Carlson, IL

Alfred Carlson, Decatur, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120264831	REBAUDIOSIDE-MOGROSIDE V BLENDS - A composition includes Mogroside V and a Rebaudioside component in a weight ratio ≧1:1 and ≦6:1, wherein the Rebaudioside component consists of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of Rebaudioside A, Rebaudioside B and Rebaudioside D. A method of purifying a Luo Han Guo extract includes contacting the Luo Han Guo extract with activated carbon and a macroporous polymeric adsorbent resin, an ion exchange resin, or both. A composition includes a Luo Han Guo extract, wherein Mogroside V constitutes from 50 wt % to 75 wt % of the Luo Han Guo extract and the composition includes from 0 to 13 wt % in total relative to the Mogroside V of aromatic glycosides, and from 0 to 15 ppm of semi-volatile organic compounds relative to the Mogroside V.	10-18-2012

Andrew Carlson, Urbana, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120327608	Controlled Buckling Structures in Semiconductor Interconnects and Nanomembranes for Stretchable Electronics - In an aspect, the present invention provides stretchable, and optionally printable, components such as semiconductors and electronic circuits capable of providing good performance when stretched, compressed, flexed or otherwise deformed, and related methods of making or tuning such stretchable components. Stretchable semiconductors and electronic circuits preferred for some applications are flexible, in addition to being stretchable, and thus are capable of significant elongation, flexing, bending or other deformation along one or more axes. Further, stretchable semiconductors and electronic circuits of the present invention are adapted to a wide range of device configurations to provide fully flexible electronic and optoelectronic devices.	12-27-2012
20130069275	PRINTING TRANSFERABLE COMPONENTS USING MICROSTRUCTURED ELASTOMERIC SURFACES WITH PRESSURE MODULATED REVERSIBLE ADHESION - In a method of printing a transferable component, a stamp including an elastomeric post having three-dimensional relief features protruding from a surface thereof is pressed against a component on a donor substrate with a first pressure that is sufficient to mechanically deform the relief features and a region of the post between the relief features to contact the component over a first contact area. The stamp is retracted from the donor substrate such that the component is adhered to the stamp. The stamp including the component adhered thereto is pressed against a receiving substrate with a second pressure that is less than the first pressure to contact the component over a second contact area that is smaller than the first contact area. The stamp is then retracted from the receiving substrate to delaminate the component from the stamp and print the component onto the receiving substrate. Related apparatus and stamps are also discussed.	03-21-2013
20140374872	Controlled Buckling Structures in Semiconductor Interconnects and Nanomembranes for Stretchable Electronics - In an aspect, the present invention provides stretchable, and optionally printable, components such as semiconductors and electronic circuits capable of providing good performance when stretched, compressed, flexed or otherwise deformed, and related methods of making or tuning such stretchable components. Stretchable semiconductors and electronic circuits preferred for some applications are flexible, in addition to being stretchable, and thus are capable of significant elongation, flexing, bending or other deformation along one or more axes. Further, stretchable semiconductors and electronic circuits of the present invention are adapted to a wide range of device configurations to provide fully flexible electronic and optoelectronic devices.	12-25-2014

Bradley S. Carlson, Naperville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160107648	ADAPTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM - An adaptive automatic transmission control system responds to stopping of a vehicle for reducing torque absorption by an automatic transmission and movement of and range to obstructions forward from a vehicle for reengaging the automatic transmission after a stop. The torque converter is released from its reduced torque absorption mode under one of three circumstances: 1) the brake pedal is released; 2) the detected obstruction moves outside a first predefined maximum range; and, 3) the detected obstruction moves outside a second predefined maximum range and at greater than a predefined minimum speed.	04-21-2016

