Patents by Inventor Shawn Thomas
Shawn 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: 20140046868Abstract: The method and system of the present invention provides an improved technique for replacing, implementing and managing computer-related assets. A technician accesses the World Wide Web through a user's computer. The information resident on the computer, including information regarding the computer and the user's preferences, are downloaded to a remote storage medium through the World Wide Web. Once downloaded, all information may be removed from the user's computer. Subsequently, the technician accesses another computer such as, for example, a new computer that has been assigned to the same user. The technician accesses the World Wide Web through the new computer and downloads the information previously stored on the remote storage medium. This information can then be used to install the user's prior applications, settings and preferences on the new computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: Shawn Thomas, Gregory Gray, Michael Woodfin, Warner Mizell, Brian Thomas
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Patent number: 8631014Abstract: The method and system of the present invention provides an improved technique for integrated asset management. Information is aggregated from a variety of sources into a centralized computerized database. Thereafter, asset transition events are scheduled. Information from the centralized computerized database is used in the performance of the asset transition events and information relating to the asset transition events is added to the centralized computerized database. Subsequent changes to the asset are also recorded into the centralized computerized database. As a result, a plethora of information is available within said database for the purpose of managing future asset transition events.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Caldvor Acquisitions Ltd., LLCInventors: Shawn Thomas, Gregory Gray, Michael Woodfin, Warner Mizell, Brian Thomas
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Publication number: 20130320429Abstract: Methods of depositing epitaxial material using a repeated deposition and etch process. The deposition and etch processes can be repeated until a desired thickness of silicon-containing material is achieved. During the deposition process, a doped silicon film can be deposited. The doped silicon film can be selectively deposited in a trench on a substrate. The trench can have a liner comprising silicon and carbon prior to depositing the doped silicon film. The doped silicon film may also contain germanium. Germanium can promote uniform dopant distribution within the doped silicon film.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: ASM IP HOLDING B.V.Inventor: Shawn Thomas
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Publication number: 20130255676Abstract: A vaporizer including a reservoir for storing an anesthetic liquid agent and a vaporizing element configured to vaporize the anesthetic liquid agent. A level detector is located outside of and adjacent to the exterior of the reservoir. The level detector includes at least one electrical field sensor configured to provide an output voltage signal based upon the capacitance of material within the reservoir proximate the electrical field sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Kenneth J. Kuehl, Michael Jones, William Breckenridge McHenry, Shawn Thomas Whitman
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Patent number: 8543543Abstract: Concepts and technologies are described herein for hash-based file comparison. In accordance with the concepts and technologies disclosed herein, a comparison tool is configured to compare hash values in a first hash list associated with a first file to hash values in a second hash list corresponding to a second file. The hash values are computed for functional blocks of the respective files and therefore can be compared to indicate if the functional blocks of the two files match one another. If the hash values match, the functional blocks associated with the respective hash values can be determined to match, while hash values that do not match can indicate that the corresponding functional blocks do not match one another.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Michael Ronn Marcelais, Shawn Thomas Sullivan, James Coryell Hilke
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Patent number: 8484248Abstract: The method and system of the present invention provides an improved technique for replacing, implementing and managing computer-related assets. A technician accesses the World Wide Web through a user's computer. The information resident on the computer, including information regarding the computer and the user's preferences, are downloaded to a remote storage medium through the World Wide Web. Once downloaded, all information may be removed from the user's computer. Subsequently, the technician accesses another computer such as, for example, a new computer that has been assigned to the same user. The technician accesses the World Wide Web through the new computer and downloads the information previously stored on the remote storage medium. This information can then be used to install the user's prior applications, settings and preferences on the new computer.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Caldvor Acquisitions Ltd., LLCInventors: Shawn Thomas, Gregory Gray, Michael Woodfin, Warner Mizell, Brian Thomas
