公开(公告)号：US07549575B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-23

申请号：US11758101

申请日：2007-06-05

Applicant: Kurt L. Hansen ,  Dean A. Seifert ,  Mark Thompson ,  Mike Michelsen

Inventor： Kurt L. Hansen ,  Dean A. Seifert ,  Mark Thompson ,  Mike Michelsen

IPC: G06F17/60

CPC classification number: G07F19/203 ,  G06Q20/00 ,  G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/381 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q40/02 ,  G06Q99/00 ,  G07F19/20 ,  G07F19/201

Abstract: One method involves payment of money to a recipient traveling to one or more foreign countries by entering into a remote computer money transfer information from a sender. The money transfer information comprises recipient identification information, at least one country where the money is to be received, and a payment amount in an originating currency. The money transfer information is transmitted to a host computer system. When ready to receive payment in the designated country, recipient identification information along with a request to withdraw a portion of a possible payment amount is entered into a payout computer. The recipient identification information and the request to withdraw is transmitted to a host computer system, and the requested withdrawal is provided to the recipient in the local currency.

Abstract translation: 一种方法涉及通过从发送者输入远程计算机货币转移信息向通过一个或多个外国旅行的接收者支付金钱。 货币转移信息包括收件人识别信息，要接收货币的至少一个国家和原始货币的支付金额。 汇款信息被传送到主计算机系统。 当准备在指定国家接收付款时，收件人身份信息以及提取可能的支付金额的一部分的请求被输入到支付计算机中。 接收方识别信息和撤回请求被发送到主机系统，并且以本地货币向接收方提供所请求的提款。

公开(公告)号：US20090157520A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-18

申请号：US12336853

申请日：2008-12-17

Applicant: Kenneth Algiene ,  Mark Thompson

Inventor： Kenneth Algiene ,  Mark Thompson

IPC: G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q40/02 ,  G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/14 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/202 ,  G06Q20/381 ,  G06Q20/407 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q40/04

Abstract: A method of disclosing transaction information to customers includes receiving at a host computer system a file comprising processing information. The processing information comprises a plurality of transaction categories and fee information associated with each transaction category. The method also includes receiving a message from a point-of-sale device requesting the fee information associated with at least one particular transaction category relating to a transaction with a customer and sending from the host computer system an electronic message comprising the fee information. The method further comprises displaying transaction information relating to the electronic message at the point-of-sale device and providing the customer the opportunity to cancel the transaction. The transaction may involve an exchange between at least two different forms of value.

Abstract translation: 向客户披露交易信息的方法包括在主计算机系统处接收包括处理信息的文件。 处理信息包括与每个交易类别相关联的多个交易类别和费用信息。 该方法还包括从销售点设备接收请求与客户交易相关的至少一个特定交易类别的费用信息的消息，并从主计算机系统发送包括费用信息的电子消息。 该方法还包括在销售点设备处显示与电子消息相关的交易信息，并为客户提供取消交易的机会。 该交易可能涉及至少两种不同形式的价值之间的交换。

公开(公告)号：US20090153698A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-18

申请号：US11958563

申请日：2007-12-18

Applicant: Chengwu Cui ,  Mark Lane Mayberry ,  Karl Mark Thompson

Inventor： Chengwu Cui ,  Mark Lane Mayberry ,  Karl Mark Thompson

IPC: H04N5/235

CPC classification number: H04N5/357 ,  H04N1/40056 ,  H04N5/3692

Abstract: A method for adjusting a controller of a scanner includes obtaining a scan of a predefined image. The method further includes moving the sensor-element signals of the control signal pattern generated by the controller earlier in the pattern by at least one unit and obtaining an additional scan. The obtaining and moving are repeated until a comparison of a latest additional scan to the image is worse than a comparison of a second-latest additional scan to the image. Another method obtains a noise-reducing heuristic which modifies a time parameter of a sensor-element signal. A set of repeated scans of a same scan line is obtained, noise is measured there from, the time parameter is modified by one predetermined unit, and the process repeats until the noise measured from the latest set of repeated scans is worse than that from the second-latest set of repeated scans.

