Patents by Inventor Thomas Marshall

Thomas Marshall 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: 20230148116
    Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein enable systems to train machine learning models using benign augmentation to enabled resistance various data poisoning attacks. This is achieved by first training a machine learning model using an initial dataset that is trustworthy and originates from a known source. The initial dataset is then modified to include known attack triggers such as syntactic paraphrasing to generate an augmented dataset. The augmented dataset is then used to train a robust machine learning model based using the initially trained machine learning model. The resultant robust machine learning model is then enabled to detect and resist attacks captured by the augmented dataset. The robust machine learning model can be retrained using an untrusted dataset that includes various compromised inputs in conjunction with the augmented dataset. Retraining results in an updated robust machine learning model that can learn and resist various data poisoning attacks on the fly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Jack Wilson STOKES, III, Emre Mehmet KICIMAN, Manoj Ajith PRASAD, Andrew Thomas MARSHALL
  • Patent number: 11625783
    Abstract: Systems and methods for offering and purchasing tokenized securities on a blockchain platform meeting current and future federal, state, and offering and holding entity rules and regulations. Tokenized securities purchased during or after the tokenized securities offering are tradable on a secondary market. The server computer of the tokenized securities provides an automated transfer capability for tokenized securities holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: EQUITY SHIFT, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas Marshall Gordon, III
  • Patent number: 11619031
    Abstract: A tool bit includes a threaded portion, a shank, a shoulder, an anti-rotation segment and a working portion. The threaded portion may be centered about and extend longitudinally along a first axis. The shank may be centered about the first axis and extend longitudinally along the first axis. The shank may be disposed between the threaded portion and the shoulder. The anti-rotation segment may be disposed between the shoulder and the working portion of the tool bit. The working portion may be oriented to extend lengthwise away from the first axis and to extend lengthwise along another axis that is transverse to the first axis. The working portion may include a planar cutting surface that includes a working edge. The planar cutting surface may be oriented transverse to the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David Bruno Parzynski, Jr., Thomas Marshall Congdon
  • Publication number: 20230087227
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying a virtual character in a mixed reality environment are disclosed. In some embodiments, a view of the virtual character is based on an animation rig comprising primary joints and helper joints. The animation rig may be in a pose defined by spatial relationships between the primary joints and helper joints. The virtual character may be moving in the mixed reality environment. In some instances, the virtual character may be moving based on a comparison of interestingness values associated with elements in the mixed reality environment. The spatial relationship transformation associated with the movement may be indicated by movement information. In some embodiments, the movement information is received from a neural network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Marshall MILLER, IV, Nafees BIN ZAFAR, Sean Michael COMER, James Jonathan BANCROFT
  • Publication number: 20230073991
    Abstract: Examples of the disclosed systems and methods may provide for improved and more realistic rendering of virtual characters and a more realistic interaction between a user and virtual characters. For example, the systems and methods describe techniques for mathematically generating a map used for animating facial expressions in a multidimensional animation blendspace. As another example, the systems and methods describe a transition system for dynamically transitioning facial expressions across a face of the virtual character. As another example, realistic physical movements can be added to a virtual character's facial expressions to provide interactivity with other virtual characters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Marshall Miller, IV, The Hung Quach, Jeffrey Lin
  • Publication number: 20230068532
    Abstract: Systems and methods for financial settlement of transactions within an electric power grid network are disclosed. A multiplicity of active grid elements are constructed and configured for electric connection and network-based communication over a blockchain-based platform. The multiplicity of active grid elements are operable to make peer-to-peer transactions based on their participation within the electric power grid by generating and executing a digital contract. The multiplicity of active grid elements generate messages autonomously and/or automatically within a predetermined time interval. The messages comprise energy related data and settlement related data. The energy related data of the multiplicity of active grid elements are based on measurement and verification. The energy related data and the settlement related data are validated and recorded on a distributed ledger with a time stamp and a geodetic reference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Causam Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph W. Forbes, JR., Nathaniel Taylor Brockman, Thomas Marshall Gordon, III, JiNan Glasgow George
  • Patent number: 11566655
    Abstract: A bolt retainer, to position a bolt within a bolt receiving element of a component, is disclosed. The bolt retainer may include a tube structure. The bolt retainer may further include bolt engaging elements that extend from an inner surface of the tube structure to engage with the bolt. The bolt retainer may additionally include component engaging elements that extend from an outer surface of the tube structure to engage with the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Marshall Congdon, Nathan Bjerke
  • Patent number: 11544888
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying a virtual character in a mixed reality environment are disclosed. In some embodiments, a view of the virtual character is based on an animation rig comprising primary joints and helper joints. The animation rig may be in a pose defined by spatial relationships between the primary joints and helper joints. The virtual character may be moving in the mixed reality environment. In some instances, the virtual character may be moving based on a comparison of interestingness values associated with elements in the mixed reality environment. The spatial relationship transformation associated with the movement may be indicated by movement information. In some embodiments, the movement information is received from a neural network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Marshall Miller, IV, Nafees Bin Zafar, Sean Michael Comer, James Jonathan Bancroft
  • Patent number: 11532047
