Thomas Michael
Thomas Michael Armstead, Rochester, MN US
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20080221853 | SIMULATING AND VERIFYING SIGNAL GLITCHING - A simulation system includes glitch injection circuitry in one or more hardware design units to allow the injection of glitches or noise to evaluate the system's response to errors on signals between the hardware design units. The simulation system includes a stimulation module with a set of drivers to input simulation patterns into the design units. Some inputs to software models are driven by the outputs of software models of another design unit. The stimulation module can monitor these signals driven by the software model but it is difficult for the stimulation module to directly drive these signals. The added glitch circuitry allows injection of errors into the simulated hardware by the stimulation module on signals that are not directly driven by the stimulation module but are driven by the outputs of hardware design units. | 09-11-2008 |
20090037165 | Method and Apparatus for Processing Transactions in a Simulation Environment - A method, article of manufacture and apparatus for simulating a plurality of transactions. A first group of transactions with first simulation properties are provided and a second group of transactions with second simulation properties are provided. The first simulation properties are different from the second simulation properties. During software simulation of a hardware model, the first group of transactions and the second group of transactions are issued to the hardware model. The first group of transactions and the second group of transactions are processed using the hardware model. At least a portion of the first group of transactions and the second group of transactions is processed simultaneously using the hardware model. The first simulation properties are used to process the first group of transactions using the hardware model and wherein the second simulation properties are used to process the second group of transactions using the hardware model. | 02-05-2009 |
Thomas Michael Auga, Greeley, CO US
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20140055482 | Method for Displaying and Manipulating Genealogical Data Using a Full Family Graph - A method for displaying and manipulating genealogical data using a full family graph. The genealogical data is obtained from external sources and is stored in a full family graph database. A unique identifier is assigned to each individual and family grouping. The full family graph is built up based on the direct bloodline of the male member of each family block. In addition, the bloodline of family blocks initiated from the wife's parents and the bloodline of family blocks initiated from the daughter's family block with her husband are also added to achieve a complete full family graph. In each bloodline, the family blocks are organized in a pre-determined order based on the genealogical relationships of the male member of each family block. Moreover, a few functions such as search, zoom and navigator are provided to the full family graph. | 02-27-2014 |
Thomas Michael Barnard, V, Huntersville, NC US
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20140274661 | METHODS OF REMOVING CALCIUM MATERIAL FROM A SUBSTRATE OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Methods of removing or softening calcium material from a substrate (e.g., a catalytic converter) and regenerating a catalytic converter are provided. A substrate (e.g., a catalyst support material) having a calcium containing material (e.g., calcium-containing fly ash) embedded or deposited thereon can be treated with a composition including one or more organosulfur oxoacids or salts thereof. | 09-18-2014 |
Thomas Michael Basgil, Cinnaminson, NJ US
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20100236712 | FULLY AUTOMATIC RFID LABELER - An apparatus and method for the fully automated application of RFID tags which are applied to the adhesive side of a pressure sensitive label with 100% verification and inspection and where any rejection occurs prior to the application of the label to a container. | 09-23-2010 |
Thomas Michael Bohnert, Zurich CH
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20120143977 | In-Vehicle Application Platform for Vehicle-to-Business Communication - Embodiments of the present invention include systems and methods for a computer-implemented, in-vehicle application platform (VAP) for conducting vehicle-to-business (V2B) communication. A V2B vehicle application layer resides within the vehicle. The VAP comprises a communication layer facilitating reliable message exchange between this vehicle application layer and V2B business applications. The VAP further comprises a HW abstraction layer encapsulating vehicle-specific interfaces both with regard to the CAN bus and the in-vehicle HMI. According to certain embodiments, these layers of the VAP provide their functionality via open, non-proprietary, and well-defined interfaces, allowing for efficient development of V2B applications and enhancing portability of the latter. | 06-07-2012 |
Thomas Michael Chlystek, Darien, IL US