Carl Christian Carlson, Vernon Hills, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090056833	Router Table With Mechanical Drive - A router table comprises a table top, a bit mount, and a drive train. The bit mount is configured to hold a router bit such that the router bit extends from the table top defining a bit axis. The drive train is positioned under the table top and is operably connected between the bit mount and a drive coupling. The drive coupling is configured to engage a driven member, with the drive coupling defining a drive axis that is not coaxial with the bit axis. The driven member may be provided by a drive bit on a portable router secured to the table top. Operation of the portable router results in rotation of the driven member. Rotation of the driven member and associated drive coupling operates the drive train and results in rotation of the bit mount and associated router bit.	03-05-2009
20120066919	YOKE ACCESSORY TOOL FOR AN OSCILLATING TOOL - An accessory tool is configured to be coupled to a power tool having a tool drive structure. The accessory tool includes a spring component and has a first arm and a second arm attached to the spring component. The first arm includes (i) a first proximal end portion defining a first accessory drive structure that is configured to mate with a first portion of the tool drive structure, and (ii) a first distal end portion having a first holding structure. The second arm is spaced apart from the first arm and includes (i) a second proximal end portion defining a second accessory drive structure that is configured to mate with a second portion of the tool drive structure, and (ii) a second distal end portion having a second holding structure.	03-22-2012

Catherine Britt Carlson, Saint Joseph, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160118265	Spectrally and Temporally Engineered Processing using Photoelectrochemistry - Methods and apparatus for subtractively fabricating three-dimensional structures relative to a surface of a substrate and for additively depositing metal and dopant atoms onto the surface and for diffusing them into the bulk. A chemical solution is applied to the surface of the semiconductor substrate, and a spatial pattern of electron-hole pairs is generated by projecting a spatial pattern of illumination characterized by a specified intensity, wavelength and duration at each pixel of a plurality of pixels on the surface. An electrical potential is applied across the interface of the semiconductor and the solution with a specified temporal profile relative to the temporal profile of the spatial pattern of illumination. Such methods are applied to the fabrication of a photodetector integral with a parabolic reflector, cell size sorting chips, a three-dimensional photonic bandgap chip, a photonic integrated circuit, and an integrated photonic microfluidic circuit.	04-28-2016

Christopher P. Carlson, Libertyville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130288755	ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AN IMPROVED ACOUSTIC MESH SYSTEM - An electronic device as provided here includes a primary housing, an acoustic transducer, a lower layer of acoustic mesh material, and an upper layer of acoustic mesh material. An interior volume is defined within the primary housing. The primary housing includes an interior mounting surface, an exterior mounting surface, and an acoustic port. The transducer is located within the interior volume, and the lower layer of mesh material is coupled between the interior mounting surface and the transducer to cover a lower opening of the acoustic port. The upper layer of mesh material covers an upper opening of the acoustic port. Each layer of mesh material provides an amount of acoustic transparency and an amount of visual obscurity such that the transducer is effectively hidden from view without adversely impacting the audio performance characteristics of the transducer.	10-31-2013

Douglas Carlson, Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130137547	MACHINE POWERTRAIN AND METHOD - A machine powertrain includes an engine operably connected to a torque converter and a transmission. A switch associated with the torque converter provides a locking signal indicative of a locked or unlocked condition of the torque converter. A throttle sensor associated with the throttle provides a throttle signal. An electronic controller receives the locking signal and the throttle signal, and controls operation of the engine at least partially based on the throttle signal and the locking signal. The electronic controller determines whether a locked or unlocked condition of the torque converter is present based on the locking signal, determines whether a part throttle operating condition or a full throttle operating condition is present based on the throttle signal, and selects a derated power curve when the part throttle operating condition is present and when the torque converter switches from the unlocked to the locked condition.	05-30-2013
20130137548	MACHINE POWERTRAIN AND METHOD - A machine powertrain includes an engine operably connected to a torque converter and a transmission. A switch associated with the torque converter provides a locking signal indicative of a locked or unlocked condition of the torque converter. A throttle sensor associated with the throttle provides a throttle signal. An electronic controller receives the locking signal and the throttle signal, and controls operation of the engine at least partially based on the throttle signal and the locking signal. The electronic controller determines whether a locked or unlocked condition of the torque converter is present based on the locking signal, determines whether a part throttle operating condition or a full throttle operating condition is present based on the throttle signal, and selects a load-control power curve when the part throttle operating condition is present and when the torque converter switches from the unlocked to the locked condition.	05-30-2013

