Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Phillip
Thomas J. Phillip 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: 11969759Abstract: System and method are provided where parcels or packages are associated or grouped, into logical group or logical containerization of parcels or packages, without need for physical container, such that parcels or packages can be tracked as a group, for example with a unique group ID. Logical group may be tracked within specified logical zone on conveyor, transported, sorted and/or otherwise processed as unique logical group without need to be contained in physical container. System and method for automated sortation can accumulate set number or set volume of packages, and then process the accumulated set number or volume of packages.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: AEGIS SORTATION LLCInventors: Anthony J. Young, Jeffrey Paul Henley, Kevin Raney, Robert Browder, Marvin Gregory Whitlock, Scott Crance, Ken Ice, Michael Karaglanis, Brian Yount, Barry Sweatt, Thomas M. Phillips, Logan Young
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Patent number: 11476675Abstract: A power unit including multiple generators supplies power to a load or loads that may be variable. The generators can differ, e.g., in generating capacities, rates at which their outputs can be changed, maintenance requirements, and/or different energy-conversion efficiencies. A control unit throttles the generators independently according to a digitally implemented algorithm that may, but need not, use the difference(s) in supplying power to the load. In some cases, the controller regulates monitored power delivered to the load or loads. A power combiner is connected to the outputs of the generators. If desired, a buffer can be used between the generators and the load or loads to provide energy storage that can allow for the load or loads to change at a faster rate than the generators are throttled and for peak loads that temporarily exceed the capacity of the generators.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2016Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Green Light Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Peter Jackson, Thomas J. Phillips, Joseph M. Zlotnicki
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Patent number: 10197277Abstract: Method, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, article, and improvements thereto, with particular regard to chemically heated hot emitter electric generators, and support thereof. Illustratively, there can be a machine including: a first computer system including a digital computer operably associated with an input device, a memory, and an output device, the computer programmed to carry out operations including: receiving, as information input at said input device, input representing chemically heated hot emitter electromagnetic emissions; computing, from said input, output that can be used for, or to facilitate, operation of chemically heated hot emitter generators.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Green Light Industries, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Phillips, Joseph M. Zlotnicki
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Patent number: 9811814Abstract: The technical field includes machine, manufacture, process, and product produced thereby, as well as necessary intermediates, which pertain to power sources, units thereof, computer systems used to facilitate operation of one or more power sources.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: GREENLIGHT INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Thomas J. Phillips, Joseph M. Zlotnicki
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Publication number: 20160268807Abstract: A power unit including multiple generators supplies power to a load or loads that may be variable. The generators can differ, e.g., in generating capacities, rates at which their outputs can be changed, maintenance requirements, and/or different energy-conversion efficiencies. A control unit throttles the generators independently according to a digitally implemented algorithm that may, but need not, use the difference(s) in supplying power to the load. In some cases, the controller regulates monitored power delivered to the load or loads. A power combiner is connected to the outputs of the generators. If desired, a buffer can be used between the generators and the load or loads to provide energy storage that can allow for the load or loads to change at a faster rate than the generators are throttled and for peak loads that temporarily exceed the capacity of the generators.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: Green Light Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Peter Jackson, Thomas J. Phillips, Joseph M. Zlotnicki
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Patent number: 9323299Abstract: A power unit including multiple generators supplies power to a load or loads that may be variable. The generators can differ, e.g., in generating capacities, rates at which their outputs can be changed, maintenance requirements, and/or different energy-conversion efficiencies. A control unit throttles the generators independently according to a digitally implemented algorithm that may, but need not, use the difference(s) in supplying power to the load. In some cases, the controller regulates monitored power delivered to the load or loads. A power combiner is connected to the outputs of the generators. If desired, a buffer can be used between the generators and the load or loads to provide energy storage that can allow for the load or loads to change at a faster rate than the generators are throttled and for peak loads that temporarily exceed the capacity of the generators.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Green Light Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Peter Jackson, Thomas J. Phillips, Joseph Matthew Zlotnicki
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Publication number: 20160042332Abstract: The technical field includes machine, manufacture, process, and product produced thereby, as well as necessary intermediates, which pertain to power sources, units thereof, computer systems used to facilitate operation of one or more power sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: THOMAS J. PHILLIPS, Joseph ZLOTNICKI
