Patents by Inventor Thomas Shoemaker

Thomas Shoemaker 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: 20210142273
    Abstract: A method of monitoring a cargo area includes receiving sound data at a sound sensor situated in a cargo area, analyzing the sound data, and reporting a condition of the cargo area based on the analysis. A monitoring system for a cargo area is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Peter M. Nunes, Robin L. Wald, Eric Day, Peter Borenstein, Thomas Shoemaker, Natalia Andreyeva
  • Patent number: 7154878
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for completing call or contacts over a network based upon an identifier. The contacting party sends a message requesting contact with the contacted party, and the system locates the contacted party via a data network or telephone address specified preferably by the contacted party.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: ITXC IP Holdings S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Tom Evslin, James Yu, Thomas Shoemaker