Thompson, IL
Alexis L. Thompson, Champaign, IL US
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20080312895 | Quantum chemistry simulations using optimization methods - Embodiments of the present invention provide, among other things, methods, apparatus, and systems for tuning a semiempirical process for predicting energy for different molecular configurations. In an example method, an energy value and an energy gradient are determined for each of a plurality of molecular configurations using an accurate method. A functional form of the semiempirical process is optimized using the determined energy values and energy gradients via multiobjective optimization. The functional form relates one or more parameters to energy values and energy gradients. | 12-18-2008 |
Anita M. Thompson, Highland Park, IL US
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20080208648 | Constraints-based analysis and strategy planning methods and tools - Disclosed herein are methods and related tools for assisting users in analyzing and identifying various constraints that limit the impact of business growth strategies, and for helping those users identify, research, and/or implement strategies in light of identified constraints. More particularly, disclosed are information management methods and electronic computing tools for enabling managers to utilize accumulated information to identify and address constraints that otherwise limit innovation and growth of their business ventures. | 08-28-2008 |
Archie Thompson, Carbondale, IL US
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20160143173 | Patch Bay Elysium - The present invention provides a patch bay with an input selector switch beneath each input of the front panel. The device provides convenience and routing flexibility when using a patch bay by including a multi-position input-select switch, knob or push button on front panel to choose the desired input. It can be used to insert any needed voices, effects or instruments on the front face of the invention next to its accompanying switch. | 05-19-2016 |
Barbara S. Thompson, Downers Grove, IL US
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20130255697 | Protective Sleep Mask - A protective mask for use with a CPAP system is disclosed. The protective mask aligns with a user's eye area to protect a user's eyes from any flow of air which may escape the air-delivery mask of the CPAP system. The composition of the protective mask is such that it is impermeable to air on one side and has a soft and non-irritating surface on the other side. The protective mask is preferably adjustable to accommodate various sized users and may include ear protectors to help facilitate uninterrupted sleep. | 10-03-2013 |
Brad Thompson, Pingree Grove, IL US
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20120211035 | CIRCULATOR ASSEMBLY FOR A PARTS WASHER - A parts washer may include a reservoir including a bottom, a cleaning solution having a surface, a cleaning chamber associated with the reservoir, a dispenser assembly in the cleaning chamber, a control assembly connected to one of the reservoir and the cleaning chamber, and a circulator assembly in the reservoir. The circulator assembly may include a pump, a float connected to the pump, a bracket including a guide and an actuator, a track that constrains movement of the pump and includes a switch to define a minimum pump orientation and to deactivate the circulator assembly. | 08-23-2012 |
Charles E. Thompson, Riverside, IL US
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20110232338 | Pick resistant handcuffs having central rail - Pick-resistant handcuffs having two fixed, arc-shaped hooks and one pivotable, arc-shaped hook. The two fixed ring hooks engage each other to form an accommodation chamber for receiving the pivoting hook penetrating into an open side of the accommodation chamber. Central channels are cut in the teeth outer periphery and accommodate a stop projecting part between the lateral edges of the teeth that inhibits unlocking the stop members of the ratchet attached to the two fixed hooks. Elastic members biased toward the teeth are disposed on either side of the stop projecting part act independently to provide ratchet stops to each tooth edge, and the stop projecting portion blocks insertion of a pick and unlock both of the two ratchets simultaneously. | 09-29-2011 |
Christina M. Thompson, Evanston, IL US
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20100298292 | MODULATORS OF 5-HT RECEPTORS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present application relates to aryl- and heteroaryl-fused decahydropyrroloazepine, octahydrooxepinopyrrole, octahydropyrrolothiazepine dioxide, decahydrocyclohepta[c]pyrrole, and octahydrocyclohepta[c]pyrrole derivatives of formula (I) | 11-25-2010 |
20110118231 | MODULATORS OF 5-HT RECEPTORS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present application relates to aryl- and heteroaryl-fused decahydropyrroloazepine, octahydrooxepinopyrrole, octahydropyrrolothiazepine dioxide, decahydrocyclohepta[c]pyrrole, and octahydrocyclohepta[c]pyrrole derivatives of formula (I) | 05-19-2011 |
20160096851 | MODULATORS OF 5-HT RECEPTORS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present application relates to aryl- and heteroaryl-fused decahydropyrroloazepine, octahydrooxepinopyrrole, octahydropyrrolothiazepine dioxide, decahydrocyclohepta[c]pyrrole, and octahydrocyclohepta[c]pyrrole derivatives of formula (I) | 04-07-2016 |
David C. Thompson, St. Charles, IL US
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20090217561 | Pivotal, Removable Holder for Interchangeable Window Signage - An example embodiment of a sign holder comprises a display support member configured to carry a sign without adherence of the sign to the display support member; an attachment member which is connected to the display support member so that the attachment member can be oriented relative to the display support display member at a selected one of a range of maintainable pivot angles; and means for securing the attachment member to an external surface. | 09-03-2009 |
Dennis Thompson, Mahomet, IL US
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20120092663 | TRANSMISSION RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY ANALYSIS OF SEED COMPOSITION - The disclosure provides instrumentation for the Raman spectroscopy analysis of seeds or grains, which can be used to determine the composition of the seed, such as its protein and oil content. In some examples the instrumentation includes an illumination device that emits light in the near infrared range, a sample holder to hold the seeds, and a collection device (e.g., Raman spectrograph) that captures the lights emitted by the seeds. Methods of determining the composition of seeds, such as soybeans, using Raman spectroscopy, are also provided. | 04-19-2012 |
