Patents by Inventor James Thompson

James 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).

  • Publication number: 20180082031
    Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided that graphically allow health insurance company personnel to identify patient diagnoses that are not accounted for by the health insurance company. Furthermore, the various systems and methods graphically allow health insurance company personnel to identify patients that have not submitted claims for documented ailments or conditions. Thus, the health insurance company may be able to improve its chances of receiving transfer payments from other health insurance companies and/or receiving higher star ratings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Sam Fendell, James Thompson
  • Patent number: 9914449
    Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a hybrid powertrain that includes an engine and a motor/generator are described. The systems and methods adjust battery charging and discharging as well as engine and motor torque based on whether or not the vehicle is operating in a cruise control mode. In one example, curves that provide a basis for operating an engine and motor based on driver demand torque are compressed during a vehicle cruise control mode to improve powertrain efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Steven Yamazaki, Christopher Alan Lear, Scott James Thompson
  • Publication number: 20180068079
    Abstract: User interfaces for navigating medical studies are provided. In various embodiments, a human avatar having a plurality of selectable regions is displayed. Indications of the presence of prior studies are displayed corresponding to the plurality of selectable regions. A selection of a region of the plurality of selectable regions is received from a user. An indication of one or more prior study is displayed corresponding to the selected region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Bronkalla, Amy Chenault, James Thompson
  • Publication number: 20180050687
    Abstract: A hybrid powertrain includes an engine having a crankshaft, and an electric motor having a rotor selectively coupled to the crankshaft via a disconnect clutch. The powertrain further includes a transmission having a torque converter that has an impeller fixed to the rotor. A controller is configured to, in response to the engine starting, generate a torque command for the motor that defines a magnitude that is based on a difference between a target impeller speed and a measured impeller speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Jason MEYER, Rajit JOHRI, Jeffrey Allen DOERING, Scott James THOMPSON
  • Publication number: 20180050684
    Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine having a crankshaft, a transmission, an electric machine, and at least one controller. The transmission includes a torque converter having a turbine fixed to a turbine shaft that is driveably connected to driven wheels of the vehicle. The torque converter includes an impeller and a bypass clutch configured to selectively lock the impeller and the turbine relative to each other. The electric machine includes a rotor selectively coupled to the crankshaft via a disconnect clutch and fixed to the impeller. The at least one controller is configured to generate a first torque command for the electric machine that defines a magnitude equal to driver-demanded torque while the bypass clutch is locked. The controller is further configured to, in response to a reduction in fluid pressure supplied to the bypass clutch, generate a second torque command for the electric machine that defines a magnitude equal to driver-demanded torque plus impeller inertia torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Jason MEYER, Rajit JOHRI, Mark Steven YAMAZAKI, Bernard D. NEFCY, Jeffrey Allen DOERING, Scott James THOMPSON, Daniel Scott COLVIN, Scott Steadmon THOMPSON
  • Patent number: 9881074
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for news events detection and visualization. In accordance with one implementation, a method is provided for news events detection and visualization. The method includes, for example, obtaining a document vector based from a document, obtaining one or more clusters of documents, each cluster associated with a plurality of documents, a cluster vector, and a cluster weight, determining a matching cluster from the one or more clusters based at least on the similarity between the document vector and the cluster vector of the matching cluster, and associating the document with the matching cluster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: John Chakerian, Robert Fink, Mark Schafer, James Thompson, Marvin Sum, Allen Cai
  • Publication number: 20180022353
    Abstract: Systems and methods for starting an engine of a hybrid powertrain or driveline that includes an engine and a driveline disconnect clutch are described. In one example, a motor/generator rotates one side of an open driveline disconnect clutch that is coupled to a transmission, and then closes the open driveline disconnect clutch in response to motor/generator acceleration being less than a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Scott James Thompson, Todd McCullough
  • Patent number: 9875293
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for news events detection and visualization. In accordance with one implementation, a method is provided for news events detection and visualization. The method includes, for example, obtaining one or more documents, the one or more documents being grouped into one or more clusters having a score, and the one or more clusters being grouped into one or more megaclusters, presenting information associated with the one or more documents on one or more timelines, wherein the one or more documents are grouped into different megaclusters being presented in a visually distinct way, and filtering the presented information based on the scores associated with the one or more clusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: PALANTER TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: John Chakerian, Robert Fink, Mark Schafer, James Thompson, Marvin Sum, Allen Cai
