second row seat arrangement with the first seat stored provides extra space in the second row for placing cargo.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2014Publication date: November 3, 2016Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Michael John THOMAS, Kenneth M. CLARK, Robert J. HICKS, Eric B. MICHALAK, Ganesh SANKARAN, Bernd ZIMMERBEUTEL
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Publication number: 20150329032Abstract: A method for manufacturing a vehicle interior component includes securing a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag in a desired position and/or orientation within an internal cavity of a mold using magnetic attraction. The internal cavity is shaped to form the vehicle interior component. The method also includes filling the internal cavity with an expanding foam such that the expanding foam bonds to the RFID tag as the expanding foam cures.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANYInventors: Eric B. MICHALAK, Michael John THOMAS
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Publication number: 20150329033Abstract: A method for manufacturing a vehicle interior component includes depositing an expanding foam within an internal cavity of a mold. The internal cavity is shaped to form the vehicle interior component. The method also includes placing a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag in a desired position and/or orientation on a surface of the expanding foam such that the expanding foam bonds to the RFID tag as the expanding foam cures.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Eric B. MICHALAK, Michael John THOMAS
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Publication number: 20150239414Abstract: A position detection system for a vehicle seat component includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag coupled to the vehicle seat component. The position detection system also includes an RFID reader configured to transmit an interrogation signal to the RFID tag, and to receive a return signal from the RFID tag. The position detection system further includes a controller communicatively coupled to the RFID reader. The controller is configured to determine a position of the vehicle seat component based on the interrogation signal and/or the return signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Michael John Thomas, Eric B. Michalak
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Patent number: 8107596Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing on-hold information to a telecommunication terminal that has been placed on-hold during a telecommunication call by receiving a message designating that the telecommunication terminal is to be placed on-hold from a far-end of the telecommunication call, and transmitting an on-hold message to the user of the telecommunication terminal where the on-hold message is selected by the user and generated at a near-end of the telecommunication call.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2005Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Christopher Reon Gentle, Lisa Yoshiko Kawahara, Ashis Kumar Maity, Michael John Thomas
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Patent number: 7933391Abstract: A method and apparatus for emergency message delivery from an emergency center by receiving an incoming call from the emergency center for a first telecommunication terminal that is engaged in a telecommunication call with a second telecommunication terminal; identifying the emergency center; receiving an emergency message from the emergency center; recording an audio portion of the emergency message; alerting a user of the first telecommunication terminal of the recorded audio portion of the emergency message during the telecommunication call; detecting a signal from the first telecommunication terminal indicating that the user wants to hear the recorded audio portion of the emergency message; and transmitting the recorded audio portion of the emergency message to the first telecommunication terminal during the telecommunication call upon detection of the signal.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2006Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Christopher Reon Gentle, Lisa Yoshiko Kawahara, Ashis Kumar Maity, Michael John Thomas
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Publication number: 20110089736Abstract: A vehicular seat assembly (14) having a backrest (16) capable of reclining between maximum upright (22) and maximum rearward (20) conditions. The backrest (16) can also be rotated to a fold-flat condition (24). A rotary recliner mechanism (26) controls reclining motion of the backrest (16). A dump latch (44) is operatively associated with the rotary recliner mechanism (26), and is automatically actuated by movement of the seat backrest (16) past its maximum upright condition (22). The dump latch (44) is controlled by a trigger (50) which interacts with a cam (60) on a base plate (28) of the rotary recliner mechanism (26). A biasing member (54) automatically resets the trigger (50) when the backrest (16) is returned to its maximum upright position (22). The dump latch (44) and biasing member (54) are carried on a toothed top plate (32) that is formed integrally with the rotary recliner mechanism (26).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2008Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANYInventors: Kurt A. Seibold, Michael John Thomas, Yogesh A. Pawar
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Patent number: D626349Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2007Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Raza Ahmed Bashir, Phillip T. Deane, David Paul Thimm, Michael John Thomas
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Patent number: D1019888Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: Michael John Thomas, Alan Norton, Gabriel Massa