Dennis Joseph Thompson, Geneva, IL US
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20110183655 | Content Sharing for Mobile Devices - Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to content sharing for mobile devices. In aspects, images that are created using mobile devices may be automatically uploaded to one or more targets. In addition, images created on the one or more targets may be automatically downloaded to the mobile device based on one or more criteria. A service facilitates transfer of images in both directions and includes a pluggable architecture in which forwarders for new targets may be added. | 07-28-2011 |
20140329510 | CONTENT SHARING FOR MOBILE DEVICES - Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to content sharing for mobile devices. In aspects, images that are created using mobile devices may be automatically uploaded to one or more targets. In addition, images created on the one or more targets may be automatically downloaded to the mobile device based on one or more criteria. A service facilitates transfer of images in both directions and includes a pluggable architecture in which forwarders for new targets may be added. | 11-06-2014 |
Dion Thompson, Joliet, IL US
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20100171803 | PULSE DRYING SYSTEM - A laser drying system for printing is described. The present invention comprises in one embodiment a printer configured to apply liquid ink to a portion of a substrate to produce a printed area and a non-printed area, a laser module comprising a laser emitting a laser emission, the laser module mounted on an adjustable mount, a means to move the substrate from the printer to the laser module, the mount located over the means to move, an optic module comprising a focusing lens to focus the laser emission, and a controller configured to obtain print data from the printer and to operate the mount, the laser module, and the optic module to focus the laser emission only at the printed area of the substrate and not at the non-printed area of the substrate. | 07-08-2010 |
Doug Thompson, Hinsdale, IL US
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20130054394 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT - A method and system for distributing digital content to customers at a plurality of points of transaction that allows each content provider to use its own method of digital rights management. A master digital catalog is used to load product data from a plurality of different content providers. The catalog contents are provided to retailers and other points of transaction. A digital activation broker processes customer orders from the points of transaction and provides information that allows the customer access to the content. The content may be provided by the digital activation broker or through a third-party website. In some embodiments, a payment processor is used to process payments submitted by the customers. The digital activation broker may also void transactions and look up lost authorization codes. | 02-28-2013 |
Douglas Thompson, Skokie, IL US
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20130097134 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUBJECT IDENTIFICATION FROM FREE FORMAT DATA SOURCES - A system and method for indexing and searching a free format data source is provided. Indexing the free format data source includes normalizing data from the free format data source and creating a master index based on the normalized data. The master index may be updated through synchronization with the free format data source when a change in the data occurs. A search query may be executed against the master index and/or one or more child indexes to search for records. The search query may be normalized and transformed before being executed. The master index may be replicated into the one or more child indexes for scaling and load balancing purposes. Searches may be performed by search agents in parallel at the master index and/or the child indexes. | 04-18-2013 |
20130173449 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED DISPUTE RESOLUTION OF CREDIT DATA - A system and method for automated dispute resolution of credit data is provided. A consumer may receive a credit report from a credit bureau through a third party system. The consumer may submit a dispute including disputed credit data and corrections to the disputed credit data, if there is believed to be erroneous information in the credit report. An applicable member institution that supplied the disputed credit data may accept or reject the dispute. If the dispute is accepted, the current version of the disputed credit data may be retrieved and compared to the submitted disputed credit data. If the current and submitted versions of the disputed credit data match, then the disputed credit data may be updated with the corrections. | 07-04-2013 |
20130311448 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTEXTUAL AND FREE FORMAT MATCHING OF ADDRESSES - A system and method for the matching addresses is provided. Addresses may be received from a search engine or other source for purposes of matching. Address parts in the addresses may be contextually identified. Identified address parts, including their associated data, that have address part types that are alike may be compared to one another and a contextual matching score may be calculated and assigned. A free format token analysis of the addresses may also be performed in parallel with, before, or after, the contextual identification, and a free format matching score may be calculated. An address likeness score may be calculated and assigned based on the contextual matching score and the free format matching score. | 11-21-2013 |
20140143236 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTEXTUAL AND FREE FORMAT MATCHING OF ADDRESSES - A system and method for the matching addresses is provided. Addresses may be received from a search engine or other source for purposes of matching. Address parts in the addresses may be contextually identified. Identified address parts, including their associated data, that have address part types that are alike may be compared to one another and a contextual matching score may be calculated and assigned. A free format token analysis of the addresses may also be performed in parallel with, before, or after, the contextual identification, and a free format matching score may be calculated. An address likeness score may be calculated and assigned based on the contextual matching score and the free format matching score. | 05-22-2014 |
20140379687 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTEXTUAL AND FREE FORMAT MATCHING OF ADDRESSES - A system and method for the matching addresses is provided. Addresses may be received from a search engine or other source for purposes of matching. Address parts in the addresses may be contextually identified. Identified address parts, including their associated data, that have address part types that are alike may be compared to one another and a contextual matching score may be calculated and assigned. A free format token analysis of the addresses may also be performed in parallel with, before, or after, the contextual identification, and a free format matching score may be calculated. An address likeness score may be calculated and assigned based on the contextual matching score and the free format matching score. | 12-25-2014 |
Duncan M. Thompson, Batavia, IL US
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20090178721 | BLOCK AND BLEED VALVE ASSEMBLY - A three-way valve includes a rotatable shaft positioned within a cylindrical, linear bore within a housing. A fluid pressure source is coupled via an input port to an inner end of the bore which includes a valve chamber. An output port coupled to a pressure-operated device is also disposed in the housing and is connected to the valve chamber, as is a drain port. Attached to the shaft's inner end is a first seal, while a second seal is attached to the shaft in closely spaced relation to the first seal. Rotational displacement of the shaft clockwise causes the first seal to seal off the source of fluid pressure from the valve chamber, while allowing for fluid discharge through the drain port. Rotational displacement of the shaft in a second, opposed direction connects the pressure-operated device to the pressure source via valve chamber and isolates valve chamber from drain port. | 07-16-2009 |
Ernest Thompson, Oak Park, IL US
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20130044995 | VIDEO JUKEBOX APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF PLAYING MUSIC AND MUSIC VIDEOS USING A VIDEO JUKEBOX APPARATUS - A digital jukebox ( | 02-21-2013 |
20150296172 | VIDEO JUKEBOX APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF PLAYING MUSIC AND MUSIC VIDEOS USING A VIDEO JUKEBOX APPARATUS - A digital jukebox ( | 10-15-2015 |
Evan P. Thompson, Oak Park, IL US
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20130270339 | SPECIMEN TUBE LABELING SYSTEM - A system for labeling a patient specimen tube with identification information that includes a labeling device. The labeling device includes scanning and printing units electronically connected to a microcomputer. The scanning unit is configured to electronically read machine readable information provided on a patient identification article carried by the patient. The printing unit includes a print head. The microcomputer is programmed to receive information obtained by the scanning unit, interface with a database to correlate the received information with patient label information, format the patient label information, and prompt the printing unit to print the patient label information onto the specimen tube. In some embodiments, the database is maintained by a network server, with the labeling device electronically interfacing with the network server. | 10-17-2013 |
20140097197 | LOCKING CANISTER FOR DISPENSING MEDICATIONS - In certain embodiments, a lockable canister for retaining and selectively dispensing medications is disclosed. To prevent drug diversion, a plurality of doses of medication may be loaded into the locking canister at a central pharmacy and then the canister may be locked to prevent unauthorized removal of medication in transit to a remote automated dispensing unit that may be located in a remote pharmacy. The lockable canister may include a canister housing and a canister cover that may be locked to the canister housing to enclose the plurality of doses of medication. The canister cover may include tamper evident or tamper resistant features. The canister may include one or more locking mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access to the medication in the canister in transit or before it is specifically authorized for dispensing. | 04-10-2014 |
20140346193 | Trigger Sprayer With Bottle Filling Conduit - A fluid delivery device having a trigger actuated sprayer assembly for dispensing a liquid with features such as a bottle with a concavity, a clip around the bottle neck, a sprayer assembly with a bottle filling conduit and a translucent neck window on the sprayer assembly for viewing the bottle filling conduit. The fluid delivery system includes a bottle with a concavity in the side wall attached to a body. A pump in the body receives fluid from the bottle via a fluid inlet conduit and discharges the fluid from a fluid discharge conduit. Also provided is a kit including (i) a fluid delivery device with a bottle, and (ii) one or more fluid refill containers, wherein the bottle and the container(s) include matching indicia of the fluid such that the bottle is only filled from a container with the fluid indicated by the matching indicia. | 11-27-2014 |
20150321281 | STUD WELDING GUN AND MAGAZINE - A tool configured to dispense consumables, such as a plurality of stackable weld clips. The tool may receive the insertion of a magazine, which may include the weld clips, a pusher, and a retention pin positioned on a cartridge skewer. The magazine may be inserted into a magazine holder assembly to provide a magazine assembly. The magazine holder assembly may include one or more movable and stationary racks that engage the pusher. The rearward lateral displacement of a spindle may displace the movable rack and electrode arms, while opening retention arms. The electrode arms, which may include clip back-up arms, may be positioned to provide a clamping force on a weld clip that is being dispensed. The forward displacement of the spindle may displace the clamped welding clip with the electrode arms, pivotally open a pawl mechanism, move the retention arms to a closed position, are result in the indexing of weld clips in the magazine assembly. | 11-12-2015 |
Glen Thompson, Metropolis, IL US
