Patents by Inventor Christopher Thompson

Christopher 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).

  • Publication number: 20220024785
    Abstract: An illustrative control system for use with a replaceable ozone generator cartridge for use with an aqueous ozone delivery device, for example, for sanitizing objects, including hands, hands and forearms, feet, other tissue, instruments, or other object sanitizing. One embodiment of the control system calculates and transmits usage data to a memory device of the ozone generator cartridge, and also includes various sensors and drivers for controlling an aqueous ozone concentration. The control system also provides other data logging, error detection, and identity verification of the replaceable ozone generator cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas F. Foust, Christopher Thompson, John Morici, Anthony Casaletto
  • Publication number: 20220023453
    Abstract: An illustrative aqueous ozone sanitizing system for body part, tissue, and instrument sanitizing, including hand rinsing and sanitizing includes a sanitizing chamber, spray devices configured to simultaneously irrigate the entire left and right hand of a user, at least two aqueous ozone generators each fluidly coupled to a subset of the spray devices, and a housing for the sanitizing chamber having an opening for guiding the user's hand orientation and position into the sanitizing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas F. Foust, Christopher Thompson, John Morici, David Carlson, Jake Vail
  • Publication number: 20220024795
    Abstract: An illustrative expendable or reconstructable ozone generator cartridge for an aqueous ozone delivery device, for example, for antimicrobial sanitizing and/or medical treatment, includes a housing for a water treatment manifold providing parallel and operably fixed water pathways through ozone generating cells coupled to the manifold, and optionally a data logging and authentication feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas F. Foust, Christopher Thompson, John Morici, Anthony Casaletto
  • Publication number: 20220018274
    Abstract: A doser mounting bracket for coupling a doser to an exhaust gas aftertreatment system component having a sidewall and an exhaust gas aftertreatment system component opening includes a lower surface, an engagement wall, a central structure, an upper surface, and an attachment structure. The lower surface is configured to be held in a position opposing the sidewall. The engagement wall extends from the lower surface. The central structure has an opening that extends therethrough and includes a centering structure that extends from the lower surface and is configured to be received within the exhaust gas aftertreatment system component opening. The attachment structure extends from the upper surface and is configured to be coupled to the doser. The engagement wall is configured to separate the lower surface from the sidewall when the engagement wall interfaces with the sidewall such that a pocket is formed between the engagement wall, the centering structure, and the lower surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Lakshmanan Arunachalam, Christopher A. Thompson, Pradnya Pranav Ballal, Elliot Dilger, Nathan Hansen, Taren DeHart, Mahendra Mittapalli, Aaron Riedel
  • Publication number: 20210395370
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for isolating an active polypeptide or immunoconjugate by purification of a solution containing both the active polypeptide or immunoconjugate and an acidic variant thereof, such as a deamidated variant, using anion exchange chromatography. The present invention also provides compositions, formulations, and unit dosage forms comprising the purified polypeptide or immunoconjugate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas LINKE, William K. WANG, Ambarish SHAH, Hasige SATHISH, Alan HUNTER, Christopher THOMPSON
  • Patent number: 11196279
    Abstract: In one or more embodiments, one or more systems, methods, and/or processes may: charge a battery from a first end of discharge (EOD) voltage to a first voltage; discharge the battery to a second EOD voltage; in response to discharging the battery to the second EOD voltage, withhold power from one or more cells of the battery to at least one component of a system; charge, from the second EOD voltage to a second voltage, greater than the second voltage and less than the first voltage; discharge the battery to a third EOD voltage; in response to discharging the battery to the third EOD voltage, withhold power from the one or more cells to the at least one component; charge, from the third EOD voltage to a third voltage, greater than or equal to the second EOD voltage; and discharge the battery to the first EOD voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Karthikeyan Krishnakumar, Richard Christopher Thompson
  • Patent number: 11136396
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for isolating an active polypeptide or immunoconjugate by purification of a solution containing both the active polypeptide or immunoconjugate and an acidic variant thereof, such as a deamidated variant, using anion exchange chromatography. The present invention also provides compositions, formulations, and unit dosage forms comprising the purified polypeptide or immunoconjugate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: MedImmune Limited
