Patents by Inventor Thomas Garrison

Thomas Garrison 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: 20240128748
    Abstract: A power flow control system is disclosed. The system includes impedance injection modules (IIMs) distributed along and connected in series to one or more power transmission lines. The system further includes dual-ring fiber optic networks, with each dual-ring fiber optic network including a pair of fiber rings that provide data flow in opposite directions. The system further includes redundant power line coordinators in communication with the IIMs through the dual-ring fiber optic networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Garrison Stuber, Adeel Ahmad Khan
  • Patent number: 11917058
    Abstract: Intelligent impedance injection modules (IIM)s are currently being used for line balancing and overcoming local disturbances on High Voltage (HV) transmission lines of an HV power grid. These distributed IIMs are connected and/or coupled to the HV transmission lines and operate with a pseudo ground at the voltage of the HV transmission line. In order to operate effectively, the IIMs need to communicate with other distributed IIMs across the three phases of the HV grid and also communicate with local intelligent centers LINCs that connect to and synchronize operations across each group of the distributed IIMs in a local region of the HV power grid. Systems and methods are presented for effective and secure sub-cyclic speed communication to and from the distributed IIMs, distributed IIMs to LINCs and substations to enable coordinated actions. Further the distributed IIMs and LINCs receive GPS signals and use the GPS clock for synchronizing operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Smart Wires Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Garrison Stuber, Paul-Andre Corbeil
  • Patent number: 11735922
    Abstract: An impedance injection unit (IIU) system is coupled to a high-voltage (HV) transmission line. The IIUs are activated in sequences of activation in successive time periods. This injects an impedance waveform onto the HV transmission line. The ordering of IIUs in the sequences of activation is repeatedly changed in successive time periods. This equalizes electrical stress across the IIUs used, leading to overall improvement in IIU system lifetimes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Smart Wires Inc.
    Inventors: Shreesha Adiga Manoor, Michael Thomas Garrison Stuber, Antonio Ginart, Haroon Inam
  • Patent number: 11270167
    Abstract: A hyperspectral analysis computer device is provided. The hyperspectral analysis computer device includes at least one processor in communication with at least one memory device. The hyperspectral analysis computer device is configured to store a plurality of spectral analysis data, receive at least one background item and at least one item to be detected from a user, generate one or more spectral bands for analysis based on the at least one background item, the at least one item to be detected, and the stored plurality of spectral analysis data, receive one or more mission parameters from the user, and determine a probability of success based on the one or more mission parameters and the generated one or more spectral bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: William Thomas Garrison, Mark A. Rivera, David Roderick Gerwe, Todd Harding Tomkinson
  • Publication number: 20220069582
    Abstract: An impedance injection unit (IIU) system is coupled to a high-voltage (HV) transmission line. The IIUs are activated in sequences of activation in successive time periods. This injects an impedance waveform onto the HV transmission line. The ordering of IIUs in the sequences of activation is repeatedly changed in successive time periods. This equalizes electrical stress across the IIUs used, leading to overall improvement in IIU system lifetimes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Shreesha Adiga Manoor, Michael Thomas Garrison Stuber, Antonio Ginart, Haroon Inam
  • Publication number: 20200334503
    Abstract: A hyperspectral analysis computer device is provided. The hyperspectral analysis computer device includes at least one processor in communication with at least one memory device. The hyperspectral analysis computer device is configured to store a plurality of spectral analysis data, receive at least one background item and at least one item to be detected from a user, generate one or more spectral bands for analysis based on the at least one background item, the at least one item to be detected, and the stored plurality of spectral analysis data, receive one or more mission parameters from the user, and determine a probability of success based on the one or more mission parameters and the generated one or more spectral bands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: William Thomas Garrison, Mark A. Rivera, David Roderick Gerwe, Todd Harding Tomkinson
  • Patent number: 10657422
    Abstract: A hyperspectral analysis computer device is provided. The hyperspectral analysis computer device includes at least one processor in communication with at least one memory device. The hyperspectral analysis computer device is configured to store a plurality of spectral analysis data, receive at least one background item and at least one item to be detected from a user, generate one or more spectral bands for analysis based on the at least one background item, the at least one item to be detected, and the stored plurality of spectral analysis data, receive one or more mission parameters from the user, and determine a probability of success based on the one or more mission parameters and the generated one or more spectral bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: William Thomas Garrison, Mark A. Rivera, David Roderick Gerwe, Todd Harding Tomkinson
  • Patent number: 10487272
    Abstract: The invention is directed to utilization of a series of cross-linked 1,4-benzenediamine-co-alkyldiamine polymers and the use of the polymers to remove mercury from a hydrocarbon in fluid form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
    Inventors: Othman Charles Sadeq Othman Al Hamouz, Tawfik Abdo Saleh, Thomas Garrison, Michael Fraim, Mohamad Abdel-Aziz Habib
  • Publication number: 20190316043
    Abstract: The invention is directed to utilization of a series of cross-linked 1,4-benzenediamine-co-alkyldiamine polymers and the use of the polymers to remove mercury from a hydrocarbon in fluid form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS
    Inventors: Othman Charles Sadeq Othman AL-HAMOUZ, Tawfik Abdo Saleh, Thomas Garrison, Michael Fraim, Mohamad Abdel-Aziz Habib
  • Patent number: 10364397
    Abstract: The invention is directed to utilization of a series of cross-linked 1,4-benzenediamine-co-alkyldiamine polymers and the use of the polymers to remove mercury from a hydrocarbon in fluid form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
