Patents by Inventor Stephen W. Thompson

Stephen W. 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).

  • Patent number: 11967164
    Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products for detecting objects using a multi-detector are disclosed, according to various embodiments. In one aspect, a computer-implemented method includes defining analysis profiles, where each analysis profile: corresponds to one of a plurality of detectors, and comprises: a unique set of analysis parameters and/or a unique detection algorithm. The method further includes analyzing image data in accordance with the analysis profiles; selecting an optimum analysis result based on confidence scores associated with different analysis results; and detecting objects within the optimum analysis result. According to additional aspects, the analysis parameters may define different subregions of a digital image to be analyzed; a composite analysis result may be generated based on analysis of the different subregions by different detectors; and the optimum analysis result may be based on the composite analysis result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: KOFAX, INC.
    Inventors: Jiyong Ma, Stephen M. Thompson, Jan W. Amtrup
  • Patent number: 9049892
    Abstract: Stretch mark prevention undergarments (1) worn around a woman's abdomen, chest, lower torso, legs, buttocks and other areas for reinforcing elastic fibers in the skin and preventing stretch marks. The stretch mark prevention undergarment has an outer layer (2) made of stretchable material and an inner layer (8) of material made of a non-slip material (9). The non-slip material maintains a constant adherent traction with the skin of a wearer, thereby reinforcing elastic fibers of skin. The inner layer is arranged in a predetermined pattern or design to allow a wearer's skin to breathe through the outer layer of the stretch mark prevention undergarment. The stretch mark prevention undergarment may be in the form of underwear (14), briefs, underpants, panties, leggings (16), corsets, bras (10) or any combination thereof to help prevent stretch marks on various parts of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Inventor: Stephen W. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20130298303
    Abstract: Stretch mark prevention undergarments (1) worn around a woman's abdomen, chest, lower torso, legs, buttocks and other areas for reinforcing elastic fibers in the skin and preventing stretch marks. The stretch mark prevention undergarment has an outer layer (2) made of stretchable material and an inner layer (8) of material made of a non-slip material (9). The non-slip material maintains a constant adherent traction with the skin of a wearer, thereby reinforcing elastic fibers of skin. The inner layer is arranged in a predetermined pattern or design to allow a wearer's skin to breathe through the outer layer of the stretch mark prevention undergarment. The stretch mark prevention undergarment may be in the form of underwear (14), briefs, underpants, panties, leggings (16), corsets, bras (10) or any combination thereof to help prevent stretch marks on various parts of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Stephen W. Thompson
  • Patent number: 8517794
    Abstract: Stretch mark prevention undergarments (1) worn around a woman's abdomen, chest, lower torso, legs, buttocks and other areas for reinforcing elastic fibers in the skin and preventing stretch marks. The stretch mark prevention undergarment has an outer layer (2) made of stretchable material and an inner layer (8) of webbed material made of a non-slip material (9). The non-slip material maintains a constant adherent traction with the skin of a wearer, thereby reinforcing elastic fibers of skin. The inner layer is arranged in a webbed “fishnet” or other design to allow a wearer's skin to breath through the outer layer of the stretch mark prevention undergarment. The stretch mark prevention undergarment may be in the form of underwear (14), briefs, underpants, panties, leggings (16), corsets, bras (10) or any combination thereof to help prevent stretch marks on various parts of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventor: Stephen W. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20110230119
    Abstract: Stretch mark prevention undergarments (1) worn around a woman's abdomen, chest, lower torso, legs, buttocks and other areas for reinforcing elastic fibers in the skin and preventing stretch marks. The stretch mark prevention undergarment has an outer layer (2) made of stretchable material and an inner layer (8) of webbed material made of a non-slip material (9). The non-slip material maintains a constant adherent traction with the skin of a wearer, thereby reinforcing elastic fibers of skin. The inner layer is arranged in a webbed “fishnet” or other design to allow a wearer's skin to breath through the outer layer of the stretch mark prevention undergarment. The stretch mark prevention undergarment may be in the form of underwear (14), briefs, underpants, panties, leggings (16), corsets, bras (10) or any combination thereof to help prevent stretch marks on various parts of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventor: Stephen W. Thompson
  • Patent number: D534399
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Oneida Ltd.
    Inventor: Stephen W. Thompson
  • Patent number: D464878
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Oneida Ltd.
    Inventor: Stephen W. Thompson
  • Patent number: D545142
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Oneida, Ltd.
    Inventor: Stephen W. Thompson
  • Patent number: D545144
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Oneida, Ltd.
    Inventor: Stephen W. Thompson
  • Patent number: D593378
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Oneida, Ltd.
    Inventor: Stephen W. Thompson
  • Patent number: D593379
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Oneida, Ltd.
    Inventor: Stephen W. Thompson
  • Patent number: D362596
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Assignee: Oneida Ltd.
    Inventor: Stephen W. Thompson
  • Patent number: D363005
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Oneida Ltd.
    Inventor: Stephen W. Thompson
  • Patent number: D385753
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: Oneida Ltd.
    Inventor: Stephen W. Thompson
  • Patent number: D387955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: Oneida, Ltd.
    Inventor: Stephen W. Thompson
  • Patent number: D400060
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Oneida Ltd.
    Inventor: Stephen W. Thompson
  • Patent number: D400062
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Oneida Ltd.
    Inventor: Stephen W. Thompson
  • Patent number: D416451
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Oneida Ltd.
    Inventor: Stephen W. Thompson
  • Patent number: D435200
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Oneida, Ltd.
    Inventor: Stephen W. Thompson
  • Patent number: D435401
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Oneida, Ltd.
    Inventor: Stephen W. Thompson