Patents by Inventor Gregory K. Thompson
Gregory K. 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: 20230130437Abstract: A system for controlling operation of a radiofrequency treatment device to apply radiofrequency energy to tissue to heat tissue to create lesions without ablating the tissue. The system includes a first treatment device having at least one electrode for applying radiofrequency energy to tissue, a controller including a connector to which a first treatment device is coupled for use, and a generator for applying radiofrequency energy to the electrodes. The controller controls application of energy so that the tissue is thermally treated to create lesions but preventing thermal treatment beyond a threshold which would ablate the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicant: Mederi RF, LLCInventors: Oleg Shikhman, William W. Rutan, Danny L. Stemple, Penny R. Smith, Gregory K. Thompson, Thomas L. McGilvary
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Patent number: 11507247Abstract: A system for controlling operation of a radiofrequency treatment device to apply radiofrequency energy to tissue to heat tissue to create lesions without ablating the tissue. The system includes a first treatment device having at least one electrode for applying radiofrequency energy to tissue, a controller including a connector to which a first treatment device is coupled for use, and a generator for applying radiofrequency energy to the electrodes. The controller controls application of energy so that the tissue is thermally treated to create lesions but preventing thermal treatment beyond a threshold which would ablate the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2019Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: MEDERI RF, LLCInventors: Oleg Shikhman, William W. Rutan, Danny L. Stemple, Penny R. Smith, Gregory K. Thompson, Thomas L. McGilvary
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Publication number: 20200113625Abstract: A system for controlling operation of a radiofrequency treatment device to apply radiofrequency energy to tissue to heat tissue to create lesions without ablating the tissue. The system includes a first treatment device having at least one electrode for applying radiofrequency energy to tissue, a controller including a connector to which a first treatment device is coupled for use, and a generator for applying radiofrequency energy to the electrodes. The controller controls application of energy so that the tissue is thermally treated to create lesions but preventing thermal treatment beyond a threshold which would ablate the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: OLEG SHIKHMAN, William W. Rutan, Danny L. Stemple, Penny R. Smith, Gregory K. Thompson, Thomas M. McGilvary
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Patent number: 10575971Abstract: Hybrid terrain-adaptive lower-extremity apparatus and methods that perform in a variety of different situations by detecting the terrain that is being traversed, and adapting to the detected terrain. In some embodiments, the ability to control the apparatus for each of these situations builds upon five basic capabilities: (1) determining the activity being performed; (2) dynamically controlling the characteristics of the apparatus based on the activity that is being performed; (3) dynamically driving the apparatus based on the activity that is being performed; (4) determining terrain texture irregularities (e.g., how sticky is the terrain, how slippery is the terrain, is the terrain coarse or smooth, does the terrain have any obstructions, such as rocks) and (5) a mechanical design of the apparatus that can respond to the dynamic control and dynamic drive.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Bionx Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hugh M. Herr, Rick Casler, Christopher M. Nook, Alexander S. Margolin, Kristin J. Size, Matthew T. Kowalczyk, Robert W. Spaller, Gregory K. Thompson, Timothy M. Dalrymple, Seth S. Kessler, David W. Murray, Christopher E. Barnhart
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Patent number: 10386990Abstract: A system for controlling operation of a radiofrequency treatment device to apply radiofrequency energy to tissue to heat tissue to create lesions without ablating the tissue. The system includes a first treatment device having at least one electrode for applying radiofrequency energy to tissue, a controller including a connector to which a first treatment device is coupled for use, and a generator for applying radiofrequency energy to the electrodes. The controller controls application of energy so that the tissue is thermally treated to create lesions but preventing thermal treatment beyond a threshold which would ablate the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2016Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Mederi RF, LLCInventors: Oleg Shikhman, William W. Rutan, Danny L. Stemple, Penny R. Smith, Gregory K. Thompson, Thomas L. McGilvary
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Publication number: 20190117415Abstract: Hybrid terrain-adaptive lower-extremity apparatus and methods that perform in a variety of different situations by detecting the terrain that is being traversed, and adapting to the detected terrain. In some embodiments, the ability to control the apparatus for each of these situations builds upon five basic capabilities: (1) determining the activity being performed; (2) dynamically controlling the characteristics of the apparatus based on the activity that is being performed; (3) dynamically driving the apparatus based on the activity that is being performed; (4) determining terrain texture irregularities (e.g., how sticky is the terrain, how slippery is the terrain, is the terrain coarse or smooth, does the terrain have any obstructions, such, as rocks) and (5) a mechanical design of the apparatus that can respond to the dynamic control and dynamic drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Hugh M. Herr, Rick Casler, Christopher M. Nook, Alexander S. Margolin, Kristin J. Size, Matthew T. Kowalczyk, Robert W. Spaller, Gregory K. Thompson, Timothy M. Dalrymple, Seth S. Kessler, David W. Murray, Christopher E. Barnhart
