Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Scott
Thomas A. Scott 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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Patent number: 11892201Abstract: A method of installing a tubular heat exchanger into soil includes providing the tubular heat exchanger and screwing the tubular heat exchanger into the soil with an installation apparatus. The installation apparatus may be removed from the soil without removing the tubular heat exchanger from the soil.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2018Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Inventor: Thomas Scott Breidenbach
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Patent number: 11885171Abstract: A vehicle interior component is disclosed. The component may comprise a base comprising a bin; a cover moveable from a closed to an open position through an unlatched position; and a mechanism moveable to an extended position to prevent the cover from opening when subjected to an inertial force. The mechanism may hold the cover in a blocked position partially uncovering the bin. The mechanism may be re-set by opening the cover. The mechanism may comprise a blocker to prevent the cover from moving from the unlatched position to the open position. The cover may comprise a cam surface configured to move the blocker to re-set the mechanism and allow the cover to open. The cover may comprise an interface/bottom surface accessible when the cover is blocked by the mechanism. The component may comprise a console; storage compartment; instrument panel; floor console; or center console.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.Inventors: Thomas Scott Hodgson, Rick Alan Anderson, Dennis Jack VanHouten, Randy Len Arendsen
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Patent number: 11887263Abstract: In one embodiment, a computing device may determine a virtual content to be displayed with a scene of a real-world environment. The device may generate an image depicting the virtual content. Using one or more sensors, the device may detect characteristics of the scene of the real-world environment. Based on the image and the characteristics of the scene, the device may determine that a visual enhancement is to be applied to the virtual content depicted in the image to enhance a contrast between the depicted virtual content and the scene. The device may generate a visually-enhanced image depicting the virtual content by applying the visual enhancement to the virtual content depicted in the image. The device may display the visually-enhanced image of the virtual content on a display of the computing device, wherein the scene of the real-world environment is visible through the display.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLCInventors: Charlene Mary Atlas, Romain Bachy, Kevin James MacKenzie, Nathan Matsuda, Thomas Scott Murdison, Ocean Quigley, Jasmine Soria Sears
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Publication number: 20240024847Abstract: A product for adsorbing one or more PFAS from a liquid is disclosed. The product may comprise attapulgite or sepiolite that has been surface functionalized with (a) a quaternary amine surface coating solution that comprises a mono-quaternary amine compound or a di-quaternary amine compound and (b) a mercapto surface coating solution that comprises a surface coating agent that includes one or more mercapto groups that chemically bond to the attapulgite or sepiolite surface. When the quaternary amine surface coating solution includes the mono-quaternary amine compound, the product is free of di-quaternary amines. When the quaternary amine surface coating solution includes the di-quaternary amine compound, the product is free of mono-quaternary amines. Also disclosed is a method of producing the product and a method of adsorbing a PFAS in a liquid using the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: Active Minerals International, LLCInventors: Bo Wang, Thomas Scott Cortner, Dennis Parker
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Publication number: 20240017240Abstract: A product for adsorbing one or more PFAS from a liquid is disclosed. The product may comprise attapulgite that has been surface functionalized with (a) a quaternary amine surface coating solution that comprises a mono-quaternary amine compound or a di-quaternary amine compound and (b) a mercapto surface coating solution that comprises a surface coating agent that includes one or more mercapto groups that chemically bond to the attapulgite surface. When the quaternary amine surface coating solution includes the mono-quaternary amine compound, the product is free of di-quaternary amines. When the quaternary amine surface coating solution includes the di-quaternary amine compound, the product is free of mono-quaternary amines. Also disclosed is a method of producing the product and a method of adsorbing a PFAS in a liquid using the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2022Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Active Minerals International, LLCInventors: Bo WANG, Thomas Scott Cortner, Dennis Parker
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Publication number: 20240020268Abstract: Embodiments are directed to workload allocation for file system maintenance. A file system that includes storage nodes and snapshots may be provided such that each snapshot may be associated with a plurality of data blocks. If snapshots are deleted further actions may be performed, including: determining the dead blocks associated with the deleted snapshots such that each dead block may be a data block that may be unassociated with undeleted snapshots; adding the plurality of dead blocks to dead trees located on the storage nodes; determining an urgency score based on a workload model and file system metrics; determining delete tasks based on the urgency score; determining a portion of the storage nodes based on a number of delete tasks; and executing the delete tasks on the portion storage nodes to delete the dead blocks to return storage capacity to the file system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2022Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Steven Henry Haber, Noah Trent Nelson, Thomas Scott Urban
