Patents by Inventor Kimberlee Thompson
Kimberlee 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: 11312038Abstract: The present invention provides wood preservative composition containing a dispersed and/or emulsified phase comprising a wood preservative component; and a stabilizer. The stabilizer is a cationic polymer, an enzyme, organic polymer, quaternary ammonium compound and/or a mixture thereof. Also provided is a method of preserving wood or other cellulosic material which comprises applying to the wood or other cellulosic material.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: ARCH WOOD PROTECTION, INC.Inventors: Kimberlee Thompson, Susan Thomason, Alex Valcke, David Cantrell
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Publication number: 20170112135Abstract: Disclosed is a biocide concentrate composition to be incorporated into oil-based formulations useful for the treatment and preservation of wood. Also disclosed are oil-based biocide compositions and creosote based biocide compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2016Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Roger Fox, Kimberlee Thompson
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Publication number: 20150314471Abstract: The present invention provides wood preservative composition containing a dispersed and/or emulsified phase comprising a wood preservative component; and a stabilizer. The stabilizer is a cationic polymer, an enzyme, organic polymer, quaternary ammonium compound and/or a mixture thereof. Also provided is a method of preserving wood or other cellulosic material which comprises applying to the wood or other cellulosic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Kimberlee THOMPSON, Susan THOMASON, Alex VALCKE, David CANTRELL
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Patent number: 8628185Abstract: A reactive ink for printing. A reagent in the ink reacts with a second reagent. A resultant product of the reaction of said first reagent with said second reagent is a polymeric material that is present on the substrate. A heat activated colorant or colorants, such as a sublimation dyes, are applied to the substrate. The heat activated dye has an affinity for the polymeric material, and the heat activated dye binds to the polymeric material upon heat activation of said heat activated dye.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Hale, Ming Xu, Kimberlee Thompson, Sukun Zhang
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Patent number: 8617874Abstract: A method for detecting a microorganism or class of microorganisms is provided. More specifically, the method employs an array that contains a plurality of discrete regions (referred to as “addresses”) spaced apart on a solid support in a predetermined pattern. The addresses are selected so that the array provides a distinct spectral response (e.g., pattern of colors) or “fingerprint” for a particular microorganism or class of microorganisms. For example, the array may provide a certain spectral response in the presence of one microorganism or class of microoryanisms (e.g., gram-negative bacteria), but provide a completely different spectral response in the presence of another microorganism or class of microorganisms (e.g., gram-positive bacteria). Detection of the spectral response provided by the array may thus allow for differentiation between microorganisms.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2009Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stephanie Michelle Martin, John Gavin MacDonald, Jason Lye, Curt Sayre, Kimberlee Thompson
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Patent number: 8398224Abstract: Reactive inks and methods of generating an image on a substrate using both reactive and heat activated inks are presented. An image is printed on a substrate, without reacting the reagents in the ink. Subsequently, the reagents are reacted to fix the image to a substrate, with substantial permanency and fastness. Sublimation or similar heat activated dyes are printed are also printed on the substrate. The sublimation or similar heat activated dyes are activated, and have an affinity for polymer that is applied to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Hale, Ming Xu, Kimberlee Thompson, Sukun Zhang
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Patent number: 8337006Abstract: Reactive inks and methods of generating an image on a substrate using both reactive and heat activated inks are presented. An image is printed on a substrate, without reacting the reagents in the ink. Subsequently, the reagents are reacted to fix the image to a substrate, with substantial permanency and fastness. Sublimation or similar heat activated dyes are printed are also printed on the substrate. The sublimation or similar heat activated dyes are activated, and have an affinity for polymer that is applied to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Hale, Ming Xu, Kimberlee Thompson, Sukun Zhang
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Publication number: 20100091058Abstract: Reactive inks and methods of generating an image on a substrate using both reactive and heat activated inks are presented. An image is printed on a substrate, without reacting the reagents in the ink. Subsequently, the reagents are reacted to fix the image to a substrate, with substantial permanency and fastness. Sublimation or similar heat activated dyes are printed are also printed on the substrate. The sublimation or similar heat activated dyes are activated, and have an affinity for polymer that is applied to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Nathan Hale, Ming Xu, Kimberlee Thompson, SUKUN ZHANG
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Publication number: 20100073408Abstract: Reactive inks and methods of generating an image on a substrate using both reactive and heat activated inks are presented. An image is printed on a substrate, without reacting the reagents in the ink. Subsequently, the reagents are reacted to fix the image to a substrate, with substantial permanency and fastness. Sublimation or similar heat activated dyes are printed are also printed on the substrate. The sublimation or similar heat activated dyes are activated, and have an affinity for polymer that is applied to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Nathan Hale, Ming Xu, Kimberlee Thompson, Sukun Zhang
