Patents by Inventor R. Thompson

R. 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).

  • Publication number: 20240218569
    Abstract: A carbon fiber composite includes a carbon fiber not connected to a substrate, an insulative layer coating at least a portion of the carbon fiber, and a material deposited on at least a portion of the insulative layer. A method for forming a carbon fiber composite includes electrostatically applying a plurality of carbon fibers to a substrate, coating each of the carbon fibers with an insulative material, depositing a material onto a least a portion of the insulative material of each of the carbon fibers, and dissolving the substrate to release each of the carbon fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Robert L. Doneker, Kent G. R. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20240217035
    Abstract: Films and methods for cutting or perforating webs including films are disclosed. The films can include a polymer and a plurality of particles. The plurality of particles can include absorbent filler particles and void generating filler particles. The absorbent filler particles can provide between about 1% to about 40% by weight of the film. The void generating filler particles can provide between about 10% to about 40% by weight of the film. The absorbent filler particles can be a different particle than the void generating particles. The film can also include a plurality of voids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Peiguang Zhou, Wade R. Thompson, Vikram Kaul
  • Patent number: 11999322
    Abstract: A front tire heating and cleaning system for a vehicle includes a brake system configured to selectively apply hydraulic braking pressure against front wheels and rear wheels of the vehicle, and a controller in signal communication with the brake system. The controller is configured to, upon receipt of a request, initiate a controlled front tire heating mode where the brake system is controlled to selectively apply hydraulic braking pressure against the rear wheels and not the front wheels, and rotate the front wheels to increase tire temperature for improved front wheel traction during off-road maneuvers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: FCA US LLC
    Inventors: Eric R Thompson, Colin M Cole, Aleksander Tonkovich
  • Publication number: 20240166594
    Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds and methods for site-specific incorporation of citrulline into peptides and proteins in mammalian cells. The invention also relates to modified peptides and proteins with site specific citrullination and pharmaceutical compositions and methods of preparation and use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Paul R. Thompson, Santanu Mondal
  • Publication number: 20240136143
    Abstract: A multi-metal patterned anode for an X-ray detector is provided. The anode comprises a substrate and at least one group of disjointed circular features formed on the substrate, wherein the circular features are made from different metals. The circular features in different groups have different radii, and the circular features in the same group have the same radii. The groups of circular features are radially arrayed on the substrate. The substrate is made of diamond or beryllium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Courtney Leigh Hummell Sovinec, Edward Steven Jimenez, Jr., Noelle Melissa Collins, Gabriella Dalton, Kyle R. Thompson, Amber Lynn Dagel
  • Patent number: 11959195
    Abstract: A carbon fiber composite, including a carbon fiber not connected to a substrate, an insulative layer coating at least a portion of the carbon fiber, and a material deposited on at least a portion of the insulative layer. The carbon fiber deposit may be used, for example, in adjustable Fresnel lenses and horn antennas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Tangitek, LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Doneker, Kent G. R. Thompson
  • Patent number: 11944503
    Abstract: A surgical instrument including a system for stopping a beam of the surgical instrument from impacting a distal pin when reversing a knife is disclosed. A knife assembly of the surgical instrument comprises the knife, the beam, and a firing nut. A firing lead screw can drive the firing nut distally and proximally. A firing screw compression spring extends along the firing lead screw and applies a load proximally on the firing nut when the firing nut is driven toward a distal end of the firing lead screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Standard Bariatrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam R. Dunki-Jacobs, Mark S. Ortiz, Jonathan R. Thompson, Richard P. Nuchols, Caleb J. Hayward, Robert T. Means, III, Saylan J. Lukas
  • Patent number: 11931210
    Abstract: A system for preventing unwanted tissue migration in surgical staplers includes a surgical stapler having an end effector including an upper jaw and a lower jaw. A distal end of the upper jaw is connected to a distal end of the lower jaw, and a proximal end of the upper jaw is connected to a proximal end of the lower jaw. First and second tissue stops are formed on the distal and proximal ends of the lower jaw, respectively. The second tissue stop and the proximal end of the upper jaw define a no cut zone when the surgical stapler is in an open position. The surgical stapler also includes a tissue cutting device disposed within the lower jaw for resecting tissue. The system also includes a warning, blocking, impeding, or barrier forming device for preventing the unwanted migration of tissue into the no tissue zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Standard Bariatrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam R. Dunki-Jacobs, Mark S. Ortiz, Jonathan R. Thompson, Richard P. Nuchols, Caleb J. Hayward, Robert T. Means, Saylan J. Lukas
