Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Fisher

Thomas A. Fisher 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: 10323794
    Abstract: A hydrogen fueling system and method comprises a container, a first tank, second tank, and third tank disposed within the container, and a nozzle coupled to the second tank and the third tank. One or more computer-readable storage media storing instructions executable by one or more processors may control flow of liquid hydrogen and hydrogen gas in the system, adjust temperature of the tanks, control pressure in the tanks, and transfer hydrogen gas from the second tank, the third tank, or a combination thereof to one or more target vessels. The system may also comprise flow control assemblies and flow control valves to manage the transfer of liquid hydrogen and hydrogen gas in the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Washington State University
    Inventors: Jacob William Leachman, Jacob Thomas Fisher, Ian Andrew Richardson
  • Patent number: 9829487
    Abstract: Cross-linked amphiphile constructs that form self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on metal surfaces such as gold surfaces are disclosed. These new SAMs generate well packed and highly oriented monolayer films on gold surfaces. A method for using the SAMs in the fabrication of biomolecule sensors is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: NUtech Ventures
    Inventors: Patrick H. Dussault, Rebecca Y. Lai, Thomas Fisher, Anita J. Zaitouna
  • Publication number: 20160318800
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are fiber reinforced cement composite materials incorporating a fiber blend that includes cellulose pulp and synthetic fibers in a ratio selected to provide the composite material with improved water absorption characteristics and the same or improved mechanical properties as compared to equivalent composite materials reinforced with predominantly or all cellulose fibers. Also disclosed herein are fiber blends comprised of a combination of cellulose fibers and polypropylene fibers adapted to reinforce cementitious composite articles manufactured by the Hatschek process and autoclave cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey Charles Chastain, Yongjun Chen, Mark Thomas Fisher, Caidian Luo, Huaijun Wang
  • Patent number: 9388076
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are fiber reinforced cement composite materials incorporating a 3-mode fiber blend that includes cellulose pulp and synthetic fibers in a ratio selected to provide the composite material with improved water absorption characteristics and the same or improved mechanical properties as compared to equivalent composite materials reinforced with predominantly or all cellulose fibers. Also disclosed herein are fiber blends comprised of a combination of cellulose fibers and polypropylene fibers adapted to reinforce cementitious composite articles manufactured by the Hatschek process and autoclave cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: James Hardie Technology Limited
    Inventors: Jeffrey Charles Chastain, Yongjun Chen, Mark Thomas Fisher, Caidian Luo, Huaijun Wang
  • Publication number: 20160146401
    Abstract: A hydrogen fueling system and method comprises a container, a first tank, second tank, and third tank disposed within the container, and a nozzle coupled to the second tank and the third tank. One or more computer-readable storage media storing instructions executable by one or more processors may control flow of liquid hydrogen and hydrogen gas in the system, adjust temperature of the tanks, control pressure in the tanks, and transfer hydrogen gas from the second tank, the third tank, or a combination thereof to one or more target vessels. The system may also comprise flow control assemblies and flow control valves to manage the transfer of liquid hydrogen and hydrogen gas in the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Jacob William Leachman, Jacob Thomas Fisher, Ian Andrew Richardson
  • Publication number: 20160047803
    Abstract: Cross-linked amphiphile constructs that form self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on metal surfaces such as gold surfaces are disclosed. These new SAMs generate well packed and highly oriented monolayer films on gold surfaces. A method for using the SAMs in the fabrication of biomolecule sensors is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Patrick H. Dussault, Rebecca Y. Lai, Thomas Fisher, Anita J. Zaitouna
  • Patent number: 9121618
    Abstract: A direct evaporative air handler for providing supply air to humidify and cool an enclosed space such as a data center. The air handler includes an evaporative cooler and a return air port that is positioned upstream of the evaporative cooler to allow recirculated air from the enclosed space to pass through the evaporative cooler. The air handler includes an additional return air port that is positioned downstream of the evaporative cooler to allow recirculated air from the enclosed space to bypass the evaporative cooler. The air handler includes an outdoor air port that is positioned upstream of the evaporative cooler to allow outdoor air to pass through the evaporative cooler and further includes an outdoor air bypass port that allows outdoor air to enter the air handler without passing through the evaporative cooler. The temperature and humidity of the supply air can be controlled under various ambient conditions by controlling the amount of air that enters the air handler through each port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: MUNTERS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Thomas Fisher, Bryan Keith Dunnavant, Michael S. Boucher
