Patents by Inventor Thomas Penny

Thomas Penny 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).

  • Patent number: 11898050
    Abstract: Solutions to the problems of scuffing and chipping of the paint films in high traffic areas and in tight spaces, such as dressing rooms in department stores, where multiple scrapings of the wall paints are created by consumers, clothes hangers, shoes, etc., and hallways and conference rooms in office and other commercial buildings are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: Kevin Lee, Thomas Penny, Jonathan Dugan
  • Publication number: 20220340773
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an additive for a paint or stain composition or for a colorant composition. The additive is polymerized from at least one acrylate monomer and a chain transfer agent. The additive has a weight molecular weight from about 2,000 Daltons to about 5,000 Daltons, and the chain transfer agent comprises a hydrogen-sulfur functionality. The additive's glass transition temperature ranges from about ?50° C. to about ?10° C. and the additive is hydrophobic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Gianna Pastena, Brian Munoz, Hrire Gharapetian, Thomas Penny, Ajaya Nanda
  • Patent number: 11345769
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an additive for a paint or stain composition or for a colorant composition. The additive is polymerized from at least one acrylate monomer and a chain transfer agent. The additive has a weight molecular weight from about 2,000 Daltons to about 5,000 Daltons, and the chain transfer agent comprises a hydrogen-sulfur functionality and is present from about 8 to about 20 parts per hundred parts of monomers. The additive's glass transition temperature ranges from about ?50° C. to about ?10° C. and the additive is hydrophobic. The additive is added to the colorant composition to minimize tip drying at the colorant canisters, and is added to paint or stain composition as an open time extender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: Gianna Pastena, Brian Munoz, Hrire Gharapetian, Thomas Penny
  • Patent number: 11240435
    Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to determine parameters for image acquisition. One or more image sensors are each arranged to capture a set of images of a scene, and each image sensor comprises a set of adjustable imaging parameters. A projector is configured to project a moving pattern on the scene, wherein the projector comprises a set of adjustable projector parameters. The set of adjustable projector parameters and the set of adjustable imaging parameters are determined, based on a set of one or more constraints, to reduce noise in 3D data generated based on the set of images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Wolff, Thomas Penny, Marcus Große
  • Publication number: 20210230442
    Abstract: Solutions to the problems of scuffing and chipping of the paint films in high traffic areas and in tight spaces, such as dressing rooms in department stores, where multiple scrapings of the wall paints are created by consumers, clothes hangers, shoes, etc., and hallways and conference rooms in office and other commercial buildings are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin Lee, Thomas Penny, Jonathan Dugan
  • Publication number: 20210198398
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an additive for a paint or stain composition or for a colorant composition. The additive is polymerized from at least one acrylate monomer and a chain transfer agent. The additive has a weight molecular weight from about 2,000 Daltons to about 5,000 Daltons, and the chain transfer agent comprises a hydrogen-sulfur functionality and is present from about 8 to about 20 parts per hundred parts of monomers. The additive's glass transition temperature ranges from about ?50° C. to about ?10° C. and the additive is hydrophobic. The additive is added to the colorant composition to minimize tip drying at the colorant canisters, and is added to paint or stain composition as an open time extender.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Gianna Pastena, Brian Munoz, Hrire Gharapetian, Thomas Penny
  • Publication number: 20210092300
    Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to determine parameters for image acquisition. One or more image sensors are each arranged to capture a set of images of a scene, and each image sensor comprises a set of adjustable imaging parameters. A projector is configured to project a moving pattern on the scene, wherein the projector comprises a set of adjustable projector parameters. The set of adjustable projector parameters and the set of adjustable imaging parameters are determined, based on a set of one or more constraints, to reduce noise in 3D data generated based on the set of images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Applicant: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Wolff, Thomas Penny, Marcus Große
  • Patent number: 10791277
    Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to determine parameters for image acquisition. One or more image sensors are each arranged to capture a set of images of a scene, and each image sensor comprises a set of adjustable imaging parameters. A projector is configured to project a moving pattern on the scene, wherein the projector comprises a set of adjustable projector parameters. The set of adjustable projector parameters and the set of adjustable imaging parameters are determined, based on a set of one or more constraints, to reduce noise in 3D data generated based on the set of images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Wolff, Thomas Penny, Marcus Große
  • Publication number: 20200084384
    Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to determine parameters for image acquisition. One or more image sensors are each arranged to capture a set of images of a scene, and each image sensor comprises a set of adjustable imaging parameters. A projector is configured to project a moving pattern on the scene, wherein the projector comprises a set of adjustable projector parameters. The set of adjustable projector parameters and the set of adjustable imaging parameters are determined, based on a set of one or more constraints, to reduce noise in 3D data generated based on the set of images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Cognex Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Wolff, Thomas Penny, Marcus Große
  • Publication number: 20150351462
    Abstract: A modified baby bib for providing enhanced protection for a child's clothing while eating comprises a bib body shaped in a similar manner to conventional bibs but including two sleeve portions, two cap extension portions, an elasticized pocket, and an integrated neckband. The integrated sleeve portions extend down from the neck area and out from the side of each side of the bib body to cover the arms of the wearer. The cape extension portions extend from the sleeve portions around the back of the wearer to cover the shoulder and upper back of the wearer. The elasticized pocket, disposed at the bottom of the bib body enables the modified baby bib to catch food and drink which spills and slides down the bib body. The integrated neckband extends up from the neck portion of the bib body to absorb liquids which may run down the wearer's neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventor: Marilyn Thomas-Penny
  • Publication number: 20060100129
    Abstract: This invention relates to foam control agents for aqueous printing inks and coatings comprising a (a) certain siloxane polyalkyleneoxide copolymers, (b) N,N?-ethylene bisstearamide, and (c) polypropylene glycol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Inventors: Sudhir Ananthachar, Andrew Romano, Thomas Penny