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20090004340 | Method and apparatus for combining cookie dough and ice cream - A method and apparatus for combining beaded ice cream and cookie dough is disclosed. The ice cream is dripped, beaded, frozen, and then combined with precut shapes of cookie dough. The resulting combination is packaged for subsequent storage at low temperature. | 01-01-2009 |
Gregory A. Thompson, Island Lake, IL US
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20140336018 | FITNESS EQUIPMENT UNIT - A fitness equipment unit comprises a member rotatable about an axis and a source of resistance against rotation of the member. Rotation of the member is facilitated by pulling on a first end of the line while the other end of the line is stationary, pulling on a second end of the line while the first end is stationary or concurrently pulling on both the first end and the second end of the line. | 11-13-2014 |
James B. Thompson, St. Charles, IL US
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20130297265 | FEATURE-DRIVEN RULE-BASED FRAMEWORK FOR ORTHOPEDIC SURGICAL PLANNING - The design process for the surgical plan in orthopedics and/or the design of a personalized cutting guide and/or implant are automated in a workflow frame work. Abstracted rules are scripted through a sequence of operations to alter a bone surface or model for fitting an implant. Using bone information for a specific patient, the proper implant and series of cuts are determined using the rules. A corresponding cutting guide may be fitted to the bone information for the specific patient. Surgical planning of bone replacement implants is performed automatically. | 11-07-2013 |
20160092632 | Cloud-Based Processing of Medical Imaging Data - A method for processing medical imaging data includes: (a) selecting a subset of medical imaging data to be processed, wherein the medical imaging data is stored in a cloud-based storage system; (b) choosing a processing algorithm to apply to the selected subset of medical imaging data, wherein the chosen processing algorithm is stored in the cloud-based storage system; (c) executing the chosen processing algorithm in the cloud-based storage system to generate a processing result; and (d) displaying the processing result to a client via a user interface. Systems for processing medical imaging data are described. | 03-31-2016 |
Jay Nelson Thompson, Barrington, IL US
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20150298882 | Napkin in Bag - Retail use bags and food service napkins are separate commodity products today. My invention brings the two together into one combined product during the manufacturing process. The two machines used to make both products today with this invention come together as one machine to incorporate the napkins into the bags. | 10-22-2015 |
Jeffery A. Thompson, Edwardsville, IL US
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20140351997 | Genetic Loci Associated with Fusarium Solani Tolerance in Soybean - The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to | 11-27-2014 |
Jeffrey Thompson, Edwardsville, IL US
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20100216129 | GENETIC LOCI ASSOCIATED WITH FUSARIUM SOLANI TOLERANCE IN SOYBEAN - The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to | 08-26-2010 |
20110131677 | GENETIC LOCI ASSOCIATED WITH FUSARIUM SOLANI TOLERANCE IN SOYBEAN - The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to | 06-02-2011 |
20120324598 | GENETIC LOCI ASSOCIATED WITH FUSARIUM SOLANI TOLERANCE IN SOYBEAN - The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to | 12-20-2012 |
20140041077 | Genetic Loci Associated with Fusarium Solani Tolerance in Soybean - The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to | 02-06-2014 |
Jeffrey A. Thompson, Edwardsville, IL US
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20090170112 | Loci Associated Charcoal Rot Drought Complex Tolerance in Soybean - The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Charcoal Rot Drought Complex. The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct tolerant plants or identify and counter-select susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Charcoal Rot Drought Complex that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention. | 07-02-2009 |
20090172829 | Loci Associated Charcoal Rot Drought Complex Tolerance in Soybean - The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Charcoal Rot Drought Complex. The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct tolerant plants or identify and counter-select susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Charcoal Rot Drought Complex that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention. | 07-02-2009 |
20090172830 | Loci Associated Charcoal Rot Drought Complex Tolerance in Soybean - The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Charcoal Rot Drought Complex. The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct tolerant plants or identify and counter-select susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Charcoal Rot Drought Complex that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention. | 07-02-2009 |
20130227725 | Loci Associated Charcoal Rot Drought Complex Tolerance in Soybean - The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Charcoal Rot Drought Complex. The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct tolerant plants or identify and counter-select susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Charcoal Rot Drought Complex that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention. | 08-29-2013 |
20140182009 | GENETIC LOCI ASSOCIATED WITH SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE RESISTANCE AND METHODS OF USE - Various methods and compositions are provided for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants or soybean germplasm with improved resistance to soybean cyst nematode. In certain embodiments, the method comprises detecting at least one marker locus that is associated with resistance to soybean cyst nematode. In other embodiments, the method further comprises detecting at least one marker profile or haplotype associated with resistance to soybean cyst nematode. In further embodiments, the method comprises crossing a selected soybean plant with a second soybean plant. Further provided are markers, primers, probes and kits useful for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants or soybean germplasm with improved resistance to soybean cyst nematode. | 06-26-2014 |
20150237815 | LOCI ASSOCIATED CHARCOAL ROT DROUGHT COMPLEX TOLERANCE IN SOYBEAN - The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Charcoal Rot Drought Complex. The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct tolerant plants or identify and counter-select susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Charcoal Rot Drought Complex that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention. | 08-27-2015 |
