Patents by Inventor Thomas Jackson

Thomas Jackson 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).

  • APPARATUS FOR HOLDING RADIOACTIVE OBJECTS
    Publication number: 20140361198
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding radioactive objects includes a base and a central pillar extending upwardly between a bottom end coupled to the base and a top end above the base. A plurality of inner segments are spaced around the central pillar, and a plurality of outer segments are spaced around the inner segments to form pairs. The inner segments, the outer segments and the central pillar may be coupled together to permit limited radial movement of at least one of the segments of each pair. Each pair may define a generally vertical, object-receiving channel arranged between the inner and outer segment of the pair. The segments of each pair may be adapted to bear against an object in the channel of the pair to laterally restrain the object and facilitate heat transfer from the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Malcolm James Clough, Austin Thomas Jackson, Clifford John Joseph Dugal, Daniel Harry Martin, James Edward Allan McGregor, William Thomas Diamond
  • CHARGING COIL SYSTEM FOR A DROP-IN TARGET DEVICE SUCH AS A TOOTHBRUSH
    Publication number: 20140333260
    Abstract: A system and method for charging at least one target device (29) having a secondary coil (27) positionable in a charging receptacle (25) having a primary coil (23) connected to a source of electrical power, wherein the secondary coil of the target device is out of precise alignment with the primary coil when the target device is positioned in the receptacle. A plurality of steering coils (22-22) are arranged around the primary coil. A control circuit (24) changes the magnetic field phase pattern of the steering coils relative to the phase of magnetic field of the primary coil in a selected sequence until the maximum power transfer between the primary coil and the secondary coil is determined. Charging of the target device is continued with the maximum power transfer steering coil phase pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas Jackson Sayles
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING MODIFICATIONS IN A DOCUMENT
    Publication number: 20140203072
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for tracking modifications in a document. One or more fields in the document are defined. The modifications in the document are then tracked. Thereafter, a machine-readable code (MRC) is generated based on the recorded modifications. The MRC is then embedded in the document. The MRC may be scanned any time to view the information on the modifications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas Jackson, Todd W. Schuler, Ross Keptner
  • Method and apparatus for integrated waveguide transmit-receive isolation and filtering
    Patent number: 8779872
    Abstract: A radio is provided for transmit-receive isolation and filtering (INTRIFWA) that are sealed and/or integrally built-in a housing of a transmitter, which can be used in microwave communication systems, including satellite based communications systems and terrestrial based microwave communication systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Hughes Network Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Jackson, Guo Chen, Larry Cronise, Peter Hou, Barre Lankford, Edmund Lott, Ross Thomson
  • Variations on prins-like chemistry to produce 2,5-dimethylhexadiene from isobutanol
    Patent number: 8742187
    Abstract: The method of the present invention provides a high yield pathway to 2,5-dimethylhexadiene from renewable isobutanol, which enables economic production of renewable p-xylene (and subsequently, terephthalic acid, a key monomer in the production of PET) from isobutanol. In addition, the present invention provides methods for producing 2,5-dimethylhexadiene from a variety of feed stocks that can act as “equivalents” of isobutylene and/or isobutyraldehyde including isobutanol, isobutylene oxide, and isobutyl ethers and acetals. Catalysts employed in the present methods that produce 2,5-dimethylhexadiene can also catalyze alcohol dehydration, alcohol oxidation, epoxide rearrangement, and ether and acetal cleavage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: GEVO, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Jackson Taylor, Joshua D. Taylor, Matthew W. Peters, David E. Henton
  • Generating Logical Expressions for Search Queries
    Publication number: 20140032587
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method comprises, by a computer system, receiving a search term, determining a search constraint for a search query, and generating a search query. The search query includes the search term and the search constraint. The search query requires that at least a first number of search results that are returned in response to the search query match both the search term and the search constraint. The search query permits at least a second number of the search results to match only the search term. The computer system provides the search query for a search against a store of data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Sriram Sankar, Ryan Allen Stout, Thomas Jackson
  • Medical article securement system
    Patent number: 8636701
    Abstract: A medical article securement device holds a medical article such as a catheter in position upon the body of a patient and at least inhibits longitudinal movement of the medical article. The securement device includes a retainer, a pair of hinged actuators, and a pair of engagement members coupled with the hinged actuators. Movement of the actuators causes the engagement members to grip at least a portion of a medical article placed within the retainer so as to inhibit longitudinal movement of the medical article with respect to the retainer. The shape of the retainer inhibits lateral and transverse movement of the medical article with respect to a patient's skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Venetec International, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam S. Henry, Clifford A. Wright, Tom Lorenzana, Robert F. Eisele, Thomas Jackson
