Patents by Inventor Thomas Cain
Thomas Cain 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: 10388181Abstract: In one aspect, provided herein is a device for notating a musical composition. The device, in various implementations, is structured so as to be less laborious to notate, easier to read, and more simple to employ in notating, reading, and/or playing the music of a given composition to be composed and/or played. Accordingly, in its most basic form, the device herein disclosed includes a template, upon which template one or more symbols may be notated, where such notation is configured in a manner that more closely relates the note to be played with the mechanical action needed to be performed so as to play that note, such as on an instrument to be or being played.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Ginitech, Inc.Inventors: Giovanni Marradi, Thomas Cain
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Patent number: 10276058Abstract: In one aspect, provided herein is a device for notating a musical composition. The device, in various implementations, is structured so as to be less laborious to notate, easier to read, and more simple to employ in notating, reading, and/or playing the music of a given composition to be composed and/or played. Accordingly, in its most basic form, the device herein disclosed includes a template, upon which template one or more symbols may be notated, where such notation is configured in a manner that more closely relates the note to be played with the mechanical action needed to be performed so as to play that note, such as on an instrument to be or being played.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventors: Giovanni Marradi, Thomas Cain
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Publication number: 20190051208Abstract: In one aspect, provided herein is a device for notating a musical composition. The device, in various implementations, is structured so as to be less laborious to notate, easier to read, and more simple to employ in notating, reading, and/or playing the music of a given composition to be composed and/or played. Accordingly, in its most basic form, the device herein disclosed includes a template, upon which template one or more symbols may be notated, where such notation is configured in a manner that more closely relates the note to be played with the mechanical action needed to be performed so as to play that note, such as on an instrument to be or being played.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Giovanni Marradi, Thomas Cain
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Publication number: 20170018202Abstract: In one aspect, provided herein is a device for notating a musical composition. The device, in various implementations, is structured so as to be less laborious to notate, easier to read, and more simple to employ in notating, reading, and/or playing the music of a given composition to be composed and/or played. Accordingly, in its most basic form, the device herein disclosed includes a template, upon which template one or more symbols may be notated, where such notation is configured in a manner that more closely relates the note to be played with the mechanical action needed to be performed so as to play that note, such as on an instrument to be or being played.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Giovanni Marradi, Thomas Cain
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Publication number: 20150025057Abstract: The invention relates to new derivatives of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification; to processes for the preparation of such derivatives; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives; such derivatives as a medicament; such derivatives for the treatment of chronic pain.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: NOVARTIS AGInventors: Oliver BARKER, Jonathan Mark BENTLY, Mark Gary BOCK, Thomas CAIN, Praful CHOVATIA, Jennifer Ruth DOD, Florence EUSTACHE, Laura GLEAVE, Jonathan HARGRAVE, Alexander HEIFETZ, Richard LAW, Ali RAOOF, David WILLOWS
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Patent number: 8895733Abstract: The invention relates to new derivatives of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification; to processes for the preparation of such derivatives; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives; such derivatives as a medicament; such derivatives for the treatment of chronic pain.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Oliver Barker, Jonathan Mark Bentley, Mark G. Bock, Thomas Cain, Praful Chovatia, Jennifer Ruth Dod, Florence Eustache, Laura Gleave, Jonathan Hargrave, Alexander Heifetz, Richard Law, Ali Raoof, David Willows
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Publication number: 20140051676Abstract: The invention relates to new derivatives of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification; to processes for the preparation of such derivatives; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives; such derivatives as a medicament; such derivatives for the treatment of chronic pain.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: NOVARTIS AGInventors: Oliver BARKER, Jonathan Mark BENTLY, Mark Gary BOCK, Thomas CAIN, Praful CHOVATIA, Jennifer Ruth DOD, Florence EUSTACHE, Laura GLEAVE, Jonathan HARGRAVE, Alexander HEIFETZ, Richard LAW, Ali RAOOF, David WILLOWS
