Patents by Inventor Michael James Thompson
Michael James 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: 20240108839Abstract: An interface for positive pressure respiratory therapy includes a mask assembly having a mask seal and a mask shell. The mask assembly is positioned lower than and exposes a bridge of the user's nose. The mask seal includes first and second portions on respective first and second sides of a nasal region that contact opposing sides of the user's nose. The first and second portions each include supports that help maintain a shape of the mask seal. A pair of covers can be supported relative to the mask assembly and adjacent a respective one of the first and second portions of the mask seal. The covers limit expansion of the first and second portions of the mask seal in response to pressurized air within the mask seal. The supports of the first and second portions can transfer load from the mask seal to the covers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Fadi Karim Moh'd Mashal, Kirstin Elizabeth Middelkoop, Roheet Patel, Peter David Alexander Bearne, Mark Andrew Thompson, Amit Galgali, Michael John Henri Cox, Gregory James Olsen, Mark Arvind McLaren, Max Leon Betteridge, Bruno Sintive
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Publication number: 20240095414Abstract: In various embodiments a computer-implemented method for providing sustainability insights to a user designing an object. The method includes determining a value of a sustainability metric associated with a design of an object; determining a target value for the sustainability metric; determining an amount of progress made towards achieving the target value for the sustainability metric based on the value of the sustainability metric and the target value for the sustainability metric; and displaying, via a graphical user interface (GUI), a visual indication of the amount of progress made towards achieving the target value for the sustainability metric.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Frederik BRUDY, Dagmara Lilianna SZKURLAT, Vikram-jit Singh BENIPAL, Michael Ziye FAN, Andrew Gareth Lewis JONES, Justin Frank MATEJKA, Zoé Samiha Valentine BEZPALKO, Lorenzo VILLAGGI, Fraser ANDERSON, George FITZMAURICE, Patrick NADEAU, Benjamin James THOMPSON, Daniel NOVIELLO, Arthur HARSUVANAKIT
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Publication number: 20240095416Abstract: In various embodiments a computer-implemented method for providing sustainability insights to a user designing an object. The method includes determining a first value of a sustainability metric associated with a design of an object, displaying, via a graphical user interface (GUI), a visual indication of the first value of the sustainability metric, and detecting a change to the design of the object. The method further includes, in response to detecting the change to the design of the object, determining a second value of the sustainability metric and displaying, via the GUI, a visual indication of the second value of the sustainability metric.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Frederik BRUDY, Dagmara Lilianna SZKURLAT, Vikram-jit Singh BENIPAL, Michael Ziye FAN, Andrew Gareth Lewis JONES, Justin Frank MATEJKA, Zoé Samiha Valentine BEZPALKO, Lorenzo VILLAGGI, Fraser ANDERSON, George FITZMAURICE, Patrick NADEAU, Benjamin James THOMPSON, Daniel NOVIELLO, Arthur HARSUVANAKIT
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Patent number: 11567091Abstract: Methods and apparatus that enable drying and curing a plurality of specimens carried by a plurality of microscope slides. Slide carriers are positioned at a first position while the slide carrier holds the microscope slides. Each of the specimens can be carried by one of the microscope slides. The slide carrier can be robotically moved to move the slide carrier into a circulation loop defined by a heater apparatus. The specimens and/or microscope slides can be convectively heated while the slide carrier is located in the circulation loop.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Donald Michael Barnett, Delroy Eccleston Clarke, Joseph Leporini, Benjamin David Randall, William Eric Raves, Robert Bennett Singer, Duwayne Dennis Snyder, Michael James Thompson, Matthew Annin Thurman
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Publication number: 20200348321Abstract: Methods and apparatus that enable drying and curing a plurality of specimens carried by a plurality of microscope slides. Slide carriers are positioned at a first position while the slide carrier holds the microscope slides. Each of the specimens can be carried by one of the microscope slides. The slide carrier can be robotically moved to move the slide carrier into a circulation loop defined by a heater apparatus. The specimens and/or microscope slides can be convectively heated while the slide carrier is located in the circulation loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Donald Michael Barnett, Delroy Eccleston Clarke, Joseph Leporini, Benjamin David Randall, William Eric Raves, Robert Bennett Singer, DuWayne Dennis Snyder, Michael James Thompson, Matthew Annin Thurman
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Patent number: 10656168Abstract: Methods and apparatus that enable drying and curing a plurality of specimens carried by a plurality of microscope slides. Slide carriers are positioned at a first position while the slide carrier holds the microscope slides. Each of the specimens can be carried by one of the microscope slides. The slide carrier can be robotically moved to move the slide carrier into a circulation loop defined by a heater apparatus. The specimens and/or microscope slides can be convectively heated while the slide carrier is located in the circulation loop.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2016Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Donald Michael Barnett, Delroy Eccleston Clarke, Joseph Leporini, Benjamin David Randall, William Eric Raves, Robert Bennett Singer, DuWayne Dennis Snyder, Michael James Thompson, Matthew Annin Thurman
