Patents by Inventor Steven Thomas

Steven 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: 20230255559
    Abstract: A wearable computing device includes an outer covering defining an outer-most top surface and an outer perimeter and an internal volume defined, at least in part, by an inner surface of the outer covering. The wearable computing device also includes an electronic display and an electronic display module connector arranged within the internal volume. Further, the wearable computing device includes at least one biometric sensor electrode positioned on the outer-most top surface of the outer covering and wrapping around one or more side edges of the outer covering to the internal volume. Moreover, the wearable computing device includes a printed circuit board arranged within the internal volume. In addition, the wearable computing device includes a conductive component electrically connecting the biometric sensor electrode(s) to the printed circuit board through the electronic display module connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Dong Yeung Kwak, Triton Hurd, Jens Mitchell Nielsen, Steven Thomas Woodward, Chih-Chun Chang, Gang Cheng, Dennis Jisung Kim, Mike Suk, Brian Dennis Paschke, Cody David Lee, Jeffrey Michael Borra, Ritu Verma, Pieris Berreitter
  • Patent number: 11727033
    Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting CRM data. Users may configure what to display on a custom report and how to arrange and display the content (e.g., size, color, theme), so that they can visualize the CRM data the way they want. A data visualization interface may be used to generate the custom report, and may use HTML to specify the CRM data to be displayed and their location on the custom report according to user configuration. The data visualization interface may use JavaScript for specifying the objects and fields users want to query to obtain the CRM data to fill up the custom report. An API may communicate with the JavaScript in the data visualization interface and then query data and objects in the CRM to get a result set. The API may be a unified API which may work across multiple platforms and query various types of database, e.g., iOS, Windows, and the browser for Salesforce online. Users may edit the CRM data displayed in the custom report.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Veeva Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Steven Thomas, Povilas Petkevicius, Ryan Andrew Brennan
  • Publication number: 20230250868
    Abstract: An article of manufacture is provided having a differential carrier, the differential carrier including a forward surface having an input, the forward surface including a plurality of vertical ribs. In an example, the differential carrier may be used in a vehicle system for a rear differential of a drivetrain of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Dakota Rene DAWSON, Steven Thomas BYRNE
  • Patent number: 11672704
    Abstract: An ophthalmic treatment system and method for performing therapy on target tissue in a patient's eye. A delivery system delivers treatment light to the patient's eye and a camera captures a live image of the patient's eye. Control electronics control the delivery system, register a pre-treatment image of the patient's eye to the camera's live image (where the pre-treatment image includes a treatment template that identifies target tissue within the patient's eye), and verify whether or not the delivery system is aligned to the target tissue defined by the treatment template. The control electronics control the delivery system to project the treatment light onto the patient's eye in response to both an activation of a trigger device and the verification that the delivery system is aligned to the target tissue, as well as adjust delivery system alignment to track eye movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: IRIDEX Corporation
    Inventor: Steven Thomas Charles
  • Patent number: 11661011
    Abstract: The present invention provides a control module (10) for controlling powered operation of a platform (2) for a vehicle compartment (101) that is movable between a first position in which the platform engages a moveable structure (102) of the vehicle (100) and a second position; wherein the control module (10) is configured to control movement of the platform (2) from the second position to the first position by first controlling a powered actuation means (5) to move the platform (2) from the second position through the first position and into a third position, and then controlling the powered actuation means (5) to move the platform (2) from the third position into contact with the moveable structure (102) to thereby bring the platform (2) into the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED
    Inventors: Duncan Loveday, Steven Thomas
  • Patent number: 11660996
    Abstract: A vehicle transport truck or trailer with a platform having at least a first section and a second section is configured such that the first section is operable to move to at least a raised position and a lowered position. A ramp is provided that connects the first section and the second section of the platform, the ramp being operable to move in conjunction with the first section. A linkage mechanism is also provided and is configured to move in conjunction with the first section of the platform. Moving the first section of the platform causes the linkage mechanism to correspondingly move the ramp such that when the first section is in the raised position the ramp is substantially aligned with the first section and when the first section is in the lowered position the ramp is not aligned with the first section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Cottrell Incorporated
