Patents by Inventor Jon A. Kirschhoffer

Jon A. Kirschhoffer 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: 12140938
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for optimizing a process of manufacturing a product. In one aspect, the method comprises repeatedly performing the following: i) selecting a configuration of input settings for manufacturing a product, based on a causal model that measures causal relationships between input settings and a measure of a quality of the product; ii) determining the measure of the quality of the product manufactured using the configuration of input settings; and iii) adjusting, based on the measure of the quality of the product manufactured using the configuration of input settings, the causal model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Brooks, Gilles J. Benoit, Peter O. Olson, Tyler W. Olson, Himanshu Nayar, Frederick J. Arsenault, Nicholas A. Johnson, Brett R. Hemes, Thomas J. Strey, Jonathan B. Arthur, Nathan J. Herbst, Aaron K. Nienaber, Sarah M. Mullins, Mark W. Orlando, Cory D. Sauer, Timothy J. Clemens, Scott L. Barnett, Zachary M. Schaeffer, Patrick G. Zimmerman, Gregory P. Moriarty, Jeffrey P. Adolf, Steven P. Floeder, Andreas Backes, Peter J. Schneider, Maureen A. Kavanagh, Glenn E. Casner, Miaoding Dai, Christopher M. Brown, Lori A. Sjolund, Jon A. Kirschhoffer, Carter C. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20230252731
    Abstract: Augmented reality (AR) devices, systems and methods are provided to argument captured images of objects of interest. Image data can be obtained for an object of interest by an imaging device of an ear-worn device worn by a user. Augmenting information is generated to augment onto an image of the object. The augmented image is adjusted based on the detection on whether the object is in a field of view (FOV) of the imaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Lori A. Sjolund, Christopher M. Brown, Glenn E. Casner, Jon A. Kirschhoffer, Kathleen M. Stenersen, Miaoding Dai, Travis W. Rasmussen, Carter C. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20220343043
    Abstract: Systems and methods for designing and optimizing tools are provided. A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation model implemented by a processor is provided to simulate a fluid flow inside the tool to generate a particle density distribution of fluids inside the tool. The particle density distribution is converted to a spatial distribution of fluid concentration of the mixture which allows for high resolution visualization of fluid flow in the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Dong Fu, Gustavo H. Castro, Kent E. Lageson, Thomas G. Skulley, Christopher M. Brown, Lori A. Sjolund, Jon A. Kirschhoffer, Yehuda E. Altabet, Gary G. Uebel
  • Publication number: 20220163951
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for optimizing a process of manufacturing a product. In one aspect, the method comprises repeatedly performing the following: i) selecting a configuration of input settings for manufacturing a product, based on a causal model that measures causal relationships between input settings and a measure of a quality of the product; ii) determining the measure of the quality of the product manufactured using the configuration of input settings; and iii) adjusting, based on the measure of the quality of the product manufactured using the configuration of input settings, the causal model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Brian E. Brooks, Gilles J. Benoit, Peter O. Olson, Tyler W. Olson, Himanshu Nayar, Frederick J. Arsenault, Nicholas A. Johnson, Brett R. Hemes, Thomas J. Strey, Jonathan B. Arthur, Nathan J. Herbst, Aaron K. Nienaber, Sarah M. Mullins, Mark W. Orlando, Cory D. Sauer, Timothy J. Clemens, Scott L. Barnett, Zachary M. Schaeffer, Patrick G. Zimmerman, Gregory P. Moriarty, Jeffrey P. Adolf, Steven P. Floeder, Andreas Backes, Peter J. Schneider, Maureen A. Kavanagh, Glenn E. Casner, Miaoding Dai, Christopher M. Brown, Lori A. Sjolund, Jon A. Kirschhoffer, Carter C. Hughes
  • Patent number: 10821026
    Abstract: A welding protector (1) has a curved eye protection shield (10) with an electrically switchable light filter. The welding protector further has a magnifying cover (20) for arrangement on an eye facing inner side of the eye protection shield. The magnifying cover is pre-shaped based on a curve that extends equidistant to the curve the eye protection shield is based on. Further, the magnifying cover has two optical lenses (27) which in combination only partially cover the eye protection shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kristina M. Magnusson, Britton G. Billinglsey, Christopher M. Brown, Timothy L. Wong, Kenneth Jarefors, John M. Kruse, Jon A. Kirschhoffer, John M. Pilgrim
  • Patent number: 10363557
