Patents by Inventor Michael Thorpe
Michael Thorpe 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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Patent number: 11963817Abstract: A tool for facilitating medical diagnosis is disclosed herein, including an ultrasound device configured to collect ultrasound data from a patient, a display device, and a processing circuit configured to generate a cerebral blood flow velocity (CBFV) waveform based on the ultrasound data, determine morphology indicators identifying attributes of the CBFV waveform, and configure the display device to display the CBFV waveform and the morphology indicators.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Neurasignal, Inc.Inventors: Robert Hamilton, Corey Thibeault, Michael O'Brien, Mina Ranjbaran, Samuel Thorpe, Nicolas Canac
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Publication number: 20230182143Abstract: A device comprising a base and a support structure is disclosed. The base includes a vial receptacle for holding a vial. The support structure is coupled to an upper portion of the base and is configured to align a pipette comprising a pipette tip vertically over the vial receptacle. The support structure is configured to support a pipette such that an end of a pipette tip is positioned one or more predetermined depths within a vial in the vial receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Kevin Chamberland, Jennifer Cote, Regina Lee Reif, Michael Thorpe, Jennifer Curtis, Arvind Dev, Julie Rollins, Andrey Asanov
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Patent number: 11644277Abstract: A digital booster for an optical system includes an image acquisition unit. The image acquisition unit is configured to acquire an image frame from a non-magnified optic. The image frame includes an aiming reticle imposed by the non-magnified optic. The digital booster includes a display and a processor. The processor is configured to locate the aiming reticle on the image frame, select a sub-frame of the image frame with an aspect ratio that is centered on the aiming reticle of the image frame, perform image inversion and rescaling of the sub-frame, and transmit the sub-frame to the display.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2022Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: RAYTHEON CANADA LIMITEDInventors: Stan Szapiel, Kevin Burgess Wagner, Michael Thorpe
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Publication number: 20230053676Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for limiting the transfer of thermal energy in ski boots and slowing thermal energy conduction through the ski boots are provided. Devices may have an upper shell and a side band and an attachment device for attaching the device to the toe box area of ski boot. The devices may further comprise materials that are intended to limit the transfer of thermal energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2021Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventor: CALVIN MICHAEL THORPE
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Publication number: 20230003485Abstract: A digital booster for an optical system includes an image acquisition unit. The image acquisition unit is configured to acquire an image frame from a non-magnified optic. The image frame includes an aiming reticle imposed by the non-magnified optic. The digital booster includes a display and a processor. The processor is configured to locate the aiming reticle on the image frame, select a sub-frame of the image frame with an aspect ratio that is centered on the aiming reticle of the image frame, perform image inversion and rescaling of the sub-frame, and transmit the sub-frame to the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: RAYTHEON CANADA LIMITEDInventors: Stan Szapiel, Kevin Burgess Wagner, Michael Thorpe
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Publication number: 20220412732Abstract: Measurement approaches and data analysis methods are disclosed for combining 3D topographic data with spatially-registered gas concentration data to increase the efficiency of gas monitoring and leak detection tasks. Here, the metric for efficiency is defined as reducing the measurement time required to achieve the detection, or non-detection, of a gas leak with a desired confidence level. Methods are presented for localizing and quantifying detected gas leaks. Particular attention is paid to the combination of 3D spatial data with path-integrated gas concentration measurements acquired using remote gas sensing technologies, as this data can be used to determine the path-averaged gas concentration between the sensor and points in the measurement scene.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: Bridger Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Thorpe, Aaron Kreitinger, Stephen Crouch
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Patent number: 11391567Abstract: Measurement approaches and data analysis methods are disclosed for combining 3D topographic data with spatially-registered gas concentration data to increase the efficiency of gas monitoring and leak detection tasks. Here, the metric for efficiency is defined as reducing the measurement time required to achieve the detection, or non-detection, of a gas leak with a desired confidence level. Methods are presented for localizing and quantifying detected gas leaks. Particular attention is paid to the combination of 3D spatial data with path-integrated gas concentration measurements acquired using remote gas sensing technologies, as this data can be used to determine the path-averaged gas concentration between the sensor and points in the measurement scene.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Bridger Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Thorpe, Aaron Kreitinger, Stephen Crouch
