Patents by Inventor Mitchell Thompson
Mitchell 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).
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Publication number: 20180302964Abstract: A universal serial bus (USB)-powered utility tool includes a housing defining an interior space, at least one dimmable light source positioned on one side of the housing and a USB connector extending outwardly from the housing. The USB connector may be positioned on another side of the housing. The USB connector may be positioned orthogonal to the at least one dimmable light source. The USB-powered utility tool may further include a printed circuit board (PCB) positioned orthogonal to the USB connector. The USB-powered utility tool may further include a processor logic configured to control a current being supplied to the at least one dimmable light source. The at least one dimmable light source may be controlled manually or via wireless communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Mitchell Thompson, David Snaith, Daniel Kowalewski, Steve A. Copeland
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Publication number: 20180229176Abstract: A gas concentration device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an air supplier supplying pressurized air; a plurality of adsorption beds which separate pressurized air supplied from the air supplier into product gas and purge gas by a pressure swing adsorption method and discharge the separated product gas and purge gas; a flow passage regulating valve unit which regulates flow passages so as to allow the pressurized air to be supplied to the adsorption bed from the air supplier and so as to reduce pressure of the adsorption bed so that a nitrogen adsorption process and a nitrogen desorption process are alternately performed; and a pressure boosting unit which is configured to be fed with the purge gas and the product gas discharged from the adsorption bed and is configured to pressurize the product gas in multi-stage sequentially using the purge gas and the product gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2017Publication date: August 16, 2018Applicant: OXUS CO., LTD.Inventors: Tae Soo LEE, Hyeon Seong KIM, Shin Kyu HAN, Seung Kwon OH, Loren Mitchell THOMPSON
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Patent number: 9661825Abstract: A pet scoop assembly and method of use is provided. The assembly includes a scoop member; a receptacle detachably engageable with the scoop member; and a door disposed intermediate the two. A disposable bag may line the receptacle and be clamped in place between the receptacle and scoop member. The door opens inwardly into the receptacle. When the scoop assembly is turned into a vertical orientation, the door opens by a weighted member attached to the door. A region of the scoop member adjacent the door is angled to allow pet waste to slide readily from the scoop member into the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Towerstar Pets, LLCInventors: Fernando Becattini, Jr., Fernando Becattini, Sr., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Steve A. Copeland, Mitchell Thompson
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Publication number: 20160345542Abstract: A dispenser for pet waste disposal bags including a housing formed with an storage compartment and a lid moveable between open and closed positions; an opening formed in the lid providing access to the storage compartment; a plurality of disposable bags stored in the housing and accessible through the opening in the lid when the lid is in the closed position; and a cord attached to the housing. The cord may be engaged with a pet leash or pet collar and be cinched in order to tightly retain a bottom wall of the housing in close contact with an exterior surface of the pet leash or collar.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Fernando Becattini, JR., Fernando Becattini, SR., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Steve A. Copeland, Mitchell Thompson
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Publication number: 20160338309Abstract: A pet scoop assembly and method of use is provided. The assembly includes a scoop member; a receptacle detachably engageable with the scoop member; and a door disposed intermediate the two. A disposable bag may line the receptacle and be clamped in place between the receptacle and scoop member. The door opens inwardly into the receptacle. When the scoop assembly is turned into a vertical orientation, the door opens by a weighted member attached to the door. A region of the scoop member adjacent the door is angled to allow pet waste to slide readily from the scoop member into the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Fernando Becattini, JR., Fernando Becattini, SR., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Steve A. Copeland, Mitchell Thompson
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Patent number: 9491932Abstract: A dispenser for pet waste disposal bags including a housing formed with an storage compartment and a lid moveable between open and closed positions; an opening formed in the lid providing access to the storage compartment; a plurality of disposable bags stored in the housing and accessible through the opening in the lid when the lid is in the closed position; and a cord attached to the housing. The cord may be engaged with a pet leash or pet collar and be cinched in order to tightly retain a bottom wall of the housing in close contact with an exterior surface of the pet leash or collar.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2016Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Towerstar Pets, LLCInventors: Fernando Becattini, Jr., Fernando Becattini, Sr., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Steve A. Copeland, Mitchell Thompson
