Patents by Inventor Thomas Anderson

Thomas Anderson 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).

  • IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FIXATION
    Publication number: 20160243350
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Vladimir Grubac, Matthew D. Bonner, Raymond W. Usher, Thomas A. Anderson, Arshad A. Alfoqaha
  • METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HOISTING OF AN ARTICULATED MACHINE
    Publication number: 20160236606
    Abstract: A method of controlling an articulated machine having a first frame and a second frame and travelling on a ground surface is provided. The method includes receiving a speed signal indicative of a speed of the articulated machine through a speed sensor by a controller. The method includes receiving an inclination signal indicative of an inclination of the ground surface through an inclination sensor by the controller. The method further includes receiving a payload signal indicative of a payload carried by the articulated machine through a payload sensor by the controller. The controller controls a hoisting of the second frame with respect to the first frame based on at least one of the speed signal, the inclination signal and the payload signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Schwartz, Ryan Thomas Anderson, Rodney Lee Menold
  • IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FIXATION
    Publication number: 20160228715
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew D. Bonner, Thomas A. Anderson, William A. Berthiaume, Noelle C. Hurtig
  • Selective androgen receptor modulators
    Patent number: 9328104
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of Formula 1, 2 or 3: wherein A is N or —CR0—, where R0 is hydrogen, C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc., Z is —CRe—, or, —N—, where Re is hydrogen, C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc.; R1 is hydrogen, C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc.; R2 are independently hydrogen or C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl; R3 and R4 are independently hydrogen, C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc.; R5 and R6 are independently hydrogen or C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc.; R8 is hydrogen, C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc.; R9 and R10 are independently hydrogen or C1-C6 linear or branched chain alkyl, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: James Thomas Anderson, Eugene Lvovich Piatnitski Chekler, Edmund L. Ellsworth, Bruce Kipp Erickson, Adam Matthew Gilbert, Anthony P. Ricketts, David P. Thompson, Rayomand Jal Unwalla, Patrick Robert Verhoest
  • SYNOPSIS VIDEO CREATION BASED ON VIDEO METADATA
    Publication number: 20160080835
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include systems and methods for automatically creating a compilation video from a source video based on metadata associated with the source video. For example, a method for creating a compilation video may include identifying a source video having a plurality of video frames; identifying metadata associated with the plurality of video frames of the source video; comparing the identified metadata with a machine-learned baseline feature set that indicates interesting metadata; determining that a first video frame of the plurality of video frames is associated with at least a portion of the interesting metadata; and creating the compilation video that includes the first frame of the plurality of video frames based on the first video frame being associated with the at least a portion of the interesting metadata.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Andreas von Sneidern, Thomas Anderson Keller, Mihnea Calin Pacurariu
  • SYNOPSIS VIDEO CREATION BASED ON RELEVANCE SCORE
    Publication number: 20160071549
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include systems and methods for automatically creating compilation videos from a source video based on metadata associated with the source video. For example, a method for creating a compilation video may include receiving a source video having a set of video frames, each video frame in the set of video frames having associated metadata; generating a relevance score for each video frame in the set of video frames based on the associated metadata; selecting a first video frame from the set of video frames based on a first relevance score for the first video frame; and creating the compilation video that includes the first video frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Andreas von Sneidern, Thomas Anderson Keller, Mihnea Calin Pacurariu
  • INTERVENTIONAL MEDICAL SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND COMPONENTS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160059002
