Patents by Inventor Phillip A. THOMPSON
Phillip A. 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: 20240127138Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes generating a first visual representation of a location of a railroad station in relation to a railroad track, receiving a request for a first maintenance window, and determining that the first maintenance window is associated with the railroad station. The method further includes determining a first time period and generating a second visual representation of information associated with the railroad station during the first time period. The information includes an indication of a time that a train is scheduled to cross the railroad station during the time period. The information also includes an indication of a time duration for a second maintenance window that has been requested during the time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: BNSF Railway CompanyInventors: Mitchel Jeffrey-Roy Smith, Daniel Phillip Clark, Karl Lewin, Jose Gerardo Garza, Christopher Jason Thompson
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Publication number: 20230404561Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for performing minimally invasive spinal procedures are described herein. The systems, devices, and methods may be used to percutaneously access the spinal canal and perform a spinal procedure in multiple locations along the canal, e.g., bilaterally and/or at multiple levels from a single access point. The systems and devices may integrate various instruments for performing the procedures, thus improving their ease of use, reducing procedural complexity, and minimizing procedure time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: James DINH, Phillip A. THOMPSON, Dennis SCHROEDER, Brian ROSELAUF, David P. LALOR, JR.
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Publication number: 20230295945Abstract: A tuned liquid damper, including a first outer housing having two ends, the first end being open to the atmosphere and the second end being connected by a conduit to a gas-filled second outer housing. The conduit may be adapted to allow gas flow between the second end and the second outer housing. The tuned liquid damper may also include first and second membranes, each attached to the inside of the first outer housing, and a sealed compartment within the first outer housing defined by the first and second membranes. The sealed compartment may be at least partially filled with a liquid, which prevents gas flow through the first outer housing from the first end to the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Hummingbird Kinectics LLCInventors: Elisabeth MALSCH, Marguerite Pinto, Pierre Ghisbain, Sebastian Mendes, Callum Norris, Phillip Thompson
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Publication number: 20230246939Abstract: A device for detecting and locating sources of wireless data packets exhibiting selected, defined behaviour of interest. The device monitors an environment and populates a queue of packets dependent on a selected detection template which carries algorithms to packets to detect the behaviour of interest. The device extracts identifier data from packets in the queue to identify sources of detected behaviour. Information on signal strength of wireless data packets received by an antenna from identified, detected sources is displayed at a user interface. The interface is responsive to selections of template, selection of source devices detected and adjustments to the orientation and/or proximity of an antenna relative to selected, detected source devices to provide an interface for detection and location of source devices exhibiting selected behaviour of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2021Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventor: Michael Phillip THOMPSON
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Publication number: 20230124888Abstract: An adjustable attachment device includes an elongate body defining a plurality of openings and an attachment bracket attached to and slidable relative to the body and defining an opening. The adjustable attachment device selectively and adjustably interconnects a fixed piling and a floating dock assembly. A fixed attachment device includes a main portion defining an opening and a generally triangular end portion defining an opening. The fixed attachment device rigidly interconnects a fixed piling and a floating dock assembly. A bumper attachment device includes a first and second end portions defining openings and a rotatable bumper. The bumper attachment device is connected to a floating dock assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Phillip Thompson, Juddson Tyler Spore
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Patent number: 11629518Abstract: A tuned liquid damper, including a first outer housing having two ends, the first end being open to the atmosphere and the second end being connected by a conduit to a gas-filled second outer housing. The conduit may be adapted to allow gas flow between the second end and the second outer housing. The tuned liquid damper may also include first and second membranes, each attached to the inside of the first outer housing, and a sealed compartment within the first outer housing defined by the first and second membranes. The sealed compartment may be at least partially filled with a liquid, which prevents gas flow through the first outer housing from the first end to the second end.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: HUMMINGBIRD KINETICS LLCInventors: Elisabeth Malsch, Marguerite Pinto, Pierre Ghisbain, Sebastian Mendes, Callum Norris, Phillip Thompson
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Patent number: 11613861Abstract: A system includes a hole-through-middle (HTM) fender, a threaded rod passing through the fender such that the fender is configured to rotate with respect to the rod about an axis, a protective sheath surrounding the rod, and first and second mounting brackets into which the rod is threaded.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: National Docks, LLCInventors: Phillip Thompson, Juddson Tyler Spore
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Publication number: 20220346822Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to devices, kits, and methods for treating lumbar spinal stenosis by at least partially decompressing a compressed nerve root. The method can include identifying the compressed nerve root and percutaneously accessing a region of a lamina located adjacent to the compressed nerve root. The method can also include forming a channel through the region of the lamina, wherein the channel can be formed medial to a lateral border of the lamina. Further, the method can include expanding the channel in a lateral direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Minh TRAN, Randel WOODGRIFT, James M. CORBETT, Phillip A. THOMPSON, David P. LALOR, JR.