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20130025557 | AIR INTAKE SYSTEM FOR OFF-ROAD VEHICLES - An air intake system for an off-road vehicle includes an intake conduit upstream of a segmented debris removal device and a mail filter element. A baffle is disposed in the intake conduit and extends into the incoming air stream to avoid swirl in the air stream and provide more even air flow distribution into the segments of the segmented debris removal device. The baffle may have two generally parallel elements spaced from one another to reduce mixing of air regions separated by the baffle. The baffle reduces or eliminates vortices that adversely affect air flow into the segmented debris removal device. | 01-31-2013 |
Thomas Michael Chlystek, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20080238043 | One Piece Horn Cover - A horn assembly for a motor vehicle includes a sound generating member, a housing having a first opening connected to the sound generating member and a second opening to disperse sound from the sound generating member, and a deflector to restrict ingress of liquid into the second opening, while allowing egress of sound from the second opening. The deflector includes a base member having a first end coupled to the housing and a second end defining a portion of a primary opening to direct dispersement of sound from the sound generating member. The deflector includes a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall, where each lateral wall is coupled to the base member and extends toward the housing. A distal edge of each of the first and second lateral walls is spaced apart from the housing to form secondary openings allowing dispersement of sound from the housing. | 10-02-2008 |
Thomas Michael Cozad, Jr., Seattle, WA US
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20130173435 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING PRODUCT LOCATION INFORMATION - Techniques for managing product location information are described. Managing product location information may include collecting, storing, generating, and synthesizing information about the location of products or other items in a store, retail location, warehouse, or other location. In one embodiment, a user operates a mobile device (e.g., scanner, smart phone) to efficiently scan item identifiers corresponding to items on the shelves of a store. In some cases, the user need only scan a single item identifier in a section or shelf, which is then used to obtain information about other items in that section, such as based on a planogram or other store inventory information. In some embodiments, shelves, sections, and/or aisles include location identifiers that can be scanned in order to reset, save, and/or initialize a record that stores information about products located at that shelf, section, or aisle. | 07-04-2013 |
Thomas Michael Daly, Iii, Henrico, VA US
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20120191509 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING MANAGEMENT DATA AND CONSOLIDATING SOLICITATION E-MAIL - Systems and methods for providing entities in a value chain of a product or service with an integrated management system associated with an integrated database which collects information from and provides information to various entities in the value chain, including providing offers targeted to the entities in the value chain. Systems and methods are also disclosed for providing consumers with a service to consolidate e-mails. | 07-26-2012 |
Thomas Michael Ford, Huntersville, NC US
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20140216321 | BOAT BRUSH TOOL - A boat brush tool for cleaning a boat pontoon, the boat brush tool having a generally J-shaped tubular support member with an upper section for manipulating the tool and a lower section carrying a plurality of brush bristles and having a curved shape corresponding to the outer surface of the pontoon. | 08-07-2014 |
Thomas Michael Frimurer, Kobenhaven S. DK
Thomas Michael Halt, Calumet, MI US
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20080210443 | Fire Suppression System and Emergency Annunciation System - A fire suppression and annunciation system using a flexible conduit and a wire rope is provided. The wire rope may be connected to a knob assembly at a universal pull station and to a release mechanism of the fire suppression system. An operator may pull a handle of the knob assembly at the universal pull station, thereby activating the release mechanism to release fire suppression agent. A flexible conduit may house the wire rope along at least a part of the connection from the universal pull station to the release mechanism. A material on the liner of the flexible conduit and/or on the wire rope may be used to reduce the coefficient of friction of wire rope in the flexible conduit. The fire suppression system may further include a pulley block system connected to the universal pull station. The pulley block system may comprise bearings, and may lower the force necessary to activate the release mechanism. | 09-04-2008 |
Thomas Michael Hughson, Boscawen, NH US
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20110258265 | DECOMPOSITION AND DELIVERY OF MESSAGE OBJECTS BASED ON USER INSTRUCTIONS - A message system comprises a communication interface and a processing system. The communication interface is configured to receive a message object addressed to a user. The processing system is configured to store a copy of the message object, process the message object based on user decomposition instructions to generate a decomposed message object, select a delivery mechanism for the decomposed message object based on user delivery instructions, and direct the communication interface to transfer the decomposed message object for delivery to the user according to the delivery mechanism. The communication interface configured to transfer the decomposed message object for delivery to the user according to the delivery mechanism. | 10-20-2011 |