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Publication number: 20200107738Abstract: The invention features a vital sign monitor that includes: 1) a hardware control component featuring a microprocessor that operates an interactive, icon-driven GUI on an LCD; and, 2) a sensor component that connects to the control component through a shielded coaxial cable. The sensor features: 1) an optical component that generates a first signal: 2) a plurality electrical components (e.g. electrodes) that generate a second signal; and, 3) an acoustic component that generates a third signal. The microprocessor runs compiled computer code that operates: 1) the touch panel LCD; 2) a graphical user interface that includes multiple icons corresponding to different software operations: 3) a file-management system for storing and retrieving vital sign information; and 4) USB and short-range wireless systems for transferring data to and from the device to a PC.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Banet, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Andrew Stanley Terry, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Adam Michael Fleming
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Patent number: 10426367Abstract: The invention features a vital sign monitor that includes: 1) a hardware control component featuring a microprocessor that operates an interactive, icon-driven GUI on an LCD; and, 2) a sensor component that connects to the control component through a shielded coaxial cable. The sensor features: 1) an optical component that generates a first signal; 2) a plurality electrical components (e.g. electrodes) that generate a second signal; and, 3) an acoustic component that generates a third signal. The microprocessor runs compiled computer code that operates: 1) the touch panel LCD; 2) a graphical user interface that includes multiple icons corresponding to different software operations; 3) a file-management system for storing and retrieving vital sign information; and 4) USB and short-range wireless systems for transferring data to and from the device to a PC.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2013Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Banet, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Andrew Stanley Terry, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Adam Michael Fleming
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Patent number: 10136827Abstract: The invention features a vital sign monitor that includes: 1) a hardware control component featuring a microprocessor that operates as interactive, icon-driven GUI on an LCD; and, 2) a sensor component that connects to the control component through a shielded coaxial cable. The sensor features: 1) an optical component that generates a first signal; 2) a plurality electrical components (e.g. electrodes) that generate a second signal; and, 3) an acoustic component that generates a third signal. The microprocessor runs compiled computer code that operates: 1) the touch panel LCD; 2) a graphical user interface that includes multiple icons corresponding to different software operations; 3) a file-management system for storing and retrieving vital sign information; and 4) USB and short-range wireless systems for transferring data to and from the device to a PC.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2014Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Banet, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Andrew Stanley Terry, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Adam Michael Fleming
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Patent number: 9622710Abstract: The invention provides a monitor for measuring blood pressure and other vital signs from a patient without using a cuff. The invention provides a hand-held device for measuring vital signs (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matthew John Banet, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Robert Kenneth Hunt
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Publication number: 20160282375Abstract: Methods and apparatus that enable drying and curing a plurality of specimens carried by a plurality of microscope slides. Slide carriers are positioned at a first position while the slide carrier holds the microscope slides. Each of the specimens can be carried by one of the microscope slides. The slide carrier can be robotically moved to move the slide carrier into a circulation loop defined by a heater apparatus. The specimens and/or microscope slides can be convectively heated while the slide carrier is located in the circulation loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Donald Michael Barnett, Delroy Eccleston Clarke, Joseph Leporini, Benjamin David Randall, William Eric Raves, Robert Bennett Singer, DuWayne Dennis Snyder, Michael James Thompson, Matthew Annin Thurman
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Publication number: 20160022224Abstract: The invention provides a monitor for measuring blood pressure and other vital signs from a patient without using a cuff. The invention provides a hand-held device for measuring vital signs (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Matthew John Banet, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Robert Kenneth Hunt
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Patent number: 9149192Abstract: The invention provides a monitor for measuring blood pressure and other vital signs from a patient without using a cuff. The invention provides a hand-held device for measuring vital signs (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matthew John Banet, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Robert Kenneth Hunt
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Publication number: 20140235964Abstract: The invention features a vital sign monitor that includes: 1) a hardware control component featuring a microprocessor that operates as interactive, icon-driven GUI on an LCD; and, 2) a sensor component that connects to the control component through a shielded coaxial cable. The sensor features: 1) an optical component that generates a first signal; 2) a plurality electrical components (e.g. electrodes) that generate a second signal; and, 3) an acoustic component that generates a third signal. The microprocessor runs compiled computer code that operates: 1) the touch panel LCD; 2) a graphical user interface that includes multiple icons corresponding to different software operations; 3) a file-management system for storing and retrieving vital sign information; and 4) USB and short-range wireless systems for transferring data to and from the device to a PC.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Banet, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Andrew Stanley Terry, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Adam Michael Fleming
