Lawson, US

Alex Lawson, Washington, DC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110289654	ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE DEVICE TO BE APPLIED TO A PORTION OF A GLOVE FOR USE WITH TOUCH SCREEN DEVICE - A device is removeably attachable to a fingertip portion of a glove worn on a hand of a user for use with a touch screen device. The device includes a conductive film layer and an adhesive layer secured to the conductive film layer. The adhesive layer is removeably attachable to the glove, and the conductive film layer is capable of contacting the touch screen device.	12-01-2011
20150029153	ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE DEVICE TO BE APPLIED TO A PORTION OF A GLOVE FOR USE WITH TOUCH SCREEN DEVICE - A device is removeably attachable to a fingertip portion of a glove worn on a hand of a user for use with a touch screen device. The device includes a conductive film layer and an adhesive layer secured to the conductive film layer. The adhesive layer is removeably attachable to the glove, and the conductive film layer is capable of contacting the touch screen device.	01-29-2015

Billy Ray Lawson, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120067007	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PACKAGING WIRE FENCE CLIPS - An apparatus and method for packaging wire fence clips first collects and aligns fence clips into a series of batches that each incorporate a selected quantity of clips. Each batch of clips is fed through a packaging station where first and second flexible adhesive substrates are affixed to opposite sides of the batch, and successive batches are separated to form compact and easy to carry bundles of the selected quantity of clips. A label applicator supplies adhesive labels to one of the flexible substrates.	03-22-2012

Calvin Curtis Lawson, Wilmington, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100011791	R422D HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEMS AND R22 SYSTEMS RETROFITTED WITH R422D - A heat transfer system capable of being coupled to	01-21-2010

Catherine L. Lawson, Piscataway, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090326200	Altered ospa of borrelia burgdorferi - Provided herein are OspA polypeptides from Lyme Disease-causing	12-31-2009
20140030285	Altered OSPA of Borrelia Burgdorferi - Provided herein are OspA polypeptides from Lyme Disease-causing	01-30-2014

Craig E. Lawson, Amherst, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100087106	Modifiable electrical connector lug - An electrical connector including a first connection section adapted to connect the electrical connector to a first conductor; and a second connection section connected to the first connection section. The second connection section includes a lug having a hole configured to be located onto a mounting post. The second connection section has a substantially straight shape with the electrical connector having a first predetermined product safety certification. The second connection section includes a recess on a top side forming a weakened line across the second connection section for bending the second connection section at the weakened line from the substantially straight shape to a bent shape forming a modified electrical connector having a second different predetermined product safety certification.	04-08-2010
20110151703	Solar panel grounding connector - An electrical connector including a first section adapted to receive a first electrical conductor; a second section, and a rotatable connection between the first and second section. The second section has a channel adapted to receive a portion of a frame of a solar panel. The second section is adapted to spring clip onto the solar panel frame and make an electrical connection therewith. The rotatable connection is adapted to rotate the first section relative to the second section to orient the first electrical conductor at a desired orientation relative to the solar panel.	06-23-2011

Daniel Lawson, Marysville, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110256346	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING A PROTECTIVE PAD - A protective pad configuration is provided that includes a corrugated energy dispersing plate disposed between an upper and a lower foam member. The corrugated energy dispersing plate provides stiffness along a first direction and flexibility in a second direction to enable pad design that maximizes both athlete protection and mobility.	10-20-2011

David Lawson, Yorkville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110284598	Multifunctional Duffle Bag And Backpack Combination With Embroiderable Panels - A multifunctional duffle bag and backpack combination includes side panels that can be lifted away from duffle bag/backpack such that the side panels can be substantially entirely inserted into an embroidery machine to form an embroidered design the side panels. A pair of straps can be extended upwardly and joined to form a handle above the top panel of the duffle bag/backpack. The straps can be extended downwardly such that the straps can be mounted around the shoulders of a wearer when the duffle bag/backpack is positioned on the wearer's back.	11-24-2011

David Lawson, Scottsdale, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090140848	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A PROPERTY SENTINEL - Systems and methods for monitoring vacant structures according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with an environmental sensor system coupled to a repositionable housing. The environmental sensor system may detect an environmental condition by at least a first sensor, generate a first signal by the at least first sensor corresponding to the environmental condition, and transmit the first signal to a processor. The processor may be configured to process the first signal to at least one of identify a status of the environmental condition, identify an anomaly of the environmental condition, and store information about the environmental condition. The environmental sensor system may generate a second signal corresponding to the processed first signal, which may be transmitted to a database.	06-04-2009

David A. Lawson, Rochester, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090241082	Method and System for Generating an Accurate Physical Realization for an Integrated Circuit Having Incomplete Physical Constraints - A method, system and program product are described for implementing an integrated circuit. Synthesis tools and a continuum of physical constraints are used to generate a physical realization of a circuit from a hierarchy of logical circuits. Missing physical constraints are generated based on the behavior of the logical circuits, technology rules, timing constraints, and user controls. These constraints are refined throughout the process to produce an accurate physical realization. Generation of the physical constraints is user-controlled, allowing for a full continuum of input.	09-24-2009

David C. Lawson, Haymarket, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080205112	Apparatus for Hardening a Static Random Access Memory Cell from Single Event Upsets - A single event upset (SEU) hardened memory cell to be utilized in static random access memories is disclosed. The SEU hardened memory cell includes a first inverter and a second inverter connected to each other in a cross-coupled manner. The SEU hardened memory cell also includes a first resistor, a second resistor and a capacitor. The first resistor is connected between an input of the first inverter and an output of the second inverter. The second resistor is connected between an input of the second inverter and an output of the first inverter. The capacitor is connected between an input of the first inverter and an input of the second inverter.	08-28-2008
20100079183	Low voltage, high speed data latch - Tri-stating transistors which are controlled by the latch enable lines isolate holding transistors from the latch node during setting of the latch. The tri-stating transistors are connected to the holding transistors and the latch node which allows the node to float and assume a third state during setting of the latch when the latch is enabled.	04-01-2010
20120120704	SINGLE EVENT UPSET HARDENED STATIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY CELL - A single event upset (SEU) hardened memory cell to be utilized in static random access memories is disclosed. The SEU hardened memory cell includes a first transistor, a second transistor and a first resistor connected between a source of the first transistor and a drain of the second transistor. The SEU hardened memory cell also includes a third transistor, a fourth transistor and a second resistor connected between a source of the third transistor and a drain of the fourth transistor. The first resistor is also connected between a gate of the third transistor and the drain of a the second transistor. The second resistor is also connected between a gate of a the first transistor and the drain of the fourth transistor.	05-17-2012

David L. Lawson, Vancouver, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080311840	AIR HANDLER PANELS - An air handler that provides for noise reduction without reducing the pressure of air supplied to a space below minimum levels. The air handler includes a plenum, which forms a passageway for air through the air handler; the plenum having a return side and a supply side, a fan positioned in the plenum to move air through the plenum, the fan having a suction side and a pressure side, and a conditioning apparatus in the plenum for conditioning air passing through the plenum. The air handler further includes a sound-attenuating panel, which has a first side and an opposed second side and is positioned in the plenum so that the panel extends at least partially across the plenum. The panel is configured and positioned to interact with the flow of air in the plenum to attenuate sound. The fan provides a pressure boost to air flowing through the plenum to counteract a pressure drop resulting from interaction between the air and the panel in the plenum and the conditioning apparatus.	12-18-2008

Don Lawson US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080275204	CARDANOL BASED DIMERS AND USES THEREFOR - Cardanol based dimers are provided. The cardanol dimers are formed by hydrosylylation with silanes. Cardanol based dimers may be further reacted to form epoxy curing agents and epoxies which can be used as anti-fouling coatings on ship hulls and marine structures. The cardanol dimers may also be used to produce friction particles or phenolic resins. Methods of synthesizing the cardanol based dimers, the epoxy curing agents and the epoxies are also provided.	11-06-2008

Douglas Lawson, Westford, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110119949	CONTROLLABLE CURING SYSTEMS AND METHODS INCLUDING AN LED SOURCE - Curing systems and related methods are described herein. The curing systems include an LED source.	05-26-2011

