Patents by Inventor Kevin A. Thompson

Kevin A. 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).

  • Patent number: 8468277
    Abstract: A service device that comprises a storage drive, where the storage drive includes an installer program, a device driver, and a mass storage interface. The mass storage interface is configured to enumerate the storage drive to a client device when the service device is coupled to the client device for a first time. The client device auto-launches the installer program in response to the service device being enumerated to the client device for the first time. The installer program installs the device driver in the client device in response to being auto-launched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.
    Inventors: Kevin Thompson, Eric Luttmann, David Watkins
  • Patent number: 8440662
    Abstract: The present application provides novel substituted quinazoline and pyrido-pyrimidine compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also provided are methods for preparing these compounds. These compounds are useful in co-regulating PI3K and/or mTOR activity by administering a therapeutically effective amount of one or more of the compounds to a patient. By doing so, these compounds are effective in treating conditions associated with the dysregulation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway. Advantageously, these compounds perform as dual PI3K/mTOR inhibitors. A variety of conditions can be treated using these compounds and include diseases which are characterized by inflammation or abnormal cellular proliferation. In one embodiment, the disease is cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Astbury Smith, Scott Kevin Thompson, Subramanya Hosahalli, Mallesham Bejugam, Srinivas Nanduri, Sunil Kumar Panigrahi, Natarajan Mahalingam
  • Patent number: 8395606
    Abstract: A USB image transmission system is provided. The USB image transmission system may include a content source configured to be operatively coupled to a USB-enabled display device. Image data may be transmitted over the USB connection from the content source for display by the display device. In some embodiments, a USB collaboration hub may enable multiple content sources to be operatively linked through a USB connection to one or more USB-enabled display devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Thompson, Ross Kruse, Steve Stark
  • Publication number: 20120238588
    Abstract: Derivatives of pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine which are useful as SGK-1 kinase inhibitors are described herein. The invention described herein also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing derivatives of pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine and methods of using pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions thereof in the treatment of diseases mediated by SGK-1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: James S. Frazee, Marlys Hammond, Sharada Manns, Scott Kevin Thompson, David G. Washburn, Kazuya Kano, Hiroko Nakamura
  • Patent number: 8260978
    Abstract: A service device that comprises a storage drive, where the storage drive includes an installer program, a device driver, and a mass storage interface. The mass storage interface is configured to enumerate the storage drive to a client device when the service device is coupled to the client device for a first time. The client device auto-launches the installer program in response to the service device being enumerated to the client device for the first time. The installer program installs the device driver in the client device in response to being auto-launched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.
    Inventors: Kevin Thompson, Eric J. Luttmann, David Watkins
  • Publication number: 20120214809
    Abstract: The present application provides novel aminoindane compounds and methods for preparing and using these compounds. These compounds are useful in treating pain and/or itch in patients by administering one or more of the compounds to a patient. The methods include administering a compound of formula (I) or (II) and a TRPV 1 receptor activator. In one embodiment, the TRPV 1 receptor activator is lidocaine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Scott Kevin Thompson, Tony Priestley, Roger Astbury Smith, Ashis K. Saha, Sonali Rudra, Arun Kuma Hajra, Dipanwita Chatterjee, Carl Henry Behrens, Yigang He, Hui-Yin Li
  • Publication number: 20120206881
    Abstract: Systems and methods for thermal management for telecommunications enclosures are provided. In one embodiment, a method for thermal management for modular radio frequency (RF) electronics housed within an electronics enclosure comprises: distributing heat generated from an RF electronics component installed on a first thermal region of an electronics module base plate across the first thermal region using at least one primary heat pipe that laterally traverses the first thermal region; distributing heat generated from the RF electronics component to a second thermal region using at least one secondary heat pipe not parallel with the at least one primary heat pipe; conductively transferring heat across a thermal interface between the electronics module back-plate and a backplane of an electronics enclosure that houses the electronics module, wherein the backplane comprises a plurality heat sink fins aligned with the at least one primary heat pipe and the at least one secondary heat pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Thompson
  • Patent number: 8235568
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a security vehicle lighting system. The system includes a rocker panel trim member arranged to conceal at least a portion of a vehicle rocker panel, the trim member having a lower wall portion having at least one aperture formed therein, the lower wall portion defining an interior surface and an opposing ground-facing surface and extending inboard toward the rocker panel, and at least one light member disposed between the rocker panel and the interior surface and adjacent the at least one aperture, wherein the at least one light member is mounted on the interior surface of the trim member and operable to illuminate a portion of the ground proximate the trim member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventors: David Héiden, Randy Johnson, Sari Rezzo, Sue Stein, Kevin Thompson
  • Patent number: 8214086
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a retractable fan cooling system for an electronics enclosure are provided. In one embodiment, a system comprises at least one cooling fan coupled to an electronics enclosure having a heat sink; and a fan positioning mechanism coupled to the at least one cooling fan. When a temperature inside the electronics enclosure is less than a first temperature, the positioning mechanism places the at least one cooling fan into a retracted position that does not inhibit a natural convective air flow across the heat sink. When the temperature inside the enclosure is greater than a second temperature, the positioning mechanism places the at least one cooling fan into an engaged position that produces a forced air flow across the heat sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Thompson, Michael J. Nelson, Paul Schatz
  • Publication number: 20120129851
    Abstract: The present application provides novel substituted quinazoline and pyrido-pyrimidine compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also provided are methods for preparing these compounds. These compounds are useful in co-regulating PI3K and/or mTOR activity by administering a therapeutically effective amount of one or more of the compounds to a patient. By doing so, these compounds are effective in treating conditions associated with the dysregulation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway. Advantageously, these compounds perform as dual PI3K/mTOR inhibitors. A variety of conditions can be treated using these compounds and include diseases which are characterized by inflammation or abnormal cellular proliferation. In one embodiment, the disease is cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Astbury Smith, Scott Kevin Thompson, Subramanya Hosahalli, Mallesham Bejugam, Srinivas Nanduri, Sunil Kumar Panigrahi, Natarajan Mahalingam
  • Patent number: 8141965
    Abstract: A water-resistant and electromagnetic interference shielded enclosure configured to enclose a plurality of electronic components is provided. The enclosure comprises a base having a channel, a first L-shaped door rotatably attached to a first side edge of the base, a second L-shaped door rotatably attached to a second side edge of the base, a door-to-door seal abutted to a flange on the first L-shaped door, and a compressible base-seal inserted into the channel. The compressible base-seal and the door-to-door seal form a three-surface seal when the first L-shaped door and the second L-shaped door are closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Nelson, Michael J. Wayman, Kevin Thompson
  • Publication number: 20120072974
    Abstract: The present application relates to systems, apparatus and methods for transmitting image data from a content source to an image display in a dual mode system which includes a guest mode and an authorized user mode. One example embodiment comprises establishing a secure connection to a network requiring access credentials, detecting a content source, establishing a non-secure connection to receive image data from the content source, receiving the image data from the content source, and providing the image data to a display, wherein the content source is not provided access over the secure connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin Thompson, Robin F. Hoeye
  • Patent number: 8125785
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an electronics enclosure is provided. The electronics enclosure comprises a base operable to secure one or more electronic components in place. The base comprises a back wall to which the electronic components are secured; a first end plate extending from a first end of the back wall; and a second end plate extending from a second end of the back wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Nelson, Michael J. Wayman, Kevin Thompson
  • Publication number: 20110316824
    Abstract: A USB image transmission system is provided. The USB image transmission system may include a content source configured to be operatively coupled to a USB-enabled display device. Image data may be transmitted over the USB connection from the content source for display by the display device. In some embodiments, a USB collaboration hub may enable multiple content sources to be operatively linked through a USB connection to one or more USB-enabled display devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin Thompson, Ross Kruse, Steve Stark
  • Patent number: 8083302
    Abstract: A water-resistant and electromagnetic interference shielded enclosure configured to enclose at least one electronic module is provided. The water-resistant and electromagnetic interference shielded enclosure includes a base having a channel, a first L-shaped door rotatably attached to a first edge of the base, a second L-shaped door rotatably attached to a second edge of the base, a flange seal attached to a first flange on the first L-shaped door, and a compressible base-seal inserted into the channel. The compressible base-seal and the flange seal form an enclosure seal when the first L-shaped door and the second L-shaped door are closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Thompson, Michael J. Wayman, Michael J. Nelson
  • Patent number: 8079067
    Abstract: The present application relates to systems, apparatus and methods for transmitting image data from a content source to an image display in a dual mode system which includes a guest mode and an authorized user mode. One example embodiment comprises establishing a secure connection to a network requiring access credentials, detecting a content source, establishing a non-secure connection to receive image data from the content source, receiving the image data from the content source, and providing the image data to a display, wherein the content source is not provided access over the secure connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Thompson, Robin F. Hoeye
  • Publication number: 20110300815
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a locking mechanism comprises: a lever-arm-component coupled to a first side of an module and a second side of the module that opposes the first side; the lever-arm-component rotates about a first axis; first and second latching-arm-components including latching-hooks, the first latching-arm-component coupled to the lever-arm-component on the first side and rotating about a second axis that run parallel to and offset from the first axis; the second latching-arm-component coupled to the lever-arm-component on the second side and rotating about the second axis; and a secondary fastener. The first and second axes are oriented in an over-center configuration such that when the lever-arm-component is rotated about the first axis from a first to second position, the second axis will pass through a locking axis and the latching-hooks apply a force against a mechanism of the enclosure that presses the module against a heat sink of the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Thompson, Michael J. Nelson, Michael J. Wayman
  • Patent number: 8035630
    Abstract: A USB image transmission system is provided. The USB image transmission system may include a content source configured to be operatively coupled to a USB-enabled display device. Image data may be transmitted over the USB connection from the content source for display by the display device. In some embodiments, a USB collaboration hub may enable multiple content sources to be operatively linked through a USB connection to one or more USB-enabled display devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Thompson, Ross Kruse, Steve Stark
  • Publication number: 20110245976
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a retractable fan cooling system for an electronics enclosure are provided. In one embodiment, a system comprises at least one cooling fan coupled to an electronics enclosure having a heat sink; and a fan positioning mechanism coupled to the at least one cooling fan. When a temperature inside the electronics enclosure is less than a first temperature, the positioning mechanism places the at least one cooling fan into a retracted position that does not inhibit a natural convective air flow across the heat sink. When the temperature inside the enclosure is greater than a second temperature, the positioning mechanism places the at least one cooling fan into an engaged position that produces a forced air flow across the heat sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Thompson, Michael J. Nelson, Paul Schatz
  • Publication number: 20110211362
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a security vehicle lighting system. The system includes a rocker panel trim member arranged to conceal at least a portion of a vehicle rocker panel, the trim member having a lower wall portion having at least one aperture formed therein, the lower wall portion defining an interior surface and an opposing ground-facing surface and extending inboard toward the rocker panel, and at least one light member disposed between the rocker panel and the interior surface and adjacent the at least one aperture, wherein the at least one light member is mounted on the interior surface of the trim member and operable to illuminate a portion of the ground proximate the trim member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicants: NISSAN TECHNICAL CENTER NORTH AMERICA, INC., NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: David Heiden, Randy Johnson, Sari Rezzo, Sue Stein, Kevin Thompson