    Inventors: Thomas Linke, William K. Wang, Ambarish Shah, Hasige Sathish, Alan Hunter, Christopher Thompson
  • Patent number: 11095135
    Abstract: Dynamic battery discharge at an information handling system during battery charge, such as to support increased power use associated with processor turbo mode, is managed by setting a reduced maximum charge current dynamically during constant voltage charging so that battery voltage droop from discharge does not result in command of an excessive charge current after the discharge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Richard Christopher Thompson, Yan Ning, Chia-Liang Lin
  • Publication number: 20210244414
    Abstract: The invention concerns delivering paired magnetic anastomosis devices to either side of tissues to be joined. The magnetic anastomosis devices are coupled to a guide element that facilitates delivery and manipulation of the devices when using minimally-invasive techniques such as endoscopy and laparoscopy. Elongated manipulators and guide tubes are also disclosed that improve a user's dexterity with the devices during placement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Peter Lukin, Robert F. Beisel, Christopher Thompson, Marvin Ryou, James Wright
  • Patent number: 11088565
    Abstract: Techniques for power source management in an information handling system (IHS) include detecting connection of multiple power sources to the IHS through respective DC adapters, obtaining data indicating the capabilities of each power source, obtaining data indicating a system load for the IHS, and generating, based on the obtained data, a load management plan specifying a target combined input power amount for power supplied by the multiple power sources and respective amounts of electrical power to be supplied by a single selected power source or by multiple selected power sources. The techniques also include combining the power supplied by each of the selected power sources into a combined input power and supplying the combined input power to the IHS. Prior to the combining, the voltage of the power supplied by a power source may be stepped up or down to a common voltage, or a power source may be de-rated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Andrew Thomas Sultenfuss, Richard Christopher Thompson
  • Publication number: 20210242688
    Abstract: In one or more embodiments, one or more systems, methods, and/or processes may: charge a battery from a first end of discharge (EOD) voltage to a first voltage; discharge the battery to a second EOD voltage; in response to discharging the battery to the second EOD voltage, withhold power from one or more cells of the battery to at least one component of a system; charge, from the second EOD voltage to a second voltage, greater than the second voltage and less than the first voltage; discharge the battery to a third EOD voltage; in response to discharging the battery to the third EOD voltage, withhold power from the one or more cells to the at least one component; charge, from the third EOD voltage to a third voltage, greater than or equal to the second EOD voltage; and discharge the battery to the first EOD voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Karthikeyan Krishnakumar, Richard Christopher Thompson
  • Publication number: 20210173081
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining ranges to a target disposed behind a transparent surface are described. A target acquisition system receives a plurality of lidar returns, at least some of which are from a target and at least some of which are from a transparent surface. The lidar returns correspond to a portion of a lidar signal generated by a lidar, directed toward the target, and reflected back to the lidar from either the target or the transparent surface. A range measurement for each of the plurality of lidar returns is determined. The target acquisition system generates a histogram of the range measurements. The histogram includes an array including a plurality of range bins. Each range bin defines a unique portion of a predetermined distance out from the lidar. The histogram further includes a count associated with each respective range bin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: StereoVision Imaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Humayun Chaudhry, Christopher Thompson
  • Publication number: 20210161532
    Abstract: Magnetic anastomosis devices constructed from magnetic segments coupled together with members that help the devices spontaneously transform from a linear delivery configuration to a polygonal deployment configuration. When two devices are joined together over tissue(s), the compressive force causes the tissue(s) to necrose and form an anastomosis. By altering the arrangement of the magnetic poles of the magnetic segments in the devices, the magnetic interaction between paired devices can be altered. This property gives surgeons flexibility in choosing how much attractive force the devices will experience during a procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Robert F. Beisel, Marvin Ryou, Christopher Thompson
  • Publication number: 20210117511