Abstract translation: 用于调整扫描器的控制器的方法包括获得预定图像的扫描。 该方法进一步包括将由控制器产生的控制信号模式的传感器元件信号以模式提前至少一个单元移动，并获得附加的扫描。 重复获取和移动直到对图像的最新附加扫描的比较比对第二次附加扫描与图像的比较差。 另一种方法获得修改传感器元件信号的时间参数的降噪启发式。 获得同一扫描线的一组重复扫描，从那里测量噪声，时间参数被修改一个预定单位，并且该过程重复，直到从最新的一组重复扫描测得的噪声比来自 第二组重复扫描。

公开(公告)号：US20090063507A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US12144421

申请日：2008-06-23

Applicant: MARK THOMPSON

Inventor： MARK THOMPSON

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F16/1834

Abstract: Method and apparatus for retrieving content according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with systems for transferring data in a p2p network connecting multiple clients. Exemplary methods and apparatus may generate a catalog of multiple file segments stored in a memory accessible by computer and publish the catalog for access by the clients.

Abstract translation: 用于根据本发明的各个方面检索内容的方法和装置与用于在连接多个客户端的p2p网络中传送数据的系统相结合。 示例性方法和装置可以生成存储在计算机可访问的存储器中的多个文件段的目录，并且发布目录以供客户端访问。

公开(公告)号：US20080216603A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-11

申请号：US11683260

申请日：2007-03-07

Applicant: Anthony Mark Thompson ,  Roman Shuba ,  Peter Joel Meschter ,  Krishan Lal Luthra ,  Vikas Behrani

Inventor： Anthony Mark Thompson ,  Roman Shuba ,  Peter Joel Meschter ,  Krishan Lal Luthra ,  Vikas Behrani

IPC: C21B7/06

CPC classification number: C04B35/12 ,  C04B41/009 ,  C04B41/5007 ,  C04B41/5031 ,  C04B41/85 ,  C04B2235/3206 ,  C04B2235/3217 ,  C04B2235/3224 ,  C04B2235/3225 ,  C04B2235/3232 ,  C04B2235/3244 ,  C04B2235/3248 ,  C04B2235/3272 ,  C04B2235/3418 ,  C04B2235/3463 ,  Y10T428/249953 ,  Y10T428/249957 ,  C04B41/4539 ,  C04B41/4549 ,  C04B41/4535 ,  C04B38/00

Abstract: A treated refractory material includes a sintered porous refractory material having one or more protective materials disposed within pores of the refractory material, wherein the protective material is selected from the group consisting of aluminum oxide, chromium oxide, silica, rare earth oxides, rare earth zirconates, titanium oxide, mullite, zirconium oxide, zirconium silicate, yttrium oxide, magnesium oxide, iron oxide, and blends thereof. Methods of preparing the treated refractory material are also provided. The treated refractory material provides protection from the penetration of slag and extends the service life of the refractory.

Abstract translation: 经处理的耐火材料包括具有设置在耐火材料的孔内的一种或多种保护材料的烧结多孔耐火材料，其中保护材料选自氧化铝，氧化铬，二氧化硅，稀土氧化物，稀土锆酸盐 ，氧化钛，莫来石，氧化锆，硅酸锆，氧化钇，氧化镁，氧化铁及其混合物。 还提供了制备经处理的耐火材料的方法。 经处理的耐火材料提供了防止炉渣渗透的保护，延长了耐火材料的使用寿命。

公开(公告)号：US07421853B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-09

申请号：US11016113

申请日：2004-12-17

Applicant: Dennis Lee Shaffer ,  Russell Mark Thompson

Inventor： Dennis Lee Shaffer ,  Russell Mark Thompson

IPC: F25B1/06

CPC classification number: F25B11/00 ,  F04D27/0246 ,  F04D27/0261 ,  F05B2270/404 ,  F25B27/00 ,  F25B49/02 ,  F25B2600/0253 ,  F25B2600/2501 ,  F25B2700/195 ,  F25B2700/197 ,  Y02B30/741