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Patent number: 10095140Abstract: The present disclosure describes poly(styrene/acrylate)-polyester hybrid particles, wherein poly(styrene/acrylate) polymers are polymerized and entangled within a polyester seed particle in an interpenetrating polymer network.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2015Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Yanjia Zuo, Shigeng Li, Robert D Bayley, Peter V Nguyen, Linda S Schriever, Gregory K Thompson, Chieh-Min Cheng
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Patent number: 10087669Abstract: A front door assembly for a beverage dispenser includes a front door, a linkage subassembly, and a piston. The linkage subassembly includes: a first member having a distal end pivotally connected to a cabinet of the beverage dispenser and a proximal end; and a second member having a distal end pivotally connected to the front door and a proximal end pivotally connected to the first member at a position intermediate the distal end and the proximal end of the first member. The piston is pivotally connected to and extends between the front door and the proximal end of the first member, with the piston providing a force that, in combination with the linkage subassembly, creates a torque that partially offsets a weight of the front door, such that the piston effectively assists the user in moving the front door from a closed position to an open position.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Grindmaster CorporationInventors: Errin Whitney Gnadinger, Gregory K. Thompson, Brandon Kristopher Shell
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Patent number: 10070974Abstract: Hybrid terrain-adaptive lower-extremity apparatus and methods that perform in a variety of different situations by detecting the terrain that is being traversed, and adapting to the detected terrain. In some embodiments, the ability to control the apparatus for each of these situations builds upon five basic capabilities: (1) determining the activity being performed; (2) dynamically controlling the characteristics of the apparatus based on the activity that is being performed; (3) dynamically driving the apparatus based on the activity that is being performed; (4) determining terrain texture irregularities (e.g., how sticky is the terrain, how slippery is the terrain, is the terrain coarse or smooth, does the terrain have any obstructions, such as rocks) and (5) a mechanical design of the apparatus that can respond to the dynamic control and dynamic drive.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: BIONX MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Hugh M. Herr, Rick Casler, Christopher M. Nook, Alexander S. Margolin, Kristin J. Size, Matthew T. Kowalczyk, Robert W. Spaller, Gregory K. Thompson, Timothy M. Dalrymple, Seth S. Kessler, David W. Murray, Christopher E. Barnhart
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Publication number: 20170130044Abstract: The present disclosure describes poly(styrene/acrylate)-polyester hybrid particles, wherein poly(styrene/acrylate) polymers are polymerized and entangled within a polyester seed particle in an interpenetrating polymer network.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Yanjia Zuo, Shigeng Li, Robert D. Bayley, Peter V. Nguyen, Linda S. Schriever, Gregory K. Thompson, Chieh-Min Cheng
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Publication number: 20170049500Abstract: A system for controlling operation of a radiofrequency treatment device to apply radiofrequency energy to tissue to heat tissue to create lesions without ablating the tissue. The system includes a first treatment device having at least one electrode for applying radiofrequency energy to tissue, a controller including a connector to which a first treatment device is coupled for use, and a generator for applying radiofrequency energy to the electrodes. The controller controls application of energy so that the tissue is thermally treated to create lesions but preventing thermal treatment beyond a threshold which would ablate the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Mederi Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: OLEG SHIKHMAN, William W. Rutan, Danny L. Stemple, Penny R. Smith, Gregory K. Thompson, Thomas L. McGilvary
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Patent number: 9474565Abstract: A system for controlling operation of a radiofrequency treatment device to apply radiofrequency energy to tissue to heat tissue to create lesions without ablating the tissue. The system includes a first treatment device having at least one electrode for applying radiofrequency energy to tissue, a controller including a connector to which a first treatment device is coupled for use, and a generator for applying radiofrequency energy to the electrodes. The controller controls application of energy so that the tissue is thermally treated to create lesions but preventing thermal treatment beyond a threshold which would ablate the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2013Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Mederi Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Oleg Shikhman, William W. Rutan, Danny L. Stemple, Penny R. Smith, Gregory K. Thompson, Thomas L. McGilvary
