Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Boyd

Thomas A. Boyd 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).

  • Patent number: 11557529
    Abstract: A microprocessor heat sink fastener assembly, comprising a base to couple to a heat sink a retention nut to be received by a cavity of the base, and a retention clip to be attached to the base and to be cantilevered therefrom. The retention clip is to engage with a latching structure extending from a latching structure of a retention plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Boyd, Ming-Chen Chang, Evan A. Chenelly, Divya Swamy Bandaru, Craig J. Jahne, Andrew Larson, Eric W. Buddrius, Eric D. McAfee, Mustafa Haswarey, Ralph V. Miele, Rolf Laido
  • Publication number: 20220401350
    Abstract: Personal care compositions and methods for treating or reducing skin irritation or skin inflammation. The personal care composition may include a carrier, one or more plant oils, and a cannabinoid source. The one or more plant oils and the cannabinoid source may each be present in an effective amount to treat or reduce skin irritation or skin inflammation. The method for treating or reducing skin irritation or skin inflammation may include contacting the personal care composition with skin, and optionally, decreasing the amount of IL-1? in or on the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Qiang WU, Thomas BOYD
  • Publication number: 20220401338
    Abstract: Personal care compositions and methods for treating or reducing reactive oxygen species in or on skin are disclosed. The personal care composition may include a carrier, at least one plant oil, and at least one vitamin B compound. The at least one plant oil and the at least one vitamin B compound may be present in an effective amount to reduce reactive oxygen species in skin. The method may include contacting the personal care composition with the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Qiang Wu, Thomas BOYD, Srdjan MAKSIMOVIC
  • Publication number: 20220335796
    Abstract: A system includes a plurality of sensors distributed about a space. Each sensor generates sensor data associated with properties of one or more people in the space. An automated response subsystem receives the sensor data. An unauthorized activity performed by a first person in the space is detected based on at least a portion of the received sensor data. In response to detecting the unauthorized activity, tracking instructions are transmitted that identify the first person associated with the unauthorized activity. A tracking device receives the tracking instructions. A device associated with the first person is detected. Over a period of time, the tracking device sends queries to the device and receives corresponding responses from the device. The tracking device determines positions of the device within the space over the period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel Mercado, Andrew Thomas Boyd, Sanjay Arjun Lohar, Michael James Sbandi
  • Publication number: 20220335241
    Abstract: A system includes a plurality of sensors distributed about a space. Each sensor generates sensor data associated with properties of one or more people in the space. A gateway device receives the sensor data from each of the plurality of sensors and provides the sensor data to an automated response subsystem over a network. The automated response subsystem receives the sensor data. A first feature value is determined based on the received sensor data. An event score is determined based on the first feature value. The event score is compared to predefined response criteria. Based on the comparison of the event score to the predefined response criteria, an actionable event is detected, and an automated response to initiate for the detected actionable event is identified. One or both of an alert and instructions are provided in order to initiate the automated response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel Mercado, Andrew Thomas Boyd, Sanjay Arjun Lohar, Michael James Sbandi
  • Publication number: 20220335791
    Abstract: A system includes a plurality of sensors distributed about a space. Each sensor generates sensor data associated with properties of one or more people in the space. An automated response subsystem receives the sensor data. An unauthorized event is detected associated with an adaptive-security device operating within the space and operating instructions are transmitted that identify security protocols to increase security of devices during the unauthorized event. An adaptive-security device operates within the space and receives the operating instructions. After receiving the operating instructions, the adaptive-security device determines whether a user is currently accessing secure information in the adaptive-security device. If the user is currently accessing the secure information, display of at least a portion of the secure information is prevented. If the user is not currently accessing the secure information, authentication requirements are increased for accessing the secure information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel Mercado, Andrew Thomas Boyd, Sanjay Arjun Lohar, Michael James Sbandi
  • Publication number: 20220304915
    Abstract: Personal care compositions and methods for increasing the amount of antimicrobial peptides produced by skin, reducing inflammation of skin, reducing irritation of skin, reducing reactive oxygen species in skin, or any combination thereof are disclosed. The personal care composition may include a carrier and at least two plant oils. The at least two plant oils may be present in an effective amount to increase the amount of antimicrobial peptides produced by skin, reduce inflammation of skin, reduce irritation of skin, reduce reactive oxygen species in skin, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Qiang Wu, Thomas Boyd
  • Publication number: 20220304917
    Abstract: Personal care compositions containing antiperspirant active ingredients and a cannabinoid source present in an amount to achieve an anti-irritant effect on the skin. Methods of preparing the personal care composition and uses of the personal care composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Edgar H Hernandez, Sharon KENNEDY, Qiang WU, Srdjan MAKSIMOVIC, André MORGAN, Kathy POTECHIN, Thomas BOYD
  • Publication number: 20220296491
    Abstract: Described herein are personal care compositions comprising—inter alia—a gum system comprising a plurality of natural gums; a surfactant system comprising a plurality of alkyl polyglucoside surfactants; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Kathy POTECHIN, Min LI, Aixing FAN, Thomas BOYD, Melissa MOY
  • Patent number: 11448653
