Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Brown

Thomas A. Brown 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: 12390865
    Abstract: A system and a method include a fixture template configured to be secured to a component. The fixture template includes a plurality of insert holes. A plurality of guide inserts have channels. Each of the channels has an orientation. The orientation of at least two of the plurality of guide inserts differs. Each of the plurality of guide inserts is removably secured within a respective one of the plurality of inserts holes to position and orient the channels in relation to a pattern of openings to be formed in relation to the component. Each of the channels is configured to receive an operative member of a tool that is configured to form the pattern of openings in relation to the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2025
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Craig Martin Farniok, Todd Jeremy Roffo, Thomas A. Brown
  • Publication number: 20250198226
    Abstract: A modular door frame having a base transom horizontal and a plurality of vertical frame members. The modular door frame can further include a secondary transom. The secondary transom can be a sliding door track that is superimposed over the base transom horizontal. In the implementation of the modular door frame, base transom horizontal can be a stopper transom horizontal configured for a hinged door and can include a stopper. The secondary transom is superimposed over the base transom horizontal to avoid occluding portions of the door (below) and a clerestory (above). The clerestory and door may be glass. The secondary transom is secured to the base transom horizontal by inserting a hook on the secondary transom into a channel in the base transom horizontal. The connection is a secure, cantilevered connection that does not require tools or fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2025
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventors: Adam J. Stosky, Thomas A. Brown, Spencer D. Haddow
  • Patent number: 12000144
    Abstract: A pre-fabricated wall system that joins wall modules of different thicknesses can include a thin wall module having a depth defined by a distance from a front face thereof to a back face thereof, a thick wall module having a depth that is greater than the depth of the thin wall module, and a vertical connection post. The vertical connection post can include a first connection interface on a first side configured to secure to the thin wall module and a second connection interface on a second side opposite the first side configured to secure to the thick wall module. The thin wall module and the thick wall module can be arranged parallel or co-planar to None another when both the thin wall module and the thick wall module are secured to the vertical connection post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD.
    Inventors: Geoff W. Gosling, Colin V. Blehm, Thomas A. Brown, Taylor W. Merchant
  • Patent number: 12000143
    Abstract: A modular wall system includes a leveler disposed within a wall module. The leveler includes a base to which floor interfacing members of the modular wall system connect. As the leveler adjusts the height of the wall module, the base to which the floor interfacing members attach remain stationary. During installation, the bottom edges of the floor interfacing members can be trimmed to form a consistent gap below the floor interfacing members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD.
    Inventors: Geoff W. Gosling, Thomas A. Brown, Jeremy J. Klaas
  • Patent number: 11987979
    Abstract: A leveling stud includes a threaded body extending between a top end and a bottom end thereof. The bottom end has a flat bottom surface and a dig protrusion extending from a portion of the flat bottom surface. The dig protrusion is configured to dig into a channel surface of a base track of a prefabricated wall system when the leveling stud is threaded into a positioning nut of the base track. The flat bottom surface is also configured to abut the channel surface when the leveling stud is threaded into the positioning nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD.
    Inventors: Geoff W. Gosling, Thomas A. Brown, Jeremy J. Klaas
  • Publication number: 20240139787
    Abstract: A liquification system for an organic waste management system includes a hopper that is oriented vertically such that organic waste added to the hopper is biased by gravity toward a bottom end of the hopper; an agitator that is disposed within the hopper and is movable in a first rotational direction that moves organic waste downward and in a second rotational direction that moves organic waste upward; a motor configured to selectively move the agitator in the first and second rotational directions under control of the controller; and a side grinding and drainage system disposed toward the bottom end of the hopper and preferably on a tapered portion of the hopper for grinding and liquefying organic waste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: BioGreen 360, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian J. Black, Thomas A. Brown, Justin C. J. Rosberg, SR., Paul R. Salibe, JR., Zachary C. Doyon, Ralph E. Faia, JR., Ralph E. Faia, III, Marc Faia
  • Patent number: 11957242
    Abstract: A height adjusting and leveling worksurface cantilever can comprise a leveling mechanism comprising a turnbuckle rod that can adjust an angle of a horizontal frame member relative to a vertical frame member. An assembler can adjust the angle of the horizontal frame member from a pivot point located on a proximal corner of the height adjusting and leveling worksurface cantilever. The height adjusting and leveling worksurface cantilever can also include a height adjusting mechanism comprising a threaded rod that can adjust a height of the height adjusting and leveling worksurface cantilever, relative to a hanger bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Brown, Geoff W. Gosling, Joseph A. Vulic
  • Patent number: 11952773
    Abstract: A pre-fabricated wall system can include a first thin wall module and a second thin wall module. The two thin wall modules have a depth defined by a distance from a front surface of each thin wall module to aback surface of each thin wall module. The pre-fabricated wall system can further include a vertical connection post that has a first connection interface on a first side configured to secure to the first thin wall module. The first connection interface can include a first channel. The vertical connection post can also include a second connection interface on a second side opposite the first side configured to secure to the second thin wall module. The second connection interface can include a second channel. The two thin wall modules can be parallel or co-planar to one another when the two thin wall modules are secured to the vertical connection post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD.
