Patents by Inventor H. Thomas

H. Thomas has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20180362820
    Abstract: A composition comprising from about 40 weight percent to about 99.9 weight percent of at least one C1-c5 hydrofluorocarbon, from about 0.1 weight percent to about 50 weight percent of CF3I, and from about 0.1 weight percent to about 10 weight percent of at least one C1-c6 hydrocarbon and the use of these composition for in methods of the recharging of refrigeration systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: MARK W. SPATZ, RAYMOND H. THOMAS, RAJIV R. SINGH, I, SAMUEL F. YANA MOTTA, DAVID P. WILSON, ELIZABET DEL CARMEN VERA BECERRA
  • Patent number: 10158643
    Abstract: An apparatus including an in-network transfer processor configured to receive a transfer request, a sender token, and a receiver token, to identify an institution associated with a sender based on the sender token, and to identify an institution associated with a receiver based on the receiver token. The in-network transfer processor is configured to facilitate an internal transfer to the sender when the sender and the receiver are the same user and to facilitate an internal transfer to the receiver when the sender and the receiver are different users. The in-network transfer processor is configured to facilitate a transfer to the receiver using service network resources when the membership for the institution associated with the receiver indicates an in-network institution and to facilitate a transfer to the institution associated with the receiver using secondary network resources when the membership for the institution associated with the receiver indicates an out-of-network institution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Richard H. Thomas, Joseph B. Castinado
  • Patent number: 10158644
    Abstract: A token-based routing system that includes an out-of-network transfer processor configured to receive a transfer request, a sender token, and a receiver token and to identify an institution associated with a sender based on the sender token. The out-of-network transfer processor is configured to determine a membership for an institution associated with a receiver based on the receiver token. The out-of-network transfer processor is configured to facilitate a transfer from the institution associated with the sender to the receiver using service network resources in response to determining that the membership for the institution associated with the receiver indicates an in-network institution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Richard H. Thomas, Joseph B. Castinado
  • Publication number: 20180347800
    Abstract: A lamp assembly adapted to cast shadow-free illumination over an area. Typically, a lamp assembly includes a plurality of light modules that are disposed in a spaced apart relationship over an area. Desirably, the lamp assembly is arranged to aim the light output of each module for overlapping summation on a target footprint. Modules generally each include a LED light source, a collimating lens disposed at a distal end of the mirror, and a tube disposed between the LED and the collimating lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: H. Thomas LOCKAMY, Mark WEDELL, Jason W. SPENCER, Daniel MANGLICMOT, Austin UNSWORTH
  • Publication number: 20180335440
    Abstract: Quantitative colorimetric carbon dioxide detection and measurement systems are disclosed. The systems can include a gas conduit, a colorimetric indicator adapted to exhibit a color change in response to exposure to carbon dioxide gas, a temperature controller operatively coupled to the colorimetric indicator and configured to control the temperature of the colorimetric indicator, an electro-optical sensor assembly including a light source or sources adapted to transmit light to the colorimetric indicator, and a photodiode or photodiodes configured to detect light reflected from the colorimetric indicator and to generate a measurement signal, and a processor in communication with the electro-optical sensor assembly. The processor can be configured to receive the measurement signal generated by the electro-optical sensor assembly and to compute a concentration of carbon dioxide based on the measurement signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Leslie E. MACE, Elizabeth K. SIEGELMAN, Debra L. REISENTHEL, Simon W.H. THOMAS
  • Patent number: 10132484
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved dental operatory lamp having an LED light source that directs light to a reflector that in turn reflects the light to illuminate a treatment area. In one embodiment, the lamp is adapted for efficient transfer of heat from the light source and into the environment. In another embodiment, the lamp is adapted to generate a predetermined pattern of light optimal for the treatment area. In other embodiments, the lamp includes structural features that enable the lamp to maintain optimum light intensity and/or temperature. Also, disclosed herein are unique reflector embodiments that intentionally provide a generally smooth surface, without facets, that reflect light at all visible and infrared wavelengths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: KAVO DENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: H. Thomas Lockamy, Nabil Dagher, Jamie Swayne, Nathan Hemmer
  • Publication number: 20180328841
