Patents by Inventor Christopher Blackburn

Christopher Blackburn 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).

  • Publication number: 20250385452
    Abstract: A small form-factor pluggable retimer module re-times signals transiting between its host-side plug-in connector and one or more passive-cable attach ports, extending the practicable signaling distance between cable-connected integrated circuit components without the costly motherboard/system-board re-design otherwise required to implement re-timing functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2025
    Publication date: December 18, 2025
    Inventors: Christopher Blackburn, Christian Markus Petersen, Aanchal Sharma, Casey Morrison, Jeffery Shu Chun Chang
  • Patent number: 12200874
    Abstract: A pressurizing device includes a pressurizing plate having a first pressurizing plate surface and a second pressurizing plate surface opposite to each other. The first pressurizing plate surface presses an electronic element located on a first circuit board surface of a circuit board. The pressurizing device includes a plurality of peripheral pressurizing units applying pressure to a peripheral region of the second pressurizing plate surface and a plurality of central pressurizing units applying pressure to a central region of the second pressurizing plate surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignees: Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH
    Inventors: Wei (David) Zhao, Zhiqiang (Simon) Li, Jiefeng (Lear) Zhang, Guoxiao (Neo) Shen, Christopher Blackburn
  • Publication number: 20240347939
    Abstract: An electronic assembly comprises a circuit board, a connector module, and a fixing assembly. The connector module includes a module housing and connection members at least partially accommodated therein. An engagement structure is formed on the module housing. The fixing assembly is adapted to be engaged with the engagement structure to secure the connector module to the circuit board, such that the connection members are electrically connected to the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicants: TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH, Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei (David) Zhao, Joshua Tyler Sechrist, Christopher Blackburn
  • Publication number: 20240064905
    Abstract: A pressure-exerting device includes a first pressure-exerting unit adapted to press an electronic element on a circuit board. The first pressure-exerting unit has a pressure-exerting member defining a central opening sized to at least partially surround the electronic element, and a pressing elastic sheet arranged at an edge of the central opening of the pressure-exerting member and adapted to press the electronic element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicants: TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH, Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei (David) Zhao, Tingting Zhang, Guoxiao (Neo) Shen, Christopher Blackburn, Zhiqiang (Simon) Li, Jiefeng (Lear) Zhang
  • Publication number: 20230090091
    Abstract: A pressurizing device includes a pressurizing plate having a first pressurizing plate surface and a second pressurizing plate surface opposite to each other. The first pressurizing plate surface presses an electronic element located on a first circuit board surface of a circuit board. The pressurizing device includes a plurality of peripheral pressurizing units applying pressure to a peripheral region of the second pressurizing plate surface and a plurality of central pressurizing units applying pressure to a central region of the second pressurizing plate surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicants: Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., TE Connectivity Services GmbH
    Inventors: Wei (David) Zhao, Zhiqiang (Simon) Li, Jiefeng (Lear) Zhang, Guoxiao (Neo) Shen, Christopher Blackburn
  • Patent number: 11100460
    Abstract: A system for replenishing a pick face includes a storage and retrieval machine (SRM) that traverses an aisle of a warehouse and monitors a replenishment position of each pick location of a pick face. The SRM transmits a message to the system indicating which ones of the replenishment positions are empty. The SRM delivers a replenishment load to a pick location that is indicated as empty in the message. Each pick location includes a flow lane configured to direct the motion of package loads sliding down to a picking position of the pick face. The flow lane includes a lever arm assembly that constrains and brakes the motion of package loads sliding down the flow lane. A bar stop of the lever arm assembly constrains a replenishment load, while a retainer bar of the lever arm assembly constrains a forward load. The replenishment load is behind the forward load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Dematic Corp.
