Patents by Inventor Christopher Richardson
Christopher 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).
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Patent number: 11957342Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 13, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: 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
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Patent number: 11931704Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 18, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLCInventors: Tie He Yang, Jack Richardson, Christopher Meyer-Rassow
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Publication number: 20230389839Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Spencer A. Jones, David DePoyster, David L. Nichols, Christopher A. Richardson, Kelli L. Shada
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Patent number: 11701040Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Site Saver, Inc.Inventors: Spencer A. Jones, David DePoyster, David L. Nichols, Christopher A. Richardson, Kelli L. Shada
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Publication number: 20220010337Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Applicant: Spotlight TherapeuticsInventors: Hariharan Jayaram, Rina Mepani, Christopher Richardson, Steven Strutt, Eric Estrin, Jillian Astarita, Spencer Wei, Roberto Maldonado
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Publication number: 20200196931Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Spencer A. Jones, David DePoyster, David L. Nichols, Christopher A. Richardson, Kelli L. Shada
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Patent number: 10609149Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 7, 2019Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: NAVICO HOLDING ASInventors: Matthew Laster, Christopher Richardson
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Patent number: 10593442Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Essex Group, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Leach, Christopher Richardson
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Patent number: 10510464Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Essex Group, Inc.Inventors: Bogdan Gronowski, David Marshall Cain, Matthew Leach, Christopher Richardson, Jason Dennis Stephens
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Publication number: 20190148037Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Matthew Leach, Christopher Richardson
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Publication number: 20190141496Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2019Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Matthew Laster, Christopher Richardson
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Patent number: 10200823Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: NAVICO HOLDING ASInventors: Matthew Laster, Christopher Richardson
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Publication number: 20190015226Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: David L. Nichols, Christopher A. Richardson
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Publication number: 20180182507Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Bogdan Gronowski, David Marshall Cain, Matthew Leach, Christopher Richardson, Jason Dennis Stephens
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Patent number: 9980831Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: FUTUREMATRIX INTERVENTIONALInventors: David L. Nichols, Christopher A. Richardson
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Publication number: 20170171316Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Matthew Laster, Christopher Richardson
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Patent number: 9490667Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Yuefeng Luo, William Edward Adis, David Norwood Dorsey, Christopher Richardson
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Publication number: 20160220397Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: David L. Nichols, Christopher A. Richardson
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Patent number: 9302454Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 1, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.Inventors: Robert Babrowicz, Marvin Russell Havens, Jerry Christopher Richardson
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Publication number: 20150028717Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Yuefeng Luo, William Edward Adis, David Norwood Dorsey, Christopher Richardson