Patents by Inventor Tom Scott
Tom Scott 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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Publication number: 20240109169Abstract: A system and method and fastening tool that utilizes ultrasonic or acoustic energy and a horn that focuses the energy into the fastener at a predetermined location in order to facilitate tightening or loosening the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: NEXTGEN AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Gary Lee Ward, David Scott Diwinsky, David Joseph Stone, Marc Alan Metz, Tom Lawrence Clutter
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Publication number: 20230321298Abstract: A disinfecting system for a room having at least a first and second wall defining a room dimension including a housing having a reservoir containing a disinfecting fluid, a nozzle assembly including a nozzle and a nozzle controller for dispensing the disinfecting fluid into a room, and a pump for communicating the disinfecting fluid from the reservoir to the nozzle assembly. A controller controls the dispensing of the disinfectant. A dispensing profile controls the dispensing of said disinfectant. The dispensing profile utilizes the dimensions of the room as instructions for the central controller to identify the range for dispensing the disinfecting fluid. The central controller utilizes the dispensing profile instructions for manipulating either the pump, fan or nozzle assembly to dispense a desired volume of the disinfectant fluid at a range as identified by the dispensing profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Kim Rozier, Tom Scott, Tristan Rozier
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Publication number: 20230122050Abstract: A polycrystalline composite tool component and associated methods are disclosed. In one example plurality of diamond particles are coated with a conforming catalyst metal coating and a plurality of graphene particles. Various asymmetric distributions of graphene particles are shown that provide a variety of material properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Biju P. Kumar, Richard Rivera, JR., Tom Scott Roberts, Brad Ivie, Richard Jordan
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Publication number: 20160243920Abstract: An exemplary method includes conditioning an electrified vehicle to maintain a target conditioning level using power from a grid source.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2015Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Tom Scott Gee, Mazen Hammoud, Kevin Layden
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Publication number: 20160144316Abstract: A contaminated gas stream can be passed through an in-line mixing device, positioned in a duct containing the contaminated gas stream, to form a turbulent contaminated gas stream. One or more of the following is true: (a) a width of the in-line mixing device is no more than about 75% of a width of the duct at the position of the in-line mixing device; (b) a height of the in-line mixing device is no more than about 75% of a height of the duct at the position of the in-line mixing device; and (c) a cross-sectional area of the mixing device normal to a direction of gas flow is no more than about 75% of a cross-sectional area of the duct at the position of the in-line mixing device. An additive can be introduced into the contaminated gas stream to cause the removal of the contaminant by a particulate control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Ronald Hanson, Tom Scott, Tyler Derritt, Cameron Martin
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Patent number: 9328562Abstract: A rolling cone drill bit for cutting a borehole comprises a rolling cone cutter mounted on a bit body and adapted for rotation about a cone axis. Further, the bit comprises a tooth extending from the cone cutter. The tooth includes a base at the cone cutter and an elongate chisel crest distal the cone cutter. The crest extends along a crest median line between a first crest end and a second crest end and includes an elongate crest apex. The tooth also includes a first flanking surface extending from the base to the crest, and a second flanking surface extending from the base to the crest. The first flanking surface and the second flanking surface taper towards one another to form the chisel crest. Moreover, the tooth includes a first raised rib extending continuously along the first flanking surfaces and across the chisel crest to the second flanking surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2013Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.Inventors: Thang Vo, Tom Scott Roberts, Adrian Reyes, Robert Morton
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Patent number: 9062655Abstract: Several embodiments that enhance and improve the efficiencies of vertical axis wind turbine generators by expanding their normal range of useful operations. Stationary vanes provided external to the rotor blades provide directional control of wind/air flow into the blades for decreased drag and increased differential wind pressure. Control scenarios for adjusting stationary wind vanes and additional ducting of air to increase efficiencies.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2010Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Inventor: Tom Scott
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Patent number: 8733475Abstract: Disclosed is a rolling cone drill bit with inner row cutting teeth having portions shielded with an erosion-resistant material that differs in material properties from the tooth's core portion that is more impact resistant. The tooth includes shielding on at least a portion of the upstream end and along portions of the flanking surfaces. It includes shield-free portions on the flanks between the root and the tooth crest. Most of the tooth's perimeter is made of the core material and is free of shielding. Gage row teeth may be angled and form a channel to direct drilling fluid from the gage region of the borehole to locations where the inner row teeth are generating most cuttings. Nozzles are provided with non-uniform orientations.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: National Oilwell DHT, L.P.Inventors: Thang Vo, Tom Scott Roberts, Craig Ivie, Douglas Caraway
