Patents by Inventor Thomas W. Kenny
Thomas W. Kenny 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).
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Publication number: 20230285561Abstract: This invention related to manufactured microbubbles, as well as methods of using manufactured microbubbles, for example, in medicinal applications. The invention pertains to the physical structure and materials of the microbubbles, as well as to methods for manufacturing microbubbles, methods for targeting microbubbles for specific medicinal applications, and methods for delivering microbubbles in medical treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Robert H. GRUBBS, Marshall L. STOLLER, Hoyong CHUNG, Alissa M. FITZGERALD, Thomas W. KENNY, Renee M. THOMAS
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Patent number: 11642410Abstract: This invention related to manufactured microbubbles, as well as methods of using manufactured microbubbles, for example, in medicinal applications. The invention pertains to the physical structure and materials of the microbubbles, as well as to methods for manufacturing microbubbles, methods for targeting microbubbles for specific medicinal applications, and methods for delivering microbubbles in medical treatment.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignees: California Institute of Technology, The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Robert H. Grubbs, Marshall L. Stoller, Hoyong Chung, Alissa M. Fitzgerald, Thomas W. Kenny, Renee M. Thomas
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Publication number: 20220088198Abstract: This invention related to manufactured microbubbles, as well as methods of using manufactured microbubbles, for example, in medicinal applications. The invention pertains to the physical structure and materials of the microbubbles, as well as to methods for manufacturing microbubbles, methods for targeting microbubbles for specific medicinal applications, and methods for delivering microbubbles in medical treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Robert H. Grubbs, Marshall L. Stoller, Hoyong Chung, Alissa M. Fitzgerald, Thomas W. Kenny, Renee M. Thomas
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Patent number: 11224655Abstract: This invention related to manufactured microbubbles, as well as methods of using manufactured microbubbles, for example, in medicinal applications. The invention pertains to the physical structure and materials of the microbubbles, as well as to methods for manufacturing microbubbles, methods for targeting microbubbles for specific medicinal applications, and methods for delivering microbubbles in medical treatment.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignees: California Institute of Technology, The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Robert H. Grubbs, Marshall Leedy Stoller, Hoyong Chung, Alissa M. Fitzgerald, Thomas W. Kenny, Renee M. Thomas
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Publication number: 20190282695Abstract: This invention related to manufactured microbubbles, as well as methods of using manufactured microbubbles, for example, in medicinal applications. The invention pertains to the physical structure and materials of the microbubbles, as well as to methods for manufacturing microbubbles, methods for targeting microbubbles for specific medicinal applications, and methods for delivering microbubbles in medical treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Robert H. Grubbs, Marshall Leedy Stoller, Hoyong Chung, Alissa M. Fitzgerald, Thomas W. Kenny, Renee M. Thomas
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Patent number: 10357565Abstract: This invention related to manufactured microbubbles, as well as methods of using manufactured microbubbles, for example, in medicinal applications. The invention pertains to the physical structure and materials of the microbubbles, as well as to methods for manufacturing microbubbles, methods for targeting microbubbles for specific medicinal applications, and methods for delivering microbubbles in medical treatment.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2018Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignees: California Institute of Technology, The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Robert H. Grubbs, Marshall L. Stoller, Hoyong Chung, Alissa M. Fitzgerald, Thomas W. Kenny, Renee M. Thomas
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Publication number: 20190038749Abstract: This invention related to manufactured microbubbles, as well as methods of using manufactured microbubbles, for example, in medicinal applications. The invention pertains to the physical structure and materials of the microbubbles, as well as to methods for manufacturing microbubbles, methods for targeting microbubbles for specific medicinal applications, and methods for delivering microbubbles in medical treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Robert H. Grubbs, Marshall L. Stoller, Hoyong Chung, Alissa M. Fitzgerald, Thomas W. Kenny, Renee M. Thomas
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Patent number: 10149906Abstract: This invention related to manufactured microbubbles, as well as methods of using manufactured microbubbles, for example, in medicinal applications. The invention pertains to the physical structure and materials of the microbubbles, as well as to methods for manufacturing microbubbles, methods for targeting microbubbles for specific medicinal applications, and methods for delivering microbubbles in medical treatment.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignees: California Institute of Technology, The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Robert H. Grubbs, Marshall L. Stoller, Hoyong Chung, Alissa M. Fitzgerald, Thomas W. Kenny, Renee M. Thomas
