Patents by Inventor Thomas Alberts

Thomas Alberts 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: 20140125490
    Abstract: A collection apparatus weight and fullness level reporting system includes: an inlet; a removable collection bin receiving material placed into the collection apparatus; a compacting mechanism including a ram body, wherein the ram body travels between a home position located above the collection bin to a maximum travel position located inside the collection bin, wherein during each compaction cycle the ram body travels along a variable length of the compaction path; a fullness-reporting module that determines the height of the material in the collection bin; and a controller that determines the length of the compaction path the ram body travels during each compaction cycle based on the input received from the fullness reporting module, wherein at the end of each compaction cycle in which the material height is below a maximum height, the ram body is brought to rest at a height below the home position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: DRATONX, INC.
    Inventors: Julie Ann Ullrich, Thomas Albert Ullrich
  • Publication number: 20140072311
    Abstract: This invention relates to an optoelectronic component which has the following: an optical component which emits optical signals to an input/output end face of a light guide and/or receives optical signals and converts them into electronic signals, a component carrier located on the optical component, and a housing part which surrounds the optical component and which has coupling means which form optical coupling means and mechanical coupling means (alignment means), the optical coupling means routing the optical signals coming from the optical component to the input end face of the light guide and/or routing the optical beams emerging from the input/output end face of the light guide to the optical component, the mechanical alignment means aligning the light guide with respect to the optical component for efficient signal transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventors: Wojciech Piotr Giziewicz, Thomas Albert Hall
  • Publication number: 20140056587
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug-and-socket connection for connection of a first apparatus via a cable which contains electrical connections and optical connections to a second apparatus or a device, the first apparatus having an apparatus socket and the device having a device socket for accommodating the plug of the cable, characterized in that the apparatus socket and also the device socket having means to convert preferably a part of the electrical signals which were applied on the input side to the apparatus socket into optical signals when a controller/transceiver which is provided in the apparatus socket ascertains that the connected cable has optical lines and that the device socket or apparatus socket is made for receiving optical and electrical signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Amphenol Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventors: Wojciech Piotr Giziewicz, Thomas Albert Hall, Hank Daniel Ching
  • Publication number: 20140047411
    Abstract: A system obtains first code that includes one or more lines of code, the lines of code including first information associated with one or more data types or one or more routine types. The system removes the first information from the lines of code; and generates one or more instructions that, when executed, enable the system to obtain the first information or second information. The second information is associated with at least one data type that is different than the one or more data types or at least one routine type that is different than the one or more routine types. The system modifies the lines of code based on the one or more instructions; generates second code based on the first code and the modified lines of code; and outputs the second code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: THE MATHWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Julia Wilder PALMATEER, Thomas Albert BRYAN
  • Publication number: 20140047418
    Abstract: A system obtains code that includes sequences of code; identifies, within a first sequence of code and based on obtaining the code, a first routine that, when executed, enables an array of values to be generated. The array of values is associated with a variable included within the first routine. The system determines whether the routine includes a particular term, and identifies, within the routine, a first identifier when the routine includes the particular term. The first identifier corresponds to a second sequence of code that identifies a first data structure that stores information that identifies one or more second routines. The system identifies, within the data structure, a second routine based on the particular term and a second identifier corresponding to the first routine; executes, using the variable, the second routine to generate a result; and outputs the result based on executing the second routine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: THE MATHWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Albert BRYAN, Julia Wilder PALMATEER, David A. FOTI
  • Patent number: 8648063
    Abstract: An improved method for treating gastric cancer, ovarian cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, or colorectal cancer in a patient is described, as well as pharmaceutical compositions useful for the method and a process for preparing said compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Marcio Chedid, Thomas Albert Engler
  • Patent number: 8641275
    Abstract: A dental x-ray sensor holder includes at least two clamping faces wherein at least one of the faces includes at least one and preferably a plurality of resiliently deformable gripping protrusions. The clamping faces are positioned in a moveable, spaced opposing relation, such that the faces may be physically moved together to physically impinge the x-ray sensor therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: DENTSPLY International Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence Jon Fenske, Gregory Falendysz, John Aaron Miller, Thomas Albert Sutrina, Cunjiang Cheng, Kimberly Clementz Brown
  • Patent number: 8585865
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of papermaking. More in particular, the invention relates to the use of a novel dry strength agent in the wet-end of the papermaking process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Cooperatie AVEBE U.A.
