Patents by Inventor Thomas Ross

Thomas Ross 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: 20140309040
    Abstract: A torque limiter in which grease passages are provided to enable better lubrication of the wearing components. A disconnect nut is also provided to readily enable release of the torque limiter even for very high release sellings to afford greasing as a part of a maintenance regimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Randall R. Long, Ryan Jesse, Mark Rudolp, Shane Johnson, Thomas Ross
  • Patent number: 8862616
    Abstract: Various aspects described or referenced herein are directed to different methods, systems, and computer program products relating to multi-media management and streaming techniques implemented over a computer network. In one embodiment, a Multi-Media Management and Streaming (MMMS) System may be configured or designed to provide online users with “location based” streaming radio functionality. Users from different geographic locations may access a variety of MMMS System GUIs to access information relating to one or more artists/bands, songs, venues, and/or events such as live music performances. Users may also access a variety of MMMS System GUIs to search for, create, and/or share customized streaming radio stations which may be configured to identify, present information relating to, and/or play/stream music associated with one or more artists/bands, songs, venues, and/or events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Opus Deli, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Donald Maddock Skeen, Christopher Thomas Ross, Howard Gregg Cockrill, Sara Anne Mertz, Matthew Paul Smith
  • Patent number: 8856170
    Abstract: Various aspects disclosed herein are directed to different techniques for: analyzing webpage content, and identifying references to artist names. When a match is identified, the web page may be dynamically and automatically modified to causes display of a “play” button next to the matched artist name displayed on the webpage. When the play button is selected by a user, this may cause a streaming media player to open at the user's system and begin playing streamed music relating to the matched artist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Opus Deli, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Donald Maddock Skeen, Christopher Thomas Ross
  • Publication number: 20140258553
    Abstract: Various aspects described or referenced herein are directed to different methods, systems, and computer program products relating to multi-media management and streaming techniques implemented over a computer network. In one embodiment, a Multi-Media Management and Streaming (MMMS) System may be configured or designed to provide online users with “location based” streaming radio functionality. Users from different geographic locations may access a variety of MMMS System GUIs to access information relating to one or more artists/bands, songs, venues, and/or events such as live music performances. Users may also access a variety of MMMS System GUIs to search for, create, and/or share customized streaming radio stations which may be configured to identify, present information relating to, and/or play/stream music associated with one or more artists/bands, songs, venues, and/or events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicants: OPUS DELI, INC. D/B/A DELIRADIO, Opus Deli, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Donald Maddock Skeen, Christopher Thomas Ross, Howard Gregg Cockrill, Sara Anne Mertz, Matthew Paul Smith
  • Patent number: 8732193
    Abstract: Various aspects described or referenced herein are directed to different methods, systems, and computer program products relating to multi-media management and streaming techniques implemented over a computer network. In one embodiment, a Multi-Media Management and Streaming (MMMS) System may be configured or designed to provide online users with “location based” streaming radio functionality. Users from different geographic locations may access a variety of MMMS System GUIs to search for, create, and/or share customized streaming radio stations which may be configured to identify and play/stream music associated with one or more artists/bands, songs, venues, and/or events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Opus Deli, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Donald Maddock Skeen, Christopher Thomas Ross, Howard Gregg Cockrill, Sara Anne Mertz, Matthew Paul Smith
  • Patent number: 8732195
    Abstract: Various aspects described or referenced herein are directed to different methods, systems, and computer program products relating to multi-media management and streaming techniques implemented over a computer network. In one embodiment, a Multi-Media Management and Streaming (MMMS) System may be configured or designed to provide online users with “location based” streaming radio functionality. Users from different geographic locations may access a variety of MMMS System GUIs to search for, create, and/or share customized streaming radio stations which may be configured to identify and play/stream music associated with one or more artists/bands, songs, venues, and/or events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Opus Deli, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Donald Maddock Skeen, Christopher Thomas Ross, Howard Gregg Cockrill, Sara Anne Mertz, Matthew Paul Smith, David Mendel Mayeri
  • Patent number: 8700659
    Abstract: Various aspects described or referenced herein are directed to different methods, systems, and computer program products relating to multi-media management and streaming techniques implemented over a computer network, including, for example, one or more features and/or functions relation to one or more of the following (or combinations thereof): venue-based streaming radio stations, mobile user graphical user interfaces, QuickPlay dynamic streaming radio stations based on a user's geolocation, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Opus Deli, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Donald Maddock Skeen, Christopher Thomas Ross, Howard Gregg Cockrill, Sara Anne Mertz, Matthew Paul Smith, David Mendel Mayeri
  • Publication number: 20130339374
