Patents by Inventor Steven D. Thompson

Steven D. 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: 12171488
    Abstract: A novel catheter is disclosed comprising an electrode array that is capable of switching between a sensing configuration for sensing electrical signals of biological tissue and an ablation configuration for delivery of ablation energy at a region of interest. Irrigation ports are interlaced within the electrode array to vent irrigant during an ablation procedure to; prevent excessive heating, charring of tissue, coagulation of blood, and allow for efficient delivery of ablation therapy for maximum therapy efficacy. The novel catheter includes a plurality of splines with linear portions wherein the electrodes of the electrode array are disposed. The splines are connected by connectors which include one or more bends capable of storing potential energy when the bends are elastically deformed, enabling collapse and expansion of the catheter in a sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: PhysCade, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjiv M. Narayan, Dylan R. Montgomery, Steven D. Thompson, Jonathan S. Ciulla, Peter J. D'Aquanni, Andy E. Denison, Melissa Donovan-Green, Jose Alvarado, Mahmood I. Alhusseini, Bret A. Herscher
  • Patent number: 12144637
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and techniques are disclosed for managing electrical stimulation therapy and/or sensing of physiological signals such as brain signals. For example, a system may assist a clinician in identifying one or more electrode combinations for sensing a brain signal. In another example, a user interface may display brain signal information and values of a stimulation parameter at least partially defining electrical stimulation delivered to a patient when the brain signal information was sensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Evan D. Schnell, Scott R. Stanslaski, Ilan D. Gordon, Steven M. Goetz, Hijaz M. Haris, Eric J. Panken, Timothy R. Abraham, Thomas L. Chouinard, Susan Heilman Kilbane, Karan Chitkara, Christopher M. Arnett, Alicia W. Thompson, Kevin C. Johnson, Ankush Thakur, Lukas Valine, Christopher L. Pulliam, Brady N. Fetting, Rucha Gokul G. Samant, Andrew H. Houchins, Caleb C. Zarns
  • Patent number: 12066073
    Abstract: A spring system that includes an adjustable spring system that is operated by a motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: BARNES GROUP INC.
    Inventors: Adrian A. Vine, Robert D. Thompson, Steven F. Rockow, Christopher T. Reynard, Jack W. Adoline, Phillip A. McConnell
  • Publication number: 20240117580
    Abstract: Guardrail, guardrail terminal, and support post designs that improve control of a vehicle during collisions are described. The disclosed designs also reduce the likelihood of intrusion into vehicle systems and the occupant compartment(s). Embodiments include folding and/or flattening of the guardrail and controlling the folded and flattened guardrail to avoid intrusion into the vehicle. Other embodiments include containing the guardrail in an impact head of a guardrail terminal, which also avoids vehicle intrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Sicking Safety Systems LLC
    Inventors: Dean L. SICKING, Dakotah SICKING, Steven D. THOMPSON, Kenneth WALLS, Kevin D. SCHRUM, Joseph SCHWERTZ, David LITTLEFIELD, Andrew DAMERON
  • Patent number: 11846077
    Abstract: Guardrail, guardrail terminal, and support post designs that improve control of a vehicle during collisions are described. The disclosed designs also reduce the likelihood of intrusion into vehicle systems and the occupant compartment(s). Embodiments include folding and/or flattening of the guardrail and controlling the folded and flattened guardrail to avoid intrusion into the vehicle. Other embodiments include containing the guardrail in an impact head of a guardrail terminal, which also avoids vehicle intrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Sicking Safety Systems LLC
    Inventors: Dean L. Sicking, Dakotah Sicking, Steven D. Thompson, Kenneth Walls, Kevin D. Schrum, Joseph Schwertz, David Littlefield, Andrew Dameron
  • Publication number: 20230069692
    Abstract: Guardrail, guardrail terminal, and support post designs that improve control of a vehicle during collisions are described. The disclosed designs also reduce the likelihood of intrusion into vehicle systems and the occupant compartment(s). Embodiments include folding and/or flattening of the guardrail and controlling the folded and flattened guardrail to avoid intrusion into the vehicle. Other embodiments include containing the guardrail in an impact head of a guardrail terminal, which also avoids vehicle intrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Sicking Safety Systems LLC
    Inventors: Dean L. Sicking, Dakotah Sicking, Steven D. Thompson, Kenneth Walls, Kevin D. Schrum, Joseph Schwertz, David Littlefield, Andrew Dameron
  • Publication number: 20230049942
    Abstract: A novel catheter is disclosed comprising an electrode array that is capable of switching between a sensing configuration for sensing electrical signals of biological tissue and an ablation configuration for delivery of ablation energy at a region of interest. Irrigation ports are interlaced within the electrode array to vent irrigant during an ablation procedure to; prevent excessive heating, charring of tissue, coagulation of blood, and allow for efficient delivery of ablation therapy for maximum therapy efficacy. The novel catheter includes a plurality of splines with linear portions wherein the electrodes of the electrode array are disposed. The splines are connected by connectors which include one or more bends capable of storing potential energy when the bends are elastically deformed, enabling collapse and expansion of the catheter in a sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Sanjiv M. Narayan, Dylan R. Montgomery, Steven D. Thompson, Jonathan S. Ciulla, Peter J. D'Aquanni, Andy E. Denison, Melissa Donovan-Green, Jose Alvarado, Mahmood I. Alhusseini, Bret A. Herscher
  • Patent number: 11466415
    Abstract: Guardrail, guardrail terminal, and support post designs that improve control of a vehicle during collisions are described. The disclosed designs also reduce the likelihood of intrusion into vehicle systems and the occupant compartment(s). Embodiments include folding and/or flattening of the guardrail and controlling the folded and flattened guardrail to avoid intrusion into the vehicle. Other embodiments include containing the guardrail in an impact head of a guardrail terminal, which also avoids vehicle intrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventors: Dean L. Sicking, Dakotah Sicking, Blake A. Feltman, Steven D. Thompson, Kenneth Walls, Kevin D. Schrum, Joseph Schwertz, David Littlefield, Andrew Dameron
  • Publication number: 20200190754
    Abstract: Guardrail, guardrail terminal, and support post designs that improve control of a vehicle during collisions are described. The disclosed designs also reduce the likelihood of intrusion into vehicle systems and the occupant compartment(s). Embodiments include folding and/or flattening of the guardrail and controlling the folded and flattened guardrail to avoid intrusion into the vehicle. Other embodiments include containing the guardrail in an impact head of a guardrail terminal, which also avoids vehicle intrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Dean L. Sicking, Dakotah Sicking, Blake A. Feltman, Steven D. Thompson, Kenneth Walls, Kevin D. Schrum, Joseph Schwertz, David Littlefield, Andrew Dameron