Patents by Inventor Thomas Hall

Thomas Hall 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).

  • APPLIANCE IMPROVEMENTS
    Publication number: 20170059234
    Abstract: The exemplary apparatus includes an appliance that combines the functions of a compact refrigerator, microwave oven and safe for use in facilities such as hotels and dormitories. Power is supplied through power control circuitry which avoids undesirable power conditions. The safe portion includes safe circuitry which includes an alarm enunciator which provides an audible alarm in the event of detection of a safe tamper condition. A removable encasement within a refrigerator body provides vibration isolation to minimize vibration of the refrigerator portion and connected items. An insulating sleeve extends in surrounding relation of refrigerator walls to reduce heat infiltration therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jim Estill, Gregory Allen Thomas Hall, Bryan Stuart Cunningham
  • Methods For Rapid Identification Of Pathogens In Humans And Animals
    Publication number: 20170044630
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of: identifying pathogens in biological samples from humans and animals, resolving a plurality of etiologic agents present in samples obtained from humans and animals, determining detailed genetic information about such pathogens or etiologic agents, and rapid detection and identification of bioagents from environmental, clinical or other samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: David J. Ecker, Richard H. Griffey, Rangarajan Sampath, Steven A. Hofstadler, John McNeil, Stanley T. Crooke, Lawrence B. Blyn, Raymond Ranken, Thomas A. Hall
  • RECEIVERS FOR ANALYZING AND DISPLAYING SENSOR DATA
    Publication number: 20170042487
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for processing, transmitting and displaying data received from an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor. The system may include a display device with at least one input device. In response to movement of or along the input device, the display device may change a glucose data output parameter and update an output of the display device using the changed output parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Eric Johnson, Michael Robert Mensinger, Peter C. Simpson, Thomas Hall, Hari Hampapuram, Kostyantyn Snisarenko, Eli Reihman, Holly Chico, Kassandra Constantine
  • Receivers for analyzing and displaying sensor data
    Patent number: 9504430
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for processing, transmitting and displaying data received from an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor. The system may include a display device with at least one input device. In response to movement of or along the input device, the display device may change a glucose data output parameter and update an output of the display device using the changed output parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Johnson, Michael Robert Mensinger, Peter C. Simpson, Thomas Hall, Hari Hampapuram, Kostyantyn Snisarenko, Eli Reihman, Holly Chico, Kassandra Constantine
  • Receivers for analyzing and displaying sensor data
    Patent number: 9498164
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for processing, transmitting and displaying data received from an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor. The system may include a display device with at least one input device. In response to movement of or along the input device, the display device may change a glucose data output parameter and update an output of the display device using the changed output parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Johnson, Michael Robert Mensinger, Peter C. Simpson, Thomas Hall, Hari Hampapuram, Kostyantyn Snisarenko, Eli Reihman, Holly Chico, Kassandra Constantine
  • Receivers for analyzing and displaying sensor data
    Patent number: 9498165
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for processing, transmitting and displaying data received from an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor. The system may include a display device with at least one input device. In response to movement of or along the input device, the display device may change a glucose data output parameter and update an output of the display device using the changed output parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Johnson, Michael Robert Mensinger, Peter C. Simpson, Thomas Hall, Hari Hampapuram, Kostyantyn Snisarenko, Eli Reihman, Holly Chico, Kassandra Constantine
  • BIOAGENT DETECTION SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20160325283
    Abstract: The present invention relates to portable systems and devices, and corresponding methods, for detecting bioagents. In particular, the present invention provides systems, devices, and methods that utilize one or more of a sample preparation component, sample analysis component employing broad range primers, and sample detection component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: David J. Ecker, Steven A. Hofstadler, Rangarajan Sampath, Lawrence B. Blyn, Thomas A. Hall, Mark W. Eshoo
  • INTERACTIVE PIANO TRAINING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160284228