    Abstract: Various aspects described or referenced herein are directed to different methods, systems, and computer program products relating to multi-media management and streaming techniques implemented over a computer network. In one embodiment, a Multi-Media Management and Streaming (MMMS) System may be configured or designed to provide online users with “location based” streaming radio functionality. Users from different geographic locations may access a variety of MMMS System GUIs to search for, create, and/or share customized streaming radio stations which may be configured to identify and play/stream music associated with one or more artists/bands, songs, venues, and/or events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: OPUS DELI, INC., D/B/A DELIRADIO
    Inventors: Wayne Donald Maddock Skeen, Christopher Thomas Ross, Howard Gregg Cockrill, Sara Anne Mertz, Matthew Paul Smith, David Mendel Mayeri
  • Publication number: 20130339877
    Abstract: Various aspects described or referenced herein are directed to different methods, systems, and computer program products relating to multi-media management and streaming techniques implemented over a computer network, including, for example, one or more features and/or functions relation to one or more of the following (or combinations thereof): venue-based streaming radio stations, mobile user graphical user interfaces, QuickPlay dynamic streaming radio stations based on a user's geolocation, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: OPUS DELI, INC., D/B/A DELIRADIO
    Inventors: Wayne Donald Maddock Skeen, Christopher Thomas Ross, Howard Gregg Cockrill, Sara Anne Mertz, Matthew Paul Smith, David Mendel Mayeri
  • Publication number: 20130227956
    Abstract: A method of operating a combustor having a central nozzle and a plurality of outer nozzles surrounding the central nozzle is provided. The method includes providing a liquid fuel to only the plurality of outer nozzles at a specified total energy input. The method includes decreasing the liquid fuel to the plurality of outer nozzles while simultaneously increasing a gas fuel to the central nozzle and the plurality of outer nozzles to substantially maintain the specified total energy input. The method includes supplying a fuel-air ratio of the gas fuel to the central nozzle that exceeds a threshold value such that a central nozzle flame is anchored. An air-fuel ratio of the gas fuel to the plurality of outer nozzles is less than the threshold value such that a plurality of outer nozzle flames are lifted until a purge flow is supplied to the outer nozzles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Gregory Earl Jensen, Mark William Pinson, William Thomas Ross
  • Publication number: 20130167954
    Abstract: A fuel distribution manifold comprises an outer shell having an inner surface. The outer shell defines an inlet for receiving fuel from a parent supply line, a base opposite the inlet, a central manifold axis that intersects the inlet, and a plurality of outlets for delivering fuel to offspring fuel lines, each outlet defining a respective outlet axis. In one exemplary embodiment, a fuel distribution manifold also comprises a center-body having an outer surface and being positioned within the outer shell wherein the outer surface of the center-body and the inner surface of the outer shell define a flow-path through which fluid flows from the inlet to the plurality of outlets. In another exemplary embodiment, at least one of the outlets is positioned adjacent to the base and oriented so that its respective outlet axis is rotated relatively to a radial direction that intersects the central manifold axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Donald Mark Bailey, Gregory Allen Boardman, William Thomas Ross
  • Publication number: 20130098056
    Abstract: A system includes a turbine fuel supply system. The turbine fuel supply system includes a first turbine fuel mixer configured to mix a first liquid fuel and a first deaerated water to generate a first fuel mixture. The first fuel mixture is configured to combust in a combustor of a gas turbine engine. The turbine fuel supply system also includes a deaerated water flow path configured to route the first deaerated water to the first turbine fuel mixer and a liquid fuel flow path configured to route the first liquid fuel to the first turbine fuel mixer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Hua Zhang, Douglas Frank Beadie, Geoffrey David Myers, Fabien Thibault Codron, William Thomas Ross
  • Patent number: 8365534
    Abstract: A combustor includes an end cover having a nozzle. The nozzle has a front end face and a central axis. The nozzle includes a plurality of fuel passages and a plurality of oxidizer passages. The fuel passages are configured for fuel exiting the fuel passage. The fuel passages are positioned to direct fuel in a first direction, where the first direction is angled inwardly towards the center axis. The oxidizer passages are configured for having oxidizer exit the oxidizer passages. The oxidizer passages are positioned to direct oxidizer in a second direction, where the second direction is angled outwardly away from the center axis. The plurality of fuel passages and the plurality of oxidizer passages are positioned in relation to one another such that fuel is in a cross-flow arrangement with oxidizer to create a burning zone in the combustor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Predrag Popovic, Abinash Baruah, Gilbert Otto Kraemer, William Thomas Ross
  • Patent number: 8342211
    Abstract: A protective pipe cover and support apparatus is disclosed that provides for secure attachment to an underlying surface, such as a concrete, tarmac or stone surface, for example, and which provides for secure retention and support of multiple pipes or other conduits within the pipe cover and protection of the pipes against loads, impacts and/or other forces applied to the pipe cover. The protective pipe cover includes a load bearing cover element with lateral load bearing supports which bear against an underlying surface, a curved outer web extending between the lateral supports, and a central load bearing support extending between the outer web and an underlying surface, and including an anchor for attachment to the surface. The pipe cover also includes a pipe support with multiple pipe retainer clips for resiliently retaining multiple pipes situated between the outer web of the load bearing cover element, and the underlying surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Fenix Energy Solutions Ltd.
