Patents by Inventor Norman Thomas
Norman 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: 20220319694Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to network enabled devices and systems that allow a user to monitor various aspects of their physiological status through a cloud-based healthcare system that includes one or more sensor devices, a data and communications hub (e.g., embedded device), and a communication network based on remote server. More particularly, embodiments of the present disclosure comprise devices, systems, and methods that provide users with the ability to accurately assess their physiological function (e.g., pulmonary function) using a handheld sensor device (e.g., a spirometer) that is in communication with a data and communications hub configured for transmitting data to and receiving data from a cloud-based network on a remote server.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: John Robert Peterson, Norman Thomas
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Publication number: 20220296840Abstract: A nasal cannula configured to deliver airflow to a user, comprising: a manifold; a connector for attaching a gas tube to the manifold; a pair of non-sealing nasal prongs extending from the manifold for delivering a supply of gas to a user via the gas tube; wherein the connector is configured to form a swivel connection with the manifold so as to provide relative rotation between the manifold and the gas tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2021Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Ghassem Poormand, Tudor Norman Thomas, Shahrzad Poormand
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Publication number: 20220288344Abstract: Devices and methods for resuscitation of a patient wherein inspiratory gas is delivered through a T piece circuit having an exhalation port and a filter located upstream of the exhalation port to remove microbes from exhaled respiratory gas before the respiratory gas exits through the exhalation port.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Ghassem Poormand, Tudor Norman Thomas
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Publication number: 20220117512Abstract: A method for pulmonary testing includes, while a patient inspires through the testing device, injecting a test gas at a selected flowrate toward an open end of the testing device. The method also includes measuring a flow rate of the inspired gas, which comprises the test gas. The method further includes measuring a concentration of a selected test gas component in the inspired gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Norman Thomas, Edmond Chu
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Patent number: 11213221Abstract: A method for pulmonary testing includes, while a patient inspires through the testing device, injecting a test gas at a selected flowrate toward an open end of the testing device. The method also includes measuring a flow rate of the inspired gas, which comprises the test gas. The method further includes measuring a concentration of a selected test gas component in the inspired gas.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2014Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: KoKo IT, LLCInventors: Norman Thomas, Edmond Chu
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Patent number: 10281910Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for determining a route for a vehicle (2). The method comprises generating, by a processor (12), a grid (16) by specifying a start node (18), specifying one or more movement operations performable by the vehicle (2), and iteratively adding edges and further nodes (20-24) to the grid (16), each edge corresponding to a respective movement operation and each further node corresponding to a location for the vehicle (2). The one or more processors (12) then select a path through the grid (16) from a first node of the grid to a second node of the grid. The first node corresponds to a first location (A) for the vehicle (2) and the second node corresponds to a second location (B) for the vehicle (2). Thus, a route for the vehicle (2) from the first location (A) to the second location (B) is determined.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: BAE Systems plcInventor: Peter Norman Thomas
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Publication number: 20170160736Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for determining a route for a vehicle (2). The method comprises generating, by a processor (12), a grid (16) by specifying a start node (18), specifying one or more movement operations performable by the vehicle (2), and iteratively adding edges and further nodes (20-24) to the grid (16), each edge corresponding to a respective movement operation and each further node corresponding to a location for the vehicle (2). The one or more processors (12) then select a path through the grid (16) from a first node of the grid to a second node of the grid. The first node corresponds to a first location (A) for the vehicle (2) and the second node corresponds to a second location (B) for the vehicle (2). Thus, a route for the vehicle (2) from the first location (A) to the second location (B) is determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Peter Norman Thomas
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Publication number: 20140228700Abstract: A method for pulmonary testing includes, while a patient inspires through the testing device, injecting a test gas at a selected flowrate toward an open end of the testing device. The method also includes measuring a flow rate of the inspired gas, which comprises the test gas. The method further includes measuring a concentration of a selected test gas component in the inspired gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: nSpire, Inc.Inventors: Norman THOMAS, Edmond CHU
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Patent number: 8721561Abstract: A pulmonary testing device and method are provided that measure an inspired volume of a selected gas component. In one configuration, the selected gas component is injected into the device in an airway of the device upstream of a gas analyzer. The device has opposing open ends, one for the patient's mouth and the other for inspiration of air.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2006Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: nSpire Health, Inc.Inventors: Norman Thomas, Edmond Chu
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Patent number: 8430115Abstract: An electronic leak detection system for home humidifier using the duct air conditioning system. The leak detection system uses a simple sensor in a water collection tray under the humidifier to detect if leakage has occurred. An auxiliary solenoid valve is connected in line with the water supply to the humidifier. When leakage is detected, power to the humidifier system is shut down and an auxiliary solenoid valve is powered.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Inventor: Norman Thomas Stieb
