Patents by Inventor Brian D. Thompson
Brian D. 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: 20240109087Abstract: A battery powered fluid sprayer includes a battery mounted to a vertically extending wall of the fluid sprayer. The battery powers an electric motor to power a pump to pump fluid to a spray gun for spraying. The battery is disposed within a battery chamber enclosed by a door. The battery is suspended above a base of the battery chamber to isolate battery from any fluid that may enter the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Jeffrey A. Earles, Brian M. Mulgrew, Jeromy D. Horning, David J. Thompson
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Publication number: 20240074218Abstract: Disclosed herein are organic photosensitive devices including at least one exciton-blocking charge carrier filter. The filters comprise a mixture of at least one wide energy gap material and at least one electron or hole conducting material. As described herein, the novel filters simultaneously block excitons and conduct the desired charge carrier (electrons or holes).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Stephen R. Forrest, Xin Xiao, Jeramy D. Zimmerman, Kevin Bergemann, Anurag Panda, Brian E. Lassiter, Mark E. Thompson, Andrew N. Bartynski, Cong Trinh
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Patent number: 8222261Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that are useful in the treatment of metabolic disorders, particularly Type II diabetes mellitus and related disorders, and also to the methods for the making and use of such compounds.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: GlaxoSmithKline, LLCInventors: Subba R Katamreddy, Richard Dama Caldwell, Dennis Heyer, Vincente Samano, James Benjamin Thompson, Andrew J Carpenter, Christopher R Conlee, Eric Eugene Boros, Brian D Thompson
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Patent number: 7886321Abstract: A method and apparatus for computing a schedule of channels is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of accepting a series of commands to tune a plurality of channels sequentially from an ordered schedule of channels; determining a duration of a time period between each of the series of commands; and prioritizing the schedule of channels according to the duration of the time period during which each channel is tuned. The apparatus comprises a user interface for accepting a series of commands to tune a plurality of channels sequentially from an ordered schedule of channels and a processor, communicatively coupled to a memory, the processor implementing a timer for determining a duration of a time period during which each channel is tuned and prioritizing the schedule of channels according to the duration of the time period during which each channel is tuned.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.Inventor: Brian D. Thompson
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Publication number: 20100105654Abstract: A variety of small molecule, guanidine-containing molecules capable of acting as MC4-R agonists are provided. The compounds are useful in treating MC4-R mediated diseases when administered to subjects. The compounds have the structures VA, VB, VIIA and VIIB where the values of the variables are defined herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Rustum S. BOYCE, Natalia Aurrecoechea, Daniel Chu, Aaron Smith, Christopher R. Conlee, Brian D. Thompson, Judith de Armas Kuntz, David L. Musso, Kevin K. Barvian, Stephen A. Thomson, William R. Swain, Kien S. Du, Brian A. Chauder, Jason D. Speake, Michael J. Bishop
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Patent number: 7625909Abstract: A variety of small molecule, guanidine-containing molecules capable of acting as MC4-R agonists are provided. The compounds are useful in treating MC4-R mediated diseases when administered to subjects. The compounds have the structure IA, IB, and IC where the values of the variables are defined herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2004Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Rustum S. Boyce, Natalia Aurrecoechea, Daniel Chu, Aaron Smith, Christopher R. Conlee, Brian D. Thompson, Judith de Armas Kuntz, David L. Musso, Kevin K. Barvian, Stephen A. Thomson, William R. Swain, Kien S. Du, Brian A. Chauder, Jason D. Speake, Michael J. Bishop
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Patent number: 7299484Abstract: A method and apparatus for computing a schedule of channels is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of accepting a series of commands to tune a plurality of channels sequentially from an ordered schedule of channels; determining a duration of a time period between each of the series of commands; and prioritizing the schedule of channels according to the duration of the time period during which each channel is tuned. The apparatus comprises a user interface for accepting a series of commands to tune a plurality of channels sequentially from an ordered schedule of channels and a processor, communicatively coupled to a memory, the processor implementing a timer for determining a duration of a time period during which each channel is tuned and prioritizing the schedule of channels according to the duration of the time period during which each channel is tuned.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2001Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.Inventor: Brian D. Thompson
