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).
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Patent number: 11279276Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 1, 2021Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Inventors: Patrick Spellman, Thomas Bonner
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Publication number: 20210309143Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Patrick Spellman, Thomas Bonner
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Patent number: 8918082Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Max Glenn Faulkner, Thomas Bonner, Charles M. Link, II
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Publication number: 20140308923Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Max Glenn Faulkner, Thomas Bonner, Charles M. Link, II
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Patent number: 8768356Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 23, 2007Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Max Glenn Faulkner, Thomas Bonner, Charles M. Link, II
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Publication number: 20080259885Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: CINGULAR WIRELESS II, LLCInventors: Max Glenn Faulkner, Thomas Bonner, Charles M. Link
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Patent number: 7281308Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 8, 2004Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Siddharth Navinchandra Ashar, Thomas Bonner, Richard Allen Bradt, Thomas Arthur Wagner, John Russell Yagielski
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Publication number: 20070218871Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: Cingular Wireless II, LLCInventor: Thomas Bonner
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Publication number: 20070083470Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2005Publication date: April 12, 2007Applicant: Cingular Wireless II, LLCInventors: Thomas Bonner, Judson Flynn
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Publication number: 20070008885Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2005Publication date: January 11, 2007Applicant: Cingular Wireless LLCInventor: Thomas Bonner
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Publication number: 20060286984Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2005Publication date: December 21, 2006Applicant: Cingular Wireless LLCInventor: Thomas Bonner
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Publication number: 20060268902Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2006Publication date: November 30, 2006Applicant: Cingular Wireless II, LLCInventor: Thomas Bonner
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Publication number: 20050150095Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2004Publication date: July 14, 2005Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Siddharth Ashar, Thomas Bonner, Richard Bradt, Thomas Wagner, John Yagielski
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Patent number: 6886977Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 17, 2003Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Christopher Anthony Kaminski, Konrad Roman Weeber, Thomas Bonner, Todd Garrett Wetzel, John William Devitt, Veera Palanivelu Rajendran
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Publication number: 20050013342Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2003Publication date: January 20, 2005Inventors: Christopher Kaminski, Konrad Weeber, Thomas Bonner, Todd Wetzel, John Devitt, Veera Rajendran