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).

  • Monitoring system with multidrop backplane scheduler
    Patent number: 11105840
    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: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Bently Nevada, LLC
    Inventors: Dustin Hess, Steven Thomas Clemens
  • SULFONYLUREA COMPOUNDS AS INHIBITORS OF INTERLEUKIN-1 ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20210261568
    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: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. STAFFORD, James M. VEAL, Lynnie Lin TRZOSS, Christopher MCBRIDE, Richard M. PASTOR, Steven Thomas STABEN, Craig STIVALA, Matthew VOLGRAF
  • SULFONIMIDAMIDE COMPOUNDS AS INHIBITORS OF INTERLEUKIN-1 ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20210253596
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel sulfonimidamide compounds and related compounds and their use 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: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher MCBRIDE, Lynnie Lin TRZOSS, Amogh BOLOOR, Nadezda V. SOKOLOVA, Richard M. PASTOR, Steven Thomas STABEN, Craig STIVALA, Matthew VOLGRAF, Sarah M. BRONNER
  • Systems and methods for multi-activity onshore field development
    Patent number: 11091961
    Abstract: A system for developing multiple subterranean wellbores in a land-based field can include a first operational platform disposed over a first entry point of a first subterranean wellbore at a first time. The system can also include a second operational platform disposed over a second entry point of a second subterranean wellbore at the first time, where the first entry point and the second entry point are located proximate to each other. The system can further include first field equipment disposed on the first operational platform. The system can also include a second field equipment disposed on the second operational platform. The first field equipment can be used to develop the first subterranean wellbore, and the second field equipment can be used to develop the second subterranean wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Scott Bolen, Kenneth Eric Hodges, Steven Thomas Bowman
  • GOLF SWING TRAINING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20210228960
    Abstract: A golf swing training device for regulating the distance of the elbow of the dominant arm from the side of the body of a user during a golf swing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Steven Thomas WELSH
  • Method and system for linking devices
    Patent number: 11070965
    Abstract: A method of linking a first device to a second device, the first device comprising a wireless communication means having a unique address associated therewith, the first device further comprising a display arranged to display a set of indicators, one of the first device or the second device having a unique identity stored thereon, the method comprising: broadcasting, from the first device, the unique address; determining, by the first device, whether one or more indicators from the set of indicators correspond to at least a portion of the unique address based on a first mapping displaying the corresponding one or more indicators; if an input selects at least one indicator from the set of indicators, determining whether the selected at least one indicator corresponds to the portion of the unique address based on a second mapping; and transmitting the unique identity between the devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: SPD SWISS PRECISION DIAGNOSTICS GMBH
    Inventors: Steven Thomas Cronau, Stephen Paul Sharrock
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-ACTIVITY ONSHORE FIELD DEVELOPMENT
    Publication number: 20210215004
    Abstract: A system for developing multiple subterranean wellbores in a land-based field can include a first operational platform disposed over a first entry point of a first subterranean wellbore at a first time. The system can also include a second operational platform disposed over a second entry point of a second subterranean wellbore at the first time, where the first entry point and the second entry point are located proximate to each other. The system can further include first field equipment disposed on the first operational platform. The system can also include a second field equipment disposed on the second operational platform. The first field equipment can be used to develop the first subterranean wellbore, and the second field equipment can be used to develop the second subterranean wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Scott Bolen, Kenneth Eric Hodges, Steven Thomas Bowman
  • Bridge apparatus and system for vehicle transport
    Patent number: 11059411
    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: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Cottrell Incorporated
    Inventors: Phillip Bryan Howes, Steven Thomas Sexton, Masaru Mike Kishimoto
  • Industrial asset health model update
    Patent number: 11055450
