Patents by Inventor Thomas Phillips
Thomas Phillips 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).
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Publication number: 20250130206Abstract: An ultrasound inspection probe for a machine tool that includes a probe body and elongate member that extends from probe body and has datum surface for contacting object to be inspected. Probe also includes an ultrasound transducer and coupling assembly for acoustically coupling ultrasound transducer to object to be inspected. Ultrasound coupling assembly includes carrier shell containing ultrasound coupling element having transducer-contacting face coupled to ultrasound transducer and object-contacting face for acoustically coupling to object to be inspected. Bearing mechanism movably attaches ultrasound transducer and coupling assembly to elongate member allowing movement between extended position wherein object-contacting face of ultrasound coupling element extends beyond datum surface and measurement position wherein object-contacting face of ultrasound coupling element is substantially flush with datum surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2023Publication date: April 24, 2025Applicant: RENISHAW PLCInventors: John Charles OULD, Thomas Phillip HANDFORD, Robert TOTH
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Publication number: 20250130203Abstract: An ultrasound inspection probe is described for use with a coordinate positioning apparatus, such as a machine tool. The probe includes a probe body for mounting to a coordinate positioning apparatus and an elongate member extending from the probe body. The elongate member includes an ultrasound transducer assembly and a datum surface at its distal end. A movable joint connects a proximal end of the elongate member to the probe body and this movable joint is configured to permit both lateral and rotational movement of the proximal end of the elongate member relative to the probe body such that the elongate member can rotate about its distal end to allow the datum surface to angularly align with a surface of an object to be inspected. In this manner, the datum surface aligns with the surface of the object being inspected to optimise acoustic coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2023Publication date: April 24, 2025Applicant: RENISHAW PLCInventors: John Charles OULD, Thomas Phillip HANDFORD, Robert TOTH, Christopher James RATFORD
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Patent number: 11846497Abstract: Method for measuring an object using a scanning probe carried by a machine tool having a probe holder for the scanning probe and a carrier for the object. The method includes (i) using the machine tool to move the probe holder relative to the carrier along a pre-programmed scan path, (ii) measuring acceleration whilst the pre-programmed scan path is traversed, (iii) collecting probe data whilst the pre-programmed scan path is traversed, and (iv) using the acceleration measured to identify at least one acceleration zone of the pre-programmed scan path and thereby determine one or more positions along the scan path at which the probe data of step (iii) were collected.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2019Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: RENISHAW PLCInventors: John Charles Ould, Thomas Phillip Handford
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Publication number: 20230354835Abstract: A food-grade coating composition for controlling pest infestation and pest reproduction on or in food, or both, wherein the composition comprises mixtures containing liquid smoke and at least one of xanthan gum, propylene glycol, alginate, and/or carrageenan, and the composition can be infused into a container to be placed on or around the food.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Mark Schilling, Wenjie Shao, Yan Campbell, Thomas Phillips
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Patent number: 11753882Abstract: Apparatus, system and method for guiding a gripping tool into a structure to be gripped. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a nubbin and a guide structure fixed to the nubbin. In a second aspect, the system comprises the apparatus and a target structure to be gripped by the gripping tool. In a third aspect, the method comprises coupling the nubbin to a target structure to be gripped by a gripping tool and moving a leading portion of the gripping tool through the apparatus and into the target structure. In a fourth aspect the apparatus comprises a guide structure configured to be fixed to a nubbin. In a fifth aspect the apparatus comprises coupling the nubbin to a target structure, coupling the guide structure to the nubbin and moving a leading portion of the gripping tool through the apparatus and into the target structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: William Thomas Phillips, Inc.Inventor: William Thomas Phillips
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Patent number: 11638368Abstract: Data center mechanical infrastructure is incrementally deployed and commissioned to support incremental changes in computing capacity in a data center while mitigating interaction between infrastructure being commissioned and installed computer systems. Incremental mechanical infrastructure commissioning can be concurrent with incremental electrical infrastructure commissioning and includes operating mechanical infrastructure to remove heat generated as a result of operating electrical infrastructure to support simulated electrical loads as part of electrical infrastructure commissioning. Incremental mechanical infrastructure deployment can be based on the power support capacity provided by incrementally deployed electrical infrastructure.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Antonio William Vasquez Ramirez, Matthew Thomas Phillips, Faran Harold Kaplan
