Patents by Inventor Debora J. Thomas

Debora J. 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).

  • Patent number: 11642693
    Abstract: An alignment system, in an example, may include a substrate comprising at least one nanowell, at least one fluid ejection device comprising at least one die, the at least one die comprising as least one nozzle, and an alignment device to align the at least one nozzle to the at least one nanowell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Roberto A. Pugliese, Jeffrey A. Nielsen, Christie Dudenhoefer, Craig Olbrich, Debora J. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20230015600
    Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a fluid ejection die is described. The fluid ejection die includes a fluid feed slot to deliver fluid from a reservoir to an array of ejection chambers fluid connected to the fluid feed slot. Each ejection chamber includes at least one fluid actuator and an opening through which fluid is to be ejected. The fluid ejection die also includes a number of antechambers. An antechamber includes sidewalls that curve inward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Kathryn H. CYR, Debora J. THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20220168773
    Abstract: An alignment system, in an example, may include a substrate comprising at least one nanowell, at least one fluid ejection device comprising at least one die, the at least one die comprising as least one nozzle, and an alignment device to align the at least one nozzle to the at least one nanowell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Roberto A. Pugliese, Jeffrey A. Nielsen, Christie Dudenhoefer, Craig Olbrich, Debora J. Thomas
  • Patent number: 11278888
    Abstract: An example device includes a first microfluidic channel in communication with a fluid reservoir to receive cell-containing fluid from the fluid reservoir. The device further includes a second microfluidic channel in communication with the fluid reservoir to receive cell-containing fluid from the fluid reservoir. The device further includes a first sensor disposed at the first microfluidic channel, a second sensor disposed at the second microfluidic channel, a first dispense nozzle disposed at an end of the first microfluidic channel, and a second dispense nozzle disposed at an end of the second microfluidic channel. The first microfluidic channel is shaped to convey cells of a first size range, and the second microfluidic channel is shaped to convey cells of a second size range that is different from the first size range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Nielsen, Debora J. Thomas, Kathryn Cyr
  • Patent number: 11278928
    Abstract: An alignment system, in an example, may include a substrate comprising at least one nanowell, at least one fluid ejection device comprising at least one die, the at least one die comprising as least one nozzle, and an alignment device to align the at least one nozzle to the at least one nanowell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Roberto A. Pugliese, Jeffrey A. Nielsen, Christie Dudenhoefer, Craig Olbrich, Debora J. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20210165007
    Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a fluidic die is described. The fluidic die includes a plurality of ejection subassemblies. Each ejection subassembly includes an ejection chamber to hold a volume of fluid and an opening through which the volume of fluid is ejected via a fluid actuator. A pitch of the ejection subassemblies aligns with a spatial arrangement of nanowells in an array of nanowells on a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. NIELSEN, Christie DUDENHOEFER, Debora J. THOMAS, Roberto A. PUGLIESE, Diane R. HAMMERSTAD
  • Publication number: 20210069705
    Abstract: An example device includes a first microfluidic channel in communication with a fluid reservoir to receive cell-containing fluid from the fluid reservoir. The device further includes a second microfluidic channel in communication with the fluid reservoir to receive cell-containing fluid from the fluid reservoir. The device further includes a first sensor disposed at the first microfluidic channel, a second sensor disposed at the second microfluidic channel, a first dispense nozzle disposed at an end of the first microfluidic channel, and a second dispense nozzle disposed at an end of the second microfluidic channel. The first microfluidic channel is shaped to convey cells of a first size range, and the second microfluidic channel is shaped to convey cells of a second size range that is different from the first size range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Nielsen, Debora J. Thomas, Kathryn Cyr
  • Publication number: 20210069744
    Abstract: An alignment system, in an example, may include a substrate comprising at least one nanowell, at least one fluid ejection device comprising at least one die, the at least one die comprising as least one nozzle, and an alignment device to align the at least one nozzle to the at least one nanowell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Roberto A. Pugliese, Jeffrey A. Nielsen, Christie Dudenhoefer, Craig Olbrich, Debora J. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20200326317
    Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a fluidic ejection system is described. The fluidic ejection system includes a frame to retain a number of fluidic ejection devices. The frame has a form factor to match a titration plate. The fluidic ejection system also includes the number of fluidic ejection devices disposed on the frame. Each fluidic ejection device includes a reservoir disposed on a first side of the frame and a fluidic ejection die disposed on an opposite side of the frame. Each fluidic ejection die includes an array of nozzles, with each nozzle including an ejection chamber, an opening, and a fluid actuator disposed within the ejection chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Christie Dudenhoefer, Jeffrey A. Nielsen, Debora J. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20200298226
    Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a fluid ejection die is described. The fluid ejection die includes a fluid feed slot to deliver fluid from a reservoir to an array of nozzles. Each nozzle of the array includes an ejection chamber, an opening, a fluid actuator disposed within the ejection chamber, and a fluid channel between the fluid feed slot and the ejection chamber. The fluid ejection die also includes a fluid cleaning structure to allow live cells in the fluid to pass to the nozzle while capturing other components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Kathryn Cyr, Debora J. Thomas, Jeffrey A. Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20200116546
    Abstract: In example implementations, a method is provided. The method may be executed by a processor of a fluid dispensing apparatus. The method includes storing a correction factor for an unqualified fluid. A request to dispense the unqualified fluid is received. A dispense parameter is adjusted in accordance with the correction factor. Then, the unqualified fluid is dispensed in accordance with the dispense parameter that is adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. NIELSEN, Christie DUDENHOEFER, Debora J. THOMAS, Michael J. DAY, Kenneth WARD, David H. OCHS
  • Patent number: 9427734
    Abstract: The present invention is embodied in a method for precisely dispensing fluid, including treating an orifice of a fluid dispensing apparatus during a fabrication process by applying a low surface energy material layer onto the orifice, adjusting a thickness of the low surface energy material coating to a predetermined threshold and limiting backpressure of a low dead volume fluid delivery system coupled to the orifice to reduce interference or interruptions for precisely dispensing the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Nielsen, Jeremy Hartan Donaldson, Benjamin Clark, Debora J. Thomas
  • Patent number: 9050592
    Abstract: A liquid dispenser cassette includes a frame, dispense head assemblies, and a one-piece integrated slot extender. The frame defines openings. The dispense head assemblies are mounted on the frame. The dispense head assemblies include dispense head dies at least partially exposed through the corresponding openings. The dispense head dies defines top slots. The slot extender is mounted on the dispense head assemblies. The slot extender has reservoirs defining drain openings mated to the corresponding top slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Matthew C Still, Dennis R Esterberg, Jeffrey A Nielsen, Debora J Thomas, Christie L Dudenhoefer, Kevin F Peters
  • Publication number: 20140193309
    Abstract: A liquid dispenser cassette includes a frame, dispense head assemblies, and a one-piece integrated slot extender. The frame defines openings. The dispense head assemblies are mounted on the frame. The dispense head assemblies include dispense head dies at least partially exposed through the corresponding openings. The dispense head dies defines top slots. The slot extender is mounted on the dispense head assemblies. The slot extender has reservoirs defining drain openings mated to the corresponding top slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Matthew C. Still, Dennis R. Esterberg, Jeffrey A. Nielsen, Debora J. Thomas, Christie L. Dudenhoefer, Kevin F. Peters
  • Publication number: 20100304496
    Abstract: The present invention is embodied in a method for precisely dispensing fluid, including treating an orifice of a fluid dispensing apparatus during a fabrication process by applying a low surface energy material layer onto the orifice, adjusting a thickness of the low surface energy material coating to a predetermined threshold and limiting backpressure of a low dead volume fluid delivery system coupled to the orifice to reduce interference or interruptions for precisely dispensing the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Nielsen, Jeremy Hartan Donaldson, Benjamin Clark, Debora J. Thomas
  • Patent number: D856526
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Gary G. Lutnesky, Debora J. Thomas, Dennis R. Esterberg
  • Patent number: D876537
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Gary G. Lutnesky, Dennis R. Esterberg, Debora J. Thomas
  • Patent number: D888150
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Gary G. Lutnesky, Dennis R. Esterberg, Debora J. Thomas