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Publication number: 20110162727Abstract: An electronic leak detection system for home humidifier using the duct air conditioning system. The leak detection system uses a simple sensor in a water collection tray under the humidifier to detect if leakage has occurred. An auxiliary solenoid valve is connected in line with the water supply to the humidifier. When leakage is detected, power to the humidifier system is shut down and an auxiliary solenoid valve is powered.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventor: Norman Thomas Stieb
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Patent number: 7319412Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring and reporting the status of a mobile asset are described, where the mobile asset may be moved by a transport vehicle from a starting location to a destination location. The method includes providing destination information to a tracking device on the mobile asset, and setting a boundary about the destination location which is also referred to herein as a geoboundary. As the mobile asset moves from the starting location to the destination location, the current location of the mobile asset is determined, and a determination is made whether the current location is within the geoboundary. If the current location of the mobile asset is within the geoboundary, an arrival message is transmitted from the tracking device. Preferred embodiments of the invention include the step of transmitting a departure message from the tracking device if the current location of the mobile asset moves from within the geoboundary to outside the geoboundary.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2005Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Innovative Processing Solutions, LLCInventors: James B. Coppinger, Kevin R. DeBinder, Norman A. Thomas
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Publication number: 20060258949Abstract: A pulmonary testing device and method are provided that measure an inspired volume of a selected gas component. In one configuration, the selected gas component is injected into the device in an airway of the device upstream of a gas analyzer. The device has opposing open ends, one for the patient's mouth and the other for inspiration of air.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Applicant: Ferraris Respiratory, Inc.Inventors: Norman Thomas, Edmond Chu
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Patent number: 7102493Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring and reporting the status of a mobile asset are described, where the mobile asset may be moved by a transport vehicle from a starting location to a destination location. The method includes providing destination information to a tracking device on the mobile asset, and setting a boundary about the destination location which is also referred to herein as a geoboundary. As the mobile asset moves from the starting location to the destination location, the current location of the mobile asset is determined, and a determination is made whether the current location is within the geoboundary. If the current location of the mobile asset is within the geoboundary, an arrival message is transmitted from the tracking device. Preferred embodiments of the invention include the step of transmitting a departure message from the tracking device if the current location of the mobile asset moves from within the geoboundary to outside the geoboundary.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2005Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Innovative Processing Solutions, LLCInventors: James B. Coppinger, Kevin R. DeBinder, Norman A. Thomas
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Patent number: 6982656Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring and reporting the status of a mobile asset are described, where the mobile asset may be moved by a transport vehicle from a starting location to a destination location. The method includes providing destination information to a tracking device on the mobile asset, and setting a boundary about the destination location which is also referred to herein as a geoboundary. As the mobile asset moves from the starting location to the destination location, the current location of the mobile asset is determined, and a determination is made whether the current location is within the geoboundary. If the current location of the mobile asset is within the geoboundary, an arrival message is transmitted from the tracking device. Preferred embodiments of the invention include the step of transmitting a departure message from the tracking device if the current location of the mobile asset moves from within the geoboundary to outside the geoboundary.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Innovative Processing Solutions, LLCInventors: James B. Coppinger, Kevin R. DeBinder, Norman A. Thomas
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Patent number: 6827855Abstract: A first holding tank includes a base and a plurality of sidewalls extending upwardly from the base to define an open top. An inlet pipe provides raw sewage into tank. Tank is part of a sewage treatment plant comprised of a number of like sequentially interlinked tanks. Tank has an average depth of about 1½ meters and a surface area of about 60 hectares. After a predetermined volume of sewage and other fluids are contained within tank, the inflow is halted and a number of live fish, in the form of European carp, are introduced into tank. The inclusion of the fish allows the conversion of the sewage into fish manure that progressively builds up on the bottom of the tank. Moreover, the movement of the fish in tank assists the processing of the sewage by aeration.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2001Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Nremron Pty Ltd.Inventors: Norman Thomas Jennings, Darryl Ugo Jennings, Garry Gordon Jennings
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Publication number: 20040031344Abstract: A transmission shift position sensor that is adapted to provide an indication of the position of a transmission shift lever. The transmission shift position sensor includes a rotary position sensor and a rooster comb formed as an assembly. The direct coupling of the sensor to the rooster comb provides a positive indication of the automatic transmission shift sensor without the need for compensating for tolerances in mechanical linkages.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Applicant: American Electronic Components, Inc.Inventors: Brian George Babin, Norman Thomas Freda, Todd Anthony Brown
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Patent number: D494530Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2003Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Inventor: Norman Thomas Laurence Fraser
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Patent number: D494531Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2003Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Inventor: Norman Thomas Laurence Fraser
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Patent number: D499687Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2003Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Inventor: Norman Thomas Laurence Fraser