Patents by Inventor R. Thomas

R. 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).

  • Wet grain drying system and method
    Patent number: 9616632
    Abstract: A device according to various embodiments for drying wet grain can include a first screw configured to receive wet grain. A second screw receives the wet grain from the first screw. At least one mechanism is included within at least one of the first screw and the second screw to vaporize water content in the wet grain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: NATIONWIDE 5, LLC
    Inventor: Michael R. Thomas
  • Dynamically binding data in an application
    Patent number: 9619253
    Abstract: In a method for binding data in an application, an expression is created via a framework based on input from a developer. The expression is received at an expression engine wherein the expression describes a relation between a first property of a first data of the application to a first property of a second data of the application. A binding is created between the first data and the second data based on the relation via the expression engine. The first property of the second data is changed based on a change to the first property of the first data wherein the changing occurs because of the binding. The receiving the expression, the creating the binding, and the changing the first property are orchestrated via the framework to manage when the expression is executed in the application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: James Tierney, John R. Thomas
  • HYBRID COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL MEMBER
    Publication number: 20170096226
    Abstract: A passenger seat (100) that includes at least one back rest frame (191-194) with at least one through-hole, at least one lateral structural member (101,102) that is perpendicular to the at least one back rest frame (191-194) and is disposed in the at least one through-hole, and at least one floor attachment frame (195,196) with at least one through-hole that is coaxial with the at least one through-hole of the at least one back rest frame (191-194). Each lateral structural member include an internal composite tube (101,102) that extends a full lateral width of the passenger seat and a plurality of outer tubes (151-162) disposed on an outer surface of the internal composite tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Applicant: Zodiac Seats US LLC
    Inventors: Reza Mansouri, Guillaume R. Thomas, Jeremy Green
  • Smart chaining
    Patent number: 9589256
    Abstract: Identification information is received from a transaction card at a transaction machine. The transaction card is associated with an account holder using the transaction machine. Using the identification information, activity profile information is accessed for the account holder. The account holder's transaction machine usage is monitored and activity profile information related to the account holder's transaction machine usage is stored. A custom sequence of user interfaces to be displayed to the account holder is generated based on the activity profile information and based on the type of transaction the account holder initiates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Michael R. Thomas, Elizabeth Schrag, Jimmy Wang, Jerome Rhodes
  • Adjustable Support Structure for Aircraft Cabin Ceiling
    Publication number: 20170057613
    Abstract: A system for adjusting a height of a ceiling panel in an aircraft and a corresponding method is disclosed. The system includes an arm and at least one ceiling support latch, wherein each of the at least one ceiling support latches is attached to the arm. The system further includes an adjustable fitting attached to the arm, wherein the adjustable fitting includes (i) a first sliding block attached to the arm, (ii) a second sliding block attached to a support structure, and (iii) an adjustment screw. Adjustment of the adjustment screw forces the first and second sliding blocks to move relative to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy Todd King, Kenneth G. Davis, Matthew R. Thomas, Mark J. Nadvornick, James R. McCune, Jason W. Mullins
  • Support System Having a Crown Integration Panel (CIP)
    Publication number: 20170057612
    Abstract: A support system for a crown area of an aircraft and a corresponding method is disclosed. The support system includes a crown integration panel (CIP). The CIP is configured to provide a mounting surface for a plurality of aircraft equipment and to provide an electrical ground for at least one of the aircraft equipment of the plurality of aircraft equipment. The system further includes a first attachment and a second attachment attached to the CIP. The first attachment and the second attachment are configured to attach to an airframe of the aircraft. The system further includes a crown raceway support (CRS) having a first end and a second end, where the first end is attached to a first end of the CIP and the second end is configured to attach to an outboard rail of the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy Todd King, Douglas R. Ackerman, Gil-Antonio Lora, Kenneth G. Davis, Mark J. Nadvornick, Brett N. Altmyer, Jason W. Mullins, Christopher J. Steele, Matthew R. Thomas, Cynthia T. Parrish, James R. McCune
  • Crown Raceway Support (CRS) for Crown Integration Panel (CIP)
    Publication number: 20170057611
