Dr. William E. Thornton

Pattern 1

Seen used in 1963, 1966 and 1968.

Thornton Autopen pattern 1
Thornton Autopen pattern 1 example

Pattern 2

Very similar to the above pattern, but apparently not just a variation of the above pattern. The tail of the final "n" is the most obvious difference. Current in 1968.

Thornton Autopen pattern 2
Thornton Autopen pattern 2 example