Patents by Inventor Sean Thomas

Sean 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).

  • Publication number: 20170024035
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to user interface control of a head-worn computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Nicholas Benjamin Pelis, Preston Douglas Brown, Sean Thomas Mostajo O'Hara, Robert Michael Lohse, Andrew Carl Heisey
  • Patent number: 9541817
    Abstract: An apparatus for the transfer of patterns to an object. A method for the installation and use of such an apparatus is also included. Apparatus is especially useful in the transfer of patterns for carving and decorative display of lanterns created from pumpkins and other gourds and melons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: MIDEA DEVELOPMENT, LLC
    Inventor: Sean Thomas Moran
  • Publication number: 20160288114
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to synthesize ammonia at moderate conditions. The present invention also relates to a new chemical reactor configuration to achieve ammonia synthesis at moderate pressures and temperatures, and methods to make membranes for use in ammonia synthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: James Douglas Way, Sean-Thomas Bourne Lundin, Colin A. Wolden
  • Publication number: 20160265339
    Abstract: Downhole slickline cable including a polymer matrix having reinforcing fibers embedded therein. A plurality of integrity-sensing optical fibers are embedded within the polymer composite and extend along an axial length of the downhole slickline cable that enables slickline cable structural and mechanical integrity self-diagnosis. The cable may include energy transmission lines that include one or more integrity-sensing optical fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Hua Xia, Sean Thomas, David L. Perkins, John L. Maida
  • Publication number: 20160252803
    Abstract: An apparatus for the transfer of patterns to an object. A method for the installation and use of such an apparatus is also included. Apparatus is especially useful in the transfer of patterns for carving and decorative display of lanterns created from pumpkins and other gourds and melons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2015
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: MIDEA DEVELOPMENT, LLC
    Inventor: Sean Thomas Moran
  • Publication number: 20160216071
    Abstract: A weapon system includes a weapon, a weapon sight configured to sight a target of the weapon, and an electro-mechanical super-elevation (EMSEL) system. The EMSEL system includes a weapon adapter coupled to the weapon, an electronics mount coupled to the weapon sight, a drive assembly coupled to the weapon adapter and the electronics mount, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine that the weapon is changing in angular orientation. The controller is also configured, in response to the determination that the weapon is changing in angular orientation, to control the drive assembly to adjust an angle of the electronics mount relative to the weapon while the weapon is changing in angular orientation such that the electronics mount remains substantially at a predetermined angle relative to the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Robert P. Bernard, Sean Thomas
  • Patent number: 9398143
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for generating a baseline use profile that indicates typical patterns of use of a device over time, transitioning the device to a challenge mode when sensor data indicates a deviation from the baseline use profile by more than a permissible tolerance, presenting challenges to the user while in the challenge mode, and determining whether to restrict or allow access to device functionality based on user responses to the challenges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gy Stuart Fullmer, Sean Thomas Congden, Levon Dolbakian, Arnaud Marie Froment, Brett Nathan Lynnes
  • Patent number: 9357054
    Abstract: A handheld electronic device determines its position in a moving vehicle based on changes in air pressure that occur when the vehicle undergoes acceleration. Based on a direction of acceleration that correlates to a subsequent reduction in air pressure, a determination is made as to whether the device is in the front left, front right, back left, or back right quadrant of the vehicle. The device then alters its configuration based on the quadrant in which it is located.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Arnaud Marie Froment, Gy Stuart Fullmer, Wendy Chiu Fai Wong, Sean Thomas Congden, Seetha Lakshmi Annamraju, Kenneth Paul Kiraly, Brett Nathan Lynnes
  • Publication number: 20150307237
    Abstract: Single use containers designed to store and dispense liquid substances having a wide variation in viscosities. The container includes a container body that defines a storage compartment for storing the liquid substance and is provided with a neck including a seal positioned in the neck to seal a liquid substance in the storage compartment during storage. The container also includes a cap defining a recess and being adapted for engaging the neck and including structure for piercing the seal and a channel which passes through the structure for piercing the seal to the recess. An applicator is located in the recess such that the applicator and recess together define a chamber between an end of the channel and the applicator to allow liquid to flow from said channel into said chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: R.P. Scherer Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Sean Thomas Kinsman, Timothy Scott Hansen
  • Publication number: 20150134426
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a connection platform between a supporter device and a participant device are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Lynn Marie Lejcher, Sean Thomas, Marc John Nicola Cattapan
  • Patent number: 8959504
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems allow for updates (e.g., questions) to be provided via sync calls to a server (e.g., in determining whether (non-question) software updates should be installed on a client device), where the total number of updates exceeds single sync call server limitations. For example, relationships between updates may be determined and updates may be grouped into two or more sets based upon the relationships, where different sets can independently be transmitted to the server in different sync calls. Grouping updates according to the policies provided mitigates errors that may otherwise occur when making multi-sync calls (e.g., asking a second question before a first question where the second question should follow the first question because the relevance of the second question depends upon an answer to the first question).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Sean Thomas Stern, David Cris Hennessey
  • Patent number: 8914312