    Abstract: Cell sorting methods that improve sorting efficiency and productivity by elevating sorting pressures and incorporate certain steps to help the cells better survive such elevated pressures. In the case of sperm, sorting the steps of standardizing sperm samples, staining sperm samples in a single step, calibrating a flow cytometer to place sperm in the leading edge of droplets, and changing a catch fluid distance may be incorporated individually, or in combination to help sperm better survive the sex sorting process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Inguran, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Michael Evans, Thomas Boyd Gilligan, Richard W. Lenz, Ramakrishnan Vishwanath, Clara Gonzalez-Marin
  • Publication number: 20220241162
    Abstract: Compositions, such as personal care compositions, and methods for selectively inhibiting the growth of a detrimental bacteria and promoting the growth of a beneficial bacteria are disclosed. The composition may include a base and one or more fatty alcohols. The one or more fatty alcohols may be present in an amount effective to selectively inhibit the growth of at least one detrimental Gram-positive bacteria and promote the growth of at least one beneficial Gram-positive bacteria on skin. The detrimental Gram-positive bacteria may include Corynebacterium, and the beneficial Gram-positive bacteria may include Staphylococcus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Aixing FAN, Min LI, Thomas BOYD, Shyamala PILLAI, Katie TRUONG, Laurence DU-THUMM
  • Patent number: 11368588
    Abstract: This disclosure describes management of a contact center executing in a service provider network. The management may be performed by using one or more trained deep learning/machine learning (ML) models. The ML models may be trained using metrics and data gathered from the various services and systems in the service provider network used to implement the contact center. The trained models may be used for forecasting staffing needs, e.g., agents, for the contact center, scheduling agents, detecting anomalies with regard to customer traffic, e.g., received communications from customers, at the contact center, adherence of agents to the scheduling, and dynamically routing of received communications to appropriate agents (e.g., based on skills of the agent and other factors) for handling of the communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Boyd Johnston, Pasquale DeMaio, Juliana Saussy
  • Patent number: 11331253
    Abstract: Compositions, such as personal care compositions, and methods for selectively inhibiting the growth of a detrimental bacteria and promoting the growth of a beneficial bacteria are disclosed. The composition may include a base and one or more fatty alcohols. The one or more fatty alcohols may be present in an amount effective to selectively inhibit the growth of at least one detrimental Gram-positive bacteria and promote the growth of at least one beneficial Gram-positive bacteria on skin. The detrimental Gram-positive bacteria may include Corynebacterium, and the beneficial Gram-positive bacteria may include Staphylococcus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Aixing Fan, Min Li, Thomas Boyd, Shyamala Pillai, Katie Truong, Laurence Du-Thumm
  • Patent number: 11296009
    Abstract: A microprocessor carrier comprising a lever having an elongate arm and a wedge structure extending from one end of the elongate arm, and a frame comprising and a fulcrum structure to receive the lever and a microprocessor. The fulcrum structure is to couple the lever to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Rolf Laido, Divya Swamy Bandaru, Thomas Boyd, Jorge Contreras Perez, Shelby A. Ferguson, Mustafa Haswarey
  • Publication number: 20220102889
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include sockets and electronic packages with socket architectures. In an embodiment, a socket comprises a housing with a first surface and a second surface. In an embodiment, a plurality of interconnect pins pass through the housing. In an embodiment, an alignment hole is provided through the housing. In an embodiment, an alignment post extending out from the first surface of the housing is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas BOYD, Feifei CHENG, Eric W. BUDDRIUS, Mohanraj PRABHUGOUD
  • Publication number: 20220102887
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include sockets and electronic packages with socket architectures. In an embodiment, a socket comprises a housing with a first surface and a second surface. In an embodiment, a plurality of interconnect pins pass through the housing. In an embodiment, an alignment hole is provided through the housing. In an embodiment, an alignment post extending out from the first surface of the housing is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Feifei CHENG, Thomas BOYD, Kuang LIU, Steven A. KLEIN, Daniel NEUMANN, Mohanraj PRABHUGOUD
  • Patent number: 11291115
    Abstract: A microprocessor carrier, comprising a frame comprising a metal. The first frame surrounds an aperture for receiving a microprocessor package. At least one hinge assembly is on a first frame edge, and at least one latch assembly is on a second frame edge. One or more alignment tabs coupled to the frame. The one or more alignment tabs extend orthogonally from at least one frame edge. The alignment tabs are to align the microprocessor package with a microprocessor socket. The hinge assembly and the latch assembly are to engage with a microprocessor loading mechanism coupled to a printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Shelby A. Ferguson, Bijoyraj Sahu, Russell Aoki, Thomas Boyd, Eric W. Buddrius, Kevin Ceurter, Mustafa Haswarey, Rolf Laido, Daniel Neumann, Rachel Taylor, Anthony Valpiani
  • Publication number: 20220079854
    Abstract: Described herein are personal care compositions comprising a complex comprising a plurality of short chain fatty acids; along with methods of making and using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Min LI, Aixing FAN, Thomas BOYD, Nadia SOLIMAN, Vinay BHARDWAJ
  • Publication number: 20220047492
    Abstract: Personal care compositions and methods for increasing the production of natural moisturizing factors (NMFs) and increasing the production of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) in skin are provided. The personal care compositions may include a carrier and an effective amount of one or more sulfated polysaccharides to increase NMFs and AMPs in skin when applied to the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Shujiang CHENG, Qiang WU, Adriana ARMAS, Thomas BOYD
  • Publication number: 20220023189
    Abstract: Described herein are personal care compositions comprising about 0.3 wt % to about 3.0 wt % acrylic acid polymer; about 0.3 wt % to about 3.0 wt % cationic surfactant; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Aixing Fan, Thomas BOYD, Lan LE