Edward I. Lawson, Rockville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090019473	Method of delivering targeted advertising - The method of delivering targeted advertising includes the steps of: performing market and business research on a selected business; determining a target audience for advertising for the selected business; creating an advertisement specific to the target audience; and, delivering the advertisement to the target audience through narrowcast television. Preferably, the advertisement, once developed, is also delivered to the target audience through alternative, traditional advertising methods, such as via print media or through narrowcasting via the Internet. In addition to the television narrowcasting, the advertisement is delivered through newspapers, magazines, fliers, and the like, with the particular form of the advertising being dependent upon the particular needs and desires of the user.	01-15-2009

Eric N. Lawson, Grosse Ile, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100015390	WOOD COMPOSITE MATERIAL CONTAINING BALSAM FIR - A wood composite board comprising balsam fir strands is disclosed.	01-21-2010
20100209660	WOOD COMPOSITE MATERIAL CONTAINING STRANDS OF DIFFERING DENSITIES - A wood composite material comprises wood strands disposed in surface layers and one or more core layers, wherein about 70 wt % to about 98 wt % of the wood strands of the first and second surface layers are comprised of a wood species that has a density greater than a density of a wood species from which about 70 wt % to about 98 wt % of the strands in the one or more core layers are stranded.	08-19-2010

Frank J. Lawson, Eagle Point, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090299516	SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF IDENTIFYING AND MANIPULATING OBJECTS - Systems and methods of identifying and manipulating objects are disclosed. One system disclosed comprises a light source adapted to emit a collimated light beam onto a contoured surface, a sensor adapted to view a profile of the contoured surface illuminated by the collimated light beam, a processor in communication with the sensor, and a controller in communication with the processor. The controller may be adapted to generate a signal based on an attribute of a predefined profile.	12-03-2009

Frederick Lawson, Somerset, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090255478	CLUMP RECOGNITION ANIMAL LITTER - A clump recognition animal litter is disclosed that enables a user to visually identify and dispose of all used litter portions from unused litter portions regardless of clump size and clump location within the litter. The clump recognition animal litter comprises a clumping component and a color indicating material. A wetted litter clumps and displays a color in response to wetness.	10-15-2009
20100132619	PUFFED BENTONITE LITTER - An animal litter such as a clay material is treated to reduce the bulk density thereof by contacting the clay material with an aqueous electrolyte solution and then heating at an elevated temperature. Substantial reductions in bulk density have been achieved without reducing the absorption capacity of the clay granule.	06-03-2010
20110033410	ANIMAL LITTER DEODORIZING COMPOSITION AND METHOD - There is provided an aqueous liquid deodorizing composition for animal lifter and a method of deodorizing animal litter by contacting the litter with the composition by spraying. The composition comprises a crusting inhibitor.	02-10-2011
20120079989	ABSORBENT COMPOSITION FOR MITIGATING FECAL ODOR - The present invention is directed towards an absorbent composition and its method of production and use. More specifically, the present invention relates to an absorbent composition comprising a liquid absorbing material, at least one alkaline earth metal peroxide, and an acidic material. The acid maintains a high hydrogen peroxide release profile under acidic conditions, such that the composition is found surprisingly effective in mitigating fecal odor.	04-05-2012
20130199456	ANIMAL LITTER COMPOSITION - There is provided an absorbent composition for water-based liquids, wherein dusting normally associated with handling of powdered absorbent materials is significantly reduced. The composition can be an animal litter, such as cat litter. The composition is formed by mixing a filler with a de-dusting agent and spraying an aqueous slurry of a deodorizing agent onto the mixture. The mixture is then added to a water absorbing material such as clay to uniformly mix the deodorizing agent with the water absorbing material.	08-08-2013
20130269623	WOOD ANIMAL LITTER - The present invention is directed toward an animal litter and its method of making, comprising one or more wood substrates, one or more clumping agents and one or more adhering agents, wherein the animal litter is dense, resulting in less tracking and scattering when used by cats.	10-17-2013

Gary C. Lawson, Orem, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120085317	Method for Reducing Engine Emissions Using a Liquid Aerosol Catalyst - A catalyst composition and method of improving fuel efficiency and reduced emissions in combustion engines is disclosed. A liquid aerosol catalyst is introduced in to the air intake stream of a combustion engine and allowed to react during the oxidation of the fuel in the combustion chamber. The catalyst mixture contains platinum, rhenium, cerium, alcohol, and water.	04-12-2012
20120085320	High Volume Combustion Catalyst Delivery System - A high volume combustion catalyst system of the current invention delivers an aerosol liquid catalyst into a diesel engine for the express purpose of enhancing combustion efficiency, thus, lowering fuel consumption and emissions. This invention is capable of extremely precise catalyst delivery and can service the full range of commercially available diesel engines.	04-12-2012

Gary L. Lawson, Suffolk, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090279325	LIGHT STRING SYSTEM - The present invention is a lamp system for use in a light string system comprising a light assembly and a socket assembly. The light assembly comprises a light source, a base in communication with the light source, and a bypass activating system. The socket assembly comprises a socket adapted to receive the light assembly and a bypass mechanism having a first position and a second position. The bypass activating system is adapted to move the bypass mechanism between the first and second positions.	11-12-2009

Gary Lee Lawson, Suffolk, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080216877	CLEANING SYSTEM FOR ABOVE-GROUND CONTAINER AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention is directed towards devices combining swimming pool skimmers, pumps, and removable, disposable filters into integral, sidewall-mounted systems for above-ground pools and other above-ground liquid containment enclosures, and methods for the use of such systems to remove both larger floating debris and smaller particulate matter to maintain water clarity and hygienic safety within such pools or like liquid containment enclosures. The present invention is an above-ground pool comprising a base, a side wall, and at least a portion of a cleaning system solely supported by the side wall.	09-11-2008
20110000838	CLEANING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING CONTAINERS HAVING NON-VERTICAL SIDEWALLS - The present invention is directed towards devices combining swimming pool skimmers, pumps, and removable, disposable filters into integral, sidewall-mounted systems for above-ground pools and other above-ground liquid containment enclosures, and methods for the use of such systems to remove both larger floating debris and smaller particulate matter to maintain water clarity and hygienic safety within such pools or like liquid containment enclosures. Specifically, the present invention is a ring-type above-ground pool comprising a base, a sidewall, and at least a portion of a cleaning system solely supported by the sidewall and mounted at a non-vertical angle such that it is substantially parallel to the sidewall.	01-06-2011

George J. Lawson, Barre, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090281254	LIQUID THERMAL INTERFACE HAVING MIXTURE OF LINEARLY STRUCTURED POLYMER DOPED CROSSLINKED NETWORKS AND RELATED METHOD - A liquid thermal interface (LTI) including a mixture of a linearly structured polymer doped with crosslinked networks and related method are presented. The LTI exhibits reduced liquid polymer macromolecule mobility, and thus increased surface tension. An embodiment of the method includes mixing a crosslinker with a linearly structured polymer to form a mixture, wherein the crosslinker includes a base agent including a vinyl-terminated or branched polydimethylsiloxane, and a curing agent including a hydrogen-terminated polydimethylsiloxane; and curing the mixture. The crosslinker functions as cages to block linear or branched linear macromolecules and prevents them from sliding into each other, thus increasing surface tension of the resulting LTI.	11-12-2009
20140332810	TEMPORARY LIQUID THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIAL FOR SURFACE TENSION ADHESION AND THERMAL CONTROL - An assembly including a liquid thermal interface material for surface tension adhesion and thermal control used during electrical/thermal test of a 3D wafer and methods of use. The method includes temporarily attaching a thinned wafer to a carrier wafer by applying a non-adhesive material therebetween and pressing the thinned wafer and the blank silicon-based carrier wafer together.	11-13-2014

Greg Lawson, Tupelo, MS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080290710	Recliner Lift Chair with Dual Motors - A seating unit comprises: a base; a seat; a backrest; at least one ottoman; a reclining mechanism attached to the base, seat, backrest and ottoman; an ottoman power unit attached to the base and to the reclining mechanism; and a backrest power unit attached to the base and to the reclining mechanism. The reclining mechanism is configured to move the seating unit from the upright position to a TV position, in which the ottoman is generally horizontally disposed in front of the seat, and from the TV position to a fully reclined position, in which the backrest is reclined relative to the seat. The ottoman power unit is configured to drive the seating unit between the upright and TV positions. The backrest power unit is configured to drive the seating unit between the TV and fully reclined positions.	11-27-2008

