Patents by Inventor Jeremy Thompson
Jeremy 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).
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Publication number: 20240179110Abstract: In some examples, a method comprises displaying cover art in a given tile of a plurality of tiles, and detecting input that causes the given tile to move to a first display position. A video is generated responsive to the detected input and, without further user input or navigation, automatically presented in place of the cover art displayed in the given tile. While the video is being played back in the given tile, it is determined that the given tile has been moved to a second display position. In response to determining that the given tile has been moved to the second display position, the video playback is terminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2024Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Newar Husam Al Majid, Nathan Kenneth Boyd, Laurent Desserrey, Matthew Thompson, Jeremy Voss
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Patent number: 11962547Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing operations including: retrieving a plurality of content items; determining a first category of a first content item in the plurality of content items; selecting a first presentation arrangement from a plurality of presentation arrangements based on the first category determined for the first content item; and presenting the first content item to a user according to the selected first presentation arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2019Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: SNAP INC.Inventors: Newar Husam Al Majid, Nathan Kenneth Boyd, Laurent Desserrey, Matthew Thompson, Jeremy Voss
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Patent number: 11950774Abstract: Disclosed are devices, methods and/or systems for securing tissue to bone, including a suture anchor implant having a body through which a suture eyelet extends transversely, and one or more suture pinch slits extending proximally from the suture eyelet, the suture pinch slit(s) angled relative to the longitudinal axis of the anchor.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Tigon MedicalInventors: Jeremy Clark, Umasuthan Srikumaran, Matthew Thompson
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Publication number: 20240090748Abstract: A system includes an endoscope connector and an endoscope adapter. The endoscope connector includes a first portion. The first portion includes a first magnetic coupling element and a first planar portion that is perpendicular to an axial direction of the endoscope connector. The endoscope adapter includes a second planar portion. The second planar portion includes a second magnetic coupling element and a substantially planar surface that is perpendicular to an axial direction of the endoscope adapter. The endoscope connector is non-mechanically attachable to the endoscope adapter using the first magnetic coupling element and the second magnetic coupling element. The first planar portion is alignable with the second planar portion such that: electroconductive contacts of the endoscope connector are axially aligned with electroconductive pins of the endoscope adapter and a port of the endoscope connector is axially aligned with a corresponding insertion port of the endoscope adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Anina COOTER, Michael KLOTER, Evan M. LEINGANG, Kevin R. LOCHNER, Indrek-Toomas POLLUKS, Marko RADOSEVIC, Jeremy ROTH, Reed O. SAUNDERS, Thomas A. TEDHAM, Richard A. THOMPSON, II, Chase VAN ROSSEN
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Publication number: 20240066192Abstract: An in-bra wearable breast pump is provided. The breast pump includes an air pump system for generating a base level vacuum and a pumping vacuum, a breast shield for receiving a user's breast and having a first side and a second side, a first channel for drawing the base level vacuum on the first side of the breast shield, and a second channel for drawing the pumping vacuum on the second side of the breast shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Jeremy Crouch, Tom Malloy, Brian McVeigh, Chris Irlam, Jack Biltcliffe, Dara O'Shea, Dan Thompson
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Publication number: 20240068857Abstract: There is provided a method of measuring liquid volume in a sealed container of a breast pump of known volume comprising liquid and gas. The method includes a measurement phase, measuring the volume of gas in the container by changing a first parameter of the gas by a known amount. The method also includes measuring a change in a second parameter of the gas; calculating the volume of gas in the container using the measured change and a predetermined operation equation; and determining the volume of liquid in the container based on the calculation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Chris Irlam, Jeremy Crouch, Tom Malloy, Brian McVeigh, Jonathan Heffer, Ben Pescud, Jack Biltcliffe, Dara O'Shea, Dan Thompson
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Patent number: 11912279Abstract: Systems and methods for limiting functionality of a vehicle are described. In one example, vehicle feature modules may specify vehicle behaviors and vehicle operation is limited according to the specified behaviors. Vehicle actuators may be adjusted to limit vehicle operation according to the specified vehicle behaviors. The vehicle behaviors may apply to powertrain systems, navigation systems, climate control systems, lighting systems and other vehicle systems.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Scott Thompson, David Hancock, Scott Christensen, John Rollinger, Jeremy Russell, Jeffrey Tumavitch, Dennis Light, David Schmitt
