Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Davis

Thomas A. Davis 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).

  • CONTROLLED INTERMITTENT FRAGRANCE DELIVERY DEVICES AND CARTOMIZER CARTRIDGE FOR USE THEREIN
    Publication number: 20160000956
    Abstract: Fragrance delivery devices, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure, may be controlled to deliver a fragrance intermittently and/or selectively. A fragrance delivery device generally includes a housing containing a cartomizer for producing a fragrance vapor from a fragrance liquid, and control circuitry for controlling the production of the fragrance vapor in response to a user input. The fragrance delivery device may include a user interface and/or a wireless interface for connecting to a remote control device, such as a smart phone, tablet, or other computing device, to provide the user input. The fragrance delivery device may deliver the fragrance vapor using natural convection and/or by moving air through the device, for example, with a fan. The fragrance delivery device may also include a power source, such as a battery, and/or may include a connection to an external power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Donald JENKINS, David ALTOBELLI, Thomas DAVIS
  • Combinations of a GLP1R Agonist and Metformin and Use Thereof for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes and Other Disorders
    Publication number: 20150313908
    Abstract: The present invention provides uses of a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist in combination with metformin. Uses include treating type 2 diabetes, lowering blood glucose, and improving the therapeutic effectiveness of metformin. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions that comprise a GLP1R agonist and metformin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Adnan M.M. Mjalli, Bradley Alan Clark, Dharma Rao Polisetti, James C. Quada, JR., Maria Carmen Valcarce Lopez, Robert Carl Andrews, Stephen Thomas Davis, Thomas Scott Yokum
  • Substituted azoanthracene derivatives and intermediates for preparation thereof
    Patent number: 9175003
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted azoanthracene derivatives and intermediates for the preparation thereof. The substituted azoanthracene derivatives and associated intermediates may be useful for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prevention of diseases, disorders, and conditions wherein modulation of the human GLP-1 receptor is beneficial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: vTv Therapeutics LLC
    Inventors: Adnan M. M. Mjalli, Christopher Behme, Daniel P. Christen, Devi Reddy Gohimukkula, Dharma Rao Polisetti, James C. Quada, Jr., Jennifer L. R. Freeman, Muralidhar Bondlela, Mustafa Guzel, Ravindra Reddy Yarragunta, Robert Carl Andrews, Santhosh Kalpathy, Stephen Thomas Davis, Thomas Scott Yokum
  • INTEGRATING COMPONENTS INTO 3D PRINTED OBJECTS
    Publication number: 20150287247
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a storage medium, for integrating components into objects that are to be 3D printed. One of the methods includes obtaining a three-dimensional model of a first object; receiving an input identifying an additional component; generating a digital representation of the additional component; integrating the digital representation of the additional component with the three-dimensional model; and providing the three-dimensional model with the integrated digital representation to a 3D printer for fabrication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Karl Willis, Mark Thomas Davis, Erin Marie Bradner, Benjamin David Cochran, Francesco Iorio, David Thornton
  • METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MEASURING CONDUCTIVITY OF FLUIDS
    Publication number: 20150276836
    Abstract: A sensor for detecting the breakthrough of hardness in a water softener measures a change in the conductivity of elongated cation-exchange material in contact with the treated water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Thomas A. Davis, David Nemir
  • Allograft tolerance induction
    Publication number: 20150258144
    Abstract: A method inducing chimerism and allograft tolerance by co-infusion of stein/progenitor-like cells and donor cells, wherein the donor cells can be bone marrow cells. The method also comprises the conditioning comprising depletion of CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells and administration of low doses of anti-neoplastic drugs. The inventive method comprises an aspect wherein allograft tolerance is induced without systemically suppressing the immune system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas A. Davis, Khairul Anam, Eric A. Elster, Douglas K. Tadaki
  • Oxadiazoanthracene compounds for the treatment of diabetes
    Patent number: 9120813
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of use of oxadiazoanthracene derivatives of the formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, C, R, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as herein described, and wherein said methods of use include uses for the treatment of disorders and diseases, such as diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: vTv Therapeutics LLC
    Inventors: Adnan M. M. Mjalli, Dharma Rao Polisetti, Thomas Scott Yokum, Santhosh Kalpathy, Mustafa Guzel, Christopher Behme, Stephen Thomas Davis
  • Substituted Azoanthracene Derivatives and Intermediates for Preparation Thereof
