David Thomas
David Thomas, Roswell, GA US
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20110099280 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURE ACCESS TO REMOTE NETWORKS UTILIZING WIRELESS NETWORKS - The present disclosure provides secure connectivity to remote networks on demand without requiring an interactive logon at a wireless client. Specifically, the present invention utilizes a proxy in a wireless network, such as an Access Point (AP) or the like, to provide client access to a remote, hosted network external to the wireless network. The present invention utilizes existing wireless security protocols and other security mechanisms between the proxy and the remote, hosted network. In operation, a wireless network proxy responds to a wireless client that is seeking a remote, hosted network, such as through an association request. The wireless network proxy then serves as an intermediary between the remote, hosted network and the wireless client to enable secure end-to-end communication. | 04-28-2011 |
David Thomas, San Francisco, CA US
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20100323925 | Nanosensor array for electronic olfaction - A detector system is described including arrays having a plurality of nanoelectronic sensors comprising a channel including a nanostructured element disposed on a substrate, the nanostructured element functionalized by one or more materials disposed on or adjacent to the nanostructured element so as to operatively influence one or more sensor electrical properties. In certain embodiments, the nanostructured element comprise one or more nanotubes, and the functionalization material may include nanoparticles composed of one or more metals, metal oxides, salts, or other inorganic or organic materials or composites of these. | 12-23-2010 |
David Thomas, Sayre, PA US
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20100292621 | CARPAL/HAND IMMOBILIZER - The present invention relates to a hand immobilizing device for placement over the outside of a hand. The hand immobilizing device may include: a pillow brace, where said brace extends from the top knuckles to the wrist of hand; at least one strap securing the pillow brace in place; a slightly curved top portion that causes the knuckles to bend downward; and slightly curved bottom portion that causes the hand to bend upward. In one particular embodiment, the brace extends upwardly to the distal knuckle of the middle finger and covers the small finger. The brace may also extend upwardly to the distal knuckle of the thumb. The straps may utilize Velcro to secure the brace to the hand. | 11-18-2010 |
David Thomas, Norwood, MA US
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20100258411 | Intelligent Conveyor Adjustment System - The invention is an Intelligent Conveyor Adjustment System (ICAS). The ICAS gives the user a way to adjust guide rails and other devices used in a conveyor system with actuators that can receive instructions based on a specific communications interface, such an interface may consist of but is not limited to serial wired network, an 802.11 compatible network, a power line network, and as described in the examples a wireless network, in a fashion to position rails or other devices on a conveyor system or in machines associated with a conveyor system. The actuators can be but are not limited to varying types, linear, rotary, push/pull covered cable, flexible strips, lever, pivoting, scissor, or other dual actuating mechanisms. The ACMs are used to control the actuators which control the relative position and shape of guide rails on the sides of the conveyor as well as position of various other conveyor entities such as, but not limited to, timing screws, labelers, marking machines, barcode readers, and fillers. | 10-14-2010 |
David Thomas, Frisco, CA US
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20100160224 | SHELF-STABLE CONSUMABLE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING PROBIOTIC-MIMICKING ELEMENTS AND METHODS OF PREPARING AND USING THE SAME - A shelf-stable consumable composition may comprise one or more Probiotic-Mimicking Elements (PMEs) wherein the median particle size of the one or more PMEs is less than the median particle size of a probiotic from which the one or more PMEs were derived. In some embodiments, the median particle size of the one or more PMEs may be less than about 0.2 microns. In some embodiments, the PMEs may comprise at least one of peptides, fatty acids, bacteriocins, cell surface proteins, phospholipids, teichoic acids, and nucleic acids, and may be combined with one or more prebiotics, such as oligosaccharides, inulin, short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides, xylooligosaccharides, galactooligosaccharides, soyoligosaccharides, and lactulose/lactitol. Methods for preparing and using a shelf-stable consumable composition for promoting digestive health in a subject are also described. | 06-24-2010 |
David Thomas, Austin, TX US