20150259753 | GENETIC LOCI ASSOCIATED WITH FUSARIUM SOLANI TOLERANCE IN SOYBEAN - The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to | 09-17-2015 |
20150295225 | COPPER-MODIFIED LITHIUM TITANATE AND USE THEREOF IN A LITHIUM-ION BATTERY - A modified lithium titanate compound represented by formula I: | 10-15-2015 |
Jeffrey Allan Thompson, Edwardsville, IL US
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20080209582 | Soybean Variety XB40K07 - According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated XB40K07. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety XB40K07, to the plants of soybean XB40K07 to plant parts of soybean variety XB40K07 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety XB40K07 with another soybean plant, using XB40K07 as either the male or the female parent. | 08-28-2008 |
20080244767 | SOYBEAN VARIETY XB47Q06 - According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated XB47Q06. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety XB47Q06, to the plants of soybean XB47Q06 to plant parts of soybean variety XB47Q06 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety XB47Q06 with another soybean plant, using XB47Q06 as either the male or the female parent. | 10-02-2008 |
Jerry L. Thompson, Malden, IL US
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20100078514 | PORTABLE WIRE SPOOL HOLDING DEVICE - The present invention provides a spool holding device. The spool holding device in several embodiments includes at least two separate mechanical devices for supporting a cross bar between to vertical supports. Each mechanical device can be comprised of three primary components, two gripping elements connected by a leveraged bar support element. The leveraged bar support element can be adapted to hold a cross bar member. In several embodiments the levered bar support element has a notch for holding a cross member on one end, is connected to a gripping element on the other end and a second gripping element connected between the notch and the other gripping element. Both gripping elements are connected to leveraged bar support element in a way that allows for at least partial free rotation of each element, for example a bolt, washer and nut arrangement could be used. | 04-01-2010 |
Lance R. Thompson, West Chicago, IL US
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20140090633 | BARBECUE GRILL HAVING HANDLE WITH LIGHTING DEVICE - A barbecue grill comprising a grilling surface, a hood, a handle for opening the hood, and a lighting device interconnected with the handle. The lighting device is mounted in such a way that when the hood is opened, the lighting device can be used to illuminate the grilling surface. | 04-03-2014 |
Lloyd E. Thompson, Peoria, IL US
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20120152196 | ROCKER SHAFT SHIM - The present disclosure relates to shims | 06-21-2012 |
Maria B. Thompson, Hoffman Estates, IL US
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20080243766 | CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A configuration of an electronic device ( | 10-02-2008 |
20080244470 | THEME RECORDS DEFINING DESIRED DEVICE CHARACTERISTICS AND METHOD OF SHARING - An electronic device ( | 10-02-2008 |
Mark J. Thompson, Virgil, IL US
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20150076757 | SYSTEM FOR SECURING TWO COMPONENTS - A system for detachably securing a first component to a metallic surface of a second component is provided. The system includes a magnetic device, a bracket member, and a clamping device. The magnetic device is configured to selectively generate a magnetic force for securing the magnetic device to the metallic surface of the second component. The bracket member includes a first portion coupled to the magnetic device, and a second portion offset with respect to the first portion. The clamping device includes a support member, a rod member, a spindle member and a latch. The support member is coupled to the second portion of the bracket member. The latch is configured for selectively moving the rod member and the spindle member so that a tip of the spindle member is moved into contacting engagement with the first component for securing the first component to the surface of the second component. | 03-19-2015 |
Michael Thompson, Moline, IL US
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20140246353 | Collapsible Packaging Sleeve for Attaching to a Base and Container Formed Therefrom - The present invention provides a packaging sleeve that can be attached to a base, such as a pallet, to form a container. The container can be used for the shipping and/or storage of goods. The packaging sleeve comprises latching members by which the packaging sleeve may be securably attached to the base in a manner of seconds. The present invention also provides a collapsible packaging sleeve having four panels, each panel being hingedly connected to two adjacent panels by non-metallic hinges. By operation of the non-metallic hinges, the box can be collapsed such that the packaging sleeve lays substantially flat, rendering it suitable for easy, out of the way storage and enhancing warehouse efficiency. The non-metallic hinges are designed to have a long life span and to be operable with panels having various dimensions. | 09-04-2014 |
Michael Thompson, Chicago, IL US
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20160065612 | MULTIPLE OPERATING SYSTEM ROTATION ENVIRONMENT MOVING TARGET DEFENSE - Systems and methods for providing a multiple operating system rotation environment (“MORE”) moving target defense (“MTD”) computing system are described. The MORE-MTD system provides enhanced computer system security through a rotation of multiple operating systems. The MORE-MTD system increases attacker uncertainty, increases the cost of attacking the system, reduces the likelihood of an attacker locating a vulnerability, and reduces the exposure time of any located vulnerability. The MORE-MTD environment is effectuated by rotation of the operating systems at a given interval. The rotating operating systems create a consistently changing attack surface for remote attackers. | 03-03-2016 |
Nathan Thompson, Wilmette, IL US
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20130105634 | COMPACT TWO AXIS GIMBAL FOR CONTROL STICK | 05-02-2013 |
Nathanael Thompson, Champaign, IL US
