Thompson, US
Alan Keith Thompson, Riverdale, MD US
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20090114843 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING SLOW NEUTRONS BY LYMAN ALPHA RADIATION - A method and apparatus for detecting slow neutrons by monitoring Lyman alpha radiation produced by the | 05-07-2009 |
20120104269 | NOBLE-GAS-EXCIMER DETECTORS OF SLOW NEUTRONS - The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for use in highly sensitive and efficient neutron detection, that includes using trigger reactions to initiate far-ultraviolet (FUV) optical emissions. In some embodiments of the present invention, a method for the detection of slow neutrons includes absorption of a slow neutron with a high neutron capture-cross-section nucleus, decay of the compound nucleus into energetic particles, creation of excimers from the energetic particles reacting with a background gas to form excimers, radiative decay of excimers resulting in emission of FUV radiation, and detection of the FUV radiation using an optical detector. | 05-03-2012 |
Andy Thompson, Oakland, CA US
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20110313181 | Conversion of Saponifiable Lipids into Fatty Esters - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to processes and methods for converting lipids comprising fatty acids into fatty esters. According to various embodiments of the invention, the saponifiable lipids are reacted with a base to form alkali soaps. The alkali soaps are then reacted with an acid to form fatty esters. Both the base reaction and the acid reaction may occur in the presence of one or more alcohols. Following the acid reaction, a solvent may be added to effect a separation of the fatty esters, which may then be recovered. | 12-22-2011 |
Basil W. Thompson, Hooksett, NH US
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20110273350 | TAPERED SLOT ANTENNA - Methods, antennas and other embodiments associated with impedance matching an antenna feed slot. A slot antenna includes a planar metal sheet. A feed slot opening is formed in the metal sheet. The feed slot has a first end and a second end. A tapered opening is formed in the metal sheet. Adjacent sides of the tapered opening touch the first end of the feed slot. An impedance matching star shaped opening is formed in the metal. The impedance matching star shaped opening touches the second end of the feed slot. | 11-10-2011 |
Brad Thompson, Danville, CA US
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20120144381 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING DIGITAL GOODS - A system and method for transferring digital goods facilitates bulk upload of file images to a central repository. The software gets a File ID and a path to each file image to be uploaded from a list, typically an XML file, of input attributes. After successful verification, the file image is uploaded to the central repository and linked with a corresponding metadata object. Each metadata object contains attributes that describe the corresponding file image. Although file attributes may be defined when the metadata object is created, the software determines file image attributes as the file image is being uploaded and records them in the metadata object. File images are either uploaded from a server, typically an FTP server, having been placed there by the goods vendor; or the file images can be uploaded directly from a computer operated by the vendor. | 06-07-2012 |
Bradley M. Thompson, Atkins, AR US
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20110253952 | Service stand for lawn mowers and ATV's - A portable, user configurable service stand for a variety of riding lawnmowers and other motorized implements. The stand comprises a rigid frame with an elongated, longitudinal section spanning between twin, spaced apart vertical frame sections that support the load. Each vertical frame section secures generally planar, horizontal wheel supports. A pair of parallel, removable spans is coupled between front and rear wheel supports to temporarily provide a travel pathway over the stand. Removable, drive-on ramps are pivotally connected to the frame. After a mower is parked on the stand, the spans may be slidably removed, exposing the sides and undercarriage of the mower for convenient access. Upon removal of the spans, a pair of gravity-operated safeties automatically deploys to block the mower front wheels. | 10-20-2011 |
Brenda Thompson, Hollis, NH US
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20110283134 | Server Checking Using Health Probe Chaining - A load balancer sends a probe packet to a first server in a list of servers. Each server in the list sends the probe successively down the list of servers and acknowledges the probe if the server is healthy. The final server in the list sends a signal to the load balancer to indicate that the chain of server probing has completed successfully. In this manner, the load balancer (or other device performing the checking) only needs to send a single probe rather than probe each server in the list separately. Embodiments include serial and recursive acknowledgments from the servers, sending a beacon message upon failure, and other features. | 11-17-2011 |
Brian Thompson, Deering, NH US
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20090059378 | Devices, Systems, and/or Methods for Providing Illumination - Certain exemplary embodiments can provide and/or utilize a system comprising a first sheet formed of a light-diffusing material, said first sheet defining a pair of opposing faces and two pairs of opposing edges, said first sheet adapted to provide a substantially uniform illumination from at least one of said faces when light is transmitted into any of said edges; a first reflective layer adapted to reflect light toward a second face of said pair of faces; a second sheet formed of a light diffusing material; and a first light source adapted to transmit light into a first edge of said edges. | 03-05-2009 |
Brian Thompson, Glen Arm, MD US
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20090030795 | PAYMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSURANCE PREMIUM PAYMENTS - In certain embodiments, a system and method for insurance premium payment is provided that automatically charges recurring insurance premiums to a credit or debit card chosen by the consumer. The system may apply a reward component and a special interest rate component to the charged premium so that card holders and their insurance companies share in the financial benefits of card usage. | 01-29-2009 |
Charles Mark Thompson, Missoula, MT US
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20100041077 | PESTICIDE BIOMARKER - Provided are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture for detecting biomarkers indicative of exposure of a mammal to organophosphate compounds. The interaction of such a biomarker with a receptor bound to a biopolymer results in an optical readout that reports the presence of the biomarker. | 02-18-2010 |
20110166043 | BIOMARKER DETECTION-2 - Provided are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture for detecting biomarkers indicative of exposure of a mammal to organophosphate compounds. The organophosphate compound includes pesticides, their metabolites and highly reactive organophosphoryl compounds. In one aspect of the invention, the biomarker results from interaction of the organophosphate compound with a polypeptide such as a serine hydrolase that includes acetylcholiestersae. The interaction of a biomarker so derived with a optical sensor comprising a receptor bound to a biopolymer results in an optical readout that reports the presence of the biomarker. In one aspect of the invention the receptor that is bound to a biopolymer, such as a poly-di-acetylene polymer, is a antibody that selectively recognizes the biomarker. | 07-07-2011 |
20140162906 | Pesticide Biomarker - Provided are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture for detecting biomarkers indicative of exposure of a mammal to organophosphate compounds. The interaction of such a biomarker with a receptor bound to a biopolymer results in an optical readout that reports the presence of the biomarker. | 06-12-2014 |
Chester O.d. Thompson US
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20110176881 | KEY DUPLICATION MACHINE - Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank. | 07-21-2011 |
Christian Thompson, Redwood City, CA US
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20120072425 | CUSTOMER FOCUSED KEYWORD SEARCH IN AN ENTERPRISE - A method, system, and computer readable storage medium are provided for performing a centralized search to locate information having a common context in an enterprise. Such search can be provided by defining a logical object that groups customer profile and related objects such as contacts, leads, opportunities, notes, interactions, and the like for a search in a customer context. A customer identifier can serve as a key to link the related objects. A keyword search of a logical group is also provided that allows for a single unified search across customers and related objects, or to search within a single customer and related objects. One aspect of the logical group keyword search provides for refining the search to show a subset of objects and to use filtering of object attributes. Search results indicate the customer context by highlighting the customer name in the result. | 03-22-2012 |
Christopher S. Thompson, Kingston, RI US
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20120194005 | POWER FLOW REGULATOR INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF DC-DC CONVERTERS - A power flow regulator includes a plurality of bi-directional DC-DC converters, each of said converters comprising a first input, a second input, a first output and a second output; and a capacitor electrically connected between the first and second inputs of each of said converters. Either the first output of each of said converters is electrically connected to a corresponding DC source and the second output of each of said converters is electrically connected to a common DC load, or the first output of each of said converters is electrically connected to a corresponding DC load and the second output of each of said converters is electrically connected to a common DC source. | 08-02-2012 |
20140062209 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM AND METHOD EMPLOYING A NUMBER OF MAXIMUM POWER POINT TRACKING MECHANISMS - A photovoltaic system includes a photovoltaic array and a DC/AC inverter. The photovoltaic array includes an output, a plurality of photovoltaic strings each including a plurality of photovoltaic modules electrically connected in series to form an output having a first direct current voltage, and a plurality of DC/DC converters each including a first maximum power point tracking mechanism for a corresponding one of the photovoltaic strings, an input of the output of the corresponding one of the photovoltaic strings, and an output having a second direct current voltage. Each output of the DC/DC converters is electrically connected in parallel or series to form the output of the photovoltaic array having a direct current voltage. The DC/AC inverter includes a second maximum power point tracking mechanism for the photovoltaic array, an input of the output of the photovoltaic array, and an output having an alternating current voltage. | 03-06-2014 |
Curtis Thompson, Encinitas, CA US
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20120020951 | Adverse side-effects associated with administration of anti-hyaluronan agents and methods for ameliorating or preventing the side-effects - Provided herein are methods for ameliorating an adverse effect of systemic administration of a PEG hyaluronan degrading enzyme to a subject. The methods involve systemically administering a PEGylated hyaluronan degrading enzyme, particularly a PEGylated hyaluronidase, such as any of the animal or bacterial hyaluronidases, to the subject and administering an amount of a corticosteroid sufficient to ameliorate the adverse effect. Also provided are method of treating a hyaluronan-associated disease or condition for single-agent therapy or combination therapy. | 01-26-2012 |
20140105824 | Hypoxia and hyaluronan and markers thereof for diagnosis and monitoring of diseases and conditions and related methods - Provided herein are diagnostic methods for identifying subjects susceptible to treatment with a hypoxia-activated agent, and related methods. Also provided herein are methods of monitoring treatments with anti-hyaluronan agents, and related methods. | 04-17-2014 |
Cynthia Ann Thompson, Menlo Park, CA US
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20120072859 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPARING AND REVIEWING DOCUMENTS - A document processing system for accurately and efficiently analyzing documents and methods for making and using same. Each incoming document includes at least one section of textual content and is provided in an electronic form or as a paper-based document that is converted into an electronic form. Since many categories of documents, such as legal and accounting documents, often include one or more common text sections with similar textual content, the document processing system compares the documents to identify and classify the common text sections. The document comparison can be further enhanced by dividing the document into document segments and comparing the document segments; whereas, the conversion of paper-based documents likewise can be improved by comparing the resultant electronic document with a library of standard phrases, sentences, and paragraphs. The document processing system thereby enables an image of the document to be manipulated, as desired, to facilitate its review. | 03-22-2012 |