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20100049757 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE SYNCHRONIZATION OF A FILE IN A CACHE - The present invention provides a system and method of synchronizing a cache that substantially eliminates or reduces disadvantages associated with previously developed systems and methods of synchronizing caches. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for bi-directional synchronization of a cache. One embodiment of the system of this invention includes a software program stored on a computer readable medium. The software program can be executed by a computer processor to run in user space and perform steps comprising: receiving a database asset from a database; storing the database asset as a cached file in a cache; determining if the cached file has been modified; and if the cached file has been modified, communicate the cached file directly to the database. In one embodiment of the present invention, the software program can determine if the cached file has been modified through automatic notification from a file management system. Alternatively, the software program can poll a cached file to determine if the cached file has changed. In another embodiment of the present invention, the software program can be further executable to perform the step of prompting an operating system to open the cached file in an application associated with the cached file's file type. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the software program can be further executable to receive notifications from a database of when contention for a database asset occurs. Thus, bi-directional synchronization can occur. | 02-25-2010 |
20100153652 | CACHE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Embodiments disclosed herein provide a cache management system comprising a cache and a cache manager that can poll cached assets at different frequencies based on their relative activity status and independent of other applications. In one embodiment, the cache manager may maintain one or more lists, each corresponding to a polling layer associated with a particular polling schedule or frequency. Cached assets may be added to or removed from a list or they may be promoted or demoted to a different list, thereby changing their polling frequency. By polling less active files at a lower frequency than more active files, significant system resources can be saved, thereby increasing overall system speed and performance. Additionally, because a cache manager according to embodiments disclosed herein does not require detailed contextual information about the files that it is managing, such a cache manager can be easily implemented with any cache. | 06-17-2010 |
20120096228 | System and Method for the Synchronization of a File in a Cache - The present invention provides a system and method for bi-directional synchronization of a cache. One embodiment of the system of this invention includes a software program stored on a computer readable medium. The software program can be executed by a computer processor to receive a database asset from a database; store the database asset as a cached file in a cache; determine if the cached file has been modified; and if the cached file has been modified, communicate the cached file directly to the database. The software program can poll a cached file to determine if the cached file has changed. Thus, bi-directional synchronization can occur. | 04-19-2012 |
20130246350 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE SYNCHRONIZATION OF A FILE IN A CACHE - The present invention provides a system and method for file synchronization. One embodiment of the system of this invention includes a software program stored on a computer readable medium. The software program can be executed by a computer processor to receive a file from a server; store the file as a cached file in a cache; determine if the cached file has been modified; and if the cached file has been modified, communicate the cached file directly to the database. | 09-19-2013 |
20140108337 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE SYNCHRONIZATION OF A FILE IN A CACHE - The present invention provides a system and method for file synchronization. One embodiment of the system of this invention includes a software program stored on a computer readable medium. The software program can be executed by a computer processor to receive a file from a server; store the file as a cached file in a cache; determine if the cached file has been modified; and if the cached file has been modified, communicate the cached file directly to the database. | 04-17-2014 |
20150317329 | System and Method for the Synchronization of a File in a Cache - The invention provides a system and method for file synchronization. One embodiment of the system of this invention includes a software program stored on a computer readable medium. The software program can be executed by a computer processor to receive a file from a server; store the file as a cached file in a cache; determine if the cached file has been modified; and if the cached file has been modified, communicate the cached file directly to the database. | 11-05-2015 |
David Thomas, High Wycombe UK
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20090309012 | A Sensor and Housing in a Replicating System to Facilitate Detection of Objects Using Electromagnetic Radiation - Exemplary embodiments can be used in a replicating system to guide source electromagnetic waves, such as infrared (IR) radiation, from an emitter of a reflective-type sensor towards an object held on a support mechanism and to guide reflected electromagnetic waves that are related to the source electromagnetic waves to a receiver of the reflective-type sensor. The height of the support mechanism can be adjusted based on whether the object is detected. | 12-17-2009 |
David Thomas, Houston, TX US
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20080213254 | Bispecific molecules cross-linking ITIM and ITAM for therapy - The invention includes bispecific molecules capable of cross-linking ITAM and ITIM receptors on a cell in order to inhibit cell activation, as well as gene therapy approaches using nucleotides encoding such bispecific molecules for expression in vivo. One example of an ITAM/ITIM receptor pair is FcεRI and HM | 09-04-2008 |