Elizabeth Marie Carlson, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080270938	System for self-registering visitor information with geographic specificity and searchable fields - An interactive visitor self-registration system for visitors to museums or other public sites using a digital computer or internet appliance device and a touchscreen monitor, which accesses a dedicated website, through a global computer network such as the Internet. It focuses on gathering information regarding residence of visitors as well as the information gathered by a traditional paper guest book. The system is searchable by visitors and by site staff. The information gathered by the system is stored on a dedicated website. A second, administration website, also password protected with an unpublished web address can be used by Site Administrators to customize the looks and options of their specific visitor self-registration system. Additionally, there is a public website which is accessible via the Internet which stores travel information for every signer to the system who logs on with his or her email address. These visitors can track their own travel via a map displayed on the website and be linked to the website for the sites they visit.	10-30-2008

Emily Carlson, Woodridge, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110024311	LIQUID CONTAINER WITH STORAGE COMPARTMENT - A liquid container includes the first compartment configured to hold a liquid, the second compartment separated from the first compartment, the first wall structure surrounding the first compartment, the second wall structure separating the second compartment from the first compartment, the first opening formed at a top portion of the liquid container and exposing the first compartment, the second opening formed at a bottom portion of the liquid container and exposing the second compartment, the first cap configured to engage the top portion of the liquid container to seal the first opening and the first compartment, and the second cap configured to engage the bottom portion of the liquid container to seal the second opening and the second opening.	02-03-2011
20110062168	TUMBLER SYSTEM - A straw is disclosed for use in a tumbler system that comprises a tumbler top and a tumbler. The straw comprises an elongated body that is configured to deliver a substance from a first opening at a first end along a longitudinal axis to a second opening at an opposite distal end. The straw also comprises a base that is attached to the elongated body, having a diameter greater than an opening in the tumbler top. The straw also comprises a plurality of paddles attached to the base and configured to be rotated about the longitudinal axis, wherein the plurality of paddles comprise a tear-drop paddle, a ring paddle, or a semi-circle paddle. The elongated body includes a reusable polypropylene material.	03-17-2011

Gerald J. Carlson, Aurora, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120099703	ANODE DISK ELEMENT COMPRISING A HEAT DISSIPATING ELEMENT - The present invention relates to X-ray tube technology in general. Most of the energy applied to the focal spot via electron bombardment is converted to heat; the generation of electromagnetic radiation may be considered to be quite inefficient. One of the central limitations of X-ray tubes is the cooling, thus the dissipation of heat, of the anode element, in particular the focal track. Consequently, an anode disk element that may sustain increased heat while still maintaining structural integrity and furthermore that may provide improved dissipation of heat from the focal track is presented. According to the present invention, an anode disk element (	04-26-2012

Gerald James Carlson, Aurora, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100074392	X-RAY TUBE WITH MULTIPLE ELECTRON SOURCES AND COMMON ELECTRON DEFLECTION UNIT - It is described an X-ray tube (	03-25-2010
20120093292	X-RAY TUBE WITH ADJUSTABLE FOCAL TRACK - The invention relates to an X-ray tube with a rotatable anode, an X-ray imaging system and a method for adjusting the focal track of an X-ray tube with a rotatable anode. In order to improve the accuracy of X-ray tubes with rotating anodes and the run out characteristics of rotatable anodes, an X-ray tube with an envelope housing a cathode and an anode assembly is provided, wherein the anode assembly comprises a rotatable disk provided with an annular target forming a focal track, which focal track is rotationally symmetric around a symmetry axis, and a rotor stem for supporting the disk, which stem is rotatably supported around a primary axis of rotation. The stem is provided with a mounting surface to support the disk and the disk is provided with an abutment surface to be mounted to the mounting surface. According to the invention, correction means are arranged between the mounting surface and the abutment surface such that a run-out of the focal track in relation to the axis of rotation is adjustable.	04-19-2012
20120093296	ANODE DISK ELEMENT COMPRISING A CONDUCTIVE COATING - The present invention relates to X-ray generating technology in general, in particular, it relates to an anode disk element (	04-19-2012
20120236997	ALLOY COMPRISING TWO REFRACTORY METALS, PARTICULARLY W AND TA AND X-RAY ANODE COMPRISING SUCH ALLOY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - An alloy comprising at least two refractory metals and a method for forming such alloy are proposed. In the alloy, a first refractory metal such as tantalum forming a minor portion of the alloy is completely dissolved in a second refractory metal such as tungsten forming a major portion of the alloy. The alloy may be formed by providing the two refractory metals in a common crucible (step S	09-20-2012
20130259205	ANODE DISK ELEMENT WITH REFRACTORY INTERLAYER AND VPS FOCAL TRACK	10-03-2013
20140105361	Multiple Focal Spot X-Ray Radiation Filtering - The present invention relates to filtering of X-ray radiation generated at multiple focal spots. For the generation of multiple-energy X-ray radiation, an X-ray tube (	04-17-2014
20140355742	BRAZED X-RAY TUBE ANODE	12-04-2014

