Patents by Inventor James Thompson

James 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).

  • HAND-HELD VITAL SIGNS MONITOR
    Publication number: 20140081099
    Abstract: The invention features a vital sign monitor that includes: 1) a hardware control component featuring a microprocessor that operates an interactive, icon-driven GUI on an LCD; and, 2) a sensor component that connects to the control component through a shielded coaxial cable. The sensor features: 1) an optical component that generates a first signal; 2) a plurality electrical components (e.g. electrodes) that generate a second signal; and, 3) an acoustic component that generates a third signal. The microprocessor runs compiled computer code that operates: 1) the touch panel LCD; 2) a graphical user interface that includes multiple icons corresponding to different software operations; 3) a file-management system for storing and retrieving vital sign information; and 4) USB and short-range wireless systems for transferring data to and from the device to a PC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: SOTERA WIRELESS, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Banet, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Andrew Stanley Terry, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Adam Michael Fleming
  • Surgical instrumentation for performing endoluminal and/or transluminal anastomosis
    Patent number: 8617159
    Abstract: An instrumentation for performing an endoluminal or transluminal anastomosis, comprises an anastomotic ring device including a proximal ring (5) having two guide wire seats (22) adapted to slidably receive two guide wires (1, 2) and a distal ring (6) having two guide wire seats (25) adapted to slidably receive the two guide wires (1, 2), the proximal ring 5 and the distal ring 6 being snap-connectable to each other, a surgical probe (7) comprising an elongate insertion shaft (30) and a probe head (32) adapted to be endoluminally advanced to a proximal tissue portion (3), the insertion shaft (30) defining guide wire canals (8, 9) extending into two guide wire exit openings (31) defined in the probe head (32) and adapted to deliver the distal ends (1?, 2?) of said guide wires (1, 2) to said proximal tissue portion (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Tacchino Roberto, Federico Bilotti, Alessandro Pastorelli, Brian James Thompson, Michele D'Arcangelo
  • Distributed network communication system to provide wireless access to a computing device at a reduced rate
    Patent number: 8588130
    Abstract: A system and method for providing access and/or roaming features on a network system. The network system includes a plurality of wireless and/or wired access points coupled to a network. Access points (APs) for the network may be widely distributed in various facilities, such as airports, mass-transit stations, and various businesses. The network may couple to a wide area network, such as the Internet. In one embodiment, a portable computing device (PCD) of a user may store identification information which uniquely indicates a network provider of a plurality of possible network providers. The identification information may also or instead indicate an access or privilege level of the user. Each of the access points are operable to “listen for” or detect identification information associated with numerous different providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Wayport, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett B. Stewart, James Thompson, Kathleen E. McClelland
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VALVE OPERATION CONTROL
    Publication number: 20130281257
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for raising the speed of a hybrid electric vehicle operating in an electric-only mode. During conditions when the vehicle is driven only by an electric motor, vehicle speed may be raised by spinning the engine unfueled using power from a system battery, while adjusting valve operation to reduce engine pumping losses. In this way, vehicle speed may be raised more efficiently and without damaging rotating transmission components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: William Paul Perkins, Scott James Thompson
  • Formation of Underground Constructions
    Publication number: 20130243528
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for the formation of underground structures. The method includes the provision of the formation of at least two spaced support structures which are provided to include a slide track thereon to receive and allow the sliding movement therealong of a roof structure which is moved into position once the support structures are formed to form the underground structure. The support structures can include piled foundations and include a series of units in which the slide tracks are formed. Further articles can be provided to allow the excretion of lubricant to allow the movement of the structure units into position to be improved. Said articles can also be used subsequently to receive a filler material to allow any spaces between the structure and surrounding soil or rock to be filled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventor: James Thompson
  • WEB-BASED CONFERENCE COLLABORATION TOOL WITH DYNAMIC CONTENT AND ROLES
    Publication number: 20130239180
    Abstract: A conference collaboration system has a server connected to a network and configured to generate a page view requested by a client device over the network and provide dynamic content associated with the requested page view for display on the device; and a database configured to store the dynamic content, update the dynamic content in response to commands from the server, and provide the dynamic content to the server in response to requests from the server, wherein the dynamic content is associated with a plurality of services, each shown in a page view, and the dynamic content and the services are associated with a conference. The server can determine an authorization level of a user interacting with the client device and provide a page view and dynamic content in response to the authorization level, and the dynamic content is updated or created in response to or for actions during the conference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Unisys Corporation
    Inventors: Jedidiah Weller, Ross Bower, Sajal Desai, Phuc Trinh, MeiZhi Li, Michael Kain, Steve Koss, James Thompson
  • Method and system for valve operation control
    Patent number: 8467926
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for raising the speed of a hybrid electric vehicle operating in an electric-only mode. During conditions when the vehicle is driven only by an electric motor, vehicle speed may be raised by spinning the engine unfueled using power from a system battery, while adjusting valve operation to reduce engine pumping losses. In this way, vehicle speed may be raised more efficiently and without damaging rotating transmission components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: William Paul Perkins, Scott James Thompson
  • Method and system for speed control of a hybrid vehicle
    Patent number: 8467927
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for raising the speed of a hybrid electric vehicle operating in an electric-only mode. During conditions when the vehicle is driven only by an electric motor, vehicle speed may be raised by spinning the engine unfueled using power from a system battery, while adjusting valve operation to reduce engine pumping losses. In this way, vehicle speed may be raised more efficiently and without damaging rotating transmission components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Scott James Thompson, Kenneth Frederick
  • Distributed Network Communication System Which Selectively Provides Data to Different Network Destinations
    Publication number: 20130138811
    Abstract: A method comprising storing identification information in a memory medium of a portable computing device, communicating with a network access point to gain access to a network, sending the identification information from the portable computing device to the network access point, and receiving at the portable computing device access to the network through the network access point based on the identification information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventors: BRETT B. STEWART, JAMES THOMPSON, KATHLEEN E. MCCLELLAND
  • Table apparatus for a vehicle seat
    Patent number: 8448581
    Abstract: A table apparatus for a vehicle seat comprising a table, having at least one table leaf, and a table support mechanism, wherein the table support mechanism enables translational movement of the table between a substantially horizontal stowed configuration and a deployed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: J Thompson Solutions Ltd
    Inventors: Jason Kyle Hanna, Philip Gordon, James Thompson
  • Hand-held vital signs monitor
    Patent number: 8442607
    Abstract: The invention features a vital sign monitor that includes: 1) a hardware control component featuring a microprocessor that operates an interactive, icon-driven GUI on an LCD; and, 2) a sensor component that connects to the control component through a shielded coaxial cable. The sensor features: 1) an optical component that generates a first signal; 2) a plurality electrical components (e.g. electrodes) that generate a second signal; and, 3) an acoustic component that generates a third signal. The microprocessor runs compiled computer code that operates: 1) the touch panel LCD; 2) a graphical user interface that includes multiple icons corresponding to different software operations; 3) a file-management system for storing and retrieving vital sign information; and 4) USB and short-range wireless systems for transferring data to and from the device to a PC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Sotera Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew John Banet, Michael James Thompson, Zhou Zhou, Henk Visser, II, Adam Michael Fleming, Marshal Singh Dhillon, Andrew Stanley Terry
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VALVE OPERATION CONTROL
    Publication number: 20130116866
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for raising the speed of a hybrid electric vehicle operating in an electric-only mode. During conditions when the vehicle is driven only by an electric motor, vehicle speed may be raised by spinning the engine unfueled using power from a system battery, while adjusting valve operation to reduce engine pumping losses. In this way, vehicle speed may be raised more efficiently and without damaging rotating transmission components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: William Paul Perkins, Scott James Thompson
  • Method and System for Speed Control of a Hybrid Vehicle
    Publication number: 20130116867
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for raising the speed of a hybrid electric vehicle operating in an electric-only mode. During conditions when the vehicle is driven only by an electric motor, vehicle speed may be raised by spinning the engine unfueled using power from a system battery, while adjusting valve operation to reduce engine pumping losses. In this way, vehicle speed may be raised more efficiently and without damaging rotating transmission components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Scott James Thompson, Kenneth Frederick
  • Hip replacement process
    Patent number: 8425618