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Publication number: 20100307548Abstract: Generally speaking, an umbrella having a frame formed by a plurality of rod members joined together by a plurality of hinges, is disclosed. The frame forms a periphery of a shape, such as a circle, square, hexagon, etc., and the frame is capable of movement between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration. A canopy is attached to the frame, and may be detachable there from, and is also capable of movement with the frame between the folded configuration and the unfolded configuration. A stem having a first end attached to the frame along the periphery and extending there from allows the user to position the umbrella to achieve ideal coverage during use. The stem may include a handle formed at a second end opposite the first end, for improved gripping and control of the umbrella.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: BWBT, LLCInventors: John Thomas Cain, Desmond P. Varady, Scott Miller Padiak, David John VandenBranden, Rick Emery Robinson, Grant Kristofek, Michael Scherer, Stephen Burks
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Publication number: 20070131758Abstract: Methods and systems for receiving account data, where the account data includes an account number that is compared to a previously submitted account number where the previously submitted account number is associated with a successful payment. It is then determined if there is a likely match between the account number and the previously submitted account number by performing at least one of several fuzzy logic techniques. Upon determining that the likely match exists the parsed account number is automatically replaced with the previously submitted account number.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2007Publication date: June 14, 2007Applicant: CHECKFREE CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Mejias, Thomas Cain, Garret English, Leonard DeCaro
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Patent number: 7162024Abstract: A telephony call manager includes a call model having call processing logic, and a signaling interface for each respective signaling protocol encountered by the call manager. Each signaling interface is operable to convert call events in each respective signaling protocol to messages of a generic protocol and communicate the messages to the call model.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2001Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Santera Systems, Inc.Inventors: Allen C. Wah, Joe Q. Vu, Eliot B. Rosen, Thomas A. Cain, Matthew C. Perry, Rajakumar V. Badri
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Patent number: 7016685Abstract: A method of dynamically balancing work among a plurality of processing nodes is provided. The method includes the steps of periodically updating a node occupancy value at each of the plurality of processing nodes, communicating the respective node occupancy value of each processing node to at least one work originator node, storing the node occupancy values of the plurality of processing nodes at the at least one work originator node, and selecting, by the at least one work originator node, a processing node to perform a particular task in response to the node occupancy values of the processing nodes.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2000Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Santera Systems, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Cain, Eliot B. Rosen, Rajakumar V. Badri, Allen C. Wah, Joe Q. Vu, Matthew C. Perry
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Publication number: 20060049242Abstract: Methods according to the invention include accepting e-check data input from a payer, parsing the data to determine the bank routing number and the ostensible checking account number, determining the correct number of checking account digits based on the bank routing number, determining whether the ostensible checking account number has the correct number of digits, and prompting the payer to re-enter the checking account number with the correct number of digits if necessary. In addition, the methods include automatically pre-pending and/or appending zero digits where necessary to correct the number of digits in the checking account number. In cases where the payer includes the check number as part of the account number, the methods include removing the check number from the account number by prompting the payer to enter the check number so that it can be deleted from the account number.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2004Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventors: Brian Mejias, Thomas Cain, Garret English, Leonard DeCaro
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Patent number: 6944191Abstract: A method of optimizing access network utilization is provided. The access network includes a plurality of integrated access devices coupled to a segment and reassembly device, where each segment and reassembly device has a plurality of channels, X. The method includes the steps of providing a plurality of subscriber lines, ?mi, coupled to the integrated access devices, providing a plurality of integrated access device lines, ?ni, between the integrated access devices and the segment and reassembly device, multiplexing the plurality of subscriber lines by the integrated access device onto the plurality of integrated access device lines, such that ?mi>?ni=X, and providing a reorder tone to any subscriber whose call is blocked.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2000Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Santera Systems, Inc.Inventors: Hao Hou, Na Li, San-qi Li, Thomas A. Cain
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Publication number: 20050105559Abstract: A media gateway controller can manage a remote media gateway by sending standard media gateway control commands over an HDLC channel in a time division multiplexed link. The media gateway control commands are sent from the media gateway controller to a local media gateway, where the commands are encapsulated in a command packet and placed in the information field of an HDLC frame. The remote media gateway receives the HDLC frame, removes the media gateway control command, and takes the steps necessary to process the command. The command packet may include a packet header that identifies the type of command contained in the packet.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2003Publication date: May 19, 2005Inventors: Thomas Cain, Chang Yan, Simon Shie