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Publication number: 20130151041Abstract: A method for operating a locomotive is provided. The method includes coupling a processor within the locomotive to monitor at least one of an operating parameter and an equipment operation. The method also includes determining a status of a locomotive pre-trip or departure test using the processor and operating an interlock based on the status of the pre-trip or departure test, wherein the interlock is configured to regulate an operating speed of the locomotive.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventors: Tom OTSUBO, Jeffrey Keith Baker, Jerome Stephen Beshoner, Craig Alan Stull, William Edward Hagen, Shawn Thomas Clark, Stephen Harold Humphrey, Brenton Ho Frakes
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Publication number: 20130109192Abstract: A susceptor including a generally circular body having a face with a radially inward section and a radially outward section proximate a circumference of the body, the radially outward section having at least one ring extending upward for contacting a bottom surface of a substrate, and wherein the radially inward section lacks a ring extending upward from the face.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: ASM America, Inc.Inventors: Mark Hawkins, Matthew G. Goodman, Shawn Thomas
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Publication number: 20130066901Abstract: Concepts and technologies are described herein for hash-based file comparison. In accordance with the concepts and technologies disclosed herein, a comparison tool is configured to compare hash values in a first hash list associated with a first file to hash values in a second hash list corresponding to a second file. The hash values are computed for functional blocks of the respective files and therefore can be compared to indicate if the functional blocks of the two files match one another. If the hash values match, the functional blocks associated with the respective hash values can be determined to match, while hash values that do not match can indicate that the corresponding functional blocks do not match one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Ronn Marcelais, Shawn Thomas Sullivan, James Coryell Hilke
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Publication number: 20130055236Abstract: The method and system of the present invention provides an improved technique for integrated asset management. Information is aggregated from a variety of sources into a centralized computerized database. Thereafter, asset transition events are scheduled. Information from the centralized computerized database is used in the performance of the asset transition events and information relating to the asset transition events is added to the centralized computerized database. Subsequent changes to the asset are also recorded into the centralized computerized database. As a result, a plethora of information is available within said database for the purpose of managing future asset transition events.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Shawn Thomas, Gregory Gray, Michael Woodfin, Warner Mizell, Brian Thomas
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Patent number: 8352101Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for simultaneous attitude maneuver and momentum dumping. The attitude maneuver is performed using nominal wheel control to minimize propellant usage, while applying a momentum management command to the thruster control loop in order for the wheels to accomplish the desired spacecraft maneuver while simultaneously being reset to a de-saturated target state. The system and method involve a wheel system comprised of reaction wheels and/or a control moment gyroscope (CMG), at least one thruster, and control logic that is in communication with the wheel system and thruster(s). If a spacecraft maneuver is in progress, the control logic biases an error input signal to a thruster control loop to track the wheel maneuver to prevent unnecessary propellant consumption. The control logic is further operable to output thruster torque commands and wheel torque commands that accomplish the maneuver while achieving the desired final momentum target.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Ronald Shawn Thomas, Richard I. Milford
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Publication number: 20130000017Abstract: The present application discloses an impact liner system for a helmet. In one embodiment, the impact liner system comprises an impact liner configured to be installed in the interior of a helmet shell to at least partially line the front, rear, and middle portions of the helmet shell. The impact liner comprises a plurality of impact pads and forms a plurality of air channels between the impact pads when the impact liner is installed in the helmet shell. In certain embodiments, at least one insert is disposed within one or more of the plurality of air channels. The insert generally comprises a body portion having a top and vertical side walls configured to prohibit at least a portion of the air channel from collapsing when the helmet shell is installed on a user's head.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Ron Szalkowski, Shawn Thomas
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Patent number: 8321468Abstract: The method and system of the present invention provides an improved technique for replacing, implementing and managing computer-related assets. A technician accesses the World Wide Web through a user's computer. The information resident on the computer, including information regarding the computer and the user's preferences, are downloaded to a remote storage medium through the World Wide Web. Once downloaded, all information may be removed from the user's computer. Subsequently, the technician accesses another computer such as, for example, a new computer that has been assigned to the same user. The technician accesses the World Wide Web through the new computer and downloads the information previously stored on the remote storage medium. This information can then be used to install the user's prior applications, settings and preferences on the new computer.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Caldvor Acquisitions Ltd., LLCInventors: Shawn Thomas, Gregory Gray, Michael Woodfin, Warner Mizell, Brian Thomas