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Patent number: 11317934Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to devices, kits, and methods for treating lumbar spinal stenosis by at least partially decompressing a compressed nerve root. The method can include identifying the compressed nerve root and percutaneously accessing a region of a lamina located adjacent to the compressed nerve root. The method can also include forming a channel through the region of the lamina, wherein the channel can be formed medial to a lateral border of the lamina. Further, the method can include expanding the channel in a lateral direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Vertos Medical, Inc.Inventors: Minh Tran, Randel Woodgrift, James M. Corbett, Phillip A. Thompson, David P. Lalor, Jr.
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Patent number: 10874529Abstract: A prosthetic foot cover for a prosthetic foot having a sagittal plane and a plantar surface including a first cover component having a first internal cavity and being adapted to receive and cover a first portion of the prosthetic foot, a second cover component having a second internal cavity and being adapted to receive and cover a second portion of the prosthetic foot, and a means for detachably attaching the first cover component and the second cover component to the prosthetic foot. The first internal cavity has a first internal cavity contacting surface that directly contacts the first portion of the prosthetic foot, and the second internal cavity has a second internal cavity contacting surface that directly contacts the second portion of the prosthetic foot. A method for installing the prosthetic foot cover on the prosthetic foot.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Fillauer Composites LLCInventors: Eric Rubie, Phillip Thompson
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Publication number: 20200297374Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to devices, kits, and methods for treating lumbar spinal stenosis by at least partially decompressing a compressed nerve root. The method can include identifying the compressed nerve root and percutaneously accessing a region of a lamina located adjacent to the compressed nerve root. The method can also include forming a channel through the region of the lamina, wherein the channel can be formed medial to a lateral border of the lamina. Further, the method can include expanding the channel in a lateral direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Minh TRAN, Randel WOODGRIFT, James M. CORBETT, Phillip A. THOMPSON, David P. LALOR, JR.
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Patent number: 10617441Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to devices, kits, and methods for treating lumbar spinal stenosis by at least partially decompressing a compressed nerve root. The method can include identifying the compressed nerve root and percutaneously accessing a region of a lamina located adjacent to the compressed nerve root. The method can also include forming a channel through the region of the lamina, wherein the channel can be formed medial to a lateral border of the lamina. Further, the method can include expanding the channel in a lateral direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Vertos Medical, Inc.Inventors: Minh Tran, Randel Woodgrift, James M. Corbett, Phillip A. Thompson, David P. Lalor, Jr.
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Publication number: 20190060090Abstract: A prosthetic foot cover for a prosthetic foot having a sagittal plane and a plantar surface including a first cover component having a first internal cavity and being adapted to receive and cover a first portion of the prosthetic foot, a second cover component having a second internal cavity and being adapted to receive and cover a second portion of the prosthetic foot, and a means for detachably attaching the first cover component and the second cover component to the prosthetic foot. The first internal cavity has a first internal cavity contacting surface that directly contacts the first portion of the prosthetic foot, and the second internal cavity has a second internal cavity contacting surface that directly contacts the second portion of the prosthetic foot. A method for installing the prosthetic foot cover on the prosthetic foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Eric Rubie, Phillip Thompson
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Publication number: 20180245337Abstract: A tuned liquid damper, including a first outer housing having two ends, the first end being open to the atmosphere and the second end being connected by a conduit to a gas-filled second outer housing. The conduit may be adapted to allow gas flow between the second end and the second outer housing. The tuned liquid damper may also include first and second membranes, each attached to the inside of the first outer housing, and a sealed compartment within the first outer housing defined by the first and second membranes. The sealed compartment may be at least partially filled with a liquid, which prevents gas flow through the first outer housing from the first end to the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Applicant: Hummingbird Kinetics LLCInventors: Elisabeth Malsch, Marguerite Pinto, Pierre Ghisbain, Sebastian Mendes, Callum Norris, Phillip Thompson
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Publication number: 20180064461Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to devices, kits, and methods for treating lumbar spinal stenosis by at least partially decompressing a compressed nerve root. The method can include identifying the compressed nerve root and percutaneously accessing a region of a lamina located adjacent to the compressed nerve root. The method can also include forming a channel through the region of the lamina, wherein the channel can be formed medial to a lateral border of the lamina. Further, the method can include expanding the channel in a lateral direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: Minh TRAN, Randel WOODGRIFT, James M. CORBETT, Phillip A. THOMPSON, David P. LALOR, JR.