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Publication number: 20230042518Abstract: A Portable cannabidiol testing system which operates by selectively using specific visible wavelengths of light which are absorbed by the cannabidiol (CBD) chemical compound. The visible light spectrum source is tuned to wavelengths of light absorbed by the cannabidiol chemical compound. The testing system allows for verification of CBD content within a sample. The system utilizes a single use container with a premeasured reagent which allows for a reduction in the number of steps required for the testing process. An intrinsically safe light source and sensor are tuned to at least one specific wavelength of CBD light absorption and submerged in the CBD/Acetone reagent solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Drew Phillip LaMarca, Thomas Phillip LaMarca, Rebecca Ann LaMarca
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Patent number: 11401758Abstract: Apparatus, system and method for guiding a gripping tool into a structure to be gripped. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a nubbin and a guide structure fixed to the nubbin. In a second aspect, the system comprises the apparatus and a target structure to be gripped by the gripping tool. In a third aspect, the method comprises coupling the nubbin to a target structure to be gripped by a gripping tool and moving a leading portion of the gripping tool through the apparatus and into the target structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: William Thomas Phillips, Inc.Inventor: William Thomas Phillips
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Publication number: 20210215008Abstract: Apparatus, system and method for guiding a gripping tool into a structure to be gripped. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a nubbin and a guide structure fixed to the nubbin. In a second aspect, the system comprises the apparatus and a target structure to be gripped by the gripping tool. In a third aspect, the method comprises coupling the nubbin to a target structure to be gripped by a gripping tool and moving a leading portion of the gripping tool through the apparatus and into the target structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2020Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventor: William Thomas Phillips
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Publication number: 20210213625Abstract: Apparatus, system and method for guiding a gripping tool into a structure to be gripped. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a nubbin and a guide structure fixed to the nubbin. In a second aspect, the system comprises the apparatus and a target structure to be gripped by the gripping tool. In a third aspect, the method comprises coupling the nubbin to a target structure to be gripped by a gripping tool and moving a leading portion of the gripping tool through the apparatus and into the target structure. In a fourth aspect the apparatus comprises a guide structure configured to be fixed to a nubbin. In a fifth aspect the apparatus comprises coupling the nubbin to a target structure, coupling the guide structure to the nubbin and moving a leading portion of the gripping tool through the apparatus and into the target structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventor: William Thomas Phillips
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Publication number: 20210207938Abstract: Method for measuring an object using a scanning probe carried by a machine tool having a probe holder for the scanning probe and a carrier for the object. The method includes (i) using the machine tool to move the probe holder relative to the carrier along a pre-programmed scan path, (ii) measuring acceleration whilst the pre-programmed scan path is traversed, (iii) collecting probe data whilst the pre-programmed scan path is traversed, and (iv) using the acceleration measured to identify at least one acceleration zone of the pre-programmed scan path and thereby determine one or more positions along the scan path at which the probe data of step (iii) were collected.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2019Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: RENISHAW PLCInventors: John Charles OULD, Thomas Phillip HANDFORD
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Patent number: 11029059Abstract: A passive cooling system routes air from an enclosure to an ambient environment, via a chimney effect, through one or more indirect pathways and re-directs environmental elements received from the ambient environment. One or more vanes are arranged within an interior space, such that the vanes collectively form one or more indirect pathways to the ambient environment. The vanes preclude environmental elements, including precipitation and particulate matter, from passing through the interior space and into the enclosure. Environmental elements are re-directed by one or more of the vanes, at least in part, to an exterior of the passive exhaust system. Dampers may be adjusted to control airflow through the passive cooling system and restrict environmental elements from entering the passive cooling system. Liquids received from the ambient environment may be re-directed into a reclamation system for use in a cooling system.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2013Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard Chadwick Towner, Joshua Ehren Nestor, Matthew Thomas Phillips, Ishwar Ryan Maheepat
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Patent number: 10803044Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention indexes components of a systematization of technical data. An author, a publisher, and a renderer are defined. The author, the publisher, and the renderer are relatedly configured in the technical data system so that the author represents a first stage, the publisher represents a second stage, and the renderer represents a third stage. The author creates and outputs author data, which is input into and implemented by the publisher. The publisher creates and outputs publisher data, which is input into and implemented by the renderer. The renderer creates and outputs renderer data, which is input into and implemented by a user. Respective levels of data are determined at the three stages. A first-stage level of data corresponds to the author data. A second-stage level of data corresponds to the publisher data. A third-stage level of data corresponds to the renderer data.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Louis John Junod, II, Thomas Phillip Deuell, Jr.