    Abstract: An apparatus for processing a biological sample is provided. The apparatus has a body having a processing chamber, a first reservoir, a second reservoir, a filter, a first one-way valve, a second one-way valve, a third one-way valve, a first fluid pathway, a second fluid pathway, and a third fluid pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jon A. Kirschhoffer, Gregory W. Sitton, Andrew H. Tilstra
  • Publication number: 20190133347
    Abstract: An interlocking mounting apparatus includes at least two portions interlocked together and at least one of the two portions having a mounting device. The interlocking mounting apparatus capable of holding more weight from the mounting device than the portion having the mounting device alone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventor: Jon A. Kirschhoffer
  • Publication number: 20190125586
    Abstract: A welding protector (1) has a curved eye protection shield (10) with an electrically switchable light filter. The welding protector further has a magnifying cover (20) for arrangement on an eye facing inner side of the eye protection shield. The magnifying cover is pre-shaped based on a curve that extends equidistant to the curve the eye protection shield is based on. Further, the magnifying cover has two optical lenses (27) which in combination only partially cover the eye protection shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Kristina M. Magnusson, Britton G. Billinglsey, Christopher M. Brown, Timothy L. Wong, Kenneth Jarefors, John M. Kruse, Jon A. Kirschhoffer, John M. Pilgrim
  • Patent number: 10190089
    Abstract: A modular automated system for sample processing and/or detection of microorganisms is provided. The modular system includes modules that perform at least one function in the process of detecting microorganisms in a culture device, such as collection of multiple samples, sample loading, sample preparation, sample incubation, and detection of microorganisms in samples. An exemplary embodiment of a modular sample processing and/or detection system can include an automated loading module, a liquid processing module, modular incubator, a second automated loading module, a reader module, and a collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Phillip A. Bolea, Jon A. Kirschhoffer
  • Publication number: 20190001321
    Abstract: An apparatus for processing a biological sample is provided. The apparatus comprises a body having a processing chamber, a first reservoir, a second reservoir, a filter, a first one-way valve, a second one-way valve, a first fluid pathway, and a second fluid pathway. The first fluid pathway and the second fluid pathway pass through the filter. A method of processing a sample using the apparatus is also provided. The method comprises placing a sample comprising a liquid into the processing chamber; urging at least a portion of the liquid through the filter; after urging the at least a portion of the liquid through the filter, urging a portion of a back-flush liquid through the filter into the process chamber to form a first processed sample; and analyzing at least a portion of the first processed sample to detect an indication of a microorganism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: JON A. KIRSCHHOFFER, GREGORY W. SITTON, ANDREW H. TILSTRA
  • Patent number: 10099217
    Abstract: An apparatus for processing a biological sample is provided. The apparatus includes a body having a processing chamber, a first reservoir, a second reservoir, a filter, a first one-way valve, a second one-way valve, a first fluid pathway, and a second fluid pathway. The first fluid pathway and the second fluid pathway pass through the filter. A method of processing a sample using the apparatus is also provided. The method includes placing a sample comprising a liquid into the processing chamber; urging at least a portion of the liquid through the filter; after urging the at least a portion of the liquid through the filter, urging a portion of a back-flush liquid through the filter into the process chamber to form a first processed sample; and analyzing at least a portion of the first processed sample to detect an indication of a microorganism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jon A. Kirschhoffer, Gregory W. Sitton, Andrew H. Tilstra
  • Patent number: 9962694
    Abstract: An assembly for processing a sample is provided. The assembly comprises a first body having a plurality of spaced-apart conduits and a second body having a plurality of chambers wherein each conduit is fluidically connected to a separate chamber. The assembly forms a plurality of liquid flow paths, each flow path comprising a conduit and a chamber. An analyte capture element is detachably attached to a conduit and is in fluidic communication with the liquid flow path of the conduit. Optionally, the assembly further may comprise a third body comprising a plurality of reservoirs. The assembly can be used to process a liquid sample for detecting an analyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jon A. Kirschhoffer, Andrew H. Tilstra, Wensheng Xia
  • Publication number: 20180080001
