Patents by Inventor Thomas Bonner

Thomas Bonner 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).

  • Patent number: 11279276
    Abstract: A boat towing auxiliary light is provided. The device includes an elongated shaft having an upper end opposite a lower end. A light assembly is affixed to the upper end of the elongated shaft. A pair of notches are disposed within the lower end of the elongated shaft. A brace removably securable within the pair of notches. A power source is disposed within the elongated shaft, wherein the power source is operably connected to the light assembly. A control is disposed on the elongated shaft, wherein the control selectively toggles the light assembly between an activated state and a deactivated state. In some embodiments, a wireless controller is disposed within the elongated shaft and operably connects the light assembly with a remote electronic device, wherein the remote electronic device selectively toggles the light assembly between an activated state and a deactivated state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Inventors: Patrick Spellman, Thomas Bonner
  • Publication number: 20210309143
    Abstract: A boat towing auxiliary light is provided. The device includes an elongated shaft having an upper end opposite a lower end. A light assembly is affixed to the upper end of the elongated shaft. A pair of notches are disposed within the lower end of the elongated shaft. A brace removably securable within the pair of notches. A power source is disposed within the elongated shaft, wherein the power source is operably connected to the light assembly. A control is disposed on the elongated shaft, wherein the control selectively toggles the light assembly between an activated state and a deactivated state. In some embodiments, a wireless controller is disposed within the elongated shaft and operably connects the light assembly with a remote electronic device, wherein the remote electronic device selectively toggles the light assembly between an activated state and a deactivated state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Patrick Spellman, Thomas Bonner
  • Patent number: 8918082
    Abstract: Seamless connectivity by a user device between a licensed and an unlicensed network is provided through capturing of MAC address information relating to one or more access points servicing the licensed and/or the unlicensed networks. One or more access points can be chosen as a designated access point. If the access point is available for communication with the device and other device criteria is met, the access point is designated. If designated, when the device is in vicinity of the access point seamless and transparent connectivity is automatically established with that access point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Max Glenn Faulkner, Thomas Bonner, Charles M. Link, II
  • Publication number: 20140308923
    Abstract: Seamless connectivity by a user device between a licensed and an unlicensed network is provided through capturing of MAC address information relating to one or more access points servicing the licensed and/or the unlicensed networks. One or more access points can be chosen as a designated access point. If the access point is available for communication with the device and other device criteria is met, the access point is designated. If designated, when the device is in vicinity of the access point seamless and transparent connectivity is automatically established with that access point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Max Glenn Faulkner, Thomas Bonner, Charles M. Link, II
  • Patent number: 8768356
    Abstract: Seamless connectivity by a user device between a licensed and an unlicensed network is provided through capturing of MAC address information relating to one or more access points servicing the licensed and/or the unlicensed networks. One or more access points can be chosen as a designated access point. If the access point is available for communication with the device and other device criteria is met, the access point is designated. If designated, when the device is in vicinity of the access point seamless and transparent connectivity is automatically established with that access point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Max Glenn Faulkner, Thomas Bonner, Charles M. Link, II
  • Publication number: 20080259885
    Abstract: Seamless connectivity by a user device between a licensed and an unlicensed network is provided through capturing of MAC address information relating to one or more access points servicing the licensed and/or the unlicensed networks. One or more access points can be chosen as a designated access point. If the access point is available for communication with the device and other device criteria is met, the access point is designated. If designated, when the device is in vicinity of the access point seamless and transparent connectivity is automatically established with that access point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: CINGULAR WIRELESS II, LLC
    Inventors: Max Glenn Faulkner, Thomas Bonner, Charles M. Link
  • Patent number: 7281308
    Abstract: Support feet of a generator are mounted on foundation columns spaced laterally one from the other, with one column having a block in a recess for receiving the feet on one side of the generator. Guides on a radius and supported by the generator foundation extend through notches on the underside of the block. To locate an end of the generator displaced horizontally from the turbines, the generator is unloaded from the foundation and the block is removed. The generator is then loaded onto the guides and pivoted about a vertical axis to locate at least one end out of alignment with the axis of the turbines enabling removal of the generator rotor in an axial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Siddharth Navinchandra Ashar, Thomas Bonner, Richard Allen Bradt, Thomas Arthur Wagner, John Russell Yagielski
  • Publication number: 20070218871
    Abstract: A system that facilitates detecting, analyzing, and selectively enabling mobility management messages in connection with providing dual mode services comprises a receiver component that receives a mobility management message from an enterprise network. An analysis component communicatively coupled to the receiver component determines a type of the mobility management message and further determines whether or not to allow a mobility management transaction corresponding to the mobility management message based at least in part upon the determined type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: Cingular Wireless II, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Bonner
