Patents by Inventor Thomas Guy
Thomas Guy 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).
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Patent number: 9186177Abstract: A surgical device is described. The surgical device may comprise a rotatable cutter configured to cut tissue for insertion of a cannula, and a first driver configured to be driven by a motor arrangement and to rotate the cutter. The surgical device may further include, for example, the cannula, at least one of the rotatable cutter and the first driver being disposed in a bore of the cannula. In one embodiment, the rotatable cutter may include an auger having a cutting thread. In another embodiment, the rotatable cutter may include a disk-shaped blade.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Michael P. Whitman, John E. Burbank, Jeremy Hill, Thomas Guy
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Publication number: 20150319602Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for managing the automatic provision of a subscriber network identifier from a central network server to a subscribed communication device, the method comprising receiving notification at the central server relating to a change in the current location for the subscribed device, and determining from the notification whether a new subscriber network identifier is to be provisioned from the central server. The method further comprises selecting a subscriber network identifier on the basis of the current location, if the determining step has determined that a new subscriber network identifier is to be provisioned, and outputting the selected subscriber network identifier for transmission to the subscribed device. The present invention also relates to managing the automatic connection of a subscribed communication device to a network, where a preferred network and preferred subscriber network identifier may be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: James Peter Tagg, Edward Thomas Guy, III, Timothy Paul Evans, Robert Snijder, Igor Borisoglebski, Alistair James Campbell, Claudio Sequeira
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Publication number: 20150288790Abstract: A method of ordering contact information for a communications device comprises the following steps. Contact information is associated with a plurality of events associated with the communications device. A contact interaction history is determined from the plurality of events and associated contact information. Contact information is ordered on the basis of the contact interaction history. A suitable system, in which some or all of these steps may be carried out remotely from the communications device, is also described. An alternative method is described which involves determining a current communications device state and ordering the contact information for presentation in dependence on one or more variables of the current communications device state.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: James Tagg, Edward Thomas Guy, III, Adam Linford
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Patent number: 9131055Abstract: A method of recording media transmitted to or from a first party communicating through one of a plurality of mobile telecommunications networks with a second party is described. Either the first party or the second party initiates a call with the other party. One of a set of call splitters distributed through the plurality of telecommunications networks is then determined to be a local call splitter to one of the parties. A connection is then established between the first party and the local call splitter to split the call into a recording part and a call part. The call part is routed between the first party and the second party via the call splitter to provide transmission of media between the first party and the second party, and the recording part is provided by the local call splitter to a recording service associated with the first party.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Truphone LimitedInventors: James Tagg, Timothy Paul Evans, Igor Borisoglebski, James Edward Body, Edward Thomas Guy, III
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Patent number: 9113308Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for managing the automatic provision of a subscriber network identifier from a central network server to a subscribed communication device, the method comprising receiving notification at the central server relating to a change in the current location for the subscribed device, and determining from the notification whether a new subscriber network identifier is to be provisioned from the central server. The method further comprises selecting a subscriber network identifier on the basis of the current location, if the determining step has determined that a new subscriber network identifier is to be provisioned, and outputting the selected subscriber network identifier for transmission to the subscribed device. The present invention also relates to managing the automatic connection of a subscribed communication device to a network, where a preferred network and preferred subscriber network identifier may be used.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Truphone LimitedInventors: James Peter Tagg, Edward Thomas Guy, III, Timothy Paul Evans, Robert Snijder, Igor Borisoglebski, Alistair James Campbell, Claudio Sequeria
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Patent number: 9055971Abstract: A surgical device is described. The surgical device may comprise a rotatable cutter configured to cut tissue for insertion of a cannula, and a first driver configured to be driven by a motor arrangement and to rotate the cutter. The surgical device may further include, for example, the cannula, at least one of the rotatable cutter and the first driver being disposed in a bore of the cannula. In one embodiment, the rotatable cutter may include an auger having a cutting thread. In another embodiment, the rotatable cutter may include a disk-shaped blade.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Michael P. Whitman, John P. Burbank, Jeremy Hill, Thomas Guy
