Patents by Inventor Christopher A. Richardson

Christopher A. Richardson 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).

  • Patent number: 11957342
    Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed herein. The surgical instrument can include an end effector that includes jaws configured to transition between an opened condition and a closed condition, a plurality of electrodes positioned within the jaws of the end effector, a control circuit, and a memory configured to store an algorithm configured to cause the control circuit to determine an impedance signal based on signals received from the plurality of electrodes, detect a media positioned between the jaws of the end effector based on the determined impedance signal, determine a position of the detected media based on the received signals, and generate an alert associated with the detected media and the determined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Zhijun Liu, Christopher J. Waid, Patrick L. Creamer, Morgan R. Hunter, Nathan P. K. Nguyen, Kevin D. Felder, James M. McKale, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Simon L. Calcutt, Elisa J. Barber, Matthew K. Sadler, Richard D. Lintern, James Richardson, Rita Stella, Mikhail E. Bashtanov
  • Patent number: 11931704
    Abstract: A mixing chamber for use in a beverage carbonation system is provided. In one embodiment, the mixing chamber includes a housing, an agitator, a motor assembly and a rigid plate. A housing of the agitator and a housing of the motor assembly can each include a set of magnetics disposed therein and magnetically coupled so as to provide magnetic coupling between the motor assembly and the agitator. The mixing chamber is configured to receive a gas, such as carbon dioxide, and a liquid, such as water, to form a carbonated fluid. The carbonated fluid can be dispensed from the beverage carbonation system as a beverage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Tie He Yang, Jack Richardson, Christopher Meyer-Rassow
  • Publication number: 20230389839
    Abstract: A venous access device includes a hub and a bifurcated cannula. The hub includes a bifurcated connecting arm, a blood sampling arm connected to the bifurcated connecting arm, a fluid transfer arm connected to the bifurcated connecting arm, a blood sampling channel and a fluid transfer channel. The blood sampling channel passes through the blood sampling arm and the bifurcated connecting arm. The fluid transfer channel passes through the fluid transfer arm and the bifurcated connecting arm. The bifurcated cannula is coupled to the bifurcated connecting arm and includes a blood sampling lumen having a blood sampling port, a fluid transfer lumen having a fluid transfer port, and a dividing member separating the blood sampling lumen from the fluid transfer lumen. The blood sampling port is 2 mm to 20 mm proximal from the fluid transfer port. The blood sampling channel is fluidly connected to the blood sampling lumen, and the fluid transfer channel is fluidly connected to the fluid transfer lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Spencer A. Jones, David DePoyster, David L. Nichols, Christopher A. Richardson, Kelli L. Shada
  • Patent number: 11701040
    Abstract: A venous access device includes a hub and a bifurcated cannula. The hub includes a bifurcated connecting arm, a blood sampling arm connected to the bifurcated connecting arm, a fluid transfer arm connected to the bifurcated connecting arm, a blood sampling channel and a fluid transfer channel. The blood sampling channel passes through the blood sampling arm and the bifurcated connecting arm. The fluid transfer channel passes through the fluid transfer arm and the bifurcated connecting arm. The bifurcated cannula is coupled to the bifurcated connecting arm and includes a blood sampling lumen having a blood sampling port, a fluid transfer lumen having a fluid transfer port, and a dividing member separating the blood sampling lumen from the fluid transfer lumen. The blood sampling port is 2 mm to 20 mm proximal from the fluid transfer port. The blood sampling channel is fluidly connected to the blood sampling lumen, and the fluid transfer channel is fluidly connected to the fluid transfer lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Site Saver, Inc.