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Publication number: 20240001172Abstract: A wearable air purification system or air purifier including a wearable support configured to be supported on a head region of a user and having a first end connected to a first audio earpiece and a second end connected to a second audio earpiece; an air delivery mask in the form of an elongated bar that includes first and second ends connected to the wearable support and which is shaped to bound an air delivery region and to deliver a flow of air to the air delivery region. The wearable support and the air delivery mask include a respective flexible region which allows both the wearable support and the air delivery mask to fold into a compact configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2021Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Thomas Scott MIDDLETON, James Murray ORCHARD
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Patent number: 11856932Abstract: An easy-to-assembly adjustable fish-supporting photographic rack assembly particularly well-suited for temporarily supporting a catch of fish in a highly organized manner during the taking of a photograph or digital image thereof has snap-fit structure that includes a main tubular framework body supporting a plurality of fish-supporting hooks, an upper tubular framework member snap-fitted to an upper end of the main tubular framework body, a pair of support stanchions snap fitted to a lower end of the main tubular framework body, and a banner affixed to and spanning the main tubular framework body and the upper tubular framework member.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Inventor: Thomas Scott Helms
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Publication number: 20230402333Abstract: A system in package (SiP) with an air cavity is disclosed. In one aspect, a technique to bond a lid over the air cavity that reduces the risk of cavity integrity failure is provided. More specifically, an epoxy seal is created on four walls of a lid enclosing the cavity. A further sputtered metal layer is added over the epoxy seal to provide additional structural rigidity, electromagnetic emission suppression and to assist in preventing leaks through the epoxy seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: MD Hasnine, Christine Blair, Thomas Scott Morris, Neftali Salazar
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Publication number: 20230382921Abstract: The present invention provides an amorphous form of (S)-2-(3S,8S)-3-(4-(3,4-dichlorobenzyloxy)phenyl-7-((S)-1-phenylpropyl)-2,3,6,7,8,9-hexahydro-[1,4]-dioxino[2,3-g]isoquinolin-8-ylformylamino)-3-(4-(2,3-dimethylpyridin-4-yl)phenyl)propionic acid dihydrochloride salt, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, methods of preparation and use thereof in treating conditions, such as diabetes, where modulation of the human GLP-1 receptor is beneficial.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2021Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Dharma Rao POLISETTI, Thomas Scott YOKUM, Yuanqiang SUN, James C. QUADA, Jr.
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Publication number: 20230382205Abstract: The presently claimed and described technology provides an apparatus including a rodless actuator with actuated mount, a rodless actuator with drive element positioned within a rail tube, a rodless actuator with deterministic actuation, a rodless actuator system including a plurality of coordinated rodless actuators, a rail-mounted retractable cover including a pair of rails and a plurality of cover segments driven between a deployed configuration and a retracted configuration, a retractable aerodynamic apparatus for a pick-up truck including a plurality of panels and a pair of rails that drive the plurality of panels between a deployed configuration and a retracted configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Thomas Scott BREIDENBACH, Jack David FEHRS
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Patent number: 11832392Abstract: In some embodiments, a method includes receiving, at a circuit board, a power from a power supply. The method further includes filtering, at the circuit board and via a power filter having at least three choke filters, the power to produce a filtered power. The method further includes dividing, at a first portion of a circuit on the circuit board, a power associated with the filtered power into a first power and a second power, a characteristic of the first power differing from a characteristic of the second power by a factor of at least 1.5 or at most one half.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2023Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Management Services Group, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Scott Morgan
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Publication number: 20230346191Abstract: A dustpan includes a handle assembly and a pan coupled to the handle assembly. The pan has a receptacle and a yoke. The receptacle is rotatable from a first position to a second position with respect to the yoke. The yoke has a plurality of teeth formed thereon configured for engaging an inner surface of the receptacle to militate against over-rotation of the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Rory T. McDonnell, Thomas Scott Richter, Matthew A. Romito
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Publication number: 20230341870Abstract: Provided are various systems and processes for improving last-mile delivery of real-time, on-demand orders for perishable goods. In one aspect, an automated vehicle (AV) comprises a body including a storage compartment for storing perishable goods. The storage compartment is accessible by a user upon authentication of the user. The AV further comprises a sensor module for receiving data for navigating the AV. The sensor module is positioned above the body on a support structure at a predetermined height above the ground, such as three to five feet. The data includes one or more of the following: audio data, video data, radio waves, and backscattered light waves. The AV further comprises an onboard computer system configured to process the data to navigate the AV along motor vehicle routes and pedestrian routes. The AV may be configured to interface with an automated locker system to retrieve or deposit the perishable goods.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: DoorDash, Inc.Inventors: Harrison Shih, Jeff Ning Han, Thomas Scott Stephens, Dan Michael Babcock, Cody Duane Aughney
