Patents by Inventor John D. Simmons
John D. Simmons 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: 11918064Abstract: A protective glove includes a primary yarn that forms the palm, thumb and finger sections of the glove. The primary yarn has an interior surface forming the interior surface of the glove, and an exterior surface forming the exterior surface of the glove. A plaiting yarn can be plaited to portions of the exterior surface of the primary yarn to form a plurality of enhanced sections on the exterior surface of the glove. The enhanced sections can have at least one substantially enhanced physical characteristic in relation to the primary layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Publication number: 20210195971Abstract: A protective glove includes a primary yarn that forms the palm, thumb and finger sections of the glove. The primary yarn has an interior surface forming the interior surface of the glove, and an exterior surface forming the exterior surface of the glove. A plaiting yarn can be plaited to portions of the exterior surface of the primary yarn to form a plurality of enhanced sections on the exterior surface of the glove. The enhanced sections can have at least one substantially enhanced physical characteristic in relation to the primary layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 10130128Abstract: A cut resistant glove includes a primary layer and a plurality of enhanced sections having substantially enhanced physical characteristics in relation to the primary layer. The glove includes a palm section, a back hand section, a thumb section and a plurality of finger sections. The enhanced sections can be knitted to the primary layer by a whole garment, computer controlled slide needle knitting machine at positions on the glove where enhanced physical characteristics are desired.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 9877529Abstract: A protective glove includes a primary yarn that forms the palm, thumb and finger sections of the glove. The primary yarn has an interior surface forming the interior surface of the glove, and an exterior surface forming the exterior surface of the glove. A plaiting yarn is plaited to portions of the exterior surface of the primary yarn to form a plurality of enhanced sections on the exterior surface of the glove. The enhanced sections having at least one substantially enhanced physical characteristic in relation to the primary layer, such as increased cut resistance.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Publication number: 20150181956Abstract: A protective glove includes a primary yarn that forms the palm, thumb and finger sections of the glove. The primary yarn has an interior surface forming the interior surface of the glove, and an exterior surface forming the exterior surface of the glove. A plaiting yarn is plaited to portions of the exterior surface of the primary yarn to form a plurality of enhanced sections on the exterior surface of the glove.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2015Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Publication number: 20140283559Abstract: A protective glove includes a primary yarn that forms the palm, thumb and finger sections of the glove. The primary yarn has an interior surface forming the interior surface of the glove, and an exterior surface forming the exterior surface of the glove. A plaiting yarn is plaited to portions of the exterior surface of the primary yarn to form a plurality of enhanced sections on the exterior surface of the glove.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Publication number: 20140259285Abstract: A cut resistant glove includes a primary layer and a plurality of enhanced sections having substantially enhanced physical characteristics in relation to the primary layer. The glove includes a palm section, a back hand section, a thumb section and a plurality of finger sections. The enhanced sections can be knitted to the primary layer by a whole garment, computer controlled slide needle knitting machine at positions on the glove where enhanced physical characteristics are desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Gregory V. Andrews, Rayvon A. Morton, Paul W. Cornelison, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 8086950Abstract: A system and method for adding features to an electronic file is provided. The electronic file can be automatically examined to identify information that relates to features such as navigational aids or enhanced content. Certain information is defined to represent the navigational aids or enhanced content. When the information representing the navigational aid or enhanced content is located in the electronic file, the navigational aid or enhanced content is added to the electronic file. Bookmarks, internal links, web links, attachments, digital signatures and multimedia files are some examples of navigational aids and enhanced content that may be added to the electronic file, although other items may also be included.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2005Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Bentley Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Smith, John D. Simmons
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Publication number: 20110093875Abstract: A system for online shopping and item selection includes an audiovisual system coupled to a remote cable\satellite server, an audiovisual program transmitted from the remote cable\satellite server to the audiovisual system and an input device coupled to the audiovisual system. The audiovisual system includes a video display that displays the audiovisual program. The online shopping and item selection system includes at least one item displayed within the audiovisual program that is selectable using the input device. The system also includes a menu that is selectively displayable on the display information about purchasing the item onscreen.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Bonnie J. Simmons, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 7742617Abstract: A computer-readable medium contains software that, when read by a computer, causes the computer to perform a method for tracing a document. The method includes: on the computer, generating a global unique identifier (GUID) for a master document; embedding the GUID in the master document; making a copy of the master document available for viewing on another computer, wherein the copy of the master document includes the embedded GUID; receiving a version verification request from the other computer about the copy, wherein the version verification request includes the GUID from the copy; and providing a latest version of the master document referenced by the GUID from the copy to the second computer in response to the version verification request.