Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Daly
Thomas J. Daly 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: 9978253Abstract: An electric fence monitoring unit and an integrated energizer/monitoring unit with remote control and communication capability using GSM based cellular technology, and a method for the use thereof, is provided. A simple set of commands can be used and sent, such as through text messaging (SMS) or a smartphone application, to control and/or receive information from the monitoring unit including alerts sent to the user in the case of faults or changes in fence loading. The monitoring unit includes a safety mode that uses time dependent voltage detection to detect when a sudden and significant drop in fence voltage has occurred, as may result when an animal becomes trapped or entangled in the fence. When such a large and rapid voltage drop is detected and the safety mode is enabled, the unit automatically de-energizes the electric fence and an alert is sent to the user advising that the fence should be looked at without delay.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Aaron William Lunger, Thomas J. Daly, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180116200Abstract: A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rearming electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a base station that is in communication with a cloud server. When a trap is activated by a rodent trigger it changes from a set state to a kill alert state and initiates a killing cycle. The trap waits a first time period and then sends a notification signal to the base station of trap activation which the base station forwards to the cloud server. The cloud server waits a second predetermined time period before sending a pushed notification to a remote user of the trap's kill alert state. If the trap rearms prior to expiration of the second time period, it alerts the base station which notifies the cloud server. The cloud server updates trap status to the set state and does not send a notification to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher T. Rich, Thomas J. Daly, JR., Aaron W. Lunger
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Publication number: 20180096581Abstract: A long range wireless notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a gateway that can be in communication with a cloud server. The system uses frequencies of less than 1 GHz and data packets with a payload of not more than 256 bytes to enable the status of the traps to be remotely monitored over a wide geographical area with the traps being capable of reporting their status directly to a gateway located up to about 10 miles away.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventor: Thomas J. DALY, JR.
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Publication number: 20180047280Abstract: An electric fence monitoring unit and an integrated energizer/monitoring unit with remote control and communication capability using GSM based cellular technology, and a method for the use thereof, is provided. A simple set of commands can be used and sent, such as through text messaging (SMS) or a smartphone application, to control and/or receive information from the monitoring unit including alerts sent to the user in the case of faults or changes in fence loading. The monitoring unit includes a safety mode that uses time dependent voltage detection to detect when a sudden and significant drop in fence voltage has occurred, as may result when an animal becomes trapped or entangled in the fence. When such a large and rapid voltage drop is detected and the safety mode is enabled, the unit automatically de-energizes the electric fence and an alert is sent to the user advising that the fence should be looked at without delay.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Aaron William Lunger, Thomas J. Daly, JR.
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Patent number: 9743657Abstract: A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rearming electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a base station that is in communication with a cloud server. When a trap is activated by a rodent trigger it changes from a set state to a kill alert state and initiates a killing cycle. The trap waits a first time period and then sends a notification signal to the base station of trap activation which the base station forwards to the cloud server. The cloud server waits a second predetermined time period before sending a pushed notification to a remote user of the trap's kill alert state. If the trap rearms prior to expiration of the second time period, it alerts the base station which notifies the cloud server. The cloud server updates trap status to the set state and does not send a notification to the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher T. Rich, Thomas J. Daly, Aaron W. Lunger
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Patent number: 9658257Abstract: An electric fence monitoring unit and an integrated energizer/monitoring unit with remote control and communication capability using GSM based cellular technology, and a method for the use thereof, is provided. A simple set of commands can be used and sent, such as through text messaging (SMS) or a smartphone application, to control and/or receive information from the monitoring unit including alerts sent to the user in the case of faults or changes in fence loading. The monitoring unit includes a safety mode that uses time dependent voltage detection to detect when a sudden and significant drop in fence voltage has occurred, as may result when an animal becomes trapped or entangled in the fence. When such a large and rapid voltage drop is detected and the safety mode is enabled, the unit automatically de-energizes the electric fence and an alert is sent to the user advising that the fence should be looked at without delay.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Aaron William Lunger, Thomas J. Daly, Jr.
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Patent number: 9630198Abstract: A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants. Remote control by IR signals and RF signals is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher T. Rich, Thomas J. Daly, Jr.
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Patent number: 9622466Abstract: A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2016Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher T. Rich, Thomas J. Daly, Jr.