  • ANTENNA FEEDHORN WITH ONE-PIECE FEEDCAP
    Publication number: 20130342412
    Abstract: An antenna for use with electromagnetic waves includes a waveguide body having an open end and first threads and a cap having second threads which interface with the first threads to press the cap against the open end. The cap includes a cover which covers the open end when the cap is screwed onto the open end using the first and second threads while allowing the electromagnetic waves to pass through the cover. The antenna can be a horn antenna, and can also be a feedhorn antenna used with a reflector in a reflector antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Hughes Network Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas JACKSON, Lawrence CRONISE, Krishna Prakash HARI
  • Method and apparatus for integrated waveguide transmit-receive isolation, filtering, and circular polarization
    Patent number: 8594587
    Abstract: An radio is provided for transmit-receive isolation filtering and circular polarization (INTRIFPWA) that are sealed within a metal housing of a transmitter, which can be used in microwave communication systems, including satellite based communications systems and terrestrial based microwave communication systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Hughes Network Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Jackson, Guo Chen, Larry Cronise, Peter Hou, Barre Lankford, Edmund Lott, Prakash Hari, Arul Thangavelu, Rajesh Joshi, Keith Russell
  • Dynamic web installer
    Patent number: 8539478
    Abstract: A dynamic web installer, in which a user selects components via an external input selector (e.g. a web page) and, based on those selections, generates a custom installer to include only the components requested by the user. The user can then retrieve this installer and perform the installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph Thomas Jackson, Wazim Imrhan Reid, Ashaki Ayanna Ricketts, Teresa Shen Swingler, Nedzad Taljanovic
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING DEADLINE SENSITIVE TASKS
    Publication number: 20130218621
    Abstract: A method, non-transitory computer readable medium and apparatus for managing deadline sensitive tasks are disclosed. For example, the method receives a list of tasks assigned to an employee, monitors a progress of each one of the tasks, determines a critical deadline associated with one of the tasks in the list is reached and removes one or more non-essential permissions of the employee until the one of the tasks in the list is completed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: THOMAS A. JACKSON, Vinayak Kumbhakern, Marsha L. Leech
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PHASE LOCKED LOOP BANDWIDTH EXPANSION
    Publication number: 20130214830
    Abstract: An apparatus for PLL bandwidth expansion including a compensation filter and a phase locked loop, where the compensation filter is programmed with a compensation function derived based on programmable coefficients and parameters of a transmitting device, a frequency response of the phase locked loop, and a wanted frequency response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: HUGHES NETWORKS SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Jackson, George Eapen
  • VARIATIONS ON PRINS-LIKE CHEMISTRY TO PRODUCE 2,5-DIMETHYLHEXADIENE FROM ISOBUTANOL
    Publication number: 20120271082
    Abstract: The method of the present invention provides a high yield pathway to 2,5-dimethylhexadiene from renewable isobutanol, which enables economic production of renewable p-xylene (and subsequently, terephthalic acid, a key monomer in the production of PET) from isobutanol. In addition, the present invention provides methods for producing 2,5-dimethylhexadiene from a variety of feed stocks that can act as “equivalents” of isobutylene and/or isobutyraldehyde including isobutanol, isobutylene oxide, and isobutyl ethers and acetals. Catalysts employed in the present methods that produce 2,5-dimethylhexadiene can also catalyze alcohol dehydration, alcohol oxidation, epoxide rearrangement, and ether and acetal cleavage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: Gevo, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Jackson Taylor, Joshua D. Taylor, Matthew W. Peters, David E. Henton
  • UNIVERSAL CATHETER SECUREMENT DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120197202
    Abstract: A universal device for securing a catheter on a patient includes a base which optionally has one or more locating elements for positioning or securing a catheter or catheter fitting of various shapes or sizes. The base optionally includes a recessed or flat receiving area defined by locating elements arranged to hold or receive a catheter or catheter fitting. Additional locating elements may be positioned elsewhere for receiving or holding a flange or wing of a catheter fitting. A cover is removably or permanently connected to the base and may optionally have one or more top openings for receiving tabs or extensions of a catheter fitting. The cover may optionally include one or more capture ridges for restraining a catheter or catheter fitting of various shapes or sizes on the base or on the retention plate. The cover may also include one or more tabs or contact bars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: Venetec International, Inc.