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20090187983 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTED, LOCALIZED AUTHENTICATION IN THE FRAMEWORK OF 802.11 - A method for controlling Internet access of a mobile device by using a communication system having a number of access points includes the steps of performing a certificate-based authentication between an authentication access point and a mobile device seeking access to the Internet; transmitting a certificate from the mobile device to the authentication access point; verifying the certificate by the authentication access point; determining whether the authenticating mobile device's certificate has been revoked prior to the expiration of its lifetime; and granting the authenticating mobile device access to the Internet, if the certificate has been verified successfully and not revoked prior to the expiration of its lifetime. | 07-23-2009 |
Nathanael A. Thompson, Champaign, IL US
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20150120876 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPTIMAL DELIVERY OF INTERNET VIDEO OVER WIRELESS NETWORKS - A system and method is provided for controlling multimedia data transmission to a communication device via a network. The system comprises a de-muxer configured to obtain a first multimedia data for transmission and a flow controller configured to evaluate an estimated buffer time associated with the communication device. If the estimated buffer time satisfies a first threshold condition, the flow controller updates a current transmitting state to be a pacing state. And if the estimated buffer time satisfies a second threshold condition, the flow controller updates the current transmitting state to be a bursting state. The system also comprises a muxer configured to transmit the first multimedia data at a transmitting rate corresponding to the bursting state or the pacing state. | 04-30-2015 |
Nicholas Thompson, Chicago, IL US
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20140261072 | DISENGAGING HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR A BOTTOM OUTLET VALVE - A handle assembly for an outlet valve for a tank, where the outlet valve has a coupler that is actuated to open and close the outlet valve, is provided. The handle assembly includes a handle with a shaft attached to the handle. The shaft has a tip. A bracket is adapted to mount the shaft to the tank so that the shaft is pivotally mounted with respect to the tank and movable with respect to the outlet valve between an engaged position, where the tip of the shaft engages the coupler, and a disengaged position, where the tip of the shaft is disengaged from the coupler. | 09-18-2014 |
20160075347 | DISENGAGING HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR A BOTTOM OUTLET VALVE - A handle assembly for an outlet valve for a tank, where the outlet valve has a stem that is actuated to open and close the outlet valve, is provided. The handle assembly includes a handle. A shaft is attached to the handle, and an adapter attached to the shaft. A bracket is adapted to mount the shaft to the tank so that the shaft is pivotally mounted with respect to the tank and movable with respect to the outlet valve between an engaged position, where the adapter is connected to the stem, and a disengaged position, where the adapter is disconnected from the stem. | 03-17-2016 |
Princess E. Thompson, Dolton, IL US
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20150174475 | Keychain Ticket Scratcher - An inventive device for protecting the hands, fingers, and skin while scratching latex or other protective film from the surface of a ticket is disclosed. The device is comprised of a housing, a slider member, and a resilient scratching member in a parallel position with the housing. The slider member is moved in a downward position toward the farthest point in order to release the scratching member and the receptacles. In use, the hands, fingers, and skin are protected as the receptacles are opened and the scratching member engages with the surface of the ticket. | 06-25-2015 |
Richard Thompson, Peoria, IL US
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20090138185 | System and method for detecting misassembly of an exhaust aftertreatment system of a machine - A method of detecting an assembly condition, such as, for example, a misassembly, of an exhaust aftertreatment system of a machine includes a step of executing an aftertreatment assembly diagnostic algorithm. The executing step includes detecting an electronic identification feature of an aftertreatment component of the exhaust aftertreatment system, and comparing the electronic identification feature to an expected value. | 05-28-2009 |
Robin J. Thompson, Batavia, IL US
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20080318569 | Call delivery system to reach displaced wireless users after a regional disaster - An apparatus and method are provided for a call delivery system capable of reaching displaced wireless users after a natural disaster. A calling party may call a publicized general reach number, e.g., 800 number, to contact a wireless user. The home mobile switching center (MSC) of the wireless user may be damaged, inoperable or overloaded, thus prohibiting incoming calls for the wireless user. Upon being connected to the general reach number, the calling party may be prompted to provide a destination number for the wireless user. Upon receiving the destination number, a home location register may be queried to retrieve a temporary local directory number (TLDN) for the wireless user while bypassing the home MSC of the wireless user. Upon receiving the TLDN, an incoming call from the calling party may be delivered to a last MSC visited by the wireless user. | 12-25-2008 |
20090094683 | METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING MOBILE UNITS ATTACHED TO A FEMTOCELL THAT OPERATES ACCORDING TO CODE DIVISION MULTIPLE ACCESS - The present invention provides a method involving a femtocell in communication with a secure core network such as an Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network. The method includes receiving, from the femtocell and at a first secure entity in the IMS network, a global challenge including information indicating a random number. The method also includes receiving an authentication response computed by a mobile unit based on the random number and the first key known by the mobile unit and not known by the femtocell. The method further includes determining, at the first secure entity, that the random number is a legitimate random number provided to the femtocell by the IMS network. | 04-09-2009 |