Gregory M. Lawson, Tupelo, MS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110175404	POWERED ROCKER RECLINER LINKAGE MECHANISM - A rocker-recliner-style seating unit (rocker recliner) that includes a linkage mechanism adapted to move the rocker recliner between closed, extended, and reclined positions is provided. The rocker recliner is powered by a linear actuator that facilitates automated adjustment of the linkage mechanism. This adjustment of the linear actuator is sequenced into a first phase and a second phase. A stroke of the linear actuator in the first phase acts to adjust the linkage mechanism between the closed and extended positions by extending or retracting ottoman(s) attached to a footrest assembly. A stroke in the second phase acts to adjust the linkage mechanism between the extended and reclined positions by translating a seat-mounting plate forward or rearward at a consistent inclination angle while, concurrently, tilting a back-mounting link. Accordingly, the phase sequencing ensures that the linkage mechanism commences adjustment within the second phase only once the first-phase adjustment is substantially complete.	07-21-2011
20110175426	Powered Glider Recliner Linkage Mechanism - A glider-recliner-style seating unit (glider recliner) that includes a linkage mechanism adapted to move the glider recliner between closed, extended, and reclined positions is provided. The glider recliner is powered by a linear actuator that facilitates automated adjustment of the linkage mechanism. This adjustment of the linear actuator is sequenced into a first phase and a second phase. A stroke of the linear actuator in the first phase acts to adjust the linkage mechanism between the closed and extended positions by extending or retracting ottoman(s) attached to a footrest assembly. A stroke in the second phase acts to adjust the linkage mechanism between the extended and reclined positions by translating a seat-mounting plate forward or rearward at a consistent inclination angle while, concurrently, tilting a back-mounting link. Accordingly, the phase sequencing ensures that the linkage mechanism commences adjustment within the second phase only once the first-phase adjustment is substantially complete.	07-21-2011
20110181094	Zero-Wall Clearance Linkage Mechanism for a High-Leg Seating Unit - Provided is a linkage mechanism for a recliner that includes a seat-mounting plate, a base plate that is vertically supported by one or more legs, a footrest assembly adapted to extend ottoman(s) when the recliner is adjusted from a closed to an extended position, and a front lift assembly. The front lift assembly includes a front bellcrank that is rotatably coupled to the seat-mounting plate, a front pivot link that is rotatably coupled to the base plate, a carrier link that is pivotably coupled to the front pivot link and to the front bellcrank, and a front lift link that is rotatably coupled to the seat-mounting plate and is pivotably coupled to the front lift link. Additionally, the linkage mechanism includes a seat-adjustment assembly that cooperates with the front lift assembly to translate the seat-mounting plate over the base plate during adjustment between extended and reclined positions.	07-28-2011
20110193373	Zero-Wall Clearance Linkage Mechanism for a Lifting Recliner - A seating unit that includes a linkage mechanism adapted to move the seating unit between seat-lift, closed, extended, reclined, and seat-lift positions is provided. The linkage mechanism includes a seat-mounting plate mounted to a footrest assembly, a base plate fixedly mounted to a lift assembly, a back-mounting link rotatably coupled to the seat-mounting plate, a seat-adjustment assembly with a bellcrank, and a linear actuator for automating adjustment of the linkage mechanism. In operation, a stroke in a first phase of the linear actuator generates a force on the bellcrank that translates the seat-mounting plate rearward in a consistent angle of inclination and rotates the back-mounting link from a reclined to an upright orientation. A stroke in a second phase acts to collapse the footrest assembly. A stroke in a third phase causes the lift assembly to raise and tilt the seating unit, thereby accommodating egress and ingress of an occupant.	08-11-2011
20130038095	ZERO-WALL CLEARANCE LINKAGE MECHANISM FOR A LIFTING RECLINER - A seating unit that includes a linkage mechanism adapted to move the seating unit between seat-lift, closed, extended, reclined, and seat-lift positions is provided. The linkage mechanism includes a seat-mounting plate mounted to a footrest assembly, a base plate fixedly mounted to a lift assembly, a back-mounting link rotatably coupled to the seat-mounting plate, a seat-adjustment assembly with a bellcrank, and a linear actuator for automating adjustment of the linkage mechanism. In operation, a stroke in a first phase of the linear actuator generates a force on the bellcrank that translates the seat-mounting plate rearward in a consistent angle of inclination and rotates the back-mounting link from a reclined to an upright orientation. A stroke in a second phase acts to collapse the footrest assembly. A stroke in a third phase causes the lift assembly to raise and tilt the seating unit, thereby accommodating egress and ingress of an occupant.	02-14-2013
20130175846	Zero-Wall Clearance Linkage Mechanism for a Lifting Recliner - A seating unit that includes a linkage mechanism adapted to move the seating unit between closed, extended, reclined, and seat-lift positions is provided. The linkage mechanism includes a footrest assembly and a back-mounting link coupled to a seat-mounting plate, a base plate coupled to a lift-base assembly via a lift assembly, a seat-adjustment assembly including a drive bracket, and a linear actuator for automating adjustment of the linkage mechanism. In operation, a stroke in a first phase of the linear actuator rotates the drive bracket a first angular increment causing the seat-adjustment assembly to bias the seat-mounting plate. A stroke in a second phase rotates the drive bracket a second angular increment causing the footrest assembly to extend or retract without affecting the bias of the back-mounting link. A stroke in a third phase causes the lift assembly to raise and tilt the base plate directly over the lift-base assembly.	07-11-2013
20130175847	LINKAGE MECHANISM FOR A DUAL-MOTOR LIFTING RECLINER - A seating unit that includes a linkage mechanism adapted to move the seating unit between closed, extended, reclined, and seat-lift positions is provided. The linkage mechanism includes a footrest assembly and a back-mounting link coupled to a seat-mounting plate, a base plate coupled to a lift-base assembly via a lift assembly, a drive bracket, a motor tube, and two linear actuators for automating adjustment of the linkage mechanism. In operation, a first phase involves a second linear actuator rotating the motor tube, thereby causing the seat-adjustment assembly to bias the seat-mounting plate. A second phase involves a first linear actuator rotating the drive bracket, thereby causing the footrest assembly to extend or retract without affecting the bias of the back-mounting link. A third phase involves the first linear actuator causing the lift assembly to raise and tilt the base plate directly over the lift-base assembly.	07-11-2013
20140049079	ZERO-WALL CLEARANCE LINKAGE MECHANISM FOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL LAYOUT - A seating unit that includes a linkage mechanism adapted to adjust between closed, extended, and reclined positions is provided. The linkage mechanism includes a seat-mounting plate mounted to a footrest assembly, a back-mounting link and a rear bellcrank both rotatably coupled to the seat-mounting plate, an activator bar that controls a footrest drive link, and a linear actuator for carrying out automated adjustment of the linkage assembly. In operation, a stroke in a first phase of the linear actuator generates a torque on the activator bar. The footrest drive link converts the torque into a laterally-directed force that pushes the footrest assembly into the extended position. A stroke in the second phase acts to push the activator bar forward and translate the seat-mounting plate forward at a consistent inclination angle. The forward translation causes the rear bellcrank to rotate, thereby biasing the back-mounting link rearward into the reclined position.	02-20-2014
20140049084	ZERO-WALL CLEARANCE LINKAGE MECHANISM FOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL LAYOUT - A seating unit that includes a linkage mechanism adapted to adjust between closed, extended, and reclined positions is provided. The linkage mechanism includes a seat-mounting plate mounted to a footrest assembly, a back-mounting link and a rear bellcrank both rotatably coupled to the seat-mounting plate, an activator bar that controls a footrest drive link, and a linear actuator for carrying out automated adjustment of the linkage assembly. In operation, a stroke in a first phase of the linear actuator generates a torque on the activator bar. The footrest drive link converts the torque into a laterally-directed force that pushes the footrest assembly into the extended position. A stroke in the second phase acts to push the activator bar forward and translate the seat-mounting plate forward at a consistent inclination angle. The forward translation causes the rear bellcrank to rotate, thereby biasing the back-mounting link rearward into the reclined position.	02-20-2014