20130021344 | System and Method for Comparing and Reviewing Documents - A document processing system for accurately and efficiently analyzing documents and methods for making and using same. Each incoming document includes at least one section of textual content and is provided in an electronic form or as a paper-based document that is converted into an electronic form. Since many categories of documents, such as legal and accounting documents, often include one or more common text sections with similar textual content, the document processing system compares the documents to identify and classify the common text sections. The document comparison can be further enhanced by dividing the document into document segments and comparing the document segments; whereas, the conversion of paper-based documents likewise can be improved by comparing the resultant electronic document with a library of standard phrases, sentences, and paragraphs. The document processing system thereby enables an image of the document to be manipulated, as desired, to facilitate its review. | 01-24-2013 |
20140085323 | System and Method for Comparing and Reviewing Documents - A document processing system for accurately and efficiently analyzing documents and methods for making and using same. Each incoming document includes at least one section of textual content and is provided in an electronic form or as a paper-based document that is converted into an electronic form. Since many categories of documents, such as legal and accounting documents, often include one or more common text sections with similar textual content, the document processing system compares the documents to identify and classify the common text sections. The document comparison can be further enhanced by dividing the document into document segments and comparing the document segments; whereas, the conversion of paper-based documents likewise can be improved by comparing the resultant electronic document with a library of standard phrases, sentences, and paragraphs. The document processing system thereby enables an image of the document to be manipulated, as desired, to facilitate its review. | 03-27-2014 |
Daniel C. Thompson, West Lebanon, NH US
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20120203351 | EXTENDED LIFE PROSTHETIC HIP JOINT - A prosthetic hard-on-hard orthopaedic hip joint comprising a femoral head with a diameter of approximately 40 mm and a dimpled surface, an acetabular cup with a diameter such that the diametric clearance is less than or equal to 50 μm, a sphericity less than 10% of the diametric clearance, a composite surface roughness less than 20 nm, and a femoral stem integral to said femoral head. | 08-09-2012 |
David Brent Thompson, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20110186415 | METHOD OF RECOVERING ENERGY - The invention is an apparatus and method for recovery of energy and by-products from automobile and truck tires. The tires are heated in an oxygen poor environment, and the off gases are condensed to recover a liquid oil product and compressible natural gas. The tires are reduces to ash and steel, both of which can be feed streams for other processes. The apparatus includes a condenser with cooled plates, and oil recovery structures. | 08-04-2011 |
David C. Thompson, Madison, AL US
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20090077889 | GASIFIER - A gasifier for producing synthesis gas from a widely varying feedstock of waste and natural fuels, the gasifier including an induction furnace, a molten bed and slag reaction chamber mounted on top of the induction furnace, an opening fluidly connecting the molten metal and slag with the interior of the induction furnace and the inside bottom of the reaction chamber, the reaction chamber further containing a froth and off-take reaction zones above the molten metal and slag, and a lid at the top of the reaction chamber for enclosing the reaction chamber and collecting the heat and fuel gas produced therein. | 03-26-2009 |
20090077891 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING FUEL GAS - A method for producing a synthesis gas from a widely varying feedstock of waste and natural fuels including providing a reaction chamber having a bottom coupled to an induction furnace, introducing a carbonaceous fuel into a molten metal contained within the reaction chamber, continuously or intermittently supplying heat and molten metal to the reaction chamber from the induction furnace and collecting a fuel gas generated within the reaction chamber. | 03-26-2009 |
David G. Thompson, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110226655 | MODULAR, KNOCK DOWN, LIGHT WEIGHT, THERMALLY INSULATING, TAMPER PROOF CARGO CONTAINER - The invention provides a knock-down, lightweight, thermally insulating, shipping container made at least in part from a polymer core covered by a thermoplastic sheet layer. In an embodiment of the invention, the shipping container is modular, being adjusted to suit the item(s) to be shipped. In an embodiment of the invention, the base, top panel and walls are made of expanded polystyrene core and combined with high impact polystyrene surface. In one embodiment, a mesh is introduced into the core to strengthen the core making the shipping container tamper proof. A shipping container bag that is light weight, strong, made of a fire retardant material and which forms an ultra violet light, weather and dust barrier can be used to store the shipping container. A system and method for supplying, dispensing, positioning, tracking, transporting, forwarding and storing the light weight shipping containers based on the shipping container bag is disclosed. | 09-22-2011 |
David Matthew Thompson, Irving, TX US
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20120198161 | NON-BLOCKING, PIPELINED WRITE ALLOCATES WITH ALLOCATE DATA MERGING IN A MULTI-LEVEL CACHE SYSTEM - This invention handles write request cache misses. The cache controller stores write data, sends a read request to external memory for a corresponding cache line, merges the write data with data returned from the external memory and stores merged data in the cache. The cache controller includes buffers with plural entries storing the write address, the write data, the position of the write data within a cache line and unique identification number. This stored data enables the cache controller to proceed to servicing other access requests while waiting for response from the external memory. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198163 | Level One Data Cache Line Lock and Enhanced Snoop Protocol During Cache Victims and Writebacks to Maintain Level One Data Cache and Level Two Cache Coherence - This invention assures cache coherence in a multi-level cache system upon eviction of a higher level cache line. A victim buffer stored data on evicted lines. On a DMA access that may be cached in the higher level cache the lower level cache sends a snoop write. The address of this snoop write is compared with the victim buffer. On a hit in the victim buffer the write completes in the victim buffer. When the victim data passes to the next cache level it is written into a second victim buffer to be retired when the data is committed to cache. DMA write addresses are compared to addresses in this second victim buffer. On a match the write takes place in the second victim buffer. On a failure to match the controller sends a snoop write. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198171 | Cache Pre-Allocation of Ways for Pipelined Allocate Requests - This invention is a data processing system with a data cache. The cache controller responds to a cache miss requiring allocation by pre-allocating a way in the set to an allocation request according to said least recently used indication of said ways and then update the least recently used indication of remaining ways of the set. This permits read allocate requests to the same set to proceed without introducing processing stalls due to way contention. This also allows multiple outstanding allocate requests to the same set and way combination. The cache also compares the address of a newly received allocation request to stall this allocation request if the address matches an address of any pending allocation request. | 08-02-2012 |
Debra Thompson, Richardson, TX US
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20120143985 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MESSAGE CONCATENATION - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving data associated with an event. The method includes identifying a parameter of the event. The method also includes identifying a buffer to store the data associated with the event based on the parameter the event. The method further includes storing the data associated with the event in the buffer. The method also includes determining whether data stored in the buffer meet a predetermined condition. The method further includes sending the data in the buffer. | 06-07-2012 |
Dee D. Thompson US
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20110024472 | Attachment for Loading Elongated Articles Atop Vehicles - An attachment for a vehicle effective in facilitating the loading of an elongated article onto the roof of such vehicle, generally consisting of a support means mountable on an end of the vehicle; a bracket mounted on the support means; a roller mounted on the bracket, having a rotation axis disposed transversely relative to a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle, onto which an end of an article may be rested to accommodate the lifting of an opposite end thereof and rolling the article onto the roof of the vehicle. | 02-03-2011 |
Dennis Ray Thompson US
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20120101612 | Personalizing New Or Already Existing Wheels To Match A Person's Particular Desire - A method for customizing off the shelf, inexpensive automobile wheel rims, or inserts for automobile wheel rims which include an art image, a name, or a logo comprises: | 04-26-2012 |
Donald Eric Thompson, Fremont, CA US
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20120142200 | RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR AND AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR USING THE SAME - A receptacle connector of the present invention is used as an electrical connector configured to connect two circuit boards. The receptacle connector includes: a housing in which a receiving space is formed, a connection target being inserted in the receiving space; a plurality of contacts being arranged parallel to one another, having a plurality of signal line contacts and a plurality of ground contacts, and being placed with every two adjacent signal line contacts for transmitting signals interposed between two ground contacts; a supporting member made of an electrically-insulating synthetic resin material, and configured to integrally support and fix thereto the plurality of contacts; and a common contact made of a conductive resin material and configured to electrically connect the plurality of ground contacts together among the plurality of contacts. The plurality of contacts integrated together by the supporting member are received in the receiving space. | 06-07-2012 |
Donald Glenn Thompson, Estacada, OR US
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20100018783 | PORTABLE SCALE HAVING GUIDE MECHANISM OF SLOTTED RAIL AND CAPTIVE TROLLEY - A portable digital scale is disclosed, having retractable and stowable handles and weighing hook, as well as a weight display that may be viewed from directly above the scale. | 01-28-2010 |
Douglas L. Thompson, Goleta, CA US
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20120255373 | Multistage cartridge for MEMS particle storing system - A disposable cartridge is described which is equipped with a plurality of microfabricated particle sorting structures. The disposable cartridge may include passageways which connect fluid reservoirs in the cartridge with corresponding microfluidic passageways on the particle sorting structure. A flexible gasket may prevent leakages and allow the fluid to cross the gasket barrier through a plurality of holes in the gasket, allowing fluid to be transferred from the reservoirs to the microfabricated particle sorting structures. The plurality of particle sorting structures may be arranged in the disposable cartridge in order to perform multiple separation operations, such as a sequential or parallel sorting operation. | 10-11-2012 |
20130199730 | Wafer bonding chamber with dissimilar wafer temperatures - A wafer bonding chamber is disclosed, which maintains two wafers to be bonded together at two substantially different temperatures. A lid wafer may be held at a higher temperature than a device wafer, as the device wafer may have delicate structures formed thereon, which cannot withstand higher temperatures. The lid wafer may have an adhesive bonding material formed thereon, which is melted or cured at the higher temperature. The temperature differential may be maintained by applying at least one of a heating mechanism and a cooling mechanism preferentially to one of the wafers to be bonded in the wafer bonding chamber. | 08-08-2013 |
Elizabeth H.z. Thompson, Newbury Park, CA US
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20120142605 | METHODS OF TREATING PSORIASIS - The invention includes methods for treating patients having psoriasis and methods for testing the efficacy of such treatments. The methods include treating the patients with a TNF inhibitor plus a topical preparation containing a glucocorticoid. | 06-07-2012 |
Elliott D. Thompson, Coventry, RI US
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20080274371 | COMPOSITE SUBSTRATES FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTORS HAVING IMPROVED PROPERTIES - A composite substrate for superconductors and methods for making the same are described. The composite substrate of the present invention includes at least a core layer having and a sheath layer having a cube texture on at least a portion its surface. In certain embodiments, the core layer can include a nickel-tungsten-molybdenum alloy having about 2-10 atomic percent tungsten and 2-15 atomic percent molybdenum. In some embodiments, the sheath layer can include nickel or a nickel-tungsten alloy having about 0 to 6 atomic percent tungsten. Generally, the core layer is stronger than the sheath layer and an interdiffusion zone can exist between the core layer and the sheath layer. | 11-06-2008 |