    Abstract: A piano training device is described herein. The piano training device comprising a plurality of keys which may be illuminated by a light source associated with each key. The light source associated with each key is oriented such that the light source transmits light toward the front surface of the key. The key is further manufactured so that the light transmitted toward the front surface of the key is redirected to the top surface of the key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin Michael MCCARTHY, Jason Michael MCVEY, Jason Mark ERICSON, Zachary Edwin EVELAND, Mark TAYLOR, Thomas Hall RUSCHER, David CZARNECKI
  • Methods for concurrent identification and quantification of an unknown bioagent
    Patent number: 9447462
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the quantification of an unknown bioagent in a sample by amplification of nucleic acid of the bioagent, and concurrent amplification of a known quantity of a calibration polynucleotide from which are obtained a bioagent identifying amplicon and a calibration amplicon. Upon molecular mass analysis, mass and abundance data are obtained. The identity of the bioagent is then determined from the molecular mass of the bioagent identifying amplicon and the quantity of the identified bioagent in the sample is determined from the abundance data of the bioagent identifying amplicon and the abundance data of the calibration amplicon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: IBIS BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: David J. Ecker, Rangarajan Sampath, Lawrence B. Blyn, Steven A. Hofstadler, Thomas A. Hall
  • Methods for rapid identification of pathogens in humans and animals
    Patent number: 9416424
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of: identifying pathogens in biological samples from humans and animals, resolving a plurality of etiologic agents present in samples obtained from humans and animals, determining detailed genetic information about such pathogens or etiologic agents, and rapid detection and identification of bioagents from environmental, clinical or other samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: IBIS BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: David J. Ecker, Richard H. Griffey, Rangarajan Sampath, Steven A. Hofstadler, John McNeil, Stanley T. Crooke, Lawrence Blyn, Ray Ranken, Thomas A. Hall
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING ELECTRONIC SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160210226
    Abstract: A verification apparatus and method are disclosed for testing a device or system which is operable in a number of states through which it can transition in a multiplicity of different sequences. The method and apparatus disclosed include a set of functional modules which correspond to the states of the device or system under test and which may be activated in a large number of pseudorandom sequences. Each time a module of the verification apparatus is activated it causes the device or system under test to transition to the corresponding state. Thus, when the functional modules of the verification apparatus are activated in a given sequence, the corresponding states of the device or system under test are called in the same sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Giles Thomas Hall
  • Bioagent detection systems, devices, and methods
    Patent number: 9393564
    Abstract: The present invention relates to portable systems and devices, and corresponding methods, for detecting bioagents. In particular, the present invention provides systems, devices, and methods that utilize one or more of a sample preparation component, sample analysis component employing broad range primers, and sample detection component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: IBIS BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: David J. Ecker, Steven A. Hofstadler, Rangarajan Sampath, Lawrence B. Blyn, Thomas A. Hall, Mark W. Eshoo
  • USER INTERFACES FOR CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING
    Publication number: 20160183792
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein provides methods for presenting glucose level data. Glucose data for a patient may be received. A current glucose level and a rate of change of the current glucose level may be determined based on the received glucose data. A first interface may be displayed on a screen of a device. The first interface may include a unitary icon. The unitary icon may display the current glucose level and a visualization of the rate of change. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine Yerre Koehler, Esteban Cabrera, JR., Eric Cohen, Mark Dervaes, Rian Draeger, Sheryl Sadsarin Gaano, Thomas Hall, Paul Kramer, Shawn Larvenz, Michael Robert Mensinger, Paul Noble-Campbell, Andrew Attila Pal, Eli Reilhman, Brian Christopher Smith, Angela Marie Traven
  • USER INTERFACES FOR CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING
    Publication number: 20160113596
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein provides methods for presenting glucose level data. Glucose data for a patient may be received. A current glucose level and a rate of change of the current glucose level may be determined based on the received glucose data. A first interface may be displayed on a screen of a device. The first interface may include a unitary icon. The unitary icon may display the current glucose level and a visualization of the rate of change. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Katherine Yerre Koehler, Esteban Cabrera, JR., Eric Cohen, Mark Dervaes, Rian Draeger, Sheryl Sadsarin Gaano, Thomas Hall, Paul Kramer, Shawn Larvenz, Michael Robert Mensinger, Paul Noble-Campbell, Andrew Attila Pal, Eli Reihman, Brian Christopher Smith, Angela Marie Traven
  • USER INTERFACES FOR CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING
    Publication number: 20160113594
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein provides methods for presenting glucose level data. Glucose data for a patient may be received. A current glucose level and a rate of change of the current glucose level may be determined based on the received glucose data. A first interface may be displayed on a screen of a device. The first interface may include a unitary icon. The unitary icon may display the current glucose level and a visualization of the rate of change. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Katherine Yerre Koehler, Esteban Cabrera, JR., Eric Cohen, Mark Dervaes, Rian Draeger, Sheryl Sadsarin Gaano, Thomas Hall, Paul Kramer, Shawn Larvenz, Michael Robert Mensinger, Paul Noble-Campbell, Andrew Attila Pal, Eli Reihman, Brian Christopher Smith, Angela Marie Traven
  • USER INTERFACES FOR CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING
    Publication number: 20160119210
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein provides methods for presenting glucose level data. Glucose data for a patient may be received. A current glucose level and a rate of change of the current glucose level may be determined based on the received glucose data. A first interface may be displayed on a screen of a device. The first interface may include a unitary icon. The unitary icon may display the current glucose level and a visualization of the rate of change. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Katherine Yerre Koehler, Esteban Cabrera, JR., Eric Cohen, Mark Dervaes, Rian Draeger, Sheryl Sadsarin Gaano, Thomas Hall, Paul Kramer, Shawn Larvenz, Michael Robert Mensinger, Paul Noble-Campbell, Andrew Attila Pal, Eli Reihman, Brian Christopher Smith, Angela Marie Traven
  • Nested Expandable Sleeve Implant
    Publication number: 20160106490
    Abstract: An expandable implant for treating bone preferably in a minimally invasive manner includes a preferably cylindrical core element extending along a longitudinal axis and preferably a plurality of nestable, expandable sleeves extending along a longitudinal axis for placement radially about the core element. The plurality of nestable sleeves are sequentially insertable over the core element in such a manner that a first nestable sleeve is inserted over the core element and each subsequently inserted nestable sleeve is received between the core element and the previously inserted nestable sleeve such that the insertion of each additional sleeve causes each previously inserted sleeve to outwardly expand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventor: Harry Thomas Hall
  • RECEIVERS FOR ANALYZING AND DISPLAYING SENSOR DATA
    Publication number: 20160103604
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for processing, transmitting and displaying data received from an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor. The system may include a display device with at least one input device. In response to movement of or along the input device, the display device may change a glucose data output parameter and update an output of the display device using the changed output parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Eric Johnson, Michael Robert Mensinger, Peter C. Simpson, Thomas Hall, Hari Hampapuram, Kostyantyn Snisarenko, Eli Reihman, Holly Chico, Kassandra Constantine
  • RECEIVERS FOR ANALYZING AND DISPLAYING SENSOR DATA
    Publication number: 20160100807
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for processing, transmitting and displaying data received from an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor. The system may include a display device with at least one input device. In response to movement of or along the input device, the display device may change a glucose data output parameter and update an output of the display device using the changed output parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Eric Johnson, Michael Robert Mensinger, Peter C. Simpson, Thomas Hall, Hari Hampapuram, Kostyantyn Snisarenko, Eli Reihman, Holly Chico, Kassandra Constantine
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LEVERAGING SMARTPHONE FEATURES IN CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING
    Publication number: 20160066843
    Abstract: The present embodiments harness a wide variety of capabilities of modern smartphones, and combine these capabilities with information from a continuous glucose monitor to provide diabetics and related people with more information than the continuous glucose monitor can provide by itself. The increased information provides the diabetic with an increased likelihood of good diabetes management for better health.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Robert Mensinger, Naresh C. Bhavaraju, Leif Bowman, Alexandra Lynn Carlton, David DeRenzy, Arturo Garcia, lndirawati Gauba, Ashley Hall, Thomas Hall, Hari Hampauram, Murrad Kazalbash, Aarthi Mahalingam, Jack Pryor, Anna Leigh Rack-Gomer, Eli Reihman, Kenneth San Vicente, Peter C. Simpson, Alexander Steele, Jorge Valdes, Michael J. Estes, Eric Cohen