Patents by Inventor Thomas Ashton

Thomas Ashton 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: 20240133778
    Abstract: A visualization fluid composition is provided to enhance visualization and analysis of samples. The visualization fluid composition includes a low molecular weight ester, ether, or formate moiety, a volatile organic liquid chemical component, stabilization components, preservation components; and an image color adjusting moiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: George Mason Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance Liotta, Marissa Ashton Howard, Amanda Nicole Haymond Still, Thomas Raymond Philipson, Philip Andrew Pappalardo
  • Publication number: 20210039167
    Abstract: This invention concerns a laser solidification apparatus for building objects by layerwise solidification of powder material. The apparatus including a build chamber containing a build platform, a device for depositing layers of powder material on to the build platform, an optical unit for directing a laser beam to selectively solidify areas of each powder layer and a spectrometer for detecting characteristic radiation emitted by plasma formed during solidification of the powder by the laser beam. The invention also relates to a spectrometer for detecting characteristic radiation generated by interaction of the metal with the or a further laser beam. The spectra recorded using the spectrometer may be used for feedback control during the solidification process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: RENISHAW PLC
    Inventors: Ian Robert Thomas ASHTON, Stephan KLOSS, Christopher SUTCLIFFE, Ben Ian FERRAR
  • Patent number: 10850326
    Abstract: This invention concerns a laser solidification apparatus for building objects by layerwise solidification of powder material. The apparatus including a build chamber containing a build platform, a device for depositing layers of powder material on to the build platform, an optical unit for directing a laser beam to selectively solidify areas of each powder layer and a spectrometer for detecting characteristic radiation emitted by plasma formed during solidification of the powder by the laser beam. The invention also relates to a spectrometer for detecting characteristic radiation generated by interaction of the metal with the or a further laser beam. The spectra recorded using the spectrometer may be used for feedback control during the solidification process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: RENISHAW PLC
    Inventors: Ian Robert Thomas Ashton, Stephan Kloss, Christopher Sutcliffe, Ben Ian Ferrar
  • Patent number: 9436681
    Abstract: Techniques are described for translating natural language input to a machine-readable form that accurately represents the semantic meaning of the input intended by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William Tunstall-Pedoe, Robert Peter Stacey, Thomas Ashton, Adam John Phillip Wood
  • Publication number: 20160236279
    Abstract: This invention concerns a laser solidification apparatus for building objects by layerwise solidification of powder material. The apparatus including a build chamber containing a build platform, a device for depositing layers of powder material on to the build platform, an optical unit for directing a laser beam to selectively solidify areas of each powder layer and a spectrometer for detecting characteristic radiation emitted by plasma formed during solidification of the powder by the laser beam. The invention also relates to a spectrometer for detecting characteristic radiation generated by interaction of the metal with the or a further laser beam. The spectra recorded using the spectrometer may be used for feedback control during the solidification process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: RENISHAW PLC
    Inventors: Ian Robert Thomas ASHTON, Stephan KLOSS, Christopher SUTCLIFFE, Ben Ian FERRAR
  • Patent number: 8883453
    Abstract: Materials and methods are provided for replacing one or more amino acids in a polypeptide with an amino acid of choice to form mutant proteins. Both naturally and non-naturally occurring amino acids can be inserted. A population of mutant proteins can be created in which an amino acid residue has replaced an existing residue at random locations along the primary sequence of the protein. The provided techniques allow for the study of proteins and development of proteins with improved functionalities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: University of Maryland
    Inventors: Thomas Ashton Cropp, Kelly Anne Daggett
  • Publication number: 20090004702
    Abstract: Materials and Methods are provided for replacing one or more amino acids in a polypeptide with an amino acid of choice to form mutant proteins. Both naturally and non-naturally occurring amino acids can be inserted. A population of mutant proteins can be created in which an amino acid residue has replaced an existing residue at random locations along the primary sequence of the protein. The provided techniques allow for the study of proteins and development of proteins with improved functionalities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: University of Maryland-Office of Technology Commercialization
    Inventors: Thomas Ashton CROPP, Kelly Anne DAGGETT
  • Patent number: 4887864
    Abstract: Modularly arranged seat frameworks supporting of custom upholstered seat cushions and mountable in a variety of makes, models and years of automboiles. Cable-actuated, spring release means coupled between the backrest and bench frame portions to at least one hinge member facilitate a recliner adjustment of one to the other. Included mounting brackets support a seat belt retractor to the backrest framework with the extreme ends of the belt coupling to the automotive frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1989
    Inventor: Thomas Ashton
  • Patent number: 4081630
    Abstract: A telephone disabling device for preventing outgoing calls while permitting a two-way conversation includes a disabling member having a cover portion extending over the dialing device. The member is hooked under a forward part of the telephone and the rear end thereof extends between the laterally spaced uprights forming the hand set cradle. A key lock carried by the disabling member is extendible into a rearwardly opening cavity in the telephone to prevent removal of the member. A modified form of disabling device prevents both outgoing calls and two-way conversation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1978
    Inventors: Joseph W. Washburn, Thomas A. Ashton