    Inventors: Criston S. Stevens, Christopher Blackburn, Paul K. Gines, Max Weston
  • Publication number: 20190303844
    Abstract: A system for replenishing a pick face includes a storage and retrieval machine (SRM) that traverses an aisle of a warehouse and monitors a replenishment position of each pick location of a pick face. The SRM transmits a message to the system indicating which ones of the replenishment positions are empty. The SRM delivers a replenishment load to a pick location that is indicated as empty in the message. Each pick location includes a flow lane configured to direct the motion of package loads sliding down to a picking position of the pick face. The flow lane includes a lever arm assembly that constrains and brakes the motion of package loads sliding down the flow lane. A bar stop of the lever arm assembly constrains a replenishment load, while a retainer bar of the lever arm assembly constrains a forward load. The replenishment load is behind the forward load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Criston S. Stevens, Christopher Blackburn, Paul K. Gines, Max Weston
  • Publication number: 20180092697
    Abstract: An apparatus for receiving, dispensing, and regulating controlled substances is provided. Furthermore, the apparatus may comprise a portable, handheld container which is tamper-resistant and can withstand severe physical manipulation. The apparatus may only permit the dispensing of medication according to a prescribed schedule and dosage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher Blackburn
  • Patent number: 9870450
    Abstract: An apparatus for receiving, dispensing, and regulating controlled substances is provided. Furthermore the apparatus may comprise a portable, handheld container which is tamper-resistant and can withstand severe physical manipulation. The apparatus may only permit the dispensing of medication according to a prescribed schedule and dosage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Zolo Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Blackburn
  • Patent number: 9382197
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein ring A, X1, X2, X3, R2, R4b, R10, and G have values as described in the specification, useful as inhibitors of HDAC6. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, infectious, neurological or cardiovascular diseases or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Blackburn, Kenneth M. Gigstad, Sean J. Harrison, He Xu
  • Patent number: 9321731
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, G, m, n, p and q have values as described in the specification, useful as inhibitors of HDAC6. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, infectious, neurological or cardiovascular diseases or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Blackburn, Jeffrey P. Ciavarri, Kenneth M. Gigstad, He Xu
  • Publication number: 20160031820
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, G, m, n, p and q have values as described in the specification, useful as inhibitors of HDAC6. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, infectious, neurological or cardiovascular diseases or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher Blackburn, Jeffrey P. Ciavarri, Kenneth M. Gigstad, He Xu
  • Patent number: 9249142
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, R2a, R2b, X1, X2, and G have values as described in the specification, useful as inhibitors of HDAC6. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, infectious, neurological or cardiovascular diseases or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Blackburn, Kenneth M. Gigstad, He Xu
  • Patent number: 9227951
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein X1, X2, X3, R2, R4b, R1, and G have values as described in the specification, useful as inhibitors of HDAC6. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, infectious, neurological or cardiovascular diseases or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Blackburn, Kenneth M. Gigstad, He Xu
  • Patent number: 9096518
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, G, m, n, p and q have values as described in the specification, useful as inhibitors of HDAC6. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, infectious, neurological or cardiovascular diseases or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Blackburn, Jeffrey P. Ciavarri, Kenneth M. Gigstad, He Xu
  • Publication number: 20150175614
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein X1, X2, R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, n, and G have values as described in the specification, useful as inhibitors of HDAC6. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, infectious, neurological or cardiovascular diseases or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher Blackburn, Kenneth M. Gigstad, He Xu, Janice Chin
  • Publication number: 20150105418
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, R2a, R2b, X1, X2, and G have values as described in the specification, useful as inhibitors of HDAC6. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, infectious, neurological or cardiovascular diseases or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher Blackburn, Kenneth M. Gigstad, He Xu
  • Patent number: 8952163
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, R2a, R2b, X1, X2, and G have values as described in the specification, useful as inhibitors of HDAC6. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, infectious, neurological or cardiovascular diseases or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Blackburn, Kenneth M. Gigstad, He Xu
  • Patent number: 8946223
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein X1, X2, R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, n, and G have values as described in the specification, useful as inhibitors of HDAC6. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, infectious, neurological or cardiovascular diseases or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Blackburn, Janice Chin, Kenneth M. Gigstad, He Xu
  • Publication number: 20140329836
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, G, n, p and q have values as described in the specification, useful as inhibitors of HDAC6. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, infectious, neurological or cardiovascular diseases or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Blackburn, Kenneth M. Gigstad, He Xu