Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Jones

Thomas M. Jones 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: 20230287284
    Abstract: Systems and methods for producing a decarbonized blue hydrogen gas for cracking operations utilizing a standard separation process, such as Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA), to separate a tail gas mixture of hydrogen and hydrocarbons into hydrogen gas and a PSA effluent that is used in a hydrogen generation unit to produce the decarbonized blue hydrogen gas for cracking operations
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Bechtel Energy Technologies & Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210229966
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the disclosure can include methods, apparatus, and systems for winching a load. The embodiments can include coupling a cable to a vehicle. The cable can be extended and retracted via a motor. The embodiments can include a vertical mast extending, for example, above the height of the vehicle, and the mast can be coupled to the motor. The top end of the mast can include a pivotable pulley allowing, for example, winching a load located in any direction relative to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Thomas M. Jones
  • Patent number: 9878428
    Abstract: A torque wrench includes a solenoid driven release mechanism and a transceiver for wirelessly transmitting and receiving parameter set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Lehnert, John M. Schiappacasse, Lawrence J. Lehnert, Thomas M. Jones, Park Insik
  • Publication number: 20160129569
    Abstract: A torque wrench includes a solenoid driven release mechanism and a transceiver for wirelessly transmitting and receiving parameter set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Mark W. LEHNERT, John M. SCHIAPPACASSE, Lawrence J. LEHNERT, Thomas M. JONES, PARK Insik
  • Publication number: 20150110929
    Abstract: Present embodiments generally relate to packaging for instant beverage components, such as instant coffee. In some embodiments, the packaging includes a single-serve beverage cartridge for use with a single-serve coffee brewer. In some embodiments, the cartridge includes a cup, a lid, and a single serving of instant coffee or another instant beverage component. In some embodiments, the cartridge is configured to be pierced by one or more piercing members, which can provide an opening for liquid to flow into and/or out of the cartridge. In certain instances, the cartridge includes an insert configured to facilitate mixing of the instant beverage component with the liquid. In some embodiments, the instant beverage component is compressed. In certain embodiments, the cartridge does not include a filter or a barrier configured to retain non-liquid matter within the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Paul N. Camera, Thomas M. Jones, Mary K. Wagner, Urano A. Robinson, J. Marcio da Cruz
  • Publication number: 20120070542
    Abstract: Present embodiments generally relate to a single-serve beverage cartridge for use with a single-serve coffee brewer. In some embodiments, the cartridge includes a cup, a lid, and a single serving of instant coffee or another instant beverage component. In some embodiments, the cartridge is configured to be pierced by one or more piercing members, which can provide an opening for liquid to flow into and/or out of the cartridge. In certain instances, the cartridge includes an insert configured to facilitate mixing of the instant beverage component with the liquid. In some embodiments, the instant beverage component is compressed. In certain embodiments, the cartridge does not include a filter or a barrier configured to retain non-liquid matter within the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: Starbucks Corporation d/b/a Starbucks Coffee Company
    Inventors: Paul N. Camera, Thomas M. Jones, Mary K. Wagner
  • Patent number: 8126820
    Abstract: A method for managing trust level in a community comprises selecting a data provider and a data entry entity from the community, wherein the community comprises data providers providing provided data, data entry entity providers providing data entry entities, and reviewers, obtaining provided data and a trust level of the provided data from the data provider, retrieving a data entry quality level of the selected data entry entity from a community system, wherein the community system comprises data entry quality levels corresponding to the data entry entities, and determining a data source trust level based on the trust level of the provided data and the data entry quality level of the selected data entry entity, wherein the data source trust level indicates validity of data produced by the selected data entry entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Intuit Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Talan, Jeffrey O. Pfeiffer, Frederick M. Mozer, Mark A. Johnson, Thomas M. Jones
  • Patent number: 8070110
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of sink support systems. An exemplary embodiment includes a cross-member having respective first and second cross-member attachment structures attached at respective ends. First and second mount brackets are configured for attachment to a vertical surface of the support structure. Each of the cross-member attachment structures is configured to engage a corresponding mount bracket to vertically support the cross-member. The cross-member has a plurality of leveling devices to support the sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas M. Jones, E. Wayne Lytle
  • Patent number: 7698753
    Abstract: A sink setting cross-member supports a non-linear sink support surface relative to a support structure. In an exemplary embodiment, the cross-member includes a first bracket portion at a first bracket end, and a second bracket portion at a second bracket end. A support portion is disposed between the first bracket portion and the second bracket portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas M. Jones, E. Wayne Lytle
  • Publication number: 20100090072
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of sink support systems are disclosed. An exemplary embodiment includes a cross-member having respective first and second cross-member attachment structures attached at respective ends. First and second mount brackets are configured for attachment to a vertical surface of the support structure. Each of the cross-member attachment structures is configured to engage a corresponding mount bracket to vertically support the cross-member. The cross-member has a plurality of leveling devices to support the sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas M. Jones, E. Wayne Lytle