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Publication number: 20140076639Abstract: A rolling cone drill bit for cutting a borehole comprises a rolling cone cutter mounted on a bit body and adapted for rotation about a cone axis. Further, the bit comprises a tooth extending from the cone cutter. The tooth includes a base at the cone cutter and an elongate chisel crest distal the cone cutter. The crest extends along a crest median line between a first crest end and a second crest end and includes an elongate crest apex. The tooth also includes a first flanking surface extending from the base to the crest, and a second flanking surface extending from the base to the crest. The first flanking surface and the second flanking surface taper towards one another to form the chisel crest. Moreover, the tooth includes a first raised rib extending continuously along the first flanking surfaces and across the chisel crest to the second flanking surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Thang Vo, Tom Scott Roberts, Adrian Reyes, Robert Morton
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Patent number: 8607899Abstract: A rolling cone drill bit for cutting a borehole comprises a rolling cone cutter mounted on a bit body and adapted for rotation about a cone axis. Further, the bit comprises a tooth extending from the cone cutter. The tooth includes a base at the cone cutter and an elongate chisel crest distal the cone cutter. The crest extends along a crest median line between a first crest end and a second crest end and includes an elongate crest apex. The tooth also includes a first flanking surface extending from the base to the crest, and a second flanking surface extending from the base to the crest. The first flanking surface and the second flanking surface taper towards one another to form the chisel crest. Moreover, the tooth includes a first raised rib extending continuously along the first flanking surfaces and across the chisel crest to the second flanking surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.Inventors: Thang Vo, Tom Scott Roberts, Adrian Reyes, Robert Morton
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Publication number: 20120211282Abstract: A rolling cone drill bit for cutting a borehole comprises a rolling cone cutter mounted on a bit body and adapted for rotation about a cone axis. Further, the bit comprises a tooth extending from the cone cutter. The tooth includes a base at the cone cutter and an elongate chisel crest distal the cone cutter. The crest extends along a crest median line between a first crest end and a second crest end and includes an elongate crest apex. The tooth also includes a first flanking surface extending from the base to the crest, and a second flanking surface extending from the base to the crest. The first flanking surface and the second flanking surface taper towards one another to form the chisel crest. Moreover, the tooth includes a first raised rib extending continuously along the first flanking surfaces and across the chisel crest to the second flanking surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.Inventors: Thang Vo, Tom Scott Roberts, Adrian Reyes, Robert Morton
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Patent number: 7973420Abstract: Several embodiments are disclosed that enhance and improve the efficiencies of alternative electrical generating sources by converting electrical energy to potential energy through electro-mechanical means. The embodiments provide gravitational energy storage by lifting masses from lower to higher elevations during desired periods, such as when the generating sources are producing excess energy or when electrical rates are the least expensive. Energy storage is maintained until such time as it is need and then converted from potential mechanical energy to electricity by gravitational forces. By storing energy, one can supplement and enhance the efficiencies of producing electricity by alternative means such as wind and solar by expanding the times when electricity is available. Additionally, one can time-shift the purchase and use of commercial power by buying power to store energy when rates are low and using the stored energy when rates are high.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2009Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: ViewTek2 LLCInventor: Tom Scott
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Publication number: 20100213722Abstract: Several embodiments that enhance and improve the efficiencies of vertical axis wind turbine generators by expanding their normal range of useful operations. Stationary vanes provided external to the rotor blades provide directional control of wind/air flow into the blades for decreased drag and increased differential wind pressure. Control scenarios for adjusting stationary wind vanes and additional ducting of air to increase efficiencies.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: VIEWTEK2 L.L.C.Inventor: Tom Scott
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Publication number: 20090284021Abstract: Several embodiments are disclosed that enhance and improve the efficiencies of alternative electrical generating sources by converting electrical energy to potential energy through electro-mechanical means. The embodiments provide gravitational energy storage by lifting masses from lower to higher elevations during desired periods, such as when the generating sources are producing excess energy or when electrical rates are the least expensive. Energy storage is maintained until such time as it is need and then converted from potential mechanical energy to electricity by gravitational forces. By storing energy, one can supplement and enhance the efficiencies of producing electricity by alternative means such as wind and solar by expanding the times when electricity is available. Additionally, one can time-shift the purchase and use of commercial power by buying power to store energy when rates are low and using the stored energy when rates are high.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: VIEWTEK2 L.L.C.Inventor: Tom Scott
