Thompson, MN
Amy E. Thompson, Coon Rapids, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120046642 | OPTICAL DETECTOR FOR USE IN THERAPY - Activation of an enzyme in a bodily fluid is detected based on the amount of cleavage of a substrate for the enzyme. The substrate is tagged with two fluorescent dyes—a donor and an acceptor. The tagged substrate is presented to the bodily fluid. A device emits energy at a first wavelength into the bodily fluid, and detects energy at second and third wavelengths emitted by the dyes in response to the energy at the first wavelength. Prior to enzymatic cleavage of the substrate, the acceptor emits energy at the third wavelength in response to energy at the second wavelength received through fluorescent resonant energy transfer (FRET) from the donor. After enzymatic cleavage of the substrate, the donor emits energy at the second wavelength. The device can determine the concentration of activated enzyme within the bodily fluid based on the relative intensities of energy at the second and third wavelengths. | 02-23-2012 |
Amy Elizabeth Thompson, Coon Rapids, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090270962 | PASSIVE FIXATION MEDICAL ELECTRICAL LEAD - An implantable passive fixation lead is disclosed. The passive fixation lead comprises an elongate lead body having at least one elongate conductive element. The lead body includes a proximal end and a distal end. A support member has a first surface and a second surface. The second surface is coupled to the distal end of the lead body. A linking material is coupled to the first surface of the support member. A bioadhesive material is coupled to the linking material. A removable cover is placed over the bioadhesive material. | 10-29-2009 |
Andrew J. Thompson, Lakeville, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100019035 | ARTICLE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - The present disclosure includes methods and systems for identifying articles. One method embodiment includes positioning a number of movable Faraday screens in particular locations relative to a number of different stages in a laundering process, and moving a mobile electronic identification device (EID) reader past the locations. | 01-28-2010 |
Anthony Thompson, Faribault, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090119051 | Method and Apparatus for Verifying Scale Calibration - An apparatus and method are provided in order to verify the calibration on the fluid handling system. A magnet coupled to the scale is used to attach a precalibrated weight so that a controller in the system can determine if the scale needs to be calibrated. This way a storage tank does not need to be removed in order to check the calibration of the scale. The system can be locked down if the calibration is not within the predetermined calibration tolerance. | 05-07-2009 |
20100193454 | Display Hanger for Through Hole Attachment - A display hanger is provided to display a tool on a display rack. The display hanger includes a tab and socket. The hanger is configured to couple with the socket and the socket is configured to couple with a portion of the tool. The hanger and the socket are received within a hole in the portion of the tool. | 08-05-2010 |
Bryan Thompson, Coon Rapids, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120072638 | SINGLE STEP PROCESSING OF MEMORY MAPPED ACCESSES IN A HYPERVISOR - Trapping and/or processing of read/write accesses to hardware devices represented to the host through a memory mapped space may be performed without knowledge of the processor's instruction set or semantics of the processor's instructions. A single step routine may be executed to recognize page faults occurring from read/write accesses to emulated memory pages and causing the guest to retry the operation on a single step buffer. The hypervisor may perform post-operation processing on the single step buffer after the guest retries and completes the read or write access. For example, on a read request, the single step routine may place the guest value in the single step buffer for reading by the guest on a retry operation. On a write request, the single step routine may direct the guest to retry the write operation into the single step buffer. After the retry operation the single step routine may read the guest value from the single step buffer and place the guest value in a register of an appropriate emulated system. | 03-22-2012 |
Chad Aaron Thompson, Farmington, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110160109 | METHOD OF LUBRICATING CONVEYORS USING OIL IN WATER EMULSIONS - The present disclosure generally relates to a method for lubricating conveyors using lubricant compositions with oil in water emulsions. The emulsion can be a lipophilic compound and an emulsifier. In an embodiment, the method includes applying a lubricant composition to the articulating chain and pin joint of the chain of a conveyor wherein the conveyor transports objects weighing more than about 15 kilograms, and the lubricant composition comprises an oil in water emulsion where at least one oil is not a silicone compound. | 06-30-2011 |
20120073907 | CONVEYOR LUBRICANTS INCLUDING EMULSIONS AND METHODS EMPLOYING THEM - The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition in a “semi-dry” mode. | 03-29-2012 |
20130071170 | Two-Part, Touchless Mixing with Collapsible Bellows Container/Connector - The present invention is both a method and an apparatus for utilizing a container/connector | 03-21-2013 |
Chad Allen Thompson, Holdingford, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100151780 | APPARATUS FOR CUTTING ELONGATED MEAT - An apparatus for cutting elongated meat includes a frame that has a longitudinal axis and a motor proximate the frame. At least two generally circular blades are rotatably mounted to the frame each about a respective blade axis. Each blade axis is generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The blades axes are positioned generally on an imaginary plane generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The blades are rotated by the motor and cut the elongated meat when the elongated meat is placed generally collinear with the longitudinal axis and contacts the blades. | 06-17-2010 |
Charles Todd Thompson, Deephaven, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130297600 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHRONOLOGICAL TAG CORRELATION AND ANIMATION - Systems and methods for facilitating the comprehension and awareness of electronic content dynamically changing over time through the movement of tags across defined intervals are herein disclosed. The systems and methods include a fetching engine that requests the content using a web service; a chronological tag assembler that selects the documents from the time-stamped document repository for the defined intervals, and creates information associated with tags within the documents in tag tables; and a tag cloud canvas that accepts the tag table information from the chronological tag assembler, determines the placement of the tags in the tag cloud canvas using the tag table information, and renders animation of the tags in the tag cloud canvas to a display device. | 11-07-2013 |
20130339248 | UBIQUITOUS PURCHASE PROCUREMENT APPARATUS - A system for facilitating paperless gifting and purchasing may include a server having computer implemented instructions stored thereon for performing the operations of receiving a first image, analyzing the first image for suitability as an identifier for a transaction, generating and issuing a validation code, receiving a transaction packet, and storing the transaction packet in association with the first image on the server. The instructions may separately or additionally include receiving a first image and transaction information relating to an attempted purchase, searching the server by comparing the first image to a plurality of images stored on the server, retrieving a transaction packet associated with a matching image, the matching image being identified amongst the plurality of images when the first image matches one of the plurality of images, comparing the transaction information to information in the transaction packet, and selectively approving the purchase based on the comparison. | 12-19-2013 |
Craig Thompson, Inver Grove Hieghts, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090242712 | SURFACE MOUNT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Herein are disclosed systems and methods and assemblies for mounting an accessory base to a surface (e.g., a wall surface). The systems comprise a mounting bracket which can be attached to the surface by a double-faced adhesive such as a stretch-releasing adhesive. The accessory base can be attached to the mounting bracket. | 10-01-2009 |
Craig Thompson, Inver Grove Heights, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090068632 | Mountable writing assembly - A mountable writing assembly includes a cover member, a visually transparent writing member, a replaceable sheet for displaying personalized information or images, and a backing member removably retained in the cover member. A method of allowing a user to create a customized dry-erase board is also disclosed. | 03-12-2009 |
20090294034 | METHODS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR ATTACHING ARTICLES TO SURFACES - Herein are disclosed methods and assemblies for mounting an article to a surface by a double-faced adhesive. At least one spacer is used that is deflectable upon the application of sufficient force. When in a first, undeflected condition, the spacer provides sufficient space between the mounting surface and the double-faced adhesive such that the double-faced adhesive does not contact the mounting surface, thus the position of the article can be adjusted. When in a second, deflected condition, the spacer allows the double-faced adhesive to contact the mounting surface such that a bond can be established between the double-faced adhesive and the mounting surface. | 12-03-2009 |
20110061790 | METHODS AND KITS FOR ATTACHING ARTICLES TO SURFACES - Herein are disclosed methods and assemblies for mounting an article to a surface by a double-faced adhesive. At least one spacer is used that is deflectable upon the application of sufficient force. When in a first, undeflected condition, the spacer provides sufficient space between the mounting surface and the double-faced adhesive such that the double-faced adhesive does not contact the mounting surface, thus the position of the article can be adjusted. When in a second, deflected condition, the spacer allows the double-faced adhesive to contact the mounting surface such that a bond can be established between the double-faced adhesive and the mounting surface. | 03-17-2011 |
Craig A. Thompson, Forest Lake, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100290034 | Inspection Lamp and Method for Facilitating Rapid Paper Currency Examination and Authentication - A currency inspection instrument has a housing with upper and lower ends, a front and rear portion and a light source is provided at or near the lower end of the housing to direct light upwardly. A light shield is provided as a part of the housing between the light source and the user. A rearward facing reflector is provided inside a front portion of the light shield and forward facing reflector is provided at the rear of the housing above the shield. An inclined elliptical stage is defined by the upper edge of the shield and by the upper end of the forward facing reflector so as to orient or support the paper currency that is to be inspected. In accordance with the method of the invention, a positionable light source is provided. A shield is located between the light source and the eye of the observer. A diffuse light reflector is provided on the opposite side of the light source from the observer and an inclined opening comprising an edge of the shield and the diffuse light reflector is provided as an upper edge of the housing to define a forwardly facing inspection stage for the currency being examined. The housing of the instrument is positionably supported and during use is raised or lowered or tipped about a horizontal axis toward or away from the observer so that the light source is not in the line of sight to prevent the light from the source from shining directly into the eyes of the user while currency is being examined. | 11-18-2010 |
Craig D. Thompson, Inver Grove Heights, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100108835 | METHODS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR MOUNTING ARTICLES TO WALLS - Herein are disclosed methods and assemblies for adhesively mounting an article to two walls that meet at an angle (e.g., a corner). The methods and assemblies use first and second mounting plates that are deflectably and removably attachable to the article, with the first mounting plate being adhesively attachable to a first wall (e.g., by a piece of double-faced adhesive), and the second mounting plate being adhesively attachable to the second wall. | 05-06-2010 |
20100308186 | METHODS, ASSEMBLIES AND KITS FOR MOUNTING ARTICLES TO WALLS - Herein are disclosed methods and assemblies for adhesively mounting an article to two walls that meet at an angle (e.g., a corner). The methods and assemblies use first and second mounting plates that are deflectably and removably attachable to the article, with the first mounting plate being adhesively attachable to a first wall (e.g., by a piece of double-faced adhesive), and the second mounting plate being adhesively attachable to the second wall. | 12-09-2010 |
20120032043 | ADHESIVELY MOUNTED ARTICLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY WITH EXPOSED PULL TAB - An article support assembly includes a stretch releasable adhesive strip having an adhesive portion and a non-adhesive pull tab portion, and a unitary article support member arranged over at least a portion of the adhesive portion of the stretch releasable adhesive strip. The article support member and pull tab are configured so that when the article support member is mounted on a surface using the stretch releasable adhesive strip, the pull tab remains exposed but is visually inconspicuous. | 02-09-2012 |
20120153102 | ARTICLE SUPPORT DEVICE COMPRISING A ROTATABLE CONNECTION - Herein is disclosed an article support device capable of being attached to a mounting surface using a stretch-releasable adhesive tape, the device comprising a base and a support body that is rotatably and non-detachably connected to the base, wherein the support body is rotatable relative to the base, between a first position in which the base and the stretch-releasable adhesive tape are hidden, and at least one second position in which at least a portion of a pull tab of the stretch-releasable adhesive tape is visible. | 06-21-2012 |
20140166829 | WALL MOUNTABLE STORAGE ASSEMBLY WITH ARTICULATING CONNECTION - A wall mountable storage assembly including a storage device, at least one mounting plate, and at least one double-faced adhesive. The storage device includes a coupling bracket forming a first engagement feature. The mounting plate forms a second engagement feature. The first and second engagement features have a complimentary construction configured to provide a releasable snap fit connection in which the mounting plate can articulate relative to the coupling bracket. The adhesive is configured to be arranged between the mounting plate and a wall, with the mounting plate articulating relative to the coupling bracket to facilitate complete contact between the adhesive and the wall. The storage device can include two spaced-apart coupling brackets. Two of the mounting plates are provided, each carrying adhesive. The mounting plates can articulate independent of one another, accommodating variations in flatness of the wall to which the storage assembly is mounted. | 06-19-2014 |
20140245572 | ADJUSTABLE SECURING DEVICE AND BUCKLE - An adjustable securing device includes a strap having opposed first and second major surfaces wherein at least one of the first and second major surfaces includes a fastener, and a buckle attached to the strap, wherein the buckle includes a body containing a slot for receiving the strap, and wherein the buckle includes a buckle fastener arranged for refastenable mating engagement with the strap fastener. | 09-04-2014 |
20140353455 | REMOVABLE WALL DECORATION KITS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and kits for decorating walls include a plurality of décor assemblies and a plurality of complementary fastening structures. The décor assemblies include a décor element and a releasable fastening structure providing first fastening elements. The complementary fastening structure includes a base, a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the base, and second fastening elements. The first fastening elements are releasably mateable with the second fastening elements to define a releasable fastening system. During use, a complementary fastening structure is releasably applied to a wall, and is connected to and supports one of the décor assemblies via the releasable fastening system. The releasable fastening system can comprise low profile hooks and loops, exhibiting relatively low holding power. | 12-04-2014 |