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Patent number: 7654660Abstract: Reactive inks and methods of generating an image on a substrate using both reactive and heat activated inks are presented. An image is printed on a substrate, without reacting the reagents in the ink. Subsequently, the reagents are reacted to fix the image to a substrate, with substantial permanency and fastness. Sublimation or similar heat activated dyes are printed are also printed on the substrate. The sublimation or similar heat activated dyes are activated, and have an affinity for polymer that is applied to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2005Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Sawgrass Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Hale, Ming Xu, Kimberlee Thompson, Sukun Zhang
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Publication number: 20090221061Abstract: A method for detecting a microorganism or class of microorganisms is provided. More specifically, the method employs an array that contains a plurality of discrete regions (referred to as “addresses”) spaced apart on a solid support in a predetermined pattern. The addresses are selected so that the array provides a distinct spectral response (e.g., pattern of colors) or “fingerprint” for a particular microorganism or class of microorganisms. For example, the array may provide a certain spectral response in the presence of one microorganism or class of microoryanisms (e.g., gram-negative bacteria), but provide a completely different spectral response in the presence of another microorganism or class of microorganisms (e.g., gram-positive bacteria). Detection of the spectral response provided by the array may thus allow for differentiation between microorganisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2009Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Stephanie M. Martin, J. Gavin MacDonald, Jason Lye, Curtis Sayre, Kimberlee Thompson
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Patent number: 7531319Abstract: A method for detecting a microorganism or class of microorganisms is provided. More specifically, the method employs an array that contains a plurality of discrete regions (referred to as “addresses”) spaced apart on a solid support in a predetermined pattern. The addresses are selected so that the array provides a distinct spectral response (e.g., pattern of colors) or “fingerprint” for a particular microorganism or class of microorganisms. For example, the array may provide a certain spectral response in the presence of one microorganism or class of microorganisms (e.g., gram-negative bacteria), but provide a completely different spectral response in the presence of another microorganism or class of microorganisms (e.g., gram-positive bacteria). Detection of the spectral response provided by the array may thus allow for differentiation between microorganisms.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stephanie M. Martin, J. Gavin MacDonald, Jason Lye, Curtis Sayre, Kimberlee Thompson
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Publication number: 20090111088Abstract: A method for rapidly assessing upper respiratory conditions is provided. More specifically, the method involves contacting a sample obtained from the upper respiratory tract of a host with a test strip. The test strip contains an indicator that provides a broad spectrum response in the presence of bacteria, mold, yeast, or other microorganisms that is different than its response in the presence of viruses. This allows for a rapid and simple assessment as to whether the test sample is infected with a virus or some other microorganism. To help a clinician identify the proper course of treatment, it may also be desirable to obtain further information about the particular type of microorganism present. In this regard, the test strip contains any array of one or more differentiating indicators that provides a certain spectral response in the presence of different types of microorganisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stephanie M. Martin, J. Gavin MacDonald, Jason Lye, Curtis Sayre, Kimberlee Thompson
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Publication number: 20080057533Abstract: A method for detecting a microorganism or class of microorganisms is provided. More specifically, the method employs an array that contains a plurality of discrete regions (referred to as “addresses”) spaced apart on a solid support in a predetermined pattern. The addresses are selected so that the array provides a distinct spectral response (e.g., pattern of colors) or “fingerprint” for a particular microorganism or class of microorganisms. For example, the array may provide a certain spectral response in the presence of one microorganism or class of microorganisms (e.g., gram-negative bacteria), but provide a completely different spectral response in the presence of another microorganism or class of microorganisms (e.g., gram-positive bacteria). Detection of the spectral response provided by the array may thus allow for differentiation between microorganisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2006Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Stephanie M. Martin, J. Gavin MacDonald, Jason Lye, Curtis Sayre, Kimberlee Thompson