    Inventors: Phillip Bryan Howes, Steven Thomas Sexton, Masaru Mike Kishimoto
  • Publication number: 20230159555
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula (I), Formula (I-A), and Formula (I-B), solvates thereof, tautomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the foregoing, Further described herein are methods of inhibiting NLRP3 using said compounds, and methods of and compositions useful in treating NLRP3-dependent disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul GIBBONS, Kwong Wah LAI, Christian NILEWSKI, Richard M. PASTOR, Steven Thomas STABEN, Craig STIVALA, Bing-Yan ZHU, Huifen CHEN
  • Publication number: 20230160250
    Abstract: A control system for controlling vehicle door movement along a door sweep trajectory between a first position and a second position, can include one or more controllers, the control system configured to: receive a sensor signal; based on the sensor signal, generate an obstacle detection map of a sensor region in the vicinity of the vehicle, the obstacle detection map comprising a location of an obstacle if present; determine an overlap of the obstacle detection map and a projected door sweep region defined by the door sweep trajectory; and generate an output signal based on the determined overlap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Samuel GOODCHILD, Steven THOMAS, Bastien CAGNAC, Luke SANDERS, Zhou XU, Sean EDWARDS
  • Patent number: 11650582
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for monitoring operation of industrial equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, a monitoring system is provided that includes a passive backplane and one more functional circuits that can couple to the backplane. Each of the functional circuits that are coupled to the backplane can have access to all data that is delivered to the backplane. Therefore, resources (e.g., computing power, or other functionality) from each functional circuits can be shared by all active functional circuits that are coupled to the backplane. Because resources from each of the functional circuits can be shared, and because the functional circuits can be detachably coupled to the backplane, performance of the monitoring systems can be tailored to specific applications. For example, processing power can be increased by coupling additional processing circuits to the backplane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Bently Nevada, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Thomas Clemens, Dustin Hess
  • Publication number: 20230125851
    Abstract: Electronic locking devices, systems, and methods may require the utilization of an electronic key generated by an electronic key generation device. The electronic key may be generated using a data payload received from a server and/or an administrative device. The administrative device is enabled to remotely manage the locking device and locking system via, for example, a software application running on the administrative device and/or a website.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Digilock Asia Ltd.
    Inventors: Gabriel Bestard Ribas, Steven Thomas Bakondi, Lloyd Seliber
  • Publication number: 20230119740
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I): or a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 and R2 have any of the values described in the specification, as well as compositions comprising a compound of formula (I) or a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds are agonists of glycolytic enzyme phosphofructokinase-1 liver type and are useful for treating diseases associated with the activity of glycolytic enzyme phosphofructokinase-1 liver type, such as cancer, diabetes, sepsis, and septic shock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: GENENTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Samantha Alyson GREEN, Jessica Marie GRANDNER, Steven Thomas STABEN, Neri AMARA, Vishva M. DIXIT, Elisia VILLEMURE
  • Publication number: 20230122218
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a wellness tracking device with a base plate that may be utilized as a combination electrode by a variety of sensors. The base plate may be a multi-material electrode that includes a conductor and a transparent or semi-transparent material to enable optical sensing. In certain embodiments, the base plate supports a plurality of different sensors, which may selectively utilize the base plate as an electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Jens Mitchell NIELSEN, Jaclyn Leverett WASSON, Kyung Nim NOH, Man-Chi LIU, Alan LUU, Peter Colin DESS, Lindsey Michelle SUNDEN, Lukas BIELSKIS, Thomas CONSOLAZIO, Steven Thomas WOODWARD
  • Patent number: 11608001