Creigh Thompson, Chaska, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090274570 | SELF-ALIGNING DYNAMIC CLEARANCE SEALS AND FLUID-MOVING DEVICES UTILIZING SUCH SEALS - A self-aligning dynamic clearance seal assembly is disclosed. The assembly comprises a stationary casing, a moving member, a housing member circumferentially disposed between the stationary casing and the moving member, a sealing member circumferentially disposed between the housing member and the moving member, and two elastomeric seals. The first elastomeric seal prevents the flow of a fluid into a gap between the sealing member and the stationary casing. The second elastomeric seal, when compressed, prevents the housing member from biasing against the sealing member. The sealing member and the moving member define a continuous and uniform gap having a size that allows the fluid to fill the gap but prevents the fluid from flowing through the gap from the first side to the second side of the opening under an operating pressure differential between the first and the second side. A pump utilizing the self-aligning seal assembly is also provided. | 11-05-2009 |
Dale Thompson, West St. Paul, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100000178 | Methods of Joining and Joined Members Formed Thereby - Methods of joining members, forming molded portions with members, securing inserts with members, and joined members, such as for a frame or a frame for a fenestration unit, formed thereby, are disclosed. One embodiment of the method includes placing a first member with a first cavity in a joining position, placing a second member proximate the first cavity of the first member in the joining position, injecting a resin into the first cavity, allowing the resin to solidify at least partially to join the first member and second member to form a joined member, and removing the joined member from the joining position. Optionally, the joined member can be formed in a fixture, can include molded portions formed by the resin, and/or can include inserts held in place by the resin. Further, members without cavities can form a cavity that can receive the resin. | 01-07-2010 |
20140124979 | Methods of Joining - Methods of joining members, forming molded portions with members, securing inserts with members, and joined members, such as for a frame or a frame for a fenestration unit, formed thereby, are disclosed. One embodiment of the method includes placing a first member with a first cavity in a joining position, placing a second member proximate the first cavity of the first member in the joining position, injecting a resin into the first cavity, allowing the resin to solidify at least partially to join the first member and second member to form a joined member, and removing the joined member from the joining position. Optionally, the joined member can be formed in a fixture, can include molded portions formed by the resin, and/or can include inserts held in place by the resin. Further, members without cavities can form a cavity that can receive the resin. | 05-08-2014 |
Dale Thompson, West Saint Paul, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110171434 | Lineally Adjustable Molds, Molding Methods, and Products Therefrom - A mold for producing a variety of fenestration members having different predetermined lengths is disclosed. Generally, the mold has a first lineal mold part that has an extended length and a second lineal mold part also having an extended length. The mold may also have mold end parts that are adapted to form end features of the fenestration member. In use, the first lineal mold part and the second lineal mold part fit together to define a profile. The first and second mold end parts can be positioned in a range of positions to define the lengths of a variety of different molded fenestration members. | 07-14-2011 |
20140086673 | Lineally Adjustable Molds, Molding Methods, And Products Therefrom - A mold for producing a variety of fenestration members having different predetermined lengths is disclosed. Generally, the mold has a first lineal mold part that has an extended length and a second lineal mold part also having an extended length. The mold may also have mold end parts that are adapted to form end features of the fenestration member. In use, the first lineal mold part and the second lineal mold part fit together to define a profile. The first and second mold end parts can be positioned in a range of positions to define the lengths of a variety of different molded fenestration members. | 03-27-2014 |
David J. Thompson, Oak Grove, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110181040 | SAMPLE PAINT CONTAINER ADAPTER FOR PAINT SPRAYER - This invention allows a hand held paint sprayer | 07-28-2011 |
20110198413 | PORTABLE AIRLESS SPRAYER - A handheld airless fluid dispensing device comprises a pump, a drive element and an orifice element. The pump directly pressurizes a fluid. The drive element supplies power to the pump. The orifice element is connected to the pump and atomizes un-thinned architectural coating to a particle size of no greater than approximately 150 microns. The pump generates orifice pressures up to approximately 2.48 MPa and the orifice has an area of approximately 18.7 mm2. In one embodiment, the pump, drive element and orifice element are integrated into a handheld housing. In one embodiment, the pump comprises a reciprocating piston fluid pump comprising at least two pumping chambers configured to be actuated out of phase by at least one piston. In another embodiment, the reciprocating piston fluid pump comprises two pistons having different displacements that are linearly actuated by a wobble assembly driven by a gear reducer and an electric motor. | 08-18-2011 |
20130206856 | PORTABLE AIRLESS SPRAYER - A portable airless sprayer comprises a housing, a motor, a pump, a spray tip and a trigger. The motor is mounted to the housing. The pump is mounted to the housing and is driven by the motor. The spray tip assembly receives pressurized fluid from the pump. The trigger is configured to actuate the spray tip assembly and activate the motor. A method of operating a portable airless sprayer comprises moving a lever over a stroke, displacing a valve pin, and activating a motor. The valve pin is displaced with the lever to actuate a spray valve. The motor is activated with the lever to drive a pump that provides fluid to the spray valve. | 08-15-2013 |
20130277455 | PORTABLE AIRLESS SPRAYER - A sprayer attachment for a hand-supported power tool comprises a motion converting mechanism, a pumping mechanism, a spray assembly and a housing. The motion converting mechanism has an input shaft. The pumping mechanism is driven by the motion converting mechanism. The spray assembly is fluidly coupled to the pumping mechanism. The housing assembly couples the motion converting mechanism, the pumping mechanism and the spray assembly. The sprayer attachment may further comprise an anti-rotation bracket extending from the housing. The sprayer attachment may further be coupled to a handheld power tool, such as a cordless drill or a reciprocating saw, with the anti-rotation bracket. | 10-24-2013 |
20140034754 | PORTABLE AIRLESS SPRAYER - A fluid dispensing device comprises a housing body, a fluid container, a reciprocating piston fluid pump, a primary drive element and a spray tip. The housing body is configured to be carried and supported by an operator of the hand held airless fluid dispensing device during operation. The fluid container is supported by the housing body. The reciprocating piston fluid pump is coupled to the housing body and comprises at least two pumping chambers configured to be actuated out of phase by at least one piston. The primary drive element is coupled to the housing body and connected to the reciprocating piston fluid pump to actuate the at least one piston. The spray tip is connected to an outlet of at least one of the pumping chambers. | 02-06-2014 |
David L. Thompson, Fridley, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090043291 | Closed Loop Medicament Pump - A device to determine the level of a substance of interest in a patient's body and provide a therapeutic amount of medicament is disclosed. The level of a substance of interest in the patient's body is determined by iontopheretically sampling the patient's blood and then analyzing the resulting sample to determine the level of the substance of interest. The information about the level of a substance of interest is transmitted to an implanted drug pump in the patient's body. In the preferred embodiment, the substance of interest sensor is an external sensor applied to the user's skin. In an alternate embodiment, the sensor may be implanted. The preferred method of transmitting information about the level of a substance of interest determined by the sensor is transmitted to an implanted drug pump in the patient's body is via a so called “body bus”. The “body bus” is a telemetry system where the patient's own body provides the interconnection between the iontopheretic device and the implanted drug pump. | 02-12-2009 |
20090048584 | Closed Loop Medicament Pump - A device to determine the level of a substance of interest in a patient's body and provide a therapeutic amount of medicament is disclosed. The level of a substance of interest in the patient's body is determined by iontopheretically sampling the patient's blood and then analyzing the resulting sample to determine the level of the substance of interest. The information about the level of a substance of interest is transmitted to an implanted drug pump in the patient's body. In the preferred embodiment, the substance of interest sensor is an external sensor applied to the user's skin. In an alternate embodiment, the sensor may be implanted. The preferred method of transmitting information about the level of a substance of interest determined by the sensor is transmitted to an implanted drug pump in the patient's body is via a so called “body bus”. The “body bus” is a telemetry system where the patient's own body provides the interconnection between the iontopheretic device and the implanted drug pump. | 02-19-2009 |
David L. Thompson, Andover, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090012504 | CLOSED LOOP MEDICAMENT PUMP - A device to determine the level of a substance of interest in a patient's body and provide a therapeutic amount of medicament is disclosed. The level of a substance of interest in the patient's body is determined by iontopheretically sampling the patients' blood and then analyzing the resulting sample to determine the level of the substance of interest. The information about the level of a substance of interest is transmitted to an implanted drug pump in the patient's body. The preferred method of transmitting information about the level of a substance of interest determined by the sensor is transmitted to an implanted drug pump in the patient's body is via a so called “body bus”. The “body bus” is a telemetry system where the patient's own body provides the interconnection between the iontopheretic device and the implanted drug pump. | 01-08-2009 |
20120116481 | System and Apparatus for Controlled Activation of Acute Use Medical Devices - An integrated activation system for an implantable medical device (IMD) sharing a power source, the activation system comprising a switching circuit having first and second inputs and having an output coupled to the acute use device, a gating element coupled to the first input and configured to gate power from the power source to the switching circuit, and a sensing element coupled to the second input of the switching circuit. The sensing element is configured to sense an activation condition, enable an operation interval of the switching circuit, and transmit a signal to the switching circuit during the activation condition. The switching circuit is configured to transmit power to the acute use device upon receipt of a pre-determined number of signals from the sensing element. | 05-10-2012 |
David S. Thompson, Wood Lakeland, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120099323 | Light Extraction Films for Increasing Pixelated OLED Output with Reduced Blur - Optical films for enhancing light extraction from self-emissive pixelated OLEDs, without introducing significant pixel blur, are disclosed. The extraction films include a flexible carrier film, and a first and second layer carried by the carrier film. The first layer has a nanovoided morphology, includes a polymer binder, and may have a refractive index less than 1.35 or 1.3. An embedded structured surface of light extraction elements is formed between the first and second layers. The extraction film includes a major coupling surface for attachment to an outer surface of the light source. The film is configured such that a land portion between the structured surface and the major coupling surface is thinner than a specified amount, e.g., less than 50, 25, or 10 microns, or less than a thickness of the carrier film. | 04-26-2012 |
David S. Thompson, West Lakeland, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120098421 | Light Extraction Films for Organic Light Emitting Devices (OLEDs) - Optical films for enhancing light extraction from self-emissive light sources such as bottom-emitting or top-emitting OLEDs are disclosed. The extraction films typically include a flexible carrier film, and a first and second layer carried by the carrier film. The first or second layer has a nanovoided morphology and includes a polymer binder, and may also have a refractive index less than 1.35 or 1.3. An embedded structured surface of light extraction elements is formed between the first and second layers. The light extraction elements may be primarily diffractive elements adapted to be disposed within an evanescent zone of the OLED, or they may be primarily refractive elements adapted to be disposed outside the evanescent zone. The extraction film may also include a third layer, and a second embedded structured surface may be formed between the third layer and the first layer. | 04-26-2012 |
20120170002 | LED PROJECTOR AND METHOD - A light emitting diode (LED) projector, an LED projector array, and a method of making the LED projector and LED projector array are provided. In general, an LED is disposed to inject light into an input aperture of a compound parabolic concentrator (CPC), disposed in a molded optical element. At least partially collimated light exits the output aperture of the CPC. The CPC has a portion of the surface free to expand and contract without degrading the performance of the LED projector. | 07-05-2012 |
20130011608 | OPTICAL FILMS WITH MICROSTRUCTURED LOW REFRACTIVE INDEX NANOVOIDED LAYERS AND METHODS THEREFOR - A microstructured article includes a nanovoided layer having opposing first and second major surfaces, the first major surface being microstructured to form prisms, lenses, or other features. The nanovoided layer includes a polymeric binder and a plurality of interconnected voids, and optionally a plurality of nanoparticles. A second layer, which may include a viscoelastic layer or a polymeric resin layer, is disposed on the first or second major surface. A related method includes disposing a coating solution onto a substrate. The coating solution includes a polymerizable material, a solvent, and optional nanoparticles. The method includes polymerizing the polymerizable material while the coating solution is in contact with a microreplication tool to form a microstructured layer. The method also includes removing solvent from the microstructured layer to form a nanovoided microstructured article. | 01-10-2013 |
20130062652 | LED DEVICES HAVING LENSES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Disclosed herein are LED devices having lenses and methods of making the devices. The LED devices are made using an optical layer comprising a plurality of lens features. The optical layer is disposed relative to the LED die such that at least one LED die is optically coupled to at least one lens feature. A lens can then be made from the lens feature and excess optical layer removed to provide the device. | 03-14-2013 |
20140043846 | DIFFRACTIVE LIGHTING DEVICES WITH 3-DIMENSIONAL APPEARANCE - Extended area lighting devices include a light guide and diffractive surface features on a major surface of the light guide. The diffractive surface features provide low distortion for viewing objects through the light guide. Light from discrete light source(s) is injected into the light guide, and the diffractive surface features interact with the injected light to couple guided-mode light out of the light guide. The out-coupled light produces one or more bands whose apparent shape changes with viewing position. The bands may be bright bands that correspond to the discrete light sources, or dark bands associated with an optional non-uniform reflective structure extending along a side surface of the light guide. Multiple bands may form a pattern that changes with viewing position, the pattern of bands having a 3-dimensional appearance for at least some viewing positions. The lighting devices can be used as luminaires for general lighting or decorative lighting. | 02-13-2014 |
20140043847 | COLORFUL DIFFRACTIVE LUMINAIRES PROVIDING WHITE LIGHT ILLUMINATION - Extended area lighting devices include a light guide and diffractive surface features on a major surface thereof. The diffractive surface features include diffractive features of different pitches in non-overlapping regions of the major surface tailored to extract guided-mode light of different colors from the light guide in different directions. The diffractive features extract light such that an ordinary user observes substantially different colors in different regions of the light guide, providing a colorful appearance. Notwithstanding this, the diffractive features also extract light such that the lighting device illuminates a reference surface, disposed at an intermediate distance from the light guide, with illumination light that is substantially uniform in color and substantially white. Optical films having diffractive features that can be used to construct such devices and light guides are also disclosed. The concept can also be extended to embodiments in which the uniform color illumination light is not substantially white. | 02-13-2014 |