Gregory Carlson, Park Ridge, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120213922	COLORED INK FOR PAD TRANSFER PRINTING OF SILICONE HYDROGEL LENSES - The present invention provides a method for making colored silicone hydrogel contact lenses. The method of the invention comprises the steps of: (a) providing a contact lens constructed of a silicone hydrogel; (b) applying a color coat to at least a portion of a surface of the lens with an ink, wherein the ink comprises at least one colorant, a silicone-containing binder polymer, one or more vinylic monomers, and optionally a diluent, wherein the silicone-containing binder polymer is a copolymerization product of a polymerizable mixture including (i) at least one hydrophilic vinylic monomer; (ii) at least one functionalizing vinylic monomer; (iii) at least one silicone-containing vinylic monomer or macromer; (c) curing the ink in the presence of an adhesion promoter, thereby causing the color coat to adhere to the lens.	08-23-2012

Holli A. Carlson, Arlington Heights, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150335624	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USING HUPERZINE AND ANALOGS THEREOF - A method of treating a seizure disorder is described wherein an acetylcholinesterase(AChE) inhibitor is administered to a subject having a seizure disorder and an increased risk of a cardiac event from the seizure disorder, wherein the AChE inhibitor decreases the risk of such cardiac event. Further described are methods of decreasing the risk of a cardiac event in subjects with or without a seizure disorder by administering a therapeutically effective amount of an AChE inhibitor. Methods of treating kidney disease and reducing an elevated CRP level by administering an AChE inhibitor are also described.	11-26-2015

Jeff Dean Carlson, South Beloit, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110027403	HEAD ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A ROTARY HEAD EXTRUDER FOR EXTRUDING A FOOD PRODUCT - A head assembly (	02-03-2011
20120225154	HEAD ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A ROTARY HEAD EXTRUDER FOR EXTRUDING A FOOD PRODUCT - A head assembly (	09-06-2012

Joshua S. Carlson, Glen Ellyn, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100047400	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING A CO-EXTRUDED FOOD PRODUCT - Food products and the processes for forming/manufacturing the food products are disclosed. An exemplary food product comprises one or more extruded components (e.g., vegetable, fruit, dairy, meat, flavoring, spice, coloring, particulate, or combinations thereof); and one or more extruded collagen layers substantially encasing the extruded component(s). Another exemplary food product is disclosed as comprising an extruded component; and a carrier co-extruded with the first extruded component, the carrier comprising a matrix adhered to the first extruded component and an additive suspended in the matrix	02-25-2010
20110070338	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING A FOOD PRODUCT WITH A SOLIDIFIED LIQUID ADDITIVE - A food product includes a base component; one or more solid additive pieces, each solid additive piece comprising an additive and a binder; and a casing containing the base component and the one or more solid additive pieces; wherein the additive is a liquid at room temperature.	03-24-2011
20150099041	System and method for forming a multi-layer extruded food product - Food products and the processes for forming/manufacturing the food products are disclosed. An exemplary food product comprises one or more extruded components (e.g., vegetable, fruit, dairy, meat, flavoring, spice, coloring, particulate, or combinations thereof); and one or more extruded collagen layers substantially encasing the extruded component(s). Another exemplary food product is disclosed as comprising an extruded component; and a carrier co-extruded with the first extruded component, the carrier comprising a matrix adhered to the first extruded component and an additive suspended in the matrix.	04-09-2015
20150147453	System and Method for Forming A Food Product With A Solidified Liquid Additive - A food product includes a base component; one or more solid additive pieces, each solid additive piece comprising an additive and a binder; and a casing containing the base component and the one or more solid additive pieces; wherein the additive is a liquid at room temperature.	05-28-2015

