Patents by Inventor Thomas Fennell

Thomas Fennell 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: 20150134321
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for assisting the translation of texts through forming, displaying and interacting with translation units. According to a preferred embodiment, a system is provided in which a text presentation and input structure is provided which includes a multi-dimensional matrix. In one embodiment, it allows different levels of chunking to be displayed using a drill-down/zoom-type function. The plurality of chunks is separated vertically with sub-chunks divided in the horizontal and with a depth dimension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Thomas Fennell
  • Patent number: 7731218
    Abstract: A retracting tow system is disclosed which provides a spring loaded tow rope which automatically winds the tow rope around an included spool when not in use. The tow rope is affixed to a supplied shaft in a manner which prevents damage to the retracting mechanism while in use. An offset fairlead is also supplied which reduces the force on the shaft during a tow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Inventors: Kevin McGinnis, Sean McGinnis, Thomas Fennell
  • Publication number: 20080238037
    Abstract: A retracting tow system is disclosed which provides a spring loaded tow rope which automatically winds the tow rope around an included spool when not in use. The tow rope is affixed to a supplied shaft in a manner which prevents damage to the retracting mechanism while in use. An offset fairlead is also supplied which reduces the force on the shaft during a tow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Kevin McGinnis, Sean McGinnis, Thomas Fennell
  • Patent number: D560553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Vance, Thomas Fennell, Brian S. Underwood
  • Patent number: D578434
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Vance, Thomas Fennell, Brian S. Underwood
  • Patent number: D588956
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Craig B. Kelley, Gary C. Bryant, John J. Maas, Michael J. Vance, Colton T. Anderson, Kevin F. Stremlau, Brian R. Janes, Thomas Fennell, Brian S. Underwood