20140043850 | LIGHTING DEVICES WITH PATTERNED PRINTING OF DIFFRACTIVE EXTRACTION FEATURES - Extended area lighting devices include a light guide and diffractive surface features on a major surface of the light guide, at least some diffractive surface features adapted to couple guided-mode light out of the light guide. The diffractive features include first and second diffractive features disposed on respective first and second portions of the major surface. A patterned light transmissive layer, including a second light transmissive medium, optically contacts the second diffractive features but not the first diffractive features. A first light transmissive medium optically contacts the first but not the second diffractive features. The first and second portions may define indicia, and the first and second diffractive features provide low distortion for viewing objects through the light guide such that the indicia is not readily apparent to users when guided-mode light does not propagate within the light guide. Optical films having such diffractive features are also disclosed. | 02-13-2014 |
20140043856 | DIFFRACTIVE LUMINAIRES - Extended area lighting devices, which are useful e.g. as luminaires, include a light guide and diffractive surface features on a major surface of the light guide. The diffractive surface features are tailored to extract guided-mode light from the light guide. The light guides can be combined with other components and features such as light source(s) to inject guided-mode light into the light guide, light source(s) to project light through the light guide as non-guided-mode light, a framework of interconnected support members (attached to multiple such light guides), and/or a patterned low index subsurface layer that selectively blocks some guided mode light from reaching the diffractive surface features, to provide unique and useful lighting devices. Related optical devices, and optical films having diffractive features that can be used to construct such devices and light guides, are also disclosed. | 02-13-2014 |
David Scott Thompson, West Lakeland, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110171400 | OPTICAL BONDING WITH SILICON-CONTAINING PHOTOPOLYMERIZABLE COMPOSITION - An optical assembly including a display panel is disclosed herein. The display panel is optically bonded, using a photopolymerized layer, to a substantially transparent substrate. The photopolymerized layer is formed from a photopolymerizable layer having a silicon-containing resin comprising silicon-bonded hydrogen and aliphatic unsaturation and a platinum photocatalyst present in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 30 parts of platinum per one million parts of the photopolymerizable layer. Methods of making the optical assembly are also disclosed herein. The optical assembly may be used in an optical device such as a handheld device, a television, a computer monitor, a laptop display, or a digital sign. | 07-14-2011 |
20120268967 | LIGHT GUIDES - Lightguides are disclosed. More particularly, lightguides that include a lightguiding layer and a light extracting layer having a structured surface are disclosed. The light guiding layer is optically coupled to a first set of structures of the structured surface at given locations, and is not optically coupled to a second set of structures at given locations, thereby producing total internal reflection at the second locations. The selective optical coupling may be achieved by a number of different contemplated means as discussed herein. The lightguides allow for distribution of light along with redirection towards an image viewer without a number of commonly required optical elements in backlights. | 10-25-2012 |
20120276354 | DISPLAY PANEL ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A display panel assembly is made by optically bonding a display panel and a substantially transparent substrate. Optical bonding is carried out by forming a silicon-containing optical bonding layer having regions of different physical properties | 11-01-2012 |
20130034713 | DISPLAY PANEL ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A display panel assembly is made by optically bonding a display panel and a substantially transparent substrate. Optical bonding is carried out by forming an optical bonding layer having regions of different physical properties. | 02-07-2013 |
20130040073 | SILICONE-BASED MATERIAL - Surface-structured, cross-linked silicone-based material and method for making the same. Embodiments of silicone-based materials described herein are useful, for example, in applications of light capture, anti-reflection, light redirection, light diffusion, hydrophobic surfaces, hydrophilic surfaces, light guiding, light collimation, light concentration, Fresnel lens, retro-reflection, drag reduction, air bleed adhesives, release liner, abrasion resistance, and anti-fouling. | 02-14-2013 |
20130040126 | ARTICLES INCLUDING NANOSILICA-BASED PRIMERS FOR POLYMER COATINGS AND METHODS - The present disclosure provides articles that include polymer coatings on substrates primed with a primer coating containing silica nanoparticles, and methods of coating. The polymer coating is preferably a silicone-based polymeric material. | 02-14-2013 |
20130100647 | LIGHT DIRECTING FILM - A light directing film includes a back major surface having light reflection regions and light transmission regions and being planar, and a front major surface opposing the back surface. The front surface is planar and a plurality of lenses is disposed between the front surface and the back surface. At least selected light transmission regions are registered with selected lens elements. A method for forming the light directing film and illuminated signs utilizing the light directing films are also described. | 04-25-2013 |
20130250614 | ILLUMINATION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - An illumination assembly that includes a light guide and a plurality of light sources positioned to direct light into the light guide through an input surface of the light guide is disclosed. The assembly further includes a structured surface layer positioned between the plurality of light sources and the input surface of the light guide. The structured surface layer includes a substrate and a plurality of structures on a first surface of the substrate facing the plurality of light sources. The plurality of structures includes a refractive index n | 09-26-2013 |
20130258709 | ILLUMINATION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - An illumination assembly that includes a light guide and a plurality of light sources operable to direct light into the light guide is disclosed. The light sources have a center-to-center spacing of at least 15 mm, and a distance between a primary emitting surface of at least one light source of the plurality of light sources and the input surface is no greater than 1 mm. The assembly further includes a structured surface layer positioned between the plurality of light sources and the input surface. The structured surface layer includes a substrate and a plurality of structures on a first surface of the substrate facing the plurality of light sources. The assembly further includes a plurality of extraction features operable to direct light from the light guide through an output surface of the light guide. | 10-03-2013 |
20140003086 | FRONT-LIT REFLECTIVE DISPLAY DEVICE | 01-02-2014 |
20140071653 | BACK-LIT TRANSMISSIVE DISPLAY HAVING VARIABLE INDEX LIGHT EXTRACTION LAYER - This application describes a back-lit transmissive display including a transmissive display ( | 03-13-2014 |
20140340927 | LIGHTGUIDE AS LUMINAIRE - A lightguide functioning as a luminaire. The luminaire includes at least one solid state light source, such as an LED, and a lightguide configured to receive light from the solid state light source. Light from the light source is coupled into the lightguide and transported within it by total internal reflection until the light exits the lightguide. A shape of the lightguide causes and directs extraction of the light, and can also be used to create a particular pattern of the extracted light. Such shapes include linear wedges and twisted wedges. Optical films can be included on the light input and output surfaces of the lightguide. | 11-20-2014 |
David Scott Thompson, Woodbury, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110025947 | DIRECT-LIT BACKLIGHT HAVING LIGHT RECYCLING CAVITY WITH CONCAVE TRANSFLECTOR - Direct-lit backlights and associated methods and components are disclosed in which a transflector that partially transmits and partially reflects incident light is shaped to form at least one concave structure facing a back reflector of the backlight. This provides at least one recycling cavity therebetween, the at least one recycling cavity substantially filling the output area of the backlight. At least one light source is disposed behind the output area to inject light into each cavity, and can be positioned in the recycling cavity or behind an aperture in the back reflector. The cavities are preferably shallow and wide, having a width-to-depth ratio of at least 5 or 10, and can provide uniform brightness and color at the output area with sparsely distributed light sources and in a thin profile backlight. | 02-03-2011 |
Denis Thompson, Lakeville, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110082524 | Electro-Therapeutic Stimulator - An electro-therapeutic stimulator provides an output signal having a first controllable main pulse periodic-exponential signal and a second background pulse periodic-exponential signal. The main pulse signal is controllable, preferably to a digital numerical value of 1 to 500 pulses per second, to a digital, numerical value of duty cycle, and to a digital numerical value of balance. The signal is produced using a class D amplifier and with a transformer optimized for the background pulse (such as at 10 kHz) rather than for the main pulse. The electro-therapeutic stimulator includes a counter which forces purchasing of durations of signal time for ongoing use of the stimulator, and a challenge code procedure for facilitating additional time purchases. | 04-07-2011 |
D. Scott Thompson, St. Paul, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090035528 | Multi-photon reacted articles with inorganic particles and method for fabricating structures - A three-dimensional shaped structure is prepared from a multi-photon reactive composition including: (a) at least one reactive species; (b) a multi-photon photoinitiator system; and (c) a plurality of substantially inorganic particles, wherein the particles have an average particle size of less than about 10 microns in diameter. | 02-05-2009 |
D. Scott Thompson, Woodbury, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080203415 | LED DEVICES HAVING LENSES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Disclosed herein are LED devices having lenses and methods of making the devices. The LED devices are made using an optical layer comprising a plurality of lens features. The optical layer is disposed relative to the LED die such that at least one LED die is optically coupled to at least one lens feature. A lens can then be made from the lens feature and excess optical layer removed to provide the device. | 08-28-2008 |
20090065792 | METHOD OF MAKING AN LED DEVICE HAVING A DOME LENS - A method of making a light emitting device is disclosed herein. The method includes providing an LED die and dispensing a photopolymerizable composition to form a photopolymerizable dome lens, wherein the photopolymerizable composition is optically coupled to the LED die. The photopolymerizable dome lens may be formed by the photopolymerizable composition using a single drop or a plurality of drops. In one embodiment, the photopolymerizable composition comprises a metal-containing catalyst and a silicon-containing resin comprising silicon-bonded hydrogen and aliphatic unsaturation. The photopolymerizable dome is polymerized to form a polymerized dome lens. Light emitting devices prepared according to the methods are also described. | 03-12-2009 |
20090076184 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE HAVING SILICON-CONTAINING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Disclosed herein is a light emitting device including an LED die and a photopolymerizable composition comprising a silicon-containing resin comprising silicon-bonded hydrogen and aliphatic unsaturation, and from about 0.5 to about 30 parts per million of a platinum catalyst. The photopolymerizable composition may be free of catalyst inhibitor. Also disclosed herein are methods of making the light emitting device. | 03-19-2009 |
20100025711 | OPTICAL BONDING COMPOSITION FOR LED LIGHT SOURCE - An optical bonding composition and LED light source comprising the composition are disclosed, as well as a method of making the LED light source. The LED light source may comprise: an LED die; an optical element optically coupled to the LED die; and a bonding layer comprising an amorphous organopolysiloxane network, the organopolysiloxane network comprising a silsesquioxane portion derived from (R | 02-04-2010 |
20100059776 | OPTICAL BONDING COMPOSITION FOR LED LIGHT SOURCE - Disclosed herein is an optical bonding composition that may be used in optical applications. An LED light source that utilizes the composition is also disclosed, as well as a method of making it. The LED light source may comprise: an LED die; an optical element optically coupled to the LED die; and a bonding layer comprising surface-modified metal oxide nanoparticles in an amorphous silicate network, the bonding layer bonding the LED die and the optical element together. Efficiency of the LED light source may be increased when using an optical extractor as the optical element. | 03-11-2010 |
20100133574 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE WITH MULTILAYER SILICON-CONTAINING ENCAPSULANT - A light emitting device that includes a light emitting diode and a multilayer encapsulant is disclosed. The multilayer encapsulant includes a first encapsulant in contact with the light emitting diode and a photopolymerizable composition in contact with the first encapsulant. The first encapsulant may be a silicone gel, silicone gum, silicone fluid, organosiloxane, polysiloxane, polyimide, polyphosphazene, sol-gel composition, or another photopolymerizable composition. The photopolymerizable compositions include a silicon-containing resin and a metal-containing catalyst, the silicon-containing resin comprising silicon-bonded hydrogen and aliphatic unsaturation. Actinic radiation having a wavelength of 700 nm or less can be applied to initiate hydrosilylation within the silicon-containing resins. | 06-03-2010 |
20120070921 | METHOD OF MAKING A LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE HAVING A MOLDED ENCAPSULANT - Disclosed herein is a method of making a light emitting device having an LED die and a molded encapsulant made by polymerizing at least two polymerizable compositions. The method includes: (a) providing an LED package having an LED die disposed in a reflecting cup, the reflecting cup filled with a first polymerizable composition such that the LED die is encapsulated; (b) providing a mold having a cavity filled with a second polymerizable composition; (c) contacting the first and second polymerizable compositions; (d) polymerizing the first and second polymerizable compositions to form first and second polymerized compositions, respectively, wherein the first and second polymerized compositions are bonded together; and (e) optionally separating the mold from the second polymerized composition. Light emitting devices prepared according to the method are also described. | 03-22-2012 |
20120235200 | LED DEVICE HAVING A DOME LENS - A light emitting device comprises an LED die, a dome lens encapsulating the LED die, the dome lens having a first outer curved surface, and a photopolymerizable composition disposed on the dome lens. The photopolymerizable composition forms a meniscus lens defined by a second outer curved surface and an inner curved surface, the inner curved surface being in contact with only a portion of the first outer curved surface. The dome lens and the meniscus lens in combination form an elongated dome lens. | 09-20-2012 |
Gene Allyn Thompson, Elko, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100027400 | MOTION LIMITING COVER FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE - Disclosed herein are embodiments of motion limiting cover features that improve coil/VCM coupled resonance. The features are flexible in that their position and configuration can be customized to specifically target a certain type of undesirable motion, such as undesirable twisting (i.e., torsion) and/or bending. | 02-04-2010 |
Gregory E. Thompson, St. Paul, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100003654 | PRAYER BOX - In some embodiments, a computer-usable medium having computer readable instructions stored thereon for execution by a processor to perform a method may include one or more of the following steps: (a) accepting a user's initial preferences regarding prayer, (b) accepting a user's input regarding prayer selection, (c) saving a prayer to memory based upon a user's selection, (d) creating an initial user's profile, (e) accepting a user's preference regarding religion, (f) accepting a user's preference regarding religious denomination, (g) accepting a user's input regarding what times the user plans to pray, (h) accepting a user's input regarding in what manner a user wishes a prayer to be presented, and (i) creating a prayer based upon a user's input. | 01-07-2010 |