Kenneth W. Carlson, Hawthorn Woods, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100126835	Padstacks Capable of Receiving Domes of Dome Keypads in a Plurality of Locations and Printed Circuit Boards Utilizing the Padstacks - Disclosed is a printed circuit board configured for a dome-utilizing keypad configuration including at least one padstack having a plurality of dome switch targets and a plurality of target rings capable of accommodating different key dome locations of a dome keypad. Also disclosed is a padstack capable of accommodating different key dome locations. The disclosed padstack has a single dome switch targets input/output line for the plurality of dome switch targets of the padstack. The padstack also includes a single target rings input/output line for the plurality of target rings of the pad stack. In this way the disclosed printed circuit board includes a single circuit arrangement available for a plurality of different key pad designs.	05-27-2010
20140273546	Magnetic Electrical Connection System for an Electronic Device - Electrical connection systems (	09-18-2014

Mark Carlson, Round Lake, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100164433	Wireless Battery Charging Systems, Battery Systems and Charging Apparatus - Disclosed is a battery charging system, a battery system, a charging apparatus, wherein the charging apparatus includes an ultrasonic wave generator configured to be in intimate proximity to an ultrasonic wave receiving device including a piezoelectric component. The ultrasonic wave receiving device includes a piezoelectric component of a resonant frequency substantially matching the frequency of the transmitted ultrasonic waves from the ultrasonic wave generator. A gel-based surface of the charging apparatus is configured to be in intimate proximity with both the piezoelectric component and the ultrasonic wave generator. The piezoelectric component is coupled to a battery by a circuit, the piezoelectric component configured to receive ultrasonic wave vibrations of the ultrasonic waves, the ultrasonic wave receiving device further including a circuit configured to convert the mechanical vibrations to electrical energy in accordance with an inverse piezoelectric effect. The battery is configured to receive and store the energy.	07-01-2010

Mark J. Carlson, Round Lake, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080298084	LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR THIN REFLECTIVE DISPLAY DEVICES - A display for a mobile communication device is disclosed. The display may include a first layer with refractive index n	12-04-2008
20090295590	DEVICE AND METHOD TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF AN ENERGY SOURCE - A wireless communication device (	12-03-2009
20100274507	Method and Device for Improving Battery Life of a Mobile Computing Device - A method and device for extending the useful life of an energy storage device, for a mobile computing device is described. The method (	10-28-2010
20110182220	USSD Transport Method and Device - An USSD transporting method (	07-28-2011
20140118520	SEAMLESS AUTHORIZED ACCESS TO AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device and a method for enabling seamless access to the electronic device are disclosed herein. The method includes assessing, via a first processor, an initial stationary state of the electronic device; and monitoring at least one sensor of the electronic device to determine user interaction with the electronic device. In addition, motion of the electronic device is detected as is any subsequent secondary stationary state within a predetermined time period. An authentication procedure is initialized in the background based on proximity to a user and expiration of the predetermined time period.	05-01-2014

Paul Carlson, Plainfield, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130186314	Sod Positioning Machine - An apparatus for a vehicle used for positioning sod strips includes a structure for mounting on the vehicle frame and a pushing plate slidably mounted to the structure. The pushing plate is arranged to be abuttable to an edge of a sod strip. A pair of cylinders are operatively mounted between the structure and the pushing plate to slide the pushing plate away from the structure to laterally shift a sod strip to tighten up seams between adjacent sod strips. A pushing frame provides arms that are slidable into base tubes of a base frame and the cylinders are connected between the arms and the base tubes to slide the pushing frame with respect to the base frame. Further cylinders are employed to pivot the base frame, the pushing frame and the pushing plate between deployed and non-deployed positions.	07-25-2013
20150296717	Sod Positioning Machine - An apparatus for a vehicle used for positioning sod strips includes a structure for mounting on the vehicle frame and a pushing plate slidably mounted to the structure. The pushing plate is arranged to be abuttable to an edge of a sod strip. A plurality of guide arms extend outwardly of the pushing plate to overlie a sod strip being positioned to prevent upward buckling of the sod strip. A pair of cylinders are operatively mounted between the structure and the pushing plate to slide the pushing plate away from the structure to laterally shift a sod strip to tighten up seams between adjacent sod strips. The pushing plate slides in a lateral direction that is perpendicular to the straight ahead driving direction of the vehicle.	10-22-2015

