Patents by Inventor Todd Thomas

Todd Thomas 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: 20110083002
    Abstract: A system and method retrieve an image using a first computer processor, and transmit the image from the first computer processor to a second remote computer processor. The first computer processor and the second remote computer processor are coupled via a network connection. The image is received at the network connection, and the image is a lightweight operating system that is configured to be stored in and execute in a virtual memory coupled to the second remote computer processor. The second remote computer processor is not equipped with additional hardware or an agent to receive or execute the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: Computer Associates Think, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Thomas Albers, James Martin Shaffer, Forest Rankin Carlisle
  • Patent number: 7868387
    Abstract: A high-voltage, low-leakage, bidirectional electrostatic discharge (ESD, or other electrical overstress) protection device includes a doped well disposed between the terminal regions and the substrate. The device includes an embedded diode for conducting current in one direction, and a transistor feedback circuit for conducting current in the other direction. Variations in the dimensions and doping of the doped well, as well as external passive reference via resistor connections, allow the circuit designer to flexibly adjust the operating characteristics of the device, such as trigger voltage and turn-on speed, to suit the required mixed-signal operating conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Javier A. Salcedo, Jean-Jacques Hajjar, Todd Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090309128
    Abstract: A high-voltage, low-leakage, bidirectional electrostatic discharge (ESD, or other electrical overstress) protection device includes a doped well disposed between the terminal regions and the substrate. The device includes an embedded diode for conducting current in one direction, and a transistor feedback circuit for conducting current in the other direction. Variations in the dimensions and doping of the doped well, as well as external passive reference via resistor connections, allow the circuit designer to flexibly adjust the operating characteristics of the device, such as trigger voltage and turn-on speed, to suit the required mixed-signal operating conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Javier A. Salcedo, Jean-Jacques Hajjar, Todd Thomas
  • Patent number: 7455476
    Abstract: A method of reconstructing a bituminous-surfaced pavement is provided. This method includes evaluating the pavement to determine if it is an appropriate candidate for full-depth reclamation; mixing an emulsion with reclaimed asphalt pavement particles from the pavement to form an asphalt emulsion mix; and testing the asphalt emulsion mix for performance using a cohesion test, a moisture susceptibility test, and a modulus test. In many instances, dirt and/or aggregate from the base layer of the pavement are also included in the asphalt emulsion mix. The invention also includes designing a full-depth reclamation (FDR) layer based on this test data. Once the layer is designed, the bituminous surface of the pavement is pulverized, an emulsion is mixed with the pulverized reclaimed asphalt pavement particles from the bituminous surface and possibly dirt and/or aggregate from beneath the bituminous surface of the pavement, and this mixture is applied to the pavement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: KMC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill Grubba, Todd Thomas
  • Patent number: 7275890
    Abstract: A method of reconstructing a road is provided. This method includes taking representative cores of the road, analyzing the cores, selecting a substantially solvent-free emulsion based on climate history, mixing the emulsion and reclaimed asphalt pavement particles to form an asphalt emulsion mix, testing the asphalt emulsion mix for performance using a raveling test, a thermal cracking prediction test by an indirect tensile testing, a moisture susceptibility test utilizing vacuum saturation, and a dry Marshall stability test. It also includes designing a CIR layer based on this test data. It further includes grinding off a layer of the existing asphalt road leaving at least about an inch, adding an emulsion to the reclaimed asphalt pavement particles, applying the designed cold in-place recycling layer to the road, and compacting it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: SemMaterials, L.P.
    Inventors: Todd Thomas, Arlis Kadrmas
  • Patent number: 6955747
    Abstract: The present invention overcomes the drawbacks and limitations described above by providing a paddle assembly having a paddle that moves in a bidirectional fashion for agitating solution in a container of a plating cell. A follower is coupled to the paddle. The follower engages a rotatable cam and is propelled along the cam as the cam rotates. A drive mechanism rotates the cam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Robert M. Browne, Donald G. Allen, Hank Reinstein, Todd Thomas
  • Publication number: 20050135879
    Abstract: A method of reconstructing a bituminous-surfaced pavement is provided. This method includes evaluating the pavement to determine if it is an appropriate candidate for full-depth reclamation; mixing an emulsion with reclaimed asphalt pavement particles from the pavement to form an asphalt emulsion mix; and testing the asphalt emulsion mix for performance using a cohesion test, a moisture susceptibility test, and a modulus test. In many instances, dirt and/or aggregate from the base layer of the pavement are also included in the asphalt emulsion mix. The invention also includes designing a full-depth reclamation (FDR) layer based on this test data. Once the layer is designed, the bituminous surface of the pavement is pulverized, an emulsion is mixed with the pulverized reclaimed asphalt pavement particles from the bituminous surface and possibly dirt and/or aggregate from beneath the bituminous surface of the pavement, and this mixture is applied to the pavement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Bill Grubba, Todd Thomas
  • Publication number: 20040086335
    Abstract: A method of reconstructing a road is provided. This method includes taking representative cores of the road, analyzing the cores, selecting a substantially solvent-free emulsion based on climate history, mixing the emulsion and reclaimed asphalt pavement particles to form an asphalt emulsion mix, testing the asphalt emulsion mix for performance using a raveling test, a thermal cracking prediction test by an indirect tensile testing, a moisture susceptibility test utilizing vacuum saturation, and a dry Marshall stability test. It also includes designing a CIR layer based on this test data. It further includes grinding off a layer of the existing asphalt road leaving at least about an inch, adding an emulsion to the reclaimed asphalt pavement particles, applying the designed cold in-place recycling layer to the road, and compacting it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Applicant: KMC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Thomas, Arlis Kadrmas
