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).
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Publication number: 20250105690Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2024Publication date: March 27, 2025Inventors: Thomas H. Hopkins, Felipe J. Castillo, Scott T. Graham, Keith W. Klontz
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Patent number: 12220858Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 17, 2021Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: 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
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Patent number: 12202702Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 11, 2023Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: DIEBOLD NIXDORF INCORPORATEDInventors: 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
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Patent number: 11883852Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 13, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICEInventors: Derek H. Miller, Thomas J. Graham
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Publication number: 20220351534Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Derek H. MILLER, Thomas J. GRAHAM
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Patent number: 11464666Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignees: Innovation Lab, LLC, St. Joseph Health SystemInventors: Mark E. Elzik, Thomas J. Graham, Marc Tewfik Habib, Nicole Marie Weikert, David G. Matsuura, Myk Wayne Lum, Aung Khin Soe Win
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Patent number: 11430243Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 13, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICEInventors: Derek Miller, Thomas J. Graham
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Patent number: 10945851Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Encore Medical, LPInventors: Nicholas J. Katrana, Thomas J. Graham, Brian K. Berelsman, Clinton E. Kehres
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Patent number: 10925742Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Encore Medical, L.P.Inventors: Thomas J. Graham, Nicholas J. Katrana
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Publication number: 20200334455Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Derek MILLER, Thomas J. GRAHAM
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Publication number: 20200030104Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Thomas J. Graham, Nicholas J. Katrana
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Patent number: 10342665Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Encore Medical, L.P.Inventors: Thomas J. Graham, Nicholas J. Katrana
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Publication number: 20190105163Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Nicholas J. Katrana, Thomas J. Graham, Brian K. Berelsman, Clinton E. Kehres
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Patent number: 10231839Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 24, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Encore Medical, L.P.Inventors: Brian K. Berelsman, Kevin T. Stone, Thomas J. Graham, Hill Hastings, Nicholas J. Katrana, Nathan A. Winslow
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Patent number: 10149766Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Encore Medical, LPInventors: Nicholas J. Katrana, Thomas J. Graham, Brian K. Berelsman, Clinton E. Kehres
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Publication number: 20180228637Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2016Publication date: August 16, 2018Applicants: St. Joseph Health System, Innovation Lab, LLCInventors: Mark E. Elzik, Thomas J. Graham, Marc Tewfik Habib, Nicole Marie Weikert, David G. Matsuura, Myk Wayne Lum, Aung Khin Soe Win
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Publication number: 20170239057Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Thomas J. Graham, Nicholas J. Katrana
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Patent number: 9561110Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 18, 2009Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Encore Medical, L.P.Inventors: Thomas J. Graham, Nicholas J. Katrana
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Patent number: 9554836Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic FoundationInventor: Thomas J. Graham
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Patent number: 9414873Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 6, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic FoundationInventors: Thomas J. Graham, Shawn D. Roman, William F. Warrender, Lance N. Terrill, Dinesh Koka, Matthew D. Schultz