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Patent number: 9428873Abstract: A pet scoop assembly and method of use is provided. The assembly includes a scoop member; a receptacle detachably engageable with the scoop member; and a door disposed intermediate the two. A disposable bag may line the receptacle and be clamped in place between the receptacle and scoop member. The door opens inwardly into the receptacle. When the scoop assembly is turned into a vertical orientation, the door opens by gravity or by the weight of gathered pet waste sliding onto the door. A region of the scoop member adjacent the door is angled to allow pet waste to slide readily from the scoop member into the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Towerstar Pets, LLCInventors: Fernando Becattini, Jr., Fernando Becattini, Sr., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Steve A. Copeland, Mitchell Thompson
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Publication number: 20150354157Abstract: A pet scoop assembly and method of use is provided. The assembly includes a scoop member; a receptacle detachably engageable with the scoop member; and a door disposed intermediate the two. A disposable bag may line the receptacle and be clamped in place between the receptacle and scoop member. The door opens inwardly into the receptacle. When the scoop assembly is turned into a vertical orientation, the door opens by gravity or by the weight of gathered pet waste sliding onto the door. A region of the scoop member adjacent the door is angled to allow pet waste to slide readily from the scoop member into the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Fernando Becattini, JR., Fernando Becattini, SR., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Steve A. Copeland, Mitchell Thompson
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Patent number: 9133592Abstract: A pet scoop assembly and method of use. The assembly includes a scoop member; a receptacle detachably engageable with the scoop member; and a door disposed intermediate the two. A disposable bag may line the receptacle and be clamped in place between the receptacle and scoop member. The door opens inwardly into the receptacle. When the scoop assembly is turned into a vertical orientation, the door opens by gravity or by the weight of gathered pet waste sliding onto the door. A region of the scoop member adjacent the door is angled to allow pet waste to slide readily from the scoop member into the receptacle. In a variation, the scoop member is provided with a plurality of tines that enable pet waste to be removed from surfaces such as grass. An elongate handle is provided on this scoop to allow the user to stand upright during use.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Towerstar Pets, LLCInventors: Fernando Becattini, Jr., Fernando Becattini, Sr., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Steve A. Copeland, Mitchell Thompson
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Publication number: 20150167265Abstract: A pet scoop assembly and method of use. The assembly includes a scoop member; a receptacle detachably engageable with the scoop member; and a door disposed intermediate the two. A disposable bag may line the receptacle and be clamped in place between the receptacle and scoop member. The door opens inwardly into the receptacle. When the scoop assembly is turned into a vertical orientation, the door opens by gravity or by the weight of gathered pet waste sliding onto the door. A region of the scoop member adjacent the door is angled to allow pet waste to slide readily from the scoop member into the receptacle. In a variation, the scoop member is provided with a plurality of tines that enable pet waste to be removed from surfaces such as grass. An elongate handle is provided on this scoop to allow the user to stand upright during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2014Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Fernando Becattini, JR., Fernando Becattini, SR., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Steve A. Copeland, Mitchell Thompson
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Patent number: 8528174Abstract: Ultrasound transducers can be fabricated by bonding a block of piezoelectric material having a conductive coating to a flex circuit that has a conductive region and at least 20 conductive traces disposed on an insulating substrate. The block of piezoelectric material is then diced so as to cut all the way through the block of piezoelectric material and all the way through the conductive region, and part way through, but not completely through, the insulating substrate. The dicing is performed so that the first conductive region is divided into at least 20 regions that are electrically isolated from each other, and each of the at least 20 regions is in electrical contact with a respective one of the at least 20 conductive traces.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2012Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Imacor Inc.Inventors: Edward Paul Harhen, Mitchell Thompson
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Patent number: 8330333Abstract: An ultrasound transducer that includes a backing layer, an insulating layer disposed on top of the backing layer, and a plurality of conductive traces disposed on top of the insulating layer are disclosed. Each of the conductive traces has an upper face. A plurality of transducer elements, each having (a) a core of piezoelectric material and (b) a conductive coating disposed beneath the core, are bonded directly to the upper face of a respective one of the plurality of conductive traces. Methods for fabricating ultrasound transducers are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Imacor Inc.Inventors: Edward Paul Harhen, Mitchell Thompson
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Publication number: 20110025172Abstract: An ultrasound transducer that includes a backing layer, an insulating layer disposed on top of the backing layer, and a plurality of conductive traces disposed on top of the insulating layer are disclosed. Each of the conductive traces has an upper face. A plurality of transducer elements, each having (a) a core of piezoelectric material and (b) a conductive coating disposed beneath the core, are bonded directly to the upper face of a respective one of the plurality of conductive traces. Methods for fabricating ultrasound transducers are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: Edward P. Harhen, Mitchell Thompson
