Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Moore

Thomas A. Moore 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).

  • Publication number: 20150257377
    Abstract: A collapsible, carrying and storage case for fishing equipment is disclosed. In an embodiment, the case includes at least one equipment retaining panel, at least one end panel, at least one reel protective cover, at least one rod protective cover, at least one retaining member for securing fishing reel and rod within the case, and a case closure mechanism for placing the case alternatively in a closed position and an open position, wherein the open position is at least one of an open, collapsed position and a partially open position. The at least one reel protective cover, the at least one rod protective cover, and the at least one retaining member are positioned in an arrangement whereby fishing reels and rods of at least a pair of fishing reels and rods that are secured to the at least one equipment retaining panel do not make damaging contact with one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: STANFORD THOMAS MOORE, JR., JANE R. MOORE
  • Publication number: 20150220147
    Abstract: An application runs on an electronic device having a touch surface, with one or more virtual controls on the touch surface. An overlay panel is attached to the electronic device, with one or more physical actuators mounted within a nonconductive frame. Each physical actuator has one or more conductive elements configured to create a conductive path through the physical actuator. Each physical actuator is aligned with and makes contact with one or more associated virtual controls on the touch surface, such that a user can operate the virtual control(s) by actuating the associated physical actuator(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Thomas Moore King, Christopher David Braun
  • Patent number: 9084993
    Abstract: A pipetting apparatus includes a pipetting head with a plurality of pipetting channels disposed in an arrangement pattern. Each pipetting channel includes a plunger and a cylinder. The plurality of pipetting channels includes at least two groups of pipetting channels with different diameters including a group of larger pipetting channels and a group of smaller pipetting channels. Each of the at least two groups of pipetting channels is disposed in an arrangement pattern in the pipetting head. Larger pipette tips communicate with the group of larger pipetting channels or smaller pipette tips communicate with the group of smaller pipetting channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: ANALYTIK JENA AG
    Inventors: Uwe Naumann, Torsten Schoeppe, Heiko Oehme, Thomas Moore
  • Patent number: 8930386
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention enable processing of concept-based query requests submitted to a query service within a healthcare transaction framework. In embodiments, a terminology service within the healthcare transaction framework manages terminology content (concepts represented by a set of terminologies). In embodiments, search criteria from a data access query request are submitted to the terminology service to extract a set of concepts from the terminology content that are associated with the search criteria. In embodiments, equivalence search criteria include a seed concept, and the terminology service returns a set of equivalent concepts comprising the seed concept. In embodiments, classification search criteria include a classification identifier, and the terminology service returns a set of concepts associated with the classification identifier. In embodiments, the query service generates and submits a data access query comprising predicates associated with the returned set of concepts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Florian Alexander Mayr, Anand Shroff, Hamish Daniel Currie, Gregory Kuhnen, Matthew Thomas Moores
  • Patent number: 8875837
    Abstract: A musical performance riser having an interior area and a rigid block made from multiple layers of foam material of varying densities incorporated within that area. The block further includes a number of holes or chambers to trap sound. When the riser is used in performances, sound waves created by the object placed on the riser are reduced or dissipated as they travel down the block through the foam layers and chambers with the result being reduced acoustic interference and a better listening experience for the audience. The riser also includes specialized removable casters supported against rubber isolation feet that further serve to reduce the unwanted interference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas Moore, Charles Nelson, Gary Messisco
  • Patent number: 8856104
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention enable processing of concept-based query requests submitted to a query service within a healthcare transaction framework. In embodiments, a terminology service within the healthcare transaction framework manages terminology content (concepts represented by a set of terminologies). In embodiments, search criteria from a data access query request are submitted to the terminology service to extract a set of concepts from the terminology content that are associated with the search criteria. In embodiments, equivalence search criteria include a seed concept, and the terminology service returns a set of equivalent concepts comprising the seed concept. In embodiments, classification search criteria include a classification identifier, and the terminology service returns a set of concepts associated with the classification identifier. In embodiments, the query service generates and submits a data access query comprising predicates associated with the returned set of concepts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Florian Alexander Mayr, Anand Shroff, Hamish Daniel Currie, Gregory Kuhnen, Matthew Thomas Moores