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Publication number: 20080264398Abstract: A method for updating a map in a vehicle having an internal combustion engine and an auxiliary power source is provided. The method includes changing an input parameter; monitoring an actual output value corresponding to the changed input parameter; mapping the monitored actual output value to the changed input parameter; and compensating engine output with the auxiliary power source to account for changes to engine output resulting from changing the input parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Steven Yellin Schondorf, Tom Scott Gee, John Shanahan
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Publication number: 20070247310Abstract: A bed monitoring system that remotely monitors a patient bed. The bed monitoring system comprises a bed status system and a master station. The bed status system is coupled to the patient bed and is configured to monitor at least one condition of the bed, and to generate a bed message indicating the status of the monitored condition. The master station, remote from the patient bed, is operatively coupled to the bed status system to receive bed status information. The bed message can include a bed identifier, bed type identifier, patient exit detection signal, bed occupied signal, or various other status signals. The system can also include locating stations that receive the bed messages from any beds within its monitored location, and generates a station message including information from the bed messages. The master station receives the station messages and can determine the status and location of any bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2007Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventors: Daniel Ulrich, Matthew Weismiller, Tom Scott, Bob Jennings, Julie Myers, Joe Novak
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Patent number: 7242308Abstract: A bed monitoring system that remotely monitors a patient bed. The bed monitoring system comprises a bed status system and a master station. The bed status system is coupled to the patient bed and is configured to monitor at least one condition of the bed, and to generate a bed message indicating the status of the monitored condition. The master station, remote from the patient bed, is operatively coupled to the bed status system to receive bed status information. The bed message can include a bed identifier, bed type identifier, patient exit detection signal, bed occupied signal, or various other status signals. The system can also include locating stations that receive the bed messages from any beds within its monitored location, and generates a station message including information from the bed messages. The master station receives the station messages and can determine the status and location of any bed.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2005Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Ulrich, Matthew W. Weismiller, Tom Scott, Bob Jennings, Julie Myers, Joe Novak
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Publication number: 20050219059Abstract: A bed monitoring system that remotely monitors a patient bed. The bed monitoring system comprises a bed status system and a master station. The bed status system is coupled to the patient bed and is configured to monitor at least one condition of the bed, and to generate a bed message indicating the status of the monitored condition. The master station, remote from the patient bed, is operatively coupled to the bed status system to receive bed status information. The bed message can include a bed identifier, bed type identifier, patient exit detection signal, bed occupied signal, or various other status signals. The system can also include locating stations that receive the bed messages from any beds within its monitored location, and generates a station message including information from the bed messages. The master station receives the station messages and can determine the status and location of any bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2005Publication date: October 6, 2005Inventors: Daniel Ulrich, Matthew Weismiller, Tom Scott, Bob Jennings, Julie Myers, Joe Novak
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Patent number: 6897780Abstract: An apparatus is configured to control at least one function of a bed located in a room from a remote location outside of the room. The apparatus includes a controller configured to control the at least one bed function, an interface device coupled to the controller, and an input device located at the remote location. The input device is configured to generate a message signal to control the at least one bed function. The message signal is transmitted from the input device to the interface device and from the interface device to the controller to control the at least one bed function from the remote location.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Ulrich, Matthew W. Weismiller, Tom Scott, Bob Jennings, Julie Myers, Joe Novak
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Publication number: 20040182862Abstract: The invention provides for a disposable container lid (200) adapted to fit over of the opening (208) of a disposable beverage cup (210) or other container. The container lid (200) generally comprises a reservoir (204), a thermal insulating layer (300) disposed on a floor (207) of said reservoir (204), and an orifice (202) that accommodates a straw. In one embodiment, the circular container lid (200) advantageously prevents the contents of a condiment package from quickly assuming the temperature of the liquid inside the disposable beverage cup (210). In another embodiment, the container lid (200) includes an adhesive means, such as a pair of sticky patches (302) and (304) that firmly holds the condiment package in place in the reservoir (204).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventor: Tom Scott