Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Dewey, JR.

Thomas E. Dewey, JR. 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: 11022483
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a method of using such device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing including a top surface and a bottom surface, where the housing extends along a housing axis between the top surface and the bottom surface; and a support member connected to the housing and adapted to be selectively moved from a closed position to an open position. The support member is further adapted to maintain the light detection device in an upright position when the bottom surface and the support member are in contact with a working surface and the support member is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Fusu Thao, Giuseppe M. Bommarito, Thomas E. Dewey, Jr., Kathleen M. Stenersen, Beth A. Fritcher, Stephen R. Alexander, Phillip A. Bolea, Michele A. Waldner
  • Publication number: 20200041335
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a method of using such device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing including a top surface and a bottom surface, where the housing extends along a housing axis between the top surface and the bottom surface; and a support member connected to the housing and adapted to be selectively moved from a closed position to an open position. The support member is further adapted to maintain the light detection device in an upright position when the bottom surface and the support member are in contact with a working surface and the support member is in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: FUSU THAO, GIUSEPPE M. BOMMARITO, THOMAS E. DEWEY, JR., KATHLEEN M. STENERSEN, BETH A. FRITCHER, STEPHEN R. ALEXANDER, PHILLIP A. BOLEA, MICHELE A. WALDNER
  • Patent number: 10488249
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a method of using such device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing including a top surface and a bottom surface, where the housing extends along a housing axis between the top surface and the bottom surface; and a support member connected to the housing and adapted to be selectively moved from a closed position to an open position. The support member is further adapted to maintain the light detection device in an upright position when the bottom surface and the support member are in contact with a working surface and the support member is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Fusu Thao, Giuseppe M. Bommarito, Thomas E. Dewey, Jr., Kathleen M. Stenersen, Beth A. Fritcher, Stephen R. Alexander, Phillip A. Bolea, Michele A. Waldner
  • Patent number: 10422753
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a system that utilizes such device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing that includes a port disposed in a top surface, a receptacle disposed within the housing and adapted to receive a sample, a detector disposed within the housing along an optical axis and including an input surface having an active area, and a reflector disposed within the housing along the optical axis between the receptacle and the input surface of the detector. The reflector can include an input aperture disposed adjacent the receptacle, an output aperture disposed adjacent the input surface of the detector, and a reflective surface that extends between the input aperture and the output aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Phillip A. Bolea, Giuseppe M. Bommarito, Michele A. Waldner, Thomas J. Brace, Stephen R. Alexander, Thomas E. Dewey, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180113076
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a system that utilizes such device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing that includes a port disposed in a top surface, a receptacle disposed within the housing and adapted to receive a sample, a detector disposed within the housing along an optical axis and including an input surface having an active area, and a reflector disposed within the housing along the optical axis between the receptacle and the input surface of the detector. The reflector can include an input aperture disposed adjacent the receptacle, an output aperture disposed adjacent the input surface of the detector, and a reflective surface that extends between the input aperture and the output aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: PHILLIP A. BOLEA, GIUSEPPE M. BOMMARITO, MICHELE A. WALDNER, THOMAS J. BRACE, STEPHEN R. ALEXANDER, THOMAS E. DEWEY, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180058919
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a method of using such device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing including a top surface and a bottom surface, where the housing extends along a housing axis between the top surface and the bottom surface; and a support member connected to the housing and adapted to be selectively moved from a closed position to an open position. The support member is further adapted to maintain the light detection device in an upright position when the bottom surface and the support member are in contact with a working surface and the support member is in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: FUSU THAO, GIUSEPPE M. BOMMARITO, THOMAS E. DEWEY, Jr., KATHLEEN M. STENERSEN, BETH A. FRITCHER, STEPHEN R. ALEXANDER, PHILLIP A. BOLEA, MICHELE A. WALDNER
  • Publication number: 20140050881
    Abstract: Disclosed are folded configurations in coiled sheets enabling formation of masking sheet rolls for improved dispensing and unfolding, in combination, with adhesive tape securable to a walled surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: 3M Inoovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kevin W. Anderson, Thomas E. Dewey, JR., Joseph T. Bartusiak, Lee A. Thomas, Russell J. Heyrman
  • Publication number: 20090324882
    Abstract: Disclosed is a folded configuration in a coiled sheet that enables formation of masking sheet rolls that enable improved dispensing of the sheet roll in combination with an adhesive tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Kevin W. Anderson, Thomas E. Dewey, JR., Joseph T. Bartusiak, Lee A. Thomas, Russell J. Heyrman
  • Publication number: 20090324879
    Abstract: Disclosed are folded configurations in coiled sheets enabling formation of masking sheet rolls for improved dispensing and unfolding, in combination, with adhesive tape securable to a walled surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Kevin W. Anderson, Thomas E. Dewey, JR., Joseph T. Bartusiak, Lee A. Thomas, Russell J. Heyrman
  • Patent number: D758224
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Phillip A. Bolea, Thomas J. Brace, Thomas E. Dewey, Jr.
  • Patent number: D759520
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Phillip A. Bolea, Thomas J. Brace, Thomas E. Dewey, Jr., Arthur V. Lang, Fusu Thao