    Abstract: Quantitative colorimetric carbon dioxide measurement and measurement systems and methods are disclosed. The methods can include methods for calibrating a chemical colorimetric indicator used in the quantitative colorimetric carbon dioxide measurement system. Apparatuses are disclosed including a cartridge comprising a chemical colorimetric indicator that is configured to removably engage with a quantitative colorimetric measurement system. Cartridges containing a sealed container comprising a reference gas with a known concentration of carbon dioxide are also disclosed. Systems and methods for humidifying the chemical colorimetric indicator are also provided. Methods for using the systems are also disclosed including providing a breathing therapy to a patient or user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Paul K. GRAHAM, Alexander J. MOSKOS, Jackson M. PLEIS, Simon W.H. THOMAS
  • Patent number: 10129263
    Abstract: A tokenization system that includes a tokenizer, a token and alias directory, and a network node. The tokenizer is configured to generate tokens. The token and alias directory is configured to store tokens. The network node is configured to receive user information for a user and to determine a membership for an institution associated with the user based on the user information. The network node is configured to send an authorization request to an authorization processor in response to determining that the membership for the institution associated with the receiver indicates an in-network institution and to receive an authorization approval in response to sending the authorization request. The network node is further configured to send a token request to the tokenizer, to receive a token in response to the token request, and to store the token in the token and alias directory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Bank of America
    Inventors: Richard H. Thomas, Joseph B. Castinado
  • Patent number: 10127552
    Abstract: A system includes a memory and a processor. The memory may store a customer account associated with a customer and an enterprise account associated with an enterprise. The processor may be communicatively coupled to the memory and may cause the system to receive a request to deposit a first amount of a cryptocurrency in the customer account from the customer. The processor may also cause the system to determine a public key associated with the customer account and receive the first amount of the cryptocurrency. The processor may further cause the system to determine a first value approximately equivalent to the first amount of cryptocurrency and associate the first value with the customer account. The processor is further able to aggregate the first amount of cryptocurrency with an aggregated amount of the cryptocurrency in the enterprise account and facilitate securing the public key in the enterprise account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: James G. Ronca, Jason P. Blackhurst, Joseph B. Castinado, Heather Dolan, Thomas E. Durbin, Richard H. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20180291248
    Abstract: Disclosed are the use of fluorine substituted olefins, including tetra- and penta-fluoropropenes, in a variety of applications, including in methods of depositing catalyst on a solid support, methods of sterilizing articles, cleaning methods and compositions, methods of applying medicaments, fire extinguishing/suppression compositions and methods, flavor formulations, fragrance formulations and inflating agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Rajiv R. Singh, Hang T. Pham, David P. Wilson, Raymond H. Thomas
  • Patent number: 10068231
    Abstract: A banking system operates responsive to data read from data bearing records. The system includes an automated banking machine comprising a card reader. The card reader includes a movable read head that can read card data along a magnetic stripe of a card that was inserted long-edge first. The card reader includes a card entry gate. The gate is opened for a card that is determined to be properly oriented for data reading. The card reader can encrypt card data, including account data. The machine also includes a PIN keypad. The card reader can send encrypted card data to the keypad. The keypad can decipher the encrypted card data. The keypad can encrypt both deciphered card data and a received user PIN. The card data and the PIN are usable by the machine to authorize a user to carry out a financial transfer involving the account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
    Inventors: David N. Lewis, Klaus A. Steinbach, Jeffery M. Enright, Natarajan Ramachandran, Mark A. Douglass, Timothy Crews, Songtao Ma, Randall W. Jenkins, H. Thomas Graef, Sathish M. Irudayam
  • Publication number: 20180187376
    Abstract: Methods of and systems for controlling dosing of drainage aid and optionally defoamer to brown stock of a brown stock washing process are provided. Certain embodiments of the invention provide independent control of drainage aid and/or defoamer to brown stock, which tends to provide improved efficiency in dosing each of the drainage aid and the defoamer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Karry Mackie, Jon Clegg, Joseph Konopa, John H. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20180171195
    Abstract: The invention pertains to heat transfer compositions, particularly to automobile refrigerants comprising a hydrofluoroalkene, an iodocarbon, and at least one lubricant having hydrogen atoms and carbon atoms, wherein no more than 17% of the total number of hydrogen atoms which are attached to a carbon atom are tertiary hydrogen atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Raymond H. Thomas, Rajiv R. Singh, George J. Samuels, Ian Shankland, David P. Wilson, Roy P. Robinson, Michael Van Der Puy, John L. Welch, Gregory J. Shafer, Mark W. Spatz, Ryan Hulse
