Patents by Inventor Luke A. Thompson

Luke 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).

  • Publication number: 20240158301
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multilayer sintered ceramic body comprising at least one first layer comprising at least one crystalline phase of YAG, wherein the at least one first layer has at least one surface; and at least one second layer comprising alumina and at least one of stabilized zirconia and partially stabilized zirconia, wherein the at least one surface of the at least one first layer comprises pores wherein the pores have a maximum size of from 0.1 to 5 um as measured by SEM, and wherein each of the at least one first layer and the at least one second layer has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), wherein the CTE of the at least one first layer and the CTE of the at least one second layer differ from 0 to 0.6×10?6/° C. as measured in accordance with ASTM E228-17. Methods of making are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Luke WALKER, Matthew Joseph DONELON, Saurabh WAGHMARE, Lillian THOMPSON
  • Patent number: 11952833
    Abstract: Building systems including a frame with a horizontal member from which first and second vertical bars downwardly extend and a panel attached to the frame. The building systems include at least one of an integrated fastener cover that is moveable to a closed position that covers a portion of a fastener, a gusset assembly with a junction cover positioned at a corner junction between two adjacent portions of a panel, and hinge assemblies that reduce the sagging of a panel, such as a door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLC
    Inventors: Sara Wermers, Alan M. Dixon, Matthew Gingery, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Luke A. Thompson, Bryan P. Zacher, Jammey A. Rawden, Todd N. Stratmoen, Michael W. Kondratuk
  • Publication number: 20240101486
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multilayer sintered ceramic body comprising at least one first layer comprising poly crystalline YAG, wherein the at least one first layer comprising poly crystalline YAG comprises pores wherein the pores have a maximum size of from 0.1 to 5 ?m, at least one second layer comprising alumina and zirconia wherein the zirconia comprises at least one of stabilized and partially stabilized zirconia, and at least one third layer comprising at least one of YAG, alumina, and zirconia, wherein an absolute value of the difference in coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) between the at least one first, second and third layers is from 0 to 0.75×10-6/° C. as measured in accordance with ASTM E228-17, wherein the at least one first, second and third layers form a unitary, multilayer sintered ceramic body. Methods of making are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Luke WALKER, Matthew Joseph DONELON, Saurabh WAGHMARE, Lillan THOMPSON
  • Patent number: 11905740
    Abstract: A deadbolt assembly for securing co-mounted doors together and activating at least one deadbolt may include at least a first retention component and a first actuator interface mounted to or defined by a first coupling assembly of a key-side assembly operatively mounted to one of the co-mounted doors, and at least a second retention component and a second actuator interface mounted to or defined by a second coupling assembly of a lever-side assembly operatively mounted to the other of the co-mounted doors, at least one of the key-side assembly and the lever-side assembly including a deadbolt assembly having a deadbolt configured to be responsive to actuation thereof to extend a deadbolt therefrom, wherein actuation of the deadbolt assembly also causes the first and second retention components to secure the first and second coupling assemblies to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Kondratuk, Alan M. Dixon, Kole Kramer, Sara Wermers, Todd N. Stratmoen, Luke A. Thompson, Bryan P. Zacher, Jammey A. Rawden
  • Publication number: 20230320533
    Abstract: A resilient scoop includes a handle and a rim. A bowl has an open end portion secured to the rim. The bowl is movable relative to the rim between a first, unbuckled condition and a second, buckled condition, where in the second condition the bowl is biased back toward the first condition. The bowl includes a base wall and a sidewall that extends from the base wall to the open end portion. The sidewall includes a smooth inner surface and an outer surface. The sidewall is configured such that a stiffness of the sidewall is less than a stiffness of the base wall. The sidewall resists movement of the bowl toward the second condition until an input force applied to the base wall is equal to or greater than a threshold reaction force of the sidewall directed toward the base wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Luke Thompson
  • Publication number: 20220081937
    Abstract: A deadbolt assembly for securing co-mounted doors together and activating at least one deadbolt may include at least a first retention component and a first actuator interface mounted to or defined by a first coupling assembly of a key-side assembly operatively mounted to one of the co-mounted doors, and at least a second retention component and a second actuator interface mounted to or defined by a second coupling assembly of a lever-side assembly operatively mounted to the other of the co-mounted doors, at least one of the key-side assembly and the lever-side assembly including a deadbolt assembly having a deadbolt configured to be responsive to actuation thereof to extend a deadbolt therefrom, wherein actuation of the deadbolt assembly also causes the first and second retention components to secure the first and second coupling assemblies to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Michael W. Kondratuk, Alan M. Dixon, Kole Kramer, Sara Wermers, Todd N. Stratmoen, Luke A. Thompson, Bryan P. Zacher, Jammey A. Rawden
  • Publication number: 20210354804
    Abstract: An aircraft designed to provide sustained G forces, with a relatively high steady angle of attack maneuverability using less thrust by balancing thrust and drag to sustain a high turn rate with dual low thrust engines using novel wing and fuselage designs. The aircraft includes a wing oriented laterally relative to the fuselage, at least one horizontal tail surface extending laterally from the fuselage and positioned rearward of the fixed wing, and at least one vertical tail surface extending upward from the fuselage. The first and second engines are mounted to the fuselage at locations positioned vertically below the fixed wing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Luc Van Bavel, Michael Derman, Jeffrey A. Gamon, Ian Gilchrist, James Donn Hethcock, JR., Dieter Koehler, David W. Levy, Michael Matarrese, Luke A. Thompson, Robert David Wyatt
  • Patent number: 11171909
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for delayed processing for arm policy determination for content management system messaging, including, during a delayed processing window, receiving reward data for arm actions taken, where the arm actions were chosen based on a previous version of an arm choice policy, and the previous version of the arm choice policy was determined based on a previous set of reward data for a previous set of arm actions taken. When the delayed processing window has closed, a new arm choice policy is determined based at least in part on the action-reward data, and the previous set of reward data and/or the previous arm choice policy. After a request to choose an arm choice is received, a particular arm action to take is determined based on the new arm choice policy. This chosen arm is provided in response to the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Dropbox, Inc.
    Inventors: Aditi Jain, Manveer Singh Chawla, Thomas Berg, Swapnil Zarekar, Robert Kajic, Karandeep Johar, Aaron Feldstein, Walter Kim, Joe Nudell, Jenny Dong, Jared Wilson, Luke Thompson, David Kriegman
  • Patent number: 11105146
    Abstract: Building systems including a frame with a horizontal member from which first and second vertical bars downwardly extend and a panel attached to the frame. The building systems include at least one of an integrated fastener cover that is moveable to a closed position that covers a portion of a fastener, a gusset assembly with a junction cover positioned at a corner junction between two adjacent portions of a panel, and hinge assemblies that reduce the sagging of a panel, such as a door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLC
    Inventors: Sara Wermers, Alan M. Dixon, Matthew Gingery, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Luke A. Thompson, Bryan P. Zacher, Jammey A. Rawden, Henry W. Hitt, Michael W. Kondratuk
  • Patent number: 11035169
    Abstract: Building systems including a frame with a horizontal member from which first and second vertical bars downwardly extend and a panel attached to the frame. The building systems include at least one of an integrated fastener cover that is moveable to a closed position that covers a portion of a fastener, a gusset assembly with a junction cover positioned at a corner junction between two adjacent portions of a panel, and hinge assemblies that reduce the sagging of a panel, such as a door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, LLC
    Inventors: Sara Wermers, Alan M. Dixon, Matthew Gingery, Kelly D. Nordgaard, Luke A. Thompson, Bryan P. Zacher, Jammey A. Rawden, Michael W. Kondratuk
  • Publication number: 20200259777
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for delayed processing for arm policy determination for content management system messaging, including, during a delayed processing window, receiving reward data for arm actions taken, where the arm actions were chosen based on a previous version of an arm choice policy, and the previous version of the arm choice policy was determined based on a previous set of reward data for a previous set of arm actions taken. When the delayed processing window has closed, a new arm choice policy is determined based at least in part on the action-reward data, and the previous set of reward data and/or the previous arm choice policy. After a request to choose an arm choice is received, a particular arm action to take is determined based on the new arm choice policy. This chosen arm is provided in response to the request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Aditi Jain, Manveer Singh Chawla, Thomas Berg, Swapnil Zarekar, Robert Kajic, Karandeep Johar, Aaron Feldstein, Walter Kim, Joe Nudell, Jenny Dong, Jared Wilson, Luke Thompson, David Kriegman
  • Patent number: 10608976
    Abstract: Computer-implemented techniques include, during a delayed processing window, receiving reward data for arm actions taken, where the arm actions were chosen based on a previous version of an arm choice policy, and the previous version of the arm choice policy was determined based on a previous set of reward data for a previous set of arm actions taken. When the delayed processing window has closed, a new arm choice policy is determined based at least in part on the action-reward data, and the previous set of reward data and/or the previous arm choice policy. After a request to choose an arm choice is received, a particular arm action to take is determined based on the new arm choice policy. This chosen arm is provided in response to the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: DROPBOX, INC.
    Inventors: Aditi Jain, Manveer Singh Chawla, Thomas Berg, Swapnil Zarekar, Robert Kajic, Karandeep Johar, Aaron Feldstein, Walter Kim, Joe Nudell, Jenny Dong, Jared Wilson, Luke Thompson, David Kriegman
  • Publication number: 20190185127
    Abstract: An aircraft designed to provide sustained G forces, with a relatively high steady angle of attack maneuverability using less thrust by balancing thrust and drag to sustain a high turn rate with dual low thrust engines using novel wing and fuselage designs. The aircraft includes a wing oriented laterally relative to the fuselage, at least one horizontal tail surface extending laterally from the fuselage and positioned rearward of the fixed wing, and at least one vertical tail surface extending upward from the fuselage. The first and second engines are mounted to the fuselage at locations positioned vertically below the fixed wing. The aircraft includes leading edge root extensions mounted to the fixed wing and the fuselage at a leading edge of the fixed wing, at least one dynamic slat mounted to a leading edge of the wing structure, and a chine formed in the fuselage along lateral sides thereof at a nose of the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: FREEDOM AIRCRAFT VENTURES LLC
    Inventors: Luc VAN BAVEL, Michael DERMAN, Jeffrey A. GAMON, Ian GILCHRIST, James Donn HETHCOCK, JR., Dieter KOEHLER, David W. LEVY, Michael MATARRESE, Luke A. Thompson, Robert David WYATT
  • Publication number: 20190124033
    Abstract: Techniques are provided for delayed processing for arm policy determination for content management system messaging, including, during a delayed processing window, receiving reward data for arm actions taken, where the arm actions were chosen based on a previous version of an arm choice policy, and the previous version of the arm choice policy was determined based on a previous set of reward data for a previous set of arm actions taken. When the delayed processing window has closed, a new arm choice policy is determined based at least in part on the action-reward data, and the previous set of reward data and/or the previous arm choice policy. After a request to choose an arm choice is received, a particular arm action to take is determined based on the new arm choice policy. This chosen arm is provided in response to the request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: ADITI JAIN, MANVEER SINGH CHAWLA, THOMAS BERG, SWAPNIL ZAREKAR, ROBERT KAJIC, KARANDEEP JOHAR, AARON FELDSTEIN, WALTER KIM, JOE NUDELL, JENNY DONG, JARED WILSON, LUKE THOMPSON, DAVID KRIEGMAN
  • Patent number: D596267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Inventors: Richard D. Colgren, Lance C. Holly, William R. Donovan, Luke A. Thompson
  • Patent number: D960532
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: MKCUK LTD
    Inventors: Alexander Luke Thompson, James Michael Molloy
  • Patent number: D960533
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: MKCUK LTD
    Inventors: Alexander Luke Thompson, James Michael Molloy
  • Patent number: D1026580
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Luke Thompson, William Jack Merrill, Henry Reed Ripley, Lulu McFayden Mills, Nicolas Ernesto Fong, Edward J. Laganis, Alida Nicole Ratteray