Patents by Inventor Michael Thornton
Michael Thornton 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).
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Patent number: 12343219Abstract: A system can perform image capture during a medical procedure. The system can record video from one or more video sources. The system can store the recorded video in a cached memory as stored video. The system can receive a triggering event, such as receiving a signal, operation of an actuator, or issuance of a voice command. In response to the triggering event, the system can capture a video segment from the stored video. Because the video segment is captured from stored video, the video segment can optionally include video and/or frames that occurred before the triggering event is received.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2022Date of Patent: July 1, 2025Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.Inventors: Kurt B. Landfors, Thomas Michael Thornton, Geophrey J. McComis
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Publication number: 20250186163Abstract: A reference marker for imaging procedures includes a marker body having an exterior profile within a three-dimensional space as measured along three axes, wherein the exterior profile of the marker body is not symmetric relative to any two of the three axes. Also disclosed is an anchor for securing the reference marker in place. The anchor includes an anchor shaft and a plurality of attachment features disposed along the anchor shaft between first and second ends thereof, wherein each respective attachment feature provides a point of attachment to the anchor shaft at a different respective length relative to one of the first or second ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2024Publication date: June 12, 2025Applicant: See All AI, Inc.Inventors: Eugene Alma Gregerson, Todd Joseph Furlong, Michael Craig Barrus, Ryan Gregory Woods, Eric David Major, Stephen William Lang, Thomas Michael Thornton
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Publication number: 20240411934Abstract: A method for exchange of equipment performance data includes the steps of: obtaining performance data of a communicatively-insulated device; converting the performance data into a scannable code; capturing an image of the scannable code; decoding the scannable code using a communicatively-enabled device to extract an address string encoded in the scannable code, the address string comprising an address of a remote server and the performance data; and initiating, by the communicatively-enabled device, a communications link with the remote server using the address string thereby to provide the performance data to the remote server.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2022Publication date: December 12, 2024Inventors: Jeremy Gill, Michael THORNTON
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Publication number: 20240197068Abstract: A brushbar for a vacuum cleaner is described. The brushbar includes a cylindrical body, one or more pairs of bristle strips and one or more plush strips arranged helically about the body. Each pair of bristle strips includes a first strip of first bristles and a second strip of second bristles, the first bristles being stiffer and shorter than the second bristles. The plush strips are arranged on either side of each pair of bristle strips and include a plush of fibres.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2022Publication date: June 20, 2024Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Frederick Michael THORNTON, Nichola Lauren CLIFTON, Robert Michael COX, Oliver Francis BURKE, Thomas Michael MCVEY
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Publication number: 20240117420Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, kits, systems and apparatus that are useful for multiplex PCR of one or more nucleic acids present in a sample. In particular, various target-specific primers are provided that allow for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences. In one aspect, the invention relates to target-specific primers useful for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences associated with cancer or inherited disease. In some aspects, amplified target sequences obtained using the disclosed methods, kits, systems and apparatuses can be used in various downstream processes including nucleic acid sequencing and used to detect the presence of genetic variants.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: John LEAMON, Mark ANDERSEN, Michael THORNTON
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Publication number: 20240067554Abstract: A method of forming a glass-based article comprises depositing molten glass onto a first molding member and pressing the molten glass between the first and second molding members by moving the first molding member and the second molding member towards one another. The pressing of the molten glass comprises moving a portion of one of the first and second molding members relative to a remaining portion thereof to form a first reduced-area pressing zone and, after formation of the first reduced-area pressing zone, moving the portion relative to the remaining portion to form a second reduced-area pressing zone where the molten glass is compressed between the first and second molding members.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Steven Roy Burdette, Patrick Michael Thornton
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Patent number: 11851703Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, kits, systems and apparatus that are useful for multiplex PCR of one or more nucleic acids present in a sample. In particular, various target-specific primers are provided that allow for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences. In one aspect, the invention relates to target-specific primers useful for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences associated with cancer or inherited disease. In some aspects, amplified target sequences obtained using the disclosed methods, kits, systems and apparatuses can be used in various downstream processes including nucleic acid sequencing and used to detect the presence of genetic variants.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: John Leamon, Mark Andersen, Michael Thornton
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Patent number: 11783193Abstract: A system and method are provided for performing operations comprising: receiving one or more images from an image capture device of a medical treatment location; applying a trained machine learning model to the one or more images to detect presence of a patient in the medical treatment location, the trained machine learning model being trained to establish a relationship between one or more features of images of the medical treatment location and patient presence; generating context assessment for the medical treatment location based on the detected presence of the patient; and transmitting, over a network, the context assessment for presentation on a user interface of a client device.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Michael Thornton, Peter Renzi, Eddie E. Mitchell
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Publication number: 20230117254Abstract: A system and method are provided for performing operations comprising: receiving one or more images from an image capture device of a medical treatment location; applying a trained machine learning model to the one or more images to detect presence of a patient in the medical treatment location, the trained machine learning model being trained to establish a relationship between one or more features of images of the medical treatment location and patient presence; generating context assessment for the medical treatment location based on the detected presence of the patient; and transmitting, over a network, the context assessment for presentation on a user interface of a client device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Thomas Michael Thornton, Peter Renzi, Eddie E. Mitchell