Garey Thompson, Corte Madera, CA US
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20120260442 | Whole mouth toothbrush - A whole mouth toothbrush with an elongate hollow handle portion, and attached U shaped brush retaining portion. The housing holds an electric motor, a battery power supply, a microprocessor, a printed circuit board and an on-off switch. A primary drive belt connects the motor shaft to a first brush spindle. A plurality of secondary drive belts connect the first brush spindle to the remaining brush spindles. Each spindle terminates in a rotating brush head. Upper brush heads brush the user's top teeth and the lower spindles brush the user's bottom teeth. The microprocessor is programmed to cause the brush retaining shafts to cycle back and forth from a clockwise rotation to a counter clockwise rotation. | 10-18-2012 |
Gary M. Thompson, Turlock, CA US
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20120201270 | MULTI-STAGE TEMPERATURE INDICATING DEVICE - A multi-stage temperature indicating device having a housing having a bore formed therein having a closed end and an open end, the housing having a first neck region spaced from the closed end, a first internal cavity between the first neck region and the closed end, a second internal cavity between the first neck region and the open end; an indicator rod comprising a first stem stretch and a second stem stretch; an extension segment having a first extension stretch and a second extension stretch, the second extension stretch slidably cooperating with the first stem stretch; the indicator rod and the extension segment slidably positioned in the bore; and a fusible material retaining the indicator rod and the extension segment in the housing, wherein different portions of the fusible material soften at different predetermined temperatures, whereby upon the softening of a first portion of the fusible material allows a spring to urge the indicator rod a first distance out of the housing indicating that a first temperature has been reached and upon the softening of a second portion of the fusible material allows the spring to urge the indicator rod a second distance out of the housing indicating that a second temperature has been reached. | 08-09-2012 |
Guy Carl Thompson, Maurice, LA US
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20090272061 | Mounting apparatus for protective covers - An inexpensive device is provided for quickly and efficiently securing protective panels such as, for example, plywood and the like, to exterior surfaces of buildings to protect windows, doors and/or other vulnerable features from wind and flying debris. The device comprises a stationary base, and a clamping member attached to such base. At least one device of the present invention is mounted to a building in general proximity to a window, door or other feature to be covered with a protective panel; the clamping member(s) secure the protective panels in place against the building. When not in use, the present invention can be maintained in a stowed position. | 11-05-2009 |
Heidi Thompson, Eagle, ID US
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20120028532 | STUFFED TOYS HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE SCENT PACKETS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING SUCH STUFFED TOYS - A scented stuffed toy including at least one interchangeable scented packet, a method of forming the scented stuffed toy, and a system for scenting an area. The scented stuffed toy includes an interior portion within a body of the stuffed toy, at least one interchangeable scented packet disposed within the interior portion, and a fastening structure for selectively accessing the interior portion. The scented stuffed toy may be formed by opening a fastening structure in a body of the stuffed toy to expose an interior portion of the body of the stuffed toy, disposing at least one interchangeable scented packet within the interior portion of the body of the stuffed toy, and closing the fastening structure. A system for scenting an area including the scented stuffed toy is also disclosed. | 02-02-2012 |
Herman M. Thompson, Toney, AL US
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20090292371 | Correlated Magnetic Prosthetic Device and Method for Using the Correlated Magnetic Prosthetic Device - A prosthetic device is described herein that incorporates correlated magnets which enable an artificial prosthesis (e.g., artificial limb) to be easily and effectively attached to and removed from an interface that is secured to a residual limb on a person. In addition, a method is described herein for enabling a person to attach and remove an artificial prosthesis to and from an interface that is secured to a residual limb on the person. | 11-26-2009 |
Iiley Thompson, Jarrettsville, MD US
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20120102663 | ADJUSTABLE LAST FOR MANUFACTURING FOOTWEAR AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FOOTWEAR USING THE ADJUSTABLE LAST - A last for manufacturing footwear and a method for manufacturing footwear with the last, where the last includes a last body, at least one insert, and at least one fastener. The last body has an outer surface corresponding to an inner surface of an article of footwear to be manufactured. The last body includes at least one aperture. The at least one insert is configured to be inserted into the at least one aperture. The at least one faster is configured to removably fasten the at least one insert into the at least one aperture. | 05-03-2012 |
Jeffery Scott Thompson, Wilmington, DE US
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20080299322 | Copper (I) Complexes for Deposition of Copper Films by Atomic Layer Deposition - The present invention relates to novel 1,3-diimine copper complexes and the use of 1,3-diimine copper complexes for the deposition of copper on substrates or in or on porous solids in an Atomic Layer Deposition process. | 12-04-2008 |
Jeffrey Yates Thompson US
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20120034572 | SURFACE MODIFICATION FOR ENHANCED SILANATION OF CERAMIC MATERIALS - A coated medical implant, such as a coated dental component, is provided, the coated medical implant including a substrate surface formed of a material comprising available hydroxyl groups and a silicon oxide coating layer chemisorbed on the substrate surface. A method for the preparation of such coated implants is also provided, the method involving application of the silicon oxide coating layer to the substrate surface by chemical vapor deposition. A dental structure is also provided, which includes a first dental component having a substrate surface formed of a material comprising available hydroxyl groups; a silicon oxide coating layer chemisorbed on the substrate surface; a silane coupling agent overlying and covalently attached to the silicon oxide layer; a dental cement overlying and coupled to the silane coupling agent; and a second dental component having a surface bonded to the dental cement. | 02-09-2012 |
Jennifer L. Thompson, Newark, DE US
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20120196961 | THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION WITH HYDROXY AMINO ACID HEAT STABILIZER - Disclosed is a thermoplastic melt-mixed composition including a) a polyamide resin b) about 1.0 to about 5.0 weight percent of a hydroxy amino acid thermal stabilizer, c) 10 to 60 weight percent reinforcing agent; and, optionally, 0 to 30 weight percent polymeric toughener; and molded or extruded thermoplastic articles made therefrom. | 08-02-2012 |
20120196962 | THERMOPLASTIC MELT-MIXED COMPOSITION WITH HEAT STABILIZER - Disclosed is a thermoplastic melt-mixed composition including a) a polyamide resin; b) about 1.0 to about 5.0 weight percent of an amino acid thermal stabilizer; c) 10 to 60 weight percent reinforcing agent; and, optionally, 0 to 30 weight percent polymeric toughener; and molded or extruded thermoplastic articles made therefrom. | 08-02-2012 |
20130172470 | OPTIONALLY REINFORCED POLYAMIDE COMPOSITION CONTAINING IONOMER - Disclosed is a composition comprising a polyamide composition comprising nylon-66 or nylon 66/6T, and optionally nylon-6, nylon-610, nylon-612, nylon-11, nylon-12, an ionomer composition comprising at least one ethylene acid copolymer wherein 30 to 90% of the total acid functionalities are neutralized to salts with a mixture of zinc cations and sodium or lithium cations, wherein the salts comprise from 20 to 90% equivalents of zinc; and optionally reinforcing filler. Articles prepared from the composition exhibit improved calcium chloride salt stress crack resistance over polyamide compositions not containing the ionomer. | 07-04-2013 |
20130197145 | THERMOPLASTIC MELT-MIXED COMPOSITION WITH POLYACID METAL SALT HEAT STABILIZER - Disclosed is a thermoplastic melt-mixed composition including a) a polyamide resin b) about 1.0 to about 5.0 weight percent of a polyacid metal salt selected from the group consisting of citrate metal salts, malate metal salts, tartarate metal salts and combinations thereof, c) 10 to 60 weight percent reinforcing agent; and, optionally, 0 to 30 weight percent polymeric toughener; and molded or extruded thermoplastic articles made therefrom. | 08-01-2013 |
20130338260 | THERMOPLASTIC MELT-MIXED COMPOSITION WITH EPOXY-CARBOXYLIC ACID COMPOUND HEAT STABILIZER - Disclosed is a thermoplastic melt-mixed composition including: a) a semicrystalline polyamide resin; b) a polyepoxy compound including at least two or more epoxy groups; the polyepoxy compound having a number average molecular weight of less than 8000; one or more carboxylic acid compounds selected from the group consisting of polyacids, acid alcohols and combinations of these, the carboxylic acid compounds have a number average molecular weight of less than 2000; and optionally, d) reinforcing agent; e) polymeric toughener; and f) further additives. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338261 | THERMOPLASTIC MELT-MIXED COMPOSITION WITH AMINO ACID HEAT STABILIZER - Disclosed is a thermoplastic melt-mixed composition including: a) a polyamide resin; b) 0.50 to about 5.0 weight percent of one or more amino acid selected from the group consisting of primary amino acids and secondary amino adds; said amino add having no hydroxyl groups and no more than one carboxylic add; optionally, c) one or more polyepoxy compound including at least two or more epoxy groups; d) reinforcing agent; e) polymeric toughener; and f) further additives; wherein the weight percents of components a), b), c) d) e) and f) are based on the total weight of the thermoplastic melt-mixed composition. Also disclosed are processes for making the compositions. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338274 | THERMOPLASTIC MELT-MIXED COMPOSITIONS WITH EPOXY-AMINE HEAT STABILIZER - Disclosed is a thermoplastic melt-mixed composition having a melt viscosity provided by melt-blending components including: a) a semi-crystalline polyamide resin having a melting point; b) one or more polyepoxy compound including at least two or more epoxy groups; c) one or more amino compounds selected from the group consisting polyamines and amino alcohols, and combinations of these, d) reinforcing agent; and optionally e) polymeric toughener; and f) further additives. Also disclosed are specific processes for preparing the thermoplastic compositions and molded parts derived from the thermoplastic compositions. | 12-19-2013 |
Jerry Thompson, Moscow, ID US
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20090078017 | Roll grooving apparatus - A roll grooving apparatus has a back-up roller, a grooving roller positioned vertically below the back-up roller, and a hydraulic jack positioned directly vertically below the grooving roller, with the hydraulic jack exerting an upward force to push the grooving roller towards the back-up roller to form a circumferential groove in a pipe segment that is positioned between the rollers. | 03-26-2009 |
Jerry Thompson, Boise, ID US
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20090021398 | GANG TRACKER - Systems and methods (“the system”) for preventing gang-related activity are described. In various embodiments, the system receives an indication of a correspondence between a person and a tracking device, the person being a known member of a gang; receives an indication of a correspondence between the gang member and a geographic area; stores the received indications in a storage; tracks a geographic location of the gang member wherein the tracking includes receiving an electronic signal from the tracking device indicating the geographic location; determines a position of the geographic location with respect to the geographic area; and if the position of the geographic location with respect to the geographic area violates a rule, sends an alert. | 01-22-2009 |
John A. Thompson, Boise, ID US
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20090035023 | CONDENSATE SEPARATION - Various embodiments relating to reusing an ink carrier oil separated from water of a condensate are disclosed. | 02-05-2009 |
20130026101 | FLUID FILTRATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF - Fluid filtration systems and methods thereof to filter fluid in a first directional mode and a second directional mode are disclosed. Fluid filtration systems and methods thereof include a first directional mode, a second directional mode, and a filter unit. The filter unit includes a filter housing unit and a filter chamber disposed in the filter unit. | 01-31-2013 |
John L. Thompson, Lafayette, LA US
