Patents by Inventor Thomas Blair
Thomas Blair 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: 11936112Abstract: Provided herein are various enhancements for antenna systems and directed radio frequency energy structures. In one example, an apparatus includes an antenna array comprising a plurality of antenna elements formed by waveguide structures embedded within a substrate and positioned about a longitudinal axis of the substrate to form at least two concentric ring arrangements of antenna elements. Apertures of the waveguide structures are configured to emit or receive radio frequency (RF) energy generally along the longitudinal axis. Feed elements are coupled to each of the waveguide structures on an end opposite of the apertures, and configured to couple the RF energy for the antenna array.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Thomas Henry Hand, Joshua David Gustafson, Adam Blair Hess, Thomas Patrick Cencich, Braiden T. Olds, Joseph M. Torres, Erik Lier
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Publication number: 20240087036Abstract: Provided herein are a system and method for investing, allocating and periodically distributing pooled capital between investors sorted into a plurality of cohorts based on one or more of age, gender, and investor type. The system and method described herein may periodically distribute to investors capital generated from investment returns and mortality of the investors, as will be described in greater detail below. The system may include at least one computing device that provides a computing platform to enable fund managers and, in some embodiments, individual or retail investors, to interface with the system. The platform may guide individual investors through an onboarding process involving collection of information about the investor, such as age, gender and investor type.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Som SEIF, Vlad TASEVSKI, Alexander William BALUTA, Thomas Blair ASTLE, Paul Anthony HAEFELE
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Publication number: 20230357657Abstract: A system and method for automated blending of hydrogen gas with traditional fuels, such as natural gas, to produce a consistent stream of precision-blended flow with a single customizable, movable and modular unit that is automatically controlled, is disclosed. The system and method includes a self-contained modular unit, automatic flow control computers and systems, which are configured to automatically adjust the hydrogen blend for variable flow and pressures present in an existing distribution system, varying hydrogen and natural gas flow rates to maintain a repeatable percentage of hydrogen without manual operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: THOMAS A. BLAIR, KARTHIKK SRIDHARAN, DAVID E. GILMORE
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Publication number: 20230016781Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method and a system for processing grapes. An example system includes a simulated moving bed (SMB) device configured to receive a feed stream and an eluent stream as inputs and provide an extract stream and a raffinate stream as outputs. The feed stream includes a grape juice, the extract stream includes a high-sugar grape juice, and the raffinate stream includes a low-sugar grape juice. The system also includes fermentation equipment configured to produce a low-alcohol wine from the low-sugar grape juice.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2021Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Dimple K. Kundiyana, Nick Dokoozlian, Timothy Holt, Thomas Blair, Ravi Ponangi, Leah Chapin
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Publication number: 20220356660Abstract: A barrier connector for a concrete structure includes a base plate having a plurality of spaced apart openings. A plurality of anchor bolts is disposed through respective ones of the plurality of openings. Each of the anchor bolts has a feature at one longitudinal end extending away from a longitudinal axis of the anchor bolt. A lock nut disposed on a threaded portion of each anchor bolt on one side of the base plate. A threaded coupling is attached to the threaded portion of each anchor bolt on an opposed side of the base plate to the anchor nut, wherein the anchor bolts are affixed to the base plate without welding.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: James R. Sudduth, Thomas Blair Mathews
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Publication number: 20220128545Abstract: The invention provides methods of simultaneously detecting one or more biomarkers associated with one or more platelets in a platelet sample by contacting the sample with one or more metal-tagged probes or mixtures thereof; washing the sample to remove unbound probes; and analyzing the sample by mass cytometry to simultaneously detect binding of the one or more metal-tagged probes or mixtures thereof to one or more biomarkers associated with the one or more platelets. Compositions, panels and kits for use with the methods described herein are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2019Publication date: April 28, 2022Applicant: Children's Medical Center CorporationInventors: Thomas A. Blair, Alan D. Michelson, Andrew L. Frelinger, III