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Patent number: 11827872Abstract: A cell culture microdevice for maintaining and culturing a cell therein comprising a cell culture unit having at least a first cell carrier unit defining a cell culture chamber formed therein, the first cell carrier unit formed from at least, a chamber base shaped to support the cell thereon, and one or more chamber walls having one or more chamber wall surfaces enclosing the cell culture chamber about a chamber boundary, the first cell carrier unit further providing a guiding surface to guide instruments or fluids into the cell culture chamber located at an aperture through a chamber wall, wherein the cell culture microdevice is configured at a scale to substantially enclose a single cell or cell mass therein. Embodiments of the cell culture microdevice may be suitable for in vitro fertilisation procedures and drug efficacy testing.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2020Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: The University of AdelaideInventor: Jeremy Thompson
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Publication number: 20230260153Abstract: This disclosure relates to navigation of an underground mining machine. A laser range finder captures first and second 3D point clouds of first and second overlapping parts of the underground mine from first and second positions of the mining machine respectively. A processor determines a first set of candidates for rock bolts as point feature objects from the first 3D point cloud; determines a second set of candidates for rock bolts as point feature objects from the second 3D point cloud; determines an alignment between first shapes defined by at least two of the first set of candidates for rock bolts and second shapes defined by at least two of the second set of candidates for rock bolts; and determines relative location information between the first position of the mining machine and the second position of the mining machine based on the alignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATIONInventors: Kevin Saric, Mark Dunn, Peter Reid, Jeremy Thompson, John Malos
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Publication number: 20230013813Abstract: A cell culture microdevice for maintaining and culturing a cell therein comprising a cell culture unit having at least a first cell carrier unit defining a cell culture chamber formed therein, the first cell carrier unit formed from at least, a chamber base shaped to support the cell thereon, and one or more chamber walls having one or more chamber wall surfaces enclosing the cell culture chamber about a chamber boundary, the first cell carrier unit further providing a guiding surface to guide instruments or fluids into the cell culture chamber located at an aperture through a chamber wall, wherein the cell culture microdevice is configured at a scale to substantially enclose a single cell or cell mass therein. Embodiments of the cell culture microdevice may be suitable for in vitro fertilisation procedures and drug efficacy testing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2020Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventor: Jeremy Thompson
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Patent number: 11506053Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for controlling a mining machine within an underground mine. A rotatable laser source sends laser light and return light sensor receives reflected laser light and provides an indication of distance and return light intensity at multiple different rotation angles. A co-ordinate reference point comprises a pattern of varying reflectivity and provides at least a 2D co-ordinate position. A processor determines an absolute co-ordinate position in space of the mining machine as the mining machine moves through the underground mine. The processor collects intensity values of reflected laser light for multiple respective rotation angles and detects the pattern of the reference point in the multiple intensity values of reflected laser light, and determines the absolute co-ordinate position in space of the mining machine based on spatial information of the detected pattern.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationInventors: Mark Dunn, Peter Reid, Jeremy Thompson, Camrin Peacock, Kevin Saric
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Publication number: 20210378532Abstract: Described herein are systems, devices, and methods for non-invasive pregnancy testing. The systems, devices, and methods can be used to provide pregnancy status information of a subject by detecting cardiovascular activity of a fetus in the subject. Subjects can include ruminants, ungulates, and humans.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Dennis MATTHEWS, Xiaomeng GAO, Xiaonan JIANG, Xiaoguang LIU, Jeremy THOMPSON, Kylie DUNNING, Kenneth PAWLAK, Chris RYMAN
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Publication number: 20210317615Abstract: A system and method for use in raising the height of railroad structures. Railroad structures are defined as the structures where two or mor railway tracks merge, cross, or divide. The method utilizes excavating an opening beneath a railway track at or adjacent to a railroad structure. A hydraulic jack is positioned within the opening. This is repeated until sufficient hydraulic jacks have been positioned around the structure. The hydraulic jacks are then actuated to raise the railroad structure to a desired height. Generally this height provides a slight crown to the structure. Ballast is then positioned beneath the raised railway. The hydraulic jacks can be disconnected from the hydraulic lines and left in position, or removed. Preferably the hydraulic jacks are positioned on hydraulic jack sleds for improved ease in transporting the hydraulic jacks and to provide a platform on which the hydraulic jack is slid into and out of the opening beneath the railway.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: ERIC HOLLOWAY, JEREMY THOMPSON
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Patent number: 11109309Abstract: A method for managing radio communications between a gateway and a plurality of sensors of a system for tracking assets is disclosed. The method includes: obtaining properties of a currently tracked asset; determining a current connection configuration for radio connections between the gateway and the plurality of sensors; identifying a preferred connection configuration for radio connections between the gateway and the plurality of sensors based on the properties of the currently tracked asset, the preferred connection configuration having at least one physical layer characteristic that is different from the current connection configuration; and in response to the identifying, causing the gateway and at least one of the plurality of sensors to switch from the current connection configuration to the preferred connection configuration for establishing a new radio connection.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Jason Wayne Jantzi, Mahendra Fuleshwar Prasad, Mark Edward Reaume, Adam Paul Jocksch, Jeremy Thompson, Srdjan Damjanovic
