Patents by Inventor Michael Tompkins
Michael Tompkins 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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Patent number: 12206983Abstract: A wearable digital video camera (10) is equipped with wireless connection protocol and global navigation and location positioning system technology to provide remote image acquisition control and viewing. The Bluetooth® packet-based open wireless technology standard protocol (400) is preferred for use in providing control signals or streaming data to the digital video camera and for accessing image content stored on or streaming from the digital video camera. The GPS technology (402) is preferred for use in tracking of the location of the digital video camera as it records image information. A rotating mount (300) with a locking member (330) on the camera housing (22) allows adjustment of the pointing angle of the wearable digital video camera when it is attached to a mounting surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2022Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: Contour IP Holding, LLCInventors: Laura O'Donnell, Richard Mander, Michael Denton, Ben Bodley, Alan Tompkins, Keith Gurganus, Kelvin P. Barnsdale, Simon Third, Carm Pierce, Carl Perkins
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Publication number: 20240119364Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, non-transitory computer-readable media, and methods for automatically generating and executing machine learning pipelines based on a variety of user selections of various settings, machine learning structures, and other machine learning pipeline criteria. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems utilize user input selecting various machine learning pipeline settings to generate machine learning model pipeline files. Further, the disclosed systems execute and deploy the machine learning pipelines based on user-selected schedules. In some embodiments, the disclosed systems also register the machine learning pipelines and associated machine learning pipeline data in a machine learning pipeline registry. Further, the disclosed systems can generate and provide a machine learning pipeline graphical user interface for monitoring and managing machine learning pipelines.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Akshay Jain, Frank Teoh, Peeyush Agarwal, Michael Tompkins, Sashidhar Guntury, Yunfan Zhong, Greg Tobkin
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Publication number: 20230229735Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, non-transitory computer-readable media, and methods that implement a pre-defined model container workflow allowing computing devices to flexibly and efficiently define, train, deploy, and maintain machine-learning models. For instance, the disclosed systems can provide scaffolding and boilerplate code for machine-learning models. To illustrate, boilerplate code can include predetermined designs of base classes for common use cases like training, batch inference, etc. In addition, the scaffolding provides an opinionated directory structure for organizing code of a machine-learning model. Further, the disclosed systems can provide containerization and various tooling (e.g., command interface tooling, platform upgrade tooling, and model repository management tooling). Additionally, the disclosed systems can provide out of the box compatibility with one or more different compute instances for increased flexibility and cross-system integration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2022Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Akshay Jain, Frank Teoh, Greg Tobkin, Michael Tompkins, Peeyush Agarwal, Sashidhar Guntury, Yunfan Zhong
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Patent number: 10933976Abstract: A leading edge high-lift device, that may be deployable from a wing of an aircraft, may include a leading edge and a trailing edge. A lower surface and an upper surface may both extend between the leading edge and the trailing edge. A trailing edge region may be defined by the trailing edge and an adjacent region thereto. A shaping device may be disposed at the trailing edge region and may be movable between a non-activated position and an activated position.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Ronald Tatsuji Kawai, Daniel Michael Tompkins, Robert Hauschild Liebeck, Kevin Robert Elmer, Eric David Dickey
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Patent number: 10830092Abstract: Rotor thrust balancing systems for turbomachines and methods of using the same are generally disclosed. For example, a rotor thrust balancing system for a turbomachine, wherein the turbomachine defines a centerline extending the length of the turbomachine. The system includes a rotating drive shaft, a thrust bearing, and a first waveguide sensor. The rotating drive shaft couples a turbine section and a compressor section of the turbomachine. The thrust bearing supports the rotating drive shaft of the turbomachine. The thrust bearing includes a plurality of ball bearings, an inner race coupled to the rotating drive shaft, and an outer race coupled to a fixed structure. The first waveguide sensor is coupled to the outer race at a first end of the waveguide sensor. The waveguide sensor communicates a vibrational frequency from the thrust bearing to a second end of the waveguide sensor.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Kyle Robert Snow, Andrew Michael Tompkins, Andrew Michael Watson, Philip Joseph Ogston, Christopher Michael Thompson