20090191844 | METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING A MOBILE UNIT ATTACHED TO A FEMTOCELL THAT OPERATES ACCORDING TO CODE DIVISION MULTIPLE ACCESS - The present invention provides a method involving a femtocell in communication with an Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network. In one embodiment, the femtocell operates according to code division multiple access (CDMA) standards. The method includes receiving, from the femtocell and at a first secure entity in the IMS network, first authentication information generated by the mobile unit using a first random number broadcast by the femtocell in a global challenge. The method also includes receiving, from a second secure entity in the secure network, at least one security key formed based on the global challenge and second authentication information for uniquely challenging the mobile unit. In one embodiment, the second secure entity is a CDMA-based authentication server. The method further includes providing the security key(s) to the femtocell in response to authenticating the mobile unit based upon the second authentication information. | 07-30-2009 |
20090191845 | NETWORK ENFORCED ACCESS CONTROL FOR FEMTOCELLS - The present invention provides a method involving a femtocell in communication with a secure network. The method includes determining whether the femtocell is authorized to provide wireless connectivity to a mobile unit based on information stored in a secure entity in the secure network. The information has been confirmed by a user of the mobile unit. | 07-30-2009 |
20090323633 | FEMTOCELL HAND-OFFS - An exemplary method of facilitating hand-offs between Femtocells includes receiving an indication of a cell identifying code detected by a mobile station currently communicating with a serving Femtocell. A determination is made whether the received cell identifying code corresponds to a known Femtocell. The known Femtocell becomes a target Femtocell if a successful hand-off was previously made from the serving Femtocell to the known Femtocell. A hand-off is instigated to the target Femtocell. | 12-31-2009 |
20110106958 | Method and system for providing wireless services - Example embodiments are directed to a system for providing wireless services to a first user on the system after a handoff from a first mobile switching center to a second mobile switching center. The system includes a first application server configured to provide wireless services and coupled to the second mobile switching center. The second mobile switching center serves the first user. A second application server is configured to provide wireline services and interact with the second application server to provide the wireless and wireline services to the first user. | 05-05-2011 |
20110117889 | Methods for capacity limitation mitigation in a radio frequency device - Example embodiments provide a method and/or network element capable of mitigating one or more effects of operating at full capacity. According to an example embodiment, a network element may address load capacity by identifying that a first network element (e.g., a femto) is operating at a threshold capacity. If a communication from a second network element intended for the first network element is received, an operation is performed that informs the second network element of at least one of (i) that the first network element is operating at a threshold capacity and (ii) that the communication cannot be delivered to the first network element while the first network element is operating at a threshold capacity. | 05-19-2011 |
20110269428 | METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING MOBILE UNITS ATTACHED TO A FEMTOCELL THAT OPERATES ACCORDING TO CODE DIVISION MULTIPLE ACCESS - The present invention provides a method involving a femtocell in communication with a secure core network such as an Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network. The method includes receiving, from the femtocell and at a first secure entity in the IMS network, a global challenge including information indicating a random number. The method also includes receiving an authentication response computed by a mobile unit based on the random number and the first key known by the mobile unit and not known by the femtocell. The method further includes determining, at the first secure entity, that the random number is a legitimate random number provided to the femtocell by the IMS network. | 11-03-2011 |
20120184249 | METHOD FOR AUTHENTICATING A MOBILE UNIT ATTACHED TO A FEMTOCELL THAT OPERATES ACCORDING TO CODE DIVISION MULTIPLE ACCESS - The present invention provides a method involving a femtocell in communication with an Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network. In one embodiment, the femtocell operates according to code division multiple access (CDMA) standards. The method includes receiving, from the femtocell and at a first secure entity in the IMS network, first authentication information generated by the mobile unit using a first random number broadcast by the femtocell in a global challenge. The method also includes receiving, from a second secure entity in the secure network, at least one security key formed based on the global challenge and second authentication information for uniquely challenging the mobile unit. In one embodiment, the second secure entity is a CDMA-based authentication server. The method further includes providing the security key(s) to the femtocell in response to authenticating the mobile unit based upon the second authentication information. | 07-19-2012 |
Roger K. Thompson, Chicago, IL US
Scott Allen Thompson, Dunlap, IL US
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20100154416 | CROSSOVER EXHAUST DUCT - A crossover for ducting exhaust produced by an engine. The crossover includes a front inside passage and rear outside passage. The front inside passage is configured to direct exhaust from one or more cylinders associated with a front of the engine to an inside volute of a turbocharger turbine. The rear outside passage is configured to direct exhaust from one or more cylinders associated with a rear of the engine to an outside volute of the turbocharger turbine. The inside volute is closer to the rear of the engine than the outside volute is. | 06-24-2010 |
Stacy Thompson, Albion, IL US