    Inventors: Othman Charles Sadeq Othman Al Hamouz, Tawfik Abdo Saleh, Thomas Garrison, Michael Fraim, Mohamed Abdel-Aziz Habib
  • Publication number: 20180307949
    Abstract: A hyperspectral analysis computer device is provided. The hyperspectral analysis computer device includes at least one processor in communication with at least one memory device. The hyperspectral analysis computer device is configured to store a plurality of spectral analysis data, receive at least one background item and at least one item to be detected from a user, generate one or more spectral bands for analysis based on the at least one background item, the at least one item to be detected, and the stored plurality of spectral analysis data, receive one or more mission parameters from the user, and determine a probability of success based on the one or more mission parameters and the generated one or more spectral bands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: William Thomas Garrison, Mark A. Rivera, David Roderick Gerwe, Todd Harding Tomkinson
  • Publication number: 20180298290
    Abstract: The invention is directed to utilization of a series of cross-linked 1,4-benzenediamine-co-alkyldiamine polymers and the use of the polymers to remove mercury from a hydrocarbon in fluid form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS
    Inventors: Othman Charles Sadeq Othman AL HAMOUZ, Tawfik Abdo SALEH, Thomas GARRISON, Michael FRAIM, Mohamed Abdel-Aziz HABIB
  • Patent number: 9724588
    Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed towards collecting and recording sensor data pertaining to physical contact experienced by players in a contact sport (e.g., football). The data can be collected and recorded through the use of one or more sensors worn by the player. In some cases, the sensor data can be associated with in-game video recordings of physical contact experienced by the players. Information about the physical contact can be displayed for users to view via a graphical user interface. Warnings may also be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: PROSPORTS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: John E. Cronin, Nick Reasner, Maxx Thomas Garrison, Demaurice Fitzgerald Smith, Ahmad E. Nassar
  • Publication number: 20160027399
    Abstract: Mobile computing device technology and systems and methods using the same are described herein. In particular, mobile computing devices that may serve as a processing component of a disaggregated computing system described, non-integral screens that may be paired with the mobile computing devices, and systems and methods using such devices and screens are described. In some embodiments, the mobile computing device technology includes a mobile computing device that lacks an integral screen, but which is capable of throwing at least video information to a non-integral target screen, e.g., via a paired connection established over a wired or wireless communication interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew ADILETTA, Myles WILDE, Michael F. FALLON, William R. WHEELER, Thomas GARRISON, Aaron GORIUS, Chengda YANG
  • Publication number: 20130294284
    Abstract: A new device is deployed to an area in which a network is provided. The new device may join the network using a single handshake via a neighboring device that is a member of the network and register with a network management system managing the network. If the network is overloaded or has limited bandwidth remaining, the network may refuse to admit the new device, or if the new device is isolated, may force some devices that are members of the network to leave or migrate from the network to allow the isolated device to join the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Itron, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Popa, Mehdi Mani, Michael Thomas Garrison Stuber
  • Publication number: 20130294230
    Abstract: A new device is deployed to an area in which a network is provided. The new device may join the network using a single handshake via a neighboring device that is a member of the network and register with a network management system managing the network. If the network is overloaded or has limited bandwidth remaining, the network may refuse to admit the new device, or if the new device is isolated, may force some devices that are members of the network to leave or migrate from the network to allow the isolated device to join the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Itron, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Popa, Bastien Mainaud, Mehdi Mani, Viet-Hung Nguyen, Michael Thomas Garrison Stuber
  • Publication number: 20090254427
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying information about an entity through Web site software. The entity may be a business or service. Information about the entity can be determined by processing attributes known about the entity, such as a name, service or other keywords. For example, user comes to the site, selects their desired state, city, and category. At that point the user clicks the “Search” button and is directed to a second page where they find a list of listing results. The user selects the desired listing and is then directed to a third page. This page is a full-page advertisement for the one business selected from the search results. A database of Web sites associated with categories is created by businesses adding their own business to the database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: Thomas Garrison
  • Patent number: 7101182
    Abstract: A prophy angle comprising a body, a drive system, and a paste feed assembly. The body includes a cylinder and a head portion associated with the cylinder. The drive system extends through the body and includes a drive shaft assembly and a cup shaft assembly. The drive shaft assembly extends through the cylinder. The cup shaft assembly extends through the head portion. The cup shaft assembly is coupled to the drive shaft assembly and further includes a prophy cup disposed at one end thereof. The prophy cup is in fluid communication with the body. The paste feed assembly includes a piston assembly and a piston movement assembly. The piston movement assembly includes a handle member. The handle member includes a second end associated with the piston assembly, a first end distally spaced therefrom and a pivot point positioned therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Garrison Dental Solutions
    Inventors: Thomas Garrison, Robert Anderson, David Allen Dunlap, Willard L Van Harn
  • Patent number: D763449
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Ultradent Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Scot N. Andersen, Merry Suzanne Wilson, Ryan G. Noel, Steve Peterson, Thomas Garrison
  • Patent number: D808020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Ultradent Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Scot N. Andersen, Merry Suzanne Wilson, Ryan G. Noel, Steve Peterson, Thomas Garrison, Robert W. Anderson, Derek Gorter