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Patent number: 10787928Abstract: A casing for use in a turbofan engine is provided. The casing includes an inner hub, an intermediate casing positioned radially outward from the inner hub, an outer casing positioned radially outward from the intermediate casing, and a plurality of struts spaced circumferentially about the inner hub and extending between the inner hub and the outer casing. At least one strut of the plurality of struts includes a flow channel extending therethrough. The casing also includes a fluid scoop defined within the inner hub, and a collector that couples the fluid scoop in flow communication with the flow channel.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2016Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignees: General Electric Company, GE Avio, S.r.l.Inventors: Andrew Michael Tompkins, Brandon Wayne Miller, Donald Albert Bradley, Michele Gravina, Daniel Alan Niergarth, Lorenzo Cipolla
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Publication number: 20190277157Abstract: Rotor thrust balancing systems for turbomachines and methods of using the same are generally disclosed. For example, a rotor thrust balancing system for a turbomachine, wherein the turbomachine defines a centerline extending the length of the turbomachine. The system includes a rotating drive shaft, a thrust bearing, and a first waveguide sensor. The rotating drive shaft couples a turbine section and a compressor section of the turbomachine. The thrust bearing supports the rotating drive shaft of the turbomachine. The thrust bearing includes a plurality of ball bearings, an inner race coupled to the rotating drive shaft, and an outer race coupled to a fixed structure. The first waveguide sensor is coupled to the outer race at a first end of the waveguide sensor. The waveguide sensor communicates a vibrational frequency from the thrust bearing to a second end of the waveguide sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Kyle Robert Snow, Andrew Michael Tompkins, Andrew Michael Watson, Philip Joseph Ogston, Christopher Michael Thompson
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Patent number: 10316856Abstract: A casing for use in a turbofan engine is provided. The casing includes an inner hub including a first fluid opening defined at bottom dead center of the casing. The casing also includes an intermediate casing positioned radially outward from the inner hub, an outer casing positioned radially outward from the intermediate casing, and struts spaced circumferentially about the inner hub and extending between the inner hub and the outer casing. The struts include a first strut and a second strut positioned on opposing sides of bottom dead center of the casing such that a first fluid sump is defined between the inner hub, the intermediate casing, and the first and second struts. At least one of said first and second struts includes a flow channel extending therethrough such that a fluid flow path is defined from the first fluid opening, through the first fluid sump, and through the flow channel.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Brandon Wayne Miller, Andrew Michael Tompkins, Daniel Alan Niergarth
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Publication number: 20190002084Abstract: A leading edge high-lift device, that may be deployable from a wing of an aircraft, may include a leading edge and a trailing edge. A lower surface and an upper surface may both extend between the leading edge and the trailing edge. A trailing edge region may be defined by the trailing edge and an adjacent region thereto. A shaping device may be disposed at the trailing edge region and may be movable between a non-activated position and an activated position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Ronald Tatsuji Kawai, Daniel Michael Tompkins, Robert Hauschild Liebeck, Kevin Robert Elmer, Eric David Dickey
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Patent number: 10017886Abstract: A machine for non-woven fabric formation containing a rotating center shaft, at least a first and second pair of laterally spaced, interchangeable helical yarn guides, a yarn feeding wheel assembly, a fabric take up. The machine is capable of forming both square and tri-axial scrims with changes to the interchangeable helical yarn guides and yarn feeding wheel assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Michael Tompkins, Frank M. Pitman
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Publication number: 20170342616Abstract: A machine for non-woven fabric formation containing a rotating center shaft, at least a first and second pair of laterally spaced, interchangeable helical yarn guides, a yarn feeding wheel assembly, a fabric take up. The machine is capable of forming both square and tri-axial scrims with changes to the interchangeable helical yarn guides and yarn feeding wheel assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Michael Tompkins, Frank M. Pitman
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Publication number: 20170152760Abstract: A casing for use in a turbofan engine is provided. The casing includes an inner hub, an intermediate casing positioned radially outward from the inner hub, an outer casing positioned radially outward from the intermediate casing, and a plurality of struts spaced circumferentially about the inner hub and extending between the inner hub and the outer casing. At least one strut of the plurality of struts includes a flow channel extending therethrough. The casing also includes a fluid scoop defined within the inner hub, and a collector that couples the fluid scoop in flow communication with the flow channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Andrew Michael TOMPKINS, Brandon Wayne MILLER, Donald Albert BRADLEY, Michele GRAVINA, Daniel Alan NIERGARTH, Lorenzo CIPOLLA
