Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Graham

Thomas J. Graham 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: 20250105690
    Abstract: A stator and a method of fabricating a stator. In various cases, the stator includes an electromagnetic core comprising a stack of laminations. A dielectric layer can be coupled to one of a first or second lamination of the stack of laminations and a heat transfer layer, different from the dielectric layer, can be coupled to the other of the first lamination and the second lamination. An interface between the first lamination and the second lamination comprises the dielectric layer and the heat transfer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas H. Hopkins, Felipe J. Castillo, Scott T. Graham, Keith W. Klontz
  • Patent number: 12220858
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to an abrasive sheet. The abrasive sheet includes a first layer including an abrasive major surface and an opposite second layer defining a second major surface. The second major surface includes a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from the second major surface. The protrusions include a first polymer component having at least one of a Shore A hardness ranging from about 5 to about 100 and a Shore D hardness ranging from about 1 to about 70. The first layer and the second layer are directly joined to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Paul D. Graham, Douglas A. Davis, Thomas E. Pahl, John G. Petersen, Graham M. Clarke, James J. Kobe, Thomas B. Galush, Charles R. Wald, Brian W. Lueck
  • Patent number: 12202702
    Abstract: A sensing apparatus can be configured to detect an edge of a paper that is received by an automated transaction machine (ATM). The paper can move along a path located inside the ATM, the path having opposite first and second sides. The sensing apparatus can include a light emitter and a light detector on the first side of the path, with the light emitter positioned so that it can emit light across the path to the second side. The light detector can be configured to detect light from the light emitter and can emit a signal corresponding to an amount of detected light. The sensing apparatus can also include a control circuit that can control a flow of power to the light emitter, and the control circuit can also receive the signal emitted by the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: DIEBOLD NIXDORF INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David Z Few, Boley Clinton, Marko Savcic, Michael J Harty, Ken Turocy, Thomas A Vankirk, Aaron Christopher Graham, David Nikkel, Jasen James Smolk, William Daniel Beskitt
  • Patent number: 11883852
    Abstract: Provided herein are processing systems, computer readable media, and methods for processing undeliverable delivery items. A system includes a camera and a hardware processor operably connected to the camera and configured to perform operations that include capturing, using the camera, an image of a delivery item that is undeliverable to an intended recipient or at an intended delivery location, the image including an address of the intended recipient. The operations also include embedding, by the hardware processor, processing data with the image to thereby generate an embedded image as a printable file, the embedded image including the image of the delivery item framed by a template area that includes a reason for the delivery item being undeliverable. The operations also include notifying a sender of the delivery item that the delivery item is undeliverable via a hard copy printout of the embedded image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
    Inventors: Derek H. Miller, Thomas J. Graham
  • Publication number: 20220351534
    Abstract: Provided herein are processing systems, computer readable media, and methods for processing undeliverable delivery items. A system includes a camera and a hardware processor operably connected to the camera and configured to perform operations that include capturing, using the camera, an image of a delivery item that is undeliverable to an intended recipient or at an intended delivery location, the image including an address of the intended recipient. The operations also include embedding, by the hardware processor, processing data with the image to thereby generate an embedded image as a printable file, the embedded image including the image of the delivery item framed by a template area that includes a reason for the delivery item being undeliverable. The operations also include notifying a sender of the delivery item that the delivery item is undeliverable via a hard copy printout of the embedded image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Derek H. MILLER, Thomas J. GRAHAM
  • Patent number: 11464666
    Abstract: A hand elevation device is described that can position and secure a recovering hand and/or wrist for improved recovery. For example, the hand elevation device can secure a hand and/or wrist that has been operated on or injured in a therapeutic position. The therapeutic position can include the hand being positioned above an elevation line. The elevation line can include a horizontal line that intersects the heart of the user wearing the hand elevation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignees: Innovation Lab, LLC, St. Joseph Health System
    Inventors: Mark E. Elzik, Thomas J. Graham, Marc Tewfik Habib, Nicole Marie Weikert, David G. Matsuura, Myk Wayne Lum, Aung Khin Soe Win
  • Patent number: 11430243
    Abstract: Provided herein are processing systems including a camera that is arranged to capture an image of a delivery item. The system also includes a hardware processor that is operably connected to the camera and that is configured to perform operations that include capturing, using the camera, an image of a delivery item that is undeliverable to an intended recipient or at an intended delivery location, where the image includes an address of the intended recipient. The operations also include embedding, by the hardware processor, processing data with the image of the delivery item to thereby generate an embedded image, and notifying a sender of the delivery item that the delivery item is undeliverable using the embedded image. Also provided herein are related computer readable media and methods of processing delivery items that are undeliverable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
