Patents by Inventor John L. Thompson

John L. 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: 20240115921
    Abstract: A recreational assistant device including a frame as well as a navigation system module. The recreational assistant device additionally incudes a microphone, an output system, and at least one processor each connected to the frame. The microphone is configured to receive an aural command as input from a user requesting a distance between the portable assistance device and an other specified location. The output system is configured to convey information to the user. The at least one processor is connected to the frame and is in operable communication with the at the navigation system module, the microphone, and the output system. The at least one processor is configured to, in response to the detection of the aural command by the microphone or other input, cause the output system to convey the distance between the portable assistance device and the other specified location to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Extreme18, LLC
    Inventor: John L. Thompson
  • Patent number: 11850492
    Abstract: A system for providing recreational assistance includes a frame and a speaker and at least one processor connected to the frame. The at least one processor is in operable communication the speaker and a user input device and configured to, in response to the detection of user input by the user input device, generate a signal representative of a distance between the frame and a landmark and cause the speaker to generate an aural indication representative of the distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Extreme18, LLC
    Inventors: John L. Thompson, Jr., Steven M. Zika
  • Publication number: 20210129004
    Abstract: A system for providing recreational assistance includes a frame and a speaker and at least one processor connected to the frame. The at least one processor is in operable communication the speaker and a user input device and configured to, in response to the detection of user input by the user input device, generate a signal representative of a distance between the frame and a landmark and cause the speaker to generate an aural indication representative of the distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Extreme18, LLC
    Inventors: John L. THOMPSON, JR., Steven M. ZIKA
  • Patent number: 10894199
    Abstract: Embodiments for providing recreational assistance are described. A system for providing recreational assistance includes a frame and a microphone, a speaker, and at least one processor connected to the frame. The at least one processor is in operable communication with the microphone and the speaker and configured to, in response to the detection of an aural command by the microphone, generate a signal representative of a distance between the frame and a landmark and cause the speaker to generate an aural indication representative of the distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: EXTREME18, LLC
    Inventors: John L. Thompson, Jr., Steven M. Zika
  • Patent number: 10874347
    Abstract: A series of multi-plane sensors are attached to different points on the body such as forearms, calves, lower backs, and necks and are used to establish planes of each body part is disclosed herein. The multi-plane sensors stream the plane data and velocity vector data to a centralized computing device such as a computer, smart phone, or smart watch. The centralized computing device runs a software application which includes an open source library which platform partners utilize to write proprietary applications which utilize the sensor stream data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Focal Wellness, Inc.
    Inventors: Randal Erman, John L. Thompson, Mark Bowles
  • Publication number: 20180193715
    Abstract: Embodiments for providing recreational assistance are described. A system for providing recreational assistance includes a frame and a microphone, a speaker, and at least one processor connected to the frame. The at least one processor is in operable communication with the microphone and the speaker and configured to, in response to the detection of an aural command by the microphone, generate a signal representative of a distance between the frame and a landmark and cause the speaker to generate an aural indication representative of the distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: Extreme18, LLC
    Inventors: John L. Thompson, JR., Steven M. Zika
  • Publication number: 20120130907
    Abstract: A project management system includes graphical user interfaces for creating, and tracking projects. Status dashboards for both projects and project portfolios allow a user to quickly view the status of their projects and determine which projects are at risk. An algorithm for determining a risk quotient is described for determining risk status of projects. A PERT chart includes status buffers to better understand what projects are at risk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Execution Software, LLC
    Inventors: John L. Thompson, Daniel P. Walsh
  • Patent number: 6283290
    Abstract: A cover assembly for a golf bag comprising a hood assembly including a support frame comprising a plurality of ribs which are at least partially formed from a flexible, resilient material and structured relative to one another to normally orient or bias the hood assembly into a closed position defined by overlying, enclosing relation to an open end of the golf bag as well as golf clubs extending therethrough in the conventional manner. The hood assembly may be defined by at least two hood segments either one of which may be selectively positionable in spaced relation to the other so as to define an open position which allows access by a player to the clubs for removal thereof through the open end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Inventor: John L. Thompson
  • Patent number: 5522475
    Abstract: Apparatus and method of exchanging lubricating oil from the crankcase of a compressor. A unit including a pretrimmed flexible tube is introduced into the oil fill plug opening. By opening an internal valve, the oil under pressure exits through an opening in the unit, which is connected to a drain hose. After emptying, a hand oil pump is connected to the unit and fresh oil introduced into the compressor crankcase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Inventor: John L. Thompson
  • Patent number: 5435083
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing unwanted vegetation (46). A fork (12) is provided having a vibratory motor (38) attached thereto. The fork is inserted into the rooting medium (48) surrounding the root mass (50) of the vegetation. While the fork is inserted therein, the fork is vibrated near the thixotropic level of the rooting medium, causing the rooting medium to liquefy. When the rooting medium is liquefied, the fork is raised upwardly, lifting the vegetation and corresponding root mass free of the rooting medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Inventor: John L. Thompson
  • Patent number: H1767
    Abstract: A receiver, modeled after the spade-like lug attachment of a M198 howitzer spade, inserts into the recess on the bottom rear end of the left trail of the howitzer. On this end surface is a square hole for inserting the spade key which secures the receiver to the trail. Attached to the receiver is an interface plate that acts as the union between the receiver and a pair of caster wheels. The interface plate has a keyway, in which the receiver bottom inserts, and also has two built-in handles. Two bolts affix the receiver to the interface plate and thread directly into the receiver body. The interface plate is bolted to dual-pneumatic caster wheels. This combination allows the left trail of the howitzer to be mobile and facilitates the increased mobility of the M198 howitzer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Bradford S. Davis, John L. Thompson
  • Patent number: D896571
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Hyduro, Inc.
    Inventors: Miles Bowles, John L. Thompson, Michael Thilenius, Kristoffer Gaard, Thomas H. Lupfer, Mark Bowles