  • Patent number: 9994750
    Abstract: Disclosed are the use of fluorine substituted olefins, including tetra- and penta-fluoropropenes, in a variety of applications, including in methods of depositing catalyst on a solid support, methods of sterilizing articles, cleaning methods and compositions, methods of applying medicaments, fire extinguishing/suppression compositions and methods, flavor formulations, fragrance formulations and inflating agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Rajiv R. Singh, Hang T. Pham, David P. Wilson, Raymond H. Thomas
  • Patent number: 9938442
    Abstract: A composition comprising from about 40 weight percent to about 99.9 weight percent of at least one C1-C5 hydrofluorocarbon, from about 0.1 weight percent to about 50 weight percent of CF3I, and from about 0.1 weight percent to about 10 weight percent of at least one C1-C6 hydrocarbon and the use of these composition for in methods of the recharging of refrigeration systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Mark W. Spatz, Raymond H. Thomas, Rajiv R. Singh, Samuel F. Yana Motta, David P. Wilson, Elizabet del Carmen Vera Becerra
  • Publication number: 20180094179
    Abstract: Liquid compositions for use in compression refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems in which a fluoroalkene containing from 3 to 4 carbon atoms and at least 1 but no more than 2 double bonds is combined with an effective amount to provide lubrication of an essentially miscible organic lubricant comprised of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and having a ratio of oxygen to carbon effective to provide a degree of miscibility with said fluoroalkene so that when up to five weight percent of lubricant is added to said fluoroalkene the refrigerant has one liquid phase at at least one temperature between ?40 and +70° C. Methods for producing refrigeration and heating with the fluoroalkenes, alone or in combination with the disclosed lubricants, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Raymond H. Thomas, Rajiv R. Singh
  • Patent number: 9920230
    Abstract: The invention pertains to heat transfer compositions, particularly to automobile refrigerants comprising a hydrofluoroalkene, an iodocarbon, and at least one lubricant having hydrogen atoms and carbon atoms, wherein no more than 17% of the total number of hydrogen atoms which are attached to a carbon atom are tertiary hydrogen atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Raymond H. Thomas, Rajiv R. Singh, George J. Samuels, Ian Shankland, David P. Wilson, Roy P. Robinson, Michael Van Der Puy, John L. Welch, Gregory J. Shafer, Mark W. Spatz, Ryan Hulse
  • Patent number: 9916736
    Abstract: In an example embodiment, an automated banking machine that allows a customer to employ a mobile wireless device for performing banking transactions. The customer may request assistance from a teller or other bank personnel at a remote location. An audio, and optionally video, communication may be initiated between the remote location and the customer. The customer may use either the automated banking machine, mobile wireless device, or both for communicating with the remote location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
    Inventors: James Block, H. Thomas Graef, Paul D. Magee, Donald Nelson, James Meek, Daniel S. McIntyre, Mark A. Depietro, Natarajan Ramachandran
  • Publication number: 20180050630
    Abstract: A captive beam system is provided. The system includes a beam assembly comprising a beam and channel units at each end. The beam comprising a top surface that, when the captive beam system is installed, faces upward, wherein the top surface establishes a flat resting surface. Each channel unit supports a bracket and a pawl, the pawl is rotatable with respect to the first end of the channel unit. The pawl comprises a support surface that is configured, when the captive beam system is installed, to rest upon a bottom edge of an aperture disposed within a fixed track, wherein a vertical distance between the support surface and the flat resting surface of the beam is about 2.58 inches. An optional upper latch is configured to substantially prevent movement of the beam assembly in a direction along a long axis of an aperture of a fixed track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: Ancra International LLC
    Inventors: Gregory A. Kauffman, H. Thomas Knox
  • Publication number: 20180025336
    Abstract: An automated banking machine is operated at least in part to data read from data bearing records. The machine is operative to carry out a financial transfer responsive at least in part to a determination that data read through a card reader of the machine corresponds to a financial account that is authorized to conduct a transaction through operation of the machine. The machine also includes a check acceptor operative to receive checks from machine users. The check acceptor is operative image checks and data resolved from check images is used in operation of the machine to cause financial transfers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: James Block, H. Thomas GRAEF, Paul D. Magee, Donald S. Nelson, JR., James Meek, Daniel S. McINTYRE, Mark A. DEPIETRO, Natarajan Ramachandran