Patents by Inventor Paul J. Thompson

Paul J. 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).

  • Patent number: 8491342
    Abstract: A compliant mount for use in a connector or connection adapter is disclosed. The compliant mount may be used in a connection between a portable electronic device and another electronic device, such as a docking station. A compliant mount connector adapter may include a first end connector engageable with a portable device and a second end connector engageable with another device, the first and second end connectors coupled with a compliant mount allowing movement of the first end connector engaged with the portable device relative to the second end connector when engaged within the other electronic device. The compliant mount may include any or all of: elastomers, springs, torsion bars, elastomers, rigid members or housing, ball and socket joints, resilient bendable members, and dongles to allow for controlled resistance to bending or torsional forces applied to the portable device when connected to the other electronic device with the connector adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Ian P. Colahan, Paul J. Thompson, Michael J. Webb
  • Patent number: 8449336
    Abstract: A compliant mount for use in a connector or connection adapter is disclosed. The compliant mount may be used in a connection between a portable electronic device and another electronic device, such as a docking station. A compliant mount connector adapter may include a first connector end engageable with a portable device and a second connector end engageable with another device, the first and second connector ends coupled with a compliant mount allowing movement of the first end connector engaged with the portable device relative to the second end connector when engaged within the other electronic device. The compliant mount may include any or all of: elastomers, springs, torsion bars, elastomers, rigid members or housing, ball and socket joints, resilient bendable members, and dongles to allow for controlled resistance to bending or torsional forces applied to the portable device when connected to the other electronic device with the connector adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Ian P. Colahan, Paul J. Thompson, Michael J. Webb
  • Publication number: 20120302936
    Abstract: Components may be used separately or in combination to create anchoring systems for intra-luminal implants for the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. Various systems include an external component adapted for deployment around a portion of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., the duodenum) and an internal component adapted for implantation within the gastrointestinal tract. Various systems use anchoring means that are based on mechanical interference, elasticity, spring force, shape memory transformation, magnetic attraction, repulsion and/or levitation. Various embodiments rely on longitudinal anchoring of the implants with minimal force against tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: MetaModix, Inc.
    Inventors: Kedar R. Belhe, Paul J. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20120271406
    Abstract: A stent for placement in a body lumen is fabricated by forming a tube having an un-deployed diameter sized for the tube to be placed on a deployment balloon and advanced through a body lumen to a deployment site. The tube is expandable upon inflation of the balloon to an enlarged diameter sized for the tube to be retained within the lumen at the site upon deflation and withdrawal of the balloon. The tube has a stent axis extending between first and second axial ends of the tube. The tube has an exterior surface and an interior surface. The tube is polished to polish the exterior surface to a smooth surface finish and with at least a portion of the interior surface having a rough surface finish rougher than the surface finish of the exterior surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventor: Paul J. Thompson
  • Patent number: 8282598
    Abstract: Components may be used separately or in combination to create anchoring systems for intra-luminal implants for the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. Various systems include an external component adapted for deployment around a portion of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., the duodenum) and an internal component adapted for implantation within the gastrointestinal tract. Various systems use anchors that are based on mechanical interference, elasticity, spring force, shape memory transformation, magnetic attraction, repulsion and/or levitation. Various embodiments rely on longitudinal anchoring of the implants with minimal force against tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: MetaModix, Inc.
    Inventors: Kedar R. Belhe, Paul J. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20120253259
    Abstract: A modular system for therapy within a gastrointestinal system. The system includes anchoring or attachment functionality embodied in a low-profile implant technology and removable therapy components, which can be reversibly attached to these low-profile implants to accomplish various therapies. This modular design allows the physician to tailor the therapy to the patient's needs. The modular system has the potential to create conduits for diversion and/or restriction of food and organ secretions and to facilitate the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and T2DM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: MetaModix, Inc.
