Patents by Inventor Douglas Thai
Douglas Thai 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: 11963714Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for renal neuromodulation using a pulsed electric field to effectuate electroporation or electrofusion. It is expected that renal neuromodulation (e.g., denervation) may, among other things, reduce expansion of an acute myocardial infarction, reduce or prevent the onset of morphological changes that are affiliated with congestive heart failure, and/or be efficacious in the treatment of end stage renal disease. Embodiments of the present invention are configured for percutaneous intravascular delivery of pulsed electric fields to achieve such neuromodulation.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Medtronic Ireland Manufacturing Unlimited CompanyInventors: Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Denise Zarins, Douglas Sutton, Erik Thai, Mark Gelfand, Howard R. Levin
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Patent number: 11458411Abstract: A bubble machine has a fan housing that is positioned inside a machine housing, and a fan coupled to the fan housing. A bubble dispenser is disposed over the machine housing and has an outer wall that defines a trough along a portion of its circumferential edge. The bubble dispenser includes an inner hub having a raised platform, and a bubble wand guiding mechanism on the platform. The outer wall and the inner hub define at least one space through which air generated by the fan can flow upwardly. A bubble wand assembly has a base, and a plurality of bubble wands that are disposed above the bubble dispenser in a manner such that each of the plurality of bubble wands is rotated past the trough to be coated with bubble solution, and then rotated over the at least one space so that air from below can be blown through the bubble wand to generate bubbles.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2021Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Placo Bubbles LimitedInventor: Douglas Thai
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Patent number: 10702788Abstract: A bubble machine has a fan assembly that has a fan housing, and a fan coupled to the fan housing. A bubble dispenser is disposed above the fan housing, and has a mounting section that is secured inside the fan housing, and a bubble solution collection section covering the fan below. The housing, the mounting section and the bubble solution collection section define at least one space through which air generated by the fan can flow upwardly. A bubble wand assembly has a plurality of bubble wands that are disposed above the bubble dispenser in a manner such that each of the plurality of bubble wands is rotated over the bubble solution collection section to be coated with bubble solution, and then rotated over the at least one space so that air from below can be blown through the bubble wand to generate bubbles.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Placo Bubbles LimitedInventor: Douglas Thai
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Patent number: 10702787Abstract: A bubble machine has a fan assembly that has a fan housing, and a fan coupled to the fan housing. A bubble dispenser is disposed above the fan housing, and has a mounting section that is secured inside the fan housing, and a bubble solution collection section covering the fan below. The housing, the mounting section and the bubble solution collection section define at least one space through which air generated by the fan can flow upwardly. A bubble wand assembly has a plurality of bubble wands that are disposed above the bubble dispenser in a manner such that each of the plurality of bubble wands is rotated over the bubble solution collection section to be coated with bubble solution, and then rotated over the at least one space so that air from below can be blown through the bubble wand to generate bubbles.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2019Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Placo Bubbles LimitedInventor: Douglas Thai
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Publication number: 20200061486Abstract: A bubble machine has a fan assembly that has a fan housing, and a fan coupled to the fan housing. A bubble dispenser is disposed above the fan housing, and has a mounting section that is secured inside the fan housing, and a bubble solution collection section covering the fan below. The housing, the mounting section and the bubble solution collection section define at least one space through which air generated by the fan can flow upwardly. A bubble wand assembly has a plurality of bubble wands that are disposed above the bubble dispenser in a manner such that each of the plurality of bubble wands is rotated over the bubble solution collection section to be coated with bubble solution, and then rotated over the at least one space so that air from below can be blown through the bubble wand to generate bubbles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: Placo Bubbles LimitedInventor: Douglas Thai
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Publication number: 20200061487Abstract: A bubble machine has a fan assembly that has a fan housing, and a fan coupled to the fan housing. A bubble dispenser is disposed above the fan housing, and has a mounting section that is secured inside the fan housing, and a bubble solution collection section covering the fan below. The housing, the mounting section and the bubble solution collection section define at least one space through which air generated by the fan can flow upwardly. A bubble wand assembly has a plurality of bubble wands that are disposed above the bubble dispenser in a manner such that each of the plurality of bubble wands is rotated over the bubble solution collection section to be coated with bubble solution, and then rotated over the at least one space so that air from below can be blown through the bubble wand to generate bubbles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: Placo Bubbles LimitedInventor: Douglas Thai
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Patent number: 10434433Abstract: A bubble generating device has a bubble generating assembly positioned adjacent a front opening. The bubble generating assembly has a support frame having a stationary wiping element which has an opening through which bubble solution leaks out. The bubble generating assembly also has a plurality of bubble rings coupled to the support frame for rotation in a manner where each of the plurality of bubble rings individually wipes across the wiping element at the location of the opening. A motor is positioned inside the housing and has a fan that is directed to blow air towards the front opening. Bubble solution is delivered from a container to the wiping element. A link assembly couples the motor and the support ring in a manner in which actuation of the trigger causes the support ring to be rotated so that each of the plurality of bubble rings is wiped across the wiping element and then positioned in front of the fan to receive air blown by the fan.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Placo Bubbles LimitedInventors: Jessica Shono Thai, Jason Shono Thai, Douglas Thai
