Patents by Inventor Greg Thompson

Greg 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).

  • Publication number: 20250010506
    Abstract: A sheath with modular locking attachments is designed so that it can be secured to the body to prevent the knife and/or sheath from hanging on equipment. The locking attachments secure the sheath to the body and lock the knife in the sheath to prevent an enemy combatant from removing the knife and using it against the knife owner, while allowing the knife owner to easily unlock and deploy the knife when needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventor: Greg Thompson
  • Publication number: 20240389714
    Abstract: A pad material for providing cushioning, guiding absorption and/or evaporation of moisture, or both, including a lofted nonwoven material, such as a carded and lapped fibrous material. The pad material may be adapted for use within an article of footwear. The teachings also pertain to an article of footwear having a sole and an upper, where a portion of the sole, a portion of the upper, or both include the pad material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Greg Thompson, Kendall Bush, Varun Mohan
  • Publication number: 20240251896
    Abstract: An article including one or more moisture wicking layers and one or more fibrous layers. The fibrous layers may have generally vertically oriented fibers, which may be oriented generally perpendicularly to a surface having or producing moisture. The article may be adapted to remove moisture form the surface having or producing moisture. The article may be breathable. The article may be quick drying. The article may provide cushioning. The article may be a wearable item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Greg Thompson, Marc Engel, Christophe Chaut
  • Publication number: 20240246072
    Abstract: Integrated cartridges for sample homogenization, nucleic acid fragmentation, and nucleic acid detection are disclosed herein. The integrated cartridges include a main housing having a sample well and a detection chamber and a sonication feature coupled to and extending outwardly from the main housing. The sonication feature includes a sonication chamber for receiving a sample fluid. A fluidic path directs the sample fluid from the sample well, to the sonication chamber, and to the detection chamber. Systems for use with the integrated cartridges can include sonotrodes with openings for positioning the sonication feature and/or temperature sensors for monitoring the temperature of the sonication feature. Methods include moving the sample fluid from the sample well to the sonication feature, transmitting ultrasonic energy into the sample fluid, moving the sample fluid from the sonication feature to the detection chamber, and performing a nucleic acid detection assay within the detection chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Greg Thompson, Zachary McGee, Paula Millirons
  • Patent number: 12036686
    Abstract: A sheath with modular locking attachments is designed so that it can be secured to the body to prevent the knife and/or sheath from hanging on equipment. The locking attachments secure the sheath to the body and lock the knife in the sheath to prevent an enemy combatant from removing the knife and using it against the knife owner, while allowing the knife owner to easily unlock and deploy the knife when needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Inventor: Greg Thompson
  • Patent number: 11980242
    Abstract: An article including one or more moisture wicking layers and one or more fibrous layers. The fibrous layers may have generally vertically oriented fibers, which may be oriented generally perpendicularly to a surface having or producing moisture. The article may be adapted to remove moisture form the surface having or producing moisture. The article may be breathable. The article may be quick drying. The article may provide cushioning. The article may be a wearable item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Thompson, Marc Engel, Christophe Chaut
  • Patent number: 11918996
    Abstract: Integrated cartridges for sample homogenization, nucleic acid fragmentation, and nucleic acid detection are disclosed herein. The integrated cartridges include a main housing having a sample well and a detection chamber and a sonication feature coupled to and extending outwardly from the main housing. The sonication feature includes a sonication chamber for receiving a sample fluid. A fluidic path directs the sample fluid from the sample well, to the sonication chamber, and to the detection chamber. Systems for use with the integrated cartridges can include sonotrodes with openings for positioning the sonication feature and/or temperature sensors for monitoring the temperature of the sonication feature. Methods include moving the sample fluid from the sample well to the sonication feature, transmitting ultrasonic energy into the sample fluid, moving the sample fluid from the sonication feature to the detection chamber, and performing a nucleic acid detection assay within the detection chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: GeneCapture, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Thompson, Zachary McGee, Paula Millirons
  • Patent number: 11905633
    Abstract: A nonwoven composite for high temperature applications requiring Sow flammability, smoke, and/or toxicity, including a fibrous structure having one or more nonwoven material layers including a scrim layer. The scrim is formed from inorganic fibers, at least some of which are adapted to withstand temperatures of up to about 1150° C. The scrim is formed from a wet-laying process. The composite further comprises one or more fiber matrix layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: ZEPHYROS, INC.