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20120130907 | PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A project management system includes graphical user interfaces for creating, and tracking projects. Status dashboards for both projects and project portfolios allow a user to quickly view the status of their projects and determine which projects are at risk. An algorithm for determining a risk quotient is described for determining risk status of projects. A PERT chart includes status buffers to better understand what projects are at risk. | 05-24-2012 |
John M. Thompson, Baltimore, MD US
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20120071677 | Production of High Levels of DHA in Microalgae Using Modified Amounts of Chloride and Potassium - Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate | 03-22-2012 |
20130150604 | Production of High Levels of DHA in Microalgae Using Modified Amounts of Chloride and Potassium - Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate | 06-13-2013 |
20130158280 | Production of High Levels of DHA in Microalgae Using Modified Amounts of Chloride and Potassium - Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate | 06-20-2013 |
20140142331 | PRODUCTION OF HIGH LEVELS OF DHA IN MICROALGAE USING MODIFIED AMOUNTS OF CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM - Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate | 05-22-2014 |
Joseph B. Thompson, Birmingham, AL US
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20120076133 | System for Interconnecting Standard Telephony Communications Equipment to Internet - Apparatus include a communication predelivery receiver, configured to communicate with and relay both IP addressed overhead and IP addressed payload data from an originating communication device. The communication predelivery receiver includes a screener configured to, when the communication predelivery receiver is in communication with the originating communication device, receive certain data including first IP addressed data and second IP addressed data of corresponding first and second initiated communications. The communication predelivery receiver is configured and connected within a network so the first IP addressed data and the second IP addressed data are processed differently. For the first initiated communication, the first payload data is converted, after the point in time at which the screener received the first IP addressed data, from IP addressed first payload data to another network signal. For the second initiated communication, the second payload data is delivered without so converting the second payload data. | 03-29-2012 |
20130107873 | System for Interconnecting Standard Telephony Communications Equipment to Internet | 05-02-2013 |
Joseph B. Thompson, Orange Beach, AL US
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20120127917 | System for Interconnecting Standard Telephony Communications Equipment to Internet - Apparatus includes a communication predelivery receiver, configured to communicate with and relay both IP addressed overhead and IP addressed payload data from an originating communication device. The communication predelivery receiver includes a screener configured to, when the communication predelivery receiver is in communication with the originating communication device, receive certain data including first IP addressed data and second IP addressed data of corresponding first and second initiated communications. The communication predelivery receiver is configured and connected within a network so the first IP addressed data and the second IP addressed data are processed differently. For the first initiated communication, the first payload data is converted, after the point in time at which the screener received the first IP addressed data, from IP addressed first payload data to another network signal. For the second initiated communication, the second payload data is delivered without so converting the second payload data. | 05-24-2012 |
20120128142 | System for Interconnecting Standard Telephony Communications Equipment to Internet - Apparatus includes a communication predelivery receiver, configured to communicate with and relay both IP addressed overhead and IP addressed payload data from an originating communication device. The communication predelivery receiver includes a screener configured to, when the communication predelivery receiver is in communication with the originating communication device, receive certain data including first IP addressed data and second IP addressed data of corresponding first and second initiated communications. The communication predelivery receiver is configured and connected within a network so the first IP addressed data and the second IP addressed data are processed differently. For the first initiated communication, the first payload data is converted, after the point in time at which the screener received the first IP addressed data, from IP addressed first payload data to another network signal. For the second initiated communication, the second payload data is delivered without so converting the second payload data. | 05-24-2012 |
20130069103 | Light Emitting Assemblies And Portions Thereof - Apparatus may be provided including a high power light emitting diode (LED) unit, at least one printed circuit board, and an interfacing portion of a heat sink structure. The high power LED unit includes at least one LED die, at least one first lead and at least one second lead, and a heat sink interface. The at least one printed circuit board includes a conductive pattern configured to connect both the at least one first lead and the at least one second lead to a current source. The interfacing portion of the heat sink structure is that portion through which a majority of heat of the heat sink interface is transmitted. The interfacing portion is directly in touching contact with a majority of a heat transfer area of the heat sink interface. | 03-21-2013 |
J. Wayne Thompson, Boise, ID US
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20110304358 | TRANSISTOR VOLTAGE THRESHOLD MISMATCH COMPENSATED SENSE AMPLIFIERS AND METHODS FOR PRECHARGING SENSE AMPLIFIERS - Sense amplifiers and methods for precharging are disclosed, including a sense amplifier having a pair of cross-coupled complementary transistor inverters, and a pair of transistors, each one of the pair of transistors coupled to a respective one of the complementary transistor inverters and a voltage. The sense amplifier further includes a capacitance coupled between the pair of transistors. One method for precharging includes coupling input nodes of the sense amplifier to a precharge voltage, coupling the input nodes of the sense amplifier together, and coupling a resistance to each transistor of a cross-coupled pair to set a voltage threshold (VT) mismatch compensation voltage for each transistor. The voltage difference between the VT mismatch compensation voltage of each transistor is stored. | 12-15-2011 |
20140085992 | TRANSISTOR VOLTAGE THRESHOLD MISMATCH COMPENSATED SENSE AMPLIFIERS AND METHODS FOR PRECHARGING SENSE AMPLIFIERS - Sense amplifiers and methods for precharging are disclosed, including a sense amplifier having a pair of cross-coupled complementary transistor inverters, and a pair of transistors, each one of the pair of transistors coupled to a respective one of the complementary transistor inverters and a voltage. The sense amplifier further includes a capacitance coupled between the pair of transistors. One method for precharging includes coupling input nodes of the sense amplifier to a precharge voltage, coupling the input nodes of the sense amplifier together, and coupling a resistance to each transistor of a cross-coupled pair to set a voltage threshold (VT) mismatch compensation voltage for each transistor. The voltage difference between the VT mismatch compensation voltage of each transistor is stored. | 03-27-2014 |
Karin Emmons Thompson, Marion, AR US
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20120283331 | Anti-Inflammatory Quinic Acid Derivatives for Radioprotection/Radiomitigation - Disclosed are methods of use of analogs of quinic acids or shikimic acids for protection from the harmful effects of radiation when administered either prior to radiation exposure, after radiation exposure, or both. These methods are useful for treating humans and animals exposed to radiation and at risk for radiation sickness and/or death as the result of radiation exposure. | 11-08-2012 |
Keith Benjamin Thompson, Brookline, NH US
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20110060821 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AFFINITY GROUPS AND CO-LOCATING THE AFFINITY GROUPS IN A DISTRIBUTING NETWORK - In at least one embodiment, an apparatus for determining one or more affinity groups in a distributed network is provided. A first distributed computing device is operably coupled to a plurality of clients for enabling electronic interactive activities therebetween. The first distributed computing device is configured to detect at least one network interaction among the plurality of clients. The first distributed computing device is further configured to generate at least one weighted value based on the number of detected network interactions. The first distributed computing device is further configured to establish an affinity group comprising at least one client from the plurality of clients based on the at least one weighted value. | 03-10-2011 |
Kenneth O. Thompson, Ravenswood, WV US
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20090145206 | Liquid Gas Vaporization and Measurement System and Method - A liquid gas vaporization and measurement system, and associated method, for efficiently vaporizing a continuous sample of liquid gas, such as liquid natural gas (LNG), and accurately determining the constituent components of the gas. A constant flow of liquid gas sampled from a mass storage device is maintained in a vaporizing device. Within the vaporizing device the liquid gas is flash vaporized within heated narrow tubing. The liquid gas is converted to vapor very quickly as it enters one or more independently operating vaporizer stages within the vaporizing device. The vapor gas is provided to a measuring instrument such as a chromatograph and the individual constituent components and the BTU value of the gas are determined to an accuracy of within +/−0.5 mole percent and 1 BTU, respectively. | 06-11-2009 |
20110083448 | Liquid Gas Vaporization and Measurement System and Method - A liquid gas vaporization and measurement system, and associated method, for efficiently vaporizing a continuous sample of liquid gas, such as liquid natural gas (LNG), and accurately determining the constituent components of the gas. A constant flow of liquid gas sampled from a mass storage device is maintained in a vaporizing device. Within the vaporizing device the liquid gas is flash vaporized within heated narrow tubing. The liquid gas is converted to vapor very quickly as it enters one or more independently operating vaporizer stages within the vaporizing device. The vapor gas is provided to a measuring instrument such as a chromatograph and the individual constituent components and the BTU value of the gas are determined to an accuracy of within +/−0.5 mole percent and 1 BTU, respectively. | 04-14-2011 |
20120017669 | Liquid Gas Vaporization and Measurement System and Method - A liquid gas vaporization and measurement system, and associated method, for efficiently vaporizing a continuous sample of liquid gas, such as liquid natural gas (LNG), and accurately determining the constituent components of the gas. A constant flow of liquid gas sampled from a mass storage device is maintained in a vaporizing device. Within the vaporizing device the liquid gas is flash vaporized within heated narrow tubing. The liquid gas is converted to vapor very quickly as it enters one or more independently operating vaporizer stages within the vaporizing device. The vapor gas is provided to a measuring instrument such as a chromatograph and the individual constituent components and the BTU value of the gas are determined to an accuracy of within +/−0.5 mole percent and 1 BTU, respectively. | 01-26-2012 |
20120085452 | Corrosion Coupon Holder - An embodiment of the invention provides an insert for an orifice fitting in a pipeline. The insert includes a retaining member having an exteriorly facing surface dimensionally corresponding to cross-sectional interior dimensions of a carrier in the orifice fitting. Thus, the insert is positionally stabilized in a predetermined position within the pipeline and in substantial registry with the orifice fitting. A lug is affixed to the interiorly facing surface of the retaining member. The lug projects inwards towards a center of the retaining member and provides an interiorly facing mounting surface. A dielectric insulating layer is on the interiorly facing mounting surface of the lug, wherein the dielectric insulating layer includes a first element of a cooperating attachment member. The cooperating attachment member removably securely retains a corrosion coupon on the dielectric insulating layer upon engagement of the first element with a second element of the cooperating attachment member. | 04-12-2012 |
20120325694 | DIAGONAL CLAMSHELL PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE - A bifurcated pipeline gas sample takeoff equipment housing having a diagonally oriented access opening to increase the ease of access to enclosed components by increasing the opening size by up to thirty percent without increasing the size of the enclosure. | 12-27-2012 |
20140144254 | Natural Gas Liquid Pressure Regulating Vaporizer Sampling System - System and method for natural gas liquid sample pressure regulating vaporizer system including a vented cabinet having a gas sample input, a pressure regulator, a single path vaporizer, a liquid block, a heated regulator and a gas sample outlet, and a communications assembly including a temperature controller, a communication outlet, and a power input electrically connected via appropriate secure feedthroughs to the cabinet. | 05-29-2014 |