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Patent number: 11557392Abstract: A system and method are provided for performing operations comprising: receiving one or more images from an image capture device of a medical treatment location; applying a trained machine learning model to the one or more images to detect presence of a patient in the medical treatment location, the trained machine learning model being trained to establish a relationship between one or more features of images of the medical treatment location and patient presence; generating context assessment for the medical treatment location based on the detected presence of the patient; and transmitting, over a network, the context assessment for presentation on a user interface of a client device.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Michael Thornton, Peter Renzi, Eddie E. Mitchell
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Publication number: 20220346612Abstract: A cleaner head including suction chamber having a suction opening; an agitator including a hollow body and supported the suction chamber by a support member, the support member having a first end that is fixed to a side wall of the suction chamber,and second end that free and over which the hollow body of the agitator can be slideably received; and a drive assembly forming part of the support member, and arranged to rotate the agitator about an axis. The fixed end of the support member is pivotal fixed to the side all of the suctionchamber such that the free end of the support member, together with the agitator supported thereon, can be pivoted to protrude out frome suction opening, to allow the agitator o be removed and replaced.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2019Publication date: November 3, 2022Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Edward Richard OLDFIELD, Giles SMITH, Nichola Lauren CLIFTON, Frederick Michael THORNTON, James Robert Allan MACDONALD, Robert Michael COX
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Publication number: 20220233272Abstract: A system can perform image capture during a medical procedure. The system can record video from one or more video sources. The system can store the recorded video in a cached memory as stored video. The system can receive a triggering event, such as receiving a signal, operation of an actuator, or issuance of a voice command. In response to the triggering event, the system can capture a video segment from the stored video. Because the video segment is captured from stored video, the video segment can optionally include video and/or frames that occurred before the triggering event is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Kurt B. Landfors, Thomas Michael Thornton, Geophrey J. McComis
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Publication number: 20220211232Abstract: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner includes a suction cavity having an opening through which debris enters the cleaner head, and an air outlet, and an agitator mounted in the suction cavity in a cantilevered manner for rotation relative thereto. The agitator is conical in shape and has a first, free end and a second end which has a larger diameter than the first end. The air outlet is located adjacent the free end of the agitator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2020Publication date: July 7, 2022Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Ashley Alexandre GONCALVES, Frederick Michael THORNTON
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Publication number: 20210032679Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, kits, systems and apparatus that are useful for multiplex PCR of one or more nucleic acids present in a sample. In particular, various target-specific primers are provided that allow for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences. In one aspect, the invention relates to target-specific primers useful for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences associated with cancer or inherited disease. In some aspects, amplified target sequences obtained using the disclosed methods, kits, systems and apparatuses can be used in various downstream processes including nucleic acid sequencing and used to detect the presence of genetic variants.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: John LEAMON, Mark ANDERSEN, Michael THORNTON
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Patent number: 10837052Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, kits, systems and apparatus that are useful for multiplex PCR of one or more nucleic acids present in a sample. In particular, various target-specific primers are provided that allow for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences. In one aspect, the invention relates to target-specific primers useful for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences associated with cancer or inherited disease. In some aspects, amplified target sequences obtained using the disclosed methods, kits, systems and apparatuses can be used in various downstream processes including nucleic acid sequencing and used to detect the presence of genetic variants.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: John Leamon, Mark Andersen, Michael Thornton
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Patent number: 10829811Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, kits, systems and apparatus that are useful for multiplex PCR of one or more nucleic acids present in a sample. In particular, various target-specific primers are provided that allow for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences. In one aspect, the invention relates to target-specific primers useful for the selective amplification of one or more target sequences associated with cancer or inherited disease. In some aspects, amplified target sequences obtained using the disclosed methods, kits, systems and apparatuses can be used in various downstream processes including nucleic acid sequencing and used to detect the presence of genetic variants.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: John Leamon, Mark Andersen, Michael Thornton
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Publication number: 20200350063Abstract: A system and method are provided for performing operations comprising: receiving one or more images from an image capture device of a medical treatment location; applying a trained machine learning model to the one or more images to detect presence of a patient in the medical treatment location, the trained machine learning model being trained to establish a relationship between one or more features of images of the medical treatment location and patient presence; generating context assessment for the medical treatment location based on the detected presence of the patient; and transmitting, over a network, the context assessment for presentation on a user interface of a client device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Thomas Michael Thornton, Peter Renzi, Eddie E. Mitchell
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Patent number: D903700Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.Inventors: Amanda Valladares, Amanda Smith, Melora Zaner, Matthew Gromada, Jay E. Parsons, Jonathan Beck, Erika Scott, Claudio Esposito, Indeevara H. De Silva, Melissa Feldsher, Geoffrey L. Goetz, Michael Thornton, Kimberly Chan
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Patent number: D903701Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.Inventors: Amanda Valladares, Amanda Smith, Melora Zaner, Matthew Gromada, Jay E. Parsons, Jonathan Beck, Erika Scott, Claudio Esposito, Indeevara H. De Silva, Melissa Feldsher, Geoffrey L. Goetz, Michael Thornton, Kimberly Chan
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Patent number: D940419Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Ashley Alexandre Goncalves, Frederick Michael Thornton