Patents by Inventor Thomas Middleton

Thomas Middleton 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: 20240404331
    Abstract: A fuel supply arrangement (1) for a fuel monitoring system (3). It comprises a fuel distribution arrangement (31) and a fuel monitoring outlet line (29) which, in use, is connected to a source of fuel (7). The fuel distribution arrangement (31) comprises a fuel monitoring supply line (57), to which is connected an inline fuel pump (53). A first fuel sensor supply circuit (67) and a second fuel sensor supply circuit (71) are each connected to the fuel monitoring supply circuit (57) downstream of the inline fuel pump (53). The first fuel sensor supply circuit (67) is provided with a sensor inlet connection and a sensor outlet connection for inline connection of a sensor. The second fuel sensor supply circuit (71) comprises a sensor manifold (91) with ports for connection of a plurality of sensors (97,99) in series with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Tomas Edward Hughes, Curtis Johns, Nicholas James Andrew Massey, Thomas Middleton, Jack Ellis Thomas
  • Patent number: 11107127
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for the secure distribution of firmware and configuration updates to un-networked physical devices. A client component is provided for installation on a client device, which is configured to receive, via the client component, a status data packet including a status indication from a beacon, when the client is proximate to the beacon. A server receives the status data packet via the client component, determines whether an update is available for the beacon based at least in part on the status indication, and transmits, to the client device, an encrypted update data message relating to the update for installation at the beacon to complete the update of the beacon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: BBY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Middleton, Orin Morris
  • Publication number: 20200242662
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for the secure distribution of firmware and configuration updates to un-networked physical devices. A client component is provided for installation on a client device, which is configured to receive, via the client component, a status data packet including a status indication from a beacon, when the client is proximate to the beacon. A server receives the status data packet via the client component, determines whether an update is available for the beacon based at least in part on the status indication, and transmits, to the client device, an encrypted update data message relating to the update for installation at the beacon to complete the update of the beacon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Middleton, Orin Morris
  • Patent number: 10559007
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for the secure distribution of firmware and configuration updates to un-networked physical devices. A client component is provided for installation on a client device, which is configured to receive, via the client component, a status data packet including a status indication from a beacon, when the client is proximate to the beacon. A server receives the status data packet via the client component, determines whether an update is available for the beacon based at least in part on the status indication, and transmits, to the client device, an encrypted update data message relating to the update for installation at the beacon to complete the update of the beacon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: BBY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Middleton, Orin Morris
  • Patent number: 10486929
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the presence of metallic objects in media to be conveyed in a medium transport system are disclosed. One or more induction sensors are included in the medium transport system to detect the presence of metal in the transported media, with detection signals sent from the sensors to a system processing unit. An ultrasonic detector is employed in some embodiments to output another detection signal. One or more microphones may also be included, for detecting the sound created as the medium is being transported. The system processing unit analyzes various detection signals and analyzes computed sound values from the microphones, to determine the presence and location of metal in the media. A position jam detector may assist in determining jams of the media along the medium transport path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: KODAK ALARIS, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Link, John Fagan, Thomas Middleton, Daniel Phinney
  • Patent number: 10150633
    Abstract: A system and method of detecting the presence of metallic objects in media to be conveyed in a medium transport system is disclosed. One or more metal detectors are included in the medium transport system to detect the presence of metal in the medium being transported. Signals from the metal detectors are sent to a system processor, which analyzes the signals, and produces proximity, duration, and/or intensity values therefrom. One or more microphones may also be included which detect the sound created as the medium is being transported. The processor computes sound values from the microphone signals, and analyzes the computed sound values along with the proximity, duration, and/or intensity values in order determine if the conveyance of the medium along the transport path should be stopped due to the presence of metal in the media or a jam occurring within the medium transport path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Link, John Fagan, Thomas Middleton, Daniel Phinney
  • Patent number: 10150632
    Abstract: A system and method of detecting the presence of metallic objects in media to be conveyed in a medium transport system is disclosed. One or more metal detectors are included in the medium transport system to detect the presence of metal in the medium being transported. Signals from the metal detectors are sent to a system processor, which analyzes the signals, and produces proximity, duration, and/or intensity values therefrom. One or more microphones may also be included which detect the sound created as the medium is being transported. The processor computes sound values from the microphone signals, and analyzes the computed sound values along with the proximity, duration, and/or intensity values in order determine if the conveyance of the medium along the transport path should be stopped due to the presence of metal in the media or a jam occurring within the medium transport path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Link, John Fagan, Thomas Middleton, Daniel Phinney