    Inventors: Spencer A. Jones, David DePoyster, David L. Nichols, Christopher A. Richardson, Kelli L. Shada
  • Publication number: 20220010337
    Abstract: Methods and compositions related to intracellular delivery of gene editing proteins are provided. The invention relates to compositions and methods for transporting gene editing polypeptides, such as Cas9 or Cas12, into a cell ex vivo or in vivo. The invention includes a targeted active gene editing (TAGE) agent that includes an extracellular cell membrane binding moiety, e.g., an antigen binding polypeptide, a cell penetrating peptide (CPP), a ligand, or combinations thereof, that specifically binds to an extracellular cell membrane-bound molecule (e.g., a cell surface molecule), and a site-directed modifying polypeptide that recognizes a nucleic acid sequence. The extracellular cell membrane binding moiety (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: Spotlight Therapeutics
    Inventors: Hariharan Jayaram, Rina Mepani, Christopher Richardson, Steven Strutt, Eric Estrin, Jillian Astarita, Spencer Wei, Roberto Maldonado
  • Publication number: 20200196931
    Abstract: A venous access device includes a hub and a bifurcated cannula. The hub includes a bifurcated connecting arm, a blood sampling arm connected to the bifurcated connecting arm, a fluid transfer arm connected to the bifurcated connecting arm, a blood sampling channel and a fluid transfer channel. The blood sampling channel passes through the blood sampling arm and the bifurcated connecting arm. The fluid transfer channel passes through the fluid transfer arm and the bifurcated connecting arm. The bifurcated cannula is coupled to the bifurcated connecting arm and includes a blood sampling lumen having a blood sampling port, a fluid transfer lumen having a fluid transfer port, and a dividing member separating the blood sampling lumen from the fluid transfer lumen. The blood sampling port is 2 mm to 20 mm proximal from the fluid transfer port. The blood sampling channel is fluidly connected to the blood sampling lumen, and the fluid transfer channel is fluidly connected to the fluid transfer lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Spencer A. Jones, David DePoyster, David L. Nichols, Christopher A. Richardson, Kelli L. Shada
  • Patent number: 10609149
    Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to technologies for capturing marine electronics data. An apparatus includes a processor and a memory having a plurality of executable instructions that are executed by the processor. The processor receives a first request to capture data. The processor generates a command in response to the first request. The processor sends the command across a network to one or more devices capable of responding to the command. The command may include at least timestamp data and a second request for each of the one or more devices to collect data that each of the one or more devices is configured to collect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: NAVICO HOLDING AS
    Inventors: Matthew Laster, Christopher Richardson
  • Patent number: 10593442
    Abstract: Winding wire articles may include a conductor formed into a predefined shape having at least one bend. Additionally, a plurality of cavities may be formed within the conductor. Insulation may also be formed around the conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Essex Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Leach, Christopher Richardson
  • Patent number: 10510464
    Abstract: A continuously transposed conductor (CTC) cable may include a plurality of electrically insulated strands arranged in first and second stacks with the plurality of strands successively transposed between the first and second stacks. The plurality of strands may include at least one strand having a plurality of component strands that are arranged in third and fourth stacks with the plurality of component strands successively transposed between the third and fourth stacks. Each of the components strands may include a conductor and insulation formed at least partially around the conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Essex Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bogdan Gronowski, David Marshall Cain, Matthew Leach, Christopher Richardson, Jason Dennis Stephens
  • Publication number: 20190148037
    Abstract: Winding wire articles may include a conductor formed into a predefined shape having at least one bend. Additionally, a plurality of cavities may be formed within the conductor. Insulation may also be formed around the conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Leach, Christopher Richardson
  • Publication number: 20190141496
    Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to technologies for capturing marine electronics data. An apparatus includes a processor and a memory having a plurality of executable instructions that are executed by the processor. The processor receives a first request to capture data. The processor generates a command in response to the first request. The processor sends the command across a network to one or more devices capable of responding to the command. The command may include at least timestamp data and a second request for each of the one or more devices to collect data that each of the one or more devices is configured to collect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Laster, Christopher Richardson
  • Patent number: 10200823
    Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to technologies for capturing marine electronics data. An apparatus includes a processor and a memory having a plurality of executable instructions that are executed by the processor. The processor receives a first request to capture data. The processor generates a command in response to the first request. The processor sends the command across a network to one or more devices capable of responding to the command. The command may include at least timestamp data and a second request for each of the one or more devices to collect data that each of the one or more devices is configured to collect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: NAVICO HOLDING AS
    Inventors: Matthew Laster, Christopher Richardson
  • Publication number: 20190015226
    Abstract: A ureteral stent comprises an internal portion, which comprises a first polymer, and an external portion, which comprises a second polymer. The external portion surrounds the internal portion and has a plurality of radial projections that extend along the length of the ureteral stent. The second polymer has a Shore D hardness of 20-40 Shore D. The first polymer has a Shore D hardness that is at least 10 units greater than the Shore D hardness of the second polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: David L. Nichols, Christopher A. Richardson
  • Publication number: 20180182507
    Abstract: A continuously transposed conductor (CTC) cable may include a plurality of electrically insulated strands arranged in two stacks with the plurality of strands successively transposed between the two stacks. Each strand may include a conductor and insulation formed at least partially around the conductor. Additionally, each strand may have a cross-sectional area that is less than approximately 0.0030 square inches. As a result, the CTC cable may be suitable for use in electrical devices relatively smaller than those associated with conventional CTC cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Bogdan Gronowski, David Marshall Cain, Matthew Leach, Christopher Richardson, Jason Dennis Stephens
  • Patent number: 9980831
    Abstract: A ureteral stent comprises an internal portion, which comprises a first polymer, and an external portion, which comprises a second polymer. The external portion surrounds the internal portion and has a plurality of radial projections that extend along the length of the ureteral stent. The second polymer has a Shore D hardness of 20-40 Shore D. The first polymer has a Shore D hardness that is at least 10 units greater than the Shore D hardness of the second polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: FUTUREMATRIX INTERVENTIONAL
    Inventors: David L. Nichols, Christopher A. Richardson
  • Publication number: 20170171316
    Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to technologies for capturing marine electronics data. An apparatus includes a processor and a memory having a plurality of executable instructions that are executed by the processor. The processor receives a first request to capture data. The processor generates a command in response to the first request. The processor sends the command across a network to one or more devices capable of responding to the command. The command may include at least timestamp data and a second request for each of the one or more devices to collect data that each of the one or more devices is configured to collect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Laster, Christopher Richardson
  • Patent number: 9490667
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, apparatuses, and systems with regard to laminations. In an embodiment, an apparatus includes a lamination having a variable thickness and a spacer connected with the lamination at a location, wherein the location of the spacer is based on a determined thickness of the lamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Yuefeng Luo, William Edward Adis, David Norwood Dorsey, Christopher Richardson
  • Publication number: 20160220397
    Abstract: A ureteral stent comprises an internal portion, which comprises a first polymer, and an external portion, which comprises a second polymer. The external portion surrounds the internal portion and has a plurality of radial projections that extend along the length of the ureteral stent. The second polymer has a Shore D hardness of 20-40 Shore D. The first polymer has a Shore D hardness that is at least 10 units greater than the Shore D hardness of the second polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: David L. Nichols, Christopher A. Richardson
  • Patent number: 9302454
    Abstract: The present invention provides a multilayer film for forming medical solution pouches that help prevent or reduce the presence of bubbles or foam in the solution after heat sterilization. In particular, the present invention provides a multilayer film for forming medical solution pouches that are capable of passing the bubble test as set forth in the Chinese State Drug Package Container Material Standard No. YBB00112005. In particular, the present invention provides a multilayer film in which polyamide 612 or calcium stearate component has been incorporated as an anti-foaming agent. The presence of polyamide 612 or calcium stearate in one or more layers of the film helps prevent the formation of foam in the solution after heat sterilization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Babrowicz, Marvin Russell Havens, Jerry Christopher Richardson
  • Publication number: 20150028717
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, apparatuses, and systems with regard to laminations. In an embodiment, an apparatus includes a lamination having a variable thickness and a spacer connected with the lamination at a location, wherein the location of the spacer is based on a determined thickness of the lamination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Yuefeng Luo, William Edward Adis, David Norwood Dorsey, Christopher Richardson