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Patent number: 8266124Abstract: The method and system of the present invention provides an improved technique for integrated asset management. Information is aggregated from a variety of sources into a centralized computerized database. Thereafter, asset transition events are scheduled. Information from the centralized computerized database is used in the performance of the asset transition events and information relating to the asset transition events is added to the centralized computerized database. Subsequent changes to the asset are also recorded into the centralized computerized database. As a result, a plethora of information is available within said database for the purpose of managing future asset transition events.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2002Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Caldvor Acquisitions Ltd., LLCInventors: Shawn Thomas, Gregory Gray, Michael Woodfin, Warner Mizell, Brian Thomas
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Publication number: 20120198826Abstract: A connector system is disclosed for connecting an exhaust extraction system to the exhaust pipe of an internal combustion engine. The connector system comprises a first flange, which can be connected to the exhaust pipe of the engine. A second flange is connected to a conduit through which exhaust fumes are evacuated. The first and second flanges can have mating tapered surfaces, to facilitate alignment of the second flange relative to the first flange. The second flange preferably comprises magnets for providing a secure connection between the first flange and the second flange, while enabling quick release of the connection. The magnets are preferably arranged in an asymmetric configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2010Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: PLYMOVENT CORPORATIONInventors: Geoffrey Johannes Sylvain Aubert, Vincent Nicolaas lohannes Van Baar, Shawn Thomas Smith
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Publication number: 20120179794Abstract: The method and system of the present invention provides an improved technique for replacing, implementing and managing computer-related assets. A technician accesses the World Wide Web through a user's computer. The information resident on the computer, including information regarding the computer and the user's preferences, are downloaded to a remote storage medium through the World Wide Web. Once downloaded, all information may be removed from the user's computer. Subsequently, the technician accesses another computer such as, for example, a new computer that has been assigned to the same user. The technician accesses the World Wide Web through the new computer and downloads the information previously stored on the remote storage medium. This information can then be used to install the user's prior applications, settings and preferences on the new computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventors: Shawn Thomas, Gregory Gray, Michael Woodfin, Warner Mizell, Brian Thomas
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Publication number: 20120047024Abstract: A method of operating a digital signage system. The method includes creating at least one user account, creating or retrieving a display content to be displayed on a display device, searching for a display location and at least one display device associated with the display location, and sending a request to display the content on at least one selected display device. The method further includes automatically downloading the content to be displayed on the selected display device, automatically processing a payment from a first user account to a second user account that is associated with the display device, and displaying the content on the selected display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: William Eugene Urban, Shawn Thomas Tomovick
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Publication number: 20120016962Abstract: The method and system of the present invention provides an improved technique for replacing, implementing and managing computer-related assets. A technician accesses the World Wide Web through a user's computer. The information resident on the computer, including information regarding the computer and the user's preferences, are downloaded to a remote storage medium through the World Wide Web. Once downloaded, all information may be removed from the user's computer. Subsequently, the technician accesses another computer such as, for example, a new computer that has been assigned to the same user. The technician accesses the World Wide Web through the new computer and downloads the information previously stored on the remote storage medium. This information can then be used to install the user's prior applications, settings and preferences on the new computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Shawn Thomas, Gregory Gray, Michael Woodfin, Warner Mizell, Brian Thomas
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Patent number: D679058Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Intellectual Property Holdings, LLCInventors: Ron Szalkowski, Shawn Thomas
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Patent number: D685721Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2012Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyInventors: Shawn Thomas Bell, Michael Jackson, Neill Rampton, Jeremy Edward Washburn