Patents by Inventor Michael Thomas

Michael 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: 20240110149
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are non-naturally occurring C. autoethanogenum adapted to electrolyzer off-gas feedstock conditions that possess increased growth rates when compared to naturally occurring naturally occurring C. autoethanogenum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Leah Renae FORD, Michael Thomas GUARNIERI, Michael G. RESCH, Lauren Rae MAGNUSSON
  • Patent number: 11945158
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and program for additive manufacturing. In one aspect, the method comprises: forming an at least partially solidified portion within a first scan region (801), wherein the solidified portion within the first scan region (801) is formed by irradiating a build material along a first irradiation path (811). A second portion of a build material may be irradiated along a second irradiation path (813), wherein the second scan region (803) is offset with respect to the first scan region (801) thereby defining an offset region (802). The offset region (802) is at least partially solidified by the first irradiation path (811) and the second irradiation path (813) and a reference line (819) intersects the first irradiation path (811) and the second irradiation path (813) within the offset region (802), wherein the reference line (819) is substantially parallel to a side (810) of the first scan region (801).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Justin Mamrak, Michael Thomas Gansler
  • Patent number: 11947399
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described in which the location of a tap on the body of a handheld device is determined in real time using data streams from an embedded inertial measurement unit (IMU). Taps may be generated by striking the handheld device with an object (e.g., a finger), or by moving the handheld device in a manner that causes it to strike another object. IMU accelerometer, gyroscopic and/or orientation (relative to the magnetic and/or gravitational pull of the earth) measurements are examined for signatures that distinguish a tap at a location on the body of the device compared with signal characteristics produced by taps at other locations. Neural network and/or numerical methods may be used to perform such classifications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Kibeam Learning, Inc.
    Inventors: Nelson George Publicover, Alexander Paul Barangan, Lewis James Marggraff, Marc Michael Thomas
  • Patent number: 11944770
    Abstract: An expandable introducer sheath with an interlock dilator. The present technology provides an expandable sheath with a step feature inside its distal opening, and a dilator with an interlock that includes a catch surface configured to engage with the step feature and resist further relative movement so that the body of the dilator is prevented from exiting the distal end of the expandable sheath. This interlocking engagement may allow the dilator to be used to extend and maintain tension on the expandable sheath during insertion into a patient, and then to be retracted from the expandable sheath by pulling the dilator in the opposite direction. The present technology also provides a dilator hub with a spring mechanism configured to achieve and maintain a desired tension on the expandable sheath and to prevent overextension of the expandable sheath when the dilator is being inserted into the expandable sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Abiomed, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher N. Korkuch, Robert Fishman, Michael Thomas Finnegan, Charles DeLorenzo, Andrew Gentile, Anne Gabrielle McLoughlin, Robert Swierczek, Matthew D'Agostino, Jonathan Barry
  • Publication number: 20240100140
    Abstract: The disclosure provides synthetic (e.g. recombinant) pneumococcal saccharide comprising one or more repeat unit(s) ?4)-?-D-Glcp-(1?3)-[[?-L-Rhap-(1?2)]-[Gro-(2?P?3)]-?-D-Galp-(1?4)]-?-L-Rhap-(1?. Also provided are conjugates comprising a ?4)-?-D-Glcp-(1?3)-[[?-L-Rhap-(1?2)]-[Gro-(2?P?3)]-?-D-Galp-(1?4)]-?-L-Rhap-(1?, immunogenic compositions, vaccines and their use in preventing or treating infection by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS SA
    Inventors: Amirreza FARIDMOAYER, Rainer FOLLADOR, Stefan Jochen KEMMLER, Michael Thomas KOWARIK, Gerd Martin LIPOWSKY, Gerald Johann POSCH, Fabio SERVENTI
  • Patent number: 11942100
    Abstract: Techniques for encoding audio data with metadata are described. In an example, a device receives audio data corresponding to audio detected by a microphone and receives metadata associated with the audio. The device generates encoded data based at least in part on encoding the audio data with the metadata. The encoding involves replacing a portion of the audio data with the metadata, such that the encoded data includes the metadata and a remaining portion of the audio data. The device sends the encoded data to an audio processing application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Aditya Sharadchandra Joshi, Carlo Murgia, Michael Thomas Peterson
  • Publication number: 20240095090
    Abstract: A cloud-based framework dynamically utilizes a distributed pool of accelerators to parallelize calculations of physical simulation (physics) solver code partitioned across multiple accelerators and compute nodes of one or more virtual data centers in a virtualized computing environment. Multi-level partitioning logic of the framework partitions an input data set of the physics solver code into code groups configured to run on the accelerators using a “hardware agnostic” software layer that abstracts differences in processing architectures to allow targeting of different types of accelerators. A predictive scheduler interacts with the multi-level partitioning logic to locate and predictively reserve the accelerators within the pool, dynamically access and utilize the accelerators when needed, and then promptly release them upon completion of the calculations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Yasushi Saito, Thomas D. Economon, Michael Thomas Mara, Jason Ansel Lango, Juan José Alonso
  • Patent number: 11931405
    Abstract: A bioconjugate of an E. coli glucosylated O4 antigen polysaccharide covalently linked to a carrier protein and compositions thereof are provided. Also provided are recombinant host cells for producing the bioconjugate, and methods of producing the bioconjugate using the recombinant host cells. The recombinant host cells contain a nucleic acid encoding a glucosyl transferase capable of modifying the E. coli O4 antigen with glucose branching to produce the glucosylated O4 antigen polysaccharide. Bioconjugates of an E. coli glucosylated O4 antigen polysaccharide described herein can be used alone or in combination with one or more additional E. coli O-antigen polysaccharides to induce antibodies against an E. coli glucosylated antigen, and to vaccinate a subject against extra-intestinal pathogenic E. coli (ExPEC).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignees: GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals S.A.
    Inventors: Jeroen Geurtsen, Jan Theunis Poolman, Kellen Cristhina Fae, Pieter Jan Burghout, Eveline Marleen Weerdenburg, Patricia Ibarra Yon, Darren Robert Abbanat, Stefan Jochen Kemmler, Michael Thomas Kowarik, Manuela Mally, Veronica Gambillara Fonck, Martin Edward Braun, Maria Paula Carranza Sandmeier
  • Publication number: 20240087741
    Abstract: A method includes completing, at a server, a mobile cardiac telemetry (MCT) study based on packets of electrocardiogram (ECG) data periodically received by the server. The method further includes completing, at the server, a Holter study based on the packets of ECG data. Completing the Holter study includes generating a report that includes results of the Holter study and the MCT study.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Alan Pasch, Michael Thomas Edward McRoberts, Dave H. Gross
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20240069961
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for individually deploying batch functions in a cluster computing environment. A batch function system may receive a scheduled batch job for execution at a particular timing. Rather than deploying the corresponding batch functions as a bundled monolith, the batch function system may individually deploy corresponding batch functions. To individually deploy the batch functions, the batch function system may use a verticle data structure for defining a batch job. The batch function system may then execute a batch function corresponding to the batch job on a cluster computing platform by deploying the batch function to a pod executing on computing nodes. Upon individual completion of execution, the batch function system may release the pod and/or computing nodes to make the computing resources available. The batch function system may also preserve and pass data between pods executing batch functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward K. SAMSON, Anuj GOYAL, Michael D. WIRSIG, Brandon Michael Thomas Bradley
  • 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
  • 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: D1017407
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Turn 3 Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Stephen Burns, Jr., Michael Thomas Benson
  • Patent number: D1021635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Brew Dr. Kombucha, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Michael Thomas, Laura Beverly Gano