    Abstract: Systems and methods for offering and purchasing tokenized securities on a blockchain platform meeting current and future federal, state, and offering and holding entity rules and regulations. Tokenized securities purchased during or after the tokenized securities offering are tradable on a secondary market. The server computer of the tokenized securities provides an automated transfer capability for tokenized securities holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: EQUITY SHIFT, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Marshall Gordon, III, Joseph W. Forbes, Jr., Gregory Frederick Bush
  • Patent number: 11527031
    Abstract: Examples of the disclosed systems and methods may provide for improved and more realistic rendering of virtual characters and a more realistic interaction between a user and virtual characters. For example, the systems and methods describe techniques for mathematically generating a map used for animating facial expressions in a multidimensional animation blendspace. As another example, the systems and methods describe a transition system for dynamically transitioning facial expressions across a face of the virtual character. As another example, realistic physical movements can be added to a virtual character's facial expressions to provide interactivity with other virtual characters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Marshall Miller, IV, The Hung Quach, Jeffrey Lin
  • Patent number: 11512456
    Abstract: A tool bit comprises a shank portion defining a longitudinal axis; and a working portion. The working portion includes at least a first arcuate surface disposed longitudinally adjacent the shank portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David Bruno Parzynski, Jr., Thomas Marshall Congdon
  • Publication number: 20220366626
    Abstract: Examples of systems and methods for rendering an avatar in a mixed reality environment are disclosed. The systems and methods may be configured to automatically scale an avatar or to render an avatar based on a determined intention of a user, an interesting impulse, environmental stimuli, or user saccade points. The disclosed systems and methods may apply discomfort curves when rendering an avatar. The disclosed systems and methods may provide a more realistic interaction between a human user and an avatar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Marshall Miller, IV, Josh Anon, Frank Alexander Hamilton, IV, Cole Parker Heiner, Victor Ng-Thow-Hing, Rodrigo Cano, Karen Stolzenberg, Lorena Pazmino, Gregory Minh Tran, Stephane Antoine Joseph Imbert, Anthony Marinello
  • Patent number: 11499283
    Abstract: A wheel guard includes a guard member disposed on a compactor wheel. The guard member has a first side having a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is offset from the first portion such that to define a first stepped recess therein. The guard member has a second side disposed opposite to the first side. The first portion has a first cross-sectional thickness and the second portion has a second cross-sectional thickness such that the second cross-sectional thickness is lesser than the first cross-sectional thickness. The guard member has a first top surface defined by the first portion, and a second top surface defined by the second portion and partially by the first portion. The second top surface is offset from the first top surface such that to define a second stepped recess therein. The wheel guard includes a base plate and a wear pad coupled thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Pierce, Jim Dale Angell, Thomas Marshall Congdon
  • Patent number: 11501389
    Abstract: Systems and methods for financial settlement of transactions within an electric power grid network are disclosed. A multiplicity of active grid elements are constructed and configured for electric connection and network-based communication over a blockchain-based platform. The multiplicity of active grid elements are operable to make peer-to-peer transactions based on their participation within the electric power grid by generating and executing a digital contract. The multiplicity of active grid elements generate messages autonomously and/or automatically within a predetermined time interval. The messages comprise energy related data and settlement related data. The energy related data of the multiplicity of active grid elements are based on measurement and verification. The energy related data and the settlement related data are validated and recorded on a distributed ledger with a time stamp and a geodetic reference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: CAUSAM ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph W. Forbes, Jr., Nathaniel Taylor Brockman, Thomas Marshall Gordon, III, JiNan Glasgow George
  • Publication number: 20220341133
    Abstract: A work tool or a wear member includes a working portion or a wear portion, and a shank extending from the working portion or the wear portion, defining a longitudinal axis, and a first lock receiving groove that defines an axis of rotation that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan R. Bjerke, Thomas Marshall Congdon
  • Publication number: 20220341125
    Abstract: A wear member comprises a shank portion defining a longitudinal axis, a free end and a perimeter, at least one flat surface on the perimeter extending to the free end and a cross-hole defining a cross-hole axis along which the cross-hole extends through the at least one flat surface perpendicularly, and a wear portion extending downwardly axially from the shank portion, the wear portion including a polygonal configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David Bruno Parzynski, JR., Thomas Marshall Congdon
  • Patent number: 11473273
    Abstract: A tool bit comprises a shank portion including a cylindrical configuration defining a longitudinal axis, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction, and a working portion including a cylindrical configuration that is concentric with the shank portion and a flat bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David Bruno Parzynski, Jr., Thomas Marshall Congdon
  • Publication number: 20220303439
    Abstract: A removably attachable optical device includes a clamp comprising an upper clamp member and a lower clamp member. When the clamp is mounted on a mobile device, the upper member extends over a device side to enable an orifice formed by the upper clamp member to be positioned over an aperture of the mobile device. An optical element housing has a portion configured to engage the an upper clamp member. A non-uniform optical element is rotatably mounted to the optical element housing. Rotation of the non-uniform optical element causes light passing through the non-uniform optical element as the non-uniform optical element is rotated to be correspondingly altered to create optical effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Jordan Kraemer, Charles McClelland Marshall, Charles Thomas Marshall
  • Patent number: 11443379
    Abstract: Systems and methods for offering and purchasing tokenized securities on a blockchain platform meeting current and future federal, state, and offering and holding entity rules and regulations. Tokenized securities purchased during or after the tokenized securities offering are tradable on a secondary market. The server computer of the tokenized securities provides an automated transfer capability for tokenized securities holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: EQUITY SHIFT, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Marshall Gordon, III, Gregory Frederick Bush
  • Patent number: D976966
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David Parzynski, Thomas Marshall Congdon