    Publication number: 20150148539
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted azoanthracene derivatives and intermediates for the preparation thereof. The substituted azoanthracene derivatives and associated intermediates may be useful for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prevention of diseases, disorders, and conditions wherein modulation of the human GLP-1 receptor is beneficial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Adnan M.M. Mjalli, Christopher Behme, Daniel P. Christen, Devi Reddy Gohimukkula, Dharma Rao Polisetti, James C. Quada, JR., Jennifer L.R. Freeman, Muralidhar Bondlela, Mustafa Guzel, Ravindra Reddy Yarragunta, Robert Carl Andrews, Santhosh Kalpathy, Stephen Thomas Davis, Thomas Scott Yokum
  • Electrical interface interlock system
    Patent number: 9035203
    Abstract: A high voltage (HV) interface housing is provided that includes an assembly of levers within the housing that detect whether or not the HV lines are coupled to the interface housing. If the HV lines are not in place, the lever assembly prevents the interface cover from being fully installed onto the interface housing, thereby preventing the HV interlock loop switch from being closed. As a result, when the HV cables are not in place, the HV interlock loop switch prevents power from being applied to the HV circuit. If, however, the HV lines are properly positioned within the interface housing, the levers of the lever assembly automatically retract, thus allowing the interface cover to be fully installed onto the interface housing. In this state, the interface cover closes the HV interlock loop switch, thus closing the HV interlock loop and allowing power to be applied to the HV circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Tesla Motors, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Robert Kalayjian, Ryan Thomas Davis, Michael Kaojen Fang
  • COMPOSITE SHOWER CURB AND SELF-SEALING CURB CAP
    Publication number: 20150128340
    Abstract: A composite curb for a shower base, and a self-sealing anchoring cap for a shower curb. The composite curb includes a lower-density base portion formed of closed cell foam, and a higher-density anchoring cap portion attached to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: DAVIS INTELLECTUAL ASSETS, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas A. DAVIS, JR.
  • Oxadiazoanthracene Compounds for the Treatment of Diabetes
    Publication number: 20150087640
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of use of oxadiazoanthracene derivatives of the formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, C, R, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as herein described, and wherein said methods of use include uses for the treatment of disorders and diseases, such as diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Adnan M.M. Mjalli, Dharma Rao Polisetti, Thomas Scott Yokum, Santhosh Kalpathy, Mustafa Guzel, Christopher Behme, Stephen Thomas Davis
  • Substituted azoanthracene derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 8987295
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted azoanthracene derivatives or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof that modulate the human GLP-1 receptor and that may be useful in the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions in which modulation of the human GLP-1 receptor is beneficial, such as diabetes mellitus type 2. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to the use of these compounds and compositions in the treatment of such diseases, disorders, or conditions in which modulation of the human GLP-1 receptor is beneficial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: TransTech Pharma, LLC
    Inventors: Adnan M. M. Mjalli, Christopher Behme, Daniel P. Christen, Devi Reddy Gohimukkula, Dharma Rao Polisetti, James C. Quada, Jr., Jennifer L. R. Freeman, Kalpathy Santhosh, Muralidhar Bondlela, Mustafa Guzel, Ravindra Reddy Yarragunta, Robert Carl Andrews, Stephen Thomas Davis, Thomas Scott Yokum
  • Oxadiazoanthracene compounds for the treatment of diabetes
    Patent number: 8933222
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of synthesizing oxadiazoanthracene derivatives of the formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, C, R, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as herein described, and methods of synthesizing precursors to these oxadiazoanthracene derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: TransTech Pharma, LLC
    Inventors: Adnan M. M. Mjalli, Dharma Rao Polisetti, Thomas Scott Yokum, Kalpathy Santhosh, Mustafa Guzel, Christopher Behme, Stephen Thomas Davis
  • INTERACTIVE DESIGN VARIATIONS INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20140337779
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for generating design variations. The technique involves identifying a first design variable and a second design variable associated with a first design. The technique further involves generating a first plurality of design variations based on the first design. Each design variation is generated by varying at least one of the first design variable and the second design variable. Finally, the technique involves causing the first plurality of design variations to be displayed to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Autodesk, Inc
    Inventors: MARK Thomas DAVIS, Malte TINNUS, Jeff KOWALSKI, Jose MADEIRA DE FREITAS GARCIA
  • Electronic device enclosure configured to shield against electromagnetic interference