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Patent number: 6695534Abstract: The fluid containment system comprises a plurality of interlocking wall sections, each having a male connector at one end and a mating female connector at an opposite end for connection to the male connector of an adjacent wall section in alignment therewith having a similar configuration. A plurality of connector sections are also provided which connect the wall sections at right angles to one another for forming a perimeter about a selected area to contain spilled fluid within the selected area. A liner is provided which spans the selected area and is secured to the wall sections about the perimeter of the selected area by a suitable capping system. The connector sections permit the selected area to be divided by the wall sections into plural divided and contained zones for protecting various different fluid storage systems within the selected area against undesirable spillage and possible mixing with one another.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: DC Equipment CorporationInventors: Thomas Cain, Alex Lambert
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Publication number: 20030190192Abstract: A fluid containment system is provided comprising a plurality of interlocking wall sections, each having a male connector at one end and a mating female connector at an opposite end for connection to the male connector of an adjacent wall section in alignment therewith having a similar configuration. A plurality of connector sections are also provided which connect the wall sections at right angles to one another for forming a perimeter about a selected area to contain spilled fluid within the selected area. A liner is provided which spans the selected area and is secured to the wall sections about the perimeter of the selected area by a suitable capping system. The connector sections permit the selected area to be divided by the wall sections into plural divided and contained zones for protecting various different fluid storage systems within the selected area against undesirable spillage and possible mixing with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicant: DC Equipment CorporationInventors: Thomas Cain, Alex Lambert
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Publication number: 20020118814Abstract: A telephony call manager includes a call model having call processing logic, and a signaling interface for each respective signaling protocol encountered by the call manager. Each signaling interface is operable to convert call events in each respective signaling protocol to messages of a generic protocol and communicate the messages to the call model.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2001Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventors: Allen C. Wah, Joe Q. Vu, Eliot B. Rosen, Thomas A. Cain, Matthew C. Perry, Rajakumar V. Badri
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Publication number: 20020080955Abstract: A method of optimizing access network utilization is provided. The access network includes a plurality of integrated access devices coupled to a segment and reassembly device, where each segment and reassembly device has a plurality of channels, X. The method includes the steps of providing a plurality of subscriber lines, &Sgr;mi, coupled to the integrated access devices, providing a plurality of integrated access device lines, &Sgr;ni, between the integrated access devices and the segment and reassembly device, multiplexing the plurality of subscriber lines by the integrated access device onto the plurality of integrated access device lines, such that &Sgr;mi>&Sgr;ni=X, and providing a reorder tone to any subscriber whose call is blocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2000Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventors: Hao Hou, Na Li, San-qi Li, Thomas A. Cain
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Patent number: 5690338Abstract: An apparatus for providing immediate and dramatic indication of the accurate striking of a target with a gunnery projectile such as a bullet which includes a rocket apparatus with a body defining a chamber therein for holding fluid such as air and water under pressure. A cap is positioned over an inlet defined in the body and includes a nozzle and a one-way nozzle valve positioned therein. A target zone is indicated on the lower portion of the body and the cap such that when it is struck by a projectile it will launch upwardly indicating a target having been struck. A mounting apparatus is included for providing one or more of the rocket apparatus at an elevated mounted location. A deflector apparatus may be included for increasing accuracy for inexperienced marksmen and a descent control device is included for enhancing the gunnery target display.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1996Date of Patent: November 25, 1997Assignees: William Thomas Cain, Elizabeth J. CainInventor: William Thomas Cain
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Patent number: 5049271Abstract: A fuel tank filter connectible to a fuel pump mounted inside of a fuel tank is disclosed. The filter includes filtration material forming an envelope, a separator inside the envelope and a spring attached to the separator in a manner such that the spring biases the separator to hold the envelope towards the bottom of the fuel tank.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 1990Date of Patent: September 17, 1991Assignee: Filtertek, Inc.Inventor: Thomas A. Cain