Patents by Inventor Chris Thomas
Chris Thomas 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: 20240125751Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to a gas detector test fixture that recycles test gas. A portable gas detector test fixture, comprises a test chamber, a processor, a docking connector communicatively coupled to the processor, an output device communicatively coupled to the processor, a memory communicatively coupled to the processor, and an application stored in the memory that, when executed by the processor, is configured to conduct a bump test on a portable gas detector plugged into the docking connector and to output the bump test result to the output device. The test fixture further comprises an inflow line configured to connect to a test gas supply line of a test gas container, where the inflow line is coupled to the test chamber, and an outflow line configured to connect to a test gas return line of the test gas container, where the outflow line is coupled to the test chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Shane Lee MCEWEN, Jacob Thomas SPECTOR, Andrew NILSSON, Chris PRESS
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Patent number: 11943876Abstract: Pre-connected analyte sensors are provided. A pre-connected analyte sensor includes a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor. The sensor carrier includes a substrate configured for mechanical coupling of the sensor to testing, calibration, or wearable equipment. The sensor carrier also includes conductive contacts for electrically coupling sensor electrodes to the testing, calibration, or wearable equipment.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: DexCom, Inc.Inventors: Jason Halac, John Charles Barry, Becky L. Clark, Chris W. Dring, John Michael Gray, Kris Elliot Higley, Jeff Jackson, David A. Keller, Ted Tang Lee, Jason Mitchell, Kenneth Pirondini, David Rego, Ryan Everett Schoonmaker, Peter C. Simpson, Craig Thomas Gadd, Kyle Thomas Stewart, John Stanley Hayes
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Patent number: 11942218Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a universal platform for at-home health testing and diagnostics are provided herein. In particular, a health testing and diagnostic platform is provided to connect medical providers with patients and to generate a unique, private testing environment. In some embodiments, the testing environment may facilitate administration of a medical test to a patient with the guidance of a proctor. In some embodiments, the patient may be provided with step-by-step instructions for test administration by the proctor within a testing environment. The platform may display unique, dynamic testing interfaces to the patient and proctor to ensure proper testing protocols and accurate test result verification.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: EMED LABS, LLCInventors: Michael W. Ferro, Jr., Sam Miller, Marco Magistri, Colman Thomas Bryant, Adam Charles Carlson, Zachary Carl Nienstedt, Chris Ensey
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Patent number: 11937363Abstract: Provided herein are high energy ion beam generator systems and methods that provide low cost, high performance, robust, consistent, uniform, low gas consumption and high current/high-moderate voltage generation of neutrons and protons. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale generation of neutrons and protons for a wide variety of research, medical, security, and industrial processes.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: SHINE Technologies, LLCInventors: Arne Kobernik, Carl Sherven, Casey Lamers, Chris Seyfert, Evan Sengbusch, Gabriel Becerra, Jin Lee, Logan Campbell, Mark Thomas, Michael Taylor, Preston Barrows, Ross Radel, Tye Gribb
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Patent number: 11933773Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to a gas detector test fixture (102) that recycles test gas, which can then be reused. A portable gas detector test fixture (102), comprises a test chamber (104), a processor (134), a docking connector (132) communicatively coupled to the processor (134), an output device (138) communicatively coupled to the processor (134), a memory (136) communicatively coupled to the processor (134), and an application (137) stored in the memory (136) that, when executed by the processor (134), is configured to conduct a bump test on a portable gas detector (106) plugged into the docking connector (132) and to output the bump test result to the output device (138).Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Shane Lee McEwen, Jacob Thomas Spector, Andrew Nilsson, Chris Press
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Publication number: 20240086561Abstract: A method and system for providing secure delivery, transport, modification, exchange of digital design and build files that have been bundled into a digital asset within a complex digital supply chain. The system also provides for quality standards when the digital asset is used to manufacture a physical part, and provides for secure feedback to stakeholders for the purpose of digital logistics, data analytics, or liability. The system includes, but is not limited to, manufacturing, licensing, modification and delegation policy, generating authorization certificates, authenticating manufacturing devices and provide qualitative and quantitative file consumption data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Materialise USA, LLCInventors: Chris ADKINS, Joseph INKENBRANDT, Stephan Thomas
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Publication number: 20230357819Abstract: The present invention provides streamlined methods for identifying biologically active bacterial products. Products identified by these methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Jo Handelsman, Marc Chevrette, Chris Thomas, Julia Nepper, Josephine Putnam
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Patent number: 11806633Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to water effect play structures for use in playgrounds, splash pads, and water parks. The play structures comprise a plurality of water tanks maintained at an elevation above a play surface. Each of the plurality of water tanks fills with water and then releases the water contained therein, splashing children in the vicinity. Each of the plurality of water tanks may be configured to release the water contained therein at different times. Further, in some embodiments, the water tanks may be enclosed, such as by being connected to a water transport system that fills the tanks internally and by having a movable cover over the opening(s) through which the water is released.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: THE FOUNTAIN PEOPLE, INC.Inventors: Kevin Brown, Chris Thomas, Luke Cavanaugh, Matthew Dangle, Thomas Robert Norquist
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Publication number: 20230158292Abstract: A system and method for non-invasively applying electrical stimulation to target the olfactory bulb and olfactory mucosa. Current is delivered through an optimal montage of electrodes positioned on the lower forehead, nose bridge, and neck posterior for suppressing the progression of disorders or alleviating symptoms caused by olfactory dysfunction such as Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Loss of Consciousness, etc. Electrode placements are proposed depending on application- for instance using only hair free zones for stimulation. This invention was made with government support under Grant R44NS092144 awarded by the National Institutes of Health. The government has certain rights in the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2021Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Yusuf Ozgur Cakmak, Abhishek Datta, Kamran Nazim, Chris Thomas
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Publication number: 20230052610Abstract: The disclosure relates to Cannabis plants having a distinct cannabinoid profile and limited psychoactive properties that can be suitable for medicinal uses associated with treating inflammation and chronic pain.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Chris Thomas Swartout, Peter Horst Behncke