  • Publication number: 20140256873
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a unique fine fiber material that is formed from a fiber-forming polymer material with at least two reactive additives that are capable of reacting with each other, and optionally reacting with the fiber-forming polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Suresh Laxman Shenoy, Dustin Allen Zastera, Thomas Moore Weik
  • Publication number: 20140216059
    Abstract: A cold box having a cooling receptacle filled with a dry protective gas in which is accommodated a rack loaded with tube-shaped vessels. The cooling receptacle is covered by a displaceable lid which is associated with a lid part and which is preferably formed by an outer lid and a rotatable inner lid integrated in the outer lid so that the cooling receptacle is completely covered in every position of the lid. At least one of the through-holes provided in the inner lid can be arranged over a respective tube-shaped vessel by a coordinated displacement of the outer lid and rotation of the inner lid so that the tube-shaped vessel located under the through-hole in alignment therewith can be filled with a sample through the through-hole by means of a commercially available pipette tip/dispensing needle of an automated pipetting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: CyBio AG
    Inventors: Thomas MOORE, Michael Kiehntopf
  • Patent number: 8783344
    Abstract: The current invention provides a drill pipe of standard weight with an integral wear pad. The drill pipe with integral wear pad provides increased durability while retaining the strength, flexibility, lightweight, and other performance characteristics of standard weight drill pipe. The current invention also provides methods for making a standard weight drill pipe with integral wear pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventors: Thein Htun Aung, Raul G. Garza, Andrew J. Allen, R. Thomas Moore
  • Publication number: 20140138180
    Abstract: A musical performance riser having an interior area and a rigid block made from multiple layers of foam material of varying densities incorporated within that area. The block further includes a number of holes or chambers to trap sound. When the riser is used in performances, sound waves created by the object placed on the riser are reduced or dissipated as they travel down the block through the foam layers and chambers with the result being reduced acoustic interference and a better listening experience for the audience. The riser also includes specialized removable casters supported against rubber isolation feet that further serve to reduce the unwanted interference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Rain/Moore Company, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Moore, Charles Nelson, Gary Messisco
  • Patent number: 8695274
    Abstract: A single use, hermetically sealing mousetrap has a housing defining an enclosure that contains a killing mechanism which is accessible through a rotatably mounted door controlled by a spring-loaded door opening gear mechanism. Mounted to the bottom of the housing inside the enclosure is a spring-actuated setting axle and setting bar combination that is movable between a tripped position and a set position by manipulation of a setting handle positioned outside the enclosure. When the setting axle is moved to the set position, the door opening gear mechanism causes the door to open while tensioning a torsional door spring. A trip latch and bait pedal are configured to operate together to secure the setting bar in the set position, with subsequent movement of the bait pedal by a mouse serving to release the trip latch. When the trap is thereby triggered, the setting bar moves to the tripped position where it both activates the killing mechanism and releases the door opening gear mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Woodstream Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Gauker, Marko Konstantin Lubic, Christopher Kamery, M. Thomas Moore, Greg Greisman
  • Publication number: 20140089216
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention analyze information available from social-media websites to predict the likelihood that a prospective candidate will become an active recruitment candidate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventors: Philip Costa, Leah Nicole Daniels, Philip Chase Seibert, Matthew Thomas Moore
  • Patent number: 8602715
    Abstract: A device for loading, storing and providing objects having standardized dimensions includes a storage unit with a carrier plate and four stackers. Each stacker includes a bottom surface disposed on top of the carrier plate. The stackers are configured to store objects stacked perpendicular to the carrier plate. The stackers are disposed symmetrically centered around a rotation axis that is perpendicular to the carrier plate and offset with respect to each other by an angle of 90°. A substructure is disposed underneath the carrier plate. An unloading device is configured to unload a selected object from a first of the stackers that is disposed in a transfer position. The storage unit is rotatable around the rotation axis so as to enable movement of each of the stackers into the transfer position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Cybio AG