  • Publication number: 20180208420
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting the presence of metallic objects in media to be conveyed in a medium transport system are disclosed. One or more induction sensors are included in the medium transport system to detect the presence of metal in the transported media, with detection signals sent from the sensors to a system processing unit. An ultrasonic detector is employed in some embodiments to output another detection signal. One or more microphones may also be included, for detecting the sound created as the medium is being transported. The system processing unit analyzes various detection signals and analyzes computed sound values from the microphones, to determine the presence and location of metal in the media. A position jam detector may assist in determining jams of the media along the medium transport path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: Kodak Alaris Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Link, John Fagan, Thomas Middleton, Daniel Phinney
  • Patent number: 9938100
    Abstract: A system and method of detecting the presence of metallic objects in media to be conveyed in a medium transport system is disclosed. One or more metal detectors are included in the medium transport system to detect the presence of metal in the medium being transported. Signals from the metal detectors are sent to a system processor, which analyzes the signals, and produces proximity, duration, and/or intensity values therefrom. One or more microphones may also be included which detect the sound created as the medium is being transported. The processor computes sound values from the microphone signals, and analyzes the computed sound values along with the proximity, duration, and/or intensity values in order determine if the conveyance of the medium along the transport path should be stopped due to the presence of metal in the media or a jam occurring within the medium transport path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Link, John Fagan, Thomas Middleton, Daniel Phinney
  • Patent number: 9715698
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for providing a user with supplemental content based on the user's preferences and location. The disclosure provides a computer program that allows users to discover and organize content from a platform that is accessible from a mobile device or computer. Additionally, the disclosure provides a system for determining a user's location while indoors. The system can associate the user's location with specific content or items in a store and provide the user with supplemental content related to those items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Swirl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Middleton, Robert Todd Boes
  • Publication number: 20170158447
    Abstract: A system and method of detecting the presence of metallic objects in media to be conveyed in a medium transport system is disclosed. One or more metal detectors are included in the medium transport system to detect the presence of metal in the medium being transported. Signals from the metal detectors are sent to a system processor, which analyzes the signals, and produces proximity, duration, and/or intensity values therefrom. One or more microphones may also be included which detect the sound created as the medium is being transported. The processor computes sound values from the microphone signals, and analyzes the computed sound values along with the proximity, duration, and/or intensity values in order determine if the conveyance of the medium along the transport path should be stopped due to the presence of metal in the media or a jam occurring within the medium transport path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Kodak Alaris Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Link, John Fagan, Thomas Middleton, Daniel Phinney
  • Publication number: 20170131994
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for the secure distribution of firmware and configuration updates to un-networked physical devices. A client component is provided for installation on a client device, which is configured to receive, via the client component, a status data packet including a status indication from a beacon, when the client is proximate to the beacon. A server receives the status data packet via the client component, determines whether an update is available for the beacon based at least in part on the status indication, and transmits, to the client device, an encrypted update data message relating to the update for installation at the beacon to complete the update of the beacon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Middleton, Orin Morris
  • Patent number: 9617097
    Abstract: A system and method of detecting the presence of metallic objects in media to be conveyed in a medium transport system is disclosed. One or more metal detectors are included in the medium transport system to detect the presence of metal in the medium being transported. Signals from the metal detectors are sent to a system processor, which analyzes the signals, and produces proximity, duration, and/or intensity values therefrom. One or more microphones may also be included which detect the sound created as the medium is being transported. The processor computes sound values from the microphone signals, and analyzes the computed sound values along with the proximity, duration, and/or intensity values in order determine if the conveyance of the medium along the transport path should be stopped due to the presence of metal in the media or a jam occurring within the medium transport path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Link, John Fagan, Thomas Middleton, Daniel Phinney
  • Publication number: 20160304305