    Inventors: Geoff W. Gosling, Thomas A. Brown, Colin V. Blehm, Taylor W. Merchant
  • Patent number: 11891847
    Abstract: A sliding door includes a door panel that has a first face, a second face that is opposite to the first face, and a top edge that defines first and second raised portions of the door panel and an open space that extends between the first and second raised portions. The sliding door includes a plurality of rollers affixed to the door panel by first and second mounting assemblies. Each of the plurality of rollers has an axis of rotation that is normal to the first face of the door panel. The sliding door includes a soft-close assembly secured to the first and second mounting assemblies at opposing ends thereof, such that the soft-close assembly is positioned within the open space between the first raised portion of the door panel and the second raised portion of the door panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD.
    Inventors: Danielle L. Racicot, Colin V. Blehm, Thomas A. Brown, Adam J. Stosky
  • Publication number: 20230249265
    Abstract: A system and a method include a fixture template configured to be secured to a component. The fixture template includes a plurality of insert holes. A plurality of guide inserts have channels. Each of the channels has an orientation. The orientation of at least two of the plurality of guide inserts differs. Each of the plurality of guide inserts is removably secured within a respective one of the plurality of inserts holes to position and orient the channels in relation to a pattern of openings to be formed in relation to the component. Each of the channels is configured to receive an operative member of a tool that is configured to form the pattern of openings in relation to the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Craig Martin Farniok, Todd Jeremy Roffo, Thomas A. Brown
  • Patent number: 11718418
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, three-dimensional (3D) scan data representative of an in-service structure that is captured by a scanning device is accessed by a processor circuit. Based on the 3D scan data, in-service computer-aided design (CAD) data representative of an in-service surface corresponding to the in-service structure is generated by the processor circuit. Based on the in-service CAD data representative of the in-service surface, at least one of a serviceability level or remaining life estimate of the in-service structure is determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas A. Brown, Craig Martin Farniok, Todd Roffo, Nicholas E. Smith, Jacob Paul Thilges
  • Patent number: 11654463
    Abstract: A liquification system for an organic waste management system includes a hopper that is oriented vertically such that organic waste added to the hopper is biased by gravity toward a bottom end of the hopper; an agitator that is disposed within the hopper and is movable in a first rotational direction that moves organic waste downward and in a second rotational direction that moves organic waste upward; a motor configured to selectively move the agitator in the first and second rotational directions under control of the controller; and a side grinding and drainage system disposed toward the bottom end of the hopper and preferably on a tapered portion of the hopper for grinding and liquefying organic waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: BioGreen 360, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian J. Black, Thomas A. Brown, Justin C. J. Rosberg, Sr., Paul R. Salibe, Jr., Zachary C. Doyon, Ralph E. Faia, Jr., Ralph E. Faia, III, Marc Faia
  • Publication number: 20230035948
    Abstract: A liquification system for an organic waste management system includes a hopper that is oriented vertically such that organic waste added to the hopper is biased by gravity toward a bottom end of the hopper; an agitator that is disposed within the hopper and is movable in a first rotational direction that moves organic waste downward and in a second rotational direction that moves organic waste upward; a motor configured to selectively move the agitator in the first and second rotational directions under control of the controller; and a side grinding and drainage system disposed toward the bottom end of the hopper and preferably on a tapered portion of the hopper for grinding and liquefying organic waste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Ian J. Black, Thomas A. Brown, Justin C. J. Rosberg, Sr., Paul R. Salibe, JR., Zachary C. Doyon, Ralph E. Faia, JR., Ralph E. Faia, III., Marc Faia
  • Publication number: 20220379316