  • Publication number: 20240081891
    Abstract: An electrosurgical surgical instrument comprising an end effector, the end effector comprising an anvil; a cartridge operably configured to house a plurality of staples; a blade assembly comprising a blade; at least one electrode coupled to the blade, wherein the at least one electrode is in electrical communication with an electrosurgical power source generated from a controller; and at least one tissue sensor coupled to the blade; and a tissue monitoring system in electrical communication with the at least one tissue sensor, wherein the at least one tissue sensor provides feedback signals indicative of a property of the tissue to the controller, and wherein the controller signals the electrosurgical power source to adjust operational parameters of the electrosurgical surgical instrument based on the feedback signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Adam R. Dunki-Jacobs, Jonathan R. Thompson, Robert T. Means, III, Trevor J. Barton
  • Patent number: 11925352
    Abstract: A buttress device includes an applicator assembly including an applicator body, the applicator body being flexible, and a release liner. The release liner is coupled to the applicator body. The buttress device includes a buttress positioned on the applicator body, and a buttress fastener, the buttress fastener configured to couple the buttress to an end effector. The buttress fastener is configured to be releasably fastened to the release liner. The buttress device has a first configuration in which the buttress is coupled to the applicator assembly, and a second configuration in which the buttress is uncoupled from the applicator assembly, wherein the sacrificial tab is removed from the applicator assembly in the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Standard Bariatrics, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam R. Dunki-Jacobs, Jonathan R. Thompson, Caleb J. Hayward
  • Patent number: 11911044
    Abstract: A clamp for a medical procedure includes a first clamp member, a second clamp member, a hinge, a biasing member, a shaft, and an actuator. The hinge couples the first ends of the first and second clamp members such that the first clamp member is pivotable relative to the second clamp member. The biasing member couples the second ends of the first and second clamp members and is configured to apply a clamping force. The distal end of the shaft and the biasing member are fixedly coupled with at least one of the first clamp member or the second clamp member for a duration of the medical procedure. The actuator is operatively coupled with the biasing member such that the actuator selectively tensions the biasing member to provide the clamping force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan R. Thompson, Ryan Weitzel, Bennie Thompson, Richard P. Nuchols
  • Patent number: 11911033
    Abstract: An end effector includes an anvil and a cartridge. The anvil can include a plurality of staple pockets positioned on an anvil face. The cartridge can be configured to retain a plurality of staples. Each of the plurality of staples includes a first staple leg, a second staple leg, and a crown connecting the first staple leg and the second staple leg, and each has an open staple configuration where the first staple leg and the second staple leg are generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the crown and a closed staple configuration where a first tip of the first staple leg is bent in a first direction away from the longitudinal axis of the crown, and a second tip of the second staple leg is bent in a second direction away from the longitudinal axis of the crown, the first direction being different than the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Inventors: Adam R. Dunki-Jacobs, Jonathan R. Thompson, Richard P. Nuchols
  • Patent number: 11887202
    Abstract: A novel integration of practice management and photo management systems that also integrates patients' electronic medical records to provide a complete software solution for a medical practice. The present invention includes a method of patient image management comprising importing an image having an assigned date, filtering a patient list by appointments that occur on the assigned date, associating the image with a patient from the patient list, retrieving procedure information associated with the patient's appointment, and tagging the image with the procedure information. A corresponding computer system adapted to manage patient images is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: NexTech Systems, Inc
    Inventors: Christina M. Majeed, Donald R. Thompson, Christopher A. Haag, Kamal N. Majeed, Sameer Dohle
  • Patent number: 11879985