    Inventors: Kedar R. Belhe, Paul J. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20120253260
    Abstract: A system for therapy within a gastrointestinal system includes anchoring or attachment functionality embodied in a low-profile implant technology and removable therapy components, which can be reversibly attached to these low-profile implants to accomplish various therapies. This design allows the physician to tailor the therapy to the patient's needs. The system has the potential to create conduits for diversion and/or restriction of food and organ secretions and to facilitate the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and T2DM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: MetaModix, Inc.
    Inventors: Kedar R. Belhe, Paul J. Thompson
  • Patent number: 8273054
    Abstract: A system for arterial access for delivery of treatment devices is provided. In one embodiment, the system comprises a guidewire and a catheter. The catheter comprises a handle and a shaft. The shaft may be a steerable/deflectable tip shaft with a lumen adapted to allow passage of the guidewire at least partially there through. A passive sheath may also be provided to be delivered over the shaft. The handle controls the steerable/deflectable tip shaft and may be used to deflect the distal tip of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical Puerto Rico, LLC
    Inventors: Jon St. Germain, Scott A. Olson, Daniel J. Klima, John A. Roop, Paul J. Thompson
  • Patent number: 8236047
    Abstract: A stent for placement in a body lumen is fabricated by forming a tube having an un-deployed diameter sized for the tube to be placed on a deployment balloon and advanced through a body lumen to a deployment site. The tube is expandable upon inflation of the balloon to an enlarged diameter sized for the tube to be retained within the lumen at the site upon deflation and withdrawal of the balloon. The tube has a stent axis extending between first and second axial ends of the tube. The tube has an exterior surface and an interior surface. The tube is polished to polish the exterior surface to a smooth surface finish and with at least a portion of the interior surface having a rough surface finish rougher than the surface finish of the exterior surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventor: Paul J. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20120184893
    Abstract: A gastrointestinal device for implanting within a pylorus, a duodenal bulb, and a duodenum of a patient's gastrointestinal tract includes an expandable structure including a proximal portion having a plurality of spring arms and a distal portion having a plurality of spring arms, the proximal and distal portions coupled by a rigid central cylinder having a diameter capable of fitting within the pylorus and having a length greater than a width of the pylorus. An intestinal bypass sleeve is coupled to at least one of the proximal and distal portions of the expandable structure and having a length sufficient to extend at least partially into the duodenum. In the expanded configuration, the proximal portion has a diameter larger than a maximum opening diameter of the pylorus and further wherein, in the expanded configuration, the distal portion has a diameter larger than a maximum opening diameter of the pylorus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: MetaModix, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Thompson, Kedar R. Belhe, Alexander D. Grafov
  • Publication number: 20120172971
    Abstract: A stent defining a longitudinal axis is disclosed. A plurality of circumferential support structures are spaced-apart along the longitudinal axis. At least some of the circumferential support structures are interconnected by connection members that extend generally in a circumferential direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: EV3 PERIPHERAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nathan T. Lee, Paul J. Thompson
  • Patent number: 8211186
    Abstract: A modular system for therapy within a gastrointestinal system. The system includes anchoring or attachment functionality embodied in a low-profile implant technology and removable therapy components, which can be reversibly attached to these low-profile implants to accomplish various therapies. This modular design allows the physician to tailor the therapy to the patient's needs. The modular system has the potential to create conduits for diversion and/or restriction of food and organ secretions and to facilitate the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and T2DM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: MetaModix, Inc.