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Publication number: 20160367669Abstract: This invention related to manufactured microbubbles, as well as methods of using manufactured microbubbles, for example, in medicinal applications. The invention pertains to the physical structure and materials of the microbubbles, as well as to methods for manufacturing microbubbles, methods for targeting microbubbles for specific medicinal applications, and methods for delivering microbubbles in medical treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Robert H. Grubbs, Marshall L. Stoller, Hoyong Chung, Alissa M. Fitzgerald, Thomas W. Kenny, Renee M. Thomas
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Patent number: 8602092Abstract: A closed loop cooling system and apparatus for controlling a fluid flow rate through the closed loop cooling system, the apparatus comprising a heat exchanger coupled to at least one heat generating device for removing waste heat from the heat generating device, at least one pump for circulating the fluid, a heat rejector for receiving the fluid, at least one fan for removing waste heat from the heat rejector, at least one temperature sensor coupled to the heat generating device to measure the temperature value of the at least one heat generating device, and a controller electrically coupled to the at least one pump, the at least one fan, and the at least one temperature sensor for receiving the temperature value to selectively control the fluid flow rate and the air flow rate, based on the temperature value.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2006Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Cooligy, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Lenehan, Kenneth Goodson, Thomas W. Kenny, Mark Munch, Saroj Sahu
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Patent number: 8464781Abstract: A system for cooling a heat source includes a fluid heat exchanger, a pump, a thermoelectric device and a heat rejector. The thermoelectric device includes a cooling portion and a heating portion. The heat rejector is configured to be in thermal contact with at least a portion of the heating portion of the thermoelectric device. The pump is coupled with the fluid heat exchanger and configured to pass a fluid therethrough. The thermoelectric device is configured along with the heat exchanger in the cooling system.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2006Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Cooligy Inc.Inventors: Thomas W. Kenny, Mark Munch, Peng Zhou, James Gill Shook, Kenneth Goodson, Dave Corbin, Mark McMaster, James Lovette
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Publication number: 20130123781Abstract: This invention related to manufactured microbubbles, as well as methods of using manufactured microbubbles, for example, in medicinal applications. The invention pertains to the physical structure and materials of the microbubbles, as well as to methods for manufacturing microbubbles, methods for targeting microbubbles for specific medicinal applications, and methods for delivering microbubbles in medical treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: ROBERT H. GRUBBS, MARSHALL L. STOLLER, HOYONG CHUNG, ALISSA M. FITZGERALD, THOMAS W. KENNY, RENEE M. THOMAS
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Patent number: 7824098Abstract: Mechanical transducers such as pressure sensors, resonators or other frequency-reference devices are implemented under conditions characterized by different temperatures. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a combination of materials is implemented for mechanical transducer applications to mitigate temperature-related changes at or near a selected turnover temperature. In one application, a material property mismatch is used to facilitate single-anchor transducer applications, such as for resonators. Another application is directed to a Silicon-Silicon dioxide combination of materials.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2008Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Renata Melamud, Bongsang Kim, Matthew Hopcroft, Saurabh Chandorkar, Manu Agarwal, Thomas W. Kenny
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Patent number: 7806586Abstract: Mechanical transducers such as pressure sensors, resonators or other frequency-reference devices are implemented under conditions characterized by different temperatures. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a combination of materials is implemented for mechanical transducer applications to mitigate temperature-related changes. In one application, a material property mismatch is used to facilitate single-anchor transducer applications, such as for resonators. Another application is directed to a Silicon-Silicon dioxide combination of materials.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2006Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Renata Melamud, Bongsang Kim, Matt Hopcroft, Saurabh Chandorkar, Manu Agarwal, Thomas W. Kenny