Gregory Mark Lawson, Saltillo, MS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090174251	ZERO-WALL CLEARANCE LINKAGE MECHANISM FOR A HIGH-LEG SEATING UNIT - A seating unit that includes a linkage mechanism adapted to move the seating unit between extended and reclined positions, and a chassis is provided. The linkage mechanism includes a seat-mounting link, a base plate fixedly mounted to the chassis, a back-mounting bracket rotatably coupled to the seat-mounting link, a back drive link in generally laterally-spaced relation to the seat-mounting link, and a front-lift assembly that is rotatably coupled to the seat-mounting link. In operation, a rearward occupant force on the back-mounting bracket generates a rearward bias that is converted to a laterally-directed force through the back drive link to the front-lift assembly. Upon receiving this force, the front-lift assembly translates the seat-mounting link forward and upward in relation to the base plate, such that, the seat-mounting link is consistently biased in a particular inclination angle with respect to the base plate throughout adjustment.	07-09-2009

Hunter J. Lawson, Naples, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080244810	HELMET WITH BUILT-IN STORAGE COMPARTMENT AND METHOD	10-09-2008

Jake Lawson, St. Joseph, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100016088	Formed Grease Cover Retention Feature - An embodiment of a connection system for a grease cover of a constant velocity joint includes a groove portion formed in a generally annular portion of the constant velocity joint. The generally annular portion is defined, at least in part, by an inner surface. The system also includes a grease cover selectively positioned at least partially within the groove portion. The grease cover includes an outer edge portion.	01-21-2010

Jeramie Lawson, Edgewood, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120144984	Braided Carbon Nanotube Threads and Methods Of Manufacturing The Same - A braided carbon nanotube thread includes at least three carbon nanotube filaments braided into a thread. The carbon nanotube filaments include a plurality of carbon nanotubes, each of the carbon nanotubes having a length L. The carbon nanotube filaments are braided such that the carbon nanotube thread has at least 8 intersections per the length L of each carbon nanotube. The carbon nanotube thread has a tensile strength greater than the tensile strength of the constituent carbon nanotube filaments.	06-14-2012

John Lawson, Petersham, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080219888	Multi-Channel Flow Cells - A multi-channel flow cell can allow for reduced cross-contamination in sample loading and the ability to observe activity within the flow cell once the channels are loaded. A multi-channel flow cell includes a plurality of independently-addressable channels sandwiched between a two substrates. Each of the channels can be coated with a layer that facilitates support-binding of an analyte. Each of the channels terminates on one end in an inlet and on the other end in an outlet. A loading block having inlet ports that match the inlets of the channels can be mated to the inlets of the channels, and an outlet block can be mated to the outlets of the channels. Analytes can be introduced into the channels via the inlet ports of the loading block and are pulled through the channels by capillary action or by vacuum. Once analyte has been introduced into each of the channels, the loading and outlet blocks can be removed and the device turned over. Such a flow cell can be used for streamlining the process of reaction and interrogation of biochemical assays at the microfluidic level. Reagents can be introduced into each of the channels of the flow cell for chemical reactions therein, excess reagent being washed out through the channel outlets. Observation of optically-detectable moieties is then conducted. With such a flow cell optical labels associated with incorporation in a sequencing-by-synthesis reaction can be observed.	09-11-2008
20080219890	SAMPLE LOADING AND RECOVERY - A apparatus and method for loading a sample into a microfluidic flow cell allows for more precise loading, reduced cross-contamination, and more efficient use of samples to be analyzed. The system for loading a sample into a flow cell includes a flow cell defining a plurality of individually isolated channels through which fluid can flow. The flow cell also defines an inlet port and an outlet port for each of the channels. The system also includes a base that defines a chamber for receiving the flow cell, a cover pivotally attached to the base, and a passive vacuum source for pulling a volume through the flow cell. The method of loading a sample includes inserting the flow cell into the sample loading apparatus, placing a sample in at least one of the wells of the loading block, activating a vacuum source fluidly coupled to the outlet ports to pull the sample into the channel, and optionally aspirating the unused sample from the well.	09-11-2008
20090129980	Multi-Channel Flow Cells - A multi-channel flow cell can allow for reduced cross-contamination in sample loading and the ability to observe activity within the flow cell once the channels are loaded. A multi-channel flow cell includes a plurality of independently-addressable channels sandwiched between a two substrates. Each of the channels can be coated with a layer that facilitates support-binding of an analyte. Each of the channels terminates on one end in an inlet and on the other end in an outlet. A loading block having inlet ports that match the inlets of the channels can be mated to the inlets of the channels, and an outlet block can be mated to the outlets of the channels. Analytes can be introduced into the channels via the inlet ports of the loading block and are pulled through the channels by capillary action or by vacuum. Once analyte has been introduced into each of the channels, the loading and outlet blocks can be removed and the device turned over Such a flow cell can be used for streamlining the process of reaction and interrogation of biochemical assays at the microfluidic level. Reagents can be introduced into each of the channels of the flow cell for chemical reactions therein, excess reagent being washed out through the channel outlets. Observation of optically-detectable moieties is then conducted. With such a flow cell optical labels associated with incorporation in a sequencing-by-synthesis reaction can be observed.	05-21-2009
20120196774	SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR ULTRA-SENSITIVE DETECTION OF MOLECULES OR PARTICLES - Described are systems, devices, and methods which related to various aspects of assays for detecting and/or determining a measure of the concentration of analyte molecules or particles in a sample fluid. In some cases, the systems employ an assay consumable comprising a plurality of assay sites. The systems, devices, and/or methods, in some cases, are automated. In some cases, the systems, devices, and/or methods relate to inserting a plurality of beads into assay sites, sealing assay sites, imaging assay sites, or the like.	08-02-2012

John Lawson, Essex Junction, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110267084	THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIAL, TEST STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF USE - Non-corrosive thermal interface materials for use in a test structure and method of use. The test structure includes a heat sink for dissipating heat away from a device under test. The test structure further includes a non-corrosive thermal interface material disposed between the heat sink and the device under test. The non-corrosive thermal interface material is capable of withstanding test conditions for at least 60 minutes for at least 115° C. without staining or leaving residue on the device under test after baking.	11-03-2011

John A. Lawson, Hyde Park, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090318699	Methods of synthesis of morphinans - The disclosure describes morphinan compounds and methods for their synthesis. Preferred methods according to the disclosure allow for large-scale preparation of diastereomerically enriched morphinans. Preferred methods according to the disclosure may also allow for the preparation of diastereomerically enriched morphinans using less time, and/or using fewer reaction steps, and/or providing better yield than previously used methods for preparing morphinans. The methods disclosed herein find utility in synthetic organic chemistry as well as medicinal chemistry.	12-24-2009

John Lewis Lawson, Evans, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120215413	Electronic Passcode Key for Varying Operational Parameters of a Vehicle - An electronic passkey system enables modification of operating profiles of a vehicle. When the passkey is connected to the vehicle controller, the system determines if the passkey has been used previously. If so, the operating profile cannot be modified. If not, the vehicle profile can be modified. In other configurations the passkey can be used to modify the operating profile of multiple vehicles.	08-23-2012

Judy L. Lawson, Collwich, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080271224	Multipurpose glove - A multipurpose glove is disclosed which comprises a relatively resilient body for snug fit reception of a user's hand. The body includes a first opening on a first side for receiving the user's hand, a second opening branching from a second side of the body for receiving the user's thumb, and a plurality of third openings oriented multidirectionally. Each of the third openings receives at least one finger of the user, and at least one of the third openings has a size and shape suitable for receiving and supporting at least two of the user's fingers generally simultaneously upon engagement of the glove with the user's hand. A contoured, resilient pad is mounted in a base portion of the body corresponding to and for engaging the palm of the user's hand. The pad has, along one face, at least one lobed portion and being molded so as to generally fit the contour of the palm, the opposite face being relatively flat for engaging an interior portion of the base portion. The palm portion of the pad corresponds to the lobed portion is generally greater in thickness than that corresponding to the ball of the hand. Optionally, a contoured, resilient pad is mounted in a finger portion of the body corresponding to and for engaging a palm side of the user's thumb. The pad has, along one face, at least one sloping trough shaped portion and is molded so as to generally fit the contour of the thumb. The opposite face is relatively flat for engaging an interior portion of the base portion. The sloping trough shaped portion of the pad corresponding to a proximal portion of the thumb is generally greater in thickness than that corresponding to a distal portion of the thumb. Upon engagement of the pad with the user's palm and thumb, and of an exterior portion of the base portion and the finger portion with a selected supporting surface, the pads causes the base of the palm and the proximal portion to be lifted a selected distance generally greater than the distance of lift of the ball and midsection of the user's palm and of the distal portion, respectively, so as to minimize stress on the user's hand.	11-06-2008
20110262707	Multipurpose glove - A multipurpose glove is disclosed which comprises a relatively resilient body for snug fit reception of a user's hand. The body includes a first opening on a first side for receiving the user's hand, a second opening branching from a second side of the body for receiving the user's thumb, and a plurality of third openings oriented multidirectionally. Each of the third openings receives at least one finger of the user, and at least one of the third openings has a size and shape suitable for receiving and supporting at least two of the user's fingers generally simultaneously upon engagement of the glove with the user's hand. A contoured, resilient pad is mounted in a base portion of the body corresponding to and for engaging the palm of the user's hand. The pad has, along one face, at least one lobed portion and being molded so as to generally fit the contour of the palm, the opposite face being relatively flat for engaging an interior portion of the base portion. The palm portion of the pad corresponds to the lobed portion is generally greater in thickness than that corresponding to the ball of the hand. Optionally, a contoured, resilient pad is mounted in a finger portion of the body corresponding to and for engaging a palm side of the user's thumb. The pad has, along one face, at least one sloping trough shaped portion and is molded so as to generally fit the contour of the thumb. The opposite face is relatively flat for engaging an interior portion of the base portion. The sloping trough shaped portion of the pad corresponding to a proximal portion of the thumb is generally greater in thickness than that corresponding to a distal portion of the thumb. Upon engagement of the pad with the user's palm and thumb, and of an exterior portion of the base portion and the finger portion with a selected supporting surface, the pads causes the base of the palm and the proximal portion to be lifted a selected distance generally greater than the distance of lift of the ball and midsection of the user's palm and of the distal portion, respectively, so as to minimize stress on the user's hand.	10-27-2011

