Patents by Inventor Thomas Dewey
Thomas Dewey 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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Publication number: 20150108934Abstract: A device for processing graphics data may include a plurality of graphics processing units. The device may include a fan to dissipate thermal energy generated during the operation of the plurality of graphics processing units. Each of the plurality of graphics processing units may generate a pulse width modulated signal to control the speed of the fan. The device may include one or more monitoring units configured to monitor a signal controlling the speed of the fan. One or more of the plurality of pulse width modulated signals may be adjusted based on the monitored signal. One or more of the plurality of pulse width modulated signals may be adjusted such that a signal controlling the fan maintains a desired duty cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: NVIDIA CorporationInventors: Kevin WONG, Thomas DEWEY, Craig ROSS, Andrew BELL, John LAM, Gabriele GORLA
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Publication number: 20150081937Abstract: Systems and devices configured to implement techniques for ensuring the completion of transactions while minimizing latency and power consumption are described. A device may be operably coupled to a bidirectional communications bus. A bidirectional communications bus may include a clock line and a data line. The device may be configured to determine if an initiated transaction corresponds to a device in a low power state. The device may pause the transaction. The device may replay portions of the transaction when the device is in an appropriate power state. The device may replay portions of the transaction using an override interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: NVIDIA CorporationInventors: Kevin WONG, Craig ROSS, Thomas DEWEY
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Publication number: 20140342605Abstract: A coaxial cable connector for coupling an end of a coaxial cable to a terminal is disclosed. The connector has a coupler, a body assembled with the coupler, and a post assembled with the coupler and the body. The coupler is adapted to couple the connector and, thereby, the coaxial cable to the terminal. The post is adapted to receive an end of a coaxial cable and has a contacting portion of monolithic construction with the post. The contacting portion extends in a generally perpendicular orientation with respect to a longitudinal axis of the connector, and is configured to maintain the generally perpendicular orientation and facilitate and electrical continuity between the post and the coupler to provide RF shielding such that the integrity of an electrical signal transmitted through coaxial cable connector is maintained regardless of the tightness of the coupling of the connector to the terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS RF LLCInventors: Donald Andrew Burris, Thomas Dewey Miller
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Publication number: 20140106614Abstract: A coaxial connector for coupling an end of a coaxial cable to a terminal is disclosed. The coaxial cable connector includes a body, a retainer, a coupler, a ferrule, and a shell. The retainer engages the body and rotatably engages the coupler. The ferrule slidingly engages at least a portion of the retainer and at least one portion of the body. The ferrule engages at least a portion of the cable outer conductor. The shell slidingly engages at least a portion of the rear end of the body. A sealing ring engages the rear end of the body. Upon compression of the coaxial cable connector the sealing ring engages the jacket of the coaxial cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Donald Andrew Burris, Jan Michael Clausen, Kenneth Albert Feese, Brian Lyle Kisling, Michael Matzen, Thomas Dewey Miller
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Patent number: 8366482Abstract: A hardline coaxial cable connector includes a body subassembly, a back nut subassembly and a deformable ferrule disposed within the back nut subassembly. The back nut subassembly is rotatable with respect to the body subassembly and a coaxial cable inserted therein. Axial advancement of the back nut subassembly toward the body subassembly causes the ferrule to deform radially inwardly and be in electrical communication with the body subassembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Corning Gilbert Inc.Inventors: Donald Andrew Burris, Jan Michael Clausen, Jimmy Ciesla Henningsen, Michael Ole Matzen, Thomas Dewey Miller
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Publication number: 20120171895Abstract: A hardline coaxial cable connector includes a body subassembly, a back nut subassembly and a deformable ferrule disposed within the back nut subassembly. The back nut subassembly is rotatable with respect to the body subassembly and a coaxial cable inserted therein. Axial advancement of the back nut subassembly toward the body subassembly causes the ferrule to deform radially inwardly and be in electrical communication with the body subassembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventors: Donald Andrew Burris, Jan Michael Clausen, Jimmy Ciesla Henningsen, Michael Ole Matzen, Thomas Dewey Miller
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Patent number: 7758356Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a bonding block lug for receiving a grounding wire. The connector includes a body portion for receiving the end of a cable, a nut for securing the connector to a mating coaxial port, a post extending within the body portion for extending into the cable, a lug secured to the body portion and having a first hole for receiving the grounding wire, and a clamp element for clamping the grounding wire within the lug. The lug may include a second hole that intersects the first hole. The clamp element may be a set screw, press-fit pin, or the like extending within the second hole for selectively engaging the grounding wire. The set screw may incorporate security features to prevent removal of the grounding wire. The bonding block lug can be incorporated within a variety of connectors, including axially-compressed connectors.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Corning Gilbert Inc.Inventors: Donald Andrew Burris, Brian Lyle Kisling, William Bernard Lutz, Thomas Dewey Miller
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Patent number: 7575017Abstract: Wet barrel fire hydrants which feature additional structure for reducing the potential that those with ill intent can foul municipal water supplies by introducing toxins or other materials into fire hydrants. Various embodiments include valves which close off portions of the hydrant or water conduit otherwise available for receipt of toxic or other materials when the fire hydrant nozzle cap is unscrewed and open and/or a pump is connected to the nozzle. Such valves preferably open automatically when water is flowing from the water supply through the nozzle, but close off portions of the barrel when the nozzle is open and water is not flowing through the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2006Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Davidson Hydrant Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Dewey Davidson, Sr., David Michael Walden, Anthony Ferrari, David Phillips, O. G. Sims, Matthew Jesse Rose
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Publication number: 20080135100Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for retrofitting fire hydrants with additional structure for reducing the potential that those with ill intent can foul municipal water supplies by introducing toxins or other materials into fire hydrants. Various embodiments include a replacement hydrant body having an enlarged diameter portion that can be installed to replace an existing hydrant body. The replacement hydrant body can include a secondary valve comprising a seat, biasing structure, and a restriction member to close off portions of the hydrant otherwise available for receipt of toxic or other materials when the fire hydrant nozzle cap is unscrewed and open.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Thomas Dewey Davidson, David Phillips, Anthony Ferrari, David Michael Walden