    Abstract: A dual-bracketed support system and a corresponding method are disclosed. The dual-bracketed support system includes (i) a first bracket connected to a support structure for a crown portion of an aircraft, (ii) a second bracket, and (iii) a support rod having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is connected to the first bracket and the distal end is connected to the second bracket. The second bracket is configured to allow the support rod to translate along a longitudinal axis defined by the support rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy Todd King, Kenneth G. Davis, Matthew R. Thomas, Jason W. Mullins, Mitchel D. Jacobs
  • Self-Aligning Structural Attachment for Crown Integration Panel (CIP)
    Publication number: 20170057609
    Abstract: A self-aligning structural attachment and a corresponding method are disclosed. The self-aligning structural attachment includes a main body having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the main body is attached to (i) a CIP of a support system and (ii) a clevis on an airframe of an aircraft. Further, the self-aligning structural attachment includes a first attachment fitting disposed on the proximal end, wherein the first attachment fitting is a slide-and-swivel attachment fitting. Still further, the self-aligning structural attachment includes a second attachment fitting disposed on the distal end, wherein the second attachment fitting is a slide attachment fitting. Yet still further, the self-aligning structural attachment includes a pivoting hinge disposed between the first attachment fitting and the second attachment fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy Todd King, Kenneth G. Davis, Matthew R. Thomas
  • Apparatus and System for Swing Adsorption Processes Related Thereto
    Publication number: 20170056813
    Abstract: Provided are apparatus and systems for performing a swing adsorption process. This swing adsorption process may involve passing streams through adsorbent bed units to remove contaminants, such as water, from the stream. As part of the process, the adsorbent bed unit is purged with a purge stream that is provided from the overhead of the demethanizer. The configuration integrates a PPSA dehydration system with a cryogenic recovery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Patrick D.J. McMahon, Robert A. Johnson, Shwetha Ramkumar, Russell H. Oelfke, Eugene R. Thomas, Ananda K. Nagavarapu, William Barnes
  • Separate optical device for directing light from an LED
    Patent number: 9574743
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide separate optical devices operable to couple to a separate LED, the separate optical device comprising an entrance surface to receive light from a separate LED when the separate optical device is coupled to the separate LED, an exit surface opposite from and a distance from the entrance surface and a set of sidewalls. The exit surface can have at least a minimum area necessary to conserve brightness for a desired half-angle of light projected from the separate optical device. Furthermore, each sidewall is positioned and shaped so that rays having a straight transmission path from the entrance surface to that sidewall reflect to the exit surface with an angle of incidence at the exit surface at less than or equal to a critical angle at the exit surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Illumitex, Inc.
    Inventors: Dung T. Duong, Paul N. Winberg, Matthew R. Thomas
  • DISTILLER GRAIN PRODUCTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170042212
    Abstract: A device for producing a high density compact livestock feed from a loose granular material according to various embodiment can include a source for supplying a loose granular material to be treated and moving the treated material through a series of successive treatment zones. Rotatable screws are provided within an extruder to compress and transport the treated material a die. The treated material is pressed through the die while a two-dimensional cross-section compression is applied to the treated material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventor: Michael R. Thomas
  • Diagnostic instrument and flow process
    Patent number: 9568428
    Abstract: A diagnostic instrument having a cellular analysis system capable of running standardized immune monitoring panels. The system could include an automated and integrated specimen sampling method through a continuous flow process. The instrument could include a probe washer station, scheduler, cassette autoloader, bar coding system, and/or containment area common interface. An improved optimization test is proposed for instrument and flow cytometer quality assurance. The proposed method analyzes population separation for measuring instrument performance and/or sample quality. Such a method may also use population separation for measuring sample and/or run quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Beckman Coulter Biomedical, LLC
    Inventors: Richard A. Thomas, Michael W. Brochu, Jr., Michael L. Brochu, Sr., Ernest R. Thomas, Michael A. Thomas
  • Wireless transaction medium having combined magnetic stripe and radio frequency communications
    Patent number: 9514454