Richard C. Carlson, Village Of Lakewood, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140346285	RAIL LINE SENSING AND SAFETY SYSTEM - A rail line sensing and safety system adapted to reliably sense the presence, and optionally the direction and speed, of vehicles traveling on a rail line, and when a vehicle is sensed, to indicate whether a safety device, such as crossing gates, lights, bells, etc., should be activated. The system comprises at least one detection module typically mounted on a rail, at least one remote module typically located near a detection module, and at least one control module typically located near a safety device. In operation, a detection module senses a vehicle traveling on a rail line and sends signals to a remote module. The remote module then processes signals received from the detection module and transmits signals to the control module. The control module then directs, either directly or indirectly as a backup or supplement to an existing sensing and safety system, whether a safety device should be activated.	11-27-2014

Richard C. Carlson, Wauconda, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120138752	RAIL LINE SENSING AND SAFETY SYSTEM - A rail line sensing and safety system adapted to reliably sense the presence, and optionally the direction and speed, of vehicles traveling on a rail line, and when a vehicle is sensed, to indicate whether a safety device, such as crossing gates, lights, bells, etc., should be activated. The system comprises at least one detection module typically mounted on a rail, at least one remote module typically located near a detection module, and at least one control module typically located near a safety device. In operation, a detection module senses a vehicle traveling on a rail line and sends signals to a remote module. The remote module then processes signals received from the detection module and transmits signals to the control module. The control module then directs, either directly or indirectly as a backup or supplement to an existing sensing and safety system, whether a safety device should be activated.	06-07-2012
20120296562	COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM FOR RAIL LINE VEHICLES - A collision avoidance system (CAS) is described that includes one or more sensor technologies, including, for example, an Ultra Wideband (UWB) sensing technology. The collision avoidance system is designed to reliably track the location and speed of vehicles and the distance between vehicles over a wide variety of track and terrain. The collision avoidance system may utilize information from a variety of sensor technologies to determine whether one or more vehicles violate speed and/or separation criteria, and may generate a warning.	11-22-2012
20130088370	CROSSING GATE TIP SENSOR - Systems, methods, routines and/or techniques for a crossing gate tip sensor are described. According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a crossing gate tip sensor may be attached to or incorporated into a gate arm of a crossing gate. The crossing gate tip sensor may accurately detect the orientation (among other things) of the gate arm. In some embodiments, a crossing gate tip sensor may include a tilt sensor that includes one or more accelerometers. In some embodiments, a crossing gate tip sensor may include a microcontroller and/or a wireless communication unit.	04-11-2013
20130256466	RAIL CROSSING REMOTE DIAGNOSTICS - The present technology provides a rail crossing remote diagnostics system. The rail crossing remote diagnostics system includes a rail crossing station monitor installed in a bungalow at a rail crossing station. The station monitor has a communication module, such as a wireless transceiver, a connection to the ethernet, a cellular transceiver, a telephone connection, or a modem. The rail crossing remote diagnostics system also includes one or more diagnostic sensors installed at the rail crossing station. The diagnostic sensors are adapted to communicate with the station monitor. The station monitor automatically monitors at least one device installed at the rail crossing station and generates rail crossing diagnostics reports. The present technology also provides a rail crossing diagnostics network that includes a network hub and one or more rail crossing remote diagnostics systems. Certain embodiments also provide methods for automatically monitoring the operation of a rail crossing station.	10-03-2013