Jason Thompson, Robbinsdale, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130243927 | REDUCED HEAVY CREAM SUBSTITUTES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - Cream products formed by dispersing gum and lactose in water prior to the addition of butter and dry ingredients, subjecting the mixture of ingredients to heating, followed by rapid cooling and shear forces, provides a stable product. The cream products may replace traditional liquid cream-based products, and instead use dry cream up to about 7.5 weight percent mixed with butter up to about 30 weight percent, gum at about 0.75 weight percent, lactose, and water forming the balance of the product. The product may form a reduced heavy cream replacer with a fat content of up to about 35 weight percent. The product includes at least one of a flavor, appearance, and texture substantially similar to that of a traditional reduced heavy cream but withstands stresses and abuses that are not tolerated by the traditional reduced heavy cream. | 09-19-2013 |
20140272074 | CRUMBLE PROCESS CHEESE PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION - Crumble process cheese products may be produced by cooling process cheese to freezing temperatures below about 32° F. and holding the process cheese at the freezing temperatures for a sufficient amount of time to cause a freeze-induced denaturation of the protein bonds in the process cheese, thereby providing a modified process cheese with a texture adapted to crumble. A crumble process cheese product may include an emulsion of an emulsifier, protein, water and oil, with a portion of the protein bound to the oil and the water in the emulsion, and another portion of the casein is bound to the oil and is unbound to the water, thereby providing the crumble cheese product with a crumble-like texture. | 09-18-2014 |
20150064332 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING CONCENTRATED CREAM - Concentrated creams are produced from starting cream compositions characterized as homogenous, oil-in-water emulsions containing fat globules, phospholipid membrane components and non-fat solids, and which have an initial fat content between about 35 to about 55 percent by weight. To produce the concentrated creams, moisture is removed from the starting cream compositions through evaporative processing, and as a result, the concentrated cream remains in a homogenous state, retains the fat globules, phospholipid membrane components and non-fat solids, and includes a concentrated fat content of at least about 70 percent by weight. In addition, the concentrated cream may be in an oil-in-water or a bi-continuous emulsion. Evaporative processing may be through a wiped film evaporator or a scraped surface heat exchanger. | 03-05-2015 |
Jason Andrew Thompson, Rochester, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080198853 | APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS BASED ON PACKET CLASSIFICATION AND LOOKUP RESULTS - A method and apparatus are provided for implementing predefined actions based upon packet classification and lookup results in a communications network processor. A plurality of sets of rules is defined. Each rule set includes at least one rule and each rule has a set of masked compares for comparing results of hits and misses of table lookups. Each masked compare set has an associated field for selecting an action. The action defines a set of one or more commands and each command defines a processing operation. One rule set is identified based upon the packet classification result for a received packet. When one of the rules is identified having a match of the masked compares, then the action of associated with the identified rule is selected. Otherwise a default action is provided responsive to no rule of the identified rule set having a match of the masked compares. | 08-21-2008 |
Jason S. Thompson, Woodbury, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110258801 | BBQ GRILL SCRAPER - A barbeque grill scraper and related methods of use that utilize a scraping end formed of a heat-responsive material to remove char and other debris from the grilling surface. The grill scraper includes a conformable scraping edge formed of the heat-responsive material. As the conformable scraping edge is drawn back and forth along the heated grilling surface, a combination of pressure applied by a user as well as the heat of the grill surface results in the formation of individual grooves along the conformable scraping edge, wherein each groove is formed to match an upper profile of the grilling surface. Over time, the grooves fully conform to the upper profile of the grilling surface such that an entire cooking surface can be scraped clean of char and debris. | 10-27-2011 |
20140298606 | BBQ GRILL SCRAPER - A barbeque grill scraper and related methods of use that utilize a scraping end formed of a heat-responsive material to remove char and other debris from the grilling surface. The grill scraper includes a conformable scraping edge formed of the heat-responsive material. As the conformable scraping edge is drawn back and forth along the heated grilling surface, a combination of pressure applied by a user as well as the heat of the grill surface results in the formation of individual grooves along the conformable scraping edge, wherein each groove is formed to match an upper profile of the grilling surface. Over time, the grooves fully conform to the upper profile of the grilling surface such that an entire cooking surface can be scraped clean of char and debris. | 10-09-2014 |
Jeffrey A. Thompson, Shorewood, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110256522 | ARGININE-CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING RED BLOOD CELLS - Blood storage and/or rejuvenating compositions that include D-ribose and an arginine (e.g. L-arginine, D-arginine, or a combination thereof) are disclosed herein. Such compositions can be useful in methods for treating (e.g., storing and/or rejuvenating) red blood cells. | 10-20-2011 |
Jeffrey E. Thompson, Chatfield, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140069410 | SELF-CONTAINED THERMAL DISTRIBUTION AND REGULATION DEVICE FOR COLD WEATHER APPAREL - A thermal distribution and regulation system for a garment that includes a self-contained heat source, such as a catalytic heat source. A heat manifold extends about a surface of the heat source and is mechanically adjusted relative to the surface of the heat source to control the contact surface area between the heat source and heat manifold to regulate heat conducted from the heat source. The heat manifold is configured to engage the surface of the heat source at more than one predetermined location to prevent inadvertent movement between the heat source and heat manifold. The system also includes a plurality of heat conductors coupled to the heat manifold and affixed to the garment. An end of each heat conductor is coupled to the heat manifold for conducting heat from the heat manifold to the garment to warm the garment. | 03-13-2014 |
Jeffrey E. Thompson, Rochester, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120209921 | Instant Message Management Method and Apparatus - The technology here described contemplates storing an incoming instant message and determining the subsequent deletion of the stored message by distinguishing whether the message has been noticed by the user, even though there may have been a system or program failure between the time of the message's arrival and the time that the user attends to the message. | 08-16-2012 |
Jeffrey M. Thompson, Minneapolis, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100049279 | ADAPTIVE SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE - This document describes, among other things, a method of operating a medical device comprising updating a regulatory approval status stored in at least one of the medical device or a second device operable to communicate with the medical device, and enabling or disabling the at least one function in the medical device based on the regulatory approval status. The regulatory approval status corresponds to at least one function performable by the medical device. | 02-25-2010 |
Jesse Kelly Thompson, Minneapolis, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130305391 | Common Computing Apparatus Providing Distinct Non-Certified And Certified Computing Platforms - An example apparatus includes a non-certified computing platform, a certified computing platform and a user interface. The non-certified computing platform includes first hardware and configured to host non-certified software. The certified computing platform is separate and distinct from the non-certified computing platform, and it includes second hardware and configured to host certified software in a partitioned environment. The user interface is coupled to both platforms and includes a display coupled to both the first hardware and second hardware via a controllable switch. According to this example, the non-certified computing platform and certified computing platform are configured to host the non-certified software and certified software such that both are capable of operating concurrently. | 11-14-2013 |
Jill M. Thompson, Stewartville, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100292309 | INDUCING IMMUNE-MEDIATED TUMOR CELL DEATH - This document provides methods and materials related to treating cancer. For example, methods and materials that include using CD40L polypeptide, an hsp70 polypeptide, and a cytotoxic polypeptide to trigger an immune response directed against cancer cells are provided. | 11-18-2010 |
John B. Thompson, Bloomington, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130041835 | BENEFIT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A benefit management system and method provides a portal-based information management and collaborative business process application. Preferably, the system and method is focused at the benefit broker/consultant and is configured to capture employee benefit management data, such as demographic data and plan data. Further, preferably, one or more users are provided with customized user access to the centralized application for use in performing one or more various benefit plan management functions, such as, for example, marketing, plan design; enrollment; administration; and communication between one or more application users. | 02-14-2013 |
Jonathan Thompson, Center City, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120288958 | Carbon Laminated Materials for Sample Preparation - A sample preparation material is described for supporting sample preparation procedures, such as solid phase extraction (SPE). The present sample preparation material is useful as a sorption media which is highly and selectively retentive for various analytes of interest. The sorption media is prepared by carbon deposition on target substrates, wherein the deposited carbon substantially covers the substrate. In some embodiments, the substrate may be porous particles, which retain their porosity subsequent to carbon deposition. | 11-15-2012 |
20130203589 | Carbon Composite Materials for Separations - A composite particulate material useful in analytical separations processes includes a carbon coating deposited through chemical vapor deposition on a substantially metal-free inorganic oxide particle. The resultant laminate material may be tuned for desired sorption rates and selectivities with respect to analytes of interest. | 08-08-2013 |
20140158536 | Sensor Apparatus - In the present invention, the solid contacted ISE and the solid contacted reference are based on a conductive porous network with a solid contact and membrane disposed thereon. The porous networks are not only mechanically stable, but also provide pore structure for the solid contact and membrane to intercalate, which enhances the life time and stability of the sensors. The invention further incorporates a unique fluidic fitting sensor and sealing mechanism so that measurements can be taken at high pressures. The fitting design has many benefits, such as low cost and disposability, which allows them to be mass manufactured. These sensors can be produced for detection of many different kinds of ions by applying different types of ion selective membranes, including polyvinylchloride (PVC) based ion-selective membranes and fluorous matrixes based ion-selective membranes. | 06-12-2014 |
Jonathan D. Thompson, Center City, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120086171 | Fluidic Processor and Method of Use - A fluidic processor includes a first sealing member having a first sealing face, a first compressive face and at least one first sealing member fluid conduit; a second sealing member having a second sealing face, a second compressive face and at least one second sealing member fluid conduit; the second sealing face of the second sealing member being sealingly and slidingly engaged in a substantially fluid tight manner with the first sealing face of the first sealing member; and at least one actuator mechanically engaging at least one of the first sealing member and the second sealing member, or an XY stage, or mechanism that provides motion in two axes on one sealing member only | 04-12-2012 |
Joshua J. Thompson, St. Paul, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110258801 | BBQ GRILL SCRAPER - A barbeque grill scraper and related methods of use that utilize a scraping end formed of a heat-responsive material to remove char and other debris from the grilling surface. The grill scraper includes a conformable scraping edge formed of the heat-responsive material. As the conformable scraping edge is drawn back and forth along the heated grilling surface, a combination of pressure applied by a user as well as the heat of the grill surface results in the formation of individual grooves along the conformable scraping edge, wherein each groove is formed to match an upper profile of the grilling surface. Over time, the grooves fully conform to the upper profile of the grilling surface such that an entire cooking surface can be scraped clean of char and debris. | 10-27-2011 |
20140298606 | BBQ GRILL SCRAPER - A barbeque grill scraper and related methods of use that utilize a scraping end formed of a heat-responsive material to remove char and other debris from the grilling surface. The grill scraper includes a conformable scraping edge formed of the heat-responsive material. As the conformable scraping edge is drawn back and forth along the heated grilling surface, a combination of pressure applied by a user as well as the heat of the grill surface results in the formation of individual grooves along the conformable scraping edge, wherein each groove is formed to match an upper profile of the grilling surface. Over time, the grooves fully conform to the upper profile of the grilling surface such that an entire cooking surface can be scraped clean of char and debris. | 10-09-2014 |
Julie Thompson, Circle Pines, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080228090 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGEMENT OF HEART FAILURE HOSPITALIZATION - A hospitalization management system including a heart failure analyzer that receives diagnostic data including at least sensor data representative of one or more physiological signals sensed from a hospitalized patient using one or more sensors and assesses risk of rehospitalization for the patient using the diagnostic data. The outcome of the risk assessment is used during and following the patient's hospitalization for reducing the risk of rehospitalization. | 09-18-2008 |
20110009753 | Respiration Rate Trending for Detecting Early Onset of Worsening Heart Failure - Patient respiration is sensed from which respiration measurements are made, including a median respiration rate (MedRR) and a maximum respiration rate (MaxRR). Determinations are made as to whether an abnormality exists in MedRR and in MaxRR. An output indicative of the patient's tachypnea status is generated in response to determining the abnormality in MedRR and MaxRR. | 01-13-2011 |
20120289847 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE SENSING AND SELECTING WIRELESS ECG AND INTRACARDIAC ELECTROGRAM - A CRM system enhances intracardiac electrogram-based arrhythmia detection using a wireless electrocardiogram (ECG), which is a signal sensed with implantable electrodes and approximating a surface ECG. In one embodiment, an intracardiac electrogram allows for detection of an arrhythmia, and the wireless ECG allows for classification of the detected arrhythmia by locating its origin. In another embodiment, the wireless ECG is sensed as a substitute signal for the intracardiac electrogram when the sensing of the intracardiac electrogram becomes unreliable. In another embodiment, a cardiac signal needed for a particular purpose is selected from one or more intracardiac electrograms and one or more wireless ECGs based on a desirable signal quality. In another embodiment, intracardiac electrogram-based arrhythmia detection and wireless ECG-based arrhythmia detection confirm with each other before indicating a detection of arrhythmia of a certain type. | 11-15-2012 |
20120330171 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE SENSING WIRELESS ECG AS SUBSTITUTE FOR INTRACARDIAC ELECTROGRAM - A CRM system enhances intracardiac electrogram-based arrhythmia detection using a wireless electrocardiogram (ECG), which is a signal sensed with implantable electrodes and approximating a surface ECG. In one embodiment, the wireless ECG is sensed as a substitute signal for the intracardiac electrogram when the sensing of the intracardiac electrogram becomes unreliable. | 12-27-2012 |
