Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Hale

Thomas J. Hale 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: 11599243
    Abstract: A system for activating a screen cleaning mode for a user interface associated with a work machine includes a display screen associated with the user interface, the display screen being configured to display a control panel including a plurality of control icons for controlling one or more operations of the work machine. The system also includes a controller communicably coupled to the display screen. The controller is configured to receive a user input for activating the screen cleaning mode. The controller is also configured to switch the control panel to an inactive state. The control panel is switched to the inactive state based on a masking of the plurality of control icons. The controller is further configured to display a clean-up panel on the display screen. The clean-up panel includes a screen clean timer and a deactivation icon for deactivating the screen cleaning mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Philip Neathery, Thomas J. Hale, Keith Folken, Meghna Prasad
  • Patent number: 7476189
    Abstract: An exercise device includes a deflatable spherical exercise ball mounted on a frame for rotation above a support surface that supports the frame so that the ball rotates freely without interference from the support surface. The frame is foldable so that when the ball is deflated, the frame may be stored in a space substantially smaller than the space occupied by the exercise device when in a fully deployed configuration. A first pair of inclined tubes is pivotally connected to one another at their respective upper ends so that they collectively form an inverted ā€œVā€ shape when the device is fully deployed. A second pair of inclined tubes is transversely opposed to the first pair of inclined tubes. A forward base includes foot restraints. The first and second pairs of inclined tubes are coplanar with the forward base when the device is folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Halez LLC
    Inventor: Thomas J. Hale
  • Patent number: 7311644
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus for developing strength and flexibility of the arms, legs, back and abdominals of the user. The exercise apparatus is an adaptation of the exercise ball or Swiss ball. The exercise apparatus includes a large, spherically-shaped, resilient ball, a frame and a pair of connectors, the connectors rotatably connecting the ball to the frame. Various attachments may be placed on the frame to allow the user to grasp the apparatus or lock their feet to prevent unwanted motion. A mechanism can also be included in the connectors allowing the user to selectively adjust the rotation to a desired degree of resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Hale Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Hale
  • Patent number: 7118517
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus for developing strength and flexibility of the arms, legs, back and abdominals of the user. The exercise apparatus is an adaptation of the exercise ball or Swiss ball. The exercise apparatus includes a large, spherically-shaped, resilient ball, a frame and a pair of connectors, the connectors rotatably connecting the ball to the frame. Various attachments may be placed on the frame to allow the user to grasp the apparatus or lock their feet to prevent unwanted motion. A mechanism can also be included in the connectors allowing the user to selectively adjust the rotation to a desired degree of resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Inventor: Thomas J. Hale
  • Patent number: 5807574
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions of and methods of manufacture of controlled release formulations obtained by mixing molten drugs with molten additives to produce homogeneous drug-additive composites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Howard Cheskin, Thomas J. Hale, Kurt G. Van Scoik, Ji Zhou