Patents by Inventor Dawn Thompson
Dawn 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: 20210062230Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide engineered microbes for ethanol production. Methods for microbe engineering and culturing are also provided herein. Such engineered microbes exhibit enhanced capabilities for ethanol production.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2019Publication date: March 4, 2021Applicant: Cargill, IncorporatedInventors: Gregory M. Poynter, Brian J. Rush, Sneha Srikrishnan, Dawn Thompson, Arthur Shockley, Brynne Kohman, Joshua Dunn
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Patent number: 10426941Abstract: The present application describes nasal tube devices, methods for placing and securing a nasal tube to a patient, as well as adapters and connectors for a nasal tube. In one exemplary embodiment, the nasal tube has a proximal portion, a distal portion, and one or more lumens. A securing device may be attached to the proximal portion of the nasal tube and may be configured to attach a flexible line of a retention system to the nasal tube. The securing device may also be configured to selectively compress the proximal portion of the nasal tube. In certain embodiments, one or more medical tubes are disposed in the lumen of the nasal tube and may be selectively secured in the lumen with the securing device. The nasal tube device may also have a retention flange for attaching a flexible line of a retention system to the nasal tube.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Matthew Thompson, Dawn Thompson, George Picha, Allison Slaga
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Patent number: 10154908Abstract: Hard-tissue implants are provided that include a bulk implant, a face, pillars, and slots. The pillars are for implantation into a hard tissue. The slots are to be occupied by the hard tissue. The hard-tissue implant has a Young's modulus of elasticity of at least 10 GPa, has a ratio of the sum of (i) the volumes of the slots to (ii) the sum of the volumes of the pillars and the volumes of the slots of 0.40:1 to 0.90:1, does not comprise any part that is hollow, and does not comprise any non-pillar part extending to or beyond the distal ends of any of the pillars. Methods of making and using hard-tissue implants are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Inventors: George J. Picha, Dawn Thompson
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Patent number: 9138218Abstract: A handleless surgical stay includes an elastomeric band with a longitudinal body having a first end. The surgical stay further includes a tissue retention member including a tissue engaging portion and an anchor portion. The anchor portion is coupled to the first end of the elastomeric band such that the tissue engaging portion extends outwardly relative to the first end. Substantially all of the elastomeric band can be configured for engagement with a surgical retractor frame such that the stay does not include a handle.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2010Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: ABEON MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: George J. Picha, Matt Thompson, Dawn Thompson
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Patent number: 9011325Abstract: A surgical stay includes an elastomeric elongated member having a first closed end and a second end and a tissue retention member coupled to the first end thereof. The tissue retention member extends outwardly from the first end of the elongated member. A substantial portion of the length of the elongated member is hollow. The elongated member and the tissue retention member are integrally molded so that no openings are present therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Abeon Medical CorporationInventors: Allison C. Slaga, Dawn A. Thompson
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Patent number: 8771354Abstract: Hard-tissue implants are provided that include a bulk implant, a face, pillars, and slots. The pillars are for implantation into a hard tissue. The slots are to be occupied by the hard tissue. The hard-tissue implant has a Young's modulus of elasticity of at least 10 GPa, has a ratio of the sum of (i) the volumes of the slots to (ii) the sum of the volumes of the pillars and the volumes of the slots of 0.40:1 to 0.90:1, does not comprise any part that is hollow, and does not comprise any non-pillar part extending to or beyond the distal ends of any of the pillars. Methods of making and using hard-tissue implants are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Inventors: George J. Picha, Dawn Thompson
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Publication number: 20130338521Abstract: The present application discloses nasal tube devices, methods for placing and securing a nasal tube to a patient, as well as adapters and connectors for a nasal tube. In one exemplary embodiment, the nasal tube has a proximal portion, a distal portion, and one or more lumens. A securing device may be attached to the proximal portion of the nasal tube and may be configured to attach a flexible line of a retention system to the nasal tube. The securing device may also be configured to selectively compress the proximal portion of the nasal tube. In certain embodiments, one or more medical tubes are disposed in the lumen of the nasal tube and may be selectively secured in the lumen with the securing device. The nasal tube device may also have a retention flange for attaching a flexible line of a retention system to the nasal tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: Matthew Thompson, Dawn Thompson, George Picha, Allison Slaga
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Publication number: 20130137934Abstract: A surgical stay includes an elastomeric elongated member having a first closed end and a second end and a tissue retention member coupled to the first end thereof. The tissue retention member extends outwardly from the first end of the elongated member. A substantial portion of the length of the elongated member is hollow. The elongated member and the tissue retention member are integrally molded so that no openings are present therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: Abeon Medical CorporationInventors: Allison C. Slaga, Dawn A. Thompson
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Publication number: 20130110255Abstract: Hard-tissue implants are provided that include a bulk implant, a face, pillars, and slots. The pillars are for implantation into a hard tissue. The slots are to be occupied by the hard tissue. The hard-tissue implant has a Young's modulus of elasticity of at least 10 GPa, has a ratio of the sum of (i) the volumes of the slots to (ii) the sum of the volumes of the pillars and the volumes of the slots of 0.40:1 to 0.90:1, does not comprise any part that is hollow, and does not comprise any non-pillar part extending to or beyond the distal ends of any of the pillars. Methods of making and using hard-tissue implants are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Inventors: George J. Picha, Dawn Thompson
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Publication number: 20110295075Abstract: A handless surgical stay includes an elastomeric band with a longitudinal body having a first end. The surgical stay further includes a tissue retention member including a tissue engaging portion and an anchor portion. The anchor portion is coupled to the first end of the elastomeric band such that the tissue engaging portion extends outwardly relative to the first end. Substantially all of the elastomeric band can be configured for engagement with a surgical retractor frame such that the stay does not include a handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: George J. Picha, Matt Thompson, Dawn Thompson