Patents by Inventor Thomas Crawford

Thomas Crawford 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: 10783753
    Abstract: An electronic gaming table executes player-versus-player playing card games. The gaming table has a display screen where at least one random virtual playing card is virtually delivered to individual player positions for each of the multiple players. The electronic gaming table includes the display screen, a processor associated with memory, player input controls and a playing card masking element at each player position. The playing card masking system at each player position is positioned over an individual position that is a portion of the display screen where the processor directs delivery of the at least one random virtual playing card virtual face down. The playing card masking system includes a three-dimensional element having a visible light transmissive line of sight between the individual position and a player at the individual player position, while excluding visible light transmission to player positions across from or adjacent to the individual player position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Inventors: James Thomas Crawford, III, Gehrig H. White, Kendal Ferner, Lyle Arnold Berman
  • Publication number: 20190325708
    Abstract: An electronic gaming table executes player-versus-player playing card games. The gaming table has a display screen where at least one random virtual playing card is virtually delivered to individual player positions for each of the multiple players. The electronic gaming table includes the display screen, a processor associated with memory, player input controls and a playing card masking element at each player position. The playing card masking system at each player position is positioned over an individual position that is a portion of the display screen where the processor directs delivery of the at least one random virtual playing card virtual face down. The playing card masking system includes a three-dimensional element having a visible light transmissive line of sight between the individual position and a player at the individual player position, while excluding visible light transmission to player positions across from or adjacent to the individual player position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2018
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: James Thomas Crawford, III, Gehrig H. White, Kendal Ferner, Lyle Arnold Berman
  • Patent number: 9850128
    Abstract: Methods for forming a multi-layered nanoscale structure by forming a stack of individual polymeric layers on a substrate are provided. Each individual polymeric layer comprises a cured polymeric material immobilizing a pattern of magnetic nanoparticles. The pattern of magnetic nanoparticles can be different within each individual polymeric layer due to their nature of formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: University of South Carolina
    Inventor: Thomas Crawford
  • Patent number: 9827221
    Abstract: The disclosure is in part directed to crystalline forms of 6-O-(4-dimethylaminoethoxy)cinnamoyl fumagillol and variants thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Zafgen, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Crawford, Hayley A. Reece
  • Publication number: 20170273932
    Abstract: This disclosure features compositions (e.g., re-constitutable solids, such as lyophilized cakes; or liquid compositions, such as solutions or suspensions, e.g., reconstituted lyophilized cakes) that are suitable for subcutaneous administration. The compositions include a crystalline form (e.g., Form A) of 6-O-(4-dimethylaminoethoxy)cinnamoyl fumagillol, free base and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and/or one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers (e.g., one or more bulking agents; one or more dispersing agents; one or more buffers; one or more suspending agents; water, e.g., water for injection (“WFI”)).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: James E. Vath, Michelle Howard-Sparks, Nancy Harper, David Dresback, Thomas Crawford, Gary Elliott, Walter Lunsmann, Grant Wilson, Jose Casillas
  • Publication number: 20170087119
    Abstract: The disclosure is in part directed to crystalline forms of 6-O-(4-dimethylaminoethoxy)cinnamoyl fumagillol and variants thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Crawford, Hayley A. Reece
  • Patent number: 9371312
    Abstract: The disclosure is in part directed to crystalline forms of 6-O-(4-dimethylaminoethoxy)cinnamoyl fumagillol and variants thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Zafgen, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Crawford, Hayley A. Reece
  • Patent number: 9347741
    Abstract: Holster mechanism techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an apparatus comprises a holster configured to secure a device, a hood connected to the holster, and a locking mechanism. The hood comprises a biasing portion configured to receive a force to cause the hood to move between a closed position and an open position. The locking mechanism comprises a first locking portion and a second locking portion configured to engage the first locking portion to secure the hood in the closed position or the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Blade-Tech Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryce Wegner, Thomas Crawford, Aaron Kravik
  • Patent number: 9260419
    Abstract: The disclosure is in part directed to crystalline forms of an oxalate salt of 6-O-(4-dimethylaminoethoxy)cinnamoyl fumagillol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Zafgen, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Crawford