Abstract: A control system and method for interactive startup and shutdown of a steam turbine driven chiller unit is provided. The chiller unit includes an integrated central control panel to control operation of both the steam turbine system and the refrigerant system. The central control panel has startup control system to assist an operator manually start the steam turbine system and the refrigerant system and a shutdown control system to assist an operator manually shutdown the steam system and the refrigerant system. Both the startup control system and the shutdown control system include logic for performing necessary protective actions and for notifying an operator when to perform required actions.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于蒸汽轮机驱动的冷却器单元的交互式启动和关闭的控制系统和方法。 冷却器单元包括集成的中央控制面板，用于控制蒸汽轮机系统和制冷剂系统的运行。 中央控制面板具有启动控制系统，以帮助操作者手动启动蒸汽轮机系统和制冷剂系统，以及关闭控制系统，以帮助操作者手动关闭蒸汽系统和制冷剂系统。 启动控制系统和关机控制系统都包括执行必要保护动作的逻辑，以及通知操作员什么时候执行所需的动作。

公开(公告)号：US07355504B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-08

申请号：US10721478

申请日：2003-11-25

Applicant: Gregory A. Graves ,  Michael Zhang ,  Daniel Chandler ,  Chi-Ming Chan ,  Shou-Mean Fang ,  Dennis Siden ,  Mark Thompson

Inventor： Gregory A. Graves ,  Michael Zhang ,  Daniel Chandler ,  Chi-Ming Chan ,  Shou-Mean Fang ,  Dennis Siden ,  Mark Thompson

IPC: H01C7/10

CPC classification number: H05K1/184 ,  H01C1/14 ,  H01C1/1406 ,  H01C7/027 ,  H01C17/06586 ,  H05K1/182 ,  H05K3/0097 ,  H05K3/3442 ,  H05K3/403 ,  H05K2201/09181 ,  H05K2201/09954 ,  H05K2201/10022 ,  H05K2201/10469 ,  H05K2201/10643 ,  H05K2201/10666 ,  Y02P70/613 ,  Y10T29/49085 ,  Y10T29/49101 ,  Y10T29/49103

Abstract: An electrical device which comprises first and second laminar electrodes and a laminar PTC resistive element sandwiched between them, the device comprising (a) a main portion which comprises a main part of the first electrode, a main part of the second electrode, and a main part of the resistive element; and (b) a first connection leg which extends away from the main portion and which comprises a first leg part of the first electrode which is integral with the main part of the first electrode, and a first leg part of the resistive element which is integral with the main part of the resistive element. Such devices can be secured to circuit boards in a variety of ways, and to elastically deformed terminals. Preferably preferred devices contain two laminar electrodes, with a PTC element between them, and a cross-conductor which passes through the thickness of the device and contacts one only of the two electrodes. The cross-conductor permits connection to both electrodes from the same side of the device, and also makes it possible to carry out the steps for preparing such devices on an assembly which corresponds to a number of individual devices, with division of the assembly as the final step.

Abstract translation: 一种电气装置，包括第一和第二层状电极和夹在它们之间的层状PTC电阻元件，所述装置包括（a）主要部分，其包括第一电极的主要部分，第二电极的主要部分和主体部分 电阻元件的一部分; 和（b）第一连接腿，其远离主要部分延伸并且包括与第一电极的主要部分成一体的第一电极的第一腿部和电阻元件的第一腿部， 与电阻元件的主要部分。 这样的装置可以以各种方式固定到电路板，并且可弹性变形的端子。 优选地，优选的装置包含两个层状电极，其间具有PTC元件，并且穿过该器件的厚度并且仅与两个电极中的一个接触的交叉导体。 交叉导体允许从设备的同一侧连接到两个电极，并且还使得可以在对应于多个单独设备的组件上执行用于准备这样的设备的步骤，将组件划分为 最后一步。