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Publication number: 20210017859Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for controlling a mining machine within an underground mine. A rotatable laser source sends laser light and return light sensor receives reflected laser light and provides an indication of distance and return light intensity at multiple different rotation angles. A co-ordinate reference point comprises a pattern of varying reflectivity and provides at least a 2D co-ordinate position. A processor determines an absolute co-ordinate position in space of the mining machine as the mining machine moves through the underground mine. The processor collects intensity values of reflected laser light for multiple respective rotation angles and detects the pattern of the reference point in the multiple intensity values of reflected laser light, and determines the absolute co-ordinate position in space of the mining machine based on spatial information of the detected pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Mark DUNN, Peter REID, Jeremy THOMPSON, Camrin PEACOCK, Kevin SARIC
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Publication number: 20200314742Abstract: A method for managing radio communications between a gateway and a plurality of sensors of a system for tracking assets is disclosed. The method includes: obtaining properties of a currently tracked asset; determining a current connection configuration for radio connections between the gateway and the plurality of sensors; identifying a preferred connection configuration for radio connections between the gateway and the plurality of sensors based on the properties of the currently tracked asset, the preferred connection configuration having at least one physical layer characteristic that is different from the current connection configuration; and in response to the identifying, causing the gateway and at least one of the plurality of sensors to switch from the current connection configuration to the preferred connection configuration for establishing a new radio connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Jason Wayne JANTZI, Mahendra Fuleshwar PRASAD, Mark Edward REAUME, Adam Paul JOCKSCH, Jeremy THOMPSON, Srdjan DAMJANOVIC
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Patent number: 10443379Abstract: The present disclosure relates to testing tools that comprises: a cable-head assembly for connecting the testing tool to an end of a length of coiled tubing; a pump assembly comprising a downhole pump; an upper packer-assembly comprising an upper packer-element; a lower packer-assembly comprising a lower packer-element; a sensor assembly comprising one or more sensors with the sensor assembly positioned in fluid communication with a plenum between the upper and lower packer assemblies; and a testing port that is adjacent the sensor assembly. The testing tool is moveable between a first configuration where the upper and lower packer-elements are unset and a second position where the upper and lower packer-elements are set and the testing port is in fluid communication with the downhole pump. Methods of using the testing tools is also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Pursuit Techmologies Ltd.Inventors: Steve Fitzel, Dave Jellett, Trevor Coleman, Jeremy Thompson, Karen Osadchuk
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Publication number: 20180363460Abstract: The present disclosure relates to testing tools that comprises: a cable-head assembly for connecting the testing tool to an end of a length of coiled tubing; a pump assembly comprising a downhole pump; an upper packer-assembly comprising an upper packer-element; a lower packer-assembly comprising a lower packer-element; a sensor assembly comprising one or more sensors with the sensor assembly positioned in fluid communication with a plenum between the upper and lower packer assemblies; and a testing port that is adjacent the sensor assembly. The testing tool is moveable between a first configuration where the upper and lower packer-elements are unset and a second position where the upper and lower packer-elements are set and the testing port is in fluid communication with the downhole pump. Methods of using the testing tools is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Pursuit Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Steve Fitzel, Dave Jellett, Trevor Coleman, Jeremy Thompson, Karen Osadchuk
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Patent number: 9706581Abstract: A method and apparatus for a back-off timer having different retry time classes, the method checking whether a connection establishment attempt for a first service on a connection slot is in a back-off time that equals or exceeds a predetermined threshold; and if yes, allowing a second service access to the connection slot.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2010Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Joseph Tu-Long Deu-Ngoc, Jeremy Thompson
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Patent number: 9481202Abstract: A bicycle wheel is disclosed having a spoke, a nipple coupled to the spoke, and a rim coupled to the nipple and having an annular panel with inner and outer surfaces and an access hole. A plug is positioned over the access hole and includes a cap that is larger than the access hole, a leg extending from the cap and through the access hole, and a barb protruding radially from the leg to at least partially engage the inner surface of the annular panel. The plug can further include a resilient member compressed between the cap and the outer surface of the annular panel. On some rims, the annular panel has a non-planar contour. For these rims, the resilient member and/or the cap can be shaped to match the non-planar contour of the annular panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Marshall Ellison Poland, Douglas Graham Russell, Joseph Edward Buckley, Jeremy Thompson