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2005Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Bentley Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Smith, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 7121077Abstract: An antimicrobial, cut-resistant composite yarn has a core including at least one cut-resistant strand, and a cover including at least one strand wrapped around and enclosing the core. At least one strand in either the core or the cover is treated with and incorporates an antimicrobial compound. In addition, the yarn can include one or more channel fibers to facilitate movement of moisture within the composite yarn so that the moisture contacts the antimicrobial compound, thereby enhancing the efficacy of the antimicrobial compound. The yarn can be used to fabricate cut-resistant garments, such as gloves, worn by meat cutters and others who work with knives, saws and other sharp implements. The antimicrobial effect reduces bacteria, mold and fungi growth on the garments between washings.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2004Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Dean Riley Andrews, Christopher D. Andrews, Gregory V. Andrews, John D. Simmons
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Publication number: 20040187471Abstract: An antimicrobial, cut-resistant composite yarn has a core including at least one cut-resistant strand, and a cover including at least one strand wrapped around and enclosing the core. At least one strand in either the core or the cover is treated with and incorporates an antimicrobial compound. In addition, the yarn can include one or more channel fibers to facilitate movement of moisture within the composite yarn so that the moisture contacts the antimicrobial compound, thereby enhancing the efficacy of the antimicrobial compound. The yarn can be used to fabricate cut-resistant garments, such as gloves, worn by meat cutters and others who work with knives, saws and other sharp implements. The antimicrobial effect reduces bacteria, mold and fungi growth on the garments between washings.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: WORLD FIBERS, INC.Inventors: Dean R. Andrews, Christopher D. Andrews, Gregory V. Andrews, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 6779330Abstract: An antimicrobial, cut-resistant composite yarn which has a core member including at least one cut-resistant strand, a cover member including at least one strand wrapped around and enclosing the core member, wherein at least one strand in either the core member or the cover member is treated with and incorporates an antimicrobial compound. The yarn can be used to fabricate cut-resistant garments, such as gloves, worn by meat cutters and others who work with knives, saws and other sharp implements. The antimicrobial effect reduces bacteria, mold and fungi growth on the garments between washings.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2000Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: World Fibers, Inc.Inventors: Dean Riley Andrews, Gregory V. Andrews, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 6159384Abstract: A differential pressure monitor measures the pressure at a plurality of heights in a filter bed. A preferred embodiment of the monitor comprises an elongated body, a plurality of pressure sensors located on the elongated body for obtaining the pressure readings, a control apparatus for determining differential pressures from the pressure readings, each differential pressure being the difference in pressure between pressures measured at two different heights in the filter bed, and transmission apparatus to transmit the pressure readings from the pressure sensors to the control apparatus. Methods of monitoring and controlling the performance of a filter bed during filtration and during backwashing also are provided. Two such methods include measuring turbidity levels in a filter bed and obtaining water samples from a filter bed.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1999Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Assignee: RG, Delaware, Inc.Inventors: R. Lee Roberts, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 5980755Abstract: A differential pressure monitor measures the pressure at a plurality of heights in a filter bed. A preferred embodiment of the monitor comprises an elongated body, a plurality of pressure sensors located on the elongated body for obtaining the pressure readings, a control means for determining differential pressures from the pressure readings, each differential pressure being the difference in pressure between pressures measured at two different heights in the filter bed, and transmission means to transmit the pressure readings from the pressure sensors to the control means. Methods of monitoring and controlling the performance of a filter bed during filtration and during backwashing also are provided. Two such methods include measuring turbidity levels in a filter bed and obtaining water samples from a filter bed.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1997Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Assignee: RG, Delaware, Inc.Inventors: R. Lee Roberts, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 5401527Abstract: The invention provides a process for improving HCl-hydrolysed protein by subjecting an aqueous solution thereof to hydrolysis (of monochloropropanediols and dichloropropanols) at a pH between 5.5 and 8.0 at a temperature between 20.degree. and 180.degree. C. for a period between 10 days to 15 minutes. Preferably the pH lies between 6.5 and 8.0, the temperature lies between 80.degree. and 120.degree. C. and the aqueous mixture contains 10 to 85% of solid material Also it is preferred to carry out the hydrolysis is carried out in the presence of 0.1 to 10% (w.w.) of added phosphate, C2-C6 carboxylic acid or salt thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1993Date of Patent: March 28, 1995Assignee: Unilever Patent Holdings B.V.Inventors: David A. Brown, Hendrik W. van meeteren, John D. Simmons
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Patent number: 5045335Abstract: A method for improving the flavour characteristics of potato products which are to be fried, which comprises treating the potato product before frying with a flavour mixture consisting essentially of the product obtained by heating a mixture of a reducing sugar, amino acid and a sulphur donor compound to a temperature between 70.degree. and 180.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 1990Date of Patent: September 3, 1991Assignee: Unilever Patent Holdings B.V.Inventors: Johannes F. M. De Rooij, John D. Simmons, Willem Van Osnabrugge