    Abstract: An automatically extending and retracting step system according to the solution may reside in a retracted state when the deck of a car-carrying vehicle is substantially horizontal to the ground, i.e. when the deck is in a payload state. Advantageously, when the deck is tilted and extended to a ramp state for receiving cargo, the step system according to the solution extends laterally outward from beneath the deck, thereby providing a convenient and visible step for a user to use in getting down from the deck. When the deck is returned from the ramp state to its payload state, the step automatically retracts to a travel state beneath the deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Cottrell Incorporated
    Inventors: Matt Rahm, Steven Thomas Sexton, Gerard Biagi
  • Patent number: 11590689
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a method of additive fabrication wherein a plurality of layers of material are formed is provided. The method may comprise forming a layer of material in contact with a container, and subsequent to the forming of the layer of material, actively bending the container around at least one fixed point such that the layer of material separates from the container. According to some aspects, an additive fabrication apparatus configured to form a plurality of layers of material is provided. The apparatus may comprise a container, a build platform, one or more force generators, and at least one controller configured to, subsequent to formation of a layer of material in contact with the container, actively bend the container around at least one fixed point via the one or more force generators, such that the layer of material separates from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Formlabs, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Thomas, Yoav Reches, Jason Livingston, Jeffery Morin, Caitlin Reyda
  • Patent number: 11566395
    Abstract: A finishing assembly for a rail and post wall comprising: one or elongate capping members having longitudinal recesses for receiving a top of the wall and for installation therealong; and one or more post covers for installation over posts of the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Inventors: Peter John Cropper, Steven Thomas Cropper
  • Patent number: 11561525
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a condition monitoring circuit can include a circuit controller and a node. The node can include a gate controller, a node controller and one or more gates. The node can be configured to detachably couple to a bus of a monitoring system associated with an industrial machine. The circuit controller can be configured to identify an operating parameter associated with the industrial machine. The gate controller can be configured to transfer, via the one or more gates, one or more data packets including data characterizing the operating parameter from the bus in the monitoring system. The one or more gates can be configured to prevent transfer of an outgoing data packet to the bus via the node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: BENTLY NEVADA, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Alan Tart, Raymond Jensen, Steven Thomas Clemens, Dustin Hess
  • Patent number: 11560391
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel sulfonylurea compounds and related compounds useful in treating a disorder responsive to modulation of cytokines such as IL-1? and IL-18, modulation of NLRP3 or inhibition of the activation of NLRP3 or related components of the inflammatory process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Stafford, James M. Veal, Lynnie Lin Trzoss, Christopher McBride, Richard M. Pastor, Steven Thomas Staben, Craig Stivala, Matthew Volgraf
  • Publication number: 20230008484
    Abstract: Various electric scooter docking stations are described herein. In some embodiments, the docking stations facilitate the collection, movement, and/or storage of electric scooters in a compact, elegant, and efficient configuration. For example, the docking stations can be configured to take advantage of the unique shape of a scooter, providing the storage and positioning of many scooters in a compact area. Also, the docking stations can be simple structures that facilitate the self-powered movement of electric scooters within a station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Forrest Jean NORTH, Javier Gonzalez CARRACELAS, Ricardo Abdiel Mora GONZALEZ, Steven Thomas SNYDER, Michelle Valerie CARLOMUSTO, Justin David ALMELEH, Matthew Coleman TINDALL, Ana Gabriela Costilla GONZALEZ, Federico VORRATH SEPÚLVEDA, Ernesto Alejandro Cantu ZAMARRÓN, David Osman DOLUCA, Erik Daryl AYLEN, Kyle Allen HARTELT
  • Publication number: 20230005228
    Abstract: An example augmented reality system includes: obtaining information about an instance of a device; recognizing the instance of the device based on the information; selecting a digital twin for the instance of the device, with the digital twin being unique to the instance of the device; and generating augmented reality content based on the digital twin and an actual graphic of the instance of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Vladimir Parfenov, Kevin Elliott Jordan, Steven Thomas Dertien, Moshe Jacob Baum, Andre Gosselin, Stephen Prideaux-Ghee, James E. Heppelman
  • Patent number: D974705
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Inventors: Kadin Thomas Bartlett, Steven Thomas Bartlett, Stacy Ann Bartlett