Patents by Inventor Thomas Goff

Thomas Goff 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: 9749783
    Abstract: A wireless device detection computer device for determining the location of wireless device is provided. The WDD computer device includes a processor in communication with a memory. The processor is configured to receive a plurality of status messages from a plurality of anchor points. Each status message of the plurality of status messages includes a received signal strength associated with a first wireless signal received at the corresponding anchor point from a first wireless device. The processor is also configured to determine a plurality of subsets of the plurality of anchor points, determine a potential location of the first wireless device for each of the plurality of subsets, generate a clustering of the plurality of potential locations, select a first group of the plurality of subsets based on the clustering, and calculate a final location of the first wireless device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Rodolfo A. Santiago, Thomas Goff
  • Publication number: 20170195832
    Abstract: A wireless device detection computer device for determining the location of wireless device is provided. The WDD computer device includes a processor in communication with a memory. The processor is configured to receive a plurality of status messages from a plurality of anchor points. Each status message of the plurality of status messages includes a received signal strength associated with a first wireless signal received at the corresponding anchor point from a first wireless device. The processor is also configured to determine a plurality of subsets of the plurality of anchor points, determine a potential location of the first wireless device for each of the plurality of subsets, generate a clustering of the plurality of potential locations, select a first group of the plurality of subsets based on the clustering, and calculate a final location of the first wireless device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Rodolfo A. Santiago, Thomas Goff
  • Publication number: 20080091743
    Abstract: Multiple databases are accessed simultaneously by forwarding scripts in a parallel or “multi-threaded” manner. Results returned in response to the execution of multiple databases are then aggregated for display or storage purposes. These novel features allow for quicker and more efficient management, code deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of databases in computer networks, and permit the retrieval and aggregation of data from multiple databases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Thomas Goff
  • Publication number: 20080016085
    Abstract: Multiple databases are accessed simultaneously by forwarding scripts in a parallel or “multi-threaded” manner. Results returned in response to the execution of multiple databases are then aggregated for display or storage purposes. These novel features allow for quicker and more efficient management, code deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of databases in computer networks, and permit the retrieval and aggregation of data from multiple databases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventor: Thomas Goff
  • Publication number: 20070088706
    Abstract: Multiple databases are accessed simultaneously by forwarding scripts in a parallel or “multi-threaded” manner. Results returned in response to the execution of multiple databases are then aggregated for display or storage purposes. These novel features allow for quicker and more efficient management of databases in computer networks, and permit the retrieval and aggregation of data from multiple databases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventor: Thomas Goff
  • Publication number: 20070060888
    Abstract: An aspiration catheter comprises a catheter body having an aspiration lumen therethrough. The distal opening of the aspiration lumen can be modified in various ways or can have the addition of structure in order to disrupt sealing between the port and material being aspirated. Examples of modifications include slots, castellations, zig-zag features, and other geometries which resist sealing of aspirated material. Blades, rollers, vibrating elements, and other structures may be provided within or around the distal end of the aspiration lumen in order to dislodge and disrupt aspirated material which can seal against the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: KERBEROS PROXIMAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Goff, Michael Orth, Mark Yang, Hung Ha
  • Publication number: 20060276743
    Abstract: The control of fluid introduction into and out of body conduits such as vessels, is of great concern in medicine. As the development of more particular treatments to vessels and organs continues it is apparent that controlled introduction and removal of fluids is necessary. Fluid delivery and removal from such sites, usually referred to as irrigation and aspiration, using fluid exchange devices that control also need to be considerate of potential volume and/or pressure in the vessel or organ are described together with catheter and lumen configurations to achieve the fluid exchange. The devices include several electrically or mechanically controlled embodiments and produce both controlled and localized flow with defined volume exchange ratios for fluid management. The applications in medicine include diagnostic, therapeutic, imaging, and uses for the introduction or removal of concentrations of emboli within body cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: Kerberos Proximal Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: JOHN MacMAHON, THOMAS GOFF, BRIAN COURTNEY