20090311268 | CD40-BINDING ACTIVATING ANTIBODIES - Disclosed are agonist anti-CD40 molecules, including monoclonal antibodies, which can bind to and stimulate professional and non-professional human antigen-presenting cells (“APCs”), enhance the stimulatory effect of CD40L on CD40 positive cells and/or induce phenotypical maturation of monocyte derived dendritic cells. Several such monoclonal antibodies are provided, and cell lines producing them have been deposited at the American Type Culture Collection. | 12-17-2009 |
David Thomas, Chester GB
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20090100210 | Assembly for Permitting Power Over Ethernet Connection - An assembly for permitting “Power-over-Ethernet” (PoE) connection between a PoE control device and the components of a cabling network includes a patch panel or conventional design. The patch panel includes on a front face thereof a plurality of first sockets that are each open on the front face such that a plug inserted into the first socket is connectable to a data cable via a data transmission path forming part of the patch panel. The assembly includes a distribution matrix that is securable onto the front side of the patch panel, the distribution matrix including a plurality of through-going apertures corresponding in number and location to the first sockets of the patch panel such that when the matrix member is secured on the patch panel a said aperture is functionally in register with each of the first sockets. The distribution matrix includes a power bus supported thereby. The assembly includes one or more connector devices, and the power bus is connectable to a PoE controller. | 04-16-2009 |
20090168733 | Wireless Access Points - A floor chamber ( | 07-02-2009 |
20090305553 | Network Connection Device - A patch panel comprises one or more support members supporting a plurality of cable terminations that are each operatively connectable to a respective data cable for the transmission of data. Each cable termination is operatively connected to a respective first socket that is open on a side of the patch panel such that a plug inserted into the first socket is connectable to a said data cable via a data transmission path forming part of the patch panel. The patch panel additionally includes in at least one of the data transmission paths a further connector that permits the connection in the first data transmission path of one or more additional components, such as a module providing status information or power over Ethernet capabilities. | 12-10-2009 |
20130241313 | SMART WALL PLATE AND MODULAR JACKS FOR SECURE NETWORK ACCESS AND/OR VLAN CONFIGURATION - One embodiment is directed to an apparatus comprising one or more front connectors, wherein each front connector comprises a respective interface configured to read a storage device associated with a connector that is adapted to be connected to the front connector. The apparatus further comprises one or more rear connection points and one or more switches. The apparatus is configured to automatically configure the apparatus at least in part based on information read from the storage device. | 09-19-2013 |
20140016505 | HETEROGENEOUS AND/OR HOSTED PHYSICAL LAYER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - One embodiment is directed to a heterogeneous physical layer management system comprising first devices, each comprising first physical layer information acquisition technology to obtain physical layer information about cabling attached to the first devices. The system further comprises second devices, each comprising second physical layer information acquisition technology to obtain physical layer information about cabling attached to the second devices, wherein the second physical layer information acquisition technology differs from the first physical layer information acquisition technology. The system further comprises a common management application communicatively coupled to the first devices and the second devices, wherein the common management application is configured to aggregate physical layer information from the first devices and the second devices. Another embodiment is directed to providing a physical layer management application as a service hosted by a third party. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 01-16-2014 |
20160116697 | SPLICE MODULE FOR FIBER BLADE - A blade arrangement for use in a bladed chassis system includes a splice module coupled to a blade. The splice module includes a splice region, a storage region, a first enter/exit region at the first side, and a second enter/exit region at the second side. Either of the enter/exit regions can be faced towards a rear of the blade when the splice module is mounted to the blade. The splice allows unterminated optical cables routed to the rear of the blade to be optically spliced to connectorized pigtails that are received at rear ports of optical adapters on the blade. | 04-28-2016 |
David Thomas, Cheshire GB