  • Patent number: 7472876
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a bracket system for supporting a shelf or countertop includes first and second separate elongated bracket members, each having a connection end and a distal end. The connection end of the first bracket member is adapted for removable attachment to the connection end of the second bracket member. Each of the first and second elongated bracket members includes fastener members for fixing the first and second bracket members together at the connection ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Inventor: Thomas M. Jones
  • Patent number: 7429021
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a system for mounting a sink to a support structure includes first and second support members. The first and second support members are adapted for fitting together along a range of positions to provide a variable length sink support system. Leveling devices are adapted for engagement with the support member and for contacting sink surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Inventors: Steven B. Sather, Thomas M. Jones
  • Publication number: 20080196158
    Abstract: A sink setting cross-member supports a non-linear sink support surface relative to a support structure. In an exemplary embodiment, the cross-member includes a first bracket portion at a first bracket end, and a second bracket portion at a second bracket end. A support portion is disposed between the first bracket portion and the second bracket portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas M. Jones, E. Wayne Lytle
  • Patent number: 7404301
    Abstract: A single LNG facility, and operating method therefor, capable of efficiently producing LNG products that meet the varying specifications of different LNG markets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Inventors: Shawn S. Huang, Harry J. Crofton, Jame Yao, Thomas M. Jones, Weldon Ransbarger, Philip C. Goundry
  • Publication number: 20080087778
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a system for mounting a sink to a support structure includes first and second support members. The first and second support members are adapted for fitting together along a range of positions to provide a variable length sink support system. Leveling devices are adapted for engagement with the support member and for contacting sink surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Steven B. Sather, Thomas M. Jones
  • Publication number: 20080017777
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a bracket system for supporting a shelf or countertop includes first and second separate elongated bracket members, each having a connection end and a distal end. The connection end of the first bracket member is adapted for removable attachment to the connection end of the second bracket member. Each of the first and second elongated bracket members includes fastener members for fixing the first and second bracket members together at the connection ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventor: Thomas M. Jones
  • Patent number: 6994334
    Abstract: A residue collector is adapted for coupling to a prep-board. The collection perimeter encompasses a reservoir and has support members for laterally and perpendicularly supporting the prep-board. The support members are inboard of the collection perimeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas M. Jones, Ian Fettes
  • Patent number: 6634518
    Abstract: A suction-eliminated waste receptacle for releasing air trapped between the liner member and the container. The suction-eliminated waste receptacle includes a container having a bottom wall and an open top; and also includes a flexible liner member being removably disposed in the container; and further includes a tubular conduit member being disposed in the container between side and bottom walls of the container and the flexible liner member for allowing air to enter between the side and bottom walls of the container and the flexible liner member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas M. Jones
  • Patent number: 6364499
    Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating an archer's arrow that provides a nock adapted to receive a bowstring in a drawn position wherein a light source disposed withing the nock is activated when the bowstring is released from the drawn position. The nock provides a slot which is adapted to receive the bowstring. The slot provides a first widening portion adapted to receive the bowstring in a drawn position, and a second widening portion adapted to receive the bowstring when the bowstring is released from the drawn position. The nock also provides a bore which intersects at least a portion of the second widening portion of the slot. The light source is preferably a chemi-luminescent light stick which fits snugly within the bore of the nock. The bowstring engages and activates the light stick when the bowstring is released from the drawn position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Zephyr Archery Products, Co.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Jones
  • Patent number: 4939640
    Abstract: A data processing system which includes a memory and a processor comprising at least two execution units. The system further includes a microcode control unit for storing sequences of microinstructions and an execution microinstruction stack containing at least one stack frame containing the machine state of a first execution unit when the execution of a microinstruction has been interrupted. A memory microinstruction stack is provided to store a plurality of stack frames, stack frames being transferrable between the execution microinstruction stack and the memory microinstructiion stack. The microcode control unit contains sequences of monitor microinstructions and has associated with it a minotor microinstruction stack for storing the machine state of the first execution unit when the execution of a monitor microinstruction has been interrupted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Assignee: Data General Corporation
    Inventors: Brett L. Bachman, Richard A. Belgard, Richard G. Bratt, Thomas M. Jones