Patents by Inventor Chip E. Thomson

Chip E. Thomson 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).

  • Publication number: 20160158305
    Abstract: Disclosed are ingestible additives and ingestible supplements that are capable of promoting liver function, promoting liver health, or reducing alcoholic hepatopathy in a subject. The ingestible additive or supplement can include at least one essential amino acid, at least non-essential amino acid, at least one antioxidant, at least one lipotropic compound, at least one water-soluble vitamin, or at least one plant or extract thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventor: Chip E. THOMSON
  • Publication number: 20120033142
    Abstract: User-wearable video display devices, systems and methods
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventor: Chip E. Thomson
  • Publication number: 20110047758
    Abstract: Devices for holding paper, cards, and/or wallets. The devices generally have a non-metallic (e.g., plastic) clip to which two non-metallic (e.g., plastic) arms are pivotally coupled. Embodiments of the devices are relatively light-weight and can pass freely through metal detectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Chip E. Thomson, Glen E. Clifton, Timothy Uys
  • Patent number: 7770263
    Abstract: Devices for holding paper, cards, and/or wallets. The devices generally have a non-metallic (e.g., plastic) clip to which two non-metallic (e.g., plastic) arms are pivotally coupled. Embodiments of the devices are relatively light-weight and can pass freely through metal detectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Beza, L.P.
    Inventors: Chip E. Thomson, Glen E. Clifton, Timothy Uys
  • Publication number: 20090229084
    Abstract: Devices for holding paper, cards, and/or wallets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Chip E. Thomson, Glen E. Clifton, Michael C. Lah, Lauren S. Brenneman, Joseph B. Wieck
  • Patent number: 7536753
    Abstract: Devices for holding paper, cards, and/or wallets. One device has a clip with two ends and a leverage bump; and an arm pivotally coupled to each end. One of the arms contacts the leverage bump when the clip is opened. Another device includes a clip having a receiving portion and a holding portion. The receiving portion includes an arch. The holding portion includes two ends. An arm is pivotally coupled to each end. Other devices are included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: beza, L.P.
    Inventors: Chip E. Thomson, Glen E. Clifton, Michael C. Lah, Lauren S. Brenneman, Joseph B. Wieck
  • Patent number: 7120970
    Abstract: Devices for holding paper, cards, and/or wallets. One device has a clip with two ends and a leverage bump; and an arm pivotally coupled to each end. One of the arms contacts the leverage bump when the clip is opened. Another device includes a clip having a receiving portion and a holding portion. The receiving portion includes an arch. The holding portion includes two ends. An arm is pivotally coupled to each end. Other devices are included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: beza, L.P.
    Inventors: Chip E. Thomson, Glen E. Clifton, Michael C. Lah, Lauren S. Brenneman, Joseph B. Wieck
  • Patent number: 7011212
    Abstract: Tool kits that include an enclosure that may be made of fabric. In one version, the enclosure may include a multipurpose tool pocket; a bit pocket; an adapter strap; a utility pocket configured to include at least cable ties and wire; a front flap configured to overlap the multipurpose tool pocket and the bit pocket; and a top flap configured to overlap the front flap. A multipurpose tool having an adjustable wrench, pliers, a knife blade, a saw, a screwdriver, a file, a wire cutter and/or stripper, and a bit driver may be disposed within the multipurpose tool pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Beza, L.P.
    Inventor: Chip E. Thomson
  • Publication number: 20040079661
    Abstract: Tool kits that include an enclosure that may be made of fabric. In one version, the enclosure may include a multipurpose tool pocket; a bit pocket; an adapter strap; a utility pocket configured to include at least cable ties and wire; a front flap configured to overlap the multipurpose tool pocket and the bit pocket; and a top flap configured to overlap the front flap. A multipurpose tool having an adjustable wrench, pliers, a knife blade, a saw, a screwdriver, a file, a wire cutter and/or stripper, and a bit driver may be disposed within the multipurpose tool pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: beza, L.P.
    Inventor: Chip E. Thomson