    Inventors: Clifford A. Wright, Thomas Jackson, Robert F. Eisele, Tom Lorenzana
  • Renewable Xylenes Produced from Bological C4 and C5 Molecules
    Publication number: 20120171741
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preparing renewable and relatively high purity p-xylene from biomass, and from C5 molecules in particular. For example, biomass treated to provide a fermentation feedstock is fermented with a microorganism capable of producing a C5 alcohol such as 3-methyl-1-butanol, followed by dehydration to provide a C5 alkene such as 3-methyl-1-butanol, forming one or more C8 olefins such as 2,5-dimethyl-3-hexene via metathesis, then dehydrocyclizing the C8 olefins in the presence of a dehydrocyclization catalyst to selectively form renewable p-xylene with high overall yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: GEVO, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew W. Peters, Joshua D. Taylor, Thomas Jackson Taylor, Leo E. Manzer
  • COMBINATION PRESSURE THERAPY FOR TREATMENT OF ISCHEMIA AND HEART CONDITIONS, DIABETES, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND CANCER
    Publication number: 20120073577
    Abstract: Methods for administering pressure changes to a user for the treatment and prevention of diseases and conditions are disclosed herein. Methods of administering Cyclic Variations in Altitude Conditioning Sessions (CVAC Session(s)) for the treatment of ischemia, diabetes and associated complications, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: CVAC SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Carl Linton, Allen Ruszkowski, Thomas Jackson Tidwell
  • Universal catheter securement device
    Patent number: 8105290
    Abstract: A universal device for securing a catheter on a patient includes a base which optionally has one or more locating elements for positioning or securing a catheter or catheter fitting of various shapes or sizes. The base optionally includes a recessed or flat receiving area defined by locating elements arranged in any configuration suitable to hold or receive a catheter or catheter fitting, e.g., in a tapering or V shaped formation. Additional locating elements may be positioned elsewhere on the base for receiving or holding a flange or wing of a catheter fitting and preventing its movement in various directions. The base optionally has an angled surface to maintain the desired angle for catheters or catheter fittings in a patient. A cover is removably or permanently connected to the base and may optionally have one or more top openings for receiving tabs or extensions of a catheter fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Venetec International, Inc.
    Inventors: Clifford A. Wright, Thomas Jackson, Robert F. Eisele, Tom Lorenzana
  • Muttiple Use Fabric Conditioning Composition With Blooming Perfume
    Publication number: 20120021959
    Abstract: Multiple use fabric conditioning composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: George Kavin Morgan, III, Thomas Jackson Kirk, Toan Trinh, Zaiyou Liu, Kristin Marie Finley, John William Smith
  • Multiple use fabric conditioning composition with blooming perfume
    Patent number: 8058224
    Abstract: Multiple use fabric conditioning compositions comprising blooming perfume are useful for conditioning fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: George Kavin Morgan, III, Thomas Jackson Kirk, Toan Trinh, Zaiyou Liu, Kristin Marie Finley, John William Smith
  • MEDICAL ARTICLE SECUREMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110264050
    Abstract: A medical article securement device holds a medical article such as a catheter in position upon the body of a patient and at least inhibits longitudinal movement of the medical article. The securement device includes a retainer, a pair of hinged actuators, and a pair of engagement members coupled with the hinged actuators. Movement of the actuators causes the engagement members to grip at least a portion of a medical article placed within the retainer so as to inhibit longitudinal movement of the medical article with respect to the retainer. The shape of the retainer inhibits lateral and transverse movement of the medical article with respect to a patient's skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Venetec International, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam S. Henry, Clifford A. Wright, Tom Lorenzana, Robert F. Eisele, Thomas Jackson