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Patent number: 10928182Abstract: A system is provided for measuring distance or displacement, comprising: first and second laser sources configured to provide first and second laser outputs; a beam combiner configured to receive and combine at least part of the first and second laser outputs into a combined laser output; a signal calibrator configured to receive at least part of the first laser output, the second laser output, or the combined laser output, and output a calibration signal; a plurality of optical paths, including a first optical path, a second optical path, the plurality of optical paths being configured to direct at least part of the combined beam onto an optical detector to produce an interference signal; and a signal processor configured to receive the interference signal and determine a pathlength difference between the first and second optical paths.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Bridger Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Peter Roos, Michael Thorpe, Jason Brasseur
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Patent number: 10852120Abstract: Length metrology apparatuses and methods are disclosed for measuring both specular and non-specular surfaces with high accuracy and precision, and with suppressed phase induced distance errors. In one embodiment, a system includes a laser source exhibiting a first and second laser outputs with optical frequencies that are modulated linearly over large frequency ranges. The system further includes calibration and signal processing portions configured to determine a calibrated distance to at least one sample.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Bridger Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Thorpe, Aaron Kreitinger, Randy Reibel
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Publication number: 20200149883Abstract: Measurement approaches and data analysis methods are disclosed for combining 3D topographic data with spatially-registered gas concentration data to increase the efficiency of gas monitoring and leak detection tasks. Here, the metric for efficiency is defined as reducing the measurement time required to achieve the detection, or non-detection, of a gas leak with a desired confidence level. Methods are presented for localizing and quantifying detected gas leaks. Particular attention is paid to the combination of 3D spatial data with path-integrated gas concentration measurements acquired using remote gas sensing technologies, as this data can be used to determine the path-averaged gas concentration between the sensor and points in the measurement scene.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: Bridger Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Thorpe, Aaron Kreitinger, Stephen Crouch
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Patent number: 10527412Abstract: Measurement approaches and data analysis methods are disclosed for combining 3D topographic data with spatially-registered gas concentration data to increase the efficiency of gas monitoring and leak detection tasks. Here, the metric for efficiency is defined as reducing the measurement time required to achieve the detection, or non-detection, of a gas leak with a desired confidence level. Methods are presented for localizing and quantifying detected gas leaks. Particular attention is paid to the combination of 3D spatial data with path-integrated gas concentration measurements acquired using remote gas sensing technologies, as this data can be used to determine the path-averaged gas concentration between the sensor and points in the measurement scene.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2016Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Bridger Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Thorpe, Aaron Kreitinger, Stephen Crouch
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Publication number: 20190383596Abstract: Length metrology apparatuses and methods are disclosed for measuring both specular and non-specular surfaces with high accuracy and precision, and with suppressed phase induced distance errors. In one embodiment, a system includes a laser source exhibiting a first and second laser outputs with optical frequencies that are modulated linearly over large frequency ranges. The system further includes calibration and signal processing portions configured to determine a calibrated distance to at least one sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: Bridger Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Thorpe, Aaron Kreitinger, Randy Reibel
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Patent number: 10415953Abstract: Length metrology apparatuses and methods are disclosed for measuring both specular and non-specular surfaces with high accuracy and precision, and with suppressed phase induced distance errors. In one embodiment, a system includes a laser source exhibiting a first and second laser outputs with optical frequencies that are modulated linearly over large frequency ranges. The system further includes calibration and signal processing portions configured to determine a calibrated distance to at least one sample.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Bridger Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Thorpe, Aaron Kreitinger, Randy Reibel
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Patent number: 10337859Abstract: Measurement apparatuses and methods are disclosed for generating high-precision and -accuracy gas concentration maps that can be overlaid with 3D topographic images by rapidly scanning one or several modulated laser beams with a spatially-encoded transmitter over a scene to build-up imagery. Independent measurements of the topographic target distance and path-integrated gas concentration are combined to yield a map of the path-averaged concentration between the sensor and each point in the image. This type of image is particularly useful for finding localized regions of elevated (or anomalous) gas concentration making it ideal for large-area leak detection and quantification applications including: oil and gas pipeline monitoring, chemical processing facility monitoring, and environmental monitoring.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Bridger Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Kreitinger, Michael Thorpe
