Patents by Inventor Carl Thompson
Carl Thompson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10066047Abstract: This invention relates to polyurethane foams which exhibit decreased aldehyde emission, to a process of preparing these polyurethane foams, and to a method of decreasing aldehyde emissions in foams. The polyurethane foams herein additionally comprise a small quantity of a polyhydrazodicarbonamide dispersion polyol to the isocyanate-reactive component, or a trimerized hexamethylene diisocyanate to the polyisocyanate component.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Covestro LLCInventors: Emmanuel George, Mark A. Koshute, Brian L. Neal, Carl Thompson, Adona Marcum
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Publication number: 20150332150Abstract: A method of determining a wiring configuration for one or more HVAC components operably coupled to one another and operably coupled to a main system controller comprising a processor and a display is provided. The method includes prompting a user with the processor to define the one or more HVAC components being installed; and determining with the processor the wiring configuration required for the one or more HVAC components defined. A wiring diagram is displayed on a display that corresponds to the wiring configuration required.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventor: Brian Carl Thompson
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Patent number: 9056627Abstract: A steering column assembly comprises inner and outer tubes, an elongate slot in the outer tube closed by applying a load to either side of the slot to reduce the internal diameter of the tube, a pair of flanges fixed to the tube on opposing sides of the slot, and a clamp mechanism which connects one flange to the other, the clamp mechanism movable between a clamped position which applies a clamping force to the flanges to reduce the slot width and tighten the outer tube around the inner tube, and an unclamped position which permits the flanges to move away from one another, and a catch secured at one end to one of the flanges and catches a part of the other flange at its other end, to prevent movement of the flanges beyond a position wherein the inner diameter of the outer tube is equal to a predetermined maximum value.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2008Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: TRW LimitedInventors: Carl Thompson, Niclas Davies
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Publication number: 20150113741Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hair removal composition which comprises an epilatory material or a depilatory active and a material having a thermal heat conductivity of from 50 to 2000 Wm?1K?1.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Tom Adams, Catherine Colquhoun, Carl Thompson
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Publication number: 20130203880Abstract: This invention relates to polyurethane foams which exhibit decreased aldehyde emission, to a process of preparing these polyurethane foams, and to a method of decreasing aldehyde emissions in foams. The polyurethane foams herein additionally comprise a small quantity of a polyhydrazodicarbonamide dispersion polyol to the isocyanate-reactive component, or a trimerized hexamethylene diisocyanate to the polyisocyanate component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: Bayer MaterialScience LLCInventors: Emmanuel George, Mark A. Koshute, Brian L. Neal, Carl Thompson, Adona Marcum
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Patent number: 8167502Abstract: A steering column assembly having an adjustable shroud comprises a fixed portion arranged to be secured to a body of a vehicle and a moving portion which can be moved telescopically relative to the fixed portion, a clamp mechanism which releasably fixes the moving portion in position relative the vehicle body, the clamp mechanism being movable between a first, unclamped, position in which the fixed portion and the moving portion can move relative to one another and a second, clamped, position in which the fixed portion and the moving portion are prevented from relative movement, and a lock mechanism, wherein the assembly is so arranged that when the clamp mechanism is in the first position the lock mechanism limits a range of movement of the moving portion relative to the fixed portion at least in a collapse direction by providing a path for collapse forces from the moving portion through the lock mechanism to the fixed portion, and when the clamp mechanism is in the second position the lock mechanism permitsType: GrantFiled: October 28, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: TRW LimitedInventors: Niclas Davies, Carl Thompson
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Publication number: 20110093202Abstract: A system for monitoring and detecting an event. A position determining unit configured to receive a position determining signal. A seismic event detector configured to detect a seismic event and generate a seismic event signal. A storage unit configured for storing position information corresponding to the position determining signal, the storage of the position information occurs in a first manner. A storage unit manager configured to alter the first manner of the storing the position information upon a receipt of the seismic event signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventor: Carl THOMPSON
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Patent number: 7861472Abstract: An inexpensive device is provided for quickly and efficiently securing protective panels such as, for example, plywood and the like, to exterior surfaces of buildings to protect windows, doors and/or other vulnerable features from wind and flying debris. The device comprises a stationary base, and a clamping member attached to such base. At least one device of the present invention is mounted to a building in general proximity to a window, door or other feature to be covered with a protective panel; the clamping member(s) secure the protective panels in place against the building. When not in use, the present invention can be maintained in a stowed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Inventor: Guy Carl Thompson
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Publication number: 20100242664Abstract: A steering column assembly comprises an inner tube and an outer tube that surrounds the inner tube along at least part of its length, in a relaxed condition the outer tube being a relatively loose fit around the inner tube, an elongate slot in the outer tube which can be at least partially closed by applying a load either side of the slot to cause a reduction in the internal diameter of the tube, a pair of flanges which are fixed to the tube on opposing sides of the slot, and a clamp mechanism which connects one flange to the other, the clamp mechanism being movable between a clamped position in which it applies a clamping force to the flanges that acts to reduce the width of the slot and so tightens the outer tube around the inner tube, and an unclamped position in which the clamping force is reduced to permit the flanges to move away from one another as the tube returns towards its relaxed condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2008Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Carl Thompson, Niclas Davies
