Patents by Inventor Tom Collins

Tom Collins 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: 20110179585
    Abstract: A detergent dispensing cap for pre-treating a stained fabric. The cap can have a pour volume sized and dimensioned to provide for a unit dose of the detergent composition. A portion of the cap can be provided with surface irregularities for scrubbing a stain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Nalini Chawla, Karla Mishell Sanchez, Lauren Eisenmenger, Tom Collins, John Charles Wikins
  • Publication number: 20110162151
    Abstract: A detergent dispensing cap for pre-treating a stained fabric. The cap can have a pour volume sized and dimensioned to provide for a unit dose of the detergent composition. A portion of the cap can be provided with surface irregularities for scrubbing a stain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Nalini Chawla, Karla Mishell Sanchez, Lauren Eisenmenger, Tom Collins, John Charles Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20080246738
    Abstract: Systems and methods for projecting graphics onto a surface are provided. According to exemplary embodiments, systems and methods for projecting control graphics onto a surface that includes control functionality are provided. The surface may take the form of a control panel, touch panel or the like. The control panel is typically operatively connected to various components and/or systems, and is typically adapted to control various operations and/or functionalities. The control graphics are generally projected onto the surface, e.g., the control panel or touch panel, in response to a stimulus, e.g., user interaction. In exemplary embodiments, the stimulus/user interaction may take the form of voice command, user proximity (e.g., to a sensor), or the like. Graphic projection onto the surface may vary in intensity (e.g., over a range of dim to bright), and may be undetectable (e.g., non-existent) in the absence of the requisite stimulus. In further exemplary embodiments, information (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, N.V.
    Inventors: Corey Bischoff, Gary Grimes, Tom Collins, Ed Stamm
  • Publication number: 20050174745
    Abstract: An electronic assembly (30) comprises a substrate element (32) having a mounting surface (34), circuitry (38) disposed on the mounting surface (34), an edge surface (36) at the periphery of and distinct from the mounting surface (34), and an electrically-conductive track (40) extending from the circuitry (38) along at least part of the edge surface (36) to form at least one electronic component. The conductive track (40) can be used to form an electronic component such as antenna, an inductor or a resistor, and results in a highly efficient use of the available substrate surface area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Higgins, Tom Collins, Martin McHugh
  • Publication number: 20030002755
    Abstract: The present invention is a pouch, which is generally flat in shape having two opposite side walls and reinforcing elements. The reinforcing elements enable the pouch to stand up-right.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Applicant: Mars Incorporated
    Inventors: Kech-Meng Kim, Bruce Keen, Don Jurgensen, Tom Collins