    Abstract: A fixation member component, for example, employed by a relatively compact implantable medical device, includes a plurality of fingers; each finger includes a first segment extending from a fixed end of the corresponding finger, and a second segment extending from the corresponding first segment to a free end of the corresponding finger. Each first segment is elastically deformable from a relaxed to an extended condition, and from the relaxed to a compressed condition, and includes a peripheral portion and a central cut-out portion, framed by the peripheral portion. In the compressed condition, a free tip of the cut-out portion of some or all of the fingers may lodge against opposing tissue surfaces, via a spring force of the compressed fingers. Each second segment and cut-out portion is preferably configured to prevent penetration thereof within tissue at the implant site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Vladimir Grubac, Thomas A Anderson, Jonathan L Kuhn, Richard W. Swenson, Michael P Campbell
  • LEADLESS PACING SYSTEM INCLUDING SENSING EXTENSION
    Publication number: 20160015322
    Abstract: A leadless pacing system includes a leadless pacing device and a sensing extension extending from a housing of the leadless pacing device. The sensing extension includes one or more electrodes with which the leadless pacing device may sense electrical cardiac activity. The one or more electrodes of the sensing extension may be carried by a self-supporting body that is configured to passively position the one or more electrodes proximate or within a chamber of the heart other than the chamber in which the LPD is implanted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas A. Anderson, Todd J. Sheldon, Matthew D. Bonner, Noelle C. Neafus
  • LEADLESS PACING SYSTEM INCLUDING SENSING EXTENSION
    Publication number: 20160015287
    Abstract: A leadless pacing system includes a leadless pacing device and a sensing extension extending from a housing of the leadless pacing device. The sensing extension includes one or more electrodes with which the leadless pacing device may sense electrical cardiac activity. The one or more electrodes of the sensing extension may be carried by a self-supporting body that is configured to passively position the one or more electrodes proximate or within a chamber of the heart other than the chamber in which the LPD is implanted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas A Anderson, Todd J Sheldon, Matthew D Bonner, Noelle C Neafus
  • DOLLY FOR MOVING OBJECTS
    Publication number: 20150367874
    Abstract: A dolly capable of allowing relatively heavy and bulky objects to be easily manipulated and moved without adding significantly to the dimension of the object thereby allowing the object to be easily moved through conventional door openings. Preferably, the dolly comprises a first frame having generally vertical legs mechanically coupled to a generally horizontal brace and a second frame having generally vertical legs mechanically coupled to a generally horizontal brace such that the first frame and the second frame are in position on opposite sides of the object and the generally horizontal braces are positioned under corresponding edges of the object. The generally vertical legs of the first frame and the second frame when moved into a more vertical orientation operate to mechanically lift the generally horizontal braces to lift the object and allow the object to be transported to a desired location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventor: Thomas Anderson
  • TINE FIXATION COMPONENTS FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20150352353
    Abstract: A tine portion for an implantable medical device includes a hook segment and a distal segment terminated by a tissue-piercing tip, wherein the distal segment extends from the hook segment to the tip. The hook segment, which is elastically deformable from a pre-set curvature, has one of: a round cross-section and an elliptical cross-section, while the distal segment has a flattened, or approximately rectangular cross-section. One or a pair of the tine portions may be integrally formed, with a base portion, from a superelastic wire, wherein the base portion is configured to fixedly attach to the device, for example, being captured between insulative members of a fixation subassembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Kenneth D. Rys, Thomas A. Anderson, Vladimir Grubac, Jonathan L. Kuhn
  • POINT OF SALE PLATFORM FOR CONSUMER MEDIA INTERACTION
    Publication number: 20150332239
    Abstract: A point of sale system includes a host, an intermediate controller, a user interface device, and one or more peripheral devices. The intermediate controller includes an operating environment and is in communication with the host. The user interface device is associated with and in communication with the intermediate controller. The user interface includes a web browser and the intermediate controller includes a webserver, the webserver hosting one or more applications for interaction with a customer. The one or more peripheral devices are coupled to at least the intermediate controller via a bus. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Anderson, Bradford Reams Tedder, Douglas Brian Haddon
  • ACOUSTICALLY TRIGGERED THERAPY DELIVERY
    Publication number: 20150321016
    Abstract: A medical device system is configured to sense a physiological signal by a first device and generate a control signal by the first device in response to the physiological signal. An acoustical emitting device is controlled by the first device to emit an acoustical trigger signal in response to the control signal. A second device detects the acoustical trigger signal and delivers an automatic therapy to a patient in response to detecting the acoustical trigger signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Richard J O'Brien, James K Carney, Can Cinbis, Jonathan L Kuhn, Thomas A Anderson, Taylor R Anderson
