Patents by Inventor Patrick Therien
Patrick Therien 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: 20220403422Abstract: A method of depolymerizing a polymer by combining together the polymer with an enzyme (a hydrolytic enzyme capable of catalyzing cleavage of said (CO)—O bond of an ester or carbonate linkage of the polymer) and an aqueous liquid to provide a reaction mixture. The polymer comprises a (CO)—O bond of an ester or carbonate linkage. The reaction mixture defines a ratio eta (?) of liquid volume, in ?L, to total solids, in mg, that is less than 2 ?L/mg. Then, allowing an enzyme-catalyzed reaction of the enzyme with the polymer to take place thereby forming a reaction product.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2020Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Karine AUCLAIR, Tomislav FRISCIC, Sandra KAABEL, James Patrick THERIEN
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Patent number: 10966420Abstract: In some implementations, an insect trap includes a plurality of individual cells, with each of the cells being configured to trap very few, and in some instances a single flying insect. Each cell defines a cavity and may be provided with an independently operable door to selectively close the cavity. One or more sensors may sense the presence of an insect to be trapped.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2016Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Alexander Ching, Ethan Jackson, Michael J. Sinclair, Patrick Therien
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Patent number: 10034774Abstract: A disposable modular patella protector and clamp is disclosed, providing the ability for a surgeon to shift the procedure sequence of the implantation of the patella from the end of a total knee replacement procedure to anytime during the procedure by providing a modular clamp that holds and protects the patella prosthesis and prepared patella. The clamp may be positioned in a manner in which it does not obstruct the patella or the prosthesis, allowing the surgeon to attend to other elements of the procedure while the bone cement is allowed to cure.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Inventors: Tyrone Ploch, Patrick Therien, Mark Broberg
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Publication number: 20170354135Abstract: In some implementations, an insect trap includes a plurality of individual cells, with each of the cells being configured to trap very few, and in some instances a single flying insect. Each cell defines a cavity and may be provided with an independently operable door to selectively close the cavity. One or more sensors may sense the presence of an insect to be trapped.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2016Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Alexander Ching, Ethan Jackson, Michael J. Sinclair, Patrick Therien
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Patent number: 9805506Abstract: The physical 3D renderer described herein renders one or more captured depth images as a physical 3D rendering. The physical 3D renderer can render physical 3D surfaces and structures in real time. In one embodiment the 3D renderer creates a physical three dimensional (3D) topological surface from captured images. To this end, a depth image of a surface or structure to be replicated is received (for example from a depth camera or depth sensor). Depth information is determined at a dense distribution of points corresponding to points in the depth image. In one embodiment the depth information corresponding to the depth image is fed to actuators on sliding shafts in an array. Each sliding shaft is adjusted to the depth in the depth image to create a physical 3D topological surface like the surface or structure to be replicated.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Patrick Therien, Michael Sinclair
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Patent number: 9788879Abstract: A patella protector may be positioned in a manner in which it does not obstruct a patella or a prosthesis, while providing protection for the patella from accidental damage during a surgical procedure, such as a knee replacement. The patella protector may be a clamp with two contact surfaces connected by a stainless steel connecting element providing an inward bias to hold the contact surfaces against the patella.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Inventors: Mark Broberg, Patrick Therien
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Publication number: 20160349509Abstract: A “Mixed-Reality Headset” include an attachment mechanism for a smartphone or other portable computing device. A combination of the smartphone display with various internal headset optics present both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). The Mixed-Reality Headset provides low cost, high performance, easy to use AR and VR experiences with unmodified smartphone hardware, thereby improving user experience and interaction with smartphones. In various implementations, applications associated with the Mixed-Reality Headset consider user movement and tracking (e.g., head, eye, hands, body) and real-world environmental mapping when rendering AR and VR content. The Mixed-Reality Headset easily and quickly transitions between AR and VR scenarios by causing transparent optical members to either pass light or block light, thereby either showing or hiding views of the real world.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Jaron Lanier, Ryan Asdourian, Josh Hudman, Dawson Yee, Patrick Therien
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Publication number: 20150305790Abstract: A patella protector may be positioned in a manner in which it does not obstruct a patella or a prosthesis, while providing protection for the patella from accidental damage during a surgical procedure, such as a knee replacement. The patella protector may be a clamp with two contact surfaces connected by a stainless steel connecting element providing an inward bias to hold the contact surfaces against the patella.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Mark Broberg, Patrick Therien
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Publication number: 20150277841Abstract: Embodiments relating to a multi-mode display device are disclosed. For example in one disclosed embodiment a multimode display device includes a principal and a secondary image display mounted in a common housing configure to alternately emit light through a common transparent region in the viewing surface. The multimode display device is configured to display a first image on the principal image display at a first resolution or display a second image on the secondary image display of higher resolution than the first image and on a virtual plane behind the viewing surface of the display device. The multi-mode display device is configured to compare the a detected eye relief distance to a predetermined threshold and display the image on the appropriate image display and set the other image display to a non-display state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Jaron Lanier, Joel S. Kollin, William T. Blank, Douglas C. Burger, Patrick Therien
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Publication number: 20150254898Abstract: The physical 3D renderer described herein renders one or more captured depth images as a physical 3D rendering. The physical 3D renderer can render physical 3D surfaces and structures in real time. In one embodiment the 3D renderer creates a physical three dimensional (3D) topological surface from captured images. To this end, a depth image of a surface or structure to be replicated is received (for example from a depth camera or depth sensor). Depth information is determined at a dense distribution of points corresponding to points in the depth image. In one embodiment the depth information corresponding to the depth image is fed to actuators on sliding shafts in an array. Each sliding shaft is adjusted to the depth in the depth image to create a physical 3D topological surface like the surface or structure to be replicated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Patrick Therien, Michael Sinclair
