Patents by Inventor S. Christensen

S. Christensen 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: 20200012829
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a self-describing fiducial includes a communication element that optically communicates navigation-aiding information. The navigation-aiding information may include a position of the self-describing fiducial with respect to one or more coordinate systems and the communication element communicates the navigation-aiding information to one or more navigating objects in the vicinity of the self-describing fiducial. In another embodiment, the communication element is further configured to communicate supplementary information describing a spatial relationship between the self-describing fiducial and the surrounding environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: Canyon Navigation, LLC
    Inventors: Morgan E. Davidson, Randall S. Christensen, Richard C. Robinson
  • Patent number: 10426685
    Abstract: A mobile patient bed may be used for moving a patient between at least two locations during a medical procedure. The mobile patient bed may comprise an interface configured to selectively couple the mobile patient bed to at least one medical system and at least one processor configured to receive a medical system command via the interface and process the medical system command when the mobile patient bed is coupled to the at least one medical system, receive and process a user command when the mobile patient bed is not coupled to the at least one medical system, and refrain from processing the user command when the mobile patient bed is coupled to the at least one medical system. The mobile patient bed may also comprise a seat and a plurality of motors configured to independently position the seat along a plurality of axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: OPTIMEDICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven S. Christensen, Antonio D. Lucero, Brian Riley, Eric B. Lafay, David D. Scott
  • Patent number: 10417469
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a self-describing fiducial includes a communication element that optically communicates navigation-aiding information. The navigation-aiding information may include a position of the self-describing fiducial with respect to one or more coordinate systems and the communication element communicates the navigation-aiding information to one or more navigating objects in the vicinity of the self-describing fiducial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Inventors: Morgan E. Davidson, Randall S. Christensen, Richard C. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20190177353
    Abstract: The present invention relates to iron complex compounds for therapeutic use which are low in arsenic, chromium, lead, cadmium, mercury and/or aluminum, compositions thereof and processes for preparing said iron complex compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Tobias S. CHRISTENSEN, Hans B. ANDREASEN
  • Publication number: 20180177659
    Abstract: A mobile patient bed may be used for moving a patient between at least two locations during a medical procedure. The mobile patient bed may comprise an interface configured to selectively couple the mobile patient bed to at least one medical system and at least one processor configured to receive a medical system command via the interface and process the medical system command when the mobile patient bed is coupled to the at least one medical system, receive and process a user command when the mobile patient bed is not coupled to the at least one medical system, and refrain from processing the user command when the mobile patient bed is coupled to the at least one medical system. The mobile patient bed may also comprise a seat and a plurality of motors configured to independently position the seat along a plurality of axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Steven S. Christensen, Antonio D. Lucero, Brian Riley, Eric B. Lafay, David D. Scott
  • Publication number: 20180133335
    Abstract: Iron carbohydrate complex for treatment of fetal metal deficiency Disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an iron carbohydrate complex for use in a method for treatment or prevention of an iron deficiency of a fetus or an infant, wherein the iron carbohydrate complex is administered to the mother of the fetus or infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Pharmacosmos Holding A/S
    Inventors: Lars Lykke THOMSEN, Tobias S. CHRISTENSEN, Hans ANDREASEN
  • Patent number: 9901503
    Abstract: A mobile patient bed may be used for moving a patient between at least two locations during a medical procedure. The mobile patient bed may comprise an interface configured to selectively couple the mobile patient bed to at least one medical system and at least one processor configured to receive a medical system command via the interface and process the medical system command when the mobile patient bed is coupled to the at least one medical system, receive and process a user command when the mobile patient bed is not coupled to the at least one medical system, and refrain from processing the user command when the mobile patient bed is coupled to the at least one medical system. The mobile patient bed may also comprise a seat and a plurality of motors configured to independently position the seat along a plurality of axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: OPTIMEDICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven S. Christensen, Antonio D. Lucero, Brian Riley, Eric B. Lafay, David D. Scott
  • Publication number: 20180042960
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical composition comprising an iron carbohydrate complex for use in a method for treatment or prevention of Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) of a human patient, wherein the human patient prior to treatment has a magnetic resonance phase imaging of 0.02 radians above the average value of a control group in the substantia nigra, thalamus, putamen, orpallidum. The invention provides a higher probability for a RLS patient being treated to experience a relief in symptoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Pharmacosmos Holding A/S
    Inventors: Lars Lykke THOMSEN, Tobias S. CHRISTENSEN, Hans ANDREASEN
  • Publication number: 20170333470
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an iron carbohydrate complex for use in a method of increasing the blood haemoglobin concentration in a pregnant non-human mammal, wherein the pregnant non-human mammal having a blood haemoglobin level of 105 g/L or less, is administered one or more doses of iron carbohydrate complex comprising an amount of elemental iron of 1800 mg or more per dose. The method relates to the further effects of decreasing the rate of stillborn offsprings from a pregnant non-human mammal having a blood haemoglobin level of 105 g/L or less, increasing the blood haemoglobin concentration of offspring litters within 3 days from birth and/or weaning, or increasing the litter size in a subsequent parity of a non-human mammal having a blood haemoglobin level of 105 g/L or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: Pharmacosmos Holding A/S
    Inventors: Christian von der RECKE, Tobias S. CHRISTENSEN, Hans ANDREASEN, Lars Lykke THOMSEN
  • Publication number: 20170323129
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a self-describing fiducial includes a communication element that optically communicates navigation-aiding information. The navigation-aiding information may include a position of the self-describing fiducial with respect to one or more coordinate systems and the communication element communicates the navigation-aiding information to one or more navigating objects in the vicinity of the self-describing fiducial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Morgan E. Davidson, Randall S. Christensen, Richard C. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20170119610
    Abstract: A mobile patient bed may be used for moving a patient between at least two locations during a medical procedure. The mobile patient bed may comprise an interface configured to selectively couple the mobile patient bed to at least one medical system and at least one processor configured to receive a medical system command via the interface and process the medical system command when the mobile patient bed is coupled to the at least one medical system, receive and process a user command when the mobile patient bed is not coupled to the at least one medical system, and refrain from processing the user command when the mobile patient bed is coupled to the at least one medical system. The mobile patient bed may also comprise a seat and a plurality of motors configured to independently position the seat along a plurality of axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Steven S. Christensen, Antonio D. Lucero, Brian Riley, Eric B. Lafay, David D. Scott
  • Publication number: 20140023977
    Abstract: A heating assembly designed for reducing foodborne pathogens in bagged food products comprises a heat insulated treatment chamber, multiple high temperature natural gas fired furnaces, multiple insulated ductworks further comprising multiple sets of intake ducts and multiple sets of exhaust ducts, a cooling system that allows air to be controlled and supplied into the treatment chamber, multiple temperature sensor probes placed in the treatment chamber, the natural gas fired furnaces, and the bagged food products, a digital control system, and a computer program that monitors the temperature of each probe. A specially designed racking system with multiple levels allows multiple dry bags containing the food products to be stacked in a manner that rapidly and uniformly heat the food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Honeyville Grain, Inc.