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20090235096 | Network Connection Device - An assembly for transmitting data and/or power comprises a “Power over Ethernet” (PoE) control device having a plurality of connection ports for connection thereto of one or more network connection devices. The assembly includes connected via the ports plural network connection devices that are each capable of transmitting data and/or power over a cabling network, and are each connected to the PoE control device. Each network connection device includes at least one connection thereto of cabling and/or a further device; and the assembly includes one or more PoE modules operatively connected to the PoE control device and/or the network connection device. Each connection port of the PoE control device includes a releasable connection. | 09-17-2009 |
David Thomas, South Wales GB
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20090215884 | METHOD FOR WOUND HEALING - The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions for promoting wound healing in a subject. In particular, the invention relates to the use of ingenol compounds, particularly ingenol angelates, in wound healing and compositions therefor which contain such compounds. | 08-27-2009 |
20120041064 | SKIN TREATMENT - The present invention relates generally to the cosmetic treatment of aged skin. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of ingenol compounds, particularly ingenol angelates, in treating photo-aged and/or chronologically-aged skin. | 02-16-2012 |
David Thomas, San Diego, CA US
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20090209536 | AMINOQUINAZOLINE CANNABINOID RECEPTOR MODULATORS FOR TREATMENT OF DISEASE - The present invention relates to compounds and methods useful as modulators of CB2 for the treatment or prevention of disease states including, but not limited to pain, autoimmune disease, malabsorption syndrome, pulmonary disease, osteoporosis, muscle spasm in cancer, neuromuscular disorder, and atherosclerosis progression. | 08-20-2009 |
David Thomas, Moretonhampstead GB
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20090106951 | ZIP CLOSURE SYSTEM - In order to provide a zip closure system that is difficult for a thief to operate, the system comprises a first zip slider ( | 04-30-2009 |
David Thomas, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20090039924 | Systems and methods for reducing distortion in semiconductor based sampling systems - Circuits and methods that improve the performance of electronic sampling systems are provided. Parasitic capacitance associated with bootstrap circuitry is reduced, thereby decreasing signal distortion caused by capacitive loading at the input of the sampling circuit. The impedance of a sampling semiconductor switch is maintained substantially constant during sample states, at least in part, by accounting for non-linear parasitic capacitances associated with a sampling switch control terminal in order to reduce or minimize signal distortion associated with sampled signals that pass through the sampling switch. | 02-12-2009 |
David Thomas, High Wycombe GB
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20090008872 | Low noise compile paddles - A flexible blade for use in a paddle wheel drive element is disclosed. This flexible blade, usually made from rubber or other flexible materials is horizontally split into two sections to provide reduced audible noise when the blade contacts and moves paper sheets. | 01-08-2009 |
David Thomas, North York CA
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20110179113 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A UNIVERSAL ELECTRONIC WALLET - A system and method for providing a universal electronic wallet is provided. In one embodiment portable electronic devices are deployed having a universal wallet application and a wallet data file associated with the application. The wallet data file is configured to maintain a plurality of different types of wallet artifacts in the form of data records, according to unique uniform resource identifiers respective to each artifact type. | 07-21-2011 |
20140324691 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A UNIVERSAL ELECTRONIC WALLET - A system and method for providing a universal electronic wallet is provided. In one embodiment portable electronic devices are deployed having a universal wallet application and a wallet data file associated with the application. The wallet data file is configured to maintain a plurality of different types of wallet artifacts in the form of data records, according to unique uniform resource identifiers respective to each artifact type. | 10-30-2014 |
David Thomas, Huntsville, AL US
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20120062872 | Mesh Sensor for Measuring Directed Energy - A mesh sensor system for measuring the performance of directed energy weapons at a target has been developed. The mesh sensor system measures the laser irradiance and the thermal response on the target. The system includes a plurality of sensors arranged on the target surface and a plurality connecting lines that connect with the sensors to provide power and retrieve data from the sensors. | 03-15-2012 |
David Thomas, Dallas, TX US
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20120082640 | Small molecule apoptosis promoters - The invention provides small molecule mimics of the Smac peptide that are dimer- or dimer-like compounds having two amide-containing domains connected by a linker. These compounds are useful to promote apoptosis. The invention includes pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods to use them to treat conditions including cancer and autoimmune disorders. | 04-05-2012 |
David Thomas, Cardiff GB
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20120115803 | TREATMENT OF ACINETOBACTER WITH ALGINATE OLIGOMERS AND ANTIBIOTICS - The invention provides a method to improve the efficacy of an antibiotic to inhibit the growth of | 05-10-2012 |