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Patent number: 11798703Abstract: A radiation powered device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a semiconductor disposed between the first and second electrodes, and a radioactive source configured to generate a flow of electrons through the semiconductor between the first and second electrodes, wherein the semiconductor comprises diamond material, wherein the radioactive source is embedded within the diamond material, wherein the radioactive source comprises a beta-emitting radioisotope, and atoms of the radioisotope are either substitutionally or interstitially integrated into the diamond material, wherein the diamond material comprises a plurality of regions in the form of layers within a continuous crystal lattice of the diamond material, and wherein at least one layer of the diamond material comprises the radioactive source and at least one layer of the diamond material does not comprise the radioactive source.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: The University of BristolInventors: Thomas Scott, Neil Fox, Liam Payne, Chris Hutson, Hugo Dominguez Andrade
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Publication number: 20230331069Abstract: A component configured to dispense scent in a vehicle interior may comprise a scent-dispensing apparatus configured for at least one scent-dispensing cartridge (removable/replaceable) containing scent media. The apparatus may comprise an actuator operable in a bypass mode or for selection/actuation of a cartridge. A selected cartridge may be actuated from a sealed state to prevent airflow to an unsealed state to allow airflow across/through scent media and into the vehicle interior. The actuator may comprise a mechanism (e.g. slider, cam mechanism); each cartridge may comprise a valve mechanism actuated by the actuator; each mechanism may comprise a spring. The scent-dispensing apparatus may comprise a retainer to retain the scent-dispensing cartridge for use and to release the scent-dispensing cartridge for removal and a plunger to present the scent-dispensing cartridge to facilitate removal. The component may comprise a console, overhead console, floor console, center console, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Michael Robert Catlin, Thomas Scott Hodgson, Shane M. Vorac, Weining Song, Xiaohui Pan, Xinqing Zhu
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Patent number: 11783282Abstract: Provided are various systems and processes for improving last-mile delivery of real-time, on-demand orders for perishable goods. In one aspect, a method is provided for aggregating on-demand deliveries using a depot dispatch protocol which may implement automated order transport and retrieval systems. The method comprises dispatching merchant couriers to transport on-demand orders from merchants to a merchant depot where the orders are aggregated and batched based on optimized delivery routes and destination proximities. Batches of orders are then transported to a customer depot corresponding to an area of delivery destinations. Orders are then assigned to delivery couriers for completion of delivery to customers. Such delivery routing systems and processes may be implemented alongside a delivery tracking system for generating estimated time of arrival predictive updates for real-time delivery of perishable goods.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: DoorDash, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Ning Han, Dan Michael Babcock, Thomas Scott Stephens, Cody Duane Aughney
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Patent number: 11765826Abstract: Electronic substrates, contact pads for electronic substrates, and related methods are disclosed. Electronic substrates may include an electrically conductive layer that forms at least one contact pad and at least one metal trace on a non-conductive layer. The contact pads are arranged with greater thicknesses or heights above the non-conductive layer than the metal traces. Dielectric layers are disclosed that cover the metal traces while leaving top surfaces of the contact pads exposed. Top surfaces of the dielectric layers may be arranged to be coplanar with top surfaces of the contact pads to provide electronic substrates having generally planar top faces. Bottom faces of electronic substrates may include mounting pads that are coplanar with additional dielectric layers. Methods are disclosed that include forming dielectric layers to cover contact pads and metal traces, and removing surface portions of the dielectric layers until the contact pads are accessible through the dielectric layers.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Qorvo US, Inc.Inventors: John August Orlowski, Thomas Scott Morris, David Jandzinski
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Patent number: 11741269Abstract: In some embodiments, a method can include detecting, at a first circuit, the first circuit being operatively coupled to a memory device having a set of memory portions. The method can include receiving, from the memory device and at the first circuit, a set of encryption key portions after the detecting, each encryption key portion from the encryption key portions being a unique portion of an encryption key. The method can include assembling the encryption key by ordering each encryption key portion from the set of encryption key portions based on (1) a first previously defined list and (2) a second previously defined list. The first previously defined list and the second previously defined list each is stored at or accessible by the first circuit but not stored at or accessible by the memory device. The method can include authorizing access to a second circuit based on the encryption key.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Management Services Group, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Scott Morgan, Martin Mayer, Steven Yates
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Patent number: 11733773Abstract: In one embodiment, a computing system may determine, for a current frame, that a current eye position of a viewer with respect to a display is inside and within a first threshold distance to an outer edge of the display. The system may identify, based on the current eye position, pre-determined internal eye positions inside the outer edge and pre-determined external eye positions outside the outer edge, obtain pre-determined arrays of scaling factors associated with the pre-determined internal eye positions, and obtain additional arrays of scaling factors associated with the pre-determined external eye positions. The system may generate a single array of scaling factors based on the pre-determined and additional arrays, adjust pixel values of the current frame based on the single array, and output the current frame with the adjusted pixel values to the display. The arrays and adjusted pixel values may be associated with a particular color channel.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLCInventors: Edward Buckley, Thomas Scott Murdison