20140277240 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHANGING DEVICE PARAMETERS TO CONTROL CARDIAC HEMODYNAMICS IN A PATIENT - Pacing parameters may be adjusted to increase the cardiac output of a patient's heart while a patient is awake and/or active and the demand placed on the heart may be greatest, and to decrease or hemodynamic efficiency while a patient is at rest so that the heart itself has time to rest before the next period of higher demand for efficiency begins. This may aid in lessening the strain placed on the heart by making the heart work hard when needed such as when the patient is active, and by permitting the heart to “rest” when the patient is relatively inactive. | 09-18-2014 |
Julie A. Thompson, Circle Pines, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080294209 | Decongestive therapy titration for heart failure patients using implantable sensor - Assessing decongestive therapy delivered to a heart failure patient involves use of an implantable sensor configured to sense a physiologic parameter indicative of the patient's diuresis status and a processor coupled to the implantable sensor. The sensor may comprise a thoracic fluid sensor, a heart sounds sensor, a cardiac chamber or arterial pressure sensor, a respiration sensor, or a blood chemistry sensor, for example. The processor is configured to determine if a target level of patient diuresis has been achieved based on a relationship between the sensed physiologic parameter and a threshold developed for the patient, and to produce an output in response to determining that the target level of patient diuresis has been achieved. The processor may be disposed in an implantable housing, in a patient-external housing, or in a network server system. | 11-27-2008 |
20100094102 | MULTI-SENSOR STRATEGY FOR HEART FAILURE PATIENT MANAGEMENT - An apparatus comprises plurality of sensors and a processor. Each sensor provides a sensor signal that includes physiological information and at least one sensor is implantable. The processor includes a physiological change event detection module that detects a physiological change event from a sensor signal and produces an indication of occurrence of one or more detected physiological change events, and a heart failure (HF) detection module. The HF detection module determines, using a first rule, whether the detected physiological change event is indicative of a change in HF status of a subject, determines whether to override the first rule HF determination using a second rules, and declares whether the change in HF status occurred according to the first and second rules. | 04-15-2010 |
20100274141 | MEASURES OF CARDIAC CONTRACTILITY VARIABILITY DURING ISCHEMIA - Systems and methods include obtaining a measure of cardiac contractility. A cardiac contractility variability is determined from the measure of cardiac contractility. Analyzing the cardiac contractility variability, an indication of cardio-vasculature health is provided. | 10-28-2010 |
20100274146 | DYNAMIC SELECTION OF ALGORITHMS FOR ARRHYTHMIA DETECTION - An apparatus comprises a first implantable sensor produces a first electrical sensor signal representative of cardiac depolarization events of a heart of a subject, a second implantable sensor that produces a second electrical sensor signal representative of hemodynamic function of the heart, a signal analyzer circuit, and an arrhythmia discrimination circuit. The signal analyzer circuit detects an arrhythmic event from the first sensor signal and calculates hemodynamic stability in response to the arrhythmic event detection using the second sensor signal. The arrhythmia discrimination circuit selects, according to a calculated hemodynamic stability produced by the signal analyzer circuit, an arrhythmia discrimination algorithm from among a plurality of candidate arrhythmia discrimination algorithms that are implementable by the arrhythmia discrimination circuit, classifies the detected arrhythmia using the selected arrhythmia discrimination algorithm, and provides the arrhythmia classification to a user or process. | 10-28-2010 |
20100274147 | DETECTING ISCHEMIA WITH NONLINEAR HEART RATE VARIABILITY MEASURES - Systems and methods include accessing a plurality of cardiac indications. A heart rate variability metric is produced by analyzing the plurality of cardiac indications using a measurement from a class of nonlinear measurements. Nonlinear measurements include, but are not limited to, approximate entropy, X-Y scatter from a Poincaré plot, fractal dimension, and detrended fluctuation analysis, in various examples. Based on the heart rate variability metric, a cardiac ischemic state is detected. | 10-28-2010 |
20110021934 | BLENDING CARDIAC RHYTHM DETECTION PROCESSES - Systems and methods are described for classifying a cardiac rhythm. A cardiac rhythm is classified using a classification process that includes a plurality of cardiac rhythm discriminators. Each rhythm discriminator provides an independent classification of the cardiac rhythm. The classification process is modified if the modification is likely to produce enhanced classification results. The rhythm is reclassified using the modified classification process. | 01-27-2011 |
20110071413 | MORPHOLOGY BASED ISCHEMIA DETECTION USING INTRACARDIAC ELECTROGRAMS - An apparatus comprises an ambulatory cardiac signal sensing circuit configured to provide an electrical cardiac signal representative of cardiac activity of a subject and processor. The processor includes a feature module, a correlation module, and an ischemia detection module. The feature module is configured to identify a fiducial feature in the cardiac signal and locate one or more cardiac features in the cardiac signal using the fiducial feature. The correlation module is configured to calculate a measure of similarity of morphology for a segment of the cardiac signal that includes the cardiac features. The ischemia detection module is configured to detect a change in the measure of similarity and determine whether the detected change in the measure of similarity is indicative of ischemia. | 03-24-2011 |
20120041325 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGEMENT OF HEART FAILURE HOSPITALIZATION - A hospitalization management system including a heart failure analyzer that receives diagnostic data including at least sensor data representative of one or more physiological signals sensed from a hospitalized patient using one or more sensors and assesses risk of rehospitalization for the patient using the diagnostic data. The outcome of the risk assessment is used during and following the patient's hospitalization for reducing the risk of rehospitalization. | 02-16-2012 |
20120046565 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ARRHYTHMIA CLASSIFICATION USING ATRIAL SIGNAL MAPPING - An implantable medical device senses a plurality of electrograms from substantially different atrial locations, detects regional depolarizations from the electrograms, and analyzes timing relationships among the regional depolarizations. The timing relationships provide a basis for effective therapy control and/or prognosis of certain cardiac disorders. In one embodiment, an atrial activation sequence is mapped to show the order of occurrences of the regional depolarizations during an atrial depolarization for classifying a detected tachyarrhythmia by its origin. In another embodiment, conduction time between two atrial locations is measured for monitoring the development of an abnormal atrial conditions and/or the effect of a therapy. | 02-23-2012 |
20120179057 | BLENDING CARDIAC RHYTHM DETECTION PROCESSES - Systems and methods are described for classifying a cardiac rhythm. A cardiac rhythm is classified using a classification process that includes a plurality of cardiac rhythm discriminators. Each rhythm discriminator provides an independent classification of the cardiac rhythm. The classification process is modified if the modification is likely to produce enhanced classification results. The rhythm is reclassified using the modified classification process. | 07-12-2012 |
20120203092 | PATIENT HEALTH IMPROVEMENT MONITOR - Systems and methods to monitor an improvement of a subject's physiological condition using a goal improvement profile are described. In an example, a physiological condition of a subject can be compared to a goal improvement profile, where the profile includes at least one target condition indicative of an improved physiological condition detectable using a physiological sensor signal, and a target time when the subject is expected to reach the target condition, where the comparison can be used to indicate whether the subject has met the target condition by the target time. | 08-09-2012 |
20130018234 | Decongestive Therapy Titration for Heart Failure Patients using Implantable Sensor - Assessing decongestive therapy delivered to a heart failure patient involves use of an implantable sensor configured to sense a physiologic parameter indicative of the patient's diuresis status and a processor coupled to the implantable sensor. The sensor may comprise a thoracic fluid sensor, a heart sounds sensor, a cardiac chamber or arterial pressure sensor, a respiration sensor, or a blood chemistry sensor, for example. The processor is configured to determine if a target level of patient diuresis has been achieved based on a relationship between the sensed physiologic parameter and a threshold developed for the patient, and to produce an output in response to determining that the target level of patient diuresis has been achieved. The processor may be disposed in an implantable housing, in a patient-external housing, or in a network server system. | 01-17-2013 |
20130060151 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGEMENT OF HEART FAILURE HOSPITALIZATION - A hospitalization management system including a heart failure analyzer that receives diagnostic data including at least sensor data representative of one or more physiological signals sensed from a hospitalized patient using one or more sensors and assesses risk of rehospitalization for the patient using the diagnostic data. The outcome of the risk assessment is used during and following the patient's hospitalization for reducing the risk of rehospitalization. | 03-07-2013 |
20130178786 | REMOTE CLOSED-LOOP TITRATION OF DECONGESTIVE THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF ADVANCED HEART FAILURE - An apparatus comprises one or more physiological sensing circuits that generate a sensed physiological signal and at least one of the physiological sensing circuits is implantable, a measurement circuit configured to recurrently measure one or more physiological parameters that indicate a status of heart failure of the subject, a comparison circuit configured to compare the one or more physiological parameter measurements to one or more physiological parameter target values, a therapy circuit configured to control delivery of one or more drugs to treat heart failure, and a control circuit in electrical communication with the comparison circuit and the therapy circuit and configured to recurrently adjust delivery of drug therapy according to the comparison of the measured physiological parameters to the physiological parameter targets. | 07-11-2013 |
20140142440 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGEMENT OF HEART FAILURE HOSPITALIZATION - A hospitalization management system including a heart failure analyzer that receives diagnostic data including at least sensor data representative of one or more physiological signals sensed from a hospitalized patient using one or more sensors and assesses risk of rehospitalization for the patient using the diagnostic data. The outcome of the risk assessment is used during and following the patient's hospitalization for reducing the risk of rehospitalization. | 05-22-2014 |
20140155762 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING SUBAUDIBLE CARDIAC VIBRATIONS - A monitoring system senses a physiological signal indicative of mechanical vibrations including audible and/or subaudible frequency ranges and presents information related to the physiological signal to a user. The presented information includes subaudible components of the physiological signal. In various embodiments, the information can be presented as a visual signal representing the mechanical vibrations including the subaudible components, an audial signal representing the mechanical vibrations having a spectrum shifted to an audible frequency range, and/or an audial signal representing the mechanical vibrations having a spectrum compressed into an audible frequency range. An example of the physiological signal can include a heart sound signal indicative of heart sounds including cardiac mechanical vibrations in audible and subaudible frequency ranges. | 06-05-2014 |
20140221786 | MULTI-SENSOR STRATEGY FOR HEART FAILURE PATIENT MANAGEMENT - An apparatus comprises plurality of sensors and a processor. Each sensor provides a sensor signal that includes physiological information and at least one sensor is implantable. The processor includes a physiological change event detection module that detects a physiological change event from a sensor signal and produces an indication of occurrence of one or more detected physiological change events, and a heart failure (HF) detection module. The HF detection module determines, using a first rule, whether the detected physiological change event is indicative of a change in HF status of a subject, determines whether to override the first rule HF determination using a second rules, and declares whether the change in HF status occurred according to the first and second rules. | 08-07-2014 |
20140275925 | DETERMINING SYSTOLIC TIME INTERVALS USING HEART SOUNDS - Systems and methods are provided for using information from a subject heart sound signal and information from a subject physiological pulsatile signal to identify subject systolic time intervals. An example system for identifying systolic time intervals includes a heart sound detector circuit, configured to detect a subject heart sound signal using an acoustic signal. The system can include a physiological signal sensing circuit configured to detect a physiological pulsatile signal, including at least one of a pulsatile cervical impedance signal or a pulsatile pulmonary artery pressure signal. A timing circuit can be configured to calculate a systolic time interval between a feature on the heart sound signal and a feature on the pulsatile signal. A subject physiologic diagnostic indication can be provided using information from the timing circuit about the systolic time interval. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276164 | HEART FAILURE MANAGEMENT TO AVOID REHOSPITALIZATION - Systems and methods are described for subject rehospitalization management. In an example, multiple physiologic signals can be obtained from a subject using multiple sensors. In response to a hospitalization event, pre-hospitalization characteristics of the multiple physiologic signals can be identified. Post-hospitalization characteristics of the multiple physiologic signals can be identified, including characteristics that differ from their corresponding pre-hospitalization characteristics. Later subsequent physiologic signals can be further monitored after the hospitalization event, such as using the same multiple sensors, and subsequent physiologic signal characteristics can be identified. In an example, a heart failure diagnostic indication can be determined using information about the pre-hospitalization characteristics, the post-hospitalization characteristics, and the subsequent characteristics. Information about relative changes in signal characteristics from multiple sensors can be used to identify particular subject physiologic signals to monitor during subsequent periods. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277235 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING DEVICE THERAPY USING MULTIPLE SENSOR METRICS - Devices and methods for improving device therapy such as cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) by determining a desired value for a device parameter are described. An ambulatory medical device can receive one or more physiologic signals and generate multiple signal metrics from the physiologic signals. The ambulatory medical device can determine a desired value for a device parameter, such as a timing parameter used for controlling the delivery of CRT pacing to various heart chambers, using information fusion of signal metrics that are selected based on one or more of a signal metric sensitivity to perturbations to the device parameter in response to a stimulation, a signal metric variability in response to a stimulation, or a covariability between two or more signal metrics in response to a stimulation. The ambulatory medical device can program a stimulation using the desired device parameter value, and deliver the programmed stimulation to one or more target sites to achieve desired therapeutic effects. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277237 | DEVICE BASED OPTIMIZATION OF DEVICE THERAPIES - A system may include an external medical device (e.g., a patch) including one or more physiological sensors configured to sense one or more physiological parameters of a subject when the subject is ambulatory. The external medical device may be configured to communicate information related to the sensed one or more physiological parameters for determining and/or modifying at least one cardiac therapy parameter of an implantable medical device (e.g., pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, or cardiac resynchronization therapy device). In some situations, an indication or notification may be generated corresponding to the determined and/modified cardiac therapy parameter. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277238 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING DEVICE THERAPY USING HEART SOUNDS - Devices and methods for improving device therapy such as cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) by determining a desired value for a device parameter are described. An ambulatory medical device can be configured to detect a heart sound signal and generate one or more heart sound metrics, detect a characteristic indicative of cannon waves, and determine a desired value for a device parameter, such as a timing parameter which can be used to control the delivery of CRT pacing to various heart chambers. The desired device parameter value can be determined using the heart sound metrics and the characteristic indicative of the cannon waves. The ambulatory medical device can program stimulation using the desired device parameter value, and deliver the programmed stimulations to one or more target sites to achieve desired therapeutic effects. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277239 | ESTIMATING ELECTROMECHANICAL DELAY TO OPTIMIZE PACING PARAMETERS IN RBBB PATIENTS - Stimulation energy can be provided to stimulate synchronous ventricular contractions. Interval information obtained from a cardiac electrical heart signal and a cardiac mechanical heart signal can be used to determine a right ventricular activation time. The interval information can provide a cardiac stimulation indication. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277243 | HEART SOUNDS TEMPLATE COMPARISON TO IDENTIFY TRUE PACING MODE - An apparatus may include an implantable therapy circuit that provides bi-ventricular pacing to a subject, a heart sound signal sensing circuit that produces a sensed heart sound signal that is representative of at least one heart sound associated with mechanical cardiac activity, a memory circuit to store one or more heart sound templates of cardiac capture, and a comparison circuit that compares a segment of the sensed heart sound signal to the one or more heart sound templates of cardiac capture to identify ventricles in which cardiac capture was induced by the bi-ventricular pacing. In some situations, an indication of the ventricles in which cardiac capture was induced may be generated according to the comparison. | 09-18-2014 |