    Abstract: In a human hip replacement process, the steps include providing a selected size generally longitudinally extending stem and laterally angled neck, the stem received endwise into a recess in an elongated femur, there being a ball on the neck, the neck and stem having a non-circular tongue and groove interfit connection to resist relative rotary displacement therebetween, the connection defining a generally longitudinal axis, fitting the ball in a socket on a hip bone, to pivot in the socket, the selection of stem and neck, and tongue and groove connection between the size selected stem and neck, enabling accurate pivoting of the ball. A set of different size balls and neck units are enabled for selective choice, as during surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Inventors: James Thompson Caillouette, Farid Bruce Khalili
  • Surgical instrument for performing controlled myotomies
    Patent number: 8425509
    Abstract: A surgical instrument (1) for performing controlled myotomies, particularly for performing internal anal sphincterotomies, comprises a proximal handle portion (2), an elongate insertion shaft (3) connected with the handle portion (2) and extending distally therefrom, a distal incision tip (4) arranged at a distal end of the insertion shaft (3) and adapted to incise tissue distally to the insertion shaft (3), a lateral incision member (5) arranged at the insertion shaft (3) and adapted to incise tissue laterally to the insertion shaft (3), wherein the lateral incision member (4) is movable from a rest position, in which it is retracted towards or inside the insertion shaft (3) and an operational position in which it protrudes laterally from the insertion shaft (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio Longo, Michele D'Arcangelo, Alessandro Pastorelli, Federico Bilotti, Brian James Thompson
  • Climate Thermal Load Based Minimum Flow Rate Water Pump Control
    Publication number: 20130094972
    Abstract: A control system for minimizing the flow rate and energy consumption of a water pump in a vehicle. The control system and method correlate a climate thermal load value with the temperature of the coolant in a climate control cooling circuit. A correlation is performed by mapping the inputs to a desired pump flow rate that is determined to be necessary at a minimum to provide adequate cooling for the engine and for air conditioning or heating the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Mark G. Smith, Kenneth J. Jackson, Scott James Thompson, Osama A. Abihana
  • ALARM FOR BABY STROLLERS
    Publication number: 20130088344
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, system, kit or apparatus for use with a child or stroller for detecting the removal of the child or baby form the stroller. The present invention may have a fixed plate secured to the frame of the stroller and a flexible plate in close association with a seat of the stroller. The fixed plate and the flexible plate are attachment to the stroller such that they are substantially parallel to each other. A sensor mounted on the fixed plate is engaged directly or indirectly by bending of the flexible plate due to the weight of the child or baby in the seat of the stroller. When the weight of the baby or child is removed from the seat, the flexible plate disengages the sensor due to the flexible plate being biased to maintain its original shape and an alarm is activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventors: Paul Rose, James Thompson
  • Dispersion, process for preparing a dispersion and ink jet printing ink
    Publication number: 20130065030
    Abstract: A process for preparing a dispersion of encapsulated solid particles in a liquid medium is described, which includes providing a dispersion comprising solid particles, a liquid medium and a polymer comprising at least one repeat unit of the Formula (1) or a salt thereof: and cross-linking the polymer, wherein X, Q1, Q2, Q3, A and m are as defined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: Fujifilm Imaging Colorants Limited
    Inventors: Neil Anthony Tallant, Neil James Thompson
  • Printing Process, Polymer and Ink
    Publication number: 20130059131
    Abstract: A process for ink jet printing an image on a substrate is described, which includes applying to the substrate a composition comprising a liquid medium, a pigment and a polymer comprising a chain of the Formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein X, Q1, Q2, Q3, A, m and n are as defined, and the polymer having a chain of Formula (1) or salt thereof is used to comminute the pigment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: FUJIFILM IMAGING COLORANTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Neil Anthony Tallant, Neil James Thompson
  • Method for endoluminally or laparoscopically excising a tissue sample from areas in a patient's body, traction means and kit
    Patent number: 8353847
    Abstract: Traction means (14) for excising a tissue sample comprising a distal portion (14a), comprising at least one clip (20) suitable for being fixed to at least one portion (12) of tissue to be excised and a proximal portion (14b) suitable for being subjected to traction. Said at least one clip (20) is suitable for being connected to a distal end (22a) of a suture (22) to pull the tissue to be excised, said suture (22) extending between said distal end (22a) and a proximal end corresponding to the proximal portion of said traction means (14). Moreover, said at least one clip (20) is connected to a ring (24) formed at a distal end (24a) of said suture (22) to pull the tissue to be excised.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse J. Kuhns, Alessandro Pastorelli, Michele D'Arcangelo, Federico Bilotti, Brian James Thompson