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Publication number: 20150193102Abstract: Embodiments relating to a wearable multi-mode display system actuatable by a wrist or hand are disclosed. For example, in one disclosed embodiment a first compact image is displayed in a first display mode via a display device, with the first compact image having a display resolution corresponding to a first application. While in the first display mode, a principal user input is received from the user's wrist or hand. In response, a second, different compact image is displayed. When the device is less than a predetermined distance from the user, an application image is displayed in a second display mode, with the application image having a greater display resolution. While in the second display mode, a secondary user input is received from the user's wrist or hand. In response, a graphical user interface element is controlled within the application image.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2014Publication date: July 9, 2015Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Jaron Lanier, Joel S. Kollin, William T. Blank, Doug Burger, Patrick Therien, Jason L. Waskey, Ian Wood, Raymond W. Riley
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Publication number: 20140288658Abstract: A disposable modular patella protector and clamp is disclosed, providing the ability for a surgeon to shift the procedure sequence of the implantation of the patella from the end of a total knee replacement procedure to anytime during the procedure by providing a modular clamp that holds and protects the patella prosthesis and prepared patella. The clamp may be positioned in a manner in which it does not obstruct the patella or the prosthesis, allowing the surgeon to attend to other elements of the procedure while the bone cement is allowed to cure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Tyrone Ploch, Patrick Therien, Mark Broberg
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Patent number: 8360552Abstract: In one embodiment, a carriage for carrying a fluid ejector cartridge includes: a body having a bay therein for holding a fluid ejector cartridge; a pump mounted to the body; a retaining cover connected to the body, the cover movable between an open position in which the cartridge may be installed in or removed from the bay and a closed position in which the cover contacts the cartridge in the bay to help retain the cartridge in place in the bay; and a port disposed within the cover such that the cover port is connected to a port on the cartridge when the cartridge is installed in the bay and the cover is in the closed position, the cover port operatively connected to the pump so that a fluid may be pumped into the cartridge through the cover and cartridge ports.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Greg K. Justice, Jeffrey T. Hendricks, Michael L. Hilton, Patrick Therien
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Publication number: 20120050417Abstract: A printing device includes a supply of colorant that is non-refillable from an end user perspective and that is at least substantially non-removable from the printing device from the end user perspective. The printing device also includes a printing mechanism that forms images on media using the supply of colorant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: David Olsen, Kevin D. Almen, Marc A. Baldwin, Patrick Therien, Tony S. Cruz-Uribe
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Patent number: 7950788Abstract: A printing device includes a supply of colorant and a mechanism. The mechanism is receptive to removable insertion of a first print cartridge and a second print cartridge. One of the first print cartridge and the second print cartridge can be inserted into the mechanism at any given time. The first print cartridge at least ultimately uses the supply of colorant of the printing device to form the images on the media. The second print cartridge has a self-contained supply of colorant that is exclusively used in lieu of the supply of colorant of the printing device to form the images on the media.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Patrick Therien, David Olsen
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Publication number: 20110018948Abstract: In one embodiment, a carriage for carrying a fluid ejector cartridge includes: a body having a bay therein for holding a fluid ejector cartridge; a pump mounted to the body; a retaining cover connected to the body, the cover movable between an open position in which the cartridge may be installed in or removed from the bay and a closed position in which the cover contacts the cartridge in the bay to help retain the cartridge in place in the bay; and a port disposed within the cover such that the cover port is connected to a port on the cartridge when the cartridge is installed in the bay and the cover is in the closed position, the cover port operatively connected to the pump so that a fluid may be pumped into the cartridge through the cover and cartridge ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: Greg K. Justice, Jeffrey T. Hendricks, Michael L. Hilton, Patrick Therien
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Publication number: 20100079559Abstract: Various apparatus and methods are disclosed in which fluid is circulated across one or more print heads.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventors: Greg Justice, Chris Arnold, Patrick Therien, Dan Dowell
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Publication number: 20080259142Abstract: A printing device includes a supply of colorant and a mechanism. The mechanism is receptive to removable insertion of a first print cartridge and a second print cartridge. One of the first print cartridge and the second print cartridge can be inserted into the mechanism at any given time. The first print cartridge at least ultimately uses the supply of colorant of the printing device to form the images on the media. The second print cartridge has a self-contained supply of colorant that is exclusively used in lieu of the supply of colorant of the printing device to form the images on the media.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: Patrick Therien, David Olsen
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Publication number: 20080259112Abstract: A printing device includes a supply of colorant that is non-refillable from an end user perspective and that is at least substantially non-removable from the printing device from the end user perspective. The printing device also includes an inkjet printhead that forms images on media using the supply of colorant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: David Olsen, Kevin D. Almen, Marc A. Baldwin, Patrick Therien, Tony S. Cruz-Uribe
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Publication number: 20060077222Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided. A fluid-ejection device connector has a body having a plurality of internal channels, a plurality of flexible first couplers protruding from an exterior portion of the body, and a plurality of second couplers protruding from another exterior portion of the body. The internal channels respectively fluidly couple the flexible first couplers and the second couplers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2004Publication date: April 13, 2006Inventor: Patrick Therien