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Patent number: 9628340Abstract: A computer-implemented method, a system, and a network include receiving network data from a network and non-network sourced data from one or more external sources relative to the network; performing data mining on the network data and the non-network sourced data; developing a predictive analytics model based on the data mining; and performing predictive analytics on the network data and the non-network sourced data using the predictive analytics model to detect likely future failures in the network. The network can include a Software Defined Network (SDN) operating at any of Layers 0, 1, 2 and/or 3.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Ciena CorporationInventor: Loudon Thomas Blair
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Publication number: 20160354742Abstract: A method and system for blending biogas with conventional fuel in which the fuel blend is automatically adjusted for lower biogas flows and methane concentrations by introducing higher concentrations of conventional fuels. The system is able to automatically adjust the fuel blend, thereby eliminating the requirement for manual intervention, and producing a variable blended biogas that can be utilized within existing natural-gas fired combustion units such as boilers, furnaces, heaters, etc., as well as enabling automatic adjustment and operation, maximum usage of biogas, and integration with combustion unit controls. Using all available biogas to provide energy also minimizes the need for flaring unused biogas.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: Stuart Russell, Thomas Blair, James Buenzow, Robert Adams
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Patent number: 9503443Abstract: A network element, configured to operate in a network to provide various network functions therein, includes a main processor communicatively coupled to a main memory, wherein the main processor is configured to perform Operations, Administration, Maintenance, and Provisioning (OAM&P) associated with the network element, wherein the main processor is accessible through one or more access techniques; and a supervisory plane comprising a secure processor and a secure memory communicatively coupled thereto, wherein the supervisory plane is separate from and communicatively coupled to the main processor and the main memory, the supervisory plane is configured to allow secure, direct access to the main processor and the main memory.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Ciena CorporationInventors: David Jordan Krauss, Stephen B. Alexander, Loudon Thomas Blair
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Patent number: 9298222Abstract: According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a substrate, a touch sensor, and a cover lens. The touch sensor is disposed on the substrate. A conductive mesh forms portions of the touch sensor, and the conductive mesh comprises fine lines of metal. The cover lens is coupled to the touch sensor and is at most 0.4 mm thick. The cover lens comprises plastic.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Atmel CorporationInventors: Thomas Blair, Neerja Saran, Jalil Shaikh, Esat Yilmaz
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Publication number: 20160080342Abstract: A network element, configured to operate in a network to provide various network functions therein, includes a main processor communicatively coupled to a main memory, wherein the main processor is configured to perform Operations, Administration, Maintenance, and Provisioning (OAM&P) associated with the network element, wherein the main processor is accessible through one or more access techniques; and a supervisory plane comprising a secure processor and a secure memory communicatively coupled thereto, wherein the supervisory plane is separate from and communicatively coupled to the main processor and the main memory, the supervisory plane is configured to allow secure, direct access to the main processor and the main memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: March 17, 2016Applicant: CIENA CORPORATIONInventors: David Jordan KRAUSS, Stephen B. ALEXANDER, Loudon Thomas BLAIR
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Publication number: 20150317197Abstract: A computer-implemented method, a system, and a network include receiving network data from a network and non-network sourced data from one or more external sources relative to the network; performing data mining on the network data and the non-network sourced data; developing a predictive analytics model based on the data mining; and performing predictive analytics on the network data and the non-network sourced data using the predictive analytics model to detect likely future failures in the network. The network can include a Software Defined Network (SDN) operating at any of Layers 0, 1, 2 and/or 3.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: CIENA CORPORATIONInventor: Loudon Thomas Blair
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Publication number: 20150145325Abstract: Active power factor correction can be used to reduce input harmonics in an aircraft power distribution system. In an embodiment, one or more power factor correction (PFC) units can be placed in a power distribution system to profile an input signal. Each PFC unit can include a converter, such as an AC-DC converter, and can be placed in the power system bus on the input side of the load. In an embodiment, a PFC unit can include a boost rectifier topology with active power factor correction for harmonics elimination.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Sayeed Ahmad Mir, John Neely, Stanley Seely, Derek Dougherty, Andrew Thompson, Peter Torres, James Broadwell, Thomas Blair