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Publication number: 20230008355Abstract: A variable cam timing phaser of a variable cam timing system includes a housing and a rotor moveable with respect to the housing. The rotor and the housing define advance and retard chambers. The variable cam timing phaser also includes a control valve assembly. The control valve assembly includes a valve housing defining a valve housing interior, a supply port, first and second working ports, and an exhaust port. The control valve assembly also includes a piston moveable for controlling flow of the hydraulic fluid through the valve housing interior. The exhaust port is fluidly connectable with a sump through a vent path that is defined by at least one of the valve housing and the rotor. The vent path is configured to prevent air from being sucked into the variable cam timing phaser through the vent path.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Braman C. Wing, Keith Feldt, Adam Bruce, Chris Thomas
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Patent number: 11464827Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions comprising combinations of one or more lectins, sulfated polysaccharides from marine algae, and cannabinoids and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient or mixtures of excipients and methods of preparing such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2021Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Anewsha Holding Group LLCInventor: Chris Thomas Swartout
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Publication number: 20220176258Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to water effect play structures for use in playgrounds, splash pads, and water parks. The play structures comprise a plurality of water tanks maintained at an elevation above a play surface. Each of the plurality of water tanks fills with water and then releases the water contained therein, splashing children in the vicinity. Each of the plurality of water tanks may be configured to release the water contained therein at different times. Further, in some embodiments, the water tanks may be enclosed, such as by being connected to a water transport system that fills the tanks internally and by having a movable cover over the opening(s) through which the water is released.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Kevin Brown, Chris Thomas, Luke Cavanaugh, Matthew Dangle, Thomas Robert Norquist
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Publication number: 20220166386Abstract: An amplifier with stacked transconducting cells in “current mode combining” is disclosed herein. In one or more embodiments, a method for operation of a high-voltage signal amplifier comprises inputting, into each transconducting cell of a plurality of transconducting cells, a direct current (DC) supply current (Idc), an alternating current (AC) radio frequency (RF) input current (IRF_IN), and an RF input signal (RFIN). The method further comprises outputting, by each of the transconducting cells of the plurality of transconducting cells, the DC supply current (Idc) and an AC RF output current (IRF_OUT). In one or more embodiments, the transconducting cells are connected together in cascode for the DC supply current, and are connected together in cascade for the AC RF input and output currents.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Chris Thomas, Brian K. Kormanyos
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Patent number: 11202965Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to water effect play structures for use in playgrounds, splash pads, and water parks. The play structures comprise a plurality of water tanks maintained at an elevation above a play surface. Each of the plurality of water tanks fills with water and then releases the water contained therein, splashing children in the vicinity. Each of the plurality of water tanks may be configured to release the water contained therein at different times. Further, in some embodiments, the water tanks may be enclosed, such as by being connected to a water transport system that fills the tanks internally and by having a movable cover over the opening(s) through which the water is released.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2018Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: THE FOUNTAIN PEOPLE, INC.Inventors: Kevin Brown, Chris Thomas, Luke Cavanaugh, Matthew Dangle, Thomas Robert Norquist
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Publication number: 20210302321Abstract: A method for calibrating an imager of a reagent analyzer, comprises positioning a dry reagent pad at a first read position in a field of view of the imager, the first read position illuminated by an illumination source with a first intensity, detecting a reference optical signal by the imager, indicative of a first reflectance value of the dry reagent pad at the first read position, positioning the dry reagent pad at a second read position, the second read position illuminated with a second intensity different from the first intensity, detecting a first optical signal by the imager, indicative of a second reflectance value of the dry reagent pad at the second read position, and calculating, by a processor, a calibration factor for the dry reagent pad at the second read position based on a difference between the reference optical signal and the first optical signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Chris Thomas Zimmerle, Amy Zercher, Jennifer Ann Goldsburg
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Publication number: 20210283216Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions comprising combinations of one or more lectins, sulfated polysaccharides from marine algae, and cannabinoids and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient or mixtures of excipients and methods of preparing such compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventor: Chris Thomas Swartout
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Patent number: 11084427Abstract: This disclosure relates to a running board assembly for a motor vehicle and a corresponding method. An example method includes supplying current to a motor to move a running board between a retracted position and a deployed position, monitoring a level of the current, and permitting the level of current to exceed a threshold (i.e., overcurrent is permitted) in response to a user input.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Chris Thomas Bustamante, Aaron Halonen, David Brian Glickman, Paul Kenneth Dellock
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Patent number: 11035799Abstract: A method for calibrating an imager of a reagent analyzer, comprises positioning a dry reagent pad at a first read position in a field of view of the imager, the first read position illuminated by an illumination source with a first intensity, detecting a reference optical signal by the imager, indicative of a first reflectance value of the dry reagent pad at the first read position, positioning the dry reagent pad at a second read position, the second read position illuminated with a second intensity different from the first intensity, detecting a first optical signal by the imager, indicative of a second reflectance value of the dry reagent pad at the second read position, and calculating, by a processor, a calibration factor for the dry reagent pad at the second read position based on a difference between the reference optical signal and the first optical signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Chris Thomas Zimmerle, Amy Zercher, Jennifer Ann Goldsburg
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Patent number: D1024313Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2023Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Janine Elizabeth Collins, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito, Jonathan Mark Downey, Matthew Aaron Bradley, Priyanka Ferdinand Pao, Steve Thomas, Silas Sao Jin Siew