    Abstract: A wireless financial transaction instrument, such as a card, has a magnetic stripe, a display, and an on-board power supply, such as a battery, and is usable with a dual capture point of sale terminal. Information is received by such a terminal from the card wirelessly, and also from the magnetic stripe, and the data received contactlessly is preferably used to verify that read from the stripe. The display can display the account number on command, or to display a current balance, or amount of credit remaining, or any combination of these items of information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: III Holdings 1, LLC
    Inventors: David S. Bonalle, Michael D. Donovan, Sherrie G. Jackson, Scott Glen Paylor, Medina J. Senghore, Tracey R. Thomas
  • PNEUMATIC PORTING VIA SELF-ACTUATED DUAL PIVOT FLAPPER VALVE
    Publication number: 20160341130
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to an engine of an aircraft. Aspects of the disclosure include an inlet housing configured to receive core air of an engine, and at least one valve coupled to the inlet housing and configured to bleed the core air during a starting of the engine, where the at least one valve is housed within the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Francis P. Marocchini, Aaron F. Rickis, Robert Goodman, Michael R. Thomas
  • Distiller grain production device
    Patent number: 9481120
    Abstract: A device for producing a high density compact livestock feed from a loose granular material according to various embodiment can include a source for supplying a loose granular material to be treated and moving the treated material through a series of successive treatment zones. Rotatable screws are provided within an extruder to compress and transport the treated material a die. The treated material is pressed through the die while a two-dimensional cross-section compression is applied to the treated material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: NATIONWIDE 5, LLC
    Inventor: Michael R. Thomas
  • Distiller grain production device
    Patent number: 9480281
    Abstract: A device for producing a high density compact livestock feed from a loose granular material according to various embodiment can include a source for supplying a loose granular material to be treated and moving the treated material through a series of successive treatment zones. Rotatable screws are provided within an extruder to compress and transport the treated material a die. The treated material is pressed through the die while a two-dimensional cross-section compression is applied to the treated material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: NATIONWIDE 5, LLC
    Inventor: Michael R. Thomas
  • HEAT EXCHANGER FLOW CONTROL ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160312702
    Abstract: An example flow control assembly includes a door that is moved to control flow through a heat exchanger, and a pneumatic device to move the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Michael R. Thomas
  • Reverse bearing system, apparatus, and method
    Patent number: 9458889
    Abstract: A bearing system includes a bearing comprising a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The bearing further comprises a plurality of threads adjacent to the second end. The plurality of threads comprise a first slot perpendicular to the plurality of threads. The bearing system also includes a washer comprising a first surface adjacent to the second end of the bearing and a plane parallel to the first surface. The washer further comprises a plurality of side tabs extending from a second surface in a direction parallel to the plane and a first tab extending from the first surface in a direction perpendicular to the plane. The first tab mates with the first slot of the bearing. The bearing system further comprises a nut positioned between the first end of the bearing and the first surface of the washer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: Randall R. Thomas
  • Graphite-Mediated Control of Static Electricity on Fiberglass
    Publication number: 20160280595
    Abstract: A fiberglass material contains glass fibers having graphite evenly distributed thereon. The graphite provides a coating that makes the fiberglass material substantially free of static electricity. Suitable graphite content of the fiberglass material is about 0.25 wt % to about 0.50 wt %, or about 0.25 wt % to about 1.0 wt %, or about 0.8 wt % of dry weight of the glass fibers. The graphite used may be synthetic material or natural material substantially free of silica. Other components of the fiberglass material may include de-dusting oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Ronald A. Houpt, Lawrence R. Thomas, Francis Cloudt, Brandon J. Dalrymple, Matthew W. Revercomb
  • Nucleic acids encoding a house dust mite allergen, III, and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9447154
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids encoding an allergen of Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Der p III, are disclosed. A cDNA encoding a peptide having a Der p III activity and a predicted molecular weight of about 24,985 daltons is also described. The nucleic acids can be used as probes to detect the presence of Der p III nucleic acid in a sample or for the recombinant production of peptides having an activity of Der p III. Peptides having an activity of Der p III can be used in compositions suitable for pharmaceutical administration or methods of diagnosing sensitivity to house dust mites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Wayne R. Thomas, Kaw-Yan Chua, Bruce L. Rogers, Mei-chang Kuo