Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Phillips
Thomas A. Phillips 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).
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Publication number: 20240149759Abstract: A rotatable child safety seat can include a seat shell for receiving a child therein. a rotating pedestal, and a seat base. The pedestal and seat shell can rotate with respect to the seat base. The pedestal can include a locking pin and the seat base can include a multitude of pin receiving apertures that allow a user to rotate the seat shell and pedestal in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction at a number of different angles or positions. The child safety seat can also include two separate seat belt/LATCH tether pathways. One seat belt/LATCH tether pathway can be provided on the seat back of the seal shell and can be used when the child safety seat is in a forward-facing configuration and the other seat belt/LATCH tether pathway can be provided in the seat base and used when in a rearward-facing configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: GRACO CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Daniel J. Brunick, Thomas Jake Mitchell, Andrew Phillip Kitchens, David Hotard
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Publication number: 20240139945Abstract: A system for modifying a representation of a component is disclosed. The system can implement a process that obtains a first representation of a component and a second representation of the component. The system can build one or more intermediate representations of the component based on the component transitioning between the first representation and the second representation. The system can perform tasks, activities, movement, etc. based on the one or more intermediate representations. The system can share the one or more intermediate representations of the component with other components to avoid collisions with the other components. The system may include a networking program to stream the representations to a computing device. The computing device can include a networking program to receive the representations that are streamed from the system through its networking program and a user interface (UI) application to display the representations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Karthick Phillip Nagarajan, Thomas Fisher
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Publication number: 20240142609Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are drawn to apparatuses, systems, and methods for radar object classification. A radar classification system may include a number of endpoint units and a base station. Each endpoint unit includes a camera and a radar. The camera may image a scene and the image may be used to establish spatial zones within the scene. The radar may collect point cloud data from one or more objects in the scene. A classifier may determine an identity of the object based on the point cloud data. The base station may collect information such as the identity and location of objects in the scene and relate this information to the spatial zones. For example, objects may be identified as a vehicle, pedestrian, or cycle, and related to zones such as roadway, sidewalk, and crosswalk for the purpose of traffic control.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Stefan Josef Liller, David Williams, Thomas Cloud, Clark Phillip Mourning, Michael Lenn Tipton
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Patent number: 11971347Abstract: A seamless fumed silica monolithic integrating cavity device tailored to analyzing a flowed sample. The device is configured to facilitate optical measurements taken from a sample flowed through a cavity of the device. The cavity is defined by a fumed silica monolith with the added feature of a fused quartz lining on the surface of the monolith. This provides an intermediate surface that allows for cleaning and reuse of the highly effective diffuse light scattering fumed silica monolith. The lining may be placed under pressure or vacuum to structurally enhance mechanical integrity of the underlying monolith. Thus, continued or reliably repeated use of the device may be appreciated as well as use in more industrial environments that are prone to vibration. Additionally, while well suited for flow-based sample analysis, a valve of the cavity may be utilized for holding a sample in a temporarily static state for measurement.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Southwest Research InstituteInventors: Thomas Moore, Kurt D. Retherford, Charity Phillips-Lander
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Publication number: 20240099456Abstract: Described herein are apparatuses (such as desks) with adjustable top panels. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a frame, having a movable component that is configured to move upwards and downwards. The apparatus also includes: a first top panel attached to the movable component and configured to move upwards and downwards with the movable component, and a second top panel attached to the frame and aligned parallel to the first panel, so that the first panel is adjustable to be flush with the second panel or adjustable to a level above the second panel. The apparatus can also include a barrier panel attached to the frame or the first panel, arranged perpendicular to the first and second panels and oriented downward from the first panel at a side of the first panel closest to the second panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Steven Andrew Addington, Andrew Phillip Addington, Thomas Gordon Addington