    Abstract: A modular automated system for sample processing and/or detection of microorganisms is provided. The modular system includes modules that perform at least one function in the process of detecting microorganisms in a culture device, such as collection of multiple samples, sample loading, sample preparation, sample incubation, and detection of microorganisms in samples. An exemplary embodiment of a modular sample processing and/or detection system can include an automated loading module, a liquid processing module, modular incubator, a second automated loading module, a reader module, and a collector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: PHILLIP A. BOLEA, JON A. KIRSCHHOFFER
  • Patent number: 9834748
    Abstract: A modular automated system (10) for sample processing and/or detection of microorganisms is provided. The modular system includes modules (40a, 14, 40b, 50, 55) that perform at least one function in the process of detecting microorganisms in a culture device, such as collection of multiple samples, sample loading, sample preparation, sample incubation, and detection of microorganisms in samples. An exemplary embodiment of a modular sample processing and/or detection system can include an automated loading module, a liquid processing module, modular incubator, a second automated loading module, a reader module, and a collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Phillip A. Bolea, Jon A. Kirschhoffer
  • Patent number: 9784653
    Abstract: A first apparatus for processing a liquid sample is disclosed. The apparatus includes a sample-receiving, a filtrate-receiving component, and an analyte-capture element. The apparatus forms a liquid flow path through which the sample passes, thereby causing the analyte-capture element to capture an analyte, if present. A method is disclosed whereby a liquid sample is passed through the first apparatus and the analyte-capture element is easily separated from the apparatus for further processing and detection of the analyte. A structurally-related second apparatus for processing a plurality of liquid samples, and a corresponding method of use, also is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Wensheng Xia, Jon A. Kirschhoffer, Andrew W. Rabins
  • Publication number: 20170266663
    Abstract: An assembly for processing a sample is provided. The assembly comprises a first body having a plurality of spaced-apart conduits and a second body having a plurality of chambers wherein each conduit is fluidically connected to a separate chamber. The assembly forms a plurality of liquid flow paths, each flow path comprising a conduit and a chamber. An analyte capture element is detachably attached to a conduit and is in fluidic communication with the liquid flow path of the conduit. Optionally, the assembly further may comprise a third body comprising a plurality of reservoirs. The assembly can be used to process a liquid sample for detecting an analyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: JON A. KIRSCHHOFFER, ANDREW H. TILSTRA, WENSHENG XIA
  • Patent number: 9700887
    Abstract: An assembly for processing a sample is provided. The assembly comprises a first body having a plurality of spaced-apart conduits and a second body having a plurality of chambers wherein each conduit is fluidically connected to a separate chamber. The assembly forms a plurality of liquid flow paths, each flow path comprising a conduit and a chamber. An analyte capture element is detachably attached to a conduit and is in fluidic communication with the liquid flow path of the conduit. Optionally, the assembly further may comprise a third body comprising a plurality of reservoirs. The assembly can be used to process a liquid sample for detecting an analyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jon A. Kirschhoffer, Andrew H. Tilstra, Wensheng Xia
  • Patent number: 9677981
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an assembly for preparing a sample for analysis. The assembly comprises a hollow body comprising first opening, an outlet with a second opening, and a fluid pathway extending therebetween; a filter element operatively interposed in the fluid pathway; and a closure comprising a third opening and a chamber, the closure being slideably engaged with the outlet. The chamber and the outlet are dimensioned so that the outlet is sealingly engaged with the chamber. A method of using the assembly to detect a microorganism is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Gregory W. Sitton, Andrew H. Tilstra, Wensheng Xia, Jon A. Kirschhoffer
  • Patent number: D918483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO.
    Inventors: Linus P. Bastman, Emil R. Eriksson, Erik Oskar Juhlin, Marcus T. R. Wiederkehr, John M. Kruse, Christpher M. Brown, Jon A. Kirschhoffer
  • Patent number: D957064
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Linus P. Bastman, Emil R. Eriksson, Erik Oskar Juhlin, Marcus T. R. Wiederkehr, John M. Kruse, Christopher M. Brown, Jon A. Kirschhoffer