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Patent number: 7303327Abstract: A night light comprising a housing with a rotatable bezel mounted thereon. The housing includes a rear wall with electric blades extending outwardly therefrom for engaging in an electrical wall outlet. The bezel is rotatable about a first pivot axis. A LED array is mounted in the bezel and the array is rotatable about a second pivot axis. The second pivot axis is oriented on a different plane to the first pivot axis and preferably lies at ninety degree thereto. When the bezel is rotated about the first pivot axis, the direction of the light emitted from the LED array is changed. Because the bezel can rotate through 360°, the LED array can be rotated through 360° about the first pivot axis. The LED array can be pivoted through an arc of between 160° and 175° about the second pivot axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: American Tack + Hardware Co., Inc.Inventors: Steve A. Copeland, Mitchell Thompson
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Publication number: 20070109813Abstract: A night light comprising a housing with a rotatable bezel mounted thereon. The housing includes a rear wall with electric blades extending outwardly therefrom for engaging in an electrical wall outlet. The bezel is rotatable about a first pivot axis. A LED array is mounted in the bezel and the array is rotatable about a second pivot axis. The second pivot axis is oriented on a different plane to the first pivot axis and preferably lies at ninety degree thereto. When the bezel is rotated about the first pivot axis, the direction of the light emitted from the LED array is changed. Because the bezel can rotate through 360°, the LED array can be rotated through 360° about the first pivot axis. The LED array can be pivoted through an arc of between 160° and 175° about the second pivot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2005Publication date: May 17, 2007Applicant: AMERICAN TACK & HARDWARE CO., INC.Inventors: Steve Copeland, Mitchell Thompson
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Patent number: 7181977Abstract: A beam-type sensor capable of measuring displacement or acceleration includes a thin, flexible sheet of piezoresponsive material defining broad sides and a proximal end. In order to optimize boundary conditions, the proximal end of the sheet is supported by a clamp that provides a “clean” transition between support and no-support. Electrical connections to conductors associated with the broad sides are integrated into the clamp. In one embodiment, two sheets of piezoelectric material are connected electrically in parallel. In another embodiment, two sheets of piezoelectric material are connected electrically in series.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2003Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Measurement Specialties, Inc.Inventors: Mitchell Thompson, Kyung-Tae Park, Cheng Young Hong
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Publication number: 20050101862Abstract: Ultrasonic bone testing apparatus including a pair of spaced piezoelectric copolymer transducers for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic energy through a bone-containing portion of a human or other animal disposed between the transducers, and circuitry for detecting an electrical signal generated by the receiving transducer in response to reception of ultrasonic energy. The transducers are disks of the copolymer supported by rigid rings spaced inwardly of their peripheries. A method of determining a characteristic of bone in a bone-containing portion of an animal includes positioning a pair of piezoelectric copolymer ultrasonic transducers respectively on opposite sides of, and ultrasonically coupling both transducers to, the animal portion, and transmitting ultrasonic energy through the animal portion including the bone to be tested from one transducer to the other. The animal portion may be a human heel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2004Publication date: May 12, 2005Inventors: Kevin Wilson, Hong Wang, Jay Stein, Mitchell Thompson, Klaus Kubierschky, Kyung Park, Dick Cabral, Glen MacGibbon
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Patent number: 6835178Abstract: Ultrasonic bone testing apparatus including a pair of spaced piezoelectric copolymer transducers for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic energy through a bone-containing portion of a human or other animal disposed between the transducers, and circuitry for detecting an electrical signal generated by the receiving transducer in response to reception of ultrasonic energy. The transducers are disks of the copolymer supported by rigid rings spaced inwardly of their peripheries. A method of determining a characteristic of bone in a bone-containing portion of an animal includes positioning a pair of piezoelectric copolymer ultrasonic transducers respectively on opposite sides of, and ultrasonically coupling both transducers to, the animal portion, and transmitting ultrasonic energy through the animal portion including the bone to be tested from one transducer to the other. The animal portion may be a human heel.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2000Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Wilson, Hong Wang, Jay Stein, Mitchell Thompson, Klaus Kubierschky, Kyung Park, Dick Cabral, Glen MacGibbon
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Patent number: D760965Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Towerstar Pets, LLCInventors: Fernando Becattini, Jr., Fernando Becattini, Sr., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Steve A. Copeland, Mitchell Thompson
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Patent number: D789705Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2016Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Towerstar Pets, LLCInventors: Fernando Becattini, Jr., Fernando Becattini, Sr., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Steve A. Copeland, Mitchell Thompson