Thomas Michael Lampros, Cambridge, NY US
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20110262628 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INLINE CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - Disclosed are an inline chemical vapor deposition method and system for fabricating a device. The method includes transporting a web or discrete substrate through a deposition chamber having a plurality of deposition modules. A buffer layer, a window layer and a transparent conductive layer are deposited onto the substrate during passage through a first deposition module, a second deposition module and a third deposition module, respectively. Advantageously, the steps for generating the buffer layer, window layer and transparent conductive layer are performed sequentially in a common vacuum environment of a single deposition chamber and the use of a conventional chemical bath deposition process to deposit the buffer layer is eliminated. The method is suitable for the manufacture of different types of devices including various types of solar cells such as copper indium gallium diselenide solar cells. | 10-27-2011 |
20120031604 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Described is a vapor trap that enables the capture of material from the condensate of a vapor. The vapor trap includes an inner module, outer module and cooling system. The inner module has a transport channel to pass a web substrate or discrete substrate, and to limit conductance of the vapor. Plenums extend from the transport channel to an outer surface of the inner module. The inner module is configured to be at a temperature that is greater than a condensation temperature of the vapor. The outer module includes collection surfaces disposed across from the outer ends of the plenums. The temperature of the collection surfaces is less that a condensation temperature of the vapor. In various embodiments, the vapor trap is a selenium trap that can be used, for example, in a copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) deposition system for fabrication of thin film solar cells and modules. | 02-09-2012 |
20120034733 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Described are a system and a method for depositing a thin film on a substrate. In some embodiments, the system includes a substrate transport system to transport a plurality of discrete substrates, such as glass substrates or wafers, along a closed path. The system also includes a metal deposition zone, a selenization zone and a cooling chamber each disposed on the closed path. During transport along the closed path, the metal deposition zone deposits a layer of a composite metal onto the discrete substrates and the selenization zone selenizes the layer of the composite metal. The cooling zone cools the discrete substrates prior to a subsequent pass through the metal deposition zone and the selenization zone. | 02-09-2012 |
20120034734 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Described are embodiments of methods for depositing a copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) film on a substrate, such as a web substrate or a discrete substrate. In various embodiments, an incremental layer of indium is deposited followed by deposition of a top incremental layer of copper gallium to create a multi-layer structure that is subsequently selenized. By capping the multi-layer structure with the copper gallium layer, the depletion of indium during the selenization of the multi-layer is reduced or eliminated. Additional multi-layers, each having a copper gallium cap layer, are formed and selenized to create the CIGS film. Optionally, the indium content and gallium content in each multi-layer are varied from the indium content and gallium content of one or more of the other multi-layers to achieve desired content gradients in the CIGS film. | 02-09-2012 |
20120034764 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Described are an apparatus and a method for depositing a thin film on a web. The method includes depositing a first layer of a composite metal onto a web. A first selenium layer is deposited onto the first layer and the web is heated to selenize the first layer. Subsequently, a second layer of the composite metal is deposited onto the selenized first layer and a second selenium layer is deposited onto the second layer. The web is then heated to selenize the second layer. The composition of each composite metal layer can be varied to achieve desired bandgap gradients and other film properties. Segregation of gallium and indium is substantially reduced or eliminated because each incremental layer is selenized before the next incremental layer is deposited. The method can be implemented in production systems to deposit CIGS films on metal and plastic foils. | 02-09-2012 |
20130224904 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Described are an apparatus and a method for depositing a thin film on a web. The method includes depositing a first layer of a composite metal onto a web. A first selenium layer is deposited onto the first layer and the web is heated to selenize the first layer. Subsequently, a second layer of the composite metal is deposited onto the selenized first layer and a second selenium layer is deposited onto the second layer. The web is then heated to selenize the second layer. The composition of each composite metal layer can be varied to achieve desired bandgap gradients and other film properties. Segregation of gallium and indium is substantially reduced or eliminated because each incremental layer is selenized before the next incremental layer is deposited. The method can be implemented in production systems to deposit CIGS films on metal and plastic foils. | 08-29-2013 |