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Publication number: 20190170500Abstract: A system is provided for measuring distance or displacement, comprising: first and second laser sources configured to provide first and second laser outputs; a beam combiner configured to receive and combine at least part of the first and second laser outputs into a combined laser output; a signal calibrator configured to receive at least part of the first laser output, the second laser output, or the combined laser output, and output a calibration signal; a plurality of optical paths, including a first optical path, a second optical path, the plurality of optical paths being configured to direct at least part of the combined beam onto an optical detector to produce an interference signal; and a signal processor configured to receive the interference signal and determine a pathlength difference between the first and second optical paths.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Bridger Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Peter Roos, Michael Thorpe, Jason Brasseur
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Patent number: 10247538Abstract: A system is provided for measuring distance or displacement, comprising: first and second laser sources configured to provide first and second laser outputs; a beam combiner configured to receive and combine at least part of the first and second laser outputs into a combined laser output; a signal calibrator configured to receive at least part of the first laser output, the second laser output, or the combined laser output, and output a calibration signal; a plurality of optical paths, including a first optical path, a second optical path, the plurality of optical paths being configured to direct at least part of the combined beam onto an optical detector to produce an interference signal; and a signal processor configured to receive the interference signal and determine a pathlength difference between the first and second optical paths.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2015Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Bridger Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Peter Roos, Michael Thorpe, Jason Brasseur
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Publication number: 20180216932Abstract: Measurement apparatuses and methods are disclosed for generating high-precision and -accuracy gas concentration maps that can be overlaid with 3D topographic images by rapidly scanning one or several modulated laser beams with a spatially-encoded transmitter over a scene to build-up imagery. Independent measurements of the topographic target distance and path-integrated gas concentration are combined to yield a map of the path-averaged concentration between the sensor and each point in the image. This type of image is particularly useful for finding localized regions of elevated (or anomalous) gas concentration making it ideal for large-area leak detection and quantification applications including: oil and gas pipeline monitoring, chemical processing facility monitoring, and environmental monitoring.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Applicant: Bridger Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Kreitinger, Michael Thorpe
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Patent number: 9970756Abstract: Measurement apparatuses and methods are disclosed for generating high-precision and -accuracy gas concentration maps that can be overlaid with 3D topographic images by rapidly scanning one or several modulated laser beams with a spatially-encoded transmitter over a scene to build-up imagery. Independent measurements of the topographic target distance and path-integrated gas concentration are combined to yield a map of the path-averaged concentration between the sensor and each point in the image. This type of image is particularly useful for finding localized regions of elevated (or anomalous) gas concentration making it ideal for large-area leak detection and quantification applications including: oil and gas pipeline monitoring, chemical processing facility monitoring, and environmental monitoring.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Bridger Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Kreitinger, Michael Thorpe
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Publication number: 20170343333Abstract: Length metrology apparatuses and methods are disclosed for measuring both specular and non-specular surfaces with high accuracy and precision, and with suppressed phase induced distance errors. In one embodiment, a system includes a laser source exhibiting a first and second laser outputs with optical frequencies that are modulated linearly over large frequency ranges. The system further includes calibration and signal processing portions configured to determine a calibrated distance to at least one sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: Bridger Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Thorpe, Aaron Kreitinger, Randy Reibel
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Patent number: 9784560Abstract: Length metrology apparatuses and methods are disclosed for measuring both specular and non-specular surfaces with high accuracy and precision, and with suppressed phase induced distance errors. In one embodiment, a system includes a laser source exhibiting a first and second laser outputs with optical frequencies that are modulated linearly over large frequency ranges. The system further includes calibration and signal processing portions configured to determine a calibrated distance to at least one sample.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Bridger Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Thorpe, Aaron Kreitinger, Randy Reibel