Patents by Inventor Tom Hill
Tom Hill 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).
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Patent number: 11636522Abstract: A method to provide feedback associated with a real estate listing including providing access to a real estate listing via a system including at least a listing recommendation server that communicates with a real estate feedback application. Then receiving feedback regarding the real estate listing from a handheld device operating the real estate feedback application. Then sharing the feedback with a showing agent associated with the real estate listing.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2018Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Carrier CorporationInventors: Jackson Beatty, Jan Phillips, Yenong Qi, Alissa D. Doose, Tom Hill
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Publication number: 20200193537Abstract: A method for communicating data for a subject real estate listing including receiving a showing note regarding a subject real estate listing; storing the showing note; and communicating the showing note to a handheld device operating a data at the door application.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Jackson Beatty, Jan Phillips, Yenong Qi, Jonathan Lush, Tom Hill, Alissa D. Doose
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Publication number: 20200143434Abstract: A method to provide feedback associated with a real estate listing including providing access to a real estate listing via a system including at least a listing recommendation server that communicates with a real estate feedback application. Then receiving feedback regarding the real estate listing from a handheld device operating the real estate feedback application. Then sharing the feedback with a showing agent associated with the real estate listing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Jackson Beatty, Jan Phillips, Yenong Qi, Alissa D. Doose, Tom Hill
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Patent number: 10164774Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a directed acyclic graph (DAG) is described. In one embodiment, an algorithm enables encryption of a DAG given a start node (an entrypoint), the node key for that node, and a path to traverse in the graph. A unique and cryptographically random key is generated for each node (sometimes referred herein as a unique node key). The node key encrypts the node it is generated for and also any edges exiting the node. The node key is stored on the incoming edge to the node (the edge from its parent node) encrypted with the node key of the parent node. Storing the keys on the edges of the DAG instead of on nodes of the DAG enables efficient querying of the DAG and the ability for a node to have multiple parents that may change without affecting the node's relationship with the non-changing parents.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2015Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: PUCCINI WORLD LIMITEDInventors: Jeff Gregory, Tom Hill, Marcos Klein, David C. Lawrence, Joel Ward
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Publication number: 20150341167Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a directed acyclic graph (DAG) is described. In one embodiment, an algorithm for encrypting a DAG is described that enables encryption of a DAG given a start node (an entrypoint), the node key for that node, and a path to traverse in the graph, where keys are stored on the edges of the DAG instead of on nodes of the DAG. Storing the keys on the edges of the DAG instead of on nodes of the DAG enables efficient querying of the DAG and the ability for a node to have multiple parents that may change without affecting the node's relationship with the non-changing parents. A unique and cryptographically random key is generated for each node created within the DAG (sometimes referred herein as a unique node key). The node key encrypts the node it is generated for and also any edges exiting the node. The node key is not stored with the node.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Jeff Gregory, Tom Hill, Marcos Klein, David C. Lawrence, Joel Ward
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Publication number: 20150032690Abstract: A virtual synchronization methodology enables on-demand data delivery so that revisions are downloaded “just-in-time” to a client machine upon an observer's access of the files rather than downloading all the revisions upfront using the static and monolithic methodology in a conventional synchronization. When virtual synchronization is invoked, a preview of the changes in the file state that have occurred since the last synchronization is obtained and used to generate virtualized files with which the observer can interact and see the changes as if the files were actually synchronized. A virtualized file is then populated with actual data on-demand when accessed by the observer or by a system or process that is operating on the client machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Zabir Hoque, Tom Hill, Alexander Boczar, Jonas Keating
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Publication number: 20110184938Abstract: According to one aspect of embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a computer system for determining similarity between a plurality of source code files. The computer system comprises a processor adapted to execute stored instructions, and a memory device that stores instructions for execution by the processor. The memory device comprises computer-implemented code adapted identify, in each of the plurality of source code files, data storage elements defined therein, determine which of the identified data storage elements are shared data storage elements, determine, for pairs of the source code files, the coincidence of the identified shared data storage elements, and identify pairs of the source code files as being similar based on the determined coincidence.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventor: Tom HILL
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Patent number: 7059401Abstract: An apparatus and method of controlling the flow of hydrocarbons into and/or out of a string of tubing disposed in a wellbore. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a tubular member having at least one aperture formed in a wall thereof and a sleeve disposed radially outward of the tubular member. The sleeve is selectively movable between a first position and a second position to control the flow between the outside and the inside of the tubular member. In one aspect, the apparatus further comprises a biasing member disposed adjacent the sleeve and adapted to apply a force against the sleeve in an axial direction and further comprises a piston adapted to receive a hydraulic pressure to move the sleeve against the force of the biasing member. In another aspect, the apparatus further comprises a electromechanical device adapted to selectively move the sleeve between the first position and the second position and further comprises a control line adapted to conduct an electrical current.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2005Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Bode, Craig Fishbeck, Tom Hill