20140331931 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INLINE CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - Disclosed are an inline chemical vapor deposition method and system for fabricating a device. The method includes transporting a web or discrete substrate through a deposition chamber having a plurality of deposition modules. A buffer layer, a window layer and a transparent conductive layer are deposited onto the substrate during passage through a first deposition module, a second deposition module and a third deposition module, respectively. Advantageously, the steps for generating the buffer layer, window layer and transparent conductive layer are performed sequentially in a common vacuum environment of a single deposition chamber and the use of a conventional chemical bath deposition process to deposit the buffer layer is eliminated. The method is suitable for the manufacture of different types of devices including various types of solar cells such as copper indium gallium diselenide solar cells. | 11-13-2014 |
Thomas Michael Payne, Tappan, NY US
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20160047166 | P.C. Holster/Tool Holder - The “P C Holster/Tool Holder” is a unique, reusable, multipurpose tool holder which allows small hand tools or a container with a handle, such as “The Paint Can-dle” described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/255,024 filed Apr. 17, 2014, to be removably attached and suspended in an upright, usable position, from the waist belt of a workman or attached to an extended ladder by utilizing selected strap slots provided, freeing up his hands for safer, more convenient handling and storage of said container or tool. | 02-18-2016 |
Thomas Michael Poladian, Dearborn, MI US
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20130247393 | Disposable Safety Razor - A disposable razor having a razor blade with a width substantially narrower than that of any conventional disposable razors comprising of a rigid inner core handle for gripping, formed of thermoplastic material with a compatible rubber co-extrudable layer on the back side concave finger-rest and on the left and right side palm-rests. That portion of the razor blade that makes contact with the skin (the grind) has no encasing side borders allowing it to extend to within 0.7 millimeters (mm) of the sides of the razor's head. The rubberized portions on the handle provide for a secure grip in all shaving conditions including wet and soapy. The razor's symmetry, measured from the frontal center axis allows for the razor to be used with equal ease and effectiveness for a wide range of hand sizes whether the user is right or left handed. | 09-26-2013 |
Thomas Michael Richar, Long Valley, NJ US
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20100015280 | Functional No-Trans Oils With Modulated Omega-6 To Omega-3 Ratio - The functional oils provided herein are formulated for low saturated fat content, rapid crystallization, no trans content, high alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), and a specific ratio of omega-6 (linoleic; C18:2) to omega-3 (alpha-linolenic; C18:3) acids. The functional oils provided herein are formulated with liquid vegetable oil and concentrated saturated fatty acid fraction, where the concentrated saturated fatty acid fraction is derived principally from interesterified blends of liquid oil and fully hydrogenated vegetable oil. The unique ensemble of desirable functional and nutritional properties has not previously been simultaneously formulated into lipid compositions suitable for shortening and spray oil applications. | 01-21-2010 |
Thomas Michael Rone, San Diego, CA US
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20120131740 | Toilet Seat Resurfacing Device and Method - A device for resurfacing seats including a reusable seat cover adapted to be utilized multiple times and adapted to be sanitary. A device for resurfacing toilet seats including a seat cover and means for attaching the seat cover to the seat. A method for resurfacing seats including attaching a seat cover to a seat, where the seat cover can be utilized multiple times. | 05-31-2012 |
Thomas Michael Schultz, Millsboro, DE US
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20150320033 | Pre-Emergent Seed Coatings and Growth Stimulator Compositions - A bio-degradable seed coating composition for enhanced seed protection and propagation consists of a gelatin-based hydrogel formulation consisting of a naturally derived, hydrophilic protein, a sulfated or non-sulfated polysaccharide, a divalent cationic salt, and an azeotropic drying agent. The coating is readily applied to the seed and has enhanced drying functionality. The composition adheres to the seed surface and protects the seed during storage for improved shelf life while still being readily hydrated and water absorbent once planted in the respective growing medium. | 11-12-2015 |
Thomas Michael Shallah, Deland, FL US