  • Publication number: 20040055876
    Abstract: The present invention overcomes the drawbacks and limitations described above by providing a paddle assembly having a paddle that moves in a bidirectional fashion for agitating solution in a container of a plating cell. A follower is coupled to the paddle. The follower engages a rotatable cam and is propelled along the cam as the cam rotates. A drive mechanism rotates the cam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES
    Inventors: Robert M. Browne, Donald G. Allen, Hank Reinstein, Todd Thomas
  • Patent number: 6623207
    Abstract: A method of paving a gravel and/or dirt roadway is provided. This method includes evaluating the roadway to determine if it is an appropriate candidate for emulsion stabilization, rotating a milling head down a roadway to break up gravel and dirt, injecting an asphalt emulsion into the broken up gravel and dirt, and mixing the emulsion with the gravel and dirt so as to form an emulsion stabilized layer. The emulsion stabilized layer is then spread and compacted to create a paved roadway. Following this, a wearing surface may be applied to the emulsion stabilized layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: KMC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill Grubba, Todd Thomas, Dan Wegman
  • Patent number: 6599057
    Abstract: A method of reconstructing includes taking representative cores of the road, analyzing the cores, selecting a substantially solvent-free emulsion based on climate history, mixing the emulsion and reclaimed asphalt pavement particles to form an asphalt emulsion mix, testing the asphalt emulsion mix for performance using a raveling test, a thermal cracking prediction test by an indirect tensile testing, a moisture susceptibility test utilizing vacuum saturation, and a dry Marshall stability test. It also includes designing a CIR layer based on this test data. It further includes grinding off a layer of the existing asphalt road leaving at least about an inch, adding an emulsion to the reclaimed asphalt pavement particles, applying the designed cold in-place recycling layer to the road, and compacting it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: KMC Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Thomas, Arlis Kadrmas
  • Publication number: 20030113163
    Abstract: A method of reconstructing a road is provided. This method includes taking representative cores of the road, analyzing the cores, selecting a substantially solvent-free emulsion based on climate history, mixing the emulsion and reclaimed asphalt pavement particles to form an asphalt emulsion mix, testing the asphalt emulsion mix for performance using a raveling test, a thermal cracking prediction test by an indirect tensile testing, a moisture susceptibility test utilizing vacuum saturation, and a dry Marshall stability test. It also includes designing a CIR layer based on this test data. It further includes grinding off a layer of the existing asphalt road leaving at least about an inch, adding an emulsion to the reclaimed asphalt pavement particles, applying the designed cold in-place recycling layer to the road, and compacting it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Todd Thomas, Arlis Kadrmas
  • Publication number: 20030013071
    Abstract: A computerized and possibly distributed resistance training system includes at least one training station having an adjustable and configurable training mechanism. The training mechanism is arranged to enable a user to perform repetitions of an exercising or training motion. The training mechanism includes an adjustment mechanism, which is responsive to a computer. The adjustment mechanism is further operatively coupled to the resistance training mechanism to effect an automatic adjusting and configuring of the mechanism upon an identifying of a respective user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Richard Todd Thomas
  • Publication number: 20030013072
    Abstract: A processor adjustable exercise system includes at least one exercise station having an adjustable and/or configurable user contacting portion and an adjustment mechanism. The exercise mechanism is adapted to enable a user to perform repetitions of an exercising motion. The adjustment mechanism is responsive to a processor, such as a computer, having an associated memory device. Adjustments can be made during exercise, based on physiological information received from sensors associated with a user. The adjustment mechanism is operatively coupled to the adjusting mechanism to effect automatic adjusting and/or configuring of the mechanism upon an identifying of a respective user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Richard Todd Thomas
  • Publication number: 20020197109
    Abstract: A method of paving a gravel and/or dirt roadway is provided. This method includes evaluating the roadway to determine if it is an appropriate candidate for emulsion stabilization, rotating a milling head down a roadway to break up gravel and dirt, injecting an asphalt emulsion into the broken up gravel and dirt, and mixing the emulsion with the gravel and dirt so as to form an emulsion stabilized layer. The emulsion stabilized layer is then spread and compacted to create a paved roadway. Following this, a wearing surface may be applied to the emulsion stabilized layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Bill Grubba, Todd Thomas, Dan Wegman
  • Publication number: 20020103044
    Abstract: A handle and shaft that contains a golf tee that can be adjustable to the users needs for easier installation of a golf tee into hard surfaces. Selecting different sizes of spacer also allow for different tee positioned height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Michael Edward Smith, Todd Thomas Swirczek
  • Patent number: 6083447
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for molding articles from a fibrous slurry. The apparatus comprises a forming die manufactured from a water insoluble, porous, relatively rigid and easily shaped material having molding surface shaped to the contour of the article to be molded, a vacuum vessel for receiving the forming die, and an opening through the vacuum vessel for communicating with a vacuum means for applying suction through the forming die to draw the slurry against the molding surfaces to form a fiber layer having the configuration of the article to be molded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Cin-Made Packaging Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Todd Thomas Turner