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Patent number: 11846497Abstract: Method for measuring an object using a scanning probe carried by a machine tool having a probe holder for the scanning probe and a carrier for the object. The method includes (i) using the machine tool to move the probe holder relative to the carrier along a pre-programmed scan path, (ii) measuring acceleration whilst the pre-programmed scan path is traversed, (iii) collecting probe data whilst the pre-programmed scan path is traversed, and (iv) using the acceleration measured to identify at least one acceleration zone of the pre-programmed scan path and thereby determine one or more positions along the scan path at which the probe data of step (iii) were collected.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2019Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: RENISHAW PLCInventors: John Charles Ould, Thomas Phillip Handford
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Publication number: 20230354835Abstract: A food-grade coating composition for controlling pest infestation and pest reproduction on or in food, or both, wherein the composition comprises mixtures containing liquid smoke and at least one of xanthan gum, propylene glycol, alginate, and/or carrageenan, and the composition can be infused into a container to be placed on or around the food.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Mark Schilling, Wenjie Shao, Yan Campbell, Thomas Phillips
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Patent number: 11753882Abstract: Apparatus, system and method for guiding a gripping tool into a structure to be gripped. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a nubbin and a guide structure fixed to the nubbin. In a second aspect, the system comprises the apparatus and a target structure to be gripped by the gripping tool. In a third aspect, the method comprises coupling the nubbin to a target structure to be gripped by a gripping tool and moving a leading portion of the gripping tool through the apparatus and into the target structure. In a fourth aspect the apparatus comprises a guide structure configured to be fixed to a nubbin. In a fifth aspect the apparatus comprises coupling the nubbin to a target structure, coupling the guide structure to the nubbin and moving a leading portion of the gripping tool through the apparatus and into the target structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: William Thomas Phillips, Inc.Inventor: William Thomas Phillips
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Patent number: 11638368Abstract: Data center mechanical infrastructure is incrementally deployed and commissioned to support incremental changes in computing capacity in a data center while mitigating interaction between infrastructure being commissioned and installed computer systems. Incremental mechanical infrastructure commissioning can be concurrent with incremental electrical infrastructure commissioning and includes operating mechanical infrastructure to remove heat generated as a result of operating electrical infrastructure to support simulated electrical loads as part of electrical infrastructure commissioning. Incremental mechanical infrastructure deployment can be based on the power support capacity provided by incrementally deployed electrical infrastructure.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Antonio William Vasquez Ramirez, Matthew Thomas Phillips, Faran Harold Kaplan
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Publication number: 20230042518Abstract: A Portable cannabidiol testing system which operates by selectively using specific visible wavelengths of light which are absorbed by the cannabidiol (CBD) chemical compound. The visible light spectrum source is tuned to wavelengths of light absorbed by the cannabidiol chemical compound. The testing system allows for verification of CBD content within a sample. The system utilizes a single use container with a premeasured reagent which allows for a reduction in the number of steps required for the testing process. An intrinsically safe light source and sensor are tuned to at least one specific wavelength of CBD light absorption and submerged in the CBD/Acetone reagent solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Drew Phillip LaMarca, Thomas Phillip LaMarca, Rebecca Ann LaMarca
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Patent number: 11401758Abstract: Apparatus, system and method for guiding a gripping tool into a structure to be gripped. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a nubbin and a guide structure fixed to the nubbin. In a second aspect, the system comprises the apparatus and a target structure to be gripped by the gripping tool. In a third aspect, the method comprises coupling the nubbin to a target structure to be gripped by a gripping tool and moving a leading portion of the gripping tool through the apparatus and into the target structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: William Thomas Phillips, Inc.Inventor: William Thomas Phillips
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Publication number: 20210215008Abstract: Apparatus, system and method for guiding a gripping tool into a structure to be gripped. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a nubbin and a guide structure fixed to the nubbin. In a second aspect, the system comprises the apparatus and a target structure to be gripped by the gripping tool. In a third aspect, the method comprises coupling the nubbin to a target structure to be gripped by a gripping tool and moving a leading portion of the gripping tool through the apparatus and into the target structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2020Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventor: William Thomas Phillips
