Patents by Inventor Thom S. Salter

Thom S. Salter 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).

  • BUILDING MATERIALS ESTIMATION
    Publication number: 20210232988
    Abstract: Using remote image acquisition, image processing, and computational systems and methods, it has become possible to obtain actual building dimensions that can be used to generate construction estimates for repairing or maintaining buildings. For example, actual roof dimensions can be used to provide a computer-based estimate of materials and/or materials overage needed. Instead of simply applying a generic overage percentage based on roof shape, a computer-based approach can take into account cut lines as a percentage of total roof area. The resulting computer-generated estimate is shown to be more accurate, less expensive, and faster than using a human on-site estimator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Dale R. Thornberry, Christopher T. Thornberry, Thom S. Salter
  • Building materials estimation
    Patent number: 10909482
    Abstract: Using remote image acquisition, image processing, and computational systems and methods, it has become possible to obtain actual building dimensions that can be used to generate construction estimates for repairing or maintaining buildings. For example, actual roof dimensions can be used to provide a computer-based estimate of materials and/or materials overage needed. Instead of simply applying a generic overage percentage based on roof shape, a computer-based approach can take into account cut lines as a percentage of total roof area. The resulting computer-generated estimate is shown to be more accurate, less expensive, and faster than using a human on-site estimator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Pictometry International Corp.
    Inventors: Dale R. Thornberry, Christopher T. Thornberry, Thom S. Salter
  • BUILDING MATERIALS ESTIMATION
    Publication number: 20140278697
    Abstract: Using remote image acquisition, image processing, and computational systems and methods, it has become possible to obtain actual building dimensions that can be used to generate construction estimates for repairing or maintaining buildings. For example, actual roof dimensions can be used to provide a computer-based estimate of materials and/or materials overage needed. Instead of simply applying a generic overage percentage based on roof shape, a computer-based approach can take into account cut lines as a percentage of total roof area. The resulting computer-generated estimate is shown to be more accurate, less expensive, and faster than using a human on-site estimator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: PICTOMETRY INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventors: Dale R. Thornberry, Christopher T. Thornberry, Thom S. Salter