    Inventor: Tyler S. Christensen
  • Publication number: 20140023757
    Abstract: A heating assembly designed for reducing foodborne pathogens in bagged food products comprises a heat insulated treatment chamber, multiple high temperature natural gas fired furnaces, multiple insulated ductworks further comprising multiple sets of intake ducts and multiple sets of exhaust ducts, a cooling system that allows air to be controlled and supplied into the treatment chamber, multiple temperature sensor probes placed in the treatment chamber, the natural gas fired furnaces, and the bagged food products, a digital control system, and a computer program that monitors the temperature of each probe. A specially designed racking system with multiple levels allows multiple dry bags containing the food products to be stacked in a manner that rapidly and uniformly heat the food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Honeyville Grain, Inc.
    Inventor: Tyler S. Christensen
  • Patent number: 8185592
    Abstract: A method and program product for preventing distribution of an e-mail message. The method includes generating an e-mail message to one or more recipients using an e-mail application installed on a sender e-mail client and selecting a non-distribution option provided by a non-distribution plug-in installed on the sender e-mail client. The method further includes encrypting the message using a recipient public key and a plug-in secret key provided by the plug-in before sending the message. Further, the method includes providing a hyperlink to a website for installing a correct version of the plug-in on a recipient e-mail client for decrypting and displaying the message. Moreover, the method includes decrypting the message using a recipient private key and using the plug-in secret key provided by the plug-in and modifying the recipient e-mail client, such that one or more distribution functions are disabled, preventing distribution of the message by the recipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Eric S. Christensen, Christopher J. Dawson, Barry M. Graham
  • Patent number: 8150785
    Abstract: A system, method and program product for processing a computational problem for a computing center having a plurality of computing resources. The system includes: a problem analytics system for generating a characterized problem description from an inputted computational problem using at least one of a keyword nonparametric inverse indexing or a nonparametric data structure analysis; a system for selecting a model that resembles the characterized problem description by comparing the characterized problem description with a set of models; and a system for generating a computing solution for running the inputted computational problem on the computing center based on a selected model and a set of environment factors associated with the computing center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Eric S. Christensen, Christopher J. Dawson, Barry Graham
  • Patent number: 8040582
    Abstract: A beam delivery system for treating target tissue that includes an input for receiving a light beam, a variable attenuator for providing variable attenuation of the light beam, a power and wavelength detection assembly, a spot size adjustment assembly, and a controller. The power and wavelength detection assembly measures the power level of the beam, and detects when unwanted wavelengths are present in the light beam. The spot size adjustment assembly selectively feeds the beam through different optical fibers to achieve different spot sizes of the beam. The controller controls the variable attenuator, the power and wavelength detection assembly, and the spot size adjustment assembly to achieve the desired power and wavelength, and beam spot size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Topcon Medical Laser Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Angeley, Steven S. Christensen, Michael J. Simoneau, Phillip H. Gooding
  • Patent number: D802542
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: OPTIMEDICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven S. Christensen, Antonio D. Lucero, Brian Riley, Eric B. Lafay, David D. Scott, Michelle SanPedro, Raymond B. Cota, Qi Wu, Jeffrey A. Golda
  • Patent number: D804038
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: OPTIMEDICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven S. Christensen, Antonio D. Lucero, Brian Riley, Eric B. Lafay, David D. Scott, Michelle SanPedro, Raymond B. Cota, Qi Wu, Jeffrey A. Golda
  • Patent number: D826410
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Optimedica Corporation
    Inventors: Steven S. Christensen, Antonio D. Lucero, Brian Riley, Eric B. Lafay, David D. Scott, Michelle SanPedro, Raymond B. Cota, Qi Wu, Adam K. Hoopai, Jeffrey A. Golda
  • Patent number: D857210
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: OPTIMEDICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven S. Christensen, Antonio D. Lucero, Brian Riley, Eric B. Lafay, David D. Scott, Michelle SanPedro, Raymond B. Cota, Qi Wu, Jeffrey A. Golda