Inventor
William J. Thomas
Inventor
New Iberia, LA, US
Overview
Patents· 36 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
B08Bprimary
B08BCleaning in general12%
E21BEarth or rock drilling11%
Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification7%
G06FElectric digital data processing6%
B24BMachines, devices, or processes for grinding or polishing5%
F16LPipes5%
G01NInvestigating or analysing materials by determining their chemical or physical properties5%
B23QDetails, components, or accessories for machine tools, e.g. arrangements for copying or controlling4%
B65GTransport or storage devices, e.g. conveyors for loading or tipping, shop conveyor systems or pneumatic tube conveyors4%
F16BDevices for fastening or securing constructional elements or machine parts together, e.g. nails, bolts, circlips, clamps, clips or wedges4%
PatentTitleYear
11,128,924Systems and methods for navigating media assets202111,089,375Systems and methods for modifying fast-forward speeds based on the user's reaction time when detecting points of interest in content202110,683,714In-line mud screen manifold202010,415,352In-line mud screen manifold useful in downhole applications201910,226,851Methods for external abrader cleaning and inspection of tubulars20199,939,389Data acquisition system useful for inspection of tubulars20189,724,737'Multi-lance reel for internal cleaning and inspection of tubulars'20179,725,250'Methods for handling tubulars useful during cleaning and inspection operations'20179,669,509'Methods for external cleaning and inspection of tubulars'20179,511,395'Knuckle-jointed lance segments with an exterior protective system'20169,375,764'Single-lance reel for internal cleaning and inspection of tubulars'20169,248,976'Enhanced methods for handling tubulars useful during cleaning and inspection operations'20169,200,490'Methods for internal cleaning and inspection of tubulars'20159,156,121'Enhanced external cleaning and inspection of tubulars'20159,059,724'Differential decoder'20158,687,003'Methods and apparatus for displaying flow rate graphs and alarms on a dialysis system'20147,870,312'Automatic maintenance of configuration information in a replaceable electronic module'20117,406,600'Error-detectable license key fragmentation to facilitate errorless manual entry'20087,363,392'Automatic maintenance of configuration information in a replaceable electronic module'20087,121,377'Dual shaft rack and pinion steering assembly'20067,077,234'Rack and pinion steering assembly'20066,974,342'Connector elements including protective member for preventing connection to certain connector elements'20056,722,561'Full service locked mailbox'2004D0438828'Ball hitch stem'20016,173,985'Trailer hitch assembly with an interchangeable ball'20015,145,079'Tamper-evident overcap'19925,138,858'Method for necking a metal container body'19924,603,786'Press-on closure for resealable glass finish'1986D0281690'Control console'19854,246,638'Method and apparatus for controlling usage of a programmable computing machine'19814,225,997'Self-cleaning brush'19804,197,832'Baking pan insulator'19804,136,416'Method of producing a vibration resistant fastener'19794,078,634'Lift apparatus and safety bracket usable therewith'19783,982,575'Thread forming self-locking screw'19763,972,359'Vibration resistant fastener'1976Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
1976–1978Patents assigned to STANDARD PRESSED STEEL CO (3)· patent assignee history
1976–1979Based in Glenside, PA, US· patent location history
2001Based in Riverview, MI, US· patent location history
2008–2011Patents assigned to HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO (3)· patent assignee history
2008–2011Based in Carmichael, CA, US· patent location history
2015–2018Patents assigned to EXTREME HYDRO SOLUTIONS L L C (6)· patent assignee history
2015–2016Patents assigned to THOMAS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS & CONSULTING LLC (4)· patent assignee history
2015–2020Based in New Iberia, LA, US· patent location history
2016–2019Patents assigned to THOMAS ENG SOLUTIONS & CONSULTING LLC (6)· patent assignee history
2021Based in Evergreen, CO, US· patent location history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| EXTREME HYDRO SOLUTIONS L L C | 6 | 2015–2018 |
| THOMAS ENG SOLUTIONS & CONSULTING LLC | 6 | 2016–2019 |
| THOMAS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS & CONSULTING LLC | 4 | 2015–2016 |
| HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO | 3 | 2008–2011 |
| STANDARD PRESSED STEEL CO | 3 | 1976–1978 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| New Iberia, LA, US | 12 | 2015–2020 |
| Glenside, Pennsylvania, US | 4 | 1976–1979 |
| Carmichael, California, US | 3 | 2008–2011 |
| Evergreen, CO, US | 2 | 2021 |
| Riverview, MI, US | 2 | 2001 |