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Patent number: 7476308Abstract: A system and process for recovering copper from a copper-containing ore, concentrate, or other copper-bearing material to produce high quality cathode copper from a leach solution without the use of copper solvent/solution extraction techniques or apparatus. A process for recovering copper from a copper-containing ore generally includes the steps of providing a feed stream containing comminuted copper-containing ore, concentrate, or other copper-bearing material, leaching the feed stream to yield a copper-containing solution, conditioning the copper-containing solution through one or more physical or chemical conditioning steps, and electrowinning copper directly from the copper-containing solution in multiple electrowinning stages, without subjecting the copper-containing solution to solvent/solution extraction prior to electrowinning.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2004Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Phelps Dodge CorporationInventors: John O. Marsden, Robert E. Brewer, Joanna M. Robertson, David R. Baughman, Phillip Thompson, Wayne W. Hazen, Christel M. A. Bemelmans
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Publication number: 20070079672Abstract: A screw feeder (10) is disclosed which can be mounted to a screwdriver (12) for holding a screw (32) in position relative to a screwdriver bit (16) of the screwdriver (12) to enable insertion of the screw (12) into a workpiece adjacent the holding portion (30). The screw feeder (10) has a holding portion (30) and a feeder portion (34) adjacent the holding portion (30). The holding portion (30) can releasably hold a first screw (32) in position relative to the screwdriver bit (16) and receive a distal end of the screwdriver bit (16) to enable the screwdriver bit (16) to insert the first screw (32) into the workpiece. The feeder portion (34) is arranged adjacent the holding portion (30) and is adapted to receive a plurality of second screws (36) and to sequentially feed each of the second screws (36) into the holding portion (30) in response to retraction of the screwdriver bit (16) from the holding portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2004Publication date: April 12, 2007Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Daniel Bone, Phillip Thompson
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Publication number: 20060284165Abstract: A Si-based diode (10, 10?, 100) is formed by epitaxially depositing a Si-based diode structure on a silicon substrate. The Si-based diode structure includes a Si-based pn junction (16, 16?, 18, 18?, 30, 32, 160, 161) having a backward diode current-voltage characteristic in which the forward tunneling current is substantially smaller than the backward tunneling current at comparable voltage levels. In some embodiments, the Si-based pn junction includes at least one non-silicon or silicon alloy layer such as at least one SiGe layer (16, 16?, 160, 161). In some embodiments, at least one delta doping (30, 32) is disposed on the silicon substrate in or near the pn junction, that together with the Si-based pn junction define an electrical junction having the backward diode current-voltage characteristic. A large area detector array may include a plurality of such Si-based diodes (10, 10?, 100).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2006Publication date: December 21, 2006Inventors: Paul Berger, Niu Jin, Phillip Thompson, Sung-Yong Chung
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Publication number: 20060270190Abstract: A method for transferring a monocrystalline, thin layer from a first substrate onto a second substrate involves deposition of a doped semiconductor layer on a substrate and epitaxial growth of a thin, monocrystalline, semiconductor layer on the doped layer. After bonding the thin epitaxial monocrystalline semiconductor layer to a second substrate, hydrogen is introduced into the doped layer, and the thin layer is cleaved and transferred to the second substrate, with the cleaving controlled to happen at the doped layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2005Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventors: Michael Nastasi, Lin Shao, Phillip Thompson, Silvanus Lau, N. Theodore, Terry Alford, James Mayer
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Publication number: 20060234474Abstract: A method for transferring a monocrystalline, thin layer from a first substrate onto a second substrate involves epitaxial growth of a sandwich structure with a strained epitaxial layer buried below a monocrystalline thin layer, and lift-off and transfer of the monocrystalline thin layer with the cleaving controlled to happen within the buried strained layer in conjunction with the introduction of hydrogen.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2005Publication date: October 19, 2006Inventors: Michael Nastasi, Lin Shao, Phillip Thompson, Silvanus Lau, Terry Alford, James Mayer, N. Theodore