Kevin Jon Lawson, Sault Ste. Marie, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100198140	Percutaneous tools and bone pellets for vertebral body reconstruction - A percutaneous surgical tool comprises a cannula with an open slot at the distal end and a closed tip. A variety of articulated and solid tamps with different tip geometries are used to push bone aside to open up a void for filling. Bone pellets are rammed down the hollow interior, lumen, of the cannula by a tamper. A ramp inside the closed end causes the bone pellets to eject out to the side into a void to-be-filled. Variations in the shapes of the pellets and the ends of the tampers vary the orientations of the pellets as they are ejected through the end slot out from the cannula. One tamper with a sharp flat diagonal cut end can be twisted to push the rear end of the pellet harder sideways and out parallel to the cannula. Curved cannulas allow better access to all parts of the void to-be-filled.	08-05-2010

Malachi Lawson, Oviedo, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110091847	METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE CODE FOR THE ADAPTATION OF TRAINING VIA PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSIS BASED ON (NEURO)PHYSIOLOGICAL METRICS - A method for adapting a training system based on information obtained from a user using a training system during a training scenario, the method including measuring a neurophysiological state, a physiological state, and/or a behavioral state of a user while a training scenario is in progress, diagnosing at least one performance deficiency of the user and/or a learned training objective while the training scenario is in progress, and adapting the training scenario during the training scenario and/or for a subsequent operation of the training scenario in response to information learned during diagnosing the at least one performance deficiency and/or a learned training objective to meet an objective of the training scenario. A system and computer software code for adapting the training system based on information obtained from the user using the training system during a training scenario is also disclosed.	04-21-2011

Mark Lawson, Naperville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120144580	BASIN WITH LINER - A multi-layered basin including an interior layer with at least one sidewall enclosing an area for retaining a liquid. The sidewall has an external surface for contacting the liquid and an underlying surface. A liner is attached to the underlying surface to cover at least a portion of the underlying surface. The liner is vacuum formed against the underlying surface such that the liner at least partially conforms to the shape of the underlying surface.	06-14-2012

Martin E. Lawson, Somerset, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100200322	All Wheel Drive Motorcycle - An all wheel drive motorcycle includes an internal combustion engine having an output shaft extending from the engine. A back wheel drive train is coupled to the output shaft with either a first chain or a first shaft. The first chain or the first shaft couples to a rear wheel drive sprocket or a rear wheel drive gear that couples to the first chain or first shaft, respectively. The motorcycle includes a front wheel drive train that extends from the output shaft to a universal joint that is positioned on the motorcycle within a range of about plus or minus ten degrees of perpendicular to the steering axis of rotation of the front fork where the front fork supports and retains the front wheel. The universal joint and the output shaft are coupled together with either a second drive chain or a second drive shaft. The universal joint includes a stub shaft having a front wheel drive sprocket engaging a front wheel drive chain where the front wheel drive chain also engages a front axle sprocket that supplies a drive force to the front wheel.	08-12-2010
20120067656	All Wheel Drive Motorcycle - An all wheel drive motorcycle includes an internal combustion engine having an output shaft extending from the engine. A back wheel drive train is coupled to the output shaft with either a first chain or a first shaft. The first chain or the first shaft couples to a rear wheel drive sprocket or a rear wheel drive gear that couples to the first chain or first shaft, respectively. The motorcycle includes a front wheel drive train that extends from the output shaft to a universal joint that is positioned on the motorcycle within a range of about plus or minus ten degrees of perpendicular to the steering axis of rotation of the front fork where the front fork supports and retains the front wheel. The universal joint and the output shaft are coupled together with either a second drive chain or a second drive shaft. The universal joint includes a stub shaft having a front wheel drive sprocket engaging a front wheel drive chain where the front wheel drive chain also engages a front axle sprocket that supplies a drive force to the front wheel.	03-22-2012
20140299400	ALL WHEEL DRIVE MOTORCYCLE WITH ENHANCED SOFT TERRAIN CAPABILITIES - A motorcycle includes a front wheel drive train that supplies power to a front wheel and a rear wheel drive train that supplies power to a rear wheel. The front wheel drive train is configured to drive the front wheel at a selected rate that is faster than a rate at which the rear wheel drive train drives the rear wheel. Driving the front wheel at the selected faster rate relative to the rear wheel provides enhanced steering capabilities in soft terrain, as the front wheel pulls the motorcycle in a direction that the front wheel is pointed.	10-09-2014

Mitchell R. Lawson, Vancouver, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110255947	Vehicle Winch Side-Mount System - A vehicle winch side-mount system including a platform and a winch mounting structure configured to engage a mount of a winching device. The vehicle winch side-mount system is configured to be retained by the weight a vehicle tire.	10-20-2011
20120090942	ATV Drive Train Energy Absorbing Device - An energy absorbing device limits peak torque and shock loads applied to the drive train components of an all-terrain vehicle. The energy absorbing device may be installed in the differential or drive housing, inboard of the variable shaft or half-shaft or outboard of the constant shaft or half-shaft, and in the interconnecting shaft itself. The energy absorbing device allows excessive drive train energy to be dissipated by friction between components of the energy absorbing device.	04-19-2012

Nolan Lawson, Lynwood, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100030715	Social Network Model for Semantic Processing - A social network model, based on data relevant to a user, is used for semantic processing to enable improved entity recognition among text accessed by the user. An entity extraction module of the server, with reference to a general training corpus, general gazetteers, user-specific gazetteers, and entity models, parses text to identify entities. The entities may be, for example, people, organizations, or locations. A social network module of the server builds the social network model implicit in the data accessed by the user. The social network model includes the relationships between entities and an indication of the strength of each relationship. The social network module is also used to disambiguate names and unify entities based on the social network model.	02-04-2010

Patrick S. Lawson, Ashmore, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100014944	METHODS AND APPARATUS TO SCORE BOOK COVERS - Apparatus and methods to score book covers are described. An example scoring apparatus includes a first scoring roll to oppose a corresponding second scoring roll to process a cover at a first location on a first side of the cover, and a third scoring roll to oppose a corresponding fourth scoring roll to process the cover at a second location on the first side of the cover. The first location and the second location correspond substantially to the thickness of a book to which the cover is to be applied. The first and the third scoring rolls are mechanically driven and rotate about a first axis of rotation and the second and the fourth scoring rolls rotate freely about a second axis of rotation.	01-21-2010
20120141230	METHODS AND APPARATUS TO SCORE BOOK COVERS - Apparatus and methods to score book covers are described. An example scoring apparatus includes a first scoring roll and a corresponding second scoring roll. The first scoring roll opposes the second scoring roll to process a cover at a first location of the cover. A first slider to couple the first scoring roll to the scoring apparatus such that the first slider enables independent adjustment of the first scoring roll relative to the second scoring roll in a first lateral direction relative to the second scoring roll.	06-07-2012