    Abstract: A system and method of detecting the presence of metallic objects in media to be conveyed in a medium transport system is disclosed. One or more metal detectors are included in the medium transport system to detect the presence of metal in the medium being transported. Signals from the metal detectors are sent to a system processor, which analyzes the signals, and produces proximity, duration, and/or intensity values therefrom. One or more microphones may also be included which detect the sound created as the medium is being transported. The processor computes sound values from the microphone signals, and analyzes the computed sound values along with the proximity, duration, and/or intensity values in order determine if the conveyance of the medium along the transport path should be stopped due to the presence of metal in the media or a jam occurring within the medium transport path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: Kodak Alaris Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Link, John Fagan, Thomas Middleton, Daniel Phinney
  • Publication number: 20160304304
    Abstract: A system and method of detecting the presence of metallic objects in media to be conveyed in a medium transport system is disclosed. One or more metal detectors are included in the medium transport system to detect the presence of metal in the medium being transported. Signals from the metal detectors are sent to a system processor, which analyzes the signals, and produces proximity, duration, and/or intensity values therefrom. One or more microphones may also be included which detect the sound created as the medium is being transported. The processor computes sound values from the microphone signals, and analyzes the computed sound values along with the proximity, duration, and/or intensity values in order determine if the conveyance of the medium along the transport path should be stopped due to the presence of metal in the media or a jam occurring within the medium transport path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: Kodak Alaris Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Link, John Fagan, Thomas Middleton, Daniel Phinney
  • Publication number: 20160185544
    Abstract: A system and method of detecting the presence of metallic objects in media to be conveyed in a medium transport system is disclosed. One or more metal detectors are included in the medium transport system to detect the presence of metal in the medium being transported. Signals from the metal detectors are sent to a system processor, which analyzes the signals, and produces proximity, duration, and/or intensity values therefrom. One or more microphones may also be included which detect the sound created as the medium is being transported. The processor computes sound values from the microphone signals, and analyzes the computed sound values along with the proximity, duration, and/or intensity values in order determine if the conveyance of the medium along the transport path should be stopped due to the presence of metal in the media or a jam occurring within the medium transport path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: KODAK ALARIS INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Link, John Fagan, Thomas Middleton, Daniel Phinney
  • Patent number: 9217980
    Abstract: A method for preventing damage to a document by a document transport apparatus provides a member for receiving the document as a stack of sheets to be serial fed to a feeding station. At least two spaced-apart microphones are disposed at the feeding station and responsive to audio to produce signals representing audio energy received by each microphone respectively. The energy received from each microphone is compared to determine if it is ambient noise or if it indicates that two attached sheets are being fed or a single sheet is being damaged. The document transport apparatus is shut off to prevent damage to documents when it has been determined that two attached sheets are being fed or that a single sheet is being damaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.
    Inventors: Swapnil Sakharshete, David M. Schaertel, Daniel P. Phinney, Thomas Middleton
  • Publication number: 20140222685
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for providing a user with supplemental content based on the user's preferences and location. The disclosure provides a computer program that allows users to discover and organize content from a platform that is accessible from a mobile device or computer. Additionally, the disclosure provides a system for determining a user's location while indoors. The system can associate the user's location with specific content or items in a store and provide the user with supplemental content related to those items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Swirl Networks, Inc
    Inventors: Thomas Middleton, Robert Todd Boes
  • Publication number: 20140219118
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for providing a user with supplemental content based on the user's preferences and location. The disclosure provides a computer program that allows users to discover and organize content from a platform that is accessible from a mobile device or computer. Additionally, the disclosure provides a system for determining a user's location while indoors. The system can associate the user's location with specific content or items in a store and provide the user with supplemental content related to those items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Swirl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Middleton, Robert Todd Boes
  • Publication number: 20140222573
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for providing a user with supplemental content based on the user's preferences and location. The disclosure provides a computer program that allows users to discover and organize content from a platform that is accessible from a mobile device or computer. Additionally, the disclosure provides a system for determining a user's location while indoors. The system can associate the user's location with specific content or items in a store and provide the user with supplemental content related to those items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Swirl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Middleton, Robert Todd Boes