20120122768 | ALGINATE OLIGOMERS FOR USE IN OVERCOMING MULTIDRUG RESISTANCE IN BACTERIA - The invention provides a method of overcoming resistance to at least one antibiotic in a multidrug resistant bacterium, said method comprising contacting said bacterium with an alginate oligomer together with the antibiotic. The multidrug resistant bacterium may be on an animate or inanimate surface and both medical and non-medical uses and methods are provided. In one aspect the invention provides an alginate oligomer for use together with at least one antibiotic in treating a subject infected, suspected to be infected, or at risk of infection, with a multidrug resistant bacterium to overcome resistance to the antibiotic in said multidrug resistant bacterium. In another aspect the method can be used to combat contamination of a site with multidrug resistant bacteria, e.g. for disinfection and cleaning purposes. | 05-17-2012 |
20130096049 | THERAPEUTIC CONJUGATES - The invention concerns a novel antimicrobial peptide (AMP) polymer conjugate comprising at least one AMP, typically colistin, and a dextrin polymer wherein said dextrin polymer has a molecular weight between 5,000-60,000 g/mol and is modified by the additions of pendant groups which increase the stability of the conjugate and so delays its degradation thereby slowing the rate at which the AMP is released. | 04-18-2013 |
20150238520 | ALGINATE OLIGOMERS FOR USE IN OVERCOMING MULTIDRUG RESISTANCE IN BACTERIA - The invention provides a method of overcoming resistance to at least one antibiotic in a multidrug resistant bacterium, said method comprising contacting said bacterium with an alginate oligomer together with the antibiotic. The multidrug resistant bacterium may be on an animate or inanimate surface and both medical and non-medical uses and methods are provided. In one aspect the invention provides an alginate oligomer for use together with at least one antibiotic in treating a subject infected, suspected to be infected, or at risk of infection, with a multidrug resistant bacterium to overcome resistance to the antibiotic in said multidrug resistant bacterium. In another aspect the method can be used to combat contamination of a site with multidrug resistant bacteria, e.g. for disinfection and cleaning purposes. | 08-27-2015 |
David Thomas, Alexandria AU
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20120306128 | METHODS FOR FORMING FEEDTHROUGHS FOR HERMETICALLY SEALED HOUSINGS USING POWDER INJECTION MOLDING - Methods of forming feedthroughs for hermetically sealed housings using powder injection molding, including positioning a plurality of separate electrically conductive elements in a mold, injecting non-electrically conductive powder injection molding (PIM) feedstock into the mold to form a plurality of insulative bodies around the conductive elements, sintering the insulative bodies to form the plurality of feedthroughs physically connected to one another via the conductive elements; and severing the conductive elements between neighboring insulative bodies. | 12-06-2012 |
20120319319 | FORMING FEEDTHROUGHS FOR HERMETICALLY SEALED HOUSINGS USING TWO-MATERIAL POWDER INJECTION MOLDING - Methods of forming a feedthrough using a mold that defines a cavity when closed and includes one or more cores configured to move in and out of the mold cavity. The methods include injecting non-electrically conductive powder injection molding (PIM) feedstock into the mold cavity to form an insulative body around a portion of each of the cores disposed in the mold cavity, removing each of the cores from the insulative body to form one or more core cavities in the insulative body, injecting electrically conductive PIM feedstock into the core cavities to form one or more conductors in the core cavities, respectively, and sintering the insulative body and the conductors to form the feedthrough. | 12-20-2012 |
David Thomas, Owens Crossroads, AL US
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20130206199 | Device and Method for Hybrid Solar-Thermal Energy Harvesting - A thermoelectric generator and methods of fabricating a thermoelectric generator are disclosed. An exemplary thermoelectric generator includes an upper electrode, a lower electrode, and a thermocouple disposed between the upper electrode and the lower electrode. The upper electrode, the lower electrode, and the thermocouple are configured to effect heat flux laterally through the thermocouple. In a further aspect, the thermoelectric generator is integrated with a solar cell to form a solar/thermal energy conversion device | 08-15-2013 |
David Thomas, Upton GB
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20130223684 | OVERLAY-BASED ASSET LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - A network asset location system and methods of its use and operation are disclosed. In one aspect, the network asset location system includes a mobile application component executable on a mobile device including a camera and a display, the mobile application component configured to receive image data from the camera and display an image on the display based on the image data and overlay information identifying one or more network assets identifiable in the image data. The network asset location system also includes an asset management tracking engine configured to receive the image data and generate the overlay information including an identification of a location of at least one of the one or more network assets within the image. | 08-29-2013 |