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Publication number: 20090272061Abstract: An inexpensive device is provided for quickly and efficiently securing protective panels such as, for example, plywood and the like, to exterior surfaces of buildings to protect windows, doors and/or other vulnerable features from wind and flying debris. The device comprises a stationary base, and a clamping member attached to such base. At least one device of the present invention is mounted to a building in general proximity to a window, door or other feature to be covered with a protective panel; the clamping member(s) secure the protective panels in place against the building. When not in use, the present invention can be maintained in a stowed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2008Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventor: Guy Carl Thompson
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Publication number: 20090145258Abstract: A steering column assembly having an adjustable shroud comprises a fixed portion arranged to be secured to a body of a vehicle and a moving portion which can be moved telescopically relative to the fixed portion, a clamp mechanism which releasably fixes the moving portion in position relative the vehicle body, the clamp mechanism being movable between a first, unclamped, position in which the fixed portion and the moving portion can move relative to one another and a second, clamped, position in which the fixed portion and the moving portion are prevented from relative movement, and a lock mechanism, wherein the assembly is so arranged that when the clamp mechanism is in the first position the lock mechanism limits a range of movement of the moving portion relative to the fixed portion at least in a collapse direction by providing a path for collapse forces from the moving portion through the lock mechanism to the fixed portion, and when the clamp mechanism is in the second position the lock mechanism permitsType: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: TRW LIMITEDInventors: Niclas Davies, Carl Thompson
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Publication number: 20080250330Abstract: The present invention teaches a portable action processing software module with pre-designed/preprogrammed expert action plans. A database of action plans allows users to select more than a single course of contact management flow, much like a choice of logic flows would allow programmers to handle the same functions in very different ways, depending upon circumstances. The user may alter or add action plans as well. The action processing module may interoperate with a single contact management device such as a Personal Digital Assistant or contact management software on a desktop computer or server, and with the database of contact information and dates present in the contact management device. In the alternative the action processing module may interact with a plurality of contact management devices (including software package devices).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventor: Carl Thompson
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Publication number: 20040167877Abstract: The present invention teaches a portable action processing software module with pre-designed/preprogrammed expert action plans. A database of action plans allows users to select more than a single course of contact management flow, much like a choice of logic flows would allow programmers to handle the same functions in very different ways, depending upon circumstances. The user may alter or add action plans as well. The action processing module may interoperate with a single contact management device such as a Personal Digital Assistant or contact management software on a desktop computer or server, and with the database of contact information and dates present in the contact management device. In the alternative the action processing module may interact with a plurality of contact management devices (including software package devices).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2003Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventor: Carl Thompson
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Patent number: 6282552Abstract: A method on a data processing server for creating customizable electronic documents in a client-server computer network having one or more data processing servers electronically connected to a plurality of data processing clients. In one embodiment, the method provides the sender with the ability of defining, via one or more interface controls, which portions of an electronic bill are changeable and modifiable by one or more recipients. This permits the subsequent users the authority to only modify the fields as controlled by the sender. In another embodiment, the system permits tracking of changes made by each subsequent recipient of the bill compared with the original billing data. In another embodiment, the method provides the recipient a user preference file which controls how the bill is laid-out by the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1998Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Daleen Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Carl Thompson, Ramzi Yehia, John Yin
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Patent number: 4274068Abstract: A manual motor starter having a current responsive automatic trip means is provided with an undervoltage trip device. The latter includes a solenoid having a plunger biased to operate a lever into tripping engagement with the automatic trip means when the solenoid plunger is magnetically released. While the biasing means is strong enough so that the kinetic energy of the plunger when released from its magnetically held-in position is sufficient to trip the starter, the biasing means is not strong enough to prevent resetting of the trip means after restoration of operating voltage.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1979Date of Patent: June 16, 1981Assignee: Gould Inc.Inventor: Carl Thompson, Jr.
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Patent number: D337570Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1990Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Transaction Technology, Inc.Inventors: Ernest Bevilacqua, Robert Haddock, Joseph C. Kawan, Anne Lang, Joseph Moya, Arthur Nichols, Carl Thompson
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Patent number: D341583Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 1990Date of Patent: November 23, 1993Assignee: Transaction Technology, Inc.Inventors: Ernest Bevilacqua, David Conroy, William Doyle, Robert Haddock, Anne Lang, Joseph Moya, Arthur Nichols, Carl Thompson