  • Patent number: 9079835
    Abstract: Cross-linked amphiphile constructs that form self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on metal surfaces such as gold surfaces are disclosed. These new SAMs generate well packed and highly oriented monolayer films on gold surfaces. A method for using the SAMs in the fabrication of biomolecule sensors is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: NUtech Ventures
    Inventors: Patrick H. Dussault, Rebecca Y. Lai, Thomas Fisher, Anita J. Zaitouna
  • Publication number: 20140191436
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are fiber reinforced cement composite materials incorporating a 3-mode fiber blend that includes cellulose pulp and synthetic fibers in a ratio selected to provide the composite material with improved water absorption characteristics and the same or improved mechanical properties as compared to equivalent composite materials reinforced with predominantly or all cellulose fibers. Also disclosed herein are fiber blends comprised of a combination of cellulose fibers and polypropylene fibers adapted to reinforce cementitious composite articles manufactured by the Hatschek process and autoclave cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: James Hardie Technology Limited
    Inventors: Jeffrey Charles Chastain, Yongjun Chen, Mark Thomas Fisher, Caidian Luo, Huaijun Wang
  • Publication number: 20130320573
    Abstract: A direct evaporative air handler for providing supply air to humidify and cool an enclosed space such as a data center. The air handler includes an evaporative cooler and a return air port that is positioned upstream of the evaporative cooler to allow recirculated air from the enclosed space to pass through the evaporative cooler. The air handler includes an additional return air port that is positioned downstream of the evaporative cooler to allow recirculated air from the enclosed space to bypass the evaporative cooler. The air handler includes an outdoor air port that is positioned upstream of the evaporative cooler to allow outdoor air to pass through the evaporative cooler and further includes an outdoor air bypass port that allows outdoor air to enter the air handler without passing through the evaporative cooler. The temperature and humidity of the supply air can be controlled under various ambient conditions by controlling the amount of air that enters the air handler through each port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Mark Thomas FISHER, Bryan Keith DUNNAVANT, Michael S. BOUCHER
  • Publication number: 20130023196
    Abstract: An integrated air handling system having a make-up air system that treats outside air and a recirculating system that mixes the treated outside air with building return air. The make-up air system may include a filter, a dehumidifier, a humidifier, a combination of a dehumidifier and a humidifier, and/or an exhaust fan. The mixed air is supplied to a structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: MUNTERS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Thomas FISHER, Bryan Keith DUNNAVANT
  • Publication number: 20120315625
    Abstract: Cross-linked amphiphile constructs that form self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on metal surfaces such as gold surfaces are disclosed. These new SAMs generate well packed and highly oriented monolayer films on gold surfaces. A method for using the SAMs in the fabrication of biomolecule sensors is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Patrick H. Dussault, Rebecca Y. Lai, Thomas Fisher, Anita J. Zaitouna
  • Publication number: 20110045236
    Abstract: Described herein are articles for handling and use that include one or more spaces in predetermined and select locations. The one or more spaces may be more centrally located, on the edges of the article, on opposite edges of the article or in one or more positions that aid in handling and use of the article. The shaped spaces may be in any form, wherein simple shapes are more cost effective, such as those that resemble a square, rectangular, circle or oval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Mark Thomas Fisher, Gregory Kimm, Noel Araracap Dones, Chinmay Avinash Gowardhan, John Donarummo, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100127806
    Abstract: A solenoid switch for starters of internal combustion engines has a switch cover in an end-faced manner to the switch housing enclosing the magnetic armature which, in the vicinity of the circumferential edge zones of passageway openings for switch bolts that are to be braced axially against switch cover, is made of a material that is more rigid to compression than in the rest of the cover region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Juergen Klingel, Thomas Fisher