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Publication number: 20170152018Abstract: A leading edge high-lift device, that may be deployable from a wing of an aircraft, may include a leading edge and a trailing edge. A lower surface and an upper surface may both extend between the leading edge and the trailing edge. A trailing edge region may be defined by the trailing edge and an adjacent region thereto. A shaping device may be disposed at the trailing edge region and may be movable between a non-activated position and an activated position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Ronald Tatsuji Kawai, Daniel Michael Tompkins, Robert Hauschild Liebeck, Kevin Robert Elmer, Eric David Dickey
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Publication number: 20170152859Abstract: A casing for use in a turbofan engine is provided. The casing includes an inner hub including a first fluid opening defined at bottom dead center of the casing. The casing also includes an intermediate casing positioned radially outward from the inner hub, an outer casing positioned radially outward from the intermediate casing, and struts spaced circumferentially about the inner hub and extending between the inner hub and the outer casing. The struts include a first strut and a second strut positioned on opposing sides of bottom dead center of the casing such that a first fluid sump is defined between the inner hub, the intermediate casing, and the first and second struts. At least one of said first and second struts includes a flow channel extending therethrough such that a fluid flow path is defined from the first fluid opening, through the first fluid sump, and through the flow channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Brandon Wayne Miller, Andrew Michael Tompkins, Daniel Alan Niergarth
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Patent number: 9518423Abstract: A window screen installation system is disclosed that includes a screen frame configured in a generally rectangular configuration from a plurality of screen frame extrusions. A plurality of trim molds are included that are configured to snap into place over the screen frame extrusion. When respective ends of the trim molds are positioned adjacent one another they form a plurality of generally rectangular shaped openings. A plurality of plinths are configured to be positioned in each of the plurality of openings configured to further secure the trim molds to the screen frame extrusions.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Home Improvement Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Seuberling, Michael Tompkins
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Patent number: 9487999Abstract: A gazebo screen installation system is disclosed that is operable to allow screen frame assemblies to be installed in gazebos. The system includes a gazebo screen frame having a wedge portion and a trim portion. The trim portion includes a mounting rib extending upwardly from an upper surface of the trim portion and the wedge portion extends downwardly from said trim portion. A backing wedge strip is included having an angled surface and a mounting surface. The angled surface is formed in relation to the mounting surface such that a right angle forming angle is created in relation to a screen material when the backing wedge strip is connected with a vertical support member of a gazebo.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Home Improvement Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Seuberling, Michael Tompkins
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Publication number: 20160040472Abstract: A window screen installation system is disclosed that includes a screen frame configured in a generally rectangular configuration from a plurality of screen frame extrusions. A plurality of trim molds are included that are configured to snap into place over the screen frame extrusion. When respective ends of the trim molds are positioned adjacent one another they form a plurality of generally rectangular shaped openings. A plurality of plinths are configured to be positioned in each of the plurality of openings configured to further secure the trim molds to the screen frame extrusions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Applicant: HOME IMPROVEMENT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: David Seuberling, Michael Tompkins
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Publication number: 20160040477Abstract: A gazebo screen installation system is disclosed that is operable to allow screen frame assemblies to be installed in gazebos. The system includes a gazebo screen frame having a wedge portion and a trim portion. The trim portion includes a mounting rib extending upwardly from an upper surface of the trim portion and the wedge portion extends downwardly from said trim portion. A backing wedge strip is included having an angled surface and a mounting surface. The angled surface is formed in relation to the mounting surface such that a right angle forming angle is created in relation to a screen material when the backing wedge strip is connected with a vertical support member of a gazebo.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Applicant: HOME IMPROVEMENT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: David Seuberling, Michael Tompkins
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Publication number: 20150151509Abstract: A tapered fiber reinforced core panel adapted for use with a hardenable resin having a core panel thickness that varies across at least one of the width or length of the core panel. The core panel contains a plurality of elongated strips of low density cellular material and a plurality of fibers located adjacent the first and second side surfaces between adjacent elongated strips.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: June 4, 2015Applicant: MILLIKEN & COMPANYInventors: Michael Tompkins, Anthony S. Brandon, Frederick Stoll
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Patent number: D756536Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Home Improvement Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Seuberling, Michael Tompkins