    Abstract: A method and system for determining center coordinates of a circular arc uses a position sensor, such as a GPS receiver, for receiving position coordinates for a plurality of points along the circular arc. The position coordinates for the plurality of points are then processed using an algorithm developed based on the geometric relationship for a cone inscribed in a sphere, with the sphere representing the Earth, the position coordinates defining points along a base perimeter of the cone, and an apex of the cone being located at the center of the Earth. A regression model is used to determine the center coordinates of the circular arc in a three-dimensional coordinate system without converting the position coordinates into two-dimensional coordinates. The method and system can be used to determine center coordinates for a center pivot sprinkler monitoring system or a vehicle guidance system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Inventor: Dane R Thompson
  • Patent number: 11871927
    Abstract: Embodiments include an end effector including an anvil, the anvil having an anvil face, an anvil blade channel defined by the anvil face, a first pocket row of first row staple pockets, a second pocket row of second row staple pockets, a third pocket row of third row staple pockets, a fourth pocket row of fourth row staple pockets, a fifth pocket row of fifth row staple pockets, a sixth pocket row of sixth row staple pockets, a cartridge having a a cartridge face defining a cartridge blade channel, the cartridge being configured to retain a plurality of staples, and a blade, the blade having a cutting edge, where the blade is movable from a first position at a distal end of the cartridge to a second position at a proximal end of the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventors: Adam R. Dunki-Jacobs, Jonathan R. Thompson, Richard P. Nuchols
  • Patent number: 11834577
    Abstract: A composition includes specific amounts of a reinforcing filler and a copolycarbonate containing bisphenol A carbonate units and second carbonate units of the formula wherein Ra, Rb, R3, R4, j, p, and q are defined herein. The composition is useful for fabricating articles that exhibit a desirable balance of heat resistance, printability in large format additive manufacturing, and good surface appearance in printed parts. Also described is a method of additive manufacturing utilizing the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.
    Inventors: Eddie Kebin Geng, Rabeh Elleithy, Timothy Allessio, Peter Vollenberg, Walter R. Thompson, David Voorde
  • Publication number: 20230358899
    Abstract: A method and system for determining center coordinates of a circular arc uses a position sensor, such as a GPS receiver, for receiving position coordinates for a plurality of points along the circular arc. The position coordinates for the plurality of points are then processed using an algorithm developed based on the geometric relationship for a cone inscribed in a sphere, with the sphere representing the Earth, the position coordinates defining points along a base perimeter of the cone, and an apex of the cone being located at the center of the Earth. A regression model is used to determine the center coordinates of the circular arc in a three-dimensional coordinate system without converting the position coordinates into two-dimensional coordinates. The method and system can be used to determine center coordinates for a center pivot sprinkler monitoring system or a vehicle guidance system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventor: Dane R. Thompson
  • Patent number: 11708659
    Abstract: A hinge for a laundry treating appliance has a housing having a portion received by an aperture in the shroud. The housing also has a first end comprising a mouth adapted to couple with the shroud. The hinge further has a bracket that has a first end connected to the lid and a second end fastened to the housing and the bracket is received in the aperture in the shroud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan L. Allen, Andria Bauman, James J. Collene, James Oddo, Eric Osler, Nick Sir Louis, Philip R. Thompson, Igor Viveiros
  • Publication number: 20230172738
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of an apparatus and system for performing a sleeve gastrectomy. The apparatus can include a bougie for insertion into an interior of a stomach, the bougie having a proximal bougie end and a distal bougie end, an inflation lumen having a proximal lumen end and a distal lumen end, the inflation lumen extending from the proximal bougie end through the distal bougie end, a fluid delivery system coupled with the proximal lumen end, the fluid delivery system being operably configured to deliver positive pressure in a predetermined positive pressure range into the stomach, and a monitor coupled with the proximal lumen end operably configured for the monitoring of pressure or volume within the stomach. The bougie can be operably configured to define a resection line for the sleeve gastrectomy when the predetermined positive pressure range is achieved within the stomach.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan R. Thompson, Mark Steven Ortiz, Saylan James Lukas, Liam Clayton Groom
  • Publication number: 20230132795
    Abstract: A surgical instrument including a system for stopping a beam of the surgical instrument from impacting a distal pin when reversing a knife is disclosed. A knife assembly of the surgical instrument comprises the knife, the beam, and a firing nut. A firing lead screw can drive the firing nut distally and proximally. A firing screw compression spring extends along the firing lead screw and applies a load proximally on the firing nut when the firing nut is driven toward a distal end of the firing lead screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Adam R. Dunki-Jacobs, Mark S. Ortiz, Jonathan R. Thompson, Richard P. Nuchols, Caleb J. Hayward, Robert T. Means, III, Saylan J. Lukas