20140230521 | LIQUID GAS VAPORIZATION AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A liquid gas vaporization and measurement system, and associated method, for efficiently vaporizing a continuous sample of liquid gas, such as liquid natural gas (LNG), and accurately determining the constituent components of the gas. A constant flow of liquid gas sampled from a mass storage device is maintained in a vaporizing device. Within the vaporizing device the liquid gas is flash vaporized within heated narrow tubing. The liquid gas is converted to vapor very quickly as it enters one or more independently operating vaporizer stages within the vaporizing device. The vapor gas is provided to a measuring instrument such as a chromatograph and the individual constituent components and the BTU value of the gas are determined to an accuracy of within +/−0.5 mole percent and 1 BTU, respectively. | 08-21-2014 |
20140260695 | Gas-Line Probe Adapter for Connecting Vacuum Jacketing - A vacuum jacketed gas line adaptor with a flange cover for an existing pipeline sample take-off probe encasing a sample line and hermetically sealed to a vacuum valve housing having an sealable access port and containing a vented bleed valve and a block valve, fluidly connected to the sample line and a length of vacuum jacketed tubing sealing connected to the valve housing and in vacuum communication therewith, where the vacuum jacketed tubing surrounds the sample line to provide thermal isolation from the ambient for the sample line to a sample vaporizer. | 09-18-2014 |
20140311213 | Composite Gas Sampling System - A sampling system for collecting periodic composite and/or non-composite samples of vaporized gas during a transfer process from a vaporizer of a cryogenic hydrocarbon liquid including 1) a direct sample pathway to a gas analyzer for instantaneous, real-time vaporized gas analysis, 2) a speed loop pathway for directly collecting fresh vaporized gas samples for subsequent analysis, and 3) a composite sample pathway including a pressurized sample accumulator for collecting a plurality periodically obtained samples of a select volume during the transfer process to create a composite sample of the vaporized gas. | 10-23-2014 |
Kent G. R. Thompson, Portland, OR US
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20110205128 | ANTENNA APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCING BACKGROUND NOISE AND INCREASING RECEPTION SENSITIVITY - An antenna apparatus includes an electrically conductive section having peripheral edges, an antenna element coupled to the electrically conductive section, which transmits or receives electromagnetic signals, and an electromagnetic absorbing carbon material component. The carbon material component is generally disposed adjacent to the electrically conductive section, and includes a border region extending beyond the peripheral edges of the electrically conductive section by a given distance based on λ, where λ corresponds to the maximum wavelength of the one or more electromagnetic signals capable of being transmitted or received using the antenna element. Also, a distance between a surface of the carbon material component and the electrically conductive section is less than or equal to a value determined by λ. The carbon material component is constructed and arranged to increase the effective signal to noise ratio of the antenna apparatus and enhances antenna performance without increasing the baseline power consumption level. | 08-25-2011 |
20110209909 | NOISE DAMPENING ENERGY EFFICIENT CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING AND USING SAME - A noise dampening energy efficient circuit board includes a carbon material layer for dampening electromagnetic interference between surface mount components and trace patterns of the circuit board. One or more ground plane layers are arranged relative to the carbon material layer to cooperatively dampen and repel noise of varying frequencies. The positioning of the carbon material layer with respect to the ground plane layer enhances the ground plane operation. Glass fiber material layers and other insulating dielectric layers are disposed at particular locations within the noise dampening energy efficient circuit board. The carbon material layer and the ground plane layer dampen electromagnetic noise, thereby permitting energy saving design considerations, increasing energy efficiencies and reducing power consumption. Mounting posts of the surface mount components include insulating sleeves to selectively insulate different layers of the circuit board from surface mount components. Methods for constructing and using the circuit board are also disclosed. | 09-01-2011 |
20110253441 | NOISE DAMPENING ENERGY EFFICIENT TAPE AND GASKET MATERIAL - A noise dampening tape and gasket material for reducing or preventing unwanted electromagnetic interference from escaping or entering an enclosure. The noise dampening gasket includes an inner core section, a carbon material layer surrounding the inner core section, an insulating layer surrounding the carbon material layer, and a metal shield layer surrounding the insulating layer. The noise dampening tape includes a metal shield layer, an insulating layer adjacent to and in contact with the metal shield layer, a carbon material layer adjacent to and in contact with the insulating layer, and an adhesive layer disposed on a surface of the carbon material layer. A second adhesive layer can be disposed on a surface of the metal shield layer. | 10-20-2011 |
20110253475 | NOISE DAMPENING ENERGY EFFICIENT ENCLOSURE, BULKHEAD AND BOOT MATERIAL - A noise dampening enclosure includes a first insulating layer, a second insulating layer, a carbon material layer disposed between the first and second insulating layers, a metal shield layer disposed between the first and second insulating layers, and a third insulating layer disposed between the carbon material layer and the metal shield layer. The carbon material layer can include resin-impregnated woven carbon fiber fabric. Strands of the carbon material can be orientated in various configurations, including layering the strands at different angles. Noise dampening bulkhead material provides additional shielding between circuit boards or other electronic components contained within the enclosure. In addition, a noise dampening boot can be placed over cable connections and assemblies to decrease the influences of unwanted electromagnetic noise. | 10-20-2011 |
20110266023 | ENERGY EFFICIENT NOISE DAMPENING CABLES - Energy efficient noise dampening coaxial and twisted pair cables include certain layers to improve the quality of signals transmitted over the cables. A coaxial cable includes a conductive core, a first insulating layer surrounding the conductive core, a metal shield layer surrounding the first insulating layer, a second insulating layer surrounding the metal shield layer, a carbon material layer surrounding the second insulating layer, and a protective sheath wrapping the carbon material layer. A twisted pair cable section includes a core section. The core section includes a carbon material core, an insulating layer surrounding the carbon material core, and a metal shield layer surrounding the insulating layer. A plurality of twisted pair cables are disposed in sections or compartments defined by the core section, and between the core section and a protective sheath. Methods for constructing the cables are also disclosed. | 11-03-2011 |
20120229358 | ANTENNA APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCING BACKGROUND NOISE AND INCREASING RECEPTION SENSITIVITY - An antenna apparatus includes an electrically conductive section having peripheral edges, an antenna element coupled to the electrically conductive section, which transmits or receives electromagnetic signals, and an electromagnetic absorbing carbon material component. The carbon material component is generally disposed adjacent to the electrically conductive section, and includes a border region extending beyond the peripheral edges of the electrically conductive section. The carbon material component can be constructed of a carbon fiber fabric in which the carbon fibers are arranged to increase the effective signal to noise ratio of the antenna apparatus and enhance antenna performance without increasing the baseline power consumption level. The carbon fibers can be coated with silicone to insulate them externally while enhancing their lengthwise conductivity. | 09-13-2012 |
Lorin A. Thompson, Wilmington, DE US
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20090111793 | HYDROXYALKANOYLAMINOLACTAMS AND RELATED STRUCTURES AS INHIBITORS OF A BETA PROTEIN PRODUCTION - This invention relates to novel lactams having the formula (I): | 04-30-2009 |
Lorin Andrew Thompson, Wilmington, DE US
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20080293692 | SUCCINOYLAMINO LACTAMS AS INHIBITORS OF A-BETA PROTEIN PRODUCTION - This invention relates to novel lactams having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of Aβ-peptide, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of neurological disorders related to β-amyloid production such as Alzheimer's disease and Down's Syndrome. | 11-27-2008 |
Mark Edward Thompson, Anaheim, CA US
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20120109035 | REVERSIBLE ADHESIVES - This disclosure relates generally to adhesives and particularly to reversible adhesives. This disclosure further relates to generally adhesive articles and particularly to wound dressings comprising such adhesives. The adhesive comprises a core and a shell comprising at least two components. One of the components of the shell comprises a polymer formed by reacting a monomer of a thermally reversible polymer and the other component comprises a polymer formed by reacting a monomer of a polymer of a pressure sensitive adhesive. The wound dressing comprises a substrate and the reversible adhesive, forming a reversible wound dressing. Such wound dressings are particularly suitable for treatment of damaged sensitive tissue, for example wounds formed on a fragile skin. | 05-03-2012 |
Mattew Thompson, Corte Madera, CA US
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20120071802 | Systems, Devices, and Methods for Mechanically Reducing and Fixing Bone Fractures - A fracture reduction is mechanically achieved by supporting a body region having the bone fracture on a frame. A first reduction mechanism on the frame is operated to apply to the bone fracture a first predefined force reduction vector that returns the bone fracture to a corrective alignment in a first anatomic orientation, while also mechanically maintaining the corrective alignment in the first anatomic orientation. Independently, a second reduction mechanism on the frame is operated to apply a second predefined force reduction vector that returns the bone fracture to a corrective alignment in a second anatomic orientation different than the first anatomic orientation without altering the corrective alignment in the first anatomic orientation, while mechanically maintaining the corrective alignment in the second anatomic orientation. The fracture reduction is mechanically fixed by mechanically guiding the placement at least one bone fixing device into the reduced bone fracture. | 03-22-2012 |
Michael K. Thompson, Mccalla, AL US
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20120222913 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL SCAFFOLDING AND PUSHCART CONVERTIBLE UTILITY DEVICE - A multi-functional utility apparatus that is convertible between a scaffold configuration and a pushcart configuration. A pivotal coupling assembly between first and second subframes allows the subframes to be expanded for use as a scaffolding or collapsed for use as a pushcart. | 09-06-2012 |
Nathan Thompson, Brandon, SD US
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20110185713 | AIR HEATING APPARATUS - An air heating apparatus may comprise a housing with a path through an interior of the housing between openings in the housing. An isolating wall may divide the interior into primary and secondary chambers, and may have a transfer opening through which the path extends from the primary to secondary chambers. An air heating assembly may comprise an engine in the primary chamber, a heat generator in the primary chamber and connected to the engine, and a main heat exchanger in the secondary chamber and in fluid communication with the heat generator to transfer heat generated by the heat generator to air flowing along the path. The apparatus may include an air movement assembly configured to move air along the path and comprises a primary fan between the primary and secondary chambers to move air from the primary chamber to the secondary chamber. | 08-04-2011 |
Patricia Thompson, Katy, TX US
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20120240307 | Hygienic hand protectors - The present invention provides reusable hygienic protective covers for insulating the hands of the user from harmful germs, bacteria, skin-borne infections, and other contaminants that are normally encountered in everyday activities. Included is storage means for insertion and retraction of the covers without user contact with the covers. | 09-27-2012 |
Patrick Thompson, Wylie, TX US
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20120153458 | IC DEVICE HAVING ELECTROMIGRATION RESISTANT FEED LINE STRUCTURES - An integrated circuit (IC) device includes an electromigration resistant feed line. The IC device includes a substrate including active circuitry. A back end of the line (BEOL) metallization stack includes an interconnect metal layer that is coupled to a bond pad by the EM resistant feed line. A bonding feature is on the bond pad. The feed line includes a uniform portion and patterned trace portion that extends to the bond pad which includes at least three sub-traces that are electrically in parallel. The sub-traces are sized so that a number of squares associated with each of the sub-traces are within a range of a mean number of squares for the sub-traces plus or minus twenty percent or a current density provided to the bonding feature through each sub-trace is within a range of a mean current density provided to the bonding feature plus or minus twenty percent. | 06-21-2012 |