Peter F. Lawson, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120132414	Automatic Bypass for ESP Pump Suction Deployed in a PBR in Tubing - A subterranean pump is delivered on coiled tubing with power and control cables running inside. The pump suction has a tubular inlet that seals in a polished bore in the surrounding tubular. A diverter opens a lateral port and closes entry to the pump suction when the pump is not running and the formation pressure is high enough to bring production to the surface. This configuration prevents the pump from turning while the formation pressure allows production to the surface. If the pump is started it reduces pressure ahead of a movable plug to draw it toward the pump against a spring bias. The lateral ports close and an inline flow path opens to allow the pump to draw through the diverter and discharge into the annular space around the coiled tubing on the way to the surface.	05-31-2012
20140271107	Systems and Methods for Preventing Damage to Pump Diffusers - Systems and methods for preventing diffusers in pumps such as electric submersible pumps from bursting or collapsing in over-pressure and/or under-pressure conditions, where one or more diffusers in the pump includes check valves in the exterior diffuser wall. The check valves remain closed when a pressure differential between the diffuser interior and exterior is within a predetermined range, but open when the pressure differential between the diffuser interior and the interstitial space is outside the predetermined range to relieve overpressure and underpressure conditions. When the pressure differential returns to an acceptable range, the check valves close, preventing recirculation of fluid between the diffusers of the different stages. O-rings or other types of seals may be installed between each stage and the pump housing to provide some isolation of the external pressure on the diffuser of each stage.	09-18-2014

Peter Francis Lawson, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090151928	ELECTRICAL SUBMERSIBLE PUMP AND GAS COMPRESSOR - A wellbore fluid production system that is disposable in a wellbore comprising a separator, a pump, a compressor, and a motor. The separator segregates the gas and liquid and delivers the gas to the compressor inlet and the liquid to the pump inlet. The pump pressurizes the liquid for delivery to the surface. The compressor pressurizes the gas for reinjection into the wellbore, injection into another subterranean formation, or for delivery to the surface.	06-18-2009

Phillip G. Lawson, Hewitt, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100332284	Internet Package Shipping Systems and Methods - Systems and methods for shipping a package from a package sender to an intended recipient, utilizing Internet communications to place shipping orders, request on demand package pickup, maintain and utilize pre-stored profile information, view shipping history, track orders, etc. A package sender with an Internet-accessible computer accesses an Internet site and associated shipping system operated by a shipping service provider. The package sender enters information required for shipping the package, including shipping options and methods for payment, and the shipment transaction is validated. If the transaction is validated, printer indicia are communicated to the customer's computer, which is enabled to locally print a prepaid label containing special machine-readable as well as human-readable indicia. The shipping service provider acquires the package by drop-off, standard pickup or on call pickup, scans the machine readable indicia, verifies other indicia of authenticity, and processes the package in accordance with information encoded on the label.	12-30-2010
20130124402	INTERNET PACKAGE SHIPPING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for shipping a package from a package sender to an intended recipient, utilizing Internet communications to place shipping orders, request on demand package pickup, maintain and utilize pre-stored profile information, view shipping history, track orders, etc. A package sender with an Internet-accessible computer accesses an Internet site and associated shipping system operated by a shipping service provider. The package sender enters information required for shipping the package, including shipping options and methods for payment, and the shipment transaction is validated. If the transaction is validated, printer indicia are communicated to the customer's computer, which is enabled to locally print a prepaid label containing special machine-readable as well as human-readable indicia. The shipping service provider acquires the package by drop-off, standard pickup or on call pickup, scans the machine readable indicia, verifies other indicia of authenticity, and processes the package in accordance with information encoded on the label.	05-16-2013

Richard Lawson, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080305207	METHOD OF PRODUCING ARTIFICIALLY SWEETENED WINE - A method of producing an artificially sweetened wine is disclosed, comprising the steps of: a) providing a quantity of fermentable material; b) fermenting the material to produce a wine that is substantially dry; and c) adding an artificial sweetener to the wine to produce an artificially sweetened wine.	12-11-2008

Richard A. Lawson, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110097668	NEGATIVE TONE MOLECULAR GLASS RESISTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - The various embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to resists and, more particularly, to negative tone molecular glass resists, and their associated methods of fabrication and use. In one embodiment of the present invention, a negative tone molecular glass-based resist comprises: a molecular glass, comprising, a molecular glass core, wherein the molecular glass core is not a polymer chain, and a functional group bound to the molecular glass core and configured to provide a decrease in solubility of the molecular glass; and an initiating component configured to produce a reactive species upon exposure to radiation, wherein the reactive species facilitates the decrease in solubility of the molecular glass.	04-28-2011

Richard J. Lawson, Dakota Dunes, SD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100138487	INTEGRATED CONTENT GUIDE FOR INTERACTIVE SELECTION OF CONTENT AND SERVICES ON PERSONAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS WITH MULTIPLE SOURCES AND MULTIPLE MEDIA PRESENTATION - A integrated content guide for multiple sources is provided with hyper-text type links to allow for the selection of various programs. The hyper-text links are provided for a transmitted and then stored digital bit stream. This allows for the embedding within the content guide what could be additional commercial information. The embedding may also be as to additional information for other related television or radio shows or the like. Information can be additional television shows, related information or activities on on-line services or automatic telephone ordering of products or services being displayed.	06-03-2010
20120110512	INTEGRATED CONTENT GUIDE FOR INTERACTIVE SELECTION OF CONTENT AND SERVICES ON PERSONAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS WITH MULTIPLE SOURCES AND MULTIPLE MEDIA PRESENTATION - A integrated content guide for multiple sources is provided with hyper-text type links to allow for the selection of various programs. The hyper-text links are provided for a transmitted and then stored digital bit stream. This allows for the embedding within the content guide what could be additional commercial information. The embedding may also be as to additional information for other related television or radio shows or the like. Information can be additional television shows, related information or activities on on-line services or automatic telephone ordering of products or services being displayed.	05-03-2012
20140215400	INTEGRATED CONTENT GUIDE FOR INTERACTIVE SELECTION OF CONTENT AND SERVICES ON PERSONAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS WITH MULTIPLE SOURCES AND MULTIPLE MEDIA PRESENTATION - A integrated content guide for multiple sources is provided with hyper-text type links to allow for the selection of various programs. The hyper-text links are provided for a transmitted and then stored digital bit stream. This allows for the embedding within the content guide what could be additional commercial information. The embedding may also be as to additional information for other related television or radio shows or the like. Information can be additional television shows, related information or activities on on-line services or automatic telephone ordering of products or services being displayed.	07-31-2014

Richard Lee Lawson, Oak Grove, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080288736	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHANGING PARAMETERS OF A CONTROLLER - Systems and methods for modifying a parameter value of a controller are described. In one embodiment, the method includes verifying a local presence at the controller, modifying a parameter value at a remote device, confirming the identity of the remote device, and storing the modified parameter value in the controller.	11-20-2008
20080288781	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURE PASSWORD CHANGE - Systems and methods for changing a user password are described. In one embodiment, the method includes determining at least one password equivalent value, determining a safe-to-transmit password value, determining a password change authentication value, transmitting, from a remote device to a controller, the password change authentication value and the safe-to-transmit password value, confirming the data integrity of the password change authentication value sent from the remote device to the controller, and storing a new password equivalent value.	11-20-2008
20090173842	METHODS AND SYSTEM OF AUTOMATING TRACK CIRCUIT CALIBRATION - A method for calibrating a track circuit is provided. The track circuit includes a transmit processing unit, a receive processing unit, and a plurality of rails coupled in series to form a track section having a first end and a second end. The transmit processing unit is coupled to the track section adjacent the first end. The receive processing unit is coupled to the track section adjacent the second end. The method includes operating the transmit processing unit so that a first voltage is applied to the track section, operating the receive processing unit to detect a first current signal, and if a parameter of the first current signal is not within a predetermined acceptable range, then communicating with the transmit processing unit so that the transmit processing unit applies a second voltage to the track section, the second voltage having a different magnitude than the first voltage.	07-09-2009

Robert Lawson, Naples, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090061158	Friction profile for the top of pool grate bars - An inventive top profile design of friction ridges on a top surface of grate bars in a swimming pool deck. The profiles exhibit a multiple of crosses with each cross having four quadrants. Within each of the quadrants there is located a first right angled profile which is open in an outward direction. Within each of the first right angled profile there is located a second smaller right angled profile which is also open in an outward direction. The above mentioned profiles repeat themselves along the entire length of the grate bars.	03-05-2009