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Patent number: 7202571Abstract: An electronic module includes a substrate, at least one surface mounted integrated circuit (IC) component and an underfill material. The substrate includes a plurality of electrically conductive traces, formed on at least one surface of the substrate, and the component is electrically coupled to at least one of the conductive traces. The underfill material is positioned between the component and the substrate and provides at least one pedestal that supports the component during encapsulation. The underfill material, when cured, maintains the integrity of the electrical connections between the component and the conductive traces.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2004Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Thompson, Charles I. Delheimer, Derek B. Workman, Jeenhuei S. Tsai, Matthew R. Walsh, Scott D. Brandenburg
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Publication number: 20030132009Abstract: A method of fighting a smouldering attic fire with a piercing nozzle. A first step involves piercing a ceiling with a piercing nozzle to provide access to a fire in an attic insulated with insulation. The piercing nozzle is equipped with a diffuser. A second step involves diffusing small amounts of water delivered from a pressurized cylinder through the diffuser on the piercing nozzle into the insulation and relying upon the heat of the fire to convert the water to steam. The rapid expansion of the steam extinguishes the smouldering fire.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2003Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventor: Brian D. Thompson
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Patent number: 6547190Abstract: A solar array including a carbon fiber mesh substrate is provided. The solar panels including a series of hybrid structures formed along the common and continuous substrate by sandwiching the substrate between a series of discontinuous upper and lower support layers. In order to construct the solar panels having such hybrid structure, a series of top support layers or upper face sheets is disposed on a upper surface of the substrate and between the folding sections. The solar cells are placed on top of the upper face sheets. Similarly, a series of lower support layers or lower face sheets are disposed on a bottom surface of the substrate and between the folding sections. The folding sections are the regions where the upper and lower face sheets discontinue and expose the underlying substrate. The solar array can be folded along the folding section when a bending force is applied over one of the hybrid structures.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2002Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Hughes Electronics CorporationInventors: Brian D. Thompson, Wah L. Lim
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Publication number: 20030057329Abstract: A solar array including a carbon fiber mesh substrate is provided. The solar panels including a series of hybrid structures formed along the common and continuous substrate by sandwiching the substrate between a series of discontinuous upper and lower support layers. In order to construct the solar panels having such hybrid structure, a series of top support layers or upper face sheets is disposed on a upper surface of the substrate and between the folding sections. The solar cells are placed on top of the upper face sheets. Similarly, a series of lower support layers or lower face sheets are disposed on a bottom surface of the substrate and between the folding sections. The folding sections are the regions where the upper and lower face sheets discontinue and expose the underlying substrate. The solar array can be folded along the folding section when a bending force is applied over one of the hybrid structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2002Publication date: March 27, 2003Applicant: Hughes Electronics CorporationInventors: Brian D. Thompson, Wah L. Lim
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Publication number: 20030018973Abstract: A method and apparatus for computing a schedule of channels is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of accepting a series of commands to tune a plurality of channels sequentially from an ordered schedule of channels; determining a duration of a time period between each of the series of commands; and prioritizing the schedule of channels according to the duration of the time period during which each channel is tuned. The apparatus comprises a user interface for accepting a series of commands to tune a plurality of channels sequentially from an ordered schedule of channels and a processor, communicatively coupled to a memory, the processor implementing a timer for determining a duration of a time period during which each channel is tuned and prioritizing the schedule of channels according to the duration of the time period during which each channel is tuned.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2001Publication date: January 23, 2003Inventor: Brian D. Thompson
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Patent number: 6505795Abstract: A solar array including a carbon fiber mesh substrate is provided. The solar panels including a series of hybrid structures formed along the common and continuous substrate by sandwiching the substrate between a series of discontinuous upper and lower support layers. In order to construct the solar panels having such hybrid structure, a series of top support layers or upper face sheets is disposed on a upper surface of the substrate and between the folding sections. The solar calls are placed on top of the upper face sheets. Similarly, a series of lower support layers or lower face sheets are disposed on a bottom surface of the substrate and between the folding sections. The folding sections are the regions where the upper and lower face sheets discontinue and expose the underlying substrate. The solar array can be folded along the folding section when a bending force is applied over one of the hybrid structures.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2000Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Hughes Electronics CorporationInventors: Brian D. Thompson, Wah L. Lim