Paul Thompson, Ecru, MS US
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20100126098 | Recessed Wall-Wash Staggered Mounting System - The invention comprises a completely recessed wall-wash lighting fixture capable of being installed within a ceiling. The lighting fixture comprises a housing, which contains a lamp. The invention may comprise a lighting fixture further comprises a reflector disposed within the housing and adjacent to the first end of the housing. The invention may also comprise a flared lamp shield attached to the housing, which is capable of protecting the lighting fixture from damage. The lamp shield extends below the ceiling when the lighting fixture is installed. | 05-27-2010 |
20100126109 | Recessed Wall-Wash Staggered Mounting System - The invention comprises a completely recessed wall-wash lighting fixture capable of being installed within a ceiling. The lighting fixture comprises a housing, which contains a lamp. The invention may comprise a lighting fixture further comprises a reflector disposed within the housing and adjacent to the first end of the housing. The invention may also comprise a flared lamp shield attached to the housing, which is capable of protecting the lighting fixture from damage. The lamp shield extends below the ceiling when the lighting fixture is installed. | 05-27-2010 |
Peter A. Thompson US
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20120213773 | BINDING DOMAIN-IMMUNOGLOBULIN FUSION PROTEINS - The invention relates to novel binding domain-immunoglobulin fusion proteins that feature a binding domain for a cognate structure such as an antigen, a counterreceptor or the like, a wild-type IgG1, IGA or IgE hinge region polypeptide or a mutant IgG1 hinge region polypeptide having either zero, one or two cysteine residues, and immunoglobulin CH2 and CH3 domains, and that are capable of ADCC and/or CDC while occurring predominantly as polypeptides that are compromised in their ability to form disulfide-linked multimers. The fusion proteins can be recombinantly produced at high express levels. Also provided are related compositions and methods, including cell surface forms of the fusion proteins and immunotherapeutic applications of the fusion proteins and of polynucleotides encoding such fusion proteins. | 08-23-2012 |
Randy Paul Thompson US
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20090170640 | BALL DROP METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method of practicing athletic skills is disclosed along with systems associated therewith. The method may include providing a ball drop system and an athlete in a first position. The ball drop system may drop a ball and may prompt the athlete to leave the first position and move their entire body at least one step length to a second position. The second position may be in contact with or proximate to the ball drop system or dropped ball. | 07-02-2009 |
Richard A. Thompson, Keatchie, LA US
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20090311086 | Hydraulic coupler - A quick coupler for attaching implements, such as buckets or other tools, to heavy equipment, such as backhoes and excavators, which includes two recesses or channels for receiving a pair of machine pins of an implement. A hydraulic piston actuates a first locking lever to enclose one of the pair of machine pins in one recess and a second locking lever to enclose the other one of the pair of machine pins in the other recess. | 12-17-2009 |
Robert F. Thompson, Kennebunk, ME US
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20090262623 | OPTICAL MEDIA FORMAT - Apparatuses, products, devices and methods, of manufacture consistent with the invention include optically readable media with at least one mechanism, chemical, agent, and/or process for limiting the time period that at least a portion of encoded information can be read and/or accessed by an optical beam and/or reader capable of reading the encoded information. | 10-22-2009 |
Robert Lee Thompson, San Francisco, CA US
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20120127206 | MULTI-TOUCH INTERFACE GESTURES FOR KEYBOARD AND/OR MOUSE INPUTS - A mouse-and-keyboard based user interface is updated based on gestures made on a touch screen that is displaying the mouse-and-keyboard based user interface. The user interface update process includes the steps of receiving one or more touch events in response to a gesture made on the touch screen, translating the touch events to a mouse-and-keyboard based command, transmitting the mouse-and-keyboard based command to an operating system, and receiving an updated display in response thereto. | 05-24-2012 |
20130055244 | EXTENSIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR REPRESENTING NETWORKS INCLUDING VIRTUAL MACHINES - Embodiments provide a virtual machine infrastructure including an application model and a user interface for displaying data associated with a plurality of nodes. The user interface is arranged in a hierarchy of views. An application is added to the infrastructure by adding an edge category and a view extension to the infrastructure. The user interface simultaneously displays the added view extension together with a view extension provided by another application. | 02-28-2013 |
20140289634 | EXTENSIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR REPRESENTING NETWORKS INCLUDING VIRTUAL MACHINES - One or more embodiments provide an extensible user interface for navigating a graph in a tabular format for which the extensible user interface is arranged in a hierarchy of views. The hierarchy includes an entry point level having at least one extension added by an application, wherein data is displayed when the extensible user interface is initially accessed by the user. The hierarchy further includes an inventory level having at least one extension added by the application, wherein data is displayed when the user selects an extension at the inventory level. Another level of the hierarchy is a category extension level having at least one extension added by an application, wherein data is displayed when the user focuses the extensible user interface on a node displayed by an extension added at the inventory level. | 09-25-2014 |
R. Orville Thompson, Eagle, ID US
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20120024837 | SCENT WARMERS HAVING NON-INCANDESCENT HEATING AND LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - A scent warmer has a base structure including a lower portion and a scented material-holding portion. The lower portion may include at least one sidewall and be at least substantially hollow. An electrical heat source and a filamentless electrical light source may be disposed in the base structure lower portion. The scent warmer may include a power supply input element for providing electrical power to the electrical heat source and the filamentless electrical light source. Methods of the invention may include methods of warming a scented material and methods of forming a scent warmer. | 02-02-2012 |
20120028532 | STUFFED TOYS HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE SCENT PACKETS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING SUCH STUFFED TOYS - A scented stuffed toy including at least one interchangeable scented packet, a method of forming the scented stuffed toy, and a system for scenting an area. The scented stuffed toy includes an interior portion within a body of the stuffed toy, at least one interchangeable scented packet disposed within the interior portion, and a fastening structure for selectively accessing the interior portion. The scented stuffed toy may be formed by opening a fastening structure in a body of the stuffed toy to expose an interior portion of the body of the stuffed toy, disposing at least one interchangeable scented packet within the interior portion of the body of the stuffed toy, and closing the fastening structure. A system for scenting an area including the scented stuffed toy is also disclosed. | 02-02-2012 |
20130020307 | WARMING DEVICE, DISH FOR A WARMING DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A warming dish for use with a flameless warming device includes a main body and a heat spreader. The main body includes a base and side walls extending from the base portion to define a volume for containing liquid. The base is sized and configured to rest upon a base of a flameless warming device. The heat spreader may be in contact with the base such that heat generated within a base of a flameless warming device is transmitted by the heat spreader to the base of the main body of the dish. Flameless warming devices include such warming dishes. Methods of serving melted chocolate before bloom is observable on the chocolate utilize such warming devices in combination with opaque microwavable packages. Methods of manufacturing such warming dishes include forming the main body portion and providing the heat spreader in physical contact with the main body portion. | 01-24-2013 |
Ryan B. Thompson, Eugene, OR US
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20120018516 | DATA READER HAVING COMPACT ARRANGEMENT - A data reader including one or more imagers or imager assemblies that capture two-dimensional images of an object disposed in a view volume, the data reader having fold minors and other component arrangement that enable compact and efficient component configuration. | 01-26-2012 |
20130306727 | OPTICAL SCANNER WITH TOP DOWN READER - A data reading system including one or more imagers, the data reading system having a lower main housing structure with a horizontal surface, across which items to be read are passed, and an upper reader module, such as pole-mounted top down reader (TDR) including an imager configured to provide a top down viewing angle from above the horizontal surface of the item in a read region. In one configuration, the pole-mounted upper reader module includes a one-piece post housing section mounted to the main housing structure and extending therefrom and containing imaging electronics and optics of the upper reader. | 11-21-2013 |
20130327829 | IMAGING READER WITH IMPROVED ILLUMINATION - A data reading system, such as for reading optical codes being passed through a read zone, including one or more imagers, and at least one illumination module, all disposed in a reader housing, the illumination module in one configuration having a reflector housing comprised of a cone-shaped structure of generally rectangular cross-section, with a top inner surface and a bottom inner surface, wherein area of the cross-section of the cone-shaped structure increasing from a rear end to a front end, and an illumination source (such as a plurality of light emitting diodes) disposed at the rear end of the reflector housing and operative to generate illumination out through the reflector housing along an outgoing illumination path, the top inner surface of the reflector housing being a surface of high reflectivity relative to the bottom inner surface of the reflector housing which has a surface of relatively low reflectivity. Also disclosed are imager configurations for providing multiple fields of views of multiple imagers co-mounted on a common PCB. | 12-12-2013 |
20130327830 | BIOPTIC DATA READER WITH SPLIT VERTICAL WINDOWS AND SPEAKER - A data reading system including a lower base section with a generally horizontal surface and a vertical section extending perpendicularly from the lower housing section. The vertical section includes a front face with a first scan window through which a data reader is operable to read encoded data on an item. The data reading system further includes a speaker system having a speaker grille laterally spaced apart from the first scan window on the front face of the vertical section. The speaker system may emit a sound or other message to confirm that the encoded data was (or was not) properly captured by the data reader. The data reading system may further include a second scan window on the front face of the vertical section. In such instances, the speaker grille may be positioned between the scan windows on the front face of the vertical section. | 12-12-2013 |
20130327835 | DATA READER PLATTER WITH INTEGRAL FEATURES DELINEATING A DATA-READING SWEEP REGION - Disclosed is a data reading system that includes a housing and a platter window for concealing a data reader configured to read an optical code borne by an item transported through a read zone. The read zone is defined at least in part by the platter window. The data reading system also has a platter supportable on the housing that encompasses the platter window. The platter includes a first integral feature and a second integral feature bordering opposing peripheral sides of the platter window. The first and second integral features cooperatively delineate a preferred data-reading sweep path through the read zone. | 12-12-2013 |
20130328682 | BEZEL FOR A COVER OR PLATTER FOR A DATA READER IN A CHECKOUT STATION - A checkout station includes an optional scale for weighing items; a composite cover or weigh platter supported by the scale, wherein the cover has a lower surface with a lower window having a horizontal perimeter, an upper surface including an upper window positioned transversely to the lower surface, a metallic plate surrounding a portion of the horizontal perimeter of the lower window, the metallic plate spaced apart proximal end sections, and a nonmetallic bezel positioned between the lower window and the upper surface and positioned between the spaced apart proximal end sections of the metallic plate; one or more imagers for obtaining views of an item within a viewing volume bounded by the lower and upper surfaces; and a surveillance tag deactivation system for deactivating an electronic surveillance tag in proximity to the viewing volume. | 12-12-2013 |