    Inventors: Derek Miller, Thomas J. Graham
  • Patent number: 10945851
    Abstract: An elbow prosthesis includes a capitellar implant having an articulating head and a stem. The articulating head includes a first passage along a first axis, a second passage along a second axis, and a receiving groove. The stem includes a proximal end and a connecting end. The connecting end includes a curved body having a bore. The curved body selectively mates with the receiving groove such that the bore axially aligns with the first axis of the first passage in an assembled position for collectively receiving a securing member. The second axis is located between the first axis and the proximal end of the stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Encore Medical, LP
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Katrana, Thomas J. Graham, Brian K. Berelsman, Clinton E. Kehres
  • Patent number: 10925742
    Abstract: An elbow prosthesis constructed in accordance to one example of the present teachings can include a capitellar implant having an articulating head and a stem. The articulating head can have a first articulating surface positioned generally between a lateral side and a medial side. A passage can extend through the articulating head from the lateral side to the medial side. The articulating head can define a counterbore formed at the lateral side and that is concentric with the passage. According to other features, the elbow prosthesis can include a coronoid implant that has a body and a stem. The body can have a superior articulating surface that includes a central ridge and an anterior buttress. The central ridge can be configured to accommodate articulation with a trochlea in an implanted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Encore Medical, L.P.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Graham, Nicholas J. Katrana
  • Publication number: 20200334455
    Abstract: Provided herein are processing systems including a camera that is arranged to capture an image of a delivery item. The system also includes a hardware processor that is operably connected to the camera and that is configured to perform operations that include capturing, using the camera, an image of a delivery item that is undeliverable to an intended recipient or at an intended delivery location, where the image includes an address of the intended recipient. The operations also include embedding, by the hardware processor, processing data with the image of the delivery item to thereby generate an embedded image, and notifying a sender of the delivery item that the delivery item is undeliverable using the embedded image. Also provided herein are related computer readable media and methods of processing delivery items that are undeliverable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Derek MILLER, Thomas J. GRAHAM
  • Publication number: 20200030104
    Abstract: An elbow prosthesis constructed in accordance to one example of the present teachings can include a capitellar implant having an articulating head and a stem. The articulating head can have a first articulating surface positioned generally between a lateral side and a medial side. A passage can extend through the articulating head from the lateral side to the medial side. The articulating head can define a counterbore formed at the lateral side and that is concentric with the passage. According to other features, the elbow prosthesis can include a coronoid implant that has a body and a stem. The body can have a superior articulating surface that includes a central ridge and an anterior buttress. The central ridge can be configured to accommodate articulation with a trochlea in an implanted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas J. Graham, Nicholas J. Katrana
  • Patent number: 10342665
    Abstract: An elbow prosthesis constructed in accordance to one example of the present teachings can include a capitellar implant having an articulating head and a stem. The articulating head can have a first articulating surface positioned generally between a lateral side and a medial side. A passage can extend through the articulating head from the lateral side to the medial side. The articulating head can define a counterbore formed at the lateral side and that is concentric with the passage. According to other features, the elbow prosthesis can include a coronoid implant that has a body and a stem. The body can have a superior articulating surface that includes a central ridge and an anterior buttress. The central ridge can be configured to accommodate articulation with a trochlea in an implanted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Encore Medical, L.P.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Graham, Nicholas J. Katrana
  • Publication number: 20190105163
    Abstract: An elbow prosthesis includes a capitellar implant having an articulating head and a stem. The articulating head includes a first passage along a first axis, a second passage along a second axis, and a receiving groove. The stem includes a proximal end and a connecting end. The connecting end includes a curved body having a bore. The curved body selectively mates with the receiving groove such that the bore axially aligns with the first axis of the first passage in an assembled position for collectively receiving a securing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Katrana, Thomas J. Graham, Brian K. Berelsman, Clinton E. Kehres
  • Patent number: 10231839
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for replacing a selected portion of the anatomy is described. In particular, a prosthesis can be provided to replace a portion of an articulating joint, such as an elbow. The apparatus can be modular for various reasons and each of the modular portions can include a different dimension to achieve a selected result. For example, the prosthesis can achieve a different size condylar replacement, a selected offset, a selected articulation, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Encore Medical, L.P.