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20130158499 | ADJUSTABLE DIAPER AND METHODS OF USING SAME - In accordance with some embodiments, a diaper includes a waist portion, a crotch portion, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The waist portion has a front portion and a back portion. The waist portion is configured to be positioned about the waist of an individual. The crotch portion is positioned between the front and back portions of the waist portion. The crotch portion is configured to be positioned about the crotch of the individual. The inner surface of the diaper is provided with a plurality of fasteners so as to adjust a rise of the diaper to fit the individual. | 06-20-2013 |
Stephen Nathaniel Thompson, Edwardsville, IL US
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20160006227 | CABLE TRAY RAIL - A rail for a cable tray having opposite longitudinal ends includes a generally vertical web having opposite upper and lower ends, an upper flange at the upper end of the web, and a lower flange at the lower end of the web. A splice plate retention groove outboard of the vertical web and generally adjacent at least one of the opposite longitudinal ends of the rail is configured to receive a splice plate therein to facilitate positioning of the splice plate on the rail. | 01-07-2016 |
20160025244 | CABLE MANAGEMENT FITTING - A cable management attachment fitting for a ladder-type cable tray includes a rung attachment portion configured to attach to a lower flange of a rung of the ladder-type cable tray without the use of an additional fastener. A cable management attachment portion extends upward from the rung attachment portion and is configured to provide a structure to which a cable management device can be secured. | 01-28-2016 |
20160076672 | CABLE TRAY SUPPORT - A cable tray support includes first and second rod openings each extending through one of first and second sides of a support body to allow first and second support rods to laterally enter the respective first and second openings. First and second lateral closure members are adjacent the respective first and second openings and are movable to closed positions to inhibit the respective first and second support rods, when received in the corresponding opening, from laterally exiting the corresponding opening. | 03-17-2016 |
20160077299 | CABLE TRAY JUNCTION AND SPLICE PLATE COUPLING SYSTEM - A cable tray junction includes floor panel and a post secured to the floor panel. The post includes a splice plate connector defining a female coupling component. A splice plate interconnects the post and a cable tray. The splice plate includes a post connector, which defines a male coupling component received in the female coupling component to connect the splice plate to the post without the use of a separate fastener. The splice plate connector may have a curved groove and the post connector may have a tongue received in the curved groove. A wall panel connector of the post defines a wall panel groove in which a wall panel is received to connect the wall panel to the post. | 03-17-2016 |
Steven R. Thompson, Benson, IL US
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20090000710 | Quenching process utilizing compressed air - A method for quenching a metal workpiece having an internal passage with at least one open end, wherein the workpiece has a plurality of bore holes extending between the internal passage and the external surface, the method including the steps of pressurizing the internal passage with a pressurized fluid source to prevent quenchant from entering the internal passage and the plurality of bore holes; flowing quenchant across the external surface to cool and harden the workpiece. | 01-01-2009 |
20090183804 | LOCALIZED INDUCTION HEATING FOR RESIDUAL STRESS OPTIMIZATION - An apparatus for the heat-treating of a heat-hardenable steel cruciform article having a weld seam includes a heating element to heat the weld seam to a point that an austenitic transformation occurs, and a quenching chamber to cool the weld seam, causing the formation of Martensite and an associated expansion. The quenching is rapid since slow quenching may allow a crystalline phase other than martensite to form. The apparatus may comprise rollers operable to convey the welded cruciform article through the apparatus at a speed such that the weld seam is subjected to heating for a predetermined heat time sufficient to cause a formation of martensite there within, and such that the heated portion reaches the quenching chamber and is quenched to create a substantial amount of martensite, e.g., an amount sufficient to cause expansion of the part. | 07-23-2009 |
20120107644 | Localized Induction Heating For Residual Stress Optimization - An apparatus for the heat-treating of a heat-hardenable steel cruciform article having a weld seam includes a heating element to heat the weld seam to a point that an austenitic transformation occurs, and a quenching chamber to cool the weld seam, causing the formation of Martensite and an associated expansion. The quenching is rapid since slow quenching may allow a crystalline phase other than martensite to form. The apparatus may comprise rollers operable to convey the welded cruciform article through the apparatus at a speed such that the weld seam is subjected to heating for a predetermined heat time sufficient to cause a formation of martensite there within, and such that the heated portion reaches the quenching chamber and is quenched to create a substantial amount of martensite, e.g., an amount sufficient to cause expansion of the part. | 05-03-2012 |
Timothy B. Thompson, Granville, IL US
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20110209411 | TRUCK AND TRAILER DOOR SAFETY DEVICE - An overhead door safety system includes a loading dock having a loading dock wall defining an opening. A truck and trailer door safety device is mounted to the loading dock wall. The truck and trailer door safety device includes a mounting bracket adapted for mounting to the loading dock wall and a swing arm. The swing arm includes an arm extension portion and a pivot portion. The pivot portion is pivotally mounted to the mounting bracket so that the swing arm pivots about a pivot axis between a retaining position and a storage position. In the retaining position, the arm extension portion is disposed beneath an overhead door of a truck positioned adjacent to the opening of the loading dock wall to prevent the overhead door from closing. | 09-01-2011 |
William K. Thompson, Evanston, IL US
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20100125483 | Method and Apparatus to Facilitate Using a Highest Level of a Hierarchical Task Model To Facilitate Correlating End User Input With a Corresponding Meaning - One receives input ( | 05-20-2010 |
20100125543 | Method and Apparatus to Facilitate Using a Hierarchical Task Model With Respect to Corresponding End Users - One automatically accesses ( | 05-20-2010 |