Patents by Inventor Thomas S. Cox

Thomas S. Cox 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: 12157887
    Abstract: The present invention concerns bioactive renal cell populations, renal cell constructs, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: ProKidney
    Inventors: Timothy A. Bertram, Roger M. Ilagan, Russell W. Kelley, Sharon C. Presnell, Sumana Choudhury, Andrew T. Bruce, Christopher W. Genheimer, Bryan R. Cox, Kelly I. Guthrie, Joydeep Basu, Shay M. Wallace, Eric S. Werdin, Oluwatoyin A. Knight, Namrata D. Sangha, John W. Ludlow, Craig R. Halberstadt, Richard Payne, Neil F. Robins, Jr., Darell McCoy, Deepak Jain, Manuel J. Jayo, Elias A. Rivera, Thomas Spencer, Benjamin Watts
  • Patent number: 10578533
    Abstract: An apparatus 300 for simulating a pulsed pressure induced cavitation technique (PPCT) from a pressurized working fluid (F) provides laboratory research and development for enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), oil, and gas wells. A pump 304 is configured to deliver a pressurized working fluid (F) to a control valve 306, which produces a pulsed pressure wave in a test chamber 308. The pulsed pressure wave parameters are defined by the pump 304 pressure and control valve 306 cycle rate. When a working fluid (F) and a rock specimen 312 are included in the apparatus, the pulsed pressure wave causes cavitation to occur at the surface of the specimen 312, thus initiating an extensive network of fracturing surfaces and micro fissures, which are examined by researchers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLC
    Inventors: Jy-An John Wang, Hong Wang, Fei Ren, Thomas S. Cox
  • Publication number: 20170067808
    Abstract: An apparatus 300 for simulating a pulsed pressure induced cavitation technique (PPCT) from a pressurized working fluid (F) provides laboratory research and development for enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), oil, and gas wells. A pump 304 is configured to deliver a pressurized working fluid (F) to a control valve 306, which produces a pulsed pressure wave in a test chamber 308. The pulsed pressure wave parameters are defined by the pump 304 pressure and control valve 306 cycle rate. When a working fluid (F) and a rock specimen 312 are included in the apparatus, the pulsed pressure wave causes cavitation to occur at the surface of the specimen 312, thus initiating an extensive network of fracturing surfaces and micro fissures, which are examined by researchers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Jy-An John Wang, Hong Wang, Fei Ren, Thomas S. Cox
  • Patent number: 9574431
    Abstract: A rotary shutter valve 500 is used for geothermal reservoir stimulation. The valve 500 includes a pressure chamber 520 for holding a working fluid (F) under pressure. A rotatable shutter 532 is turned with a powering device 544 to periodically align one or more windows 534 with one or more apertures 526 in a bulkhead 524. When aligned, the pressurized working fluid (F) flows through the bulkhead 524 and enters a pulse cavity 522, where it is discharged from the pulse cavity 522 as pressure waves 200. The pressure wave propagation 200 and eventual collapse of the bubbles 202 can be transmitted to a target rock surface 204 either in the form of a shock wave 206, or by micro jets 208, depending on the bubble-surface distance. Once cavitation at the rock face begins, fractures are initiated in the rock to create a network of micro-fissures for enhanced heat transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLC
    Inventors: Jy-An John Wang, Hong Wang, Fei Ren, Thomas S. Cox
  • Patent number: 9500068
    Abstract: An apparatus 300 for simulating a pulsed pressure induced cavitation technique (PPCT) from a pressurized working fluid (F) provides laboratory research and development for enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), oil, and gas wells. A pump 304 is configured to deliver a pressurized working fluid (F) to a control valve 306, which produces a pulsed pressure wave in a test chamber 308. The pulsed pressure wave parameters are defined by the pump 304 pressure and control valve 306 cycle rate. When a working fluid (F) and a rock specimen 312 are included in the apparatus, the pulsed pressure wave causes cavitation to occur at the surface of the specimen 312, thus initiating an extensive network of fracturing surfaces and micro fissures, which are examined by researchers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLC
    Inventors: Jy-An John Wang, Hong Wang, Fei Ren, Thomas S. Cox
  • Publication number: 20150275638
    Abstract: A rotary shutter valve 500 is used for geothermal reservoir stimulation. The valve 500 includes a pressure chamber 520 for holding a working fluid (F) under pressure. A rotatable shutter 532 is turned with a powering device 544 to periodically align one or more windows 534 with one or more apertures 526 in a bulkhead 524. When aligned, the pressurized working fluid (F) flows through the bulkhead 524 and enters a pulse cavity 522, where it is discharged from the pulse cavity 522 as pressure waves 200. The pressure wave propagation 200 and eventual collapse of the bubbles 202 can be transmitted to a target rock surface 204 either in the form of a shock wave 206, or by micro jets 208, depending on the bubble-surface distance. Once cavitation at the rock face begins, fractures are initiated in the rock to create a network of micro-fissures for enhanced heat transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Jy-An John Wang, Hong Wang, Fei Ren, Thomas S. Cox
  • Publication number: 20150275639
    Abstract: An apparatus 300 for simulating a pulsed pressure induced cavitation technique (PPCT) from a pressurized working fluid (F) provides laboratory research and development for enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), oil, and gas wells. A pump 304 is configured to deliver a pressurized working fluid (F) to a control valve 306, which produces a pulsed pressure wave in a test chamber 308. The pulsed pressure wave parameters are defined by the pump 304 pressure and control valve 306 cycle rate. When a working fluid (F) and a rock specimen 312 are included in the apparatus, the pulsed pressure wave causes cavitation to occur at the surface of the specimen 312, thus initiating an extensive network of fracturing surfaces and micro fissures, which are examined by researchers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Jy-An John Wang, Hong Wang, Fei Ren, Thomas S. Cox
  • Patent number: RE50042
    Abstract: There are provided fiber optic local convergence points (“LCPs”) adapted for use with multiple dwelling units (“MDUs”) that facilitate relatively easy installation and/or optical connectivity to a relatively large number of subscribers. The LCP includes a housing mounted to a surface, such as a wall, and a cable assembly with a connector end to be optically connected to a distribution cable and a splitter end to be located within the housing. The splitter end includes at least one splitter and a plurality of subscriber receptacles to which subscriber cables may be optically connected. The splitter end of the cable assembly of the LCP may also include a splice tray assembly and/or a fiber optic routing guide. Furthermore, a fiber distribution terminal (“FDT”) may be provided along the subscriber cable to facilitate installation of the fiber optic network within the MDU.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: CORNING OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Guy Castonguay, Terry Dean Cox, Thomas Shaw Liggett, Selena Strickland, Brent Michael Frazier, Daniel S. McGranahan, Raymond Glenn Jay