  • Patent number: 9254577
    Abstract: A knife and sheath assembly includes a sheath including a knife receptacle defining knife-receiving open chamber, a knife stopper located at the knife receptacle and a stretchable part operable to move said knife stopper, a knife including a blade insertable into the knife-receiving open chamber, a handle and a shoulder connected between the blade and the handle and stoppable by the knife stopper to keep the blade in the knife-receiving open chamber, and an operating member including a mounting part affixed to the sheath or the knife and an actuating part connected to the mounting part and operable to force the stretchable part of the sheath against the knife stopper in direction away from the shoulder of the knife.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Inventors: Russell Wilfred Kommer, Thomas Crawford, Race Wu
  • Publication number: 20150190938
    Abstract: A knife and sheath assembly includes a sheath including a knife receptacle defining knife-receiving open chamber, a knife stopper located at the knife receptacle and a stretchable part operable to move said knife stopper, a knife including a blade insertable into the knife-receiving open chamber, a handle and a shoulder connected between the blade and the handle and stoppable by the knife stopper to keep the blade in the knife-receiving open chamber, and an operating member including a mounting part affixed to the sheath or the knife and an actuating part connected to the mounting part and operable to force the stretchable part of the sheath against the knife stopper in direction away from the shoulder of the knife.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Russell Wilfred KOMMER, Race WU, Thomas CRAWFORD
  • Publication number: 20150111964
    Abstract: The disclosure is in part directed to crystalline forms of an oxalate salt of 6-O-(4-dimethylaminoethoxy)cinnamoyl fumagillol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: ZAFGEN, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas Crawford
  • Publication number: 20150079361
    Abstract: Methods for forming a multi-layered nanoscale structure by forming a stack of individual polymeric layers on a substrate are provided. Each individual polymeric layer comprises a cured polymeric material immobilizing a pattern of magnetic nanoparticles. The pattern of magnetic nanoparticles can be different within each individual polymeric layer due to their nature of formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Thomas Crawford
  • Publication number: 20150018413
    Abstract: The disclosure is in part directed to crystalline forms of 6-O-(4-dimethylaminoethoxy)cinnamoyl fumagillol and variants thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: Zafgen, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Crawford, Hayley A. Reece
  • Publication number: 20140217136
    Abstract: Holster mechanism techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an apparatus comprises a holster configured to secure a device, a hood connected to the holster, and a locking mechanism. The hood comprises a biasing portion configured to receive a force to cause the hood to move between a closed position and an open position. The locking mechanism comprises a first locking portion and a second locking portion configured to engage the first locking portion to secure the hood in the closed position or the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: Bryce Wegner, Thomas Crawford, Aaron Kravik
  • Patent number: 8735447
    Abstract: The disclosure is in part directed to crystalline forms of 6-O-(4-dimethylaminoethoxy)cinnamoyl fumagillol and variants thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Zafgen, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Crawford, Hayley A. Reece
  • Publication number: 20130197078
    Abstract: The disclosure is in part directed to crystalline forms of 6-O-(4-dimethylaminoethoxy)cinnamoyl fumagillol and variants thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas Crawford, Hayley A. Reece
  • Patent number: 8349891
    Abstract: The disclosure is in part directed to crystalline forms of 6-O-(4-dimethylaminoethoxy)cinnamoyl fumagillol and variants thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Zafgen, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Crawford, Hayley A. Reece
  • Publication number: 20120316233
    Abstract: The disclosure is in part directed to crystalline forms of 6-O-(4- dimethylaminoethoxy)cinnamoyl fumagillol and variants thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas Crawford, Hayley A. Reece
  • Publication number: 20120001015
    Abstract: By sharing tasks between the CV and the KVs, the MKV interceptor provides a cost-effective missile defense system capable of intercepting and killing multiple targets. The placement of the acquisition and discrimination sensor and control sensor on the CV to provide target acquisition and discrimination and mid-course guidance for all the KVs avoids the weight and complexity issues associated with trying to “miniaturize” unitary interceptors. The placement of either a short-band imaging sensor and headlamp or a MWIR sensor on each KV overcomes the latency, resolution and bandwidth problems associated with command guidance systems and allows each KV to precisely select a desirable aimpoint and maintain track on that aimpoint to impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: R. Glenn Brosch, Darin S. Williams, Kent Pflibsen, Thomas Crawford