  • Publication number: 20060270974
    Abstract: Solid materials are separated from hollow body structure aspirates using a filter assembly disposed between an aspiration catheter and an aspirate receptacle. Filter elements having different pore or mesh sizes may be used to size classify the separated solid materials. Multiple filter assemblies may be disposed in parallel or series between the aspiration catheter and aspirate receptacle to provide for different levels of size classification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Applicant: KERBEROS PROXIMAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Goff, Mark Yang, Michael Orth, Gary Hulme, John MacMahon
  • Publication number: 20050085769
    Abstract: The control of fluid introduction into and out of body conduits such as vessels, is of great concern in medicine. As the development of more particular treatments to vessels and organs continues it is apparent that controlled introduction and removal of fluids is necessary. Fluid delivery and removal from such sites, usually referred to as irrigation and aspiration, using fluid exchange devices that control also need to be considerate of potential volume and/or pressure in the vessel or organ are described together with catheter and lumen configurations to achieve the fluid exchange. The devices include several electrically or mechanically controlled embodiments and produce both controlled and localized flow with defined volume exchange ratios for fluid management. The applications in medicine include diagnostic, therapeutic, imaging, and uses for the introduction or removal of concentrations of emboli within body cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: John MacMahon, Thomas Goff, Brian Courtney
  • Publication number: 20050020973
    Abstract: The control of fluid introduction into and out of body conduits such as vessels, is of great concern in medicine. As the development of more particular treatments to vessels and organs continues it is apparent that controlled introduction and removal of fluids is necessary. Fluid delivery and removal from such sites, usually referred to as irrigation and aspiration, using fluid exchange devices that control also need to be considerate of potential volume and/or pressure in the vessel or organ are described together with catheter and lumen configurations to achieve the fluid exchange. The devices include several electrically or mechanically controlled embodiments and produce both controlled and localized flow with defined volume exchange ratios for fluid management. The applications in medicine include diagnostic, therapeutic, imaging, and uses for the introduction or removal of concentrations of emboli within body cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: John MacMahon, Thomas Goff, Brian Courtney
  • Publication number: 20050004517
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for effective removal of emboli or harmful fluids during vascular procedures, such as angiography, balloon angioplasty, stent deployment, laser angioplasty, atherectomy, intravascular ultrasonography and other therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. A catheter with an occluder mounted at its distal end creates an occlusion proximal to the lesion. The catheter provides a pathway for introducing a treatment catheter. Prior to, during or subsequent to the procedure, suction is activated to establish retrograde flow to remove emboli from the site. Additionally, a thin catheter with a distal fluid ejection nozzle may be introduced distal to the treatment site to rinse emboli from the treatment site. The suction flow and/or ejected fluid flow may be varied in a pulsatile manner to simulate regular blood flow and/or perturb settled emboli into being captured that may otherwise not be collected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Brian Courtney, John MacMahon, Thomas Goff
  • Patent number: 6543097
    Abstract: A fastening device for a sports article including two portions adapted to be brought closer together. This device which serves to tighten a foot, a wrist, but also a content can be used on an article of footwear, a garment, a backpack, etc. The device includes a strap, one end of which is connected to a first portion of the sports article, which passes in a return connected to a second portion of the sports article. The strap defines a portion between the end of the strap and the return. The device also includes a blocking mechanism, fixed to a second end of the strap, which cooperates with the portion of the strap for the fastening. The blocking mechanism is slidably mounted on the portion of the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Salomon S.A.
    Inventors: Igor Burt, Thomas Goff
  • Publication number: 20010032378
    Abstract: A fastening device for a sports article including two portions adapted to be brought closer together. This device which serves to tighten a foot, a wrist, but also a content can be used on an article of footwear, a garment, a backpack, etc. The device includes a strap, one end of which is connected to a first portion of the sports article, which passes in a return connected to a second portion of the sports article. The strap defines a portion between the end of the strap and the return. The device also includes a blocking mechanism, fixed to a second end of the strap, which cooperates with the portion of the strap for the fastening. The blocking mechanism is slidably mounted on the portion of the strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Applicant: SALOMON S.A.
    Inventors: Igor Burt, Thomas Goff