    Inventors: Greg Thompson, Kendall Bush, Christophe Chaut, Marc Engel, Paul Lockyer, Michael Czaplicki
  • Publication number: 20230310680
    Abstract: A fluid containment layer adapted to be used in a pad for absorption, containment, and/or controlled release of liquid or gel, where the fluid containment layer absorbs and/or holds a liquid or gel, such as a disinfecting liquid or gel. The fluid containment layer is resilient and returns to its original shape upon pressure applied thereto. The fluid containment layer includes generally vertically oriented fibers. The fluid containment layer may be used in a self-disinfecting pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Christophe Chaut, Greg Thompson, Karsten Scholz, Marc Engel
  • Publication number: 20230312333
    Abstract: An article to be positioned between a rideable animal, such as an equine animal, and a saddle for absorbing and/or wicking perspiration and providing cushioning. The article includes a fibrous layer having generally vertically oriented fibers. The article is a breathable material. The article may be a saddle pad or an insert for a saddle pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Christophe Chaut, Mike Nieder, Matthias Fuchs, Marc Engel, Greg Thompson
  • Patent number: 11775601
    Abstract: Network site users can be selected to receive a communication based on a network site event, such as incomplete registration. A hybrid user interaction machine learning scheme can select a portion of the selected users based on user interaction estimates and network sampling data. The electronic document sent to the users can have portions that undergo two-pass ranking for ordering of content items to be included in the electronic document, such as an email.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Airbnb, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhentao Sun, Dawei Wang, Sean Odonnell, Noah Martin, Andriy Sergiyenko, Greg Thompson, Shike Mei
  • Publication number: 20230276889
    Abstract: An article to be worn on or around the head for absorbing and/or wicking perspiration. The article may include an elongated body portion and one or more extension features extending from the body portion for guiding absorption and/or evaporation of moisture. The article may be formed of a larger material adapted to provide greater coverage to a wearer's head. The article (10) is formed of: an interior layer (14) adapted to contact a source of moisture; a vertically lapped fibrous layer (12); and an exterior layer (16); wherein the fibrous layer (12) is sandwiched between the interior layer (14) and the exterior layer (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Greg Thompson, Blake Synnestvedt, Kendall Bush, Ronald Bogert
  • Publication number: 20230180871
    Abstract: An article including one or more moisture wicking layers and one or more fibrous layers. The fibrous layers may have generally vertically oriented fibers, which may be oriented generally perpendicularly to a surface having or producing moisture. The article may be adapted to remove moisture form the surface having or producing moisture. The article may be breathable. The article may be quick drying. The article may provide cushioning. The article may be a wearable item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Greg Thompson, Marc Engel, Christophe Chaut
  • Publication number: 20230110564
    Abstract: A sheath with modular locking attachments is designed so that it can be secured to the body to prevent the knife and/or sheath from hanging on equipment. The locking attachments secure the sheath to the body and lock the knife in the sheath to prevent an enemy combatant from removing the knife and using it against the knife owner, while allowing the knife owner to easily unlock and deploy the knife when needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventor: Greg Thompson
  • Patent number: 11606994
    Abstract: An article including one or more moisture wicking layers and one or more fibrous layers. The fibrous layers may have generally vertically oriented fibers, which may be oriented generally perpendicularly to a surface having or producing moisture. The article may be adapted to remove moisture form the surface having or producing moisture. The article may be breathable. The article may be quick drying. The article may provide cushioning. The article may be a wearable item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: ZEPHYROS, INC.
    Inventors: Greg Thompson, Marc Engel, Christophe Chaut
  • Publication number: 20230085014
    Abstract: A fibrous structure having one or more vertically lapped layers having a first surface and a second surface and a facing layer secured to the first surface of the vertically lapped layer. The fibrous structure is adapted to be used in a flooring assembly. The fibrous structure may include a mesh and/or a backing layer on the second surface of a vertically lapped layer. The fibrous structure exhibits improved performance in below room testing and/or in-room testing as compared with traditional materials of the same thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicants: Zephyros, Inc., Pak-Lite, Inc.
    Inventors: Varun Mohan, Christophe Chaut, Kendall Bush, Greg Thompson, William Desmond Boring
  • Patent number: 11510447
    Abstract: An article including one or more moisture wicking layers and one or more fibrous layers. The fibrous layers may have generally vertically oriented fibers, which may be oriented generally perpendicularly to a surface having or producing moisture. The article may be adapted to remove moisture form the surface having or producing moisture. The article may be breathable. The article may be quick drying. The article may provide cushioning. The article may be a wearable item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Thompson, Marc Engel, Christophe Chaut
  • Publication number: 20220284068
    Abstract: Network site users can be selected to receive a communication based on a network site event, such as incomplete registration. A hybrid user interaction machine learning scheme can select a portion of the selected users based on user interaction estimates and network sampling data. The electronic document sent to the users can have portions that undergo two-pass ranking for ordering of content items to be included in the electronic document, such as an email.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Zhentao Sun, Dawei Wang, Sean Odonnell, Noah Martin, Andriy Sergiyenko, Greg Thompson, Shike Mei
  • Publication number: 20220263168
    Abstract: The disclosure provides seals for devices that operate at elevated temperatures and have reactive metal vapors, such as lithium, sodium or magnesium. In some examples, such devices include energy storage devices that may be used within an electrical power grid or as part of a standalone system. The energy storage devices may be charged from an electricity production source for later discharge, such as when there is a demand for electrical energy consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Greg Thompson, David J. Bradwell, Vimal Pujari, Chia-Ying Lee, David McCleary, Jennifer Cocking, James D. Fritz
  • Patent number: 11386174
    Abstract: Network site users can be selected to receive a communication based on a network site event, such as incomplete registration. A hybrid user interaction machine learning scheme can select a portion of the selected users based on user interaction estimates and network sampling data. The electronic document sent to the users can have portions that undergo two-pass ranking for ordering of content items to be included in the electronic document, such as an email.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Airbnb, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhentao Sun, Dawei Wang, Sean Odonnell, Noah Martin, Andriy Sergiyenko, Greg Thompson, Shike Mei