    Patent number: 8873231
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure configured to shield against electromagnetic interference (EMI). The electronic device enclosure includes an electronic device-enclosure base and at least one laterally disposed blunt boss. The electronic device-enclosure base includes a bottom, and sides and attached to the bottom in a boxlike configuration. The laterally disposed blunt boss is configured so as to be disposed between, and to couple electrically, a side of the electronic device-enclosure base and a vertical flange of an electronic device-enclosure cover. The electronic device-enclosure base and the electronic device-enclosure cover are configurable with respect to said laterally disposed blunt boss to shield an interior space enclosed by the electronic device-enclosure base and the electronic device-enclosure cover against EMI at a resonant frequency of a slot of the electronic device enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: HGST Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Ravinder Singh Ajmani, Ryan Thomas Davis, Antony Nguyen, Albert John Wallash
  • WATERPROOF BASE WITH COMPOSITE SHOWER CURB, AND METHODS OF FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140230140
    Abstract: A tile-ready shower base system including a composite curb, and methods of manufacturing and installing the same. A sloped structural core is provided having a top side and a bottom side. A first waterproof panel or coating is applied to the top side and a second waterproof panel or coating is applied to the bottom side. A thin fiberglass flange is provided about at least a portion of the perimeter of the core to create a lip. The basin further includes a first hole or recess formed into the basin, which does not extend through the basin, and a second hole, axially aligned with the first, which does extend through the basin, for directly receiving and coupling a drain therein. The composite curb is provided along at least one side of the basin. Optionally, a compressible soft material or cushioned layer can be applied over the first waterproof panel of the sloped structural core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: DAVIS INTELLECTUAL ASSETS, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas A. DAVIS, JR.
  • RECOVERY AND PURIFICATION OF MONOVALENT SALT CONTAMINATED WITH DIVALENT SALT
    Publication number: 20140227151
    Abstract: A method and system for improving the quality and quantity of a soluble salt recovered from the supernatant produced when concentrated solutions are mixed to precipitate an insoluble salt are disclosed. Liquid residual, or supernatant, contains salt that is reusable in the regeneration solution of ion removal devices such as ion exchange or electrodialysis metathesis (EDM). The disclosed embodiments include a method for concentration and purification of salt. NaCl is recovered in a truly Zero Discharge Desalination (i.e., ZDD) process. The ZDD process utilizes reverse osmosis (RO) or nanofiltration (NF) for the primary desalination of groundwater that has high concentration of CaSO4 and utilizes EDM to separately remove calcium and sulfate ions from the RO or NF concentrate so that water recovery can be improved. The recovered NaCl is reused in the EDM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventor: Thomas Davis
  • Oxadiazoanthracene Compounds for the Treatment of Diabetes
    Publication number: 20140187769
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of synthesizing oxadiazoanthracene derivatives of the formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, C, R, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as herein described, and methods of synthesizing precursors to these oxadiazoanthracene derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: TransTech Pharma, LLC
    Inventors: Adnan M.M. Mjalli, Dharma Rao Polisetti, Thomas Scott Yokum, Kalpathy Santhosh, Mustafa Guzel, Christopher Behme, Stephen Thomas Davis
  • Ski teaching apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8721343
    Abstract: A ski instructional apparatus and method for teaching young children that allows for dry land training of a student on skis. The apparatus includes a pole that the student straddles. The pole has a cross piece that extends behind the students legs and beneath the buttocks and handlebars for the student to hold onto. Pulling the pole forward causes the cross piece to push the student from behind so little or none of the student's arm strength is needed to pull the student on skis along a dry surface. The tips of the skis are connected by a tether and a line attached to the tether is connected to the pole. The arrangement allows the instructor to move the student forward and, at the same time, to move the ski tips one towards the other or allow the tips to move apart by respectively raising or lowering the pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventor: Joshua Thomas Davis
  • Injection Mold With Fail Safe Pressure Mechanism
    Publication number: 20140127338
    Abstract: A low pressure injection mold includes a failsafe pressure mechanism that prevents the low pressure injection mold from being subjected to excessive injection pressures or excessive clamping tonnage that could damage the low pressure injection mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gene Michael Altonen, Ralph Edwin NEUFARTH, Vincent Sean BREIDENBACH, Dennis James PRATEL, Walter Thomas DAVIS, III