    Abstract: A liquification system for an organic waste management system includes a hopper that is oriented vertically such that organic waste added to the hopper is biased by gravity toward a bottom end of the hopper; a fixed grinding plate disposed at the bottom end of the hopper and including grinding elements for grinding and liquefying organic waste; an agitator that is disposed within the hopper and is movable relative to the grinding plate in a first rotational direction that moves organic waste downward toward and against the grinding plate and in a second rotational direction that moves organic waste upward toward a top end of the hopper; a motor configured to selectively move the agitator in the first and second rotational directions under control of the controller; and an outlet through the bottom end of the hopper through which liquified organic waste drains from the hopper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Ian J. Black, Thomas A. Brown, Justin C.J. Rosberg, SR., Paul R. Salibe, JR., Zachary C. Doyon, Ralph E. Faia, JR., Ralph E. Faia, III., Marc Faia
  • Publication number: 20220364359
    Abstract: A modular wall system includes a leveler disposed within a wall module. The leveler includes a base to which floor interfacing members of the modular wall system connect. As the leveler adjusts the height of the wall module, the base to which the floor interfacing members attach remain stationary. During installation, the bottom edges of the floor interfacing members can be trimmed to form a consistent gap below the floor interfacing members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Geoff W. GOSLING, Thomas A. BROWN, Jeremy J. KLAAS
  • Patent number: 11491490
    Abstract: A liquification system for an organic waste management system includes a hopper that is oriented vertically such that organic waste added to the hopper is biased by gravity toward a bottom end of the hopper; a fixed grinding plate disposed at the bottom end of the hopper and including grinding elements for grinding and liquefying organic waste; an agitator that is disposed within the hopper and is movable relative to the grinding plate in a first rotational direction that moves organic waste downward toward and against the grinding plate and in a second rotational direction that moves organic waste upward toward a top end of the hopper; a motor configured to selectively move the agitator in the first and second rotational directions under control of the controller; and an outlet through the bottom end of the hopper through which liquified organic waste drains from the hopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: BioGreen 360, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian J. Black, Thomas A. Brown, Justin C. J. Rosberg, Sr., Paul R. Salibe, Jr., Zachary C. Doyon, Ralph E. Faia, Jr., Ralph E. Faia, III, Marc Faia
  • Patent number: 11326393
    Abstract: A sliding door system (105) includes a track assembly (120) and a door (125) slidably connected to the track. Seals (245, 250, 605, 610, 300, 500) disposed about the door limit sound and/or infectious materials from passing thereby. One or more of the seals (245, 250) are disposed between the door and the track assembly. One or more other seals (605, 610) are disposed between the door and a wall to seal around the trailing end of the door. The system may also include a door dock (130) with one or more seals (300, 500) to seal around the leading end of the door. The system can also include a drop seal assembly (700) that selectively seals off a gap between the bottom of the door and the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD.
    Inventors: Geoff W. Gosling, Thomas A. Brown, Joseph Anthony Vulic
  • Publication number: 20220071387
    Abstract: A height adjusting and leveling worksurface cantilever can comprise a leveling mechanism comprising a turnbuckle rod that can adjust an angle of a horizontal frame member relative to a vertical frame member. An assembler can adjust the angle of the horizontal frame member from a pivot point located on a proximal corner of the height adjusting and leveling worksurface cantilever. The height adjusting and leveling worksurface cantilever can also include a height adjusting mechanism comprising a threaded rod that can adjust a height of the height adjusting and leveling worksurface cantilever, relative to a hanger bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas A. Brown, Geoff W. Gosling, Joseph A. Vulic
  • Patent number: D974149
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD.
    Inventors: Geoff W. Gosling, Thomas A. Brown
  • Patent number: D1001410
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD.
    Inventors: Geoff W. Gosling, Thomas A. Brown, Colin V. Blehm