Patents by Inventor Eric R. Thompson

Eric R. 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).

  • Patent number: 12144637
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and techniques are disclosed for managing electrical stimulation therapy and/or sensing of physiological signals such as brain signals. For example, a system may assist a clinician in identifying one or more electrode combinations for sensing a brain signal. In another example, a user interface may display brain signal information and values of a stimulation parameter at least partially defining electrical stimulation delivered to a patient when the brain signal information was sensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Evan D. Schnell, Scott R. Stanslaski, Ilan D. Gordon, Steven M. Goetz, Hijaz M. Haris, Eric J. Panken, Timothy R. Abraham, Thomas L. Chouinard, Susan Heilman Kilbane, Karan Chitkara, Christopher M. Arnett, Alicia W. Thompson, Kevin C. Johnson, Ankush Thakur, Lukas Valine, Christopher L. Pulliam, Brady N. Fetting, Rucha Gokul G. Samant, Andrew H. Houchins, Caleb C. Zarns
  • Patent number: 12084824
    Abstract: Apparatuses, components and methods are provided herein useful to provide assistance to customers and/or workers in a shopping facility. In some embodiments, a shopping facility personal assistance system comprises: a plurality of motorized transport units located in and configured to move through a shopping facility space; a plurality of user interface units, each corresponding to a respective motorized transport unit during use of the respective motorized transport unit; and a central computer system having a network interface such that the central computer system wirelessly communicates with one or both of the plurality of motorized transport units and the plurality of user interface units, wherein the central computer system is configured to control movement of the plurality of motorized transport units through the shopping facility space based at least on inputs from the plurality of user interface units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Donald R. High, Michael D. Atchley, Shuvro Chakrobartty, Karl Kay, Brian G. McHale, Robert C. Taylor, John P. Thompson, Eric E. Welch, David C. Winkle
  • Patent number: 11999322
    Abstract: A front tire heating and cleaning system for a vehicle includes a brake system configured to selectively apply hydraulic braking pressure against front wheels and rear wheels of the vehicle, and a controller in signal communication with the brake system. The controller is configured to, upon receipt of a request, initiate a controlled front tire heating mode where the brake system is controlled to selectively apply hydraulic braking pressure against the rear wheels and not the front wheels, and rotate the front wheels to increase tire temperature for improved front wheel traction during off-road maneuvers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: FCA US LLC
    Inventors: Eric R Thompson, Colin M Cole, Aleksander Tonkovich
  • Patent number: 11498582
    Abstract: A vehicle includes an internal combustion engine and an air induction system configured to provide intake air to the internal combustion engine. The air induction system includes an intake port, an air box coupled to the intake port and having a wet side air box and a dry side air box, at least one sensor disposed within the air box and configured to detect a presence or level of liquid within the air box, and a watertight door disposed within the air box and configured to move between an open position that allows air to pass through the air box dry side, and a closed position that facilitates preventing liquid from passing into the air box dry side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: FCA US LLC
    Inventors: Eric R Thompson, Douglas E Rutter, Stephen J Buckley
  • Publication number: 20220234412
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis, an axle, and a sway bar assembly coupled between the chassis and the axle. At least one actuator is configured to move the sway bar assembly relative to the axle to thereby move at least a portion of the chassis toward or away from the axle to adjust an attitude of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Aleksander Tonkovich, Eric R. Thompson, Colin M. Cole
  • Publication number: 20210253162
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a propulsion system configured to selectively drive at least one wheel of a plurality of wheels, a brake system configured to selectively brake at least one wheel of the plurality of wheels, and a dig lock controller in signal communication with the propulsion system and the brake system. The dig lock controller is configured to, based on a driver request, selectively perform a vehicle rotating dig lock operation by braking one wheel of the plurality of wheels while driving at least one other wheel of the plurality of wheels to move the vehicle laterally about a pivot point at least partially defined by the braked wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Eric R. Thompson, Colin M. Cole, Aleksander Tonkovich
  • Publication number: 20210253069
    Abstract: A front tire heating and cleaning system for a vehicle includes a brake system configured to selectively apply hydraulic braking pressure against front wheels and rear wheels of the vehicle, and a controller in signal communication with the brake system. The controller is configured to, upon receipt of a request, initiate a controlled front tire heating mode where the brake system is controlled to selectively apply hydraulic braking pressure against the rear wheels and not the front wheels, and rotate the front wheels to increase tire temperature for improved front wheel traction during off-road maneuvers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Eric R Thompson, Colin M Cole, Aleksander Tonkovich
  • Publication number: 20210237756
    Abstract: A vehicle includes an internal combustion engine and an air induction system configured to provide intake air to the internal combustion engine. The air induction system includes an intake port, an air box coupled to the intake port and having a wet side air box and a dry side air box, at least one sensor disposed within the air box and configured to detect a presence or level of liquid within the air box, and a watertight door disposed within the air box and configured to move between an open position that allows air to pass through the air box dry side, and a closed position that facilitates preventing liquid from passing into the air box dry side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Eric R Thompson, Douglas E Rutter, Stephen J Buckley
  • Patent number: 10959958
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral, extended release, abuse deterrent dosage form containing a controlled release agent, a second agent and/or polyethylene glycol, and at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient susceptible to abuse. The dosage form is stable at high temperatures and abuse deterrent to oral and parenteral administration via dose dumping, extraction, and purification. The present disclosure also relates to processes of preparing the dosage form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Research Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin R. Thompson, Eric R. Thompson, Nicholas R. Myslinski, Steven F. Kemeny, Matthew N. Hart