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Publication number: 20080083458Abstract: Wet barrel fire hydrants which feature additional structure for reducing the potential that those with ill intent can foul municipal water supplies by introducing toxins or other materials into fire hydrants. Various embodiments include valves which close off portions of the hydrant or water conduit otherwise available for receipt of toxic or other materials when the fire hydrant nozzle cap is unscrewed and open and/or a pump is connected to the nozzle. Such valves preferably open automatically when water is flowing from the water supply through the nozzle, but close off portions of the barrel when the nozzle is open and water is not flowing through the nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2006Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventors: Thomas Dewey Davidson, David Michael Walden, Anthony Ferrari, David Phillips, O.G. Sims, Matthew Jesse Rose
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Publication number: 20070272300Abstract: Various aspects and embodiments of the present invention provide a fire hydrant actuator rod that is a corrosive resistant rod made by a cold-rolled finish process and plated with a metal compound. An actuator rod of the present invention may be installed in a fire hydrant between the cap structure and valve and cooperate with an O-ring and/or hydrant component to provide a seal without a sleeve or inner O-ring. In some embodiments of the present invention, an actuator rod is provided that cooperates with an O-ring to form a seal at the fire hydrant cap structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2006Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: Thomas Dewey Davidson, Matthew Jesse Rose
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Patent number: 7240688Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for retrofitting fire hydrants with additional structure for reducing the potential that those with ill intent can foul municipal water supplies by introducing toxins or other materials into fire hydrants. Various embodiments include a seat and elongated member for efficient and cost effective installation and cooperation with valves, which close off portions of the hydrant otherwise available for receipt of toxic or other materials when the fire hydrant nozzle cap is unscrewed and open.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2006Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Davidson Hydrant Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Dewey Davidson, Sr., Anthony Ferrari, David Michael Walden, Matthew Jesse Rose
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Publication number: 20070150208Abstract: A symbology or mapping between multi-dimensional topographical parameters and characters allows multi-dimensional topographical problems to be turned into one-dimensional sequence problems, allowing fast, computationally efficient and robust sequence analysis methodologies to be employed. Substitution matrices allow the scoring of matches or hits. Such techniques may be applied to proteins, polymers or other multi-dimensional structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: KECK GRADUATE INSTITUTEInventor: Thomas Dewey
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Patent number: 7189114Abstract: A coaxial cable connector assembly is provided wherein a center contact clamping mechanism of the connector assembly is configured to cooperate with a cable adapter and a center contact of the connector assembly such that movement of the clamping mechanism in the direction of the cable adapter results in compression of the center contact about an end portion of the center conductor of the coaxial cable.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignee: Corning Gilbert Inc.Inventors: Donald Andrew Burris, Jimmy Ciesla Henningsen, William Bernard Lutz, Thomas Dewey Miller
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Patent number: 7174911Abstract: Fire hydrants which feature additional structure for reducing the potential that those with ill intent can foul municipal water supplies by introducing toxins or other materials into fire hydrants. Various embodiments include valves which close off portions of the hydrant otherwise available for receipt of toxic or other materials when the fire hydrant nozzle cap is unscrewed and open. Such valves preferably open, manually or automatically, when water is flowing from the water supply through the nozzle, a condition which renders it difficult at best to introduce toxins through the hydrant into a water supply, but close off portions of the barrel when the nozzle is open and water is not flowing through the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2005Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Davidson Hydrant Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Dewey Davidson
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Patent number: 7055544Abstract: Fire hydrants which feature additional structure for reducing the potential that those with ill intent can foul municipal water supplies by introducing toxins or other materials into fire hydrants. Various embodiments include valves which close off portions of the hydrant otherwise available for receipt of toxic or other materials when the fire hydrant nozzle cap is unscrewed and open. Such valves preferably open, manually or automatically, when water is flowing from the water supply through the nozzle, a condition which renders it difficult at best to introduce toxins through the hydrant into a water supply, but close off portions of the barrel when the nozzle is open and water is not flowing through the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2004Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Davidson Hydrant Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Dewey Davidson
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Patent number: 6868860Abstract: Fire hydrants which feature additional structure for reducing the potential that those with ill intent can foul municipal water supplies by introducing toxins or other materials into fire hydrants. Various embodiments include valves which close off portions of the hydrant otherwise available for receipt of toxic or other materials when the fire hydrant nozzle cap is unscrewed and open. Such valves preferably open, manually or automatically, when water is flowing from the water supply through the nozzle, a condition which renders it difficult at best to introduce toxins through the hydrant into a water supply, but close off portions of the barrel when the nozzle is open and water is not flowing through the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2002Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Davidson Hydrant Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Dewey Davidson
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Publication number: 20040123992Abstract: Fire hydrants which feature additional structure for reducing the potential that those with ill intent can foul municipal water supplies by introducing toxins or other materials into fire hydrants. Various embodiments include valves which close off portions of the hydrant otherwise available for receipt of toxic or other materials when the fire hydrant nozzle cap is unscrewed and open. Such valves preferably open, manually or automatically, when water is flowing from the water supply through the nozzle, a condition which renders it difficult at best to introduce toxins through the hydrant into a water supply, but close off portions of the barrel when the nozzle is open and water is not flowing through the nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2002Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventor: Thomas Dewey Davidson