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Patent number: 10434434Abstract: A bubble generating device has a bubble generating assembly positioned adjacent a front opening. The bubble generating assembly has a support frame having a stationary wiping element, and a plurality of bubble wands coupled to the support frame for rotation in a manner where each of the plurality of bubble wands individually wipes across the wiping element at the location of the opening. A motor is positioned inside the housing and has a fan that is directed to blow air towards the front opening. Bubble solution is delivered from a container to the wiping element. A link assembly couples the motor and the support ring in a manner in which actuation of the trigger causes the support ring to be rotated so that each of the plurality of bubble wands is wiped across the wiping element and then positioned in front of the fan to receive air blown by the fan.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2019Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Placo Bubbles LimitedInventor: Douglas Thai
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Patent number: 10363492Abstract: A bubble machine has a fan assembly that has a fan housing, and a fan coupled to the fan housing. A bubble dispenser is disposed above the fan housing, and has a mounting section that is secured inside the fan housing, and a bubble solution collection section covering the fan below. The housing, the mounting section and the bubble solution collection section define at least one space through which air generated by the fan can flow upwardly. A bubble wand assembly has a plurality of bubble wands that are disposed above the bubble dispenser in a manner such that each of the plurality of bubble wands is rotated over the bubble solution collection section to be coated with bubble solution, and then rotated over the at least one space so that air from below can be blown through the bubble wand to generate bubbles.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Placo Bubbles LimitedInventor: Douglas Thai
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Patent number: 8272915Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing having a motor, an air generator coupled to the motor, and a bubble generator associated therewith. The assembly also includes a source of bubble solution, and a pump system provided inside the housing that draws bubble solution from the source to the bubble generator. The bubble generator includes a plurality of openings, with bubble solution delivered to the bubble generator flowing through the openings. The air from the air generator is delivered upwardly through the openings.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Arko Development Ltd.Inventor: Douglas Thai
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Patent number: 8272916Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing having a motor, an air generator coupled to the motor, and a bubble generator associated therewith. The assembly also includes a source of bubble solution, and a pump system provided inside the housing that draws bubble solution from the source to the bubble generator. The bubble generator includes a plurality of openings, with bubble solution delivered to the bubble generator flowing through the openings. The air from the air generator is delivered upwardly through the openings.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Arko Development Ltd.Inventor: Douglas Thai
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Patent number: 8123584Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing shaped as an animal and defining a mouth, with a stationary member secured to a permanent location extending across a portion of the mouth. The assembly includes a reservoir provided inside the housing and retaining bubble solution, a trigger mechanism, a plurality of bubble generating rings positioned adjacent the mouth, a tubing that couples the interior of the reservoir with the ring, and a link assembly that couples the trigger mechanism and the rings in a manner in which actuation of the trigger mechanism causes the rings to be moved from a first position to a second position across the stationary member.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2007Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Arko Development LimitedInventor: Douglas Thai
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Patent number: 8038500Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing having a motor, an air generator and a bubble producing device associated therewith. The assembly also includes a source of bubble solution, and a pump system provided inside the housing that draws bubble solution from the source to the bubble producing device. The bubble producing device includes a tubular member having an inner surface and an outer surface, and oriented so that air from the air generator will flow along both the inner and outer surfaces, and where bubble solution coats both the inner and outer surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2007Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Arko Development LimitedInventor: Douglas Thai
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Patent number: 7914359Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing shaped as an animal and defining a mouth, with a stationary member secured to a permanent location extending across a portion of the mouth. The assembly includes a reservoir provided inside the housing and retaining bubble solution, a trigger mechanism, a bubble generating ring positioned adjacent the mouth, a tubing that couples the interior of the reservoir with the ring, and a link assembly that couples the trigger mechanism and the ring in a manner in which actuation of the trigger mechanism causes the ring to be moved from a first position to a second position across the stationary member.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Arko Development LimitedInventor: Douglas Thai
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Patent number: 7883390Abstract: A bubble producing assembly has a housing having an outlet, an air generator positioned on the housing, a bubble producing device positioned over the air generator, a first activator coupled to the air generator, a reservoir associated with the housing for storing a liquid, a pump system coupling the reservoir and the outlet, and a second activator coupled to the pump system for delivering the liquid from the reservoir out of the outlet. Thus, a user can use the first activator to generate air to produce bubbles, and can use the second activator to generate a stream of the liquid that can be aimed at the generated bubbles.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2005Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Arko Development Ltd.Inventor: Douglas Thai
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Patent number: D889262Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2019Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Placo Bubbles LimitedInventor: Douglas Thai
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Patent number: D889962Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2019Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Placo Bubbles LimitedInventor: Douglas Thai
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Patent number: D889964Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2019Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Placo Bubbles LimitedInventor: Douglas Thai
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Patent number: D894733Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Placo Bubbles LimitedInventor: Douglas Thai
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Patent number: D952461Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Placo Bubbles LimitedInventor: Douglas Thai