  • Patent number: 10792254
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral, extended release pill containing a drug which is homogenously spread throughout a matrix. The pill can be prepared using a hot melt extrusion process and a forming unit. The formed pill meets regulatory guidelines for extended release formulations and can be abuse deterrent to parenteral administration due at least to particle size, viscosity, or purity limitations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Research Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin R. Thompson, Eric R. Thompson, Nicholas R. Myslinski, Steven F. Kemeny
  • Patent number: 10639281
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral, immediate release, abuse deterrent pill containing at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient susceptible to abuse which is homogenously spread throughout a carrier matrix used to deter abuse. The pill is prepared using hot melt extrusion and a forming unit through a continuous process. The formed pill is abuse deterrent to parenteral administration due at least to particle size, viscosity, or purity limitations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Research Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin R. Thompson, Eric R. Thompson, Nicholas R. Myslinski, Steven F. Kemeny
  • Publication number: 20190209481
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral, immediate release, abuse deterrent pill containing at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient susceptible to abuse which is homogenously spread throughout a carrier matrix used to deter abuse. The pill is prepared using hot melt extrusion and a forming unit through a continuous process. The formed pill is abuse deterrent to parenteral administration due at least to particle size, viscosity, or purity limitations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Edwin R. Thompson, Eric R. Thompson, Nicholas R. Myslinski, Steven F. Kemeny
  • Patent number: 10195153
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral, immediate release, abuse deterrent pill containing at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient susceptible to abuse which is homogenously spread throughout a carrier matrix used to deter abuse. The pill is prepared using hot melt extrusion and a forming unit through a continuous process. The formed pill is abuse deterrent to parenteral administration due at least to particle size, viscosity, or purity limitations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Research Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin R. Thompson, Eric R. Thompson, Nicholas R. Myslinski, Steven F. Kemeny
  • Patent number: 10172797
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral, extended release, abuse deterrent pill containing at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient susceptible to abuse which is homogenously spread throughout a matrix used to deter abuse. The pill can be prepared using a hot melt extrusion process and a forming unit. The formed pill meets regulatory guidelines for extended release formulations and is abuse deterrent to parenteral administration due at least to particle size, viscosity, or purity limitations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Research Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin R. Thompson, Eric R. Thompson, Nicholas R. Myslinski, Steven F. Kemeny
  • Patent number: 9844596
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of depositing agents on surfaces using highly volatile silicone solvents. Particularly, the invention relates to novel compositions useful for depositing agents on skin and other surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: THOMPSON COOPER LABORATORIES, LLC
    Inventors: Eugene R. Cooper, Eric R. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20170340574
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral, immediate release, abuse deterrent liquid filled capsule containing polyethylene glycol and at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient susceptible to abuse. The dosage form is abuse deterrent to parenteral administration. The present disclosure also relates to processes of preparing the dosage form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Research Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin R. Thompson, Eric R. Thompson, Nicholas R. Myslinski, Steven F. Kemeny, Matthew N. Hart
  • Patent number: 9707184
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral, immediate release, abuse deterrent liquid filled capsule containing polyethylene glycol and at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient susceptible to abuse. The dosage form is abuse deterrent to parenteral administration. The present disclosure also relates to processes of preparing the dosage form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Research Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin R. Thompson, Eric R. Thompson, Nicholas R. Myslinski, Steven F. Kemeny, Matthew N. Hart
  • Publication number: 20170020822
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral, extended release, abuse deterrent dosage form containing a controlled release agent, a second agent and/or polyethylene glycol, and at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient susceptible to abuse. The dosage form is stable at high temperatures and abuse deterrent to oral and parenteral administration via dose dumping, extraction, and purification. The present disclosure also relates to processes of preparing the dosage form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Research Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin R. Thompson, Eric R. Thompson, Nicholas R. Myslinski, Steven F. Kemeny, Matthew N. Hart
  • Publication number: 20170007544
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral, extended release pill containing a drug which is homogenously spread throughout a matrix. The pill can be prepared using a hot melt extrusion process and a forming unit. The formed pill meets regulatory guidelines for extended release formulations and can be abuse deterrent to parenteral administration due at least to particle size, viscosity, or purity limitations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Research Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin R. Thompson, Eric R. Thompson, Nicholas R. Myslinski, Steven F. Kemeny
  • Patent number: 9492444
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral, extended release, abuse deterrent pill containing at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient susceptible to abuse which is homogenously spread throughout a matrix used to deter abuse. The pill can be prepared using a hot melt extrusion process and a forming unit. The formed pill meets regulatory guidelines for extended release formulations and is abuse deterrent to parenteral administration due at least to particle size, viscosity, or purity limitations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Research Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin R. Thompson, Eric R. Thompson, Nicholas R. Myslinski, Steven F. Kemeny