Katie B. Thompson, Saint Paul, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110032708 | SOLID STATE LIGHT WITH OPTICAL GUIDE AND INTEGRATED THERMAL GUIDE - A solid state light having a solid state light source such as LEDs, and optical guide, and a thermal guide. The optical guide is coupled to the light source for receiving and distributing light from the light source, and the thermal guide is integrated with the optical guide for providing thermal conduction from the solid state light source and dissipating heat through convection for cooling the light. | 02-10-2011 |
Kirsten M. Thompson, Northfield, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090276239 | VALIDATED HEALTHCARE CLEANING AND SANITIZING PRACTICES - A validated healthcare facility cleaning and sanitizing system provides a comprehensive and systematic approach to cleaning and sanitizing practices at a hospital or other healthcare facility. The validated hospital cleaning system identifies hospital vectors of contamination; that is, sources through which hospital acquired infections (HAIs) may be spread. The validated system defines a plurality of modules within a healthcare facility, each having an associated cleaning process map designed to meet the particular cleaning and/or sanitizing needs and challenges faced by that module. Various stages of the cleaning process map include validation points, at which certain parameters designed to ensure proper cleaning and/or sanitizing of the module are verified. | 11-05-2009 |
Lance Gordon Thompson, Rochester, MN US
Lonnie P. Thompson, Welch, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110239580 | PARAPET ANCHOR - A parapet anchor is provided. The parapet anchor includes a frame, at least one adjustment member and a davit mount. The frame is configured and arranged to fit around a portion of a parapet. The at least one adjustment member is movably coupled to the frame to selectively engage the parapet to secure the frame to the parapet. Moreover, the davit mount is coupled to the frame and is configured and arranged to support a davit. The davit in turn can be used as a support structure upon which a lifeline can be coupled. | 10-06-2011 |
Michael A. Thompson, Coon Rapids, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090204497 | Centralized Media Production System and Method - A centralized media production system and its method of use is described. Web services are utilized in order processing in an electronic commerce system and fulfillment requests in a vendor manufacturing system. An XML-formatted WSDL file is used for submitting order and fulfillment requests. This process and system provides a way for software manufacturers to fulfill customer orders for physical copies of downloadable software, without being restricted to a particular e-commerce platform while allowing the manufacturer to interface with multiple vendors for fulfillment. | 08-13-2009 |
Nathan A. Thompson, North St. Paul, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110258801 | BBQ GRILL SCRAPER - A barbeque grill scraper and related methods of use that utilize a scraping end formed of a heat-responsive material to remove char and other debris from the grilling surface. The grill scraper includes a conformable scraping edge formed of the heat-responsive material. As the conformable scraping edge is drawn back and forth along the heated grilling surface, a combination of pressure applied by a user as well as the heat of the grill surface results in the formation of individual grooves along the conformable scraping edge, wherein each groove is formed to match an upper profile of the grilling surface. Over time, the grooves fully conform to the upper profile of the grilling surface such that an entire cooking surface can be scraped clean of char and debris. | 10-27-2011 |
20140298606 | BBQ GRILL SCRAPER - A barbeque grill scraper and related methods of use that utilize a scraping end formed of a heat-responsive material to remove char and other debris from the grilling surface. The grill scraper includes a conformable scraping edge formed of the heat-responsive material. As the conformable scraping edge is drawn back and forth along the heated grilling surface, a combination of pressure applied by a user as well as the heat of the grill surface results in the formation of individual grooves along the conformable scraping edge, wherein each groove is formed to match an upper profile of the grilling surface. Over time, the grooves fully conform to the upper profile of the grilling surface such that an entire cooking surface can be scraped clean of char and debris. | 10-09-2014 |
Noreen Walen Thompson, Arden Hills, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100137678 | SELF-ADJUSTING ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE FOR A CARDIAC SUPPORT DEVICE - A cardiac support device including a jacket and elastic attachment structure for self-securing the jacket to a heart. The attachment structures can include undulating metal and polymer elements, a silicone band and elastomeric filaments on a base end of the jacket. | 06-03-2010 |
20110166412 | SELF-ADJUSTING ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE FOR A CARDIAC SUPPORT DEVICE - A cardiac support device including a jacket and elastic attachment structure for self-securing the jacket to a heart. The attachment structures can include undulating metal and polymer elements, a silicone band and elastomeric filaments on a base end of the jacket. | 07-07-2011 |
Patrick Thompson, Savage, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100012599 | HIGH DENSITY PANEL WITH ROTATING TRAY - The present invention relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a tray pivotably mounted within the front opening of a housing. The tray pivots about a hinge located adjacent one of the sides of the housing and includes a raised floor. The raised floor of the tray cooperates with the side adjacent the hinge and a bottom of the housing to define a cable path from a rear cable access port to an opening on the tray adjacent the hinge. The tray includes a plurality of connection locations and cable management structures to direct a telecommunications cable from the cable access port to a rear of the connection locations without violating bend radius rules. The tray may also include a temporary cable holder to assist in pulling cables through the rear opening into the housing. The present invention further relates to a telecommunications equipment rack with a termination panel with such a pivoting tray mounted to the rack. | 01-21-2010 |
20110297629 | HIGH DENSITY PANEL WITH ROTATING TRAY - The present invention relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a tray pivotably mounted within the front opening of a housing. The tray pivots about a hinge located adjacent one of the sides of the housing and includes a raised floor. The raised floor of the tray cooperates with the side adjacent the hinge and a bottom of the housing to define a cable path from a rear cable access port to an opening on the tray adjacent the hinge. The tray includes a plurality of connection locations and cable management structures to direct a telecommunications cable from the cable access port to a rear of the connection locations without violating bend radius rules. The tray may also include a temporary cable holder to assist in pulling cables through the rear opening into the housing. The present invention further relates to a telecommunications equipment rack with a termination panel with such a pivoting tray mounted to the rack. | 12-08-2011 |
Patrick J. Thompson, Prior Lake, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130287356 | SLIDABLE FIBER OPTIC CONNECTION MODULE WITH CABLE SLACK MANAGEMENT - A fiber optic telecommunications device includes a frame and a fiber optic module including a rack mount portion, a center portion, and a main housing portion. The rack mount portion is stationarily coupled to the frame, the center portion is slidably coupled to the rack mount portion along a sliding direction, and the main housing portion is slidably coupled to the center portion along the sliding direction. The main housing portion of the fiber optic module includes fiber optic connection locations for connecting cables to be routed through the frame. The center portion of the fiber optic module includes a radius limiter for guiding cables between the main housing portion and the frame, the center portion also including a latch for unlatching the center portion for slidable movement. Slidable movement of the center portion with respect to the rack mount portion moves the main housing portion with respect to the frame along the sliding direction. | 10-31-2013 |
20130287357 | SLIDABLE FIBER OPTIC CONNECTION MODULE WITH CABLE SLACK MANAGEMENT - A fiber optic telecommunications device includes a frame and a fiber optic module including a rack mount portion, a center portion, and a main housing portion. The rack mount portion is stationarily coupled to the frame, the center portion is slidably coupled to the rack mount portion along a sliding direction, and the main housing portion is slidably coupled to the center portion along the sliding direction. The main housing portion of the fiber optic module includes fiber optic connection locations for connecting cables to be routed through the frame. The center portion of the fiber optic module includes a radius limiter for guiding cables between the main housing portion and the frame, the center portion also including a latch for unlatching the center portion for slidable movement. Slidable movement of the center portion with respect to the rack mount portion moves the main housing portion with respect to the frame along the sliding direction. | 10-31-2013 |
20130315549 | SPLICE CASSETTES AND CHIPS - A splice cassette includes a base and a cover. The base includes an outer channel and an inner storage region separated by a spool wall. The cover is configured to mount to the base to enclose the inner storage region. The outer channel extends radially outwardly from a perimeter of the cover. The cover includes guide spools and a chip receiving arrangement disposed on an inwardly-facing surface that faces the base when the cover mounts to the base. The splice chip remains on the cover when the cover is removed from the base. | 11-28-2013 |
20140072297 | OPTICAL FIBER LOOPBACK ADAPTER - A passive optical fiber loopback adapter includes a first transmission port, a second transmission port, a first reception port, and a second reception port. A non-switched optical device is connected to each of the ports. The non-switched optical device routes light signals from the first transmission port to an appropriate port, based on the wavelength of the light signal. For example, a transmission light signal having a first wavelength is routed automatically to the second transmission port. A test light signal having a second wavelength different than the first wavelength is routed automatically to the second reception port. | 03-13-2014 |
20140086545 | Slidable Fiber Optic Connection Module with Cable Slack Management - A fiber optic telecommunications device includes a frame and a fiber optic module including a rack mount portion, a center portion, and a main housing portion. The rack mount portion is stationarily coupled to the frame, the center portion is slidably coupled to the rack mount portion along a sliding direction, and the main housing portion is slidably coupled to the center portion along the sliding direction. The main housing portion of the fiber optic module includes fiber optic connection locations for connecting cables to be routed through the frame. The center portion of the fiber optic module includes a radius limiter for guiding cables between the main housing portion and the frame, the center portion also including a latch for unlatching the center portion for slidable movement. Slidable movement of the center portion with respect to the rack mount portion moves the main housing portion with respect to the frame along the sliding direction. | 03-27-2014 |
20140259602 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSEMBLY WITH PATCH CORD STORAGE - A telecommunications assembly includes a tray assembly including a tray and a cable spool assembly rotatably mounted to the tray, a connector holder arrangement for temporarily holding connectors, wherein the connector holder arrangement is mounted for rotation with the cable spool assembly, and cable storage arrangements for individually storing cables from the cable spool assembly to the connector holder arrangement. After a main cable is unwound from the cable spool assembly, a connector can be removed from the connector holder assembly, and cable slack stored in the cable storage arrangement can be removed allowing connection of the connector to equipment. | 09-18-2014 |
20150060539 | TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS WITH MANAGED CONNECTIVITY - Management elements (e.g., an RFID tag, an RFID reader, a barcode, a QR code, etc.) can be retro-fitted to cables, connectors, and/or equipment to store PLI for the cables, connectors, and/or equipment after deployment and/or connection of the equipment. The management elements can be added in the field without replacing the telecommunication components or disconnecting cables from the telecommunication components. | 03-05-2015 |
Paul Thompson, Minnetonka, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100228335 | STENTS MODIFIED WITH MATERIAL COMPRISING AMNION TISSUE AND CORRESPONDING PROCESSES - A stent scaffold combined with amniotic tissue provides for a biocompatible stent that has improved biocompatibility and hemocompatibility. The amnion tissue can be variously modified or unmodified form of amnion tissue such as non-cryo amnion tissue, solubilized amnion tissue, amnion tissue fabric, chemically modified amnion tissue, amnion tissue treated with radiation, amnion tissue treated with heat, or a combination thereof. Materials such as polymer, placental tissue, pericardium tissue, small intestine submucosa can be used in combination with the amnion tissue. The amnion tissue can be attached to the inside, the outside, both inside and outside, or complete encapsulation of the stent scaffold. In some embodiments, at least part of the covering or lining comprises a plurality of layers of amnion tissue. The method of making the biocompatible stent and its delivery and deployment are also discussed. | 09-09-2010 |
20140194806 | EXTERNAL ANCHORING CONFIGURATIONS FOR MODULAR GASTROINTESTINAL PROSTHESES - Components may be used separately or in combination to create anchoring systems for intra-luminal implants for the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. Various systems include an external component adapted for deployment around a portion of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., the duodenum) and an internal component adapted for implantation within the gastrointestinal tract. Various systems use anchoring means that are based on mechanical interference, elasticity, spring force, shape memory transformation, magnetic attraction, repulsion and/or levitation. Various embodiments rely on longitudinal anchoring of the implants with minimal force against tissue. | 07-10-2014 |
Paul J. Thompson, Minnetonka, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090069879 | IMPLANT DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH MARKER INTERLOCK - An implant delivery system is disclosed. The delivery system includes an elongated member having an implant mounting location. A self-expandable implant is mounted at the implant mounting location. The implant is held in a compressed orientation by a retractable sheath. An interlock structure prevents the implant from deploying prematurely as the sheath is retracted. The interlock structure includes radio-opaque markers that identify the position of the implant. | 03-12-2009 |
