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: 11804871
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe a system and method for synchronizing time, frequency, and phase among a plurality of devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: ENSCO, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas Goff, William Todd Faulkner, Robert Barlow Alwood, Bradley David Farnsworth, Edward Joseph Kreinar, David W. A. Taylor, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11777207
    Abstract: A virtual phased-array and associated methods are disclosed for coherent transmission and/or reception of radio signals among antenna elements of the array, where the antenna elements are wirelessly interconnected and one or more of the elements may be moving. In one embodiment, clocks of the antenna elements are synchronized based on a first set of measurements of wireless signal(s) transmitted by one or more of the antenna elements. Relative positions and orientations of the antenna elements are determined based on a second set of measurements of wireless signal(s) transmitted after the synchronizing of the clocks. Weight(s) of a manifold vector are determined based on the relative positions and orientations, to calibrate the manifold vector. A plurality of coherent wireless signals are transmitted via two or more of the antenna elements based on the calibrated manifold vector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: ENSCO, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas Goff, William Todd Faulkner, Michael Lee Picciolo
  • Patent number: 11656316
    Abstract: A position and orientation determining system includes a first radio frequency (RF) device including at least one antenna configured to receive and transmit RF signals, a first radio unit in communication with the at least one antenna, and an inertial measurement unit (IMU).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: ENSCO, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas Goff, Robert Barlow Alwood, William Todd Faulkner, William Petersen Lounsbury
  • Publication number: 20230010006
    Abstract: A position and orientation determining system includes a first radio frequency (RF) device including at least one antenna configured to receive and transmit RF signals, a first radio unit in communication with the at least one antenna, and an inertial measurement unit (IMU).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas GOFF, Robert Barlow ALWOOD, William Todd FAULKNER, William Petersen LOUNSBURY
  • Publication number: 20220294488
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe a system and method for synchronizing time, frequency, and phase among a plurality of devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas GOFF, William Todd FAULKNER, Robert Barlow ALWOOD, Bradley David FARNSWORTH, Edward Joseph KREINAR, David W. A. TAYLOR, JR.
  • Patent number: 11368183
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe a system and method for synchronizing time, frequency, and phase among a plurality of devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: ENSCO, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas Goff, William Todd Faulkner, Robert Barlow Alwood, Bradley David Farnsworth, Edward Joseph Kreinar, David W. A. Taylor, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20210263142
    Abstract: A position and orientation determining system and apparatuses including a first radio frequency (RF) device having a first constellation of antennae including at least two receiving antennae and at least one transmitting antenna, and a first radio unit in communication with the first constellation of antennae, a second RF device having a second constellation of antennae including at least three receiving antennae and at least one transmitting antenna, and a second radio unit in communication with the second constellation of antennae, and a processor operatively coupled to at least one of the first or second RF device and configured to determine a three-dimensional position and three-axis angular orientation of the first RF device relative to the second RF device based on a carrier phase difference (CPD) measurement of distance difference based on signals received between each discrete pair of receiving antennae in the first constellation of antennae and received signals between each discrete pair of receiving
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Barlow ALWOOD, Daniel Thomas GOFF, William Todd FAULKNER, William Petersen LOUNSBURY
  • Publication number: 20210208232
    Abstract: A method of determining a position and orientation of an object including providing a first radio frequency (RF) device having a first constellation of antennae including at least two receiving antennae and at least one transmitting antenna, and a first radio unit in communication with the first constellation of antennae, providing a second RF device having a second constellation of antennae including at least three receiving antennae and at least one transmitting antenna, a second radio unit in communication with the second constellation of antennae, and a processor in communication with the second radio unit and the second constellation of antennae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Barlow ALWOOD, William Todd FAULKNER, Daniel Thomas GOFF, William Petersen LOUNSBURY
  • Publication number: 20210013603
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe systems, methods, and structures for a virtual phased-array for coherent, distributed, and dynamic applications wherein individual elements of the array are wirelessly interconnected and one or more of the elements may be moving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas GOFF, William Todd FAULKNER, Michael Lee PICCIOLO
  • Publication number: 20200403652
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe a system and method for synchronizing time, frequency, and phase among a plurality of devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas GOFF, William Todd FAULKNER, Robert Barlow ALWOOD, Bradley David FARNSWORTH, Edward Joseph KREINAR, David W. A. TAYLOR, JR.
  • 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