    Abstract: Method of selectively predicting hydrocarbon concentration in a sample of unknown hydrocarbon concentration, by (i) separately subjecting two or more samples of known hydrocarbon concentration to infrared (IR) radiation, (ii) separately detecting an IR signal from the samples of known hydrocarbon concentration, (iii) analyzing the IR signals using a multivariate chemometric technique to produce a training data set, (iv) generating a predictive model for hydrocarbon concentration based on the training data set, (v) subjecting the unknown sample to infrared (IR) radiation, (vi) detecting an IR signal from the unknown sample, (vii) applying the predictive model to the IR signal from the unknown sample. Thereafter, as step (viii), hydrocarbon concentration in the unknown sample is selectively predicted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    Inventors: Michael John McLaughlin, Sean Thomas Forrester, Leslie Joseph Janik
  • Publication number: 20140278891
    Abstract: A residual benefit program where recipients of non-consumable goods receive a good with benefits, can recycle that good for benefits, and redeem the benefits at some point in the future. The program accumulates credits for a beneficiary elected by a primary purchaser. Credits may accumulate due to purchase of a product, recycling of a product, or via interest over time. Upon redemption of the accumulated credits, the beneficiary receives the reward chosen by the primary purchaser. The reward or the redeemer who provides the reward is set by the primary purchaser for the beneficiary and may be modified over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Edwin Michael Gyde Heaven, Sean Thomas Hinton, Zoran Kovacevic, Grant Alexander Poje, Spencer Gilles Massie
  • Patent number: 8759775
    Abstract: Method for the selective detection of petroleum hydrocarbon in an environmental sample containing natural organic matter. The method includes subjecting the sample to infrared (IR) radiation, and detecting an IR signal centered on a signal at 1380 cm?1, 2690 cm?1, 2730 cm?1, 2830 cm?1, 2870 cm?1, 4164 cm?1, 4256 cm?1, 4329 cm?1 and/or 4388 cm?1. Detection of the IR signal indicates the presence of petroleum hydrocarbon in said sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    Inventors: Sean Thomas Forrester, Michael John McLaughlin, Leslie Joseph Janik
  • Patent number: 8725914
    Abstract: An apparatus, program product and method dynamically bind Message Signaled Interrupt (MSI) resources shared by a plurality of clients to an interrupt facility in an MSI-capable computer. In addition, management of such bindings may be implemented using a platform independent interrupt manager capable of managing multiple MSI bindings between MSI resources to an interrupt facility, and interfaced with an underlying hardware platform of a computer through platform-specific encapsulation program code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Sean Thomas Brownlow, James Arthur Lindeman, Gregory Michael Nordstrom, John Ronald Oberly, III, John Thomas O'Quin, II, Steven Mark Thurber, Timothy Joseph Torzewski
  • Publication number: 20140022255
    Abstract: The systems and methods of the present application includes embodiments that allow users to more easily and efficiently compare medical data in an automated, computerized system using a variety of visualization tools, by operation on datasets sourced from a variety of entities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Barbouche, Joel May, John Studebaker, Sean Thomas, Joel Walker
  • Publication number: 20140001211
    Abstract: The invention provides a wall mounted dispenser configured for use with mouthwash and oral rinses, providing consumers with a neat and efficient means of dispensing measured doses of mouthwash in a container that is easily accessible. The Mouthwash Dispenser is comprised of an ample reservoir with an internally contained drainage pump and external spout or nozzle through which mouthwash is dispensed into a disposable cup or water glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Sean Thomas, Alexander Taddeo
  • Patent number: 8611103
    Abstract: A latching apparatus provides selective injection and ejection of an electronic module relative to a chassis that includes a support member. The apparatus includes a housing to be coupled to the electronic module, and a handle pivotably coupled to the housing and movable between a latched position and an unlatched position. A catch in a first position retains the handle in the latched position. An actuator is coupled to the handle and operable to move the catch to a second position. In response to movement of the actuator in a direction the same as the direction of the handle toward the unlatched position, the catch is moved to its second position. As a result, the handle is movable between the latched and unlatched positions to permit the electronic module to be injected or ejected relative to the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Thomas, Saeed Seyed, Hong Tran Huynh, Phillip S. Ting, Toan Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20130298462
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a modular horticultural growing system, creating a multitude of benefits through the utilization vertical growing capability and methodology. These benefits include increased growing densities, maximization of growing efficiencies, minimization of water usage, retention of nutrients, reduction of nutrient discharge into surface and ground water, increased growing capacity within existing capital infrastructure and space, reduction of energy and material inputs, cooling and beautification of structures and living spaces, increased local food production, synergistic effects throughout entire product, manufacturing, and production value chain, and many other benefits. The present invention allows individuals, especially those living in impoverished or densely populated urban areas, to grow a greater fraction of their food requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Sean Thomas Moran
  • Publication number: 20130107424
    Abstract: A latching apparatus provides selective injection and ejection of an electronic module relative to a chassis that includes a support member. The apparatus includes a housing to be coupled to the electronic module, and a handle pivotably coupled to the housing and movable between a latched position and an unlatched position. A catch in a first position retains the handle in the latched position. An actuator is coupled to the handle and operable to move the catch to a second position. In response to movement of the actuator in a direction the same as the direction of the handle toward the unlatched position, the catch is moved to its second position. As a result, the handle is movable between the latched and unlatched positions to permit the electronic module to be injected or ejected relative to the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Thomas, Saeed Seyed, Hong Tran Huynh, Phillip S. Ting, Toan Nguyen