Patents by Inventor Philip J. Thomas

Philip J. 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).

  • Patent number: 11961253
    Abstract: A controller may receive information identifying an area of interest from a plurality of candidate areas of interest including locations on the machine and external to the machine. The controller may obtain, using the one or more first sensor devices, data identifying material located at the area of interest; and generate a graphical representation based on the data. The controller may determine, using the one or more second sensor devices, at least one of a position or an orientation of one or more portions of the machine; and identify a portion of the graphical representation based on the at least one of the position or the orientation of the one or more portions. The portion may correspond to the material located at the area of interest. The controller may determine, using one or more computational models, a volume of the material based on the portion of the graphical representation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar SARL
    Inventors: Philip J. Thomas, Jacob C. Maley
  • Publication number: 20220130063
    Abstract: A controller may receive information identifying an area of interest from a plurality of candidate areas of interest including locations on the machine and external to the machine. The controller may obtain, using the one or more first sensor devices, data identifying material located at the area of interest; and generate a graphical representation based on the data. The controller may determine, using the one or more second sensor devices, at least one of a position or an orientation of one or more portions of the machine; and identify a portion of the graphical representation based on the at least one of the position or the orientation of the one or more portions. The portion may correspond to the material located at the area of interest. The controller may determine, using one or more computational models, a volume of the material based on the portion of the graphical representation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar SARL
    Inventors: Philip J. THOMAS, Jacob C. MALEY
  • Publication number: 20210023120
    Abstract: In some aspects, the present disclosure provides a nanoparticle composition comprising tRNA and an aminolipid delivery compound. The aminolipid delivery compound may be a dendrimer, dendron, or dendritic lipid, a polymer such as a polyamide or polyester, or a lipid with one or more hydrophobic components. In some embodiments, these compositions may be administered to a patient to treat a genetic disease or disorder such as cystic fibrosis, Duchene muscular dystrophy, or cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Daniel J. Siegwart, Philip J. Thomas, Arthur E. Johnson, Michael J. Torres, Jason B. Miller
  • Publication number: 20170354672
    Abstract: In some aspects, the present disclosure provides a nanoparticle composition comprising tRNA and an aminolipid delivery compound. The aminolipid delivery compound may be a dendrimer, dendron, or dendritic lipid, a polymer such as a polyamide or polyester, or a lipid with one or more hydrophobic components. In some embodiments, these compositions may be administered to a patient to treat a genetic disease or disorder such as cystic fibrosis, Duchene muscular dystrophy, or cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Daniel J. Siegwart, Philip J. Thomas, Arthur E. Johnson, Michael J. Torres, Jason B. Miller
  • Patent number: 8752071
    Abstract: A solution for managing messaging is provided in which an event related to a publisher is identified. In response to the event, a transaction is initiated for processing the event, the event is processed within the transaction, and the transaction is committed after the event is processed. During processing, data corresponding to the event is provided for use by a set of subscribers to the event, and data related to the set of subscribers is identified. In an embodiment, a message broker in a publication and subscribe messaging environment implements the solution in order to be capable of providing the data related to the set of subscribers to the publisher. Use of the transaction ensures that the data related to the set of subscribers accurately represents the set of subscribers at the time that the data corresponding to the event was provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignees: International Business Machines Corporation, The United States of America as represented by National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
    Inventors: Philip J. Thomas, Martin J. Gale
  • Publication number: 20110149458
    Abstract: A method for detecting actuation of an armature associated with a solenoid includes providing a voltage potential to a solenoid coil associated with the solenoid. The method also includes measuring a current flowing through the solenoid coil. The method further includes switching the voltage potential off when the measured current reaches a predetermined maximum value. The method also includes switching the voltage potential on when the measured current reaches a predetermined minimum value. The method further includes measuring a chop period between pulses associated with the switching on and off of the voltage potential. The method also includes analyzing successive chop periods to detect armature movement and armature seating. The method further includes determining, based on the comparison of chop periods, a pull-in time of an armature associated with the solenoid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Philip J. Thomas, Joseph W. Schumacher, William J. Love
  • Publication number: 20100162268
    Abstract: A solution for managing messaging is provided in which an event related to a publisher is identified. In response to the event, a transaction is initiated for processing the event, the event is processed within the transaction, and the transaction is committed after the event is processed. During processing, data corresponding to the event is provided for use by a set of subscribers to the event, and data related to the set of subscribers is identified. In an embodiment, a message broker in a publication and subscribe messaging environment implements the solution in order to be capable of providing the data related to the set of subscribers to the publisher. Use of the transaction ensures that the data related to the set of subscribers accurately represents the set of subscribers at the time that the data corresponding to the event was provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Philip J. Thomas, Martin J. Gale
  • Patent number: 4190952
    Abstract: This invention relates to a device for adapting between an insulation displacement connector of one pitch and a standard plug or socket connector of another pitch using conductor inserts uniformly stamped and accurately offset to accommodate the difference in pitch by insertion into a molded insert guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1980
    Assignee: Circuit Assembly Corp.
    Inventors: Philip J. Thomas, John A. McAllister
  • Patent number: 3997226
    Abstract: A mechanical and electrical interconnecting mechanism for assembly of a display printed circuit board at a predetermined angle relative a main logic printed circuit board in a hand-held microelectronic calculator. The mechanism permits combined mounting of each of the printed circuit boards within the calculator case and allows wave soldering of the display board to the main board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1976
    Inventors: Roger D. Lang, Philip J. Thomas, John A. McAllister
  • Patent number: D251246
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1979
    Assignee: Circuit Assembly Corp.
    Inventors: Philip J. Thomas, John A. McAllister, Roger D. Lang
  • Patent number: D251422
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1979
    Assignee: Circuit Assembly Corp.
    Inventors: Philip J. Thomas, John A. McAllister, Roger D. Lang
  • Patent number: D254553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1980
    Assignee: Circuit Assembly Corp.
    Inventors: Philip J. Thomas, Roger D. Lang, John A. McAllister