20140038436 | DEVICE FOR A PATCH PANEL - There is provided a pluggable modular device for removable connection to a patch panel. The pluggable modular device comprises an electrical connector for mating with a corresponding electrical connector of the patch panel; and at least one of scanning electronics for scanning connection ports of the patch panel and guidance electronics for activating indicators of the patch panel. | 02-06-2014 |
David Thomas, Perth, WA US
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20140005284 | CARBON OXIDES REMOVAL | 01-02-2014 |
David Thomas, Germantown, WI US
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20130124153 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN OF HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE ANIMATED GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS - A method for the computer aided design of human machine interface animated graphical elements is provided. The method includes receiving through a user interface a selection of a graphic comprising a plurality of components in a design format. The method also includes receiving through the user interface an indication that a first component of the plurality of components is static, and an indication that a second component of the plurality of components is dynamic. The method also includes converting the first component from the design format to a static format, and converting the second component from the design format to a dynamic format. The method then exports the graphic with the first component in the static format and the second component in the dynamic format. | 05-16-2013 |
20130311914 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN OF HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE ANIMATED GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS - One or more non-transitory computer-readable media having stored thereon program instructions to facilitate the computer aided design of human machine interface animated graphical elements is provided. The program instructions, when executed by a computing system, direct the computing system to at least display a graphical element having dimensions associated with a characteristic of an industrial element within an industrial automation environment. The program instructions further direct the computing system to at least identify a change in the characteristic of the industrial element, and to modify a dimension of the graphical element to visually represent the change in the characteristic of the industrial element. | 11-21-2013 |
David Thomas, Devon GB
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20140283561 | METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR CONTROLLED DOSING OF TREATING COMPOSITIONS IN WASHING MACHINES - The present invention provides a method of dispensing a plurality of treating compositions into a multistage automatic washing machine, as well as a dispensing device comprising an associated reservoir for collection of wash liquor and at least two chambers containing a treating composition. Said chambers are activated in response to an input from a sensor. | 09-25-2014 |
David Thomas, Eveleigh AU
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20140288577 | Electrode Assembly for an Active Implantable Medical Device - An electrode assembly for an active implantable medical device can be delivered by catheter but expands to become a paddle electrode once implanted. The electrode assembly comprises a support member carrying wires for electrically connecting a control unit to electrodes of the electrode assembly. At least one, and usually two resilient deformable paddle wings are mounted to the support member. The paddle wings can be furled close to the support member under a deformation force to permit implantation via an introducer. The paddle wings resiliently unfurl away from the support member upon release of the deformation force. The paddle wings bear rows and columns of electrodes, and the electrode assembly as a whole has sufficient longitudinal rigidity for implantation via an introducer. | 09-25-2014 |
David Thomas, Artarmon AU
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20140324143 | COATINGS FOR ACTIVE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - The present invention relates to active implantable medical stimulation devices. An active implantable medical stimulation device comprises an electrically non-conductive support member, one or more electrically conductive stimulation electrodes disposed on the support member and a cover covering the support member and the one or more electrodes. At locations where the cover covers the electrodes, the cover comprises one or more openings dimensioned such that the one or more openings which facilitate electrical conduction to allow stimulation of tissue and/or measurement of electrical signal s by the electrodes while preventing tissue ingrowth. The support member can be of an advantageous structure, that would not be usable without the cover since tissue ingrowth would not allow the removal of the implant. At the same time, the cover still allows the stimulation of the tissue so that the functionality of the device is not prevented by the cover. | 10-30-2014 |
David Thomas, Nottingham GB