公开(公告)号：US20080016201A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-17

申请号：US11778544

申请日：2007-07-16

Applicant: Mark Thompson

Inventor： Mark Thompson

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/34 ,  H04L67/1002 ,  H04L67/1008 ,  H04L67/101 ,  H04L67/104 ,  H04L67/108 ,  H04L69/14

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a system for transferring data according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with a network configured to transfer data files among clients of the network. A client may receive a file from network, in multiple file segments from the multiple sources. The client may assemble the file segments into a proper sequence, and provide the assembled file to the file-using program.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的各个方面的用于传送数据的系统的方法和装置与被配置为在网络的客户端之间传送数据文件的网络一起操作。 客户端可以从多个来源的多个文件段中从网络接收文件。 客户端可以将文件段组合成正确的顺序，并将组装的文件提供给文件使用程序。

公开(公告)号：US20070219550A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-20

申请号：US11698807

申请日：2007-01-26

Applicant: Mark Thompson ,  Darrin Dickerson ,  Brett Bowman ,  Christopher Kelly ,  William Malecki ,  David Francischelli ,  Mark Stewart ,  Thomas Daigle ,  Douglas Gubbin ,  David Kim ,  Paul Rothstein ,  Adam Podbelski ,  Christopher Plott ,  Benjamin Yaffe

Inventor： Mark Thompson ,  Darrin Dickerson ,  Brett Bowman ,  Christopher Kelly ,  William Malecki ,  David Francischelli ,  Mark Stewart ,  Thomas Daigle ,  Douglas Gubbin ,  David Kim ,  Paul Rothstein ,  Adam Podbelski ,  Christopher Plott ,  Benjamin Yaffe

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B17/00234 ,  A61B1/0055 ,  A61B17/0218 ,  A61B18/1482 ,  A61B90/30 ,  A61B2017/003 ,  A61B2017/00367 ,  A61B2017/320044 ,  A61B2090/0811

Abstract: A device for dissecting tissue and/or guidance of a second device to a desired physiological location, the device comprising: an elongate shaft comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the distal portion comprises a plurality of segments that articulate with respect to one another; and a handle attached to the proximal portion of the shaft, wherein the handle comprises controls for articulating the plurality of segments of the distal portion of the shaft with respect to one another. A system for dissecting tissue and/or guiding a medical device to a desired physiological location.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将第二装置的组织和/或引导解剖到期望的生理位置的装置，所述装置包括：细长轴，其包括近端部分和远侧部分，其中所述远端部分包括多个相对于一个 另一个; 以及附接到所述轴的近侧部分的手柄，其中所述手柄包括用于相对于彼此铰接所述轴的远侧部分的所述多个段的控制。 一种用于将组织切割和/或将医疗装置引导到所需生理位置的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20070151790A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11300892

申请日：2005-12-15

Applicant: Mark Thompson ,  Frank Thompson ,  Michael Gapski

Inventor： Mark Thompson ,  Frank Thompson ,  Michael Gapski

IPC: B60K23/08

CPC classification number: B60K23/0808 ,  B60K28/165 ,  B60W2520/263

Abstract: An on-demand four wheel drive system for a vehicle having a front drive train, a rear drive train, and a transfer case. The system includes a sensor system operable to detect the speed of the front drive train and the speed of the rear drive train. The system also includes a controller operable to cause the transfer case to supply input torque to the front drive train and the rear drive train when the sensor system detects that the speed of the rear drive train exceeds the speed of the front drive train by a predetermined amount. The controller is further operable to cause the transfer case to limit the amount of input torque supplied to the front drive train when the sensor system detects that the speed of the front drive train exceeds the speed of the rear drive train.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有前传动系，后传动系和转运壳的车辆的按需四轮驱动系统。 该系统包括可操作以检测前传动系的速度和后传动系的速度的传感器系统。 该系统还包括控制器，其可操作以在传感器系统检测到后驱动系的速度超过前传动系的速度达预定的速度时，使传送箱向前传动系和后传动系提供输入扭矩 量。 当传感器系统检测到前传动系的速度超过后传动系的速度时，控制器进一步可操作地使传送箱限制供给前传动系的输入转矩的量。