20150069123 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AIMING AND CALIBRATING A DATA READER - A data reading system including one or more imagers and a lower main housing structure with a horizontal surface and a horizontal window, across which items to be read are passed. At least one or more of the imagers in the data reading system is a part of a top-down data reader having a generally downwardly-facing field of view projecting through a scan window and onto the horizontal surface and the horizontal window. The top-down data reader may be freely repositioned at a range of height positions and angular configurations for processing items of various dimensions. The data reading system may further include a calibration system for assisting in adjusting the field of view of the top-down data reader to ensure proper aim and focus of the top-down data reader after adjustment. | 03-12-2015 |
Scott Thompson, Baltimore, MD US
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20090143450 | METHOD FOR TREATING CENTRAL PAIN SYNDROM OR FOR INDUCING CENTRALLY GENERATED PAIN IN AN ANIMAL MODEL - The present invention provides a method for treating central pain syndrome in a mammal by administering an effective amount of a thalamic anticonvulsant compound. Also provided are methods for inducing centrally generated pain responses in an animal model and for screening and identifying a compound that inhibits T-type calcium channels. | 06-04-2009 |
Stanley O. Thompson, Boston, NH US
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20080319341 | Single-Insertion, Multiple Sample Biopsy Device with Integrated Markers - The present invention provides for exemplary embodiments of a single-insertion, multiple sample biopsy device. Exemplary embodiments of a single-insertion, multiple sampling device with integrated marker release. | 12-25-2008 |
Steven A. Thompson, Springfield, OR US
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20100212321 | HEAT EXCHANGERS AND TOWER STRUCTURE FOR DENSITY-DRIVEN POWER GENERATION - A power-generating tower comprises: at least one of the lower heat-exchange assemblies, at least one of the upper heat-exchange assemblies, a tower structure arranged to support each upper heat-exchange assembly, at least one ascending circulating-fluid column within the tower structure, at least one descending circulating-fluid column within the tower structure, and at least one turbine. Each ascending column is arranged and connected to receive the circulating fluid from at least one of the lower heat-exchange assemblies and to convey the circulating fluid thus received upward and into at least one of the upper heat-exchange assemblies. Each descending column is arranged and connected to receive the circulating fluid from at least one of the upper heat-exchange assemblies and to convey the circulating fluid thus received downward and into at least one of the lower heat-exchange assemblies. The turbine is arranged to be driven by flow of circulating fluid. | 08-26-2010 |
20140109564 | HEAT EXCHANGERS AND TOWER STRUCTURE FOR DENSITY-DRIVEN POWER GENERATION - A power-generating tower comprises: at least one of the lower heat-exchange assemblies, at least one of the upper heat-exchange assemblies, a tower structure arranged to support each upper heat-exchange assembly, at least one ascending circulating-fluid column within the tower structure, at least one descending circulating-fluid column within the tower structure, and at least one turbine. Each ascending column is arranged and connected to receive the circulating fluid from at least one of the lower heat-exchange assemblies and to convey the circulating fluid thus received upward and into at least one of the upper heat-exchange assemblies. Each descending column is arranged and connected to receive the circulating fluid from at least one of the upper heat-exchange assemblies and to convey the circulating fluid thus received downward and into at least one of the lower heat-exchange assemblies. The turbine is arranged to be driven by flow of circulating fluid. | 04-24-2014 |
Sunnie R. Thompson, Birmingham, AL US
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20120065247 | MODULATING IRES-MEDIATED TRANSLATION - Provided herein are compounds and methods for use in preventing or treating a viral infection mediated by a virus comprising an IRES-containing RNA molecule or cancer related to an increase or decrease in IRES-mediated translation of an RNA molecule. Also provided are methods of inhibiting or promoting IRES-mediated translation. Also provided are methods of screening for an agent that inhibits IRES-mediated translation. | 03-15-2012 |
Thomas Eugene Thompson, Alameda, CA US
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20120142593 | Factor VIII Variants and Methods of Use - A Factor VIII fusion protein or a Factor VIII fusion heterodimer comprising Factor VIII in which an amino acid sequence of a modulator is present in the B-domain, or an amino acid sequence of a modulator replaces some or all of the amino acid sequence of the B-domain is disclosed. Nucleic acids encoding the inventive fusion proteins and fusion heterodimers are also disclosed, as are methods for producing the fusion proteins and fusion heterodimers, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treating deficiencies in coagulation with the inventive fusion molecules. | 06-07-2012 |
Thomas Justin Thompson US
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20080237131 | Methods and systems for purifying gases - The present invention relates to methods and systems for purifying gases, such as for example semiconductor process gases. The invention more particularly relates to fluid purification methods and systems having improved heat transfer capabilities and controls such that the purified fluid produced from the process contains reduced impurity levels and/or exhibits more uniform concentrations within the final product. In another aspect of the invention, the activation time for adsorbent beds used in such processes and systems can be reduced. | 10-02-2008 |
Thomas S. Thompson, Athens, AL US
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20110128144 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING REAL-TIME SITE SPECIFIC INFORMATION - A weather alert manager is used to provide real-time, site specific information to a user regarding weather and possibly other hazards. The weather alert manager compares meteorological data, a user profile including information on points of interest to the user, and geographical data to determine if weather will impact one or more of the user's points of interest. The user's points of interest include at least one mobile point of interest, which periodically transmits its location. The weather alert manager transmits a user alert message if one is needed, and a remote receiver notifies the user that a message has been received. | 06-02-2011 |
20130069798 | System for Providing Environmental Condition Information to Vehicles and Related Methods - An apparatus for communicating weather related information to a vehicle has been developed. The invention includes, a navigational positioning system that provides the location of the vehicle and a receiver for receiving weather related data at the vehicle that includes road conditions, atmospheric conditions, weather warnings and watches, and forecast conditions. The weather related data is associated with a geographic grid that is made of a plurality of cells. The invention's processor determines if the weather related data is associated with the vehicle location and displays the weather related data to the vehicle's occupants. | 03-21-2013 |
Travis Thompson, Anaheim, CA US
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20120172609 | Catalytic processes for preparing estolide base oils - Provided herein are processes for preparing estolides and estolide base oils from fatty acid reactants utilizing catalysts. Further provided herein are processes for preparing carboxylic esters from at least one carboxylic acid reactant and at least one olefin. | 07-05-2012 |
20120322897 | ESTOLIDE COMPOSITIONS EXHIBITING HIGH OXIDATIVE STABILITY - Provided herein are estolide compositions having high oxidative stability, said compositions comprising at least one compound of formula: | 12-20-2012 |
20130015415 | DIELECTRIC FLUIDS COMPRISING ESTOLIDE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Provided herein are dielectric fluids comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: | 01-17-2013 |
20130023454 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ESTOLIDE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Provided herein are compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: | 01-24-2013 |
20130053589 | HYDROXY ESTOLIDES, POLY-CAPPED ESTOLIDES, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Provided herein are poly-capped estolides, including those of the Formula IV | 02-28-2013 |
20130065970 | COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING ESTOLIDE COMPOUNDS - Estolide compounds that may be suitable for use in personal care and cosmetic formulations, and method of preparing the same. The estolides can be tailored to exhibit the desired viscometric and lubricity properties, while retaining or even improving other properties desirable in such products. | 03-14-2013 |
20130102510 | ESTOLIDE COMPOSITIONS EXHIBITING HIGH OXIDATIVE STABILITY - Provided herein are estolide compositions having high oxidative stability, said compositions comprising at least one compound of formula: | 04-25-2013 |
20130158277 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARING ESTOLIDE BASE OILS AND OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS THAT INCLUDE CROSS METATHESIS - Provided herein are estolide base oils and oligomeric compounds prepared from processes that include cross metathesis. Exemplary processes include the preparation of terminally-unsaturated fatty acids by cross metathesis, and the subsequent oligomerization of terminally-unsaturated fatty acids to provide estolide compounds, such as the process set forth below: | 06-20-2013 |
20130172223 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ESTOLIDE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Provided herein are compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: | 07-04-2013 |
20130324754 | PROCESSES OF PREPARING ESTOLIDE BASE OILS AND LUBRICANTS THAT INCLUDE TRANSESTERIFICATION - Provided herein are processes of producing estolide base oils, including the process comprising providing at least one fatty acid ester, and contacting the at least one fatty acid ester with at least one fatty acid to form an estolide base oil. Exemplary processes include the use of transesterification to form the at least one fatty acid ester and/or estolide base oil. | 12-05-2013 |
20130338050 | ESTOLIDE COMPOSITIONS EXHIBITING HIGH OXIDATIVE STABILITY - Provided herein are estolide compositions having high oxidative stability, said compositions comprising at least one compound of formula: | 12-19-2013 |
20130340246 | DIELECTRIC FLUIDS COMPRISING ESTOLIDE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Provided herein are dielectric fluids comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: | 12-26-2013 |
20140012023 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARING ESTOLIDE BASE OILS AND OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS THAT INCLUDE CROSS METATHESIS - Provided herein are estolide base oils and oligomeric compounds prepared from processes that include cross metathesis. Exemplary processes include the preparation of terminally-unsaturated fatty acids by cross metathesis, and the subsequent oligomerization of terminally-unsaturated fatty acids to provide estolide compounds, such as the process set forth below: | 01-09-2014 |
20140039211 | PROCESSES OF PREPARING ESTOLIDE COMPOUNDS THAT INCLUDE REMOVING SULFONATE RESIDUES - Provided herein are processes of preparing sulfonated estolide compounds, and the removal of sulfonate residues from those compounds to provide desulfonated estolide base oils. Exemplary sulfonated estolide compounds include those selected from the formula: | 02-06-2014 |
20140142014 | ESTOLIDE AND LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS THAT CONTAIN ENE AND DIELS ALDER COMPOUNDS - Provided herein are compositions containing at least one estolide compound and at least one ene and/or Diels Alder compound. In certain embodiments, the addition of at least one ene and/or Diels Alder compound to an estolide-containing composition may improve the cold temperature, viscometric, and/or anti-wear properties of the composition. | 05-22-2014 |
20140157847 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ESTOLIDE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Provided herein are compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: | 06-12-2014 |
20140171671 | CATALYTIC PROCESSES FOR PREPARING ESTOLIDE BASE OILS - Provided herein are processes for preparing estolides and estolide base oils from fatty acid reactants utilizing catalysts. Further provided herein are processes for preparing carboxylic esters from at least one carboxylic acid reactant and at least one olefin. | 06-19-2014 |
20150045430 | COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING ESTOLIDE COMPOUNDS - Estolide compounds that may be suitable for use in personal care and cosmetic formulations, and method of preparing the same. The estolides can be tailored to exhibit the desired viscometric and lubricity properties, while retaining or even improving other properties desirable in such products. | 02-12-2015 |
20150087569 | ESTOLIDE AND LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS THAT CONTAIN ENE AND DIELS ALDER COMPOUNDS - Provided herein are compositions containing at least one estolide compound and at least one ene and/or Diels Alder compound. In certain embodiments, the addition of at least one ene and/or Diels Alder compound to an estolide-containing composition may improve the cold temperature, viscometric, and/or anti-wear properties of the composition. | 03-26-2015 |