  • Tine fixation components for implantable medical devices
    Patent number: 9119959
    Abstract: A tine portion for an implantable medical device includes a hook segment and a distal segment terminated by a tissue-piercing tip, wherein the distal segment extends from the hook segment to the tip. The hook segment, which is elastically deformable from a pre-set curvature, has one of: a round cross-section and an elliptical cross-section, while the distal segment has a flattened, or approximately rectangular cross-section. One or a pair of the tine portions may be integrally formed, with a base portion, from a superelastic wire, wherein the base portion is configured to fixedly attach to the device, for example, being captured between insulative members of a fixation subassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth D Rys, Thomas A Anderson, Vladimir Grubac, Jonathan L Kuhn
  • Dolly for moving objects
    Patent number: 9120495
    Abstract: A dolly capable of allowing relatively heavy and bulky objects to be easily manipulated and moved without adding significantly to the dimension of the object thereby allowing the object to be easily moved through conventional door openings. Preferably, the dolly comprises a first frame having generally vertical legs mechanically coupled to a generally horizontal brace and a second frame having generally vertical legs mechanically coupled to a generally horizontal brace such that the first frame and the second frame are in position on opposite sides of the object and the generally horizontal braces are positioned under corresponding edges of the object. The generally vertical legs of the first frame and the second frame when moved into a more vertical orientation operate to mechanically lift the generally horizontal braces to lift the object and allow the object to be transported to a desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Inventor: Thomas Anderson
  • Energetic modulation of nerves
    Patent number: 8986211
    Abstract: A method to deliver focused ultrasound energy from a position outside a skin of a patient to a nerve surrounding a blood vessel, includes placing the patient on a table in a substantially flat position, moving a transducer into a position inferior to ribs, superior to an iliac crest, and lateral to a spine of the patient, maintaining the transducer at the position relative to the patient, and delivering focused ultrasound energy through the skin of the patient without traversing bone, wherein the direction of the focused ultrasound is directed from a lower torso to an upper torso of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Kona Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gertner, David Perozek, Arash Sabet, Jimin Zhang, Thomas Anderson
  • IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FIXATION
    Publication number: 20150045868
    Abstract: Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew D. Bonner, Thomas A. Anderson, William A. Berthiaume, Noelle C. Hurtig
  • FIXATION FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20150039069
    Abstract: A tine portion for an implantable medical device includes a hook segment and a distal segment terminated by a tissue-piercing tip, wherein the distal segment extends from the hook segment to the tip. The hook segment, which is elastically deformable from a pre-set curvature, has one of: a round cross-section and an elliptical cross-section, while the distal segment has a flattened, or approximately rectangular cross-section. One or a pair of the tine portions may be integrally formed, with a base portion, from a superelastic wire, wherein the base portion is configured to fixedly attach to the device, for example, being captured between insulative members of a fixation subassembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth D. Rys, Thomas A. Anderson, Vladimir Grubac, Jonathan I. Kuhn
  • Aircraft, propulsion system, and inlet with supersonic compression
    Patent number: 8915061
    Abstract: A propulsion system and an aircraft that includes the propulsion system are provided. The propulsion system includes an engine and a cowling that surrounds at least a portion of the engine. The propulsion system also includes an inlet. The inlet includes a compression surface that is upstream and external to the cowling. The compression surface can slow air flow from a supersonic speed to a subsonic speed before the air flow enters the cowling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Jon Thomas Anderson, John D. Klinge, Kenneth J. Hajic, Zachary S. Davis
  • Vehicle warning light system and method
    Patent number: 8917171
    Abstract: This invention relates to an externally mounted vehicle warning light system and related method, employing an accelerometer illuminating different lights to indicate to other drivers whether a vehicle is accelerating, decelerating, coasting or braking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Inventors: J. Thomas Anderson, Christopher Broadwater