Patents by Inventor Thomas D. Wood

Thomas D. Wood 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).

  • Publication number: 20240104188
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to digital identification credential user interfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Haya Iris VILLANUEVA GAVIOLA, Antonio A. ALLEN, Mayura D. DESHPANDE, Thomas John MILLER, Policarpo Bonilla WOOD, JR., Ho Cheung CHUNG, Gianpaolo FASOLI, Vinay GANESH, Irene M. GRAFF, Martijn Theo HARING, Ahmer A. KHAN, Franck Farian RAKOTOMALALA, Gordon SCOTT, Christopher SHARP, David W. SILVER, Ka YANG
  • Patent number: 9803265
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal matrix composite (MMC). The MMC includes a preform formed from a composition having ceramic particles and ceramic fibers and defining a plurality of voids. The metal matrix composite also includes a support element, such as a metal, disposed within the voids of the preform. The MMC has a wear surface defined by both the preform and the support element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: GUNITE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas D. Wood, Neil Anderson, Andrew Halonen
  • Publication number: 20160068934
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal matrix composite (MMC). The MMC includes a preform formed from a composition having ceramic particles and ceramic fibers and defining a plurality of voids. The metal matrix composite also includes a support element, such as a metal, disposed within the voids of the preform. The MMC has a wear surface defined by both the preform and the support element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: GUNITE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas D. Wood, Neil Anderson, Andrew Halonen
  • Patent number: 9145938
    Abstract: A metal matrix composite (MMC), such as a brake drum, includes a preform having ceramic particles and ceramic fibers and defining a plurality of voids. The metal matrix composite also includes a support element, such as a metal, disposed within the voids of the preform. The MMC has a wear surface defined by both the preform and the support element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: GUNITE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas D. Wood, Neil Anderson, Andrew Halonen
  • Patent number: 8627896
    Abstract: A system for conducting earth borehole operations comprising a CT carrier, a reel of CT rotatably mounted on the CT carrier, a mast carrier, separate from the CT carrier, a mast mounted on the mast carrier and movable between a lowered position for transport and a position transverse to the horizontal, a top drive carried by the mast, the top drive being longitudinally movable along the mast and a CT injector on the mast carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Xtreme Drilling and Coil Services Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Wood, Richard D. Havinga
  • Publication number: 20140000994
    Abstract: A metal matrix composite (MMC), such as a brake drum, includes a preform having ceramic particles and ceramic fibers and defining a plurality of voids. The metal matrix composite also includes a support element, such as a metal, disposed within the voids of the preform. The MMC has a wear surface defined by both the preform and the support element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Century, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Wood, Neil Anderson, Andrew Halonen
  • Patent number: 8550145
    Abstract: A method of forming a metal matrix composite (MMC),such as a brake drum, by impregnating a preform, which is formed of ceramic particles and ceramic fibers, with a support element, such as a metal. The MMC has a wear surface defined by both the preform and the support element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Century, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Wood, Neil Anderson, Andrew Halonen
  • Patent number: 8455379
    Abstract: A ceramic article comprises ceramic fibers having an aspect ratio of greater than or equal to 10:1, ceramic particles, and an inorganic binder comprising silica. Greater than 90 out of 100 ceramic fibers are randomly oriented in three dimensions in the ceramic article, and greater than 85 out of 100 ceramic fibers are spaced at least one ceramic fiber diameter away from an adjacent ceramic fiber. The ceramic article has a consistent density of from 0.9 to 1.1 g/cm3 in x-, y-, and z-dimensions and has a uniform strength in three dimensions as measured in accordance with ASTM C1424.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Century, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas W. McCullough, James E. Schuetz, Thomas D. Wood
  • Patent number: 8397801
    Abstract: A system for conducting earth borehole operations comprising a CT carrier, a reel of CT rotatably mounted on the CT carrier, a mast carrier, separate from the CT carrier, a mast mounted on the mast carrier and movable between a lowered position for transport and a position transverse to the horizontal, a top drive carried by the mast, the top drive being longitudinally movable along the mast and a CT injector on the mast carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Xtreme Drilling and Coil Services Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Wood, Richard Havinga
  • Publication number: 20120295784
    Abstract: A ceramic article comprises ceramic fibers having an aspect ratio of greater than 3:1 and ceramic particles. The ceramic fibers are substantially randomly oriented in three dimensions in the ceramic article. A method of forming the ceramic article includes the step of providing a composition including ceramic fibers having an aspect ratio of greater than 3:1 and ceramic particles. The composition is extruded through a multi-screw extruder having at least three intermeshing screws to form an extrudate. The extrudate is heated to form the ceramic article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas W. McCullough, James E. Schuetz, Thomas D. Wood
  • Patent number: 8153541
    Abstract: A ceramic article comprises ceramic fibers having an aspect ratio of greater than 3:1 and ceramic particles. The ceramic fibers are substantially randomly oriented in three dimensions in the ceramic article. A method of forming the ceramic article includes the step of providing a composition including ceramic fibers having an aspect ratio of greater than 3:1 and ceramic particles. The composition is extruded through a multi-screw extruder having at least three intermeshing screws to form an extrudate. The extrudate is heated to form the ceramic article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Century, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas W. McCullough, James E. Schuetz, Thomas D. Wood
  • Publication number: 20120080180