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20120034840 | Three dimensional toy bath tub city - A portable, lightweight, water-resistant, multi-colored toy for placement in a bathtub, either supernatant or stationary, and which can be used with small toy cars of various models includes a base member having a multi-storied superstructure on which toy cars are placed with the base member having pivotal flip-down and flip-up legs for supporting the toy in the bathtub and the legs having suction cup for adhering to the bathtub bottom and one of the floors—the top floor—including a car wash, a gas station and a convenience store with water for the car wash being provided by a conduit that extends from the water up to the car wash and the upper side of the base member including an island and a boat ramp extending to the water. | 02-09-2012 |
Thomas Michael Shapland, Davis, CA US
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20140348201 | DETERMINING SENSIBLE HEAT FLUX WITHOUT CALIBRATION - By correcting temperature measurements above a surface (such as the ground) for the first-order filtering associated with the thermal inertia of a temperature sensor (such as a thermocouple) that performed the temperature measurements, the heat flux conveyed from the surface by air can be accurately determined without requiring a calibration procedure. Instead, a predefined calibration value may be used. This predefined calibration value may be a function of a size of the temperature sensor and/or a distance between the temperature sensor and the ground. Moreover, the predefined calibration value may have a fixed value for a given size of the temperature sensor. In addition, the measurement of the heat flux conveyed from the surface can be used to accurately determine the residual heat flux that vaporizes water from the surface without a calibration procedure. | 11-27-2014 |
Thomas Michael Sopko, Jr., East Peoria, IL US
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20090082945 | Continuously variable transmission system with power boost - A method is provided of boosting power to a continuously variable transmission having a motor. The continuously variable transmission is powered by an engine. The method includes selectively adjusting a power output of the engine above a steady state power output rating of the engine when an acceleration of the motor exceeds an acceleration threshold value. | 03-26-2009 |
Thomas Michael Talavage, West Lafayette, IN US
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20140068840 | Dynamic Load-Absorbing Materials and Articles - A double-shell helmet is disclosed. The double-shell helmet includes an outer shell, an impact absorbing material layer affixed to the outer shell on a first side of the impact absorbing material layer, an inner shell affixed to the impact absorbing material layer on a second side of the impact absorbing material layer opposite the first side of the impact absorbing material layer, and a foam layer affixed to the inner shell. | 03-13-2014 |
Thomas Michael Tirpak, Glenview, IL US
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20090132652 | Method and Apparatus for Determining a Group Preference in a Social Network | 05-21-2009 |
20100245596 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGE SELECTION AND CAPTURE PARAMETER DETERMINATION - An apparatus and method for identifying image capture opportunities. Expert photo agents ( | 09-30-2010 |
Thomas Michael Yantek, Lawrence, PA US
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20120127317 | METHOD AND DEVICE TO SECURELY OPEN AND CLOSE A PASSAGEWAY OR ACCESS POINT - An access control system for a passageway having a passageway barrier including an active infrared sensor device and a locking mechanism for selectively locking and unlocking the passageway barrier. The active infrared sensor device includes an infrared emitter, an infrared receiver having one or more position-sensing photodetectors operative for receiving infrared light and generating a signal corresponding to a position and/or intensity of the reflected infrared light, and a processing unit operative for detecting a change between a first signal generated by one or more position-sensing photodetectors after receiving reflected infrared light at a first location on one or more position-sensing photodetectors and a second signal generated by one or more position-sensing photodetectors after receiving infrared light reflected in response to the object moving into the surveillance area and for controlling an operation of a locking mechanism based on the change. | 05-24-2012 |
20120206269 | Electronic System to Signal Proximity of an Object - A system to signal proximity of at least one object or entity comprises reference means, sensing means for sensing the at least one object or entity in an electric field, and processing means for detecting at least one capacitive change in at least a portion of the electric field. The sensing means is configured to at least partially form the electric field with at least a portion of the reference means. Also provided is a sensing device comprising at least one electrically conductive unit, at least one reference, and an electrical circuit coupled to at least one processor. At least one of the electric circuit and the at least one processor is configured to cause the at least one electrically conductive unit and the at least one reference to form a capacitive relationship, and detect a capacitive change in at least a portion of the electrical field. | 08-16-2012 |