Patents by Inventor Carrie Thompson

Carrie Thompson 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).

  • Systems and methods for updating the parameters of a model predictive controller with learned external parameters generated using simulations and machine learning
    Patent number: 11975725
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for determining optimal values for operational parameters for a model predictive controller for controlling a vehicle, can receive from a data store or a graphical user interface, ranges for one or more external parameters. The computer implemented method can determine optimum values for external parameters of the vehicle by simulating a vehicle operation across the ranges of the one or more operational parameters by solving a vehicle control problem and determining an output of the vehicle control problem based on a result for the simulated vehicle operation. A vehicle can include a processing component configured to adjust a control input for an actuator of the vehicle according to a control algorithm and based on the optimum values of the vehicle parameter as determined by the computer implemented method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: TOYOTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Thompson, Carrie Bobier-Tiu, Manuel Ahumada, Arjun Bhargava, Avinash Balachandran
  • Protective disposable wrapper for tampons
    Patent number: 10682268
    Abstract: Tampon packaging and disposal systems and methods are disclosed. The packaging has a flexible mitten and an optional attached tampon enclosure. The tampon enclosure can package a tampon and the flexible mitten wraps around the tampon enclosure. When unwrapped, the tampon enclosure is detachable from the mitten and the tampon can be used by a user. The mitten is used for removing the used tampon worn by the user and disposing of the used tampon after removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Inventors: Carrie Thompson, Scott Ketterer
  • METHODS AND KITS FOR DETERMINING DNA REPAIR CAPACITY
    Publication number: 20180334730
    Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure provides methods, compositions, vectors and kits for determining DNA repair capacity in cells or a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Leona D. Samson, Zachary David Nagel, Carrie Thompson, Isaac Alexander Chaim, Anwaar Ahmad, Anthony L. Forget
  • Methods and kits for determining DNA repair capacity
    Patent number: 9938587
    Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure provides methods, compositions, vectors and kits for determining DNA repair capacity in cells or a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Leona D. Samson, Zachary David Nagel, Carrie Thompson, Isaac Alexander Chaim, Anwaar Ahmad, Anthony L. Forget
  • PROTECTIVE DISPOSABLE WRAPPER FOR TAMPONS
    Publication number: 20170087032
    Abstract: Tampon packaging and disposal systems and methods are disclosed. The packaging has a flexible mitten and an optional attached tampon enclosure. The tampon enclosure can package a tampon and the flexible mitten wraps around the tampon enclosure. When unwrapped, the tampon enclosure is detachable from the mitten and the tampon can be used by a user. The mitten is used for removing the used tampon worn by the user and disposing of the used tampon after removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Carrie Thompson, Scott Ketterer
  • Protective disposable wrapper for tampons
    Patent number: 9572731
    Abstract: Tampon packaging and disposal systems and methods are disclosed. The packaging has a flexible mitten and an optional attached tampon enclosure. The tampon enclosure can package a tampon and the flexible mitten wraps around the tampon enclosure. When unwrapped, the tampon enclosure is detachable from the mitten and the tampon can be used by a user. The mitten is used for removing the used tampon worn by the user and disposing of the used tampon after removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventors: Carrie Thompson, Scott Ketterer
  • PROTECTIVE DISPOSABLE WRAPPER FOR TAMPONS
    Publication number: 20150257949
    Abstract: Tampon packaging and disposal systems and methods are disclosed. The packaging has a flexible mitten and an optional attached tampon enclosure. The tampon enclosure can package a tampon and the flexible mitten wraps around the tampon enclosure. When unwrapped, the tampon enclosure is detachable from the mitten and the tampon can be used by a user. The mitten is used for removing the used tampon worn by the user and disposing of the used tampon after removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Carrie Thompson, Scott Ketterer
  • PROTECTIVE DISPOSABLE WRAPPER FOR TAMPONS
    Publication number: 20140276522
    Abstract: A tampon enclosure system comprising a pocket which encloses all or part of a user's hand during removal and encloses a used tampon during disposal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Carrie Thompson
  • METHODS AND KITS FOR DETERMINING DNA REPAIR CAPACITY
    Publication number: 20140227701
    Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure provides methods, compositions, vectors and kits for determining DNA repair capacity in cells or a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Leona D. Samson, Zachary David Nagel, Carrie Thompson, Isaac Alexander Chaim, Anwaar Ahmad, Anthony L. Forget