Richard C. Carlson, Village Of Lake In The Hills, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150060608	Rail Vehicle Signal Enforcement and Separation Control - A system for vehicle management includes a control signal interface subsystem and a vehicle-mounted subsystem. Each of these subsystems includes an ultra-wideband (UWB) communications component. The subsystems communicate with each other through the UWB components. The vehicle mounted subsystem interfaces with a braking system of the vehicle. The vehicle mounted subsystem determines the distance between it and the control signal interface subsystem based on the time-of-flight of at least one communication between the subsystems. The vehicle-mounted subsystem can cause the braking system of the vehicle to activate if the distance between the vehicle-mounted subsystem and the control signal interface subsystem is less than a threshold.	03-05-2015
20150329130	Rail Vehicle Signal Enforcement and Separation Control - A system for vehicle management includes a control signal interface subsystem and a vehicle-mounted subsystem. Each of these subsystems includes an ultra-wideband (UWB) communications component. The subsystems communicate with each other through the UWB components. The vehicle mounted subsystem interfaces with a braking system of the vehicle. The vehicle mounted subsystem determines the distance between it and the control signal interface subsystem based on the time-of-flight of at least one communication between the subsystems. The vehicle-mounted subsystem can cause the braking system of the vehicle to activate if the distance between the vehicle-mounted subsystem and the control signal interface subsystem is less than a threshold.	11-19-2015

Richard W. Carlson, Joliet, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110209865	METHOD AND APPARATUS TO TRANSFER HEAT TO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USING ENGINE EXHAUST GAS FEED STREAM - Transmission fluid is heated through a heat exchanger effective to transfer heat between transmission fluid of a transmission assembly and an exhaust gas feed stream of an engine.	09-01-2011

Robert Carlson, Batavia, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150118902	HIGH POWER ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - A high power electrical connector is provided for transmitting electrical signals from a pair of cables, such as high current capable cables, to an associated member, such as a dash panel. The high power electrical connector includes an insulative housing and a pair of contact path assemblies therethrough for transmission of the electrical signals. The cables can be rotated relative to the housing and rotated relative to each other via the contact path assemblies. Ground path assemblies are also provided for grounding the cables. The cables can each be rotatable relative to a portion of the respective ground path assembly.	04-30-2015

Ron Carlson, Hawthorn Woods, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140218302	TOUCH AND TAP OPERABLE WORK SURFACE - A work surface is configured to provide user interaction with a computer. The work surface includes a substrate that provides a structural base for the work surface. The work surface also includes one or more input devices installed on the substrate. The input devices can be operable to detect a user touch and/or tap, and to generate a signal based on the touch/tap. The work surface also includes a protector film covering the at least one input device. An adhesive material, such as a double-sided adhesive tape, attaches the protector film and the input devices in a manner that allows the input devices to detect a user touch through the protector film and the adhesive material.	08-07-2014

Ron Carlson, Elgin, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100146800	Apparatus having a tool on an elongate pole and method of using the apparatus - A method of using an apparatus having an elongate pole with a proximal region, a distal region, an intermediate region, and a tool at the distal region. The method includes the steps of: providing a harness with a support; placing the harness on a user so that the harness is maintained in an operative position on the user; releasably placing the apparatus in a holding position upon the support with the harness in the operative position wherein at least a part of the weight of the apparatus is borne by the support; controllably repositioning the tool by manipulating the elongated pole from a region spaced from the distal region; and performing an operation on an object through the tool.	06-17-2010

Ronald Carlson, Elgin, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100038106	Portable tool and method of using a portable powered tool - A portable powered tool having an elongate housing with a central axis, a working component on the elongate housing, a drive for the working component on the elongate housing and having different states, and a control with a grip that is configured to be grasped by a user by extending a user's one hand at least partially around the grip and thereby the central axis of the elongate housing to thereby situate the user's one hand in an operating position. The user's one hand, grasping the grip in the operating position, is usable to: a) support and reposition the portable powered tool; and b) move the grip around the central axis of the elongate housing to change the state of the drive.	02-18-2010

