Patents by Inventor KATHLEEN M. STENERSEN

KATHLEEN M. STENERSEN 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: 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: 20210386523
    Abstract: An orthodontic indirect bonding apparatus including integral custom bracket bonding pads and methods of making. The indirect bonding apparatus includes a receptacle having a frame at least partially surrounding the custom bracket bonding pad perimeter, the receptacle joined to the bracket bonding pad with a sprue and configured to receive a tooth. The custom bracket bonding pad is configured to complement contours of a portion of the tooth surface. The bracket bonding pad is formed integrally with the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Richard E. Raby, James L. Graham, II, Kathleen M. Stenersen
  • Patent number: 11022483
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a method of using such device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing including a top surface and a bottom surface, where the housing extends along a housing axis between the top surface and the bottom surface; and a support member connected to the housing and adapted to be selectively moved from a closed position to an open position. The support member is further adapted to maintain the light detection device in an upright position when the bottom surface and the support member are in contact with a working surface and the support member is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Fusu Thao, Giuseppe M. Bommarito, Thomas E. Dewey, Jr., Kathleen M. Stenersen, Beth A. Fritcher, Stephen R. Alexander, Phillip A. Bolea, Michele A. Waldner
  • Patent number: 11022564
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a method of using the device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing that extends along a housing axis between top and bottom surfaces. The device can also include a port that is adapted to receive a sample, and a door connected to the housing. The door can include an actuator portion adapted to selectively move the door between a closed position and an open position, and a cover portion connected to the actuator portion and adapted to close the port when the door is in the closed position and open the port when the door is in the open position to allow external access to the port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas J. Brace, Phillip A. Bolea, Giuseppe M. Bommarito, Michele A. Waldner, Stephen R. Alexander, Fusu Thao, Kathleen M. Stenersen
  • Publication number: 20210113316
    Abstract: A dental light polymerization device (1) that has an intra-oral tip portion (5) forming a polymerization light output (4) and an image input (2). The dental light polymerization device has a polymerization light source (3) for emitting polymerization light toward the polymerization light output and a camera for receiving images from the image input. The tip portion has a circumferential rim that forms a circumferential inner side face or a pair of projections that form opposite inner side faces. The polymerization light output is at least partially formed by the inner side face(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Heiko Duwensee, Stefan K. Welker, Rudolf Schmid, Kathleen M. Stenersen
  • Publication number: 20200191727
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a method of using the device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing that extends along a housing axis between top and bottom surfaces. The device can also include a port that is adapted to receive a sample, and a door connected to the housing. The door can include an actuator portion adapted to selectively move the door between a closed position and an open position, and a cover portion connected to the actuator portion and adapted to close the port when the door is in the closed position and open the port when the door is in the open position to allow external access to the port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas J. Brace, Phillip A. Bolea, Giuseppe M. Bommarito, Michele A. Waldner, Stephen R. Alexander, Fusu Thao, Kathleen M. Stenersen
  • Publication number: 20200041335
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a method of using such device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing including a top surface and a bottom surface, where the housing extends along a housing axis between the top surface and the bottom surface; and a support member connected to the housing and adapted to be selectively moved from a closed position to an open position. The support member is further adapted to maintain the light detection device in an upright position when the bottom surface and the support member are in contact with a working surface and the support member is in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: FUSU THAO, GIUSEPPE M. BOMMARITO, THOMAS E. DEWEY, JR., KATHLEEN M. STENERSEN, BETH A. FRITCHER, STEPHEN R. ALEXANDER, PHILLIP A. BOLEA, MICHELE A. WALDNER
  • Patent number: 10488249
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a method of using such device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing including a top surface and a bottom surface, where the housing extends along a housing axis between the top surface and the bottom surface; and a support member connected to the housing and adapted to be selectively moved from a closed position to an open position. The support member is further adapted to maintain the light detection device in an upright position when the bottom surface and the support member are in contact with a working surface and the support member is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Fusu Thao, Giuseppe M. Bommarito, Thomas E. Dewey, Jr., Kathleen M. Stenersen, Beth A. Fritcher, Stephen R. Alexander, Phillip A. Bolea, Michele A. Waldner
  • Publication number: 20180058919
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a light detection device and a method of using such device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the light detection device can include a housing including a top surface and a bottom surface, where the housing extends along a housing axis between the top surface and the bottom surface; and a support member connected to the housing and adapted to be selectively moved from a closed position to an open position. The support member is further adapted to maintain the light detection device in an upright position when the bottom surface and the support member are in contact with a working surface and the support member is in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: FUSU THAO, GIUSEPPE M. BOMMARITO, THOMAS E. DEWEY, Jr., KATHLEEN M. STENERSEN, BETH A. FRITCHER, STEPHEN R. ALEXANDER, PHILLIP A. BOLEA, MICHELE A. WALDNER