20110009690 | External Anchoring Configurations for Modular Gastrointestinal Prostheses - Components may be used separately or in combination to create anchoring systems for intra-luminal implants for the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. Various systems include an external component adapted for deployment around a portion of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., the duodenum) and an internal component adapted for implantation within the gastrointestinal tract. Various systems use anchoring means that are based on mechanical interference, elasticity, spring force, shape memory transformation, magnetic attraction, repulsion and/or levitation. Various embodiments rely on longitudinal anchoring of the implants with minimal force against tissue. | 01-13-2011 |
20110106273 | GASTROINTESTINAL PROSTHESES HAVING PARTIAL BYPASS CONFIGURATIONS - A system of components may be used separately or in combination to create partial bypass of food, stomach and intestinal secretions and digestive enzymes. The systems are designed to be modular so as to allow the physicians to quickly replace certain elements to tailor the amount of material bypassed, the restriction applied to food passage, and the origin and destination of bypass according to the patient's individualized clinical needs. | 05-05-2011 |
20120065571 | EXPANDABLE PYLORIC ANCHORS AND METHODS FOR SECURING INTESTINAL BYPASS SLEEVES - A gastrointestinal device for implanting within a patient's gastrointestinal tract includes first and second expandable anchoring rings configured to be disposed on either side of a patient's pylorus. The first expandable anchoring ring has a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein in the expanded configuration the first expandable anchoring ring has a diameter larger than a maximum opening diameter of the pylorus. The second expandable anchoring ring also has a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein in the expanded configuration the second expandable anchoring ring has a diameter larger than a maximum opening diameter of the pylorus. An intestinal bypass sleeve couples the first expandable anchoring ring and the second expandable anchoring ring, so as to allow a distance between the anchoring rings to exceed a width of the pylorus. | 03-15-2012 |
20120184893 | ANCHORS AND METHODS FOR INTESTINAL BYPASS SLEEVES - A gastrointestinal device for implanting within a pylorus, a duodenal bulb, and a duodenum of a patient's gastrointestinal tract includes an expandable structure including a proximal portion having a plurality of spring arms and a distal portion having a plurality of spring arms, the proximal and distal portions coupled by a rigid central cylinder having a diameter capable of fitting within the pylorus and having a length greater than a width of the pylorus. An intestinal bypass sleeve is coupled to at least one of the proximal and distal portions of the expandable structure and having a length sufficient to extend at least partially into the duodenum. In the expanded configuration, the proximal portion has a diameter larger than a maximum opening diameter of the pylorus and further wherein, in the expanded configuration, the distal portion has a diameter larger than a maximum opening diameter of the pylorus. | 07-19-2012 |
20120253259 | MODULAR GASTROINTESTINAL PROSTHESES - A modular system for therapy within a gastrointestinal system. The system includes anchoring or attachment functionality embodied in a low-profile implant technology and removable therapy components, which can be reversibly attached to these low-profile implants to accomplish various therapies. This modular design allows the physician to tailor the therapy to the patient's needs. The modular system has the potential to create conduits for diversion and/or restriction of food and organ secretions and to facilitate the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and T2DM. | 10-04-2012 |
20120253260 | GASTROINTESTINAL PROSTHESES - A system for therapy within a gastrointestinal system includes anchoring or attachment functionality embodied in a low-profile implant technology and removable therapy components, which can be reversibly attached to these low-profile implants to accomplish various therapies. This design allows the physician to tailor the therapy to the patient's needs. The system has the potential to create conduits for diversion and/or restriction of food and organ secretions and to facilitate the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and T2DM. | 10-04-2012 |
20120302936 | EXTERNAL ANCHORING CONFIGURATIONS FOR MODULAR GASTROINTESTINAL PROSTHESES - Components may be used separately or in combination to create anchoring systems for intra-luminal implants for the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. Various systems include an external component adapted for deployment around a portion of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., the duodenum) and an internal component adapted for implantation within the gastrointestinal tract. Various systems use anchoring means that are based on mechanical interference, elasticity, spring force, shape memory transformation, magnetic attraction, repulsion and/or levitation. Various embodiments rely on longitudinal anchoring of the implants with minimal force against tissue. | 11-29-2012 |
20130030351 | DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GASTROINTESTINAL IMPLANTS - Several gastrointestinal surgery procedures are effective as treatments for metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. Minimally invasive procedures including intra-luminal gastrointestinal implants have been proposed to mimic the anatomical, physiological and metabolic changes achieved by these procedures. Many of these designs include long sleeve like elements that prevent contact of food with the walls of the small intestine. It is desirable to have simple delivery systems that can place these implants under endoscopic guidance. However, in order to anchor these sleeve elements safely and reliably, the inventors have previously disclosed anchoring means that anchor the sleeves at the junctions of the stomach and the intestine or the stomach and esophagus. | 01-31-2013 |
20140213960 | GASTROINTESTINAL PROSTHESES - A system for therapy within a gastrointestinal system includes anchoring or attachment functionality embodied in a low-profile implant technology and removable therapy components, which can be reversibly attached to these low-profile implants to accomplish various therapies. This design allows the physician to tailor the therapy to the patient's needs. The system has the potential to create conduits for diversion and/or restriction of food and organ secretions and to facilitate the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and T2DM. | 07-31-2014 |
20140309576 | GASTROINTESTINAL PROSTHESES HAVING PARTIAL BYPASS CONFIGURATIONS - A system of components may be used separately or in combination to create partial bypass of food, stomach and intestinal secretions and digestive enzymes. The systems are designed to be modular so as to allow the physicians to quickly replace certain elements to tailor the amount of material bypassed, the restriction applied to food passage, and the origin and destination of bypass according to the patient's individualized clinical needs. | 10-16-2014 |
Paul J. Thompson, New Hope, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080281404 | Stent with Offset Cell Geometry - A stent defining a longitudinal axis is disclosed. A plurality of circumferential support structures are spaced-apart along the longitudinal axis. At least some of the circumferential support structures are interconnected by connection members that extend generally in a circumferential direction. | 11-13-2008 |
20100082090 | CATHETER SYSTEM WITH SPACER MEMBER - A stent delivery system includes outer and inner elongated, flexible tubular members each having a distal and proximal ends. The outer tubular member is sized to be passed through the body lumen with the distal end advanced to the deployment site and with the proximal end remaining external of the patient's body for manipulation by an operator. The inner tubular member is sized to be received within the outer tubular member. The inner tubular member has a stent attachment location at its distal end. A spacer member is disposed between the inner and outer tubular members. The spacer member maintains spacing between the inner and outer tubular members. Opposing surfaces of the inner and outer tubular members define a passageway extending from the proximal end towards the distal end of the outer tubular member. A fluid exchange port is provided in communication with the passageway at the proximal end of the outer tubular member. | 04-01-2010 |
20100087912 | STENT WITH DUAL SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A intraluminal stent comprises a reticulated tube having an un-deployed diameter and expandable to an enlarged diameter. The tube includes a structural beam extending between first and second ends. The structural beam changes from a first geometry to a second geometry when the tube changes from the un-deployed diameter to the enlarged diameter. The structural beam includes first and second longitudinal elements each extending at least partially between the first and second ends and with a spacing between the first and second elements. Each of said first and second elements changes from the first geometry to the second geometry when the tube changes from the un-deployed diameter to the enlarged diameter for the spacing to remain substantially unchanged as the tube changes from the un-deployed diameter to the enlarged diameter. | 04-08-2010 |
20100228338 | STENTS WITH TAPERED STRUTS - A stent may include a stent body having a stent axis. The stent body may include structural members defining openings through the stent body. The structural members are provided with regions having different widths. The relative sizes of the widths are selected to control the length of the stent body as the stent body is radially expanded from an undeployed orientation to a deployed orientation. In one embodiment, the regions having different widths are provided by tapering the widths of selected segments of the structural member. | 09-09-2010 |
20110288633 | STENT WITH DUAL SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A intraluminal stent comprises a reticulated tube having an un-deployed diameter and expandable to an enlarged diameter. The tube includes a structural beam extending between first and second ends. The structural beam changes from a first geometry to a second geometry when the tube changes from the un-deployed diameter to the enlarged diameter. The structural beam includes first and second longitudinal elements each extending at least partially between the first and second ends and with a spacing between the first and second elements. Each of said first and second elements changes from the first geometry to the second geometry when the tube changes from the un-deployed diameter to the enlarged diameter for the spacing to remain substantially unchanged as the tube changes from the un-deployed diameter to the enlarged diameter. | 11-24-2011 |
20120172971 | STENT WITH OFFSET CELL GEOMETRY - A stent defining a longitudinal axis is disclosed. A plurality of circumferential support structures are spaced-apart along the longitudinal axis. At least some of the circumferential support structures are interconnected by connection members that extend generally in a circumferential direction. | 07-05-2012 |
20120271406 | Stent With Enhanced Friction - A stent for placement in a body lumen is fabricated by forming a tube having an un-deployed diameter sized for the tube to be placed on a deployment balloon and advanced through a body lumen to a deployment site. The tube is expandable upon inflation of the balloon to an enlarged diameter sized for the tube to be retained within the lumen at the site upon deflation and withdrawal of the balloon. The tube has a stent axis extending between first and second axial ends of the tube. The tube has an exterior surface and an interior surface. The tube is polished to polish the exterior surface to a smooth surface finish and with at least a portion of the interior surface having a rough surface finish rougher than the surface finish of the exterior surface. | 10-25-2012 |
20140236275 | CATHETER SYSTEM WITH SPACER MEMBER - A stent delivery system includes outer and inner elongated, flexible tubular members each having a distal and proximal ends. The outer tubular member is sized to be passed through the body lumen with the distal end advanced to the deployment site and with the proximal end remaining external of the patient's body for manipulation by an operator. The inner tubular member is sized to be received within the outer tubular member. The inner tubular member has a stent attachment location at its distal end. A spacer member is disposed between the inner and outer tubular members. The spacer member maintains spacing between the inner and outer tubular members. Opposing surfaces of the inner and outer tubular members define a passageway extending from the proximal end towards the distal end of the outer tubular member. A fluid exchange port is provided in communication with the passageway at the proximal end of the outer tubular member. | 08-21-2014 |
20140316508 | IMPLANT DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH MARKER INTERLOCK - An implant delivery system is disclosed. The delivery system includes an elongated member having an implant mounting location. A self-expandable implant is mounted at the implant mounting location. The implant is held in a compressed orientation by a retractable sheath. An interlock structure prevents the implant from deploying prematurely as the sheath is retracted. The interlock structure includes radio-opaque markers that identify the position of the implant. | 10-23-2014 |
Paul R. Thompson, White Bear Lake, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110307274 | INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FOR MANAGING MEDICAL DEVICE INFORMATION - Computer-implemented systems and methods for managing information include one or more client terminal devices in communication with a data interchange system. In one instance, the data interchange system may facilitate communication between a device manufacturer and a clinical site. One or more of the client terminals devices may be configured to: (a) collect the medical device information from the medical device; (b) transmit the medical device information to the medical device manufacturer and/or the clinical site via the interchange system; and (c) receive information from the medical device manufacturer and/or the clinical site via the interchange system. The client terminal device may be further configured to: (d) activate, deactivate or configure a medical device. | 12-15-2011 |
20110307284 | COMMAND CENTER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED MANAGEMENT OF COMPLEX MEDICAL ENVIRONMENTS - Computer-implemented systems, apparatus and methods for managing information, operations and functions in a complex medical environment and providing a command control center interface for receiving/sending/displaying data, relating to products, instructions, diagnosis, consultation, patient's information, supplies and their provision, registration, scheduling, updating and like operational functions and features, and updating on an ongoing basis to coordinate, control and synchronize necessary and/or desirable operations within the environment, whereby the “hospital of the future” is effectively facilitated with proficiency and efficiency in an accurate and reliable manner. Such systems may also include one or more client terminal devices in communication with a data interchange subsystem. | 12-15-2011 |
Richard J. Thompson, Lino Lakes, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080268219 | MODIFIED COPOLYESTERS AND OPTICAL FILMS INCLUDING MODIFIED COPOLYESTERS - Modified copolyesters having relatively low refractive indices and relatively high glass transition temperatures are disclosed. These modified copolyesters can be used in forming one or more layers in an optical film, such as a multilayer polymer film. | 10-30-2008 |
20140027934 | OPTICAL BODIES INCLUDING ROUGH STRIPPABLE BOUNDARY LAYERS AND ASYMMETRIC SURFACE STRUCTURES - Optical bodies are disclosed that include an optical film and at least one rough strippable skin layer. The at least one rough strippable skin layer can include a continuous phase and a disperse phase. In some embodiments, the at least one rough strippable skin layer can include a first polymer, a second polymer different from the first polymer and an additional material that is substantially immiscible in at least one of the first and second polymers. In some exemplary embodiments, a surface of the at least one rough strippable skin layer adjacent to the optical film comprises a plurality of protrusions and the adjacent surface of the optical film comprises a plurality of asymmetric depressions substantially corresponding to said plurality of protrusions. Methods of making such exemplary optical bodies are also disclosed. | 01-30-2014 |
Robert H. Thompson, Rochester, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090215084 | B7-H1 AND B7-H4 IN CANCER - Methods of determining prognosis of a subject with cancer or determining risk of cancer progression by assessing expression of B7-H4, or B7-H1 and B7-H4 in combination. | 08-27-2009 |