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Publication number: 20140155040Abstract: A method of recording media transmitted to or from a first party communicating through one of a plurality of mobile telecommunications networks with a second party is described. Either the first party or the second party initiates a call with the other party. One of a set of call splitters distributed through the plurality of telecommunications networks is then determined to be a local call splitter to one of the parties. A connection is then established between the first party and the local call splitter to split the call into a recording part and a call part. The call part is routed between the first party and the second party via the call splitter to provide transmission of media between the first party and the second party, and the recording part is provided by the local call splitter to a recording service associated with the first party.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Panasonic CorporationInventors: James Tagg, Timothy Paul Evans, Igor Borisoglebski, James Edward Body, Edward Thomas Guy, III
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Publication number: 20130249844Abstract: A system and method for input device layout is provided. The input device may be a soft or physical keyboard. The input device is laid out based on contact points provided by one or more users. A layout unit determines optimal size and location of inputs on the input device. A one line keyboard is also provided. A disambiguation utility is also provided. An adaptive input device is also provided. In a further aspect, a disambiguation utility is provided for disambiguating input provided on an input device. An input device comprising a combination of a soft input device and physical inputs is provided. A soft keyboard comprising one or more soft keys and one or more gesture based inputs is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: 1LINE INCORPORATEDInventors: Frank Chun Yat LI, Khai Nhut Truong, Richard Thomas Guy, Koji Yatani
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Patent number: 8406758Abstract: There present invention relates to a method for managing the automatic provision of a subscriber network identifier from a central network server to a subscribed communication device, the method comprising receiving notification at the central server relating to a change in the current location for the subscribed device, and determining from the notification whether a new subscriber network identifier is to be provisioned from the central server. The method further comprises selecting a subscriber network identifier on the basis of the current location, if the determining step has determined that a new subscriber network identifier is to be provisioned, and outputting the selected subscriber network identifier for transmission to the subscribed device. The present invention also relates to managing the automatic connection of a subscribed communication device to a network, where a preferred network and preferred subscriber network identifier may be used.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Inventors: James Peter Tagg, Edward Thomas Guy, III, Timothy Paul Evans, Robert Snijder, Igor Borisoglebski, Alistair James Campbell, Claudio Miguel Canario Sequeira
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Publication number: 20120282924Abstract: There present invention relates to a method for managing the automatic provision of a subscriber network identifier from a central network server to a subscribed communication device, the method comprising receiving notification at the central server relating to a change in the current location for the subscribed device, and determining from the notification whether a new subscriber network identifier is to be provisioned from the central server. The method further comprises selecting a subscriber network identifier on the basis of the current location, if the determining step has determined that a new subscriber network identifier is to be provisioned, and outputting the selected subscriber network identifier for transmission to the subscribed device. The present invention also relates to managing the automatic connection of a subscribed communication device to a network, where a preferred network and preferred subscriber network identifier may be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2010Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventors: James Peter Tagg, Edward Thomas Guy III, Timothy Paul Evans, Robert Snijder, Igor Borisoglebski, Alistair James Campbell, Claudio Miguel Canario Sequeira
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Publication number: 20110173001Abstract: When a subscriber's phone is sent a SMS message from any other Public Switch Telephone Network user, a voice call to the subscriber's phone is placed, and upon answering, the SMS message is translated into speech. A jargon translator is employed to convert SMS language into corresponding words. Once the message has been played, the subscriber receiving it may verbally request the opportunity to send a reply to the message by audibly speaking a response. The response is matched against an internal phrasebook to accurately transcribe the message. Transcription performance is improved by allowing each subscriber to provide a personal phrasebook which is combined with the internal one. However, if the spoken message is complex or not recognized, the message can be automatically relayed to a human agent for manual transcription.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: CLEVERSPOKE, INCInventors: Edward Thomas Guy, III, Carl S. Ford
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Publication number: 20110166587Abstract: A surgical device is described. The surgical device may comprise a rotatable cutter configured to cut tissue for insertion of a cannula, and a first driver configured to be driven by a motor arrangement and to rotate the cutter. The surgical device may further include, for example, the cannula, at least one of the rotatable cutter and the first driver being disposed in a bore of the cannula. In one embodiment, the rotatable cutter may include an auger having a cutting thread. In another embodiment, the rotatable cutter may include a disk-shaped blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Michael P. Whitman, John E. Burbank, Jeremy Hill, Thomas Guy