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Patent number: 9013116Abstract: An LED (Light Emitting Device) light source (100), a pulse controller or pulse control module (130) for an LED light source, and a method are provided, for controlling relative timing and phase of LED light pulse generation and operation of peripheral devices, relative to a common timing reference. A system is provided comprising a pulse controller (130) for controlling synchronization of multiple LEDs (144) and/or other devices and peripherals (164), relative to a common timing reference. The pulse controller (130) comprises a processor (131) that programmatically executes a time based sequence of digital control signals (141) from received inputs (121) indicative of a pulse generation sequence.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Excelitas Canada, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Blair Porter, Stewart Andrew Clark
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Publication number: 20140267099Abstract: According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a substrate, a touch sensor, and a cover lens. The touch sensor is disposed on the substrate. A conductive mesh forms portions of the touch sensor, and the conductive mesh comprises fine lines of metal. The cover lens is coupled to the touch sensor and is at most 0.4 mm thick. The cover lens comprises plastic.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Thomas Blair, Neerja Saran, Jalil Shaikh, Esat Yilmaz
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Publication number: 20140184089Abstract: An LED (Light Emitting Device) light source (100), a pulse controller or pulse control module (130) for an LED light source, and a method are provided, for controlling relative timing and phase of LED light pulse generation and operation of peripheral devices, relative to a common timing reference. A system is provided comprising a pulse controller (130) for controlling synchronization of multiple LEDs (144) and/or other devices and peripherals (164), relative to a common timing reference. The pulse controller (130) comprises a processor (131) that programmatically executes a time based sequence of digital control signals (141) from received inputs (121) indicative of a pulse generation sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2012Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: LUMEN DYNAMICS GROUP INC.Inventors: Thomas Blair Porter, Stewart Andrew Clark
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Patent number: 8764554Abstract: A computer-implemented method of creating enhancements in a computer game for a recipient experiencing a performance, the method including: selecting an enhancement to apply to a recipient; modifying the enhancement; and applying the modified enhancement to the recipient, wherein the modified enhancement is effective for a fixed duration of time proportional to the time spent by the recipient experiencing the performance. Keywords include MMO, buffs, packages and performance.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2009Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Sony Online Entertainment LLCInventors: Thomas Blair, Mark Halash
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Publication number: 20140043932Abstract: Method and system for blending biogas with conventional fuel in which the fuel blend is automatically adjusted for lower biogas flows and methane concentrations by introducing higher concentrations of conventional fuels. The system is able to automatically adjust the fuel blend, thereby eliminating the requirement for manual intervention, and producing a variable blended biogas that can be utilized within existing natural-gas fired combustion units such as boilers, furnaces, heaters, etc., as well as enabling automatic adjustment and operation, maximum usage of biogas, and integration with combustion unit controls. Using all available biogas to provide energy also minimizes the need for flaring unused biogas.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2011Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: Stuart Russell, Thomas Blair, James Buenzow, Robert Adams
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Patent number: 8241099Abstract: A computer-implemented method of growing and incubating custom creatures in a computer game, including: obtaining genetic properties; combining the genetic properties in combinations of attributes, skills, and appearances; incubating a creature with role-specific properties using the combined genetic properties; and displaying an egg object of the incubated creature on a display for transaction. Keywords include MMO, incubation, genetic properties, and egg object.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Sony Online Entertainment LLCInventors: Thomas Blair, Jesse Benjamin, Travis Hicks
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Publication number: 20120152829Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating wastewater, and includes capturing carbon dioxide and oxygen produced during treatment of the wastewater by a wastewater treatment system, and using the captured carbon dioxide and oxygen to promote the growth of algae contained within the wastewater treatment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: Kellogg Brown & Root LLCInventors: Garry Mark Henderson, Thomas Blair Connor