    Inventor: Thomas Albert Wielema
  • Publication number: 20130295334
    Abstract: Described herein is a method for removing at least a portion of the carbon-containing species within an organosilicate (OSG) film by treating the OSG film with a chemical, such as but not limited to an oxidizer, exposing the OSG film to an energy source comprising ultraviolet light, or treating the OSG film with a chemical and exposing the OSG film to an energy source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Aiping Wu, Scott Jeffrey Weigel, Thomas Albert Braymer
  • Patent number: 8551127
    Abstract: Techniques for sutureless vascular anastomosis are described, including an incision seal including a base configured to partially house an outer surface of a main vessel, the base being formed using a material that is configured to be penetrated by a barb disposed on a connector the main vessel being secured to the base when the base is at least partially pierced by the barb, an upper lumen configured to guide a graft vessel, and a housing opening configured to receive the graft vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Thomas Albert Roberts, Duane Lee Middlebusher, Richard Dean Phipps, Michael Edward Villalta, Lee James Carmack
  • Patent number: 8495114
    Abstract: In a computational device, a method is provided for determining attributes for results of arithmetic operations with fixed-point numbers, in an environment for fixed-point algorithm development. An indication is received of a plurality of possible word lengths to be used for storing a plurality of digits representing a result of arithmetic operation with fixed-point numbers. An indication is received of how a placement of a radix point is to be determined in the plurality of digits representing the results of the arithmetic operation with fixed-point numbers. When calculating a selected fixed-point arithmetic operation, one of the word lengths in the plurality of possible word lengths is employed for storing the plurality of digits representing a result of the selected fixed-point arithmetic operation. A placement of a radix point in the plurality of digits representing the result of the selected fixed-point arithmetic operation is based on the received indication of how the radix point is to be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: The MathWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Albert Bryan, Andrew C. Bartlett
  • Publication number: 20130170205
    Abstract: Lighting apparatus for airports, in particular flush light, having housing with a housing base and a housing top that includes a recess for receiving a light disc. Light disc facilitates the emission of light from a light source, disposed in the interior of the housing, to the surroundings. A light source carrier on which the light source is mounted is attached to a heat transfer block locked in a recess of the housing top such that edges and/or at least partially flat sides of the heat transfer block are in direct contact with the corresponding sides of the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Bjorn Abel, Klaus Auras, Thomas Albert Robbecke, Ralf Ruther
  • Publication number: 20130138946
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described that provide for targeted distribution of messages through communication networks, such as the Internet, in private and confidential environments. Messages, such as advertisements, can be stored in a message database. In a secure environment, consumer profiles, such as medical records, can be mined to identify target consumers for a given message. Messages can be retrieved from the message database, encrypted, and conveyed to the identified target consumers without inappropriately revealing or disclosing private or confidential consumer data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: EasyMed Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Aram Ayrapetian, Thomas Albert Wacinski
  • Patent number: 8383338
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for the enrichment of target nucleic acids in a microarray system. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions for uniform enrichment of target nucleic acid molecules in a microarray format. The present invention also provides for intentionally non-uniform enrichment among target nucleic acid molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Roche NimbleGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Kitzman, Todd Richmond, Mark D'Ascenzo, Thomas Albert, Matthew Rodesch, Jeffrey Jeddeloh, Christina Middle
  • Patent number: 8318713
    Abstract: A method for treating gastric cancer, ovarian cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, or colorectal cancer in a patient is described, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising 7-(2,5-dihydro-4-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-yl-2,5-dioxo-IH-pyrrol-3-yl)-9-fluoro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-(1-piperidinyl-carbonyl)-pyrrolo[3,2,1-jk][1,4]benzodiazepine, useful for the method and a process for preparing said compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Marcio Chedid, Thomas Albert Engler
  • Publication number: 20120123512
    Abstract: Techniques for sutureless vascular anastomosis are described, including an incision seal including a base configured to partially house an outer surface of a main vessel, the base being formed using a material that is configured to be penetrated by a barb disposed on a connector the main vessel being secured to the base when the base is at least partially pierced by the barb, an upper lumen configured to guide a graft vessel, and a housing opening configured to receive the graft vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Thomas Albert Roberts, Duane Lee Middlebusher, Richard Dean Phipps, Michael Edward Villalta, Lee James Carmack
  • Publication number: 20120123456
    Abstract: Techniques for sutureless vascular anastomosis are described, including an incision seal including a base configured to partially house an outer surface of a main vessel, the base being formed using a material that is configured to be penetrated by a barb disposed on a connector the main vessel being secured to the base when the base is at least partially pierced by the barb, an upper lumen configured to guide a graft vessel, and a housing opening configured to receive the graft vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Thomas Albert Roberts, Duane Lee Middlebusher, Richard Dean Phipps, Michael Edward Villalta, Lee James Carmack
  • Publication number: 20120123455
    Abstract: Techniques for sutureless vascular anastomosis are described, including a connector configured to provide fluid communication between a graft vessel and a main vessel, the connector having tines disposed circumferentially about an outer surface of the connector, a front wing coupled to the base, the front wing having a tine configured to engage an inner surface of the main vessel, and having a hinge coupling the front wing to the connector, and a rear wing coupled to the base, the rear wing having another tine configured to engage the inner surface of the main vessel, and having another hinge coupling the rear wing to the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Thomas Albert Roberts, Duane Lee Middlebusher, Richard Dean Phipps, Michael Edward Villalta, Lee James Carmack
  • Publication number: 20120123452
    Abstract: A system is described for performing vascular anastomosis without the use of sutures. The system includes a connector comprised of memory material and an incision seal. The connector has one end configured to securely engage a graft vessel and another end with wings and barbs. The wings are configured to securely engage an inner wall of a main vessel and the barbs are configured to lock with the incision seal. Once locked, the incision seal and the connector apply a clamping force that secures the graft vessel with the main vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Thomas Albert Roberts, Duane Lee Middlebusher, Richard Dean Phipps, Michael Edward Villalta, Lee James Carmack
  • Publication number: 20120123451
    Abstract: A system is described for performing vascular anastomosis without the use of sutures. The system includes a connector comprised of memory material and an incision seal, The connector has one end configured to securely engage a graft vessel and another end with wings and barbs. The wings are configured to securely engage an inner wall of a main vessel and the barbs are configured to lock with the incision seal, Once locked, the incision seal and the connector apply a clamping force that secures the graft vessel with the main vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Thomas Albert Roberts, Duane Lee Middlebusher, Richard Dean Phipps, Michael Edward Villalta, Lee James Carmack