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Publication number: 20110144681Abstract: A surgical device is described. The surgical device may comprise a rotatable cutter configured to cut tissue for insertion of a cannula, and a first driver configured to be driven by a motor arrangement and to rotate the cutter. The surgical device may further include, for example, the cannula, at least one of the rotatable cutter and the first driver being disposed in a bore of the cannula. In one embodiment, the rotatable cutter may include an auger having a cutting thread. In another embodiment, the rotatable cutter may include a disk-shaped blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Michael P. Whitman, John E. Burbank, Jeremy Hill, Thomas Guy
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Publication number: 20110144679Abstract: A surgical device is described. The surgical device may comprise a rotatable cutter configured to cut tissue for insertion of a cannula, and a first driver configured to be driven by a motor arrangement and to rotate the cutter. The surgical device may further include, for example, the cannula, at least one of the rotatable cutter and the first driver being disposed in a bore of the cannula. In one embodiment, the rotatable cutter may include an auger having a cutting thread. In another embodiment, the rotatable cutter may include a disk-shaped blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Michael P. Whitman, John P. Burbank, Jeremy Hill, Thomas Guy
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Patent number: 7905897Abstract: A surgical device is described. The surgical device may comprise a rotatable cutter configured to cut tissue for insertion of a cannula, and a first driver configured to be driven by a motor arrangement and to rotate the cutter. The surgical device may further include, for example, the cannula, at least one of the rotatable cutter and the first driver being disposed in a bore of the cannula. In one embodiment, the rotatable cutter may include an auger having a cutting thread. In another embodiment, the rotatable cutter may include a disk-shaped blade.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2002Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Michael P. Whitman, John P. Burbank, Jeremy Hill, Thomas Guy
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Publication number: 20090058805Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for making a more effective presentation to an audience. A method comprises displaying the presentation on a first display screen oriented for viewing by a presenter while facing the audience while also displaying the presentation on a second display screen (or several display screens) oriented for viewing by the audience. The presenter highlights certain aspects of the presentation by using a laser pointer directed at the first display screen which can be done while the presenter faces the audience and without having to turn away from the audience. An image representing the laser light (and any movement thereof) is displayed at a corresponding relative position on the second display screen (or several display screens) for viewing by the audience in conjunction with the presentation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Regina Eunice Groves, Thomas Guy Berry
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Publication number: 20080195433Abstract: Value stream mapping may be achieved by way of an application or software component that receives textual data defining a value stream (and/or other parameters of interest) and generates a value stream map. The application/component may additionally provide value stream analysis based on the received data and/or financial analysis. In some embodiments, multiple value streams may be defined and compared side-by-side.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventors: James Robert Glenn, Kevin Dennis Creehan, Eileen Morton Van Aken, Richard Thomas Guy
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Publication number: 20070062212Abstract: A food dispensing machine includes a product chamber with a dispensing valve connected to the product chamber and having an outlet through which a product contained in the product chamber is dispensed. The product chamber has a cleaning solution inlet connectable to a cleaning solution supply source for receiving cleaning solution into the product chamber. The product chamber further has an ingredient inlet alternatively connectable to either an ingredient supply source or the dispensing valve outlet. When the ingredient inlet is connected to the dispensing valve outlet, a re-circulating flow path is created, allowing for complete cleaning and sanitizing of the product flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Applicant: FBD PARTNERSHIP LPInventors: Jimmy Frank, Thomas Guy, Kristan Dawson, Raymond Glatt, Richard Frankenberger, Carl Martin, Craig Cloud
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Publication number: 20020198554Abstract: A surgical device is described. The surgical device may comprise a rotatable cutter configured to cut tissue for insertion of a cannula, and a first driver configured to be driven by a motor arrangement and to rotate the cutter. The surgical device may further include, for example, the cannula, at least one of the rotatable cutter and the first driver being disposed in a bore of the cannula. In one embodiment, the rotatable cutter may include an auger having a cutting thread. In another embodiment, the rotatable cutter may include a disk-shaped blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2002Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventors: Michael P. Whitman, John P. Burbank, Jeremy Hill, Thomas Guy