Ronald A. Carlson, Elgin, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090119933	Apparatus having a tool on an elongate pole and method of operating the apparatus - A powered apparatus having an elongate pole with a tool at a proximal region and a drive for operating the tool. A first operating component is repositionable between first and second positions to change a state of the drive. A second operating component is repositionable between: a) a locked position; and b) a released position wherein the first operating component can be changed from the first position into the second position. A handle assembly has a gripping portion with an extent that can be grasped by the user's one hand at a plurality of different locations along the extent of the gripping portion to control the operating components, including at a first location in a manner wherein with the elongate pole vertically oriented, a majority of a vertical weight force component of the apparatus is directed generally parallel to the length of a user's forearm below the user's one hand.	05-14-2009
20090199415	Power transmission assembly for tool mounted on an elongate pole - A powered apparatus having an elongate pole, a drive at a proximal region of the elongate pole and operable to rotate a first component on the drive, a tool at a distal region of the elongate pole with a second component that is rotatable to operate the tool, and a power transmission assembly for transmitting a drive force generated by rotation of the first component to the second component to thereby operate the tool. The power transmission assembly has a flexible drive link with a flexible length located between the drive and at least one other substantially inflexible drive part that is downstream of the drive link. The flexible length of the flexible drive link is greater than four (4) inches.	08-13-2009

Shawn Carlson, Bondville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110277177	Soybean Genes for Resistance to Aphis Glycines - resistance (RAG) genes are provided by this invention, along with methods for identifying their presence using marker-assisted selection. Varieties of	11-10-2011

Shawn R. Carlson, Bondville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120117868	Sugarcane Centromere Sequences And Minichromosomes - The invention is generally related to Sugarcane mini-chromosomes and recombinant chromosomes containing Sugarcane centromere sequences. In addition, the invention provides for methods of generating Sugarcane plants transformed with these Sugarcane mini-chromosomes. Sugarcane mini-chromosomes with novel compositions and structures are used to transform Sugarcane cells which are in turn used to generate Sugarcane plants. Methods for generating Sugarcane plants include methods for delivering the Sugarcane mini-chromosomes into Sugarcane cell to transform the cell, methods for selecting the transformed cell, and methods for isolating Sugarcane plants transformed with the Sugarcane mini-chromosome or recombinant chromosome.	05-17-2012
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Sven Carlson, Manhattan, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120012385	SWITCH ENGAGEMENT ASSEMBLY FOR AN AUTOMOBILE DOOR PANEL - A switch engagement assembly includes a base component including a plurality of mating devices and a switch box configured to couple to the base component, the switch box including a plurality of complementary mating receptacles, each mating receptacle configured to receive a respective mating device. Also described herein is a vehicle arm rest including the switch engagement assembly.	01-19-2012

Thomas A. Carlson, Champaign, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130171401	MESO-SCALE CARBON NANOTUBE SELF-ASSEMBLED TUBE STRUCTURES - Multiple-scale self-assembled tube structures (SATS) comprising multiwall carbon nanotubes (CNT) and processes for their nucleation and growth. These hierarchical and self-assembled SATS demonstrate the feasibility of controlled synthesis of macroscopic CNT structures and CNT-reinforced materials for use in broad applications such as structures, thermal transfer, electronics, fluid dynamics, and micro-fluidics.	07-04-2013
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Timothy R. Carlson, Lisle, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
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Tom Carlson, Addison, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150306851	INSULATION FILM AND METHOD FOR MAKING INSULATION FILM - The present invention provides an insulation film (	10-29-2015
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Wayne Carlson, Batavia, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
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Wayne M. Carlson, N/a, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090010867	Skin Cleansing Composition - To provide a skin cleanser having superior lather quality at cleansing and improved moist and soft feeling after cleansing. A skin cleansing composition comprising an amphoteric terpolymer which consists of, 5 to 15 mass % of an anionic monomer (ex. acrylic acid), 15 to 40 mass % of a cationic monomer (ex. dimethyldiallylammonium chloride) and 45 to 80 mass % of a nonionic monomer (ex. acrylamide).	01-08-2009

Wayne M. Carlson, Batavia, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090069522	HYDROPHOBICALLY MODIFIED POLYMERS - This invention pertains to composition comprising one or more hydrophobically modified polyacrylamides, wherein the polyacrylamides contain acrylamide, one or more anionic monomers, and excludes a cationic monomer, and a method of using the composition for consumer and/or industrial applications.	03-12-2009
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20140145111	CONTROL OF MERCURY EMISSIONS - Methods for controlling mercury emissions and/or reducing corrosion of equipment used in combustion processes are provided, and more particularly, methods for controlling mercury re-emissions from a wet flue gas desulfurizer and/or reducing corrosion of the wet flue gas desulfurizer.	05-29-2014