  • Publication number: 20080125883
    Abstract: The present invention embodiments consolidate process control for a process including a plurality of control threads each associated with a stage of the process. A plurality of the control threads are analyzed to enable the process control with a reduced quantity of the control threads. Data associated with the plurality of control threads are validated and provided in a desired form. At least one parameter of each of the plurality of control threads is statistically analyzed to form at least one thread group including a plurality of the control threads satisfying the parameter analysis. Each thread group functions as a common thread to enable the process control with a reduced quantity of control threads. The present invention embodiments further include a method and program product apparatus for consolidating the process control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher Gould, Thomas Fisher, Abeer Singhal
  • Publication number: 20070259268
    Abstract: The invention relates, among other things, to an electrode for a lithium battery with an electrode element of a material consisting of or comprising: 2-10 parts by weight of a conductivity additive containing carbon, based on an anisotropic expanded graphite; 0-5 parts by weight of a plate-shaped, spherical or potato-shaped graphite; 1-8 parts by weight of a binding agent; and 77-97 parts by weight of an active material selected from the group metal, transition metal oxide and metal phosphate, the active material being capable of intercalating lithium ions in the crystal lattice
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Juergen DREWS, Gerd Fehrmann, Thomas Fisher, Thomas Hucke, Roland Staub, Tim Traulsen
  • Publication number: 20070192425
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for sending an electronic message from a sender to an intended recipient based on a time zone of the intended recipient. The time zone of the intended recipient is determined based on, for example, an Internet e-mail domain name. Based on the time zone information of the intended recipient one or more rules, the message is scheduled to be sent at an appropriate time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: OBLON, SPIVAK, McCLELLAND, MAIER & NEUSTADT, P.C.
    Inventors: Robert Pous, Thomas Fisher
  • Patent number: 6619060
    Abstract: The present invention provides an HVAC fan control that includes a front fan switch, controller, rear fan switch, rear fan control circuit and a fan motor. The front fan switch and the rear fan switch electrically connect to the controller. Also, the fan motor is electrically connected to the rear fan control circuit and a front fan switch. Accordingly, the controller is responsive to inputs form the rear fan switch to operate the rear fan control circuit and select a desired fan motor speed when a logical ON condition is provided by the front fan switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Roger Davis, Michael G. McDermott, R. Thomas Fisher
  • Patent number: 6267885
    Abstract: The invention provides a liquid purification apparatus (10) adapted to employ the combination of the purifying effects of the heavy metals copper and silver in conjunction with hydrogen peroxide and the catalytic reaction thereof. A body means (11, 12) defines a flow passage (13) having a liquid inlet (14) at one end and a liquid outer (16) at the other end. Flow passage (13) has a first electrolytic unit (60) containing at least one copper based anode (22) and a second electrolytic unit (62) containing at least one silver based anode (25) spaced downstream of first electrolytic unit (60). An electrical circuit means (32) supplies operating current thereto and flow passage (13) includes an inlet (34) for the controlled introduction of H2O2 from reservoir means (51) into flow passage (13) between first (60) and second (62) electrolytic units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Austech Pty., Ltd.
    Inventors: William Ernest Briggs, John Thomas Fisher-Stamp
  • Patent number: 5920189
    Abstract: An improved current monitor for measuring current over a wide dynamic range. The current monitor includes a low current channel, a high current channel, and a switch for selecting the low current channel if the measured current is below a predetermined level and the high current channel if the current is above the predetermined level. The output of the high current channel is voltage encoded by adding a fixed offset. The current monitor determines that the measured current is from the low current channel if the reading is below the offset and from the high current channel if the reading is above the offset. A current level output device automatically outputs a decoded current reading based on this determination. The current monitor also incorporates a low current error compensation circuit to compensate for parasitic current when the current monitor is using the high current channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: Delco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: R. Thomas Fisher, Ronald W Dale, Larry W Soutar