20100015642 | B7-H1 AND SURVIVIN IN CANCER - Methods of determining prognosis of a subject with cancer by assessing expression of B7-H1 and survivin in combination. | 01-21-2010 |
20140329248 | B7-H1 AND SURVIVIN IN CANCER - Methods of determining prognosis of a subject with cancer by assessing expression of B7-H1 and survivin in combination. | 11-06-2014 |
20140335541 | B7-H1 AND B7-H4 IN CANCER - Methods of determining prognosis of a subject with cancer or determining risk of cancer progression by assessing expression of B7-H4, or B7-H1 and B7-H4 in combination. | 11-13-2014 |
Ronald Thompson, White Bear Lake, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100107559 | Packaging Machine - A packaging apparatus for real-time alignment of packaging surfaces can include two or more sensors for detecting the positioning of carton surfaces and a servo system. The servo system can include a servo motor and a controller. The servo system records the positioning of the carton surfaces and calculates a difference in position. The controller compares the calculated value with a predetermined value and if necessary, the servo motor turns a correction wheel to align the carton surfaces. | 05-06-2010 |
20110083404 | Packaging Machine - A packaging apparatus for real-time alignment of packaging surfaces can include two or more sensors for detecting the positioning of carton surfaces and a servo system. The servo system can include a servo motor and a controller. The servo system records the positioning of the carton surfaces and calculates a difference in position. The controller compares the calculated value with a predetermined value and if necessary, the servo motor turns a correction wheel to align the carton surfaces. | 04-14-2011 |
Ryan J. Thompson, St. Paul, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100168949 | System and Method for Autonomous Vehicle Control - A system for localizing an autonomous vehicle to a target area can include a position indicator adapted for association with the vehicle in a three dimensional configuration, a detection device configured to detect the position indicator, a computation device configured to compute a position of the vehicle based on the detected position indicator and the relationship of the configuration to the vehicle orientation, a transmitter configured to receive information from the computation device and produce a signal carrying the information, a receiver configured to receive the signal from the transmitter and filter the information therefrom, and a control system configured for association with and control of one or more directional control components of the vehicle, the control being based on the information received from the receiver relating to localizing the vehicle to the target area. A method of for localizing a vehicle to a target area is also disclosed. | 07-01-2010 |
20110128372 | System and Method for Determining an Orientation and Position of an Object - A system for determining an orientation and position of an object can include a computation device having an input module adapted to receive data defining a two dimensional image, an image analyzing module configured to receive the data and analyze the two dimensional image to determine a two dimensional orientation representative of a three dimensional orientation and position, a position calculating module configured to receive the two dimensional orientation from the image analyzing module and determine the three dimensional orientation and position of the object, and an output module adapted to send information relating to the three dimensional orientation and position of the object. A method for determining an orientation and position of an object is also disclosed. | 06-02-2011 |
20130301905 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN ORIENTATION AND POSITION OF AN OBJECT - A system includes a computation device having an input module adapted to receive data defining a single two dimensional image, an image analyzing module configured to receive the data and analyze the single two dimensional image to determine a two dimensional orientation representative of a three dimensional orientation and position, a position calculating module configured to receive the two dimensional orientation from the image analyzing module and determine the three dimensional orientation and position of the object, and an output module adapted to send information relating to the three dimensional orientation and position of the object. | 11-14-2013 |
Scott Thompson, White Bear Lake, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120325621 | Bulk Product Diverter - A bulk product diverter and system for separating bulk product units into multiple product streams includes a unique conveyor assembly. The conveyor has a plurality of flights wherein the adjacent flights define buckets into which groups of bulk product units are placed. The conveyor conveys each bucket in a downstream direction along a horizontal path, then along a vertical path, then around a turn of approximately 150 degrees. A diverter fence is selectively movable between an open position and a closed position. In the open position the path defines a first gate through which acceptable product units are passed. In the closed position the product units continue around the turn to pass through a second gate. | 12-27-2012 |
Steven Thompson, Burnsville, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080226114 | Earbud Adapter with Enhanced Frequency Response - Adapters for use with sound devices and methods for making and using the same. An adapter may include an adapter body including a wall having a first surface and a second surface, and a projection extending from the wall. The adapter is generally configured to be attachable to a sound device such as an earbud or earphone. A sleeve configured to at least in part extend into the ear canal of a user during use may be attached to the projection. The adapter may additionally include one or more unobstructed orifices extending through the wall of the adapter between the first surface and the second surface. The one or more unobstructed orifices may allow leakage of acoustical energy from the adapter, thus modifying the level of sound energy at certain frequencies transmitted to the ear canal of a user. | 09-18-2008 |
Steven L. Thompson, Buffalo, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120227552 | TOOL HANDLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A tool apparatus comprises an operative member and a handle connected to the operative member. The handle comprises a core element having an elongated body, an outer surface and first and second ends opposite to each other. At least the second end is connected to the operative member. The tool handle also comprises at least one cavity extending inwardly from the outer surface of the core element and a plurality of insert blocks selectively receivable in the cavity. The tool handle further comprises an overlay disposed on the core element, wherein a height of the projection on exterior surface of the insert block is no less than a thickness of the overlay, thereby exposing the upper surface to an external environment so as to be visible to a viewer. | 09-13-2012 |
20140366320 | TOOL HANDLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A tool apparatus comprises an operative member and a handle connected to the operative member. The handle comprises a core element having an elongated body, an outer surface and first and second ends opposite to each other. At least the second end is connected to the operative member. The tool handle also comprises at least one cavity extending inwardly from the outer surface of the core element and a plurality of insert blocks selectively receivable in the cavity. The tool handle further comprises an overlay disposed on the core element, wherein a height of the projection on exterior surface of the insert block is no less than a thickness of the overlay, thereby exposing the upper surface to an external environment so as to be visible to a viewer. | 12-18-2014 |
Terrance L. Thompson, Minneapolis, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110053723 | Actuation System - An actuation system includes a prime mover, a mechanical option module, an actuator, and a controller. The prime mover includes a drive shaft. The mechanical option module includes a housing, an input shaft coupled to the drive shaft, an output shaft, and a planetary gear module. The planetary gear module includes a sun gear coupled to the input shaft, a planet carrier coupled to the output shaft, an outer ring, and planet gears meshed with the sun gear and the outer ring. The application-specific module is connected to the housing and configured to selectively influence movement of the outer ring of the planetary gear module. The actuator includes an actuator input shaft coupled to the output shaft of the mechanical option module. The controller controls an operation of at least one of the prime mover, the mechanical option module, and the actuator. | 03-03-2011 |
Thomas S. Thompson, Lake City, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090316376 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF CHANGING PCB PAD STRUCTURE TO INCREASE SOLDER VOLUME AND STRENGTH - The present disclosure is directed at an apparatus for changing printed circuit board pad structure to increase solder volume and strength. The invention provides increased end row pad and lead size and utilizes a plurality of lead-to-pad and pad-to-lead conforming geometric structures to form a joint providing additional solder surface adhesion area. | 12-24-2009 |
20140083741 | IMPLEMENTING GRAPHENE INTERCONNECT FOR HIGH CONDUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS - A method, and structures for implementing enhanced interconnects for high conductivity applications. An interconnect structure includes an electrically conductive interconnect member having a predefined shape with spaced apart end portions extending between a first plane and a second plane. A winded graphene ribbon is carried around the electrically conductive interconnect member, providing increased electrical current carrying capability and increased thermal conductivity. | 03-27-2014 |
Timothy L. Thompson, Rochester, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100332912 | VISUAL FEEDBACK SYSTEM FOR USERS USING MULTIPLE PARTITIONS ON A SERVER - Systems, methods and articles of manufacture are disclosed for conveying which hardware components of a logically partitioned computer system are assigned to a selected logical partition of the computer system. Partition information for the computer system may be received. Further, a request may be received from a user to view which hardware components of the computer system are assigned to a selected logical partition of the computer system. Based on the received partition information, hardware components may be determined that are assigned to the selected logical partition. Based on the determined hardware components, a virtual model of the computer system may be generated that visually distinguishes hardware components assigned to the selected logical partition from hardware components not assigned to the selected logical partition. Responsive to the request, the virtual model may be output to a graphical display device. | 12-30-2010 |
20140136475 | AUTOMATICALLY ADDRESSING PERFORMANCE ISSUES IN A DISTRIBUTED DATABASE - A database performance monitor monitors performance of a distributed database, identifies a database performance issue for the distributed database, determines from a distributed virtual network mechanism which physical networks are related to the database performance issue, determines a potential solution to the database performance issue that changes configuration of the distributed database, and applies the potential solution by automatically changing configuration of the distributed database without intervention of a user to address the database performance issue. | 05-15-2014 |
20140136682 | AUTOMATICALLY ADDRESSING PERFORMANCE ISSUES IN A DISTRIBUTED DATABASE - A database performance monitor monitors performance of a distributed database, identifies a database performance issue for the distributed database, determines from a distributed virtual network mechanism which physical networks are related to the database performance issue, determines a potential solution to the database performance issue that changes configuration of the distributed database, and applies the potential solution by automatically changing configuration of the distributed database without intervention of a user to address the database performance issue. | 05-15-2014 |
Tyler Matthew Thompson, Chanhassen, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130329159 | DUAL COMPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SEAL - An environmental seal between two compartments, such as in a process transmitter, linked by a passageway contains an electrical cable. The seal includes a stop, a cable gland body, a compression bushing, a cable gland nut, and a first elastomeric seal. The stop projects from an interior surface of the passageway. The cable gland body is in contact with the stop and encircles a portion of the electrical cable. The compression bushing is within the cable gland body and encircles the portion of the electrical cable. The cable gland nut compresses the compression bushing and seals the compression bushing against the electrical cable and against an interior surface of the cable gland body. The first elastomeric seal seals between an exterior surface of the cable gland body and the interior surface of the passageway. | 12-12-2013 |
Wendy L. Thompson, St. Paul, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090035528 | Multi-photon reacted articles with inorganic particles and method for fabricating structures - A three-dimensional shaped structure is prepared from a multi-photon reactive composition including: (a) at least one reactive species; (b) a multi-photon photoinitiator system; and (c) a plurality of substantially inorganic particles, wherein the particles have an average particle size of less than about 10 microns in diameter. | 02-05-2009 |
William A. Thompson, Rochester, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120144087 | CABLE REDUNDANCY AND FAILOVER FOR MULTI-LANE PCI EXPRESS IO INTERCONNECTIONS - Method and apparatus for providing failover operation for a connection between a first PCIE bridge and a first input/output (IO) device are provided. A first set of bussed bits is exchanged between the first PCIE bridge and the first IO device over a first link using a first set of lanes of the first PCIE bridge. In response to detecting the failure in the first link, the first set of bussed bits is exchanged between the first PCIE bridge and the first IO device using an unused portion of a second link connecting a second PCIE bridge and a second IO device. | 06-07-2012 |
20120144230 | CABLE REDUNDANCY AND FAILOVER FOR MULTI-LANE PCI EXPRESS IO INTERCONNECTIONS - Method and apparatus for providing failover operation for a connection between a first PCIE bridge and a first input/output (IO) device are provided. A first set of bussed bits is exchanged between the first PCIE bridge and the first IO device over a first link using a first set of lanes of the first PCIE bridge. In response to detecting a failure in the first link, at a PCIE bridge end, the first set of lanes is swapped with a second set of lanes of the first PCIE bridge for exchanging a second set of bussed bits between the first PCIE bridge and the first IO device over a second link using the second set of lanes, the second link connecting a second PCIE bridge with a second IO device. In response to detecting the failure in the first link, at an IO device end, the first set of lanes is switched with the second set of lanes for exchanging the second set of bussed bits between the first PCIE bridge and the first IO device over the second link using the second set of lanes | 06-07-2012 |
20130080678 | CABLE REDUNDANCY AND FAILOVER FOR MULTI-LANE PCI EXPRESS IO INTERCONNECTIONS - Method and apparatus for providing failover operation for a connection between a first PCIE bridge and a first input/output (IO) device are provided. A first set of bussed bits is exchanged between the first PCIE bridge and the first IO device over a first link using a first set of lanes of the first PCIE bridge. In response to detecting the failure in the first link, the first set of bussed bits is exchanged between the first PCIE bridge and the first IO device using an unused portion of a second link connecting a second PCIE bridge and a second IO device. | 03-28-2013 |
20130080825 | CABLE REDUNDANCY AND FAILOVER FOR MULTI-LANE PCI EXPRESS IO INTERCONNECTIONS - Method and apparatus for providing failover operation for a connection between a first PCIE bridge and a first input/output (IO) device are provided. A first set of bussed bits is exchanged between the first PCIE bridge and the first IO device over a first link using a first set of lanes of the first PCIE bridge. In response to detecting a failure in the first link, at a PCIE bridge end, the first set of lanes is swapped with a second set of lanes of the first PCIE bridge for exchanging a second set of bussed bits between the first PCIE bridge and the first IO device over a second link using the second set of lanes, the second link connecting a second PCIE bridge with a second IO device. In response to detecting the failure in the first link, at an IO device end, the first set of lanes is switched with the second set of lanes for exchanging the second set of bussed bits between the first PCIE bridge and the first IO device over the second link using the second set of lanes. | 03-28-2013 |