Patents by Inventor Tom Crowley

Tom Crowley 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: 20180344003
    Abstract: A human-portable rotatable cosmetic dispenser (10, 30, 50). Dispensers (22, 32, 58) for a cosmetic product (26) are supported by a rotor (16, 34, 56) which can be spun about a base (14, 38, 52). The base and rotor combination may be formed as a fidget spinner (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Alex FOGELSON, Tom CROWLEY
  • Patent number: 7848812
    Abstract: The present invention is an implantable tissue stimulation therapy system, comprising an implantable tissue stimulation device including a power source of a known stored energy amount, a programmer communicably coupled to the device and adapted to propose one or more therapy parameters for the device, each therapy parameter having a known energy consumption associated therewith, wherein a predicted elective service date of the power source based on the one or more proposed therapy parameters and the known energy amount of the power source is automatically determined, and a display communicatively coupled to the activation device, the display being configured to indicate the predicted elective power source service date to an operator, wherein the operator may choose to select the one or more proposed therapy parameters based on the indicated predicted elective service date and the selected one or more therapy parameters are transmitted to the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: CVRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Crowley, Jeff Hagen
  • Publication number: 20090099625
    Abstract: The present invention is an implantable tissue stimulation therapy system, comprising an implantable tissue stimulation device including a power source of a known stored energy amount, a programmer communicably coupled to the device and adapted to propose one or more therapy parameters for the device, each therapy parameter having a known energy consumption associated therewith, wherein a predicted elective service date of the power source based on the one or more proposed therapy parameters and the known energy amount of the power source is automatically determined, and a display communicatively coupled to the activation device, the display being configured to indicate the predicted elective power source service date to an operator, wherein the operator may choose to select the one or more proposed therapy parameters based on the indicated predicted elective service date and the selected one or more therapy parameters are transmitted to the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Tom Crowley, Jeff Hagen
  • Publication number: 20070276459
    Abstract: Connection structures on an extra-vascular electrode lead body improve strain relief and strengthen the transition region where electrical conductors carried by the lead body are joined to individual electrodes at the distal end of the lead. The electrodes include structure or mechanisms for externally securing the electrode assembly to a body part. A first connection structure is located on the lead body proximal the electrodes to anchor the lead body to a first anchor location in the body that generally moves in concert with the body part. A second connection structure is located on the lead body proximal to the first connection structure to anchor the lead body to a second anchor location that is at least partially independent of movement of the body part. The first and second anchor location are offset by a distance that is less than a distance between the first and second connection structures to provide strain relief for the electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: CVRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Rossing, Stephen Bolea, David Mayer, Aaron Hjelle, Tom Crowley, Eric Irwin
  • Publication number: 20060004430
    Abstract: Connection structures on an extra-vascular electrode lead body improve strain relief and strengthen the transition region where electrical conductors carried by the lead body are joined to individual electrodes at the distal end of the lead. The electrodes include structure or mechanisms for externally securing the electrode assembly to a body part. A first connection structure is located on the lead body proximal the electrodes to anchor the lead body to a first anchor location in the body that generally moves in concert with the body part. A second connection structure is located on the lead body proximal to the first connection structure to anchor the lead body to a second anchor location that is at least partially independent of movement of the body part. The first and second anchor location are offset by a distance that is less than a distance between the first and second connection structures to provide strain relief for the electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Applicant: CVRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Rossing, Stephen Bolea, David Mayer, Aaron Hjelle, Tom Crowley, Eric Irwin
  • Patent number: 6590765
    Abstract: Computer housings with retractable expansion bay covers and methods for operating expansion bay covers. In one embodiment, a computer housing includes casing, a front bezel attached to the casing, and a retractable cover system attached to the casing and/or the front bezel. In one embodiment, the casing can have a side structure with a first side and a second side, and a front structure spanning across a front portion of the side structure. The front structure generally has a plurality of permanent drive bays and at least one expansion bay, and the front bezel generally has an opening for each permanent drive bay and an aperture for the expansion bays. The retractable cover system is slidably attached to the casing and/or the front bezel to selectively cover the expansion bay aperture. The cover system can include an internal track in the front bezel or along the side structure and a movable cover having a nub received in the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Tom Crowley
  • Patent number: 6452788
    Abstract: Computer housings with retractable expansion bay covers and methods for operating expansion bay covers. In one embodiment, a computer housing includes casing, a front bezel attached to the casing, and a retractable cover system attached to the casing and/or the front bezel. In one embodiment, the casing can have a side structure with a first side and a second side, and a front structure spanning across a front portion of the side structure. The front structure generally has a plurality of permanent drive bays and at least one expansion bay, and the front bezel generally has an opening for each permanent drive bay and an aperture for the expansion bays. The retractable cover system is slidably attached to the casing and/or the front bezel to selectively cover the expansion bay aperture. The cover system can include an internal track in the front bezel or along the side structure and a movable cover having a nub received in the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Tom Crowley
  • Publication number: 20020109966
    Abstract: Computer housings with retractable expansion bay covers and methods for operating expansion bay covers. In one embodiment, a computer housing includes casing, a front bezel attached to the casing, and a retractable cover system attached to the casing and/or the front bezel. In one embodiment, the casing can have a side structure with a first side and a second side, and a front structure spanning across a front portion of the side structure. The front structure generally has a plurality of permanent drive bays and at least one expansion bay, and the front bezel generally has an opening for each permanent drive bay and an aperture for the expansion bays. The retractable cover system is slidably attached to the casing and/or the front bezel to selectively cover the expansion bay aperture. The cover system can include an internal track in the front bezel or along the side structure and a movable cover having a nub received in the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventor: Tom Crowley