    Abstract: Among other things, one or more techniques and/or systems are provided for updating a model for generating a health profile of an industrial asset based upon data pertaining to the industrial asset. The health profile comprises a maintenance plan(s), which respectively comprise one or more recommended maintenance actions to be performed with respect to the industrial asset during a prediction period. The model may be periodically and/or intermittently updated based upon a comparison between the recommended maintenance actions and actual events of the industrial asset during the prediction period. Moreover, in some embodiments, different models may be selected for generating future health profiles of the industrial asset based upon a comparison between the recommended maintenance actions and actual events of the industrial asset during the prediction period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: ABB Power Grids Switzerland AG
    Inventors: Steven Thomas Zyglowicz, Karen J. Smiley, Shakeel M. Mahate, Chihhung Hou
  • Method and Apparatus for Finishing Walls
    Publication number: 20210189681
    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: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Peter John Cropper, Steven Thomas Cropper
  • FLEXIBLE CONDITION MONITORING OF INDUSTRIAL MACHINES
    Publication number: 20210181710
    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: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Alan Tart, Raymond Jensen, Steven Thomas Clemens, Dustin Hess
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN IMPROVED PEEL OPERATION DURING ADDITIVE FABRICATION
    Publication number: 20210178745
    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: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Formlabs, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Thomas, Yoav Reches, Jason Livingston, Jeffery Morin, Caitlin Reyda
  • AUGMENTED REALITY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210174597
    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: January 12, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Vladimir Parfenov, Kevin Elliott Jordan, Steven Thomas Dertien, Moshe Jacob Baum, Andre Gosselin, Stephen Prideaux-Ghee, James E. Heppelman
  • MONITORING SYSTEM WITH BRIDGES FOR INTERCONNECTING SYSTEM ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20210172997
    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: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Alan Tart, Steven Thomas Clemens, Dustin Hess, Paul Richetta
  • SEMI-AUTOMATED OPHTHALMIC PHOTOCOAGULATION METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20210161714
    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: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventor: Steven Thomas CHARLES
  • Gated asynchronous multipoint network interface monitoring system
    Patent number: 11009864
    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: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: BENTLY NEVADA, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Thomas Clemens, Dustin Hess
  • Game systems and methods
    Patent number: 11007423
    Abstract: Example game systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a sensing device determines an identity of a game piece in a physical space and detects a movement action associated with the game piece. A computing device calculates a distance and direction associated with the movement action and determines a result of the movement action based on the distance, the direction, and the identity of the game piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Inventor: Steven Thomas Holmes
  • Methods and apparatus for determining, using, and indicating ion beam working properties
    Patent number: 11004656
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of an ion beam sample preparation and coating apparatus and methods. A sample may be prepared in one or more ion beams and then a coating may be sputtered onto the prepared sample within the same apparatus. A vacuum transfer device may be used with the apparatus in order to transfer a sample into and out of the apparatus while in a controlled environment. Various methods to improve preparation and coating uniformity are disclosed including: rotating the sample retention stage; modulating the sample retention stage; variable tilt ion beam irradiating means, more than one ion beam irradiating means, coating thickness monitoring, selective shielding of the sample, and modulating the coating donor holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Gatan, Inc.
    Inventors: John Andrew Hunt, Steven Thomas Coyle, Michael Patrick Hassel-Shearer, Thijs C Hosman
  • ELECTRONIC LOCKING SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20210125434
    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 7, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Gabriel Bestard Ribas, Steven Thomas Bakondi, Lloyd Seliber
  • Systems and methods for determining premium rate for semi-autonomous and/or autonomous vehicles
    Patent number: 10984481
    Abstract: A system that includes a vehicle system that monitors characteristics of an autonomous and/or semi-autonomous driving program. The system includes a processor that receives a first set of data from the vehicle system. The first set of data is associated with the autonomous and/or semi-autonomous driving program. The processor determines a rate premium based on the first set of data. The processor then displays a visualization that includes the rate premium on a display. The processor receives a second set of data from the vehicle system. The second set of data is associated with monitored performance of the autonomous and/or semi-autonomous driving program. The processor adjusts the rate premium based on the second set of data and displays an adjusted rate premium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventor: Steven Thomas Drawert