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Publication number: 20170026338Abstract: A privatized link between an origin server and a content delivery network is provided. A privatized link can be direct connection that does not route over the internet. Another privatized link is one that rotates IP addresses. An origin server may be assigned to use a set of multiple IP addresses for communication with the content delivery network. However, at any given time, the origin server is only using a small number of IP addresses. When one of the IP addresses being used to communicate with the content delivery network comes under attack, the origin server switches to another IP address in the set in order to continue serving content to the content delivery network via an IP address that is not under attack.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Sean A. Leach, Artur Bergman, Thomas J. Daly
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Publication number: 20160219865Abstract: A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher T. RICH, Thomas J. DALY, JR.
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Publication number: 20160199865Abstract: A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants. Remote control by IR signals and RF signals is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher T. RICH, Thomas J. DALY, JR.
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Publication number: 20160192635Abstract: A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rearming electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a base station that is in communication with a cloud server. When a trap is activated by a rodent trigger it changes from a set state to a kill alert state and initiates a killing cycle. The trap waits a first time period and then sends a notification signal to the base station of trap activation which the base station forwards to the cloud server. The cloud server waits a second predetermined time period before sending a pushed notification to a remote user of the trap's kill alert state. If the trap rearms prior to expiration of the second time period, it alerts the base station which notifies the cloud server. The cloud server updates trap status to the set state and does not send a notification to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2015Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Christopher T. RICH, Thomas J. DALY, Aaron W. LUNGER
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Publication number: 20160086475Abstract: A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to each other and to a PC or wireless device. According to one embodiment, each trap is equipped with an RF transceiver and the rodent trapping devices form a mesh network with one another in which the trapping devices act as repeaters so that if one trap loses connectivity with the PC, information from that trap can be transmitted to the PC via another trap. According to an alternative embodiment, the traps individually report directly to the base station or to the base station via one or more repeaters, the repeaters enabling the range of the direct individual reporting configuration to be greatly increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher T. RICH, Thomas J. DALY, Aaron W. LUNGER
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Patent number: 9248464Abstract: A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher Rich, Thomas J. Daly, Jr.
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Patent number: 9242261Abstract: A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants. Remote control by IR signals and RF signals is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher T. Rich, Thomas J. Daly, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140346243Abstract: A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants. Remote control by IR signals and RF signals is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Christopher T. RICH, Thomas J. Daly, JR.
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Publication number: 20140300477Abstract: A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to each other and to a PC or wireless device. According to one embodiment, each trap is equipped with an RF transceiver and the rodent trapping devices form a mesh network with one another in which the trapping devices act as repeaters so that if one trap loses connectivity with the PC, information from that trap can be transmitted to the PC via another trap. According to an alternative embodiment, the traps individually report directly to the base station or to the base station via one or more repeaters, the repeaters enabling the range of the direct individual reporting configuration to be greatly increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Christopher RICH, Thomas J. DALY, JR., Aaron W. LUNGER
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Publication number: 20140263687Abstract: A motion activated water repellant sprinkler device for repelling animals that can be remotely controlled is provided. When the device is in on mode, the user can remotely adjust the sensitivity setting of the motion detector, set a time period for which the sprinkler will continually spray, and turn off the device so that the user can approach the device without being sprayed. The ability to set a particular time period for continuous sprinkler activity allows the motion activated water repellant sprinkler device to be used not only as an animal deterring device but also as a watering device for grass and other plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Christopher RICH, Thomas J. Daly, JR.
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Publication number: 20140085100Abstract: A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to each other and to a PC or wireless device. Each being equipped with an RF transceiver, the rodent trapping devices form a mesh network with one another in which the trapping devices act as repeaters so that if one trap loses connectivity with the PC, information from that trap can be transmitted to the PC via another trap. The system and method can include forwarding trap status data to a remote notification website where the user can review the data. The web server hosting the website can also provide trap status data directly to a smartphone app on a user's smartphone. In addition, the website can send email and text notification to any remote device capable of receiving email or text messages.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Christopher RICH, Thomas J. DALY, JR.
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Patent number: 8445434Abstract: A fusion protein comprising at least one IGF1 variant component and a fusion component (F), and, optionally, a signal sequence, exhibits improved stability relative to the native IGF1 or IGF2 polypeptide. The fusion component (F) may be a multimerizing component, such as an immunoglobulin domain, in particular, the Fc domain of IgG or a heavy chain of IgG. IGF1 variants were shown to have improved ability to increase muscle mass in a subject suffering from muscle atrophy caused by cachexia, immobilization, aging, chronic disease, cancer, hereditary condition, an atrophy-causing agent, and the like. IGF1 variants are also effective in decreasing blood glucose in a subject suffering from diabetes or hyperglycemia.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: David J. Glass, George D. Yancopoulos, Thomas J. Daly, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos