Patents by Inventor Jeffrey S. Thompson

Jeffrey S. 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: 20220275367
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions of adeno-associated viral (AAV) particles encoding siRNA molecules and methods for treating Huntington's Disease (HD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Dinah Wen-Yee Sah, Pengcheng Zhou, Jeffrey S. Thompson, Christina Gamba-Vitalo, Jenna Carroll Soper, Steven M. Hersch, Todd Carter, Jacob J. Cardinal, Lori B. Karpes, Bin Liu
  • Publication number: 20210355454
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods and systems for use in the production of adeno-associated virus (AAV) particles and AAV formulations, including recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) particles and formulations. In certain embodiments, the present disclosure presents methods and systems for clarifying, purifying, formulating, filtering and processing AAV particles and AAV formulations. The present disclosure also describes compositions, methods and processes for the design, preparation, manufacture, use and/or formulation of AAV particles comprising modulatory polynucleotides, e.g., polynucleotides encoding small interfering RNA (siRNA) molecules which target the Huntingtin (HTT) gene (e.g., the wild-type or the mutated CAG-expanded HTT gene). Methods for using formulated AAV particles comprising modulatory polynucleotides to inhibit the HTT gene expression in a subject with a neurodegenerative disease (e.g., Huntington's Disease (HD)) are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Jacob J. Cardinal, Robert Steininger, Lori B. Karpes, Christopher J. Morrison, Daniel S. Hurwit, Matthew Luther, Andrew M. Wood, Dinah Wen-Yee Sah, Pengcheng Zhou, Jeffrey S. Thompson, Christina Gamba-Vitalo, Jenna Carroll Soper, Steven M. Hersch, Todd Carter
  • Patent number: 9802325
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to tool arrangement having a one piece frame. The one piece frame that is solid and non-adjustable and includes a back side, front side and one or more extension walls extending away from the front side of the one piece frame. An attachment portion is located on said back side of the one piece frame for connecting the tool arrangement to a robotic arm. The one piece frame has at least three mounting locations formed at predetermine locations on said one piece frame. The at least three mounting locations are predetermined and non-adjustable locations on the one piece frame. The tool arrangement includes a stationary gripper connected to one of the three mounting locations and at least one four point gripper connected to another one of the three mounting locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: Tarner A. Houser, Jeffrey S. Thompson, Robert R. Perez, Ryan M. Dwornik
  • Publication number: 20160082602
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to tool arrangement having a one piece frame. The one piece frame that is solid and non-adjustable and includes a back side, front side and one or more extension walls extending away from the front side of the one piece frame. An attachment portion is located on said back side of the one piece frame for connecting the tool arrangement to a robotic arm. The one piece frame has at least three mounting locations formed at predetermine locations on said one piece frame. The at least three mounting locations are predetermined and non-adjustable locations on the one piece frame. The tool arrangement includes a stationary gripper connected to one of the three mounting locations and at least one four point gripper connected to another one of the three mounting locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Tarner A. Houser, Jeffrey S. Thompson, Robert R. Perez, Ryan M. Dwornik
  • Publication number: 20140187485
    Abstract: Disclosed are nucleic acids encoding BAFF-R polypeptides, as well as antibodies to BAFF-R polypeptides and pharmaceutical compositions including the same. Methods of treating tumorigenic and autoimmune conditions using the nucleic acids, polypeptides, antibodies and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: BIOGEN IDEC MA INC.
    Inventors: Christine M. Ambrose, Jeffrey S. Thompson
  • Patent number: 8725316
    Abstract: A robotic mower boundary sensing system includes a boundary driving circuit on a charging station transmitting an encoded signal on a boundary wire, a boundary sensor on a robotic mower and including an inductor receiving the encoded signal, and a vehicle control unit on the robotic mower receiving the encoded signal from the boundary sensor and decoding the signal and cross correlating the received signal to determine the distance of the boundary sensor from the boundary wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Thompson, Craig E. Rupp
  • Patent number: 8706339
    Abstract: A robotic mower boundary sensing system includes a boundary driving circuit on a charging station transmitting an encoded signal on a boundary wire, a boundary sensor on a robotic mower and including an inductor receiving the encoded signal, and a vehicle control unit on the robotic mower receiving the encoded signal from the boundary sensor and decoding the signal and cross correlating the received signal to determine the distance of the boundary sensor from the boundary wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Thompson, Craig E Rupp
  • Patent number: 8549826
    Abstract: A robotic mower launch point system includes a user interface for an operator to enter a plurality of launch point locations, durations and frequencies, and a vehicle control unit that stores the locations, durations and frequencies, determines a sequence of launches based on the launch point frequencies, and commands the robotic mower to exit a charging station and follow a boundary wire to each launch point in the sequence where the robotic mower mows for that launch point's duration before returning to the charging station. The vehicle control determines the sequence based on the frequency of each launch point relative to a total of the launch point frequencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Justin A. Kraft, Roger Kane, Jeffrey S. Thompson, Francisco O. da Rocha, Monte A. Dickson, Mark W. Waldvogel
  • Patent number: 8524672
    Abstract: Disclosed are nucleic acids encoding BAFF-R polypeptides, as well as antibodies to BAFF-R polypeptides and pharmaceutical compositions including the same. Methods of treating tumorigenic and autoimmune conditions using the nucleic acids, polypeptides, antibodies and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Biogen Idec MA Inc.
    Inventors: Christine M. Ambrose, Jeffrey S. Thompson
  • Patent number: 8433468
    Abstract: A robotic mower home finding system includes a charging station connected to an outer boundary wire loop, and a vehicle control unit on the robotic mower that directs a traction drive system to drive the robotic mower along a path offset a specified distance from an outer boundary wire loop toward the charging station. The vehicle control unit changes the specified distance randomly or incrementally so that the robotic mower does not take the same path to the charging station each time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: David A. Johnson, Jeffrey S. Thompson
  • Patent number: 8392044
    Abstract: A robotic mower boundary sensing system includes a boundary driving circuit on a charging station transmitting an encoded signal on a boundary wire, a boundary sensor on a robotic mower and including an inductor receiving the encoded signal, and a vehicle control unit on the robotic mower receiving the encoded signal from the boundary sensor and decoding the signal and cross correlating the received signal to determine the distance of the boundary sensor from the boundary wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Thompson, Craig E. Rupp
  • Publication number: 20130025248
    Abstract: A robotic mower launch point system includes a user interface for an operator to enter a plurality of launch point locations, durations and frequencies, and a vehicle control unit that stores the locations, durations and frequencies, determines a sequence of launches based on the launch point frequencies, and commands the robotic mower to exit a charging station and follow a boundary wire to each launch point in the sequence where the robotic mower mows for that launch point's duration before returning to the charging station. The vehicle control determines the sequence based on the frequency of each launch point relative to a total of the launch point frequencies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Justin A. Kraft, Roger Kane, Jeffrey S. Thompson, Francisco O. da Rocha, Monte A. Dickinson, Mark W. Waldvogel
  • Patent number: 8234010
    Abstract: A system and method for positioning a mobile machine, such as a robot, using a tether line connected between two mobile machines. A first mobile machine, such as a boundary vehicle, is controlled to move along a path, such as a boundary defining an area. The first machine employs a localization device to determine and maintain its position on the path. A tether line is connected between the boundary vehicle and a second mobile machine, such as a roving vehicle. The first machine determines the position of the second machine relative to the first machine from a length of extension and angle of the tether line. The first machine controls movement of the second machine to perform a task or mission, such as a task performed in the area defined by the boundary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Thompson, Noel Wayne Anderson
  • Publication number: 20120070437
    Abstract: Disclosed are nucleic acids encoding BAFF-R polypeptides, as well as antibodies to BAFF-R polypeptides and pharmaceutical compositions including the same. Methods of treating tumorigenic and autoimmune conditions using the nucleic acids, polypeptides, antibodies and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Christine M. Ambrose, Jeffrey S. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20120029754
    Abstract: A robotic mower boundary sensing system includes a boundary driving circuit on a charging station transmitting an encoded signal on a boundary wire, a boundary sensor on a robotic mower and including an inductor receiving the encoded signal, and a vehicle control unit on the robotic mower receiving the encoded signal from the boundary sensor and decoding the signal and cross correlating the received signal to determine the distance of the boundary sensor from the boundary wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Thompson, Craig E. Rupp
  • Publication number: 20120029753
    Abstract: A robotic mower home finding system includes a charging station connected to an outer boundary wire loop, and a vehicle control unit on the robotic mower that directs a traction drive system to drive the robotic mower along a path offset a specified distance from an outer boundary wire loop toward the charging station. The vehicle control unit changes the specified distance randomly or incrementally so that the robotic mower does not take the same path to the charging station each time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: David A. Johnson, Jeffrey S. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20120029752
    Abstract: A robotic mower stuck detection system includes a boundary sensor on the robotic mower that can detect when the robotic mower reaches a boundary wire, an accelerometer on the robotic mower that can detect when the robotic mower encounters an obstacle; and a vehicle control unit on the robotic mower having a timer that is reset each time the robotic mower reaches a boundary wire or encounters an obstacle; and executes a stuck vehicle task if the timer exceeds a specified maximum time without being reset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: David A. Johnson, Jeffrey S. Thompson, Thomas M. Messina, Justin A. Kraft, Russell J. Thacher
  • Patent number: 8026072
    Abstract: Disclosed are nucleic acids encoding BAFF-R polypeptides, as well as antibodies to BAFF-R polypeptides and pharmaceutical compositions including the same. Methods of treating tumorigenic and autoimmune conditions using the nucleic acids, polypeptides, antibodies and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Biogen Idec MA Inc.
    Inventors: Christine M. Ambrose, Jeffrey S. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20110202224
    Abstract: A system and method for positioning a mobile machine, such as a robot, using a tether line connected between two mobile machines. A first mobile machine, such as a boundary vehicle, is controlled to move along a path, such as a boundary defining an area. The first machine employs a localization device to determine and maintain its position on the path. A tether line is connected between the boundary vehicle and a second mobile machine, such as a roving vehicle. The first machine determines the position of the second machine relative to the first machine from a length of extension and angle of the tether line. The first machine controls movement of the second machine to perform a task or mission, such as a task performed in the area defined by the boundary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Thompson, Noel Wayne Anderson
  • Publication number: 20100311189
    Abstract: Disclosed are nucleic acids encoding BAFF-R polypeptides, as well as antibodies to BAFF-R polypeptides and pharmaceutical compositions including the same. Methods of treating tumorigenic and autoimmune conditions using the nucleic acids, polypeptides, antibodies and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Christine M. Ambrose, Jeffrey S. Thompson