Troy D. Thompson, Lafayette, OR US
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20120023076 | AUTOMATED CHANGE APPROVAL - An automated method for facilitating management of a data processing environment is disclosed. In various embodiments, the method may include facilitating creation of a first memorialization, in digital form, of first one or more changes made to a first data processing device of the data processing environment. In various embodiments, the method may further include facilitating creation of a second and a third memorialization, both in digital form, of second and third one or more changes made to a second and a third data processing device of the data processing environment, respectively. In various embodiments, the method may still further include facilitating automated approval of the second and third changes made to the second and third data processing devices, using the first, second and third memorializations. Other embodiments of the present invention may include, but are not limited to, apparatus adapted to facilitate practice of the above-described method. | 01-26-2012 |
Warren L. Thompson, Baltic, SD US
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20120216732 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING A MINIMUM FLOW OF ANHYDROUS AMMONIA AT TARGETED RATES DUE TO LIMITATIONS EXISTING IN CURRENT DISTRIBUTION/DELIVERY - The invention provides an apparatus and method for enabling at least a minimum pressure and flow rate of stored NH3 from a storage tank to knives for injection into soil, regardless of ambient temperature. A pressure sensor and control valve monitors the pressure of the NH3 flow. If the sensed pressure drops below a desired minimum, e.g., 0.5 psi, a controller drives the control valve to open and also signals ramping up of a boost pump. The boost pump pumps NH3 from the storage tank to ensure maintenance of a minimum flow rate and pressure of NH3 from the tank to the soil. The pump runs on-demand only as needed, thereby reducing power requirements when the pump is not needed to supplement NH3 tank pressure. | 08-30-2012 |
20140263705 | REAL TIME INJECTION FOR AGRICULTURAL SPRAYERS - A system comprises a distribution boom, a first pump device configured to provide a flow stream of a carrier substance for the distribution boom, a second pump device configured to supply a chemical substance into the flow stream of the carrier substance, and a control module. The distribution boom includes a plurality of boom sections. A boom section includes one or more dispensers, a mixing device configured to provide a combination of chemical and carrier to the one or more dispensers, and a control valve configured to supply the chemical substance to the mixing device. The control module is configured to individually control a rate of supply of the chemical substance to the boom section by the control valve. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263708 | MULTI-SECTION APPLICATOR WITH VARIABLE-RATE SECTIONS - This document discusses, among other things, apparatus and methods for a multi-section applicator having variable-rate sections. In an example, an apparatus can include a flow meter to provide a substance to plurality of sections, and an applicator controller including memory configured to store a coverage map of the substance. In certain examples, each section can include a metering device configured to receive a flow command and to provide a flow of the substance to a manifold using the flow command. In certain examples, the applicator controller can be configured to receive speed information and position information of the apparatus, to receive the flow rate information, to determine application rate information of the substance for each section using the speed and position information, and the coverage map, and to provide the flow command to each metering device using the application rate and flow rate information. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263709 | NH3 FAULT AND DISTRIBUTION VARIANCE DETECTION SYSTEM - This document discusses, among other things, apparatus and methods for a multi-section applicator having variable-rate sections. In an example, an apparatus can include at least one distribution manifold, a user interface, and an applicator controller. The at least one distribution manifold distributes a substance and can include an inlet port configured to receive the substance, a plurality of outlet ports, one or more sensors located at an outlet port, a controllable valve that supplies the substance to the inlet port. The applicator controller measures a value of the distribution parameter using the sensor signal produced by the at least one sensor of an outlet port, detects when the measured value differs from a specified target value by more than a specified error threshold value, and presents an indication, using the user interface, that the measured value differs from the target value according to the detection. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277780 | HIGH PRESSURE APPLICATOR APPARATUS AND METHODS - This document discusses, among other things, apparatus and methods for applying liquid substances, including gaseous/liquid substances using an adjustable pump control system. In certain examples, an example liquid application apparatus can include, a metering device to provide a flow of a first substance, one or more distribution branches to receive the flow of the first substance and release the first substance through an orifice of one of the one or more distribution branches; and an applicator controller including memory configured to store an application map, the applicator controller configured to receive speed information and position information of the apparatus, to determine application rate information of the first substance for each distribution branch using the speed information, the position information and the application map, and to provide a flow command to the metering device using the application rate information. | 09-18-2014 |
Whip C. Thompson, Reno, NV US
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20110155648 | METHODS FOR OBTAINING BITUMEN FROM BITUMINOUS MATERIALS - A method of extracting bitumen from bituminous material. In some embodiments, the method may include loading a bitumen material in a column, followed by feeding a first quantity of first solvent into the column. The method may also include collecting the bitumen-enriched solvent exiting the column. A quantity of the bitumen-enriched solvent may then be fed into the column. In some embodiments, the method may include simultaneously loading bitumen material and a first solvent in a column, followed by feeding additional first solvent into the column. The method may also include collecting bitumen-enriched solvent exiting the column, and feeding a quantity of the bitumen-enriched solvent into the column. | 06-30-2011 |
20110180458 | METHODS FOR EXTRACTING BITUMEN FROM BITUMINOUS MATERIAL - Methods for preparing solvent-dry, stackable tailings. The method can include the steps of adding a first quantity of first solvent to a bitumen material to form a first mixture, separating a first quantity of bitumen-enriched solvent from the first mixture and thereby creating first solvent-wet tailings, adding a quantity of second solvent to first solvent-wet tailings to separate a first quantity of first solvent component from the first solvent-wet tailings and thereby producing second solvent-wet tailings, and adding a quantity of water to the second solvent-wet tailings to separate a first quantity of second solvent component from the second solvent-wet tailings and thereby forming solvent-dry, stackable tailings. | 07-28-2011 |
20110180459 | METHODS FOR EXTRACTING BITUMEN FROM BITUMINOUS MATERIAL - Methods for preparing solvent-dry, stackable tailings. The method can include the steps of adding a first quantity of first solvent to a bitumen material to form a first mixture, separating a first quantity of bitumen-enriched solvent from the first mixture and thereby creating first solvent-wet tailings, adding a quantity of second solvent to first solvent-wet tailings to separate a first quantity of first solvent component from the first solvent-wet tailings and thereby producing second solvent-wet tailings, and adding a quantity of water to the second solvent-wet tailings to separate a first quantity of second solvent component from the second solvent-wet tailings and thereby forming solvent-dry, stackable tailings. | 07-28-2011 |
20120145602 | PROCESS FOR EXTRACTING BITUMEN AND DRYING THE TAILINGS - A process for separating bitumen from bitumen ore material includes extracting bitumen with a hydrocarbon solvent to produce a bitumen-enriched solvent phase and tailings. The tailings are dried or stripped in a dryer to remove any remaining hydrocarbon solvent. The amount of solvent discharged in the tailings may be less than 4 bbl per 1000 bbl of recovered bitumen. | 06-14-2012 |
20120145603 | Process for Extracting Bitumen and Drying the Tailings - A process for separating bitumen from bitumen ore material includes extracting bitumen with a hydrocarbon solvent to produce a bitumen-enriched solvent phase and tailings. The tailings are dried or stripped in a dryer to remove any remaining hydrocarbon solvent. The amount of solvent discharged in the tailings may be less than 4 bbl per 1000 bbl of recovered bitumen. | 06-14-2012 |
20120152809 | Methods and Apparatus for Bitumen Extraction - Methods and system for extracting bitumen can include the use of a mixing drum for spraying solvent over bituminous material to help dissolve bitumen and create a bitumen-laden solvent phase that can be separated from the non-bituminous components of the bituminous material. The mixing drum can be rotating during the spraying step to help promote dissolution of bitumen. The mixing drum can also include an internal screen for separating bitumen-laden solvent from the non-bituminous material. In some embodiments, two or more mixing drums are used in series, with the non-bituminous material from the first mixing drum being sprayed with additional solvent in the second mixing drum and bitumen laden solvent from the second mixing drum being used as the solvent sprayed over bituminous material in the first mixing drum. Hydrocyclones can also be incorporated in the in system and methods for increased extraction efficiency. | 06-21-2012 |
20130026076 | Methods for Obtaining Bitumen from Bituminous Materials - A method of extracting bitumen from bituminous material. In some embodiments, the method may include loading a bitumen material in a column, followed by feeding a first quantity of solvent into the column. The method may also include collecting the bitumen-enriched solvent exiting the column. A quantity of the bitumen-enriched solvent may then be fed into the column. In some embodiments, the method may include simultaneously loading bitumen material and a solvent in a column, followed by feeding additional solvent into the column. The method may also include collecting bitumen-enriched solvent exiting the column, and feeding a quantity of the bitumen-enriched solvent into the column. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026077 | Methods and Apparatus for Bitumen Extraction - A bitumen extraction method can include the use of a two or more mixing drums aligned in series for spraying solvent over bituminous material and/or tailings loaded in the mixing drums while the mixing drums rotate. Such mixing can result in the dissolution of bitumen into the solvent, which then allows for the separation of a “dilbit” stream from the bituminous material. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026078 | Methods for Extracting Bitumen From Bituminous Material - Methods for preparing solvent-dry, stackable tailings. The method can include the steps of adding a first quantity of solvent to a bitumen material to form a first mixture, separating a first quantity of bitumen-enriched solvent from the first mixture and thereby creating solvent-wet tailings, and adding a quantity of water to the solvent-wet tailings to separate a solvent component from the solvent-wet tailings and thereby forming solvent-dry, stackable tailings. The solvent used in the methods can include paraffinic solvent, such as pentane. | 01-31-2013 |
20130206647 | PROCESS FOR EXTRACTING BITUMEN AND DRYING THE TAILINGS - A process for separating bitumen from bitumen ore material includes extracting bitumen with a hydrocarbon solvent to produce a bitumen-enriched solvent phase and tailings. The tailings are dried or stripped in a dryer to remove any remaining hydrocarbon solvent. The amount of solvent discharged in the tailings may be less than 4 bbl per 1000 bbl of recovered bitumen. | 08-15-2013 |
William Thompson, San Diego, CA US
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20120192333 | GARMENT HAVING INTEGRATED PERSPIRATION BARRIERS - In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a garment or undergarment (e.g., a T-shirt) which is provided with integrated multi-layer perspiration barriers uniquely configured to provide high levels of evaporative cooling and moisture vapor transmission. The perspiration barriers are integrated into the sleeve and torso portions of the garment such that such perspiration barriers actually define the underarm portions thereof. Each of the perspiration barriers is preferably comprised of four layers, each of which is formed from two separate panel pieces. The various layers included in each of the perspiration barriers, the manner in which such layers are stacked upon and attached to each other, and the manner in which the layers forming each perspiration barrier are integrated into the garment are specifically adapted to collectively promote evaporative cooling and a vapor transmission effect which provides superior perspiration absorption and evaporation, in addition to enhanced user comfort. | 08-02-2012 |