    Inventors: Kedar R. Belhe, Paul J. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20120065571
    Abstract: A gastrointestinal device for implanting within a patient's gastrointestinal tract includes first and second expandable anchoring rings configured to be disposed on either side of a patient's pylorus. The first expandable anchoring ring has a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein in the expanded configuration the first expandable anchoring ring has a diameter larger than a maximum opening diameter of the pylorus. The second expandable anchoring ring also has a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein in the expanded configuration the second expandable anchoring ring has a diameter larger than a maximum opening diameter of the pylorus. An intestinal bypass sleeve couples the first expandable anchoring ring and the second expandable anchoring ring, so as to allow a distance between the anchoring rings to exceed a width of the pylorus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: MetaModix, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Thompson, Kedar R. Belhe, Alex Grafov
  • Publication number: 20110288633
    Abstract: A intraluminal stent comprises a reticulated tube having an un-deployed diameter and expandable to an enlarged diameter. The tube includes a structural beam extending between first and second ends. The structural beam changes from a first geometry to a second geometry when the tube changes from the un-deployed diameter to the enlarged diameter. The structural beam includes first and second longitudinal elements each extending at least partially between the first and second ends and with a spacing between the first and second elements. Each of said first and second elements changes from the first geometry to the second geometry when the tube changes from the un-deployed diameter to the enlarged diameter for the spacing to remain substantially unchanged as the tube changes from the un-deployed diameter to the enlarged diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: EV3 PERIPHERAL, INC.
    Inventor: Paul J. THOMPSON
  • Patent number: 8007527
    Abstract: A intraluminal stent comprises a reticulated tube having an un-deployed diameter and expandable to an enlarged diameter. The tube includes a structural beam extending between first and second ends. The structural beam changes from a first geometry to a second geometry when the tube changes from the un-deployed diameter to the enlarged diameter. The structural beam includes first and second longitudinal elements each extending at least partially between the first and second ends and with a spacing between the first and second elements. Each of said first and second elements changes from the first geometry to the second geometry when the tube changes from the un-deployed diameter to the enlarged diameter for the spacing to remain substantially unchanged as the tube changes from the un-deployed diameter to the enlarged diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: ev3 Peripheral, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul J. Thompson
  • Patent number: 7993388
    Abstract: A stent defining a longitudinal axis is disclosed. A plurality of circumferential support structures are spaced-apart along the longitudinal axis. At least some of the circumferential support structures are interconnected by connection members that extend generally in a circumferential direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: ev3 Peripheral, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Lee, Paul J Thompson
  • Publication number: 20110106273
    Abstract: A system of components may be used separately or in combination to create partial bypass of food, stomach and intestinal secretions and digestive enzymes. The systems are designed to be modular so as to allow the physicians to quickly replace certain elements to tailor the amount of material bypassed, the restriction applied to food passage, and the origin and destination of bypass according to the patient's individualized clinical needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: MetaModix, Inc.
    Inventors: Kedar R. Belhe, Paul J. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20110009690
    Abstract: Components may be used separately or in combination to create anchoring systems for intra-luminal implants for the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. Various systems include an external component adapted for deployment around a portion of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., the duodenum) and an internal component adapted for implantation within the gastrointestinal tract. Various systems use anchoring means that are based on mechanical interference, elasticity, spring force, shape memory transformation, magnetic attraction, repulsion and/or levitation. Various embodiments rely on longitudinal anchoring of the implants with minimal force against tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: MetaModix, Inc.
    Inventors: Kedar R. Belhe, Paul J. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20100256775
    Abstract: A modular system for therapy within a gastrointestinal system. The system includes anchoring or attachment functionality embodied in a low-profile implant technology and removable therapy components, which can be reversibly attached to these low-profile implants to accomplish various therapies. This modular design allows the physician to tailor the therapy to the patient's needs. The modular system has the potential to create conduits for diversion and/or restriction of food and organ secretions and to facilitate the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and T2DM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: MetaModix, Inc.
    Inventors: Kedar R. Belhe, Paul J. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20100228338
    Abstract: A stent may include a stent body having a stent axis. The stent body may include structural members defining openings through the stent body. The structural members are provided with regions having different widths. The relative sizes of the widths are selected to control the length of the stent body as the stent body is radially expanded from an undeployed orientation to a deployed orientation. In one embodiment, the regions having different widths are provided by tapering the widths of selected segments of the structural member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: EV3 INC.
    Inventor: Paul J. Thompson