Patents by Inventor Ronald W. Thomas

Ronald W. 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).

  • Unit load device and panel enhancements for a unit load device
    Patent number: 11404891
    Abstract: A replaceable charging panel is provided for a unit load device having a plurality of walls. The replaceable charging panel may have a base member that is configured to removably attach to a first wall of the plurality of walls of the unit load device; and an electrical charging device mounted to the base member. A unit load device is also provided that has a plurality of walls and a replaceable charging panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Inventors: Reuben F. Burch, V, Charles Hawk, Katherine King, Howard McKinney, Aaron Prather, Ronald W. Thomas
  • UNIT LOAD DEVICE AND PANEL ENHANCEMENTS FOR A UNIT LOAD DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200036201
    Abstract: A replaceable charging panel is provided for a unit load device having a plurality of walls. The replaceable charging panel may have a base member that is configured to removably attach to a first wall of the plurality of walls of the unit load device; and an electrical charging device mounted to the base member. A unit load device is also provided that has a plurality of walls and a replaceable charging panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Reuben F. Burch, V, Charles Hawk, Katherine King, Howard McKinney, Aaron Prather, Ronald W. Thomas
  • Method for gas assist injection molding
    Patent number: 6375892
    Abstract: A method of providing gas assistance to a plastic injection molding process including an initial burst of gas at the supply pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Alliance Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald W. Thomas
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GAS ASSIST INJECTION MOLDING
    Publication number: 20010001517
    Abstract: A method of providing gas assistance to a plastic injection molding process including an initial burst of gas at the supply pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 1998
    Publication date: May 24, 2001
    Inventor: RONALD W. THOMAS
  • Apparatus for a video recording booth
    Patent number: 4965673
    Abstract: A coin actuated television camera, recorder and a supply of blank video cassettes are mounted within a recording booth to produce an audible and visible recording of an occupant of the booth on command. The video cassette containing the recording is dispensed automatically to the occupant on conclusion of the recording session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1990
    Assignee: Eyzon Corporation
    Inventors: Suzanna D. Bozzo, Ronald W. Thomas