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Patent number: 10718529Abstract: Provided is a method for controlling the operation of a cooking appliance, such as an oven range. The cooking appliance includes a door with multiple spaced apart glass panels. The method uses an interlocking mechanism that interferes with the installation of at least one of the plurality of glass panels in the door if at least one of the glass panels is not installed properly. The method further uses a switch with a plunger can be installed in the door, which allows the appliance to operate only when a failsafe electrical circuit is closed corresponding to a selected position of the plunger when the door is closed. The plunger is prevented from retaining that selected position if at least one of the glass panels is improperly installed or if a top cap is not properly seated or installed above the glass panels.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Thomas Phillips, Brian Martin, Steven Baas
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Publication number: 20200100524Abstract: The present disclosure relates to unique soluble pea protein product can be used alone to make aerated bakery products, confections, desserts, sauces, and beverages. The soluble pea protein product can be combined with insoluble pea protein product to make a range of food products with higher protein content than when insoluble, globular pea protein product is used alone, due to the viscosity reducing nature of the soluble pea protein product when it is combined with insoluble globular pea protein product. The soluble pea protein products when combined with insoluble pea protein products, make a resulting pea protein product that has a PDCAAS of about 0.75-1.00. The process to make this unique soluble pea protein includes means of selectively separating the soluble pea protein product from the insoluble fractions of ground peas, as well as selectively separating the soluble pea protein from soluble carbohydrates and ash.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Alexander Edward King, Dakota Rose Novak, John Thomas Phillips, Nicole Ann Atchison, Kushal Narayan Chandak
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Publication number: 20190313550Abstract: Data center mechanical infrastructure is incrementally deployed and commissioned to support incremental changes in computing capacity in a data center while mitigating interaction between infrastructure being commissioned and installed computer systems. Incremental mechanical infrastructure commissioning can be concurrent with incremental electrical infrastructure commissioning and includes operating mechanical infrastructure to remove heat generated as a result of operating electrical infrastructure to support simulated electrical loads as part of electrical infrastructure commissioning. Incremental mechanical infrastructure deployment can be based on the power support capacity provided by incrementally deployed electrical infrastructure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Antonio William Vasquez Ramirez, Matthew Thomas Phillips, Faran Harold Kaplan
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Patent number: 10356956Abstract: Cooling units are configured to be installed in a datacenter, such as in a row configured to receive server racks. The cooling units include chilling coils configured to cool air passing across the chilling coil. The cooling units when installed supply cooled air and include one or more cooling unit components located beneath or installed in a raised floor of the datacenter.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2015Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Alan Joseph Lachapelle, Matthew Thomas Phillips
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Patent number: D935491Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: William Thomas Phillips, Inc.Inventor: William Thomas Phillips
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Patent number: D956107Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2021Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: William Thomas Phillips, Inc.Inventor: William Thomas Phillips
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Patent number: D969877Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2022Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: William Thomas Phillips, Inc.Inventor: William Thomas Phillips