    Inventors: Brian K. Berelsman, Kevin T. Stone, Thomas J. Graham, Hill Hastings, Nicholas J. Katrana, Nathan A. Winslow
  • Patent number: 10149766
    Abstract: An elbow prosthesis includes a capitellar implant having an articulating head and a stem. The articulating head includes a first passage along a first axis, a second passage along a second axis, and a receiving groove. The stem includes a proximal end and a connecting end. The connecting end includes a curved body having a bore. The curved body selectively mates with the receiving groove such that the bore axially aligns with the first axis of the first passage in an assembled position for collectively receiving a securing member. The second axis is located between the first axis and the proximal end of the stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Encore Medical, LP
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Katrana, Thomas J. Graham, Brian K. Berelsman, Clinton E. Kehres
  • Publication number: 20180228637
    Abstract: A hand elevation device is described that can position and secure a recovering hand and/or wrist for improved recovery. For example, the hand elevation device can secure a hand and/or wrist that has been operated on or injured in a therapeutic position. The therapeutic position can include the hand being positioned above an elevation line. The elevation line can include a horizontal line that intersects the heart of the user wearing the hand elevation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicants: St. Joseph Health System, Innovation Lab, LLC
    Inventors: Mark E. Elzik, Thomas J. Graham, Marc Tewfik Habib, Nicole Marie Weikert, David G. Matsuura, Myk Wayne Lum, Aung Khin Soe Win
  • Publication number: 20170239057
    Abstract: An elbow prosthesis constructed in accordance to one example of the present teachings can include a capitellar implant having an articulating head and a stem. The articulating head can have a first articulating surface positioned generally between a lateral side and a medial side. A passage can extend through the articulating head from the lateral side to the medial side. The articulating head can define a counterbore formed at the lateral side and that is concentric with the passage. According to other features, the elbow prosthesis can include a coronoid implant that has a body and a stem. The body can have a superior articulating surface that includes a central ridge and an anterior buttress. The central ridge can be configured to accommodate articulation with a trochlea in an implanted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas J. Graham, Nicholas J. Katrana
  • Patent number: 9561110
    Abstract: An elbow prosthesis constructed in accordance to one example of the present teachings can include a capitellar implant having an articulating head and a stem. The articulating head can have a first articulating surface positioned generally between a lateral side and a medial side. A passage can extend through the articulating head from the lateral side to the medial side. The articulating head can define a counterbore formed at the lateral side and that is concentric with the passage. According to other features, the elbow prosthesis can include a coronoid implant that has a body and a stem. The body can have a superior articulating surface that includes a central ridge and an anterior buttress. The central ridge can be configured to accommodate articulation with a trochlea in an implanted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Encore Medical, L.P.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Graham, Nicholas J. Katrana
  • Patent number: 9554836
    Abstract: A bone fixation device comprises an elongated body. The elongated body includes a first end portion with a coil and an opposite second end portion with an elongated tail. The second end portion also includes an attachment portion configured for engagement with a fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventor: Thomas J. Graham
  • Patent number: 9414873
    Abstract: Systems for modular bone fixation may include first, second, and at least one third portion to aid in fracture reduction, simplify the surgical procedure, increase fracture fixation strength, and reduce irritation to the patient caused by the implant. In some examples, the at least one third portion may be separable from the first and second portions to further simplify the surgical procedure and reduce irritation to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Graham, Shawn D. Roman, William F. Warrender, Lance N. Terrill, Dinesh Koka, Matthew D. Schultz