Patents by Inventor Thomas B. Olson

Thomas B. Olson 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).

  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELIMINATING WAIT FOR BOOT-UP
    Publication number: 20110004879
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for eliminating wait for boot-up of an apparatus while simultaneously preventing increased power usage. The method includes predicting a boot-up schedule according to a determined usage schedule, and scheduling boot-up time according to the predicted boot-up schedule, wherein said boot-up schedule eliminates wait for boot-up while simultaneously preventing increased power usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas B. Olson, Alan R. Ladd, Harshal S. Chhaya
  • Wall mounted heater with plug mount and support
    Patent number: 4873422
    Abstract: A heater assembly is supported by an electrical receptacle mounted in a wall. A cover supports an enclosed heater and a fan forces air into the cover to be discharged into a space. A mount directly supports the cover when mated with the receptacle. To maintain the assembly in position, a contact or leg is situated below the mount and receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1989
    Assignee: Arvin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert K. Streich, Robert D. Leach, Joel R. Johnson, Thomas B. Olson, Donald L. Townsend