    Abstract: A system for conducting earth borehole operations comprising a CT carrier, a reel of CT rotatably mounted on the CT carrier, a mast carrier, separate from the CT carrier, a mast mounted on the mast carrier and movable between a lowered position for transport and a position transverse to the horizontal, a top drive carried by the mast, the top drive being longitudinally movable along the mast and a CT injector on the mast carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas D. Wood, Richard Havinga
  • Publication number: 20120080277
    Abstract: A metal matrix composite (MMC) includes a preform comprising ceramic particles and ceramic fibers and defines a plurality of voids. The MMC also includes a support element comprising a metal, which is disposed within the voids of the preform. The MMC has a wear surface defined by both the preform and the support element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: Century, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Wood, Neil Anderson, Andrew Halonen
  • Patent number: 8074710
    Abstract: A system for conducting earth borehole operations comprising a CT carrier, a reel of CT rotatably mounted on the CT carrier, a mast carrier, separate from the CT carrier, a mast mounted on the mast carrier and movable between a lowered position for transport and a position transverse to the horizontal, a top drive carried by the mast, the top drive being longitudinally movable along the mast and a CT injector on the mast carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas D. Wood, Richard Havinga
  • Patent number: 8016018
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal matrix composite (MMC) and the method of manufacturing the MMC. The MMC includes a preform formed from a composition having ceramic particles and ceramic fibers. The metal matrix composite also includes a support element formed from a metal where the metal impregnates through the preform. The method of forming the MMC includes the step of extruding the composition through a multi-screw extruder to form an extrudate. The method also includes the step of heating the preform and positioning the preform within a mold. The method further includes the step of heating the metal for forming a molten metal and injecting the molten metal into a cavity of the mold under pressure for infiltrating the preform with the molten metal. The method also includes cooling the molten metal to solidify the molten metal and form the metal matrix composite and removing the metal matrix composite from the mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Century, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Wood, Neil Anderson, Andrew Halonen
  • Publication number: 20110061830
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal matrix composite (MMC) and the method of manufacturing the MMC. The MMC includes a preform formed from a composition having ceramic particles and ceramic fibers. The metal matrix composite also includes a support element formed from a metal where the metal impregnates through the preform. The method of forming the MMC includes the step of extruding the composition through a multi-screw extruder to form an extrudate. The method also includes the step of heating the preform and positioning the preform within a mold. The method further includes the step of heating the metal for forming a molten metal and injecting the molten metal into a cavity of the mold under pressure for infiltrating the preform with the molten metal. The method also includes cooling the molten metal to solidify the molten metal and form the metal matrix composite and removing the metal matrix composite from the mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Century, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Wood, Neil Anderson, Andrew Halonen
  • Publication number: 20110036559
    Abstract: A system for conducting earth borehole operations comprising a CT carrier, a reel of CT rotatably mounted on the CT carrier, a mast carrier, separate from the CT carrier, a mast mounted on the mast carrier and movable between a lowered position for transport and a position transverse to the horizontal, a top drive carried by the mast, the top drive being longitudinally movable along the mast and a CT injector on the mast carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas D. Wood, Richard Havinga
  • Patent number: 7810554
    Abstract: A system for conducting earth borehole operations comprising a CT carrier, a reel of CT rotatably mounted on the CT carrier, a mast carrier, separate from the CT carrier, a mast mounted on the mast carrier and movable between a lowered position for transport and a position transverse to the horizontal, a top drive carried by the mast, the top drive being longitudinally movable along the mast and a CT injector on the mast carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Xtreme Coil Drilling Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Wood, Richard Havinga
  • Patent number: 7793703
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal matrix composite (MMC) and the method of manufacturing the MMC. The MMC includes a preform formed from a composition having ceramic particles and ceramic fibers. The metal matrix composite also includes a support element formed from a metal where the metal impregnates through the preform. The method of forming the MMC includes the step of extruding the composition through a multi-screw extruder to form an extrudate. The method also includes the step of heating the preform and positioning the preform within a mold. The method further includes the step of heating the metal for forming a molten metal and injecting the molten metal into a cavity of the mold under pressure for infiltrating the preform with the molten metal. The method also includes cooling the molten metal to solidify the molten metal and form the metal matrix composite and removing the metal matrix composite from the mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Century Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Wood, Neil Anderson, Andrew Halonen
  • Publication number: 20090311541
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal matrix composite (MMC) and the method of manufacturing the MMC. The MMC includes a preform formed from a composition having ceramic particles and ceramic fibers. The metal matrix composite also includes a support element formed from a metal where the metal impregnates through the preform. The method of forming the MMC includes the step of extruding the composition through a multi-screw extruder to form an extrudate. The method also includes the step of heating the preform and positioning the preform within a mold. The method further includes the step of heating the metal for forming a molten metal and injecting the molten metal into a cavity of the mold under pressure for infiltrating the preform with the molten metal. The method also includes cooling the molten metal to solidify the molten metal and form the metal matrix composite and removing the metal matrix composite from the mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: CENTURY, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Wood, Neil Anderson, Andrew Halonen