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Publication number: 20160296348Abstract: Hybrid terrain-adaptive lower-extremity apparatus and methods that perform in a variety of different situations by detecting the terrain that is being traversed, and adapting to the detected terrain. In some embodiments, the ability to control the apparatus for each of these situations builds upon five basic capabilities: (1) determining the activity being performed; (2) dynamically controlling the characteristics of the apparatus based on the activity that is being performed; (3) dynamically driving the apparatus based on the activity that is being performed; (4) determining terrain texture irregularities (e.g., how sticky is the terrain, how slippery is the terrain, is the terrain coarse or smooth, does the terrain have any obstructions, such as rocks) and (5) a mechanical design of the apparatus that can respond to the dynamic control and dynamic drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Hugh M. Herr, Rick Casler, Christopher M. Nook, Alexaner S. Margolin, Kristen J. Size, Matthew T. Kowalczyk, Robert W. Spaller, Gregory K. Thompson, Timonthy M. Dalrymple, Seth S. Kessler, David W. Murray, Christopher E. Barnhart
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Patent number: 9345592Abstract: Hybrid terrain-adaptive lower-extremity apparatus and methods that perform in a variety of different situations by detecting the terrain that is being traversed, and adapting to the detected terrain. In some embodiments, the ability to control the apparatus for each of these situations builds upon five basic capabilities: (1) determining the activity being performed; (2) dynamically controlling the characteristics of the apparatus based on the activity that is being performed; (3) dynamically driving the apparatus based on the activity that is being performed; (4) determining terrain texture irregularities (e.g., how sticky is the terrain, how slippery is the terrain, is the terrain coarse or smooth, does the terrain have any obstructions, such as rocks) and (5) a mechanical design of the apparatus that can respond to the dynamic control and dynamic drive.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2009Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: BionX Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hugh M. Herr, Rick Casler, Christopher M. Nook, Alexander S. Margolin, Kristin J. Size, Matthew T. Kowalczyk, Robert W. Spaller, Gregory K. Thompson, Timothy M. Dalrymple, Seth S. Kessler, David W. Murray, Christopher E. Barnhart
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Publication number: 20130237979Abstract: A system for controlling operation of a radiofrequency treatment device to apply radiofrequency energy to tissue to heat tissue to create lesions without ablating the tissue. The system includes a first treatment device having at least one electrode for applying radiofrequency energy to tissue, a controller including a connector to which a first treatment device is coupled for use, and a generator for applying radiofrequency energy to the electrodes. The controller controls application of energy so that the tissue is thermally treated to create lesions but preventing thermal treatment beyond a threshold which would ablate the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Mederi Therapeutics Inc.Inventors: Oleg Shikhman, William W. Rutan, Danny L. Stemple, Penny R. Smith, Gregory K. Thompson
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Publication number: 20110079249Abstract: A device for rinsing a container that dispenses a beverage includes the container that has a wall surrounding a volume that holds ingredients of the beverage and a magnet connected to the wall. A rinsing system includes a nozzle that sprays liquid and a switch that is attracted to the magnet so that when the magnet contacts the switch a rinse cycle is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Daryl G. Erbs, James R. Mosenfelder, Jerry L. Landers, Gregory K. Thompson
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Publication number: 20110073212Abstract: A system for measuring an ingredient in a container of a beverage dispenser includes a scale having a base with the container supported on the base. The ingredient has a recipe weight equal to a weight of a total amount of the ingredient that will be dispensed into the container and an in-flight weight that is equal to a weight of the ingredient that has left the dispenser but is not yet supported within the container so that it is detected by the scale. A dispenser controller subtracts the in-flight weight parameter from the recipe weight to calculate a target weight of ingredient within the beverage container, thereby controlling the activation or deactivation of the ingredient dispenser(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Daryl G. Erbs, James R. Mosenfelder, Jerry L. Landers, Gregory K. Thompson
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Patent number: D846935Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: Jill Hardy, Melinda Pritchett, Philip A. Berger, Gregory A. Meyer, Gregory K. Thompson
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Patent number: D850838Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: Jill Hardy, Melinda Pritchett, Philip A. Berger, Gregory A. Meyer, Gregory K. Thompson
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Patent number: D850839Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: The Coca-Cola CompanyInventors: Jill Hardy, Melinda Pritchett, Philip A. Berger, Gregory A. Meyer, Gregory K. Thompson