  • Publication number: 20070083470
    Abstract: Architecture which includes functionality in a handset and a network that automates an access point association and authorization procedure. The invention builds on a framework specified as part of a generic access network controller to enable the network to transparently and dynamic detect, control, and manage which access points are allowed for specific subscribers. The invention comprises a system that facilitates communications over a network including an access component that facilitates wireless communications over an unlicensed network that operates in an unlicensed frequency band (e.g., a home Wi-Fi network), and an authorization component that facilitates authorization of a mobile communications device (e.g., a cellular telephone) for communications over a mobile communications network (e.g., a cellular network) via the unlicensed network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: Cingular Wireless II, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Bonner, Judson Flynn
  • Publication number: 20070008885
    Abstract: Architecture that facilitates the validation and authentication of the physical location of the dual-mode handset in a VoWLAN solution (e.g., UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access)) system and a cellular wireless service, thereby restricting the handset from gaining access from unauthorized locations. Thus, access to dual-mode service (e.g., UMA), for example, at a particular location (e.g., in a subscriber's home, or in a hot spot that is controlled by carrier) can now be managed to allow or deny service at a certain location. Another aspect of the invention is the capability to perform location-based billing. For example, if the subscriber is at home, the call may be free. Alternatively, if the subscriber is at a remote location (e.g., a retail establishment), it is now possible to charge for that connection at a different fee. Additionally, a location can now be assigned; for example, to assign a location for E911 compliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Applicant: Cingular Wireless LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Bonner
  • Publication number: 20060286984
    Abstract: Delivery of dual-mode GSM/WiFi voice and data services to a consumer with support for transparent network registrations and handovers between GSM and WiFi networks. Aspects include transparently and wirelessly automating call redirection procedures of calls and data (e.g., SMS messages) to legacy telephone devices, to GSM handsets via broadband, and to VoIP devices via broadband. An indoor network is treated as a pseudo visitor PLMN (VPLMN) by the home PLMN (HPLMN) which does not require GSM radio coverage in an indoor network. This innovation provides a means for automating a process of redirecting a subscriber's calls from the GSM network to the subscriber's home network, and can utilize a Bluetooth access point to provide a beacon signal for triggering redirection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicant: Cingular Wireless LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Bonner
  • Publication number: 20060268902
    Abstract: A system that facilitates controlling network access comprises a lookup component that determines a geographic location associated with a public originating IP address, wherein the public originating IP address is associated with a request for dual mode services made by a dual mode client. A comparison component compares the determined geographic location with a retained geographic location associated with the dual mode client and determines whether to enable dual mode services based at least in part upon the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Applicant: Cingular Wireless II, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Bonner
  • Publication number: 20050150095
    Abstract: Support feet of a generator are mounted on foundation columns spaced laterally one from the other, with one column having a block in a recess for receiving the feet on one side of the generator. Guides on a radius and supported by the generator foundation extend through notches on the underside of the block. To locate an end of the generator displaced horizontally from the turbines, the generator is unloaded from the foundation and the block is removed. The generator is then loaded onto the guides and pivoted about a vertical axis to locate at least one end out of alignment with the axis of the turbines enabling removal of the generator rotor in an axial direction. By employing two blocks set in recesses in the opposite columns and sets of tracks which extend into the notches, the generator can be rotated about a vertical axis through its center to locate the generator rotor in axially non-interfering positions with the adjacent turbines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Siddharth Ashar, Thomas Bonner, Richard Bradt, Thomas Wagner, John Yagielski
  • Patent number: 6886977
    Abstract: A sensor measures temperature in stationary components of electrical machines using fiber optics. An optical fiber is embedded in a non-metallic ribbon. Notches are cut in the ribbon to effect bends that accommodate a shape of a stationary component. The ribbon and optical fiber are attached to the stationary component. A series of laser pulses can be injected from at least one end of the optical fiber, and the stationary component temperature can be monitored by interrogation of reflections from the series of laser pulses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Christopher Anthony Kaminski, Konrad Roman Weeber, Thomas Bonner, Todd Garrett Wetzel, John William Devitt, Veera Palanivelu Rajendran
  • Publication number: 20050013342
    Abstract: A sensor measures temperature in stationary components of electrical machines using fiber optics. An optical fiber is embedded in a non-metallic ribbon. Notches are cut in the ribbon to effect bends that accommodate a shape of a stationary component. The ribbon and optical fiber are attached to the stationary component. A series of laser pulses can be injected from at least one end of the optical fiber, and the stationary component temperature can be monitored by interrogation of reflections from the series of laser pulses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventors: Christopher Kaminski, Konrad Weeber, Thomas Bonner, Todd Wetzel, John Devitt, Veera Rajendran