Robert B. Lawson, Napels, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090014369	Friction profile for the top of pool grate bars - An inventive top profile design of friction ridges on top of grate bars in a swimming pool. The profiles exhibit a multiple of right angled friction ridges which are stacked within each other in a direction which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the grate bars. The right angled ridges resemble the well known chevron format. The right angled friction ridges increase the coefficient of friction to above 1.0 ASTM. The design of the friction ridges drains off water quickly and reduces the travel time of water the grate bars. The design also prevents stagnant water forming any mold formation. The tops of the friction ridges are rounded so that no sharp edges are present to enhance the comfort under the bare feet.	01-15-2009

Robert B. Lawson, Naples, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080229490	Safety grate cover for a swimming pool - A grate cover in combination with a swimming pool being installed in a recess in the top of a sump. The grate is formed of an upper and a lower section. Each of the upper and the lower section exhibit four quadrants therein. The upper section has dome-shaped configuration and has square shaped interstices therein. Each of the quadrants of the upper section has a concave curvature therein at a transition between the upper and the lower section. Each of the quadrants of the lower section have two concave curvatures therein. One curvature extends in a first direction from the upper section toward an outside edge of grate cover. The other second concave curvature extends in a direction which is normal to the first direction. This way, the forceful suction within the sump cannot obtain enough force to suction the skin of a human onto the grate cover to cause any injuries. The curvatures in the top of the grate cover will always induce a lateral flow under a human body no matter how much of the grate is covered by the body.	09-25-2008
20120144578	Safety grate cover for a swimming pool - A grate cover being installed in a recess in the top of a sump. The grate is formed of an upper and a lower section. The upper section exhibits four squares or four triangles therein, The upper section has a dome-shaped configuration and has four square or triangular shapes therein, depending on the geometric division therein, each shape has openings therein. The lower section has four trapezoid shapes therein. Each of the shapes of the upper section, whether square or triangular, has a concave surface curvature therein at a transition between the upper and the lower section. Each of the trapezoids of the lower section has two concave surfaces curvatures therein. One curvature extends in a first direction from the upper section toward an outside edge of grate cover. The other second concave curvature extends in a direction which is normal to the first direction.	06-14-2012

Robert D. Lawson, Johnston, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100321173	ELECTRONIC ACCESS SECURITY AND KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - A system for providing secured access to and/or control of a vehicle is provided. The system includes a vehicle network such as a CAN. A remote communications device is used for sending a signal for controlling functions associated with the vehicle. There is a receiver operatively connected to the vehicle network and adapted to receive the signal from the remote communications device. At least one access module is adapted to provide control of functions of the vehicle by a user from outside of the vehicle, the access module is electrically connected to the vehicle network. There is at least one user input device associated with the access module and there are a plurality of outputs associated with the access module wherein the access module is adapted to directly control access to the vehicle through control of the plurality of outputs.	12-23-2010

Roger E. Lawson, Brimfield, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100156169	Idler And Undercarriage Assembly For Track-Type Machine - An idler of an undercarriage assembly for a track-type machine is disclosed. The undercarriage assembly may have at least two links, which may be interconnected by a cartridge. The cartridge may have a bushing disposed about and rotatable relative to a pin. At least one of the links may have a link rail wear surface, which may be positioned an original wear surface height from the bushing. The idler may have a lower surface, which may be configured to wear against the link rail wear surface. The idler may also have an upper surface, which may be configured to wear against the bushing. The upper surface may be positioned radially outward of the lower surface by an original upper surface height. The original upper surface height may be between approximately 70% and approximately 90% of the original wear surface height.	06-24-2010

Sam Lawson, Columbus, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110210523	CHUCK FOR HOLDING PRECISION COMPONENTS - The disclosure provides a chuck assembly for precisely holding a workpiece, such as a tool or part. The chuck assembly includes a piston mounted for movement and a set of jaws mounted for pivotal movement. Movement of the piston causes pivotal movement of the set of jaws.	09-01-2011

Steven Lawson, Sammamish, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110298434	HIGH VOLTAGE SYNCHRONOUS RECTIFIER CONTROLLER - A power supply may comprise a pulse-width-modulation (PWM) controller; a synchronous rectifier having a forward metal oxide field effect transistor (MOSFET) and a catch MOSFET; a forward gate driver; a catch gate driver; and the PWM controller connected so that a low output of the PWM controller facilitates operation of the catch MOSFET and so that the low output precludes operation of the forward MOSFET. The power supply may include a self powered synchronous rectifier that may be constructed with delay times that are independent of lot-to-lot and temperature-related timing variations of MOSFETS.	12-08-2011

Steven L. Lawson, Marietta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090119981	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BRIQUETTING SOLID FUEL - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a system and method for briquetting solid fuel before or after treatment with electromagnetic energy. In the system and method, solid fuel is transported through a continuous feed solid fuel treatment facility, treated using electromagnetic energy, and briquetted after treatment.	05-14-2009
20090272028	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING SOLID FUEL - In embodiments of the present invention, a method of heat treating a solid fuel briquette may include heating the solid fuel briquette using energy from at least one of a heat furnace or an electromagnetic energy system of a solid fuel treatment facility as the solid fuel briquette is moved through the treatment facility to a specified internal temperature, and sealing the heat-treated solid fuel briquette in a vessel for a duration of time.	11-05-2009

Thomas J. Lawson, Naples, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080244810	HELMET WITH BUILT-IN STORAGE COMPARTMENT AND METHOD	10-09-2008

Timothy R. Lawson, Sand Springs, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120067007	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PACKAGING WIRE FENCE CLIPS - An apparatus and method for packaging wire fence clips first collects and aligns fence clips into a series of batches that each incorporate a selected quantity of clips. Each batch of clips is fed through a packaging station where first and second flexible adhesive substrates are affixed to opposite sides of the batch, and successive batches are separated to form compact and easy to carry bundles of the selected quantity of clips. A label applicator supplies adhesive labels to one of the flexible substrates.	03-22-2012

Wayne Lawson, Lagrange, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100050663	ICE PRODUCING METHOD - A method of forming ice in a refrigerator is disclosed. The method includes cooling a first storage compartment to a first temperature, cooling a second storage compartment to a second temperature, cooling an interior volume defined in a door to a third temperature, wherein the door permits and impedes access to the second storage compartment, operating a fan disposed in the interior volume to circulate cool air through the interior volume, and cooling water to form ice in the interior volume.	03-04-2010
20100050680	ICE PRODUCING APPARATUS - An ice producing apparatus for a refrigerator is disclosed. The apparatus includes a door configured to permit and prohibit access to an interior volume of a storage compartment of the refrigerator, the door defining therein a door interior volume; a fan disposed in the door interior volume; and a mold disposed in the door interior volume and configured to receive water and to retain the water during freezing of the water into ice.	03-04-2010

Wayne E. Lawson, Lagrange, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090166385	APPARATUS FOR AN ICE DISPENSER - In an embodiment of the present invention, a refrigerator with an ice dispenser is shown. The ice dispenser has a user dispense panel. The user dispense panel comprises a dispense control and an ice outlet. A ice storage compartment defines a first interior volume. An ice chute flow connects the ice storage compartment and the ice outlet. The chute comprises a first end in flow communication with the ice storage compartment and a second end in flow communication with the ice outlet. A member is configured between the first and second ends. The member comprises an interior volume in flow communication with the first and second ends. A flow axis is formed from the first end to the second end. The member has a restriction.	07-02-2009
20100180608	ICE STORAGE BIN AND ICEMAKER APPARATUS FOR REFRIGERATOR - An ice storage bin and an icemaker apparatus are disclosed. The ice storage bin has a body for defining an ice collection cavity and a channel surrounding at least a substantial portion of the body for permitting fluid flow through the channel. The icemaker apparatus is disposed in a fresh food compartment of a refrigerator. The icemaker apparatus has an ice maker, above the ice storage bin, and an icemaking compartment for accommodating the ice maker and the ice storage bin.	07-22-2010
20110113810	ICE MAKER FOR A REFRIGERATOR - An automatic ice maker for a refrigerator includes an ice mold body, an ice stripper and an ice rake. The ice mold body has front, back, and end sides, a top peripheral rim and a plurality of ice chambers. Each ice chamber has a top opening having a frontal portion adjacent the front side and a back portion adjacent the back side. The ice stripper is sealingly disposed on the top peripheral rim, has a unitary one-piece construction and forms extensions of the front, back and end sides. The ice stripper extends over the frontal portion of the top openings and extends over the back portion of the top openings to prevent spillage. The ice rake is disposed between the front and back sides and includes a rotatable shaft, and rake fingers extending outward from the shaft for moving ice cubes out of the respective ice chambers and onto the ice stripper.	05-19-2011
20120036881	APPARATUS FOR BREAKING ICE CLUMPS - An apparatus for breaking ice clumps in a refrigerator. The apparatus includes an ice storage bin, an axle rotatably supported by an ice storage bin, an actuator operatively coupled to the axle and an ice breaker operatively coupled to the actuator. The ice breaker moves in a reciprocal manner upon the driving of the axle and the actuator. Such reciprocal movement of the ice breaker breaks ice clumps in the storage bin.	02-16-2012