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Publication number: 20140081099Abstract: The invention features a vital sign monitor that includes: 1) a hardware control component featuring a microprocessor that operates an interactive, icon-driven GUI on an LCD; and, 2) a sensor component that connects to the control component through a shielded coaxial cable. The sensor features: 1) an optical component that generates a first signal; 2) a plurality electrical components (e.g. electrodes) that generate a second signal; and, 3) an acoustic component that generates a third signal. The microprocessor runs compiled computer code that operates: 1) the touch panel LCD; 2) a graphical user interface that includes multiple icons corresponding to different software operations; 3) a file-management system for storing and retrieving vital sign information; and 4) USB and short-range wireless systems for transferring data to and from the device to a PC.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Banet, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Andrew Stanley Terry, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Adam Michael Fleming
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Patent number: 8442607Abstract: The invention features a vital sign monitor that includes: 1) a hardware control component featuring a microprocessor that operates an interactive, icon-driven GUI on an LCD; and, 2) a sensor component that connects to the control component through a shielded coaxial cable. The sensor features: 1) an optical component that generates a first signal; 2) a plurality electrical components (e.g. electrodes) that generate a second signal; and, 3) an acoustic component that generates a third signal. The microprocessor runs compiled computer code that operates: 1) the touch panel LCD; 2) a graphical user interface that includes multiple icons corresponding to different software operations; 3) a file-management system for storing and retrieving vital sign information; and 4) USB and short-range wireless systems for transferring data to and from the device to a PC.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2006Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Sotera Wireless, Inc.Inventors: Matthew John Banet, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Adam Michael Fleming, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Andrew Stanley Terry
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Publication number: 20110288421Abstract: The invention provides a method for measuring a blood pressure value of a user featuring the following steps: 1) generating optical, electrical, and acoustic waveforms with, respectively, optical, electrical, and acoustic sensors attached to a single substrate that contacts a user; 2) determining at least one parameter by analyzing the optical and acoustic waveforms; and 3) processing the parameter to determine the blood pressure value for the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matthew John BANET, Michael James THOMPSON, Zhou ZHOU
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Patent number: 7993275Abstract: The invention features a monitoring device that measures a patient's vital signs (e.g. blood pressure). The device features a first sensor configured to attach to a first portion of the patient's body that includes: i) a first electrode configured to generate a first electrical signal from the first portion of the patient's body; ii) a first light-emitting component; and iii) a first photodetector configured to receive radiation from the first portion of the patient's body after the radiation is emitted by the first light-emitting component and in response generate a first optical waveform. The device also features a second sensor that includes essentially the same components. An amplifier system, in electrical contact with the first and second electrodes, receives first and second electrical signals from the two sensors to generate an electrical waveform.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2006Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Sotera Wireless, Inc.Inventors: Matthew John Banet, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II
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Patent number: 7803120Abstract: The invention features a monitoring device that measures a patient's vital signs (e.g.). The device features a first sensor configured to attach to a first portion of the patient's body that includes: i)a first electrode configured to generate a first electrical signal fron the first portion of the patient's body; ii)a first light-emitting component; and iii)a first photodetector configured to receive radiation from the first portion of the patient's body after the radiation is emitted by the first light-emiting component and in response generate a first optical waveform. The device also features a second sensor that includes essentially the same components. An amplifier system, in electrical contact with the first and second electrodes, receives first and second electrical signal from the two sensors to generate an electrical waveform. A processor, in electrical contact with the amplifier system, receives the electrical waveform, the first optical waveform, and the second optical waveform.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2006Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Sotera Wireless, Inc.Inventors: Matthew John Banet, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II
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Publication number: 20080082004Abstract: The invention provides a method for measuring a blood pressure value of a user featuring the following steps: 1) generating optical, electrical, and acoustic waveforms with, respectively, optical, electrical, and acoustic sensors attached to a single substrate that contacts a user; 2) determining at least one parameter by analyzing the optical and acoustic waveforms; and 3) processing the parameter to determine the blood pressure value for the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: TRIAGE WIRELESS, INC.Inventors: Matthew John Banet, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou