Patents by Inventor Mark Dixon

Mark Dixon 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: 11986400
    Abstract: A magnetic impactor assembly is described herein. The magnetic impactor assembly generally includes a guide receptacle, and an impactor guide magnetically coupled to the guide receptacle to form a magnetic interface therebetween. The guide receptacle is attachable to a surgical device such as a surgical robotic manipulator arm. The impactor guide receives and guides an impactor to permit a user to impact a prosthesis into a bone of a patient in a planned position and orientation. The magnetic impactor assembly reduces the transmission of excessive forces to a patient or the surgical device if an off-axis impaction force is generated on the impactor through the decoupling of the impactor guide from the guide receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Think Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Wu, Mark Dixon
  • Patent number: 11745359
    Abstract: A coupling device is described herein for coupling two objects. The coupling device includes a body having a receiving member, a bore, and a locking pin situated inside the bore. The locking pin is translatable beyond the bore to intercept a portion of an attachment region of an object to removably couple the object to the coupling device. A lever connected to the locking pin allows a user to rotate the locking pin. Upon rotation of the lever, components in the body cause the locking pin to rotate and translate towards the object to intercept the portion of the attachment region of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Think Surgical, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Dixon
  • Publication number: 20230248374
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for aligning a keel punch in a planned position and orientation relative to a subjects bone in a time efficient manner, which forms keel receiving features in the subjects bone with the accuracy and precision of a surgical robot. The system and method provided removes prior surgical constraints and allows a surgeon to reposition the patient prior to punching the keel receiving features without losing the alignment, and protects the robot from the forces required to punch the keel features manually, which would otherwise occur if the surgical robot were to fixedly hold the keel punching tool in place while punching the keel features. The provided method does not require a tool change, or require an end-effector to be fixedly attached to any of the components while aligning the keel punch alignment guide on the subjects bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: THINK SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Micah Forstein, Mark Dixon
  • Publication number: 20230235167
    Abstract: A container body comprises a base, a side wall extending from the base and a neck portion arranged to engage a closure for the container body, wherein: (i) said container body includes a cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) and polyester; or (ii) said container body includes a polymethylpentene (PMP) and polyester; wherein, in both cases (i) and (ii), the side wall of the container body has an L* of at least 90 and the neck portion has an L* of at least 84.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Mark DIXON, Adrian Carmichael, Steven Burgess Tattum
  • Publication number: 20230235168
    Abstract: Abstract: A container body which comprises a base and a side wall extending from the base, wherein said container body includes a polyester and a polymer YY. wherein said polymer YY is selected from the group comprising cyclic block copolymers (CBC) and cyclic olefin polymers (COP).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Mark DIXON, Adrian Carmichael
  • Publication number: 20230169231
    Abstract: Processing systems analyze data structures that characterize plans for combating climate change. The plans are represented by data structures that characterize one or more transition targets, each including (or associated with) data characterizing the significance of the change, the likelihood it will take place, the confidence level in those estimates, and other information, and how those might change over time. The system traverses the data structure and produces one or more scores characterizing the plan. Some embodiments iterate over the initial plan data structure or a space derived from the initial plan data structure, moving toward a plan that meets overall goals, preferably while supporting a necessary level of activity. Agent-based modeling drives some embodiments to optimize outputs toward particular metrics and/or with particular constraints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Tomer SHALIT, Mark DIXON, Jeff GOENS
  • Publication number: 20220372277
    Abstract: A preform is made by mixing cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) and light shielding pigment(s) with PET. The preform is stretch-blow moulded to produce a bottle which may be white and opaque. Light may be restricted from entering the bottle to thereby restrict degradation of the bottle contents from certain wavelengths of visible light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Michaël ADAM, Adrian CARMICHAEL, Mark DIXON, Grégory RENARD
  • Publication number: 20220234216
    Abstract: A coupling device is described herein for coupling two objects. The coupling device includes a body having a receiving member, a bore, and a locking pin situated inside the bore. The locking pin is translatable beyond the bore to intercept a portion of an attachment region of an object to removably couple the object to the coupling device. A lever connected to the locking pin allows a user to rotate the locking pin. Upon rotation of the lever, components in the body cause the locking pin to rotate and translate towards the object to intercept the portion of the attachment region of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: THINK SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Mark Dixon
  • Patent number: 11312023
    Abstract: A coupling device is described herein having a body situated between a mounting member and a receiving member. The mounting member mounts to a portion of a machine and the receiving member receives a tool to couple the tool to the machine. The body includes a housing having a locking pin disposed therein. The locking pin includes a plurality of teeth radially positioned about an outer surface of the locking pin. A plurality of pawls disposed in the body engage with the plurality of teeth to lock a rotational position of the locking pin. A lever connected to the locking pin allows a user to rotate the locking pin. Upon rotation of the lever, components in the body cause the locking pin to rotate and translate towards the tool to impose a force on a portion of the tool to rigidly connect the tool to the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Think Surgical, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Dixon
  • Patent number: 11230068
    Abstract: A method of forming a tool includes applying a first build ply to an initial ply. A second build ply is applied to the first build ply. Successive build plies are applied to build on the second build ply, the successive build plies including a medial section of build plies and a last build ply. A surface defined by the last build ply, the first build ply, and leading edges of the build plies therebetween define a substantially curvature-continuous surface profile extending between a first segment and a second segment. A shape of the substantially curvature-continuous surface profile is determined based on an adjusted ply drop ratio for at least a portion of the successive build plies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Christopher R. Loesche, Steven Mark Dixon
  • Patent number: 11131016
    Abstract: A coated substrate comprising a metal or metal alloy such as a high speed steel, TiAl based alloy or Ni based alloy or an electrically conductive ceramic material, wherein the coating comprises a hard material protective coating comprising alternating layers of different compositions, wherein a first composition of the alternating layers comprises silicon, Si, and/or a second composition of the alternating layers comprises boron, B.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE plc
    Inventors: Arutiun Ehiasarian, Papken Hovsepian, David S Rickerby, Mark Dixon
  • Publication number: 20210154951
    Abstract: A method of forming a tool includes applying a first build ply to an initial ply. A second build ply is applied to the first build ply. Successive build plies are applied to build on the second build ply, the successive build plies including a medial section of build plies and a last build ply. A surface defined by the last build ply, the first build ply, and leading edges of the build plies therebetween define a substantially curvature-continuous surface profile extending between a first segment and a second segment. A shape of the substantially curvature-continuous surface profile is determined based on an adjusted ply drop ratio for at least a portion of the successive build plies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher R. Loesche, Steven Mark Dixon
  • Patent number: 10865958
    Abstract: A luminaire comprises a frame and a plurality of optical waveguides retained by the frame. The optical waveguides bound a cavity, and each comprises: a top end and a bottom end opposite the top end; a coupling portion disposed at the top end; an inner side facing the cavity; and an outer side opposite the inner side. The inner and outer sides are disposed between the top and bottom ends. The luminaire further comprises at least one light emitting diode (LED) associated with each optical waveguide. Each of the LEDs are disposed opposite, and configured to direct light into, the coupling portion of the associated optical waveguide. Each optical waveguide is configured to receive the light via the coupling portion and emit the light primarily from the outer side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: IDEAL INDUSTRIES LIGHTING LLC
    Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Nicholas W. Medendorp, Jr., Brian Kinnune, Gary David Trott, Mario A. Castillo, Peter Lopez, S. Scott Pratt, Mark Dixon, William L. Dungan
  • Publication number: 20200096704
    Abstract: A luminaire comprises a frame and a plurality of optical waveguides retained by the frame. The optical waveguides bound a cavity, and each comprises: a top end and a bottom end opposite the top end; a coupling portion disposed at the top end; an inner side facing the cavity; and an outer side opposite the inner side. The inner and outer sides are disposed between the top and bottom ends. The luminaire further comprises at least one light emitting diode (LED) associated with each optical waveguide. Each of the LEDs are disposed opposite, and configured to direct light into, the coupling portion of the associated optical waveguide. Each optical waveguide is configured to receive the light via the coupling portion and emit the light primarily from the outer side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Nicholas W. Medendorp, JR., Brian Kinnune, Gary David Trott, Mario A. Castillo, Peter Lopez, S. Scott Pratt, Mark Dixon, William L. Dungan
  • Publication number: 20200061847
    Abstract: A coupling device is described herein having a body situated between a mounting member and a receiving member. The mounting member mounts to a portion of a machine and the receiving member receives a tool to couple the tool to the machine. The body includes a housing having a locking pin disposed therein. The locking pin includes a plurality of teeth radially positioned about an outer surface of the locking pin. A plurality of pawls disposed in the body engage with the plurality of teeth to lock a rotational position of the locking pin. A lever connected to the locking pin allows a user to rotate the locking pin. Upon rotation of the lever, components in the body cause the locking pin to rotate and translate towards the tool to impose a force on a portion of the tool to rigidly connect the tool to the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventor: MARK DIXON
  • Patent number: 10502899
    Abstract: A luminaire for use in lighting a large open space such as a parking lot or deck of a parking garage includes a plurality of optical waveguides disposed in side-by-side relationship and together defining a closed path and at least one LED associated with each optical waveguide and disposed at a first end of the associated optical waveguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: IDEAL INDUSTRIES LIGHTING LLC
    Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Nicholas W. Medendorp, Jr., Brian Kinnune, Gary David Trott, Mario A. Castillo, Peter Lopez, S. Scott Pratt, Mark Dixon, William L. Dungan
  • Publication number: 20190290449
    Abstract: A magnetic impactor assembly is described herein. The magnetic impactor assembly generally includes a guide receptacle, and an impactor guide magnetically coupled to the guide receptacle to form a magnetic interface therebetween. The guide receptacle is attachable to a surgical device such as a surgical robotic manipulator arm. The impactor guide receives and guides an impactor to permit a user to impact a prosthesis into a bone of a patient in a planned position and orientation. The magnetic impactor assembly reduces the transmission of excessive forces to a patient or the surgical device if an off-axis impaction force is generated on the impactor through the decoupling of the impactor guide from the guide receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: THINK SURGICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan WU, Mark DIXON
  • Publication number: 20190249291
    Abstract: A coated substrate comprising a metal or metal alloy such as a high speed steel, TiAl based alloy or Ni based alloy or an electrically conductive ceramic material, wherein the coating comprises a hard material protective coating comprising alternating layers of different compositions, wherein a first composition of the alternating layers comprises silicon, Si, and/or a second composition of the alternating layers comprises boron, B.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE plc
    Inventors: Arutiun EHIASARIAN, Papken HOVSEPIAN, David S. RICKERBY, Mark DIXON
  • Patent number: 10379278
    Abstract: A luminaire for use in lighting a large open space such as a parking lot or deck of a parking garage includes a plurality of optical waveguides disposed in side-by-side relationship and together defining a closed path and at least one LED associated with each optical waveguide and disposed at a first end of the associated optical waveguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: IDEAL INDUSTRIES LIGHTING LLC
    Inventors: Kurt S. Wilcox, Nicholas W. Medendorp, Jr., Brian Kinnune, Gary David Trott, Mario A. Castillo, Peter Lopez, S. Scott Pratt, Mark Dixon, William L. Dungan
  • Patent number: D1064218
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: AURA Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Anna Bennett, Douglas Bennett, Greg Houlgate, Alex Blate, Garrett Goss, Mark Dixon, Kyle Andrew Tucker