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Patent number: 9008873Abstract: Methods and systems for a go/no-go Landing Decision Point (LDP) are disclosed. The methods and systems provide a graphical LDP on a cockpit display that pilots can use to determine whether to continue the landing or execute a go-around. The methods and systems may be implemented in embodiments having an onboard portion, an off-board portion, or both operatively coupled to provide an LDP in a preview/planning mode and real time mode.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Phillips, Jean M. Crane
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Publication number: 20140277785Abstract: Method, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, article, and improvements thereto, with particular regard to chemically heated hot emitter electric generators, and support thereof. Illustratively, there can be a machine including: a first computer system including a digital computer operably associated with an input device, a memory, and an output device, the computer programmed to carry out operations including: receiving, as information input at said input device, input representing chemically heated hot emitter electromagnetic emissions; computing, from said input, output that can be used for, or to facilitate, operation of chemically heated hot emitter generators.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Thomas J. Phillips, Joseph M. Zlotnicki
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Publication number: 20140158177Abstract: A machine, manufacture, article, process, and product produced thereby, as well as necessary intermediates, which in some cases, pertains to power sources, units thereof, etc. Illustratively, the machine can include a convertor, such as a photovoltaic cell, located to produce current that is not essentially steady direct current by repeatedly shadowing the photovoltaic convertor from exposure to radiation such that at least some of the radiation shadowed from the photovoltaic convertor either produces electricity or is reflected to an emitter which subsequently reemits radiation to the photovoltaic convertor or to another photovoltaic convertor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventors: Joseph M. Zlotnicki, Thomas J. Phillips
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Publication number: 20140058576Abstract: A power unit including multiple generators supplies power to a load or loads that may be variable. The generators can differ, e.g., in generating capacities, rates at which their outputs can be changed, maintenance requirements, and/or different energy-conversion efficiencies. A control unit throttles the generators independently according to a digitally implemented algorithm that may, but need not, use the difference(s) in supplying power to the load. In some cases, the controller regulates monitored power delivered to the load or loads. A power combiner is connected to the outputs of the generators. If desired, a buffer can be used between the generators and the load or loads to provide energy storage that can allow for the load or loads to change at a faster rate than the generators are throttled and for peak loads that temporarily exceed the capacity of the generators.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Green Light Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Peter Jackson, Thomas J. Phillips, Joseph Matthew Zlotnicki
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Patent number: 8560150Abstract: Methods and systems for a go/no-go Landing Decision Point (LDP) are disclosed. The methods and systems provide a graphical LDP on a cockpit display that pilots can use to determine whether to continue the landing or execute a go-around. The methods and systems may be implemented in embodiments having an onboard portion, an off-board portion, or both operatively coupled to provide an LDP in a preview/planning mode and real time mode.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2011Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Phillips, Jean M. Crane
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Patent number: 8409404Abstract: A multi-ply absorbent towel made from papermaking fiber comprising at least a first ply and a second ply bonded together, the towel having a basis weight of greater than 30 lbs per 3000 ft2 ream (48.8 gsm) and less than 50 lbs per 3000 ft2 ream (81.4 gsm), wherein the plies are selected and adhered together such that the towel typically exhibits (i) a GM TEA, mm-g/mm2 of greater than [0.00125 (GM Tensile, g/3?)?0.75] and (ii) a GM Tensile Modulus, g/in/%, less than [0.0083 (GM Tensile Strength, g/3?)+15.4] {(i) a GM TEA, mm g/mm2, of greater than [0.00952 (GM Tensile, g/cm)?0.75] and (ii) a GM Tensile Modulus, g/cm/%, less than [0.0249 (GM Tensile Strength, g/cm)+6.06}.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2007Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Frank D. Harper, Joseph H. Miller, Mark L. Robinson, Thomas J. Phillip, Steven L. Edwards
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Publication number: 20100224338Abstract: A multi-ply absorbent towel made from papermaking fiber comprising at least a first ply and a second ply bonded together, the towel having a basis weight of greater than 30 lbs per 3000 ft2 ream (48.8 gsm) and less than 50 lbs per 3000 ft2 ream (81.4 gsm), wherein the plies are selected and adhered together such that the towel typically exhibits (i) a GM TEA, mm-g/mm2 of greater than [0.00125 (GM Tensile, g/3?)?0.75] and (ii) a GM Tensile Modulus, g/in/%, less than [0.0083 (GM Tensile Strength, g/3?)+15.4] {(i) a GM TEA, mm g/mm2, of greater than [0.00952 (GM Tensile, g/cm)?0.75] and (ii) a GM Tensile Modulus, g/cm/%, less than [0.0249 (GM Tensile Strength, g/cm)+6.06}.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2007Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS LPInventors: Frank D. Harper, Joseph H. Miller, Mark L. Robinson, Thomas J. Phillip, Steven L. Edwards