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Patent number: 7591302Abstract: A method of and apparatus for cooling heat-generating devices in a cooling system is disclosed. The apparatus includes various sensors, control schemes and thermal models, to control pump flow rates and fan flow rates to minimize power consumption, fan noise, and noise transients. The apparatus further includes at least one heat-generating device, at least one heat exchanger, and at least one heat rejector. The apparatus can also include many pumps and fans. The method includes controlling a fluid flow rate of at least one pump and an air flow rate of at least one fan, in a cooling system for cooling at least one device. The method comprises the steps of: providing at least one temperature sensor coupled to measure a temperature value of each device; receiving the temperature value from each temperature sensor; and providing a controller to selectively control the fluid flow rate and the air flow rate, based on each temperature value.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2003Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Cooligy Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Lenehan, Kenneth Goodson, Thomas W. Kenny, Mark Munch, Saroj Sahu
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Publication number: 20080204173Abstract: Mechanical transducers such as pressure sensors, resonators or other frequency-reference devices are implemented under conditions characterized by different temperatures. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a combination of materials is implemented for mechanical transducer applications to mitigate temperature-related changes at or near a selected turnover temperature. In one application, a material property mismatch is used to facilitate single-anchor transducer applications, such as for resonators. Another application is directed to a Silicon-Silicon dioxide combination of materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2008Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: Renata Melamud, Bongsang Kim, Matthew Hopcroft, Saurabh Chandorkar, Manu Agarwal, Thomas W. Kenny
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Patent number: 7402029Abstract: A liquid cooling system utilizing minimal size and volume enclosures, air pockets, compressible objects, and flexible objects is provided to protect against expansion of water-based solutions when frozen. In such a system, pipes, pumps, and heat exchangers are designed to prevent cracking of their enclosures and chambers. Also described are methods of preventing cracking in a liquid cooling system. In all these cases, the system must be designed to tolerate expansion when water is frozen.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Cooligy Inc.Inventors: Mark Munch, Kenneth Goodson, David Corbin, Shulin Zeng, Thomas W. Kenny, James Gill Shook
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Patent number: 7344363Abstract: A liquid cooling system utilizing minimal size and volume enclosures, air pockets, compressible objects, and flexible objects is provided to protect against expansion of water-based solutions when frozen. In such a system, pipes, pumps, and heat exchangers are designed to prevent cracking of their enclosures and chambers. Also described are methods of preventing cracking in a liquid cooling system. In all these cases, the system must be designed to tolerate expansion when water is frozen.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2005Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Cooligy Inc.Inventors: Mark Munch, Kenneth Goodson, David Corbin, Shulin Zeng, Thomas W. Kenny, James Gill Shook
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Patent number: 7334630Abstract: Apparatus and methods according to the present invention utilize micropumps that are capable of generating high pressure and flow without moving mechanical parts and the associated generation of unacceptable electrical and acoustic noise, as well as the associated reduction in reliability. These micropumps are fabricated with materials and structures that improve performance, efficiency, and reduce weight and manufacturing cost relative to presently available micropumps. These micropumps also can allow for recapture of evolved gases and deposited materials, which may provide for long-term closed-loop operation. Apparatus and methods according to the present invention also allow active regulation of the temperature of the device through electrical control of the flow through the pump and can utilize multiple cooling loops to allow independent regulation of the spatial and temporal characteristics of the device temperature profiles. Novel enclosed microchannel structures are also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Kenneth E. Goodson, Chuan-Hua Chen, David E. Huber, Linan Jiang, Thomas W. Kenny, Jae-Mo Koo, Daniel J. Laser, James C. Mikkelsen, Juan G. Santiago, Evelyn Ning-Yi Wang, Shulin Zeng, Lian Zhang
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Patent number: 7316543Abstract: An electroosmotic micropump having a plurality of thin, closely-spaced, approximately planar, transversel aligned partitions formed in or on a substrate, among which electroosmotic flow (EOF) is generated. Electrodes are located within enclosed inlet and outlet manifolds on either side of the partition array. Inlet and outlet ports enable fluid to be pumped into and through the micropump and through an external friction load or head. Insulating layer coatings on the formed substrate limit substrate leakage current during pumping operation.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2003Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Kenneth E. Goodson, Thomas W. Kenny, Juan G. Santiago, Daniel J. Laser, Chuan-Hua Chen