    Inventor: Thomas Ross King
  • Publication number: 20120323938
    Abstract: Various aspects described or referenced herein are directed to different methods, systems, and computer program products relating to multi-media management and streaming techniques implemented over a computer network. In one embodiment, a Multi-Media Management and Streaming (MMMS) System may be configured or designed to provide online users with “location based” streaming radio functionality. Users from different geographic locations may access a variety of MMMS System GUIs to search for, create, and/or share customized streaming radio stations which may be configured to identify and play/stream music associated with one or more artists/bands, songs, venues, and/or events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: OPUS DELI, INC.
    Inventors: Wayne Donald Maddock Skeen, Christopher Thomas Ross, Howard Gregg Cockrill, Sara Anne Mertz, Matthew Paul Smith
  • Publication number: 20120305086
    Abstract: A system for supplying fuel includes a fuel manifold, a water manifold, and a fluid junction between the fuel manifold and the water manifold. A turbulator downstream from the fluid junction receives a fluid flow from the fluid junction. A method for supplying fuel includes flowing fuel through a fuel manifold, flowing water through a water manifold, and combining a portion of the water from the water manifold with the fuel from the fuel manifold to create emulsion fuel. The method further includes flowing the emulsion fuel through a turbulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Hua Zhang, Douglas Frank Beadie, Gregory Allen Boardman, Geoffrey David Myers, William Thomas Ross
  • Publication number: 20120302212
    Abstract: A secure communication system has a server that communicates images files and corresponding text over a mobile communications network. The server has an authentication protocol for users in a circle of trust and an authorization protocol the plurality of devices uniquely identified for the users. The image files are transmitted over the mobile communications network to the authorized devices of the authenticated users in the circle of trust. The image files can be transferred by the server to the mobile devices or directly between the mobile devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: Critical Medical Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Ross, Dennis JM Donahue
  • Publication number: 20120291447
    Abstract: A combustor nozzle includes a first and second liquid fuel passages that terminate at first and second fuel ports. A first diluent passage terminates at a first diluent outlet radially surrounding the second fuel ports. A second diluent passage terminates at a second diluent outlet between the first diluent outlet and the second fuel ports. A third diluent passage surrounds at least a portion of the first and second diluent passages. A method for supplying fuel to a combustor includes flowing a liquid fuel through a first fuel passage and flowing an emulsified liquid fuel through a second fuel passage. The method further includes flowing a first diluent through a shroud surrounding the second fuel passage to a first diluent passage surrounding at least a portion of the second fuel passage and flowing a second diluent through a second diluent passage radially disposed between the first diluent passage and the second fuel passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Gregory Allen Boardman, Geoffrey David Myers, William Thomas Ross
  • Publication number: 20120266604
    Abstract: A fuel nozzle and a method for operating a combustor are disclosed. The method includes flowing a fuel and an oxidizer through a fuel nozzle, the fuel nozzle comprising an inner tube, an intermediate tube, and an outer tube each configured for flowing one of the fuel or the oxidizer therethrough. At least one of the inner tube, the intermediate tube, or the outer tube includes a plurality of swirler vanes. The method further includes imparting a swirl to the fuel and the oxidizer in the fuel nozzle, and exhausting the fuel and the oxidizer from the fuel nozzle into a combustion zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Predrag Popovic, Gilbert Otto Kraemer, William Thomas Ross, Vladimir Belvaev
  • Publication number: 20120234011
    Abstract: A combustor includes an end cover having a nozzle. The nozzle has a front end face and a central axis. The nozzle includes a plurality of fuel passages and a plurality of oxidizer passages. The fuel passages are configured for fuel exiting the fuel passage. The fuel passages are positioned to direct fuel in a first direction, where the first direction is angled inwardly towards the center axis. The oxidizer passages are configured for having oxidizer exit the oxidizer passages. The oxidizer passages are positioned to direct oxidizer in a second direction, where the second direction is angled outwardly away from the center axis. The plurality of fuel passages and the plurality of oxidizer passages are positioned in relation to one another such that fuel is in a cross-flow arrangement with oxidizer to create a burning zone in the combustor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Predrag Popovic, Abinash Baruah, Gilbert Otto Kraemer, William Thomas Ross