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Publication number: 20210213625Abstract: Apparatus, system and method for guiding a gripping tool into a structure to be gripped. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a nubbin and a guide structure fixed to the nubbin. In a second aspect, the system comprises the apparatus and a target structure to be gripped by the gripping tool. In a third aspect, the method comprises coupling the nubbin to a target structure to be gripped by a gripping tool and moving a leading portion of the gripping tool through the apparatus and into the target structure. In a fourth aspect the apparatus comprises a guide structure configured to be fixed to a nubbin. In a fifth aspect the apparatus comprises coupling the nubbin to a target structure, coupling the guide structure to the nubbin and moving a leading portion of the gripping tool through the apparatus and into the target structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventor: William Thomas Phillips
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Publication number: 20210207938Abstract: Method for measuring an object using a scanning probe carried by a machine tool having a probe holder for the scanning probe and a carrier for the object. The method includes (i) using the machine tool to move the probe holder relative to the carrier along a pre-programmed scan path, (ii) measuring acceleration whilst the pre-programmed scan path is traversed, (iii) collecting probe data whilst the pre-programmed scan path is traversed, and (iv) using the acceleration measured to identify at least one acceleration zone of the pre-programmed scan path and thereby determine one or more positions along the scan path at which the probe data of step (iii) were collected.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2019Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: RENISHAW PLCInventors: John Charles OULD, Thomas Phillip HANDFORD
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Patent number: 11029059Abstract: A passive cooling system routes air from an enclosure to an ambient environment, via a chimney effect, through one or more indirect pathways and re-directs environmental elements received from the ambient environment. One or more vanes are arranged within an interior space, such that the vanes collectively form one or more indirect pathways to the ambient environment. The vanes preclude environmental elements, including precipitation and particulate matter, from passing through the interior space and into the enclosure. Environmental elements are re-directed by one or more of the vanes, at least in part, to an exterior of the passive exhaust system. Dampers may be adjusted to control airflow through the passive cooling system and restrict environmental elements from entering the passive cooling system. Liquids received from the ambient environment may be re-directed into a reclamation system for use in a cooling system.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2013Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard Chadwick Towner, Joshua Ehren Nestor, Matthew Thomas Phillips, Ishwar Ryan Maheepat
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Patent number: 10803044Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention indexes components of a systematization of technical data. An author, a publisher, and a renderer are defined. The author, the publisher, and the renderer are relatedly configured in the technical data system so that the author represents a first stage, the publisher represents a second stage, and the renderer represents a third stage. The author creates and outputs author data, which is input into and implemented by the publisher. The publisher creates and outputs publisher data, which is input into and implemented by the renderer. The renderer creates and outputs renderer data, which is input into and implemented by a user. Respective levels of data are determined at the three stages. A first-stage level of data corresponds to the author data. A second-stage level of data corresponds to the publisher data. A third-stage level of data corresponds to the renderer data.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Louis John Junod, II, Thomas Phillip Deuell, Jr.
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Patent number: 10718529Abstract: Provided is a method for controlling the operation of a cooking appliance, such as an oven range. The cooking appliance includes a door with multiple spaced apart glass panels. The method uses an interlocking mechanism that interferes with the installation of at least one of the plurality of glass panels in the door if at least one of the glass panels is not installed properly. The method further uses a switch with a plunger can be installed in the door, which allows the appliance to operate only when a failsafe electrical circuit is closed corresponding to a selected position of the plunger when the door is closed. The plunger is prevented from retaining that selected position if at least one of the glass panels is improperly installed or if a top cap is not properly seated or installed above the glass panels.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Thomas Phillips, Brian Martin, Steven Baas
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Patent number: D935491Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: William Thomas Phillips, Inc.Inventor: William Thomas Phillips
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Patent number: D956107Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2021Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: William Thomas Phillips, Inc.Inventor: William Thomas Phillips
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Patent number: D969877Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2022Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: William Thomas Phillips, Inc.Inventor: William Thomas Phillips