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20140336959 | FAULT LOCATION IN POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS - A method of locating a fault on an electricity transmission line is disclosed. The transmission line has a known line impedance and is operable to transport electricity at one or more system frequencies. The method comprises using measurements of the current and voltage made on the line at one or more frequencies which are different to the system frequency and the known line impedance (Z) to determine a distance to the fault. The method may include monitoring the voltage and the current on the transmission line at the one or more non-system frequencies, and determining from the presence of signals at a non-system frequency on the transmission line that a fault has occurred. | 11-13-2014 |
David Thomas, Hanover, MA US
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20150020909 | INSERTABLE FLOW METER - A flow meter includes a magnet actuated switch, and an impeller configured to be insertable into a standard NPT ¼″ pipe fitting. Rotation of the impeller in response to a fluid flow actuates the magnet actuated switch with a frequency that is proportional to a flow rate of the fluid flow. The impeller has a cylindrical shaft and a plurality of extensions that extend from the cylindrical shaft that form a spiral shaped cross section. Each extension has an inner curved surface and an outer curved surface, and the inner curved surface is concave shaped to catch the flow of the fluid, and the outer curved surface is convex shaped to provide reduced counter resistance to the rotation of the impeller. A pipe section assembly includes a pipe section including a standard NPT ¼″ pipe fitting and the flow meter vertically inserted into the pipe fitting. | 01-22-2015 |
David Thomas, Cottingham GB
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20150136190 | Adjustable Walking Frame - An adjustable walking frame design for walking aid device is provided. The adjustable walking frame has a pair of beam assemblies where the pair of beam assemblies is pivotally mounted to each other. The pivotal mounting provides flexible angle adjustment between the pair of beam assemblies. The height and width of the beam assemblies can be adjusted to meet individual's physical measurements. The adjustable walking frame can be collapsed to occupy minimal space when the adjustable walking frame is stored or transported. | 05-21-2015 |
David Thomas, Irvine, CA US
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20150150061 | PORTABLE VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION OF ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT - A portable entertainment system for a vehicle includes a portable housing, a transceiver, a processor, a memory, and a rechargeable battery. The transceiver communicates through RF signals with Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) operated by vehicle passengers. The rechargeable battery supplies power to the transceiver, the processor, and the memory. The memory is coupled to the processor and includes entertainment content and further includes computer readable program code that causes the processor to communicate a list, of at least some of the entertainment content available in the memory, to the PEDs. A content selection message is received through the transceiver from one of the PEDs that requests communication of a selected one of the entertainment content identified in the list. The selected entertainment content is communicated through the transceiver to the PED. The transceiver, the processor, and the memory are enclosed within the portable housing. | 05-28-2015 |
David Thomas, Rochester, NY US
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20150288819 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM FOR AIDING EMERGENCY RESPONSE - Presented are a method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium for aiding emergency response. The method includes receiving, by a processor, a plurality of data corresponding to a geographic location from a plurality of data sources. The method further includes aggregating, by the processor, the plurality of data. The method still further includes determining, by the processor, a first profile and a second profile based on the aggregated plurality of data. The method can conclude with transmitting, by the processor, the first profile to a plurality of user equipments and the second profile to at least one user equipment, wherein the at least one user equipment is different from the plurality of user equipments. | 10-08-2015 |
David Thomas, Chichester GB
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20160134920 | PORTABLE VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION OF ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT - A portable entertainment system for a vehicle includes a portable housing, a transceiver, a processor, a memory, and a rechargeable battery. The transceiver communicates through RF signals with Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) operated by vehicle passengers. The rechargeable battery supplies power to the transceiver, the processor, and the memory. The memory is coupled to the processor and includes entertainment content and further includes computer readable program code that causes the processor to communicate a list, of at least some of the entertainment content available in the memory, to the PEDs. A content selection message is received through the transceiver from one of the PEDs that requests communication of a selected one of the entertainment content identified in the list. The selected entertainment content is communicated through the transceiver to the PED. The transceiver, the processor, and the memory are enclosed within the portable housing. | 05-12-2016 |