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Publication number: 20050189106Abstract: An apparatus and method of controlling the flow of hydrocarbons into and/or out of a string of tubing disposed in a wellbore. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a tubular member having at least one aperture formed in a wall thereof and a sleeve disposed radially outward of the tubular member. The sleeve is selectively movable between a first position and a second position to control the flow between the outside and the inside of the tubular member. In one aspect, the apparatus further comprises a biasing member disposed adjacent the sleeve and adapted to apply a force against the sleeve in an axial direction and further comprises a piston adapted to receive a hydraulic pressure to move the sleeve against the force of the biasing member. In another aspect, the apparatus further comprises a electromechanical device adapted to selectively move the sleeve between the first position and the second position and further comprises a control line adapted to conduct an electrical current.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2005Publication date: September 1, 2005Inventors: Jeffrey Bode, Craig Fishbeck, Tom Hill
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Patent number: 6883613Abstract: An apparatus and method of controlling the flow of hydrocarbons into and/or out of a string of tubing disposed in a wellbore. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a tubular member having at least one aperture formed in a wall thereof and a sleeve disposed radially outward of the tubular member. The sleeve is selectively movable between a first position and a second position to control the flow between the outside and the inside of the tubular member. In one aspect, the apparatus further comprises a biasing member disposed adjacent the sleeve and adapted to apply a force against the sleeve in an axial direction and further comprises a piston adapted to receive a hydraulic pressure to move the sleeve against the force of the biasing member. In another aspect, the apparatus further comprises a electromechanical device adapted to selectively move the sleeve between the first position and the second position and further comprises a control line adapted to conduct an electrical current.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2003Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Bode, Craig Fishbeck, Tom Hill
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Patent number: 6839411Abstract: A graphical user interface is disclosed that displays messages to a user in a manner such that attached or embedded message (as well as attachments to the embedded messages) within a message can be easily viewed with reduced user effort. The graphical user interface can be implemented in a variety of messaging systems, including electronic mail systems, unified messaging systems, voice mail systems, etc.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1999Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Mitel, Inc.Inventors: Alexey Saltanov, Benjamin B. Tang, Sharon Brown, Tom Hill
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Publication number: 20040154806Abstract: An apparatus and method of controlling the flow of hydrocarbons into and/or out of a string of tubing disposed in a wellbore. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a tubular member having at least one aperture formed in a wall thereof and a sleeve disposed radially outward of the tubular member. The sleeve is selectively movable between a first position and a second position to control the flow between the outside and the inside of the tubular member. In one aspect, the apparatus further comprises a biasing member disposed adjacent the sleeve and adapted to apply a force against the sleeve in an axial direction and further comprises a piston adapted to receive a hydraulic pressure to move the sleeve against the force of the biasing member. In another aspect, the apparatus further comprises a electromechanical device adapted to selectively move the sleeve between the first position and the second position and further comprises a control line adapted to conduct an electrical current.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Applicant: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Bode, Craig Fishbeck, Tom Hill
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Patent number: 6644412Abstract: An apparatus and method of controlling the flow of hydrocarbons into and/or out of a string of tubing disposed in a wellbore. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a tubular member having at least one aperture formed in a wall thereof and a sleeve disposed radially outward of the tubular member. The sleeve is selectively movable between a first position and a second position to control the flow between the outside and the inside of the tubular member. In one aspect, the apparatus further comprises a biasing member disposed adjacent the sleeve and adapted to apply a force against the sleeve in an axial direction and further comprises a piston adapted to receive a hydraulic pressure to move the sleeve against the force of the biasing member. In another aspect, the apparatus further comprises a electromechanical device adapted to selectively move the sleeve between the first position and the second position and further comprises a control line adapted to conduct an electrical current.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2001Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Bode, Craig Fishbeck, Tom Hill
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Publication number: 20020157837Abstract: An apparatus and method of controlling the flow of hydrocarbons into and/or out of a string of tubing disposed in a wellbore. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a tubular member having at least one aperture formed in a wall thereof and a sleeve disposed radially outward of the tubular member. The sleeve is selectively movable between a first position and a second position to control the flow between the outside and the inside of the tubular member. In one aspect, the apparatus further comprises a biasing member disposed adjacent the sleeve and adapted to apply a force against the sleeve in an axial direction and further comprises a piston adapted to receive a hydraulic pressure to move the sleeve against the force of the biasing member. In another aspect, the apparatus further comprises a electromechanical device adapted to selectively move the sleeve between the first position and the second position and further comprises a control line adapted to conduct an electrical current.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2001Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: Jeffrey Bode, Craig Fishbeck, Tom Hill
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Patent number: 5992897Abstract: Steel pipe items such as pipes (10) are each joined by a girth weld (14) to tubular steel fittings (12) and the pipes (10) are each lined by pulling a polyethylene liner (30) through the pipe (10) and through the fitting (12). A ring (32) is forced into each fitting (12) to compress the liner (30) and force it into grooves (20) in the internal surface of the fitting (12). The grooves (20) are separated by castellations (22). The grooves (20) are in a corrosion-resistant cladding (18) deposited on the interior of each fitting (12). Alternatively, the whole of each fitting (12) is made of corrosion-resistant Duplex steel. The ends of the liners (30) are cut short of the ends of the fittings (12) and an annulus 940) of liner material is inserted in the gap. The annulus (40) has an external groove (42) accommodating a body (44) of heat insulation material. The ends of the fitting (12) are joined by a girth weld (15).Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1997Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: BG plcInventors: Tom Hill, Robert James Cummings