  • Publication number: 20180007894
    Abstract: Disclosed are seed treatment compositions that include: (A) an aqueous polyurethane dispersion; and (B) an insecticide, a fungicide, a nematicide, and/or other pesticides. Also disclosed are seeds treated with such a treatment compositions and methods for treating a seed using such treatment composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Abdullah Ekin, James A. Thompson-Colon, Timothy Pike, Scott Grace, Jinqi Li, Ronald Reichert, William S. Hanson
  • Publication number: 20180007915
    Abstract: Disclosed are seed treatment compositions that include: (a) an aqueous polyurethane dispersion; and (b) an insecticide, a fungicide, a nematicide, and/or other pesticides. Also disclosed are seeds treated with such a treatment compositions and methods for treating a seed using such treatment composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Abdullah Ekin, James A. Thompson-Colon, Timothy Pike, Scott Grace, Jinqi Li, Sebastian Doerr, Ronald Reichert, William S. Hanson
  • Publication number: 20180007893
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating seeds with a seed treatment composition that includes: (A) an aqueous polyurethane dispersion; and (B) an insecticide, a fungicide, a nematicide, and/or other pesticides. Also disclosed are seeds treated with such a treatment compositions and methods for treating a seed using such treatment composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Abdullah Ekin, James A. Thompson-Colon, Timothy Pike, Scott Grace, Jinqi Li, Ronald Reichert, William S. Hanson
  • Publication number: 20170355361
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling a vehicle powertrain including an engine and a motor operable to propel the vehicle includes reducing a torque of the motor at a first torque reduction rate from a torque level above a minimum motor torque in response to a deceleration request. A torque of the engine is reduced at a second torque reduction rate less than the first torque reduction rate in response to the deceleration request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Steven YAMAZAKI, Scott James THOMPSON, Joshua Nicholas DEWALT, Rajit JOHRI
  • Publication number: 20170348476
    Abstract: A cover for a drug container piston array includes a plurality of cover sections configured for positioning over the drug container piston array. Each cover section includes an elongated cover section body having an open base end and a closed capped end, and a plurality of base sections or a web positioned between the plurality of cover sections and coupled to each base end. Packaging assemblies including a cover and a piston nest are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicants: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., Daikyo Seiko, Ltd.
    Inventors: James THOMPSON, Timothy BROMMER, Hideaki KAWAMURA
  • Patent number: 9836580
    Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided that graphically allow health insurance company personnel to identify patient diagnoses that are not accounted for by the health insurance company. Furthermore, the various systems and methods graphically allow health insurance company personnel to identify patients that have not submitted claims for documented ailments or conditions. Thus, the health insurance company may be able to improve its chances of receiving transfer payments from other health insurance companies and/or receiving higher star ratings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Palantir Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Sam Fendell, James Thompson
  • Patent number: 9828924
    Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine and an electric machine coupled to a transmission element. The electric machine is also selectively coupled with the engine by a clutch. The vehicle includes a belt integrated starter-generator (BISG) operatively coupled to the engine. An electronic controller includes one or more inputs adapted to receive a temperature measurement and a request to start the engine. The electronic controller is programmed to, in response to the one or more inputs receiving the request to start the engine and the temperature measurement less than a threshold temperature measurement, effect actuation of the electric machine and close the clutch to apply a first torque to the engine. The electronic controller is further programmed to, in response to an engine speed achieving an engine speed threshold, effect actuation of the BISG to apply a second torque to the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Francis Thomas Connolly, Scott James Thompson
  • Patent number: 9802602
    Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a transmission of a hybrid powertrain that includes a motor/generator are described. The systems and methods may improve engine starting during engine starts where little or larger driver demand torques are requested. In one example, engine torque may be commanded to a torque based on a filtered driver demand torque, the filtered driver demand torque filtered based on a position of an accelerator pedal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Steven Yamazaki, Scott James Thompson, Rajit Johri, Xiaoyong Wang, Jason Meyer
  • Patent number: D809916
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: JT International S.A.
    Inventor: James Thompson
  • Patent number: D811269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Justin James Thompson, Peter William Hughes
  • Patent number: D812465
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: JT International S. A.
    Inventor: James Thompson
  • Patent number: D813098
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Justin James Thompson, Peter William Hughes