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Patent number: 7001649Abstract: A color image is digitally printed onto an intermediate transfer medium. The image is subsequently transferred from the intermediate transfer medium to a final substrate, which may be a cellulosic textile, such as cotton. Bonding of the color images is provided by the reaction between compounds selected from each of two chemical groups contained in the intermediate transfer medium. The first groups comprises compounds with functional groups capable of reacting with active hydrogen, such as isocyanate or epoxy groups. The second group comprises compounds with functional groups containing active hydrogen, or compounds with functional groups containing active hydrogen after a conversion process. The functional groups of one or both reactive chemical groups may be protected either by blocking with internal or external blocking agents or by a physical barrier such as encapsulating agents.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Inventors: Barbara Wagner, Ming Xu, Kimberlee Thompson
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Publication number: 20050199152Abstract: Reactive inks and methods of generating an image on a substrate using both reactive and heat activated inks are presented. An image is printed on a substrate, without reacting the reagents in the ink. Subsequently, the reagents are reacted to fix the image to a substrate, with substantial permanency and fastness. Sublimation or similar heat activated dyes are printed are also printed on the substrate. The sublimation or similar heat activated dyes are activated, and have an affinity for polymer that is applied to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2005Publication date: September 15, 2005Inventors: Nathan Hale, Ming Xu, Kimberlee Thompson, Sukun Zhang
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Patent number: 6631984Abstract: A method of printing using an ink or meltable ink layer which comprises dyes, pigments or other colorants. Bonding and/or crosslinking of the colorants is provided by the reaction between compounds selected from each of two chemical groups. The first group comprises compounds with functional groups capable of reacting with active hydrogen. The second group comprises compounds with functional groups containing active hydrogen, or compounds with functional groups containing active hydrogen after a conversion process. Either the first group or the second group is present in the ink, and an image is printed with the ink onto a substrate. The substrate comprises either the first or second group, as appropriate, to set up a later reaction with the ink. The reaction is delayed until the image is subsequently transferred to another substrate or is permanently fixed on the substrate, by the presence of protecting or blocking agents, which are removed by the application of heat or other energy.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2001Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Inventors: Kimberlee Thompson, Barbara Wagner, Ming Xu
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Publication number: 20030000410Abstract: A color image is digitally printed onto an intermediate transfer medium. The image is subsequently transferred from the intermediate transfer medium to a final substrate, which may be a cellulosic textile, such as cotton. Bonding of the color images is provided by the reaction between compounds selected from each of two chemical groups contained in the intermediate transfer medium. The first groups comprises compounds with functional groups capable of reacting with active hydrogen, such as isocyanate or epoxy groups. The second group comprises compounds with functional groups containing active hydrogen, or compounds with functional groups containing active hydrogen after a conversion process. The functional groups of one or both reactive chemical groups may be protected either by blocking with internal or external blocking agents or by a physical barrier such as encapsulating agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventors: Barbara Wagner, Ming Xu, Kimberlee Thompson
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Publication number: 20020135648Abstract: A method of printing using an ink or meltable ink layer which comprises dyes, pigments or other colorants. Bonding and/or crosslinking of the colorants is provided by the reaction between compounds selected from each of two chemical groups. The first group comprises compounds with functional groups capable of reacting with active hydrogen. The second group comprises compounds with functional groups containing active hydrogen, or compounds with functional groups containing active hydrogen after a conversion process. Either the first group or the second group is present in the ink, and an image is printed with the ink onto a substrate. The substrate comprises either the first or second group, as appropriate, to set up a later reaction with the ink. The reaction is delayed until the image is subsequently transferred to another substrate or is permanently fixed on the substrate, by the presence of protecting or blocking agents, which are removed by the application of heat or other energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2001Publication date: September 26, 2002Applicant: Sawgrass Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kimberlee Thompson, Barbara Wagner, Ming Xu
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Patent number: 6447629Abstract: A method of digitally printing reactive ink contained in a heat meltable ink layer comprising dyes or pigments or other colorants, using a thermal printer. The ink layer comprises compounds with functional groups capable of reacting with active hydrogen, and compounds with functional groups containing active hydrogen, or functional groups capable of conversion to active hydrogen containing groups. The reactive ink contains one or more blocking agents which prevent initiation of the reaction during thermal printing. An image is thermally printed onto a substrate, at a first temperature, so that the ink is not reacted during the process of printing on to the medium. The image is subsequently transferred or permanently fixed on the substrate by the application of heat and pressure, which removes the blocking agent and reacts the ink, bonding the colorant to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2000Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Sawgrass Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kimberlee Thompson, Barbara Wagner, Ming Xu