    Abstract: A tiered storage arrangement is contemplated that provides high speed tier 1 storage for rapid access to recalled data, mid-speed tier 2 storage for data that is not frequently recalled and tier 3 storage for archive purposes that may include tape library storage and even cold storage in vaults. Embodiments contemplate a server linked to all tiered storage devices on one end and a host computer on another. Data files can be migrated between the tiered storage systems based on migration policies, such as time elapsed from being filed or last accessed. Also, embodiments contemplate a time bar displayed at the host computer that provides accurate time predictions of data recall including information of the kind of storage on which a target file is stored and the pathway to recall the target file/s locally to the host computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventor: Nathan Christopher Thompson
  • Patent number: 10978896
    Abstract: A power storage adapter for portable information handling systems may include a separate battery and intelligent power management functionality. The power storage adapter may be equipped with fewer voltage regulators and boosted charging for improved efficiency. The power storage adapter may output power to a variable power bus, such as USB Type-C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Andrew Thomas Sultenfuss, Richard Christopher Thompson
  • Patent number: 10971908
    Abstract: An enclosure for protecting electrical components, cables and the like. The enclosure has a plurality of faces which define a volume with an opening to provide access. One face has apertures for receiving fixing screws to fix the enclosure to a wall or surface. There is a lid to close the opening. Spacer members separate the enclosure from the surface. Each has a bore extending through it and a threaded portion extending from a surface of the face which engages the apertured face of the enclosure. For each spacer there is a cap for covering the aperture and sealing the apertured face. Also provided for each spacer is a retainer for threading onto the externally threaded portions when the spacer's threaded portion extend through the apertured face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventor: Christopher Thompson
  • Patent number: 10963359
    Abstract: An information handling system (IHS) includes a battery management unit (BMU) and an embedded controller (EC). The EC is operable for detecting a trigger for monitoring power consumption in light of a first condition, capturing a state of the IHS, writing data representing the state to a power profile log, annotating the log with an identifier of a point at which logging associated with the first condition begins, obtaining, from the BMU, power data representing an amount of current flowing from or charge delivered by a battery, writing at least some power data to the log, detecting a trigger for ending monitoring associated with the first condition, annotating the log with an identifier of a point at which logging associated with the first condition ends, and generating, dependent on the annotations of the identifiers in the log, a power profile report indicating power consumption associated with the first condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Andrew Thomas Sultenfuss, Richard Christopher Thompson
  • Patent number: 10958052
    Abstract: An enclosure for protecting electrical components, cables and the like. The enclosure has a plurality of faces which define a volume with an opening to provide access. One face has apertures for receiving fixing screws to fix the enclosure to a wall or surface. There is a lid to close the opening. Spacer members separate the enclosure from the surface. Each has a bore extending through it and a threaded portion extending from a surface of the face which engages the apertured face of the enclosure. For each spacer there is a cap for covering the aperture and sealing the apertured face. Also provided for each spacer is a connecting member fixed to said aperture each having third and fourth threaded portions for respectively engaging first and second threaded portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventor: Christopher Thompson
  • Patent number: 10932780
    Abstract: The invention concerns delivering paired magnetic anastomosis devices to either side of tissues to be joined. The magnetic anastomosis devices are coupled to a guide element that facilitates delivery and manipulation of the devices when using minimally-invasive techniques such as endoscopy and laparoscopy. Elongated manipulators and guide tubes are also disclosed that improve a user's dexterity with the devices during placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: G.I. Windows, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Lukin, Robert F. Beisel, Christopher Thompson, Marvin Ryou, James Wright
  • Patent number: 10928880
    Abstract: A power storage adapter coupled to a portable information handling system using a variable power bus may receive first battery data from an embedded controller of the portable information handling system. The first battery data may be used by a battery management unit in the power storage adapter for power management of a battery. The power storage adapter may also collect second battery data from other portable information handling systems and send the second battery data back to the embedded controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Andrew Thomas Sultenfuss, Richard Christopher Thompson