Wayne Edward Lawson, La Grange, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120080989	REFRIGERATOR DOOR POCKET HINGE ASSEMBLY - A refrigerator is provided with a casing in the form of a shell that defines an internal storage compartment, such as a freezer or fresh-food section. A door is configured on the casing to provide access to the storage compartment, with the door closing on front edges of the casing. A hinge assembly connects the door to the casing and includes a hinge bracket having an insert end that extends through one of the front edges, for example the top front edge, and is fixed to an internal surface of the casing. The hinge bracket has an opposite end that is rotationally connected to the door for hinged support of the door on the casing.	04-05-2012

Wayne Edward Lawson, Lagrange, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120085120	AIRWAY SEAL APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND REFRIGERATOR APPARATUS USING THE SEAL - A refrigerator includes a body portion having an air supply and an air return, a door hinged to the body portion, and an icemaking unit located on the door and having an air inlet and an air outlet. The air inlet and air outlet are adjacent the air supply and air return, respectively, when the door is closed, to receive and return chilled air therefrom and thereto. At least a first sealing member is located at the air supply, the air return, the air inlet, and/or the air outlet. The at least first sealing member includes a first membrane with a slit formed therein, and a first projecting member. The slit and the first projecting member are configured and dimensioned such that the slit is closed when the door is in an open position and that the slit is opened when the door is in a closed position.	04-12-2012

William Lawson, South Hamilton, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120046916	Method of designing an RPG shield - A method of designing an RPG. A computerized model is created of a shield mesh opening with lines of a net intersecting at nodes and with hard points positioned at least at select nodes. The effectiveness of the mesh opening at a plurality of obliquity angles is determined. In the model, a change is made to the size of the mesh opening and the effectiveness is determined again at a plurality of different obliquity angles. Iterations of this process allow an optimal mesh opening size to be determined for a threat such as an RPG.	02-23-2012
20120180640	Vehicle and structure shield with improved hard points - A protection system includes a net made of flexible, low breaking strength intersecting lines connected at nodes. A frame supports the net and spaces the net from a vehicle and/or structure. Hard points are disposed at least at select net nodes and feature a multi-sided body with a cavity therein behind a front face thereof. The body includes a lip extending into the cavity. A protrusion extends outwardly from the front face. A tapered plug is received in the cavity and includes a ledge engaged by the lip locking the plug and a net node in the cavity and securing the hard point to the net node in a pivotable fashion.	07-19-2012
20120247316	Load sharing hard point net - A shield system for an ordnance includes a frame and a flexible net subsystem supported by the frame. Diagonal lines of net material intersect at nodes forming diamond shaped mesh openings and a hard point is attached to at least select nodes.	10-04-2012

William Lawson, Hamilton, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110179944	Low breaking strength vehicle and structure shield net/frame arrangement - A shield system for an ordnance having a fuse sensitivity includes a frame and a flexible net subsystem supported by the frame. Chords of net material intersect at nodes forming mesh openings and a hard point is attached to at least select nodes. The net material has a breaking strength such that a chord will break upon impact of an ordnance fuse with the chord for a predetermined percentage (e.g., 100%) of ordnance fuse impacts.	07-28-2011

William J. Lawson, Milton, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100237729	MOTION CONVERSION DEVICE - A permanent magnet rotational motor employs the use of a rotating iron band member which absorbs the magnetic flux of both of the opposing magnet flux fields from stator and rotor magnets. This causes mutually opposing, interacting magnetic flux fields of the rotor and stator magnets to enter in close proximity to one another without opposition. This results in the two interacting fields remaining totally one within the other, until the iron band member between the two interacting fields is rotably extracted, compelling the two interacting opposing flux fields to repel each other and causing the rotor assembly to push the power assembly crankshaft in the desired direction. In this manner the aforementioned repelling and attracting effects between the interacting fields experienced in the prior art, which negates rotation in permanent magnet motors, is eliminated. The present invention also provides a device to maintain the necessary coactive relationship between the opposing magnetic fields of rotor and stator magnets throughout a complete rotational cycle of the permanent magnet motor.	09-23-2010

William R. Lawson, Hamilton, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110079135	Vehicle and structure shield net/frame arrangement - A vehicle and structure shield system including a flexible structure with a fabric border including one of a hook and loop type fastener thereon, a frame for the flexible structure including frame members with the other of hook and loop fastener thereon for releasably securing the flexible structure to the frame, and hard points attached to the flexible structure.	04-07-2011
20110203453	Vehicle and structure shield hard point - A vehicle and structure shield hard point includes a forward facing base portion defined by a front face, sidewalls extending rearward from the front face including slots therethrough for the cords of a net, and a cavity surrounded by the sidewalls. A plug is sized to be frictionally received in the cavity of the forward facing base portion locking the cords of the net with respect to the forward facing base portion.	08-25-2011

William R. Lawson, Reno, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120036388	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZING MULTIPLE MEDIA DEVICES - Multiple media devices are synchronized in a multi-media system having a computer system, a plurality of media devices, and a display system. Each media device to be synchronized receives a front-end synchronization signal that periodically increments a front-end counter. The front-end counter represents an unadjusted system time (UST). The media device obtains a frame of data to be displayed from a computer system. The media device also receives a back-end synchronization signal that periodically increments a back-end counter each time a frame of data is to he displayed. The back-end counter represents a media stream count (MSC). UST and MSC data are periodically transmitted to the computer system for analysis and use by a synchronization algorithm. Specifically, UST is transmitted to the computer system each time a frame of data is obtained, and a UST/MSC pair is transmitted to the computer system each time a frame of data is displayed. The computer system executes a synchronization algorithm that uses the transmitted UST and UST/MSC pair to maintain the media devices in a synchronized state.	02-09-2012

William R. Lawson, Gloucester, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090266227	Vehicle and structure shield - A vehicle and structure shield includes a flexible net subsystem including an array of rods or hard points supported by the net subsystem and configured to impact a projectile striking the net. A frame includes mounting brackets attached thereto positioning the frame in a spaced relationship with respect to the vehicle or structure. A first releasable fastener subsystem releasably secures the net subsystem to the frame and a second releasable fastener subsystem releasably secures the mounting brackets of the frame to a vehicle or structure.	10-29-2009
20120067199	Vehicle and structure shield - A vehicle and structure shield includes a flexible net subsystem including an array of rods or hard points supported by the net subsystem and configured to impact a projectile striking the net. A frame includes mounting brackets attached thereto positioning the frame in a spaced relationship with respect to the vehicle or structure. A first releasable fastener subsystem releasably secures the net subsystem to the frame and a second releasable fastener subsystem releasably secures the mounting brackets of the frame to a vehicle or structure.	03-22-2012
20120180639	Vehicle and structure shield method - A vehicle and structure shield includes a flexible net subsystem including an array of rods or hard points supported by the net subsystem and configured to impact a projectile striking the net. A frame includes mounting brackets attached thereto positioning the frame in a spaced relationship with respect to the vehicle or structure. A first releasable fastener subsystem releasably secures the net subsystem to the frame and a second releasable fastener subsystem releasably secures the mounting brackets of the frame to a vehicle or structure.	07-19-2012
20140130656	RPG DEFEAT METHOD AND SYSTEM - A vehicle and structure shield includes an array of hard points laterally spaced and outwardly supported, in one example, by a net subsystem and frame.	05-15-2014