    Inventors: Torsten Schoeppe, Sebastian Eck, Heiko Oehme, Swen Tyrasa, Patrick Hoost, Jochen Eckardt, Thomas Moore
  • Publication number: 20130313025
    Abstract: The current invention provides a drill pipe of standard weight with an integral wear pad. The drill pipe with integral wear pad provides increased durability while retaining the strength, flexibility, lightweight, and other performance characteristics of standard weight drill pipe. The current invention also provides methods for making a standard weight drill pipe with integral wear pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Thein Htung Aung, Raul G. Garza, Andrew J. Alien, R. Thomas Moore
  • Patent number: 8352406
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention analyze information available from social-media websites to predict the likelihood that a prospective candidate will become an active recruitement candidate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Bullhorn, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Costa, Leah Nicole Daniels, Philip Chase Siebert, Matthew Thomas Moore
  • Patent number: 8333862
    Abstract: A process, apparatus, and system for joining at least two work pieces together using at least two adhesives each having substantially different cure times. A first adhesive having a first cure time is used to form a first bond between the two workpieces, the first adhesive having a first cure time. A second adhesive having a second cure time, the second cure time being substantially shorter than the first cure time is used to form a fixturing bond. The fixturing bond maintaining the first and second workpieces in position prior to the first adhesive curing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Peter M. Thompson, Martin Adamcyk, Timothy G. Van Vorhis, Arthur J. Lucchesi, Thomas A. Moore, Matthew B. Morris
  • Publication number: 20120197835
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention analyze information available from social-media websites to predict the likelihood that a prospective candidate will become an active recruitement candidate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: PHILIP COSTA, Leah Nicole Daniels, Philip Chase Seibert, Matthew Thomas Moore
  • Publication number: 20120138882
    Abstract: An in-line strainer for placement within a span of wire fence to apply tension thereto is provided. The in-line strainer includes a reel having a hollow central hub for receiving a torque limiting mechanism. The torque limiting mechanism includes a central axle and a spring mechanism. As the axle is manually rotated, the reel is also rotated through its engagement with the torque limiting mechanism until a target tension on the wire is reached. Once the target tension has been reached, the torque limiting mechanism disengages, allowing the axle to “slip” relative to the reel, preventing further rotation of the reel and, consequently, further tensioning of the wire. In addition, the in-line strainer includes a failure mechanism which ensures that, when the load threshold on the fence is exceeded, the in-line strainer will automatically release tension on the wire wound thereon in a predictable and safe manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Mack Thomas Moore, Marko Konstantin Lubic
  • Publication number: 20120057957
    Abstract: A device for loading, storing and providing objects having standardized dimensions includes a storage unit with a carrier plate and four stackers. Each stacker includes a bottom surface disposed on top of the carrier plate. The stackers are configured to store objects stacked perpendicular to the carrier plate. The stackers are disposed symmetrically centered around a rotation axis that is perpendicular to the carrier plate and offset with respect to each other by an angle of 90°. A substructure is disposed underneath the carrier plate. An unloading device is configured to unload a selected object from a first of the stackers that is disposed in a transfer position. The storage unit is rotatable around the rotation axis so as to enable movement of each of the stackers into the transfer position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: CYBIO AG
    Inventors: Torsten Schoeppe, Sebastian Eck, Heiko Oehme, Swen Tyrasa, Patrick Hoost, Jochen Eckardt, Thomas Moore
  • Patent number: 8027140
    Abstract: An array of reed switches (13) is assembled on a circuit board (11) having a plurality of through-apertures (12) with one reed switch (13) disposed in each aperture with the axis of the switch envelope (14) extending perpendicularly to the plane of the board. A plurality of coils (16) is provided on the board so that each switch (13) is surrounded by a respective coil, the coils being connected to conductors on the board for operation of the switches. Also disposed is a control circuit wherein the reed switch drive coils (26) are connected in series across a constant-current voltage source and a respective solid-state switch TR1, TR2 . . . connected across each coil, with divers for each solid-state switch to permit operation of a selected reed switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Pickering Interfaces Limited
    Inventors: David Paul Owen, Keith Thomas Moore, Adam Charles Mitchell