Patents by Inventor Alan Burgess
Alan Burgess 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).
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Publication number: 20240149004Abstract: A portable oxygen concentrator designed for medical use where the adsorbent beds, are designed to be replaced by a patient. The concentrator is designed so that the power supply and adsorbent bed mount is one module and the compressor and air filter are part of another module configured to provide a unitary cooling and air supply system. Replacement beds may be installed easily by patients, and all gas seals will function properly after installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Brenton Alan Taylor, Peter Hansen, John Russell Stump, Patrick Fitzlindon Burgess, Daniel Wayne Chin
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Publication number: 20240140665Abstract: A container comprises: (i) a hydrogen generating means comprising an active material arranged to generate molecular hydrogen on reaction with moisture; (ii) a catalyst capable of catalyzing a reaction between molecular hydrogen and molecular oxygen; and (iii) a barrier means for restricting passage of small organic molecules from a product contained, in use, in the container, to the catalyst associated with a closure or body wall of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2021Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: MARK RULE, Heather BURIK, Alan BARCON, Andrew ELKIN, Adrian CHRMICHAEL, Steve Burgess TATTUM
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Patent number: 11912447Abstract: An automated syringe handling system that will safely, securely, and quickly assemble syringes or other medical devices under controlled/sterile conditions while maintaining the syringes in a stable orientation and eliminating unnecessary operator contact with the syringes and working area.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignees: University of South Carolina, Nephron PhaInventors: John Michael Cutler, John Perry Diamond, Ramy Harik, William Sickinger, Jr., Jon Alan Burgess, Luther Joey Vann, Jr., Charles Gainey, Jr.
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Publication number: 20220371756Abstract: An automated syringe handling system that will safely, securely, and quickly assemble syringes or other medical devices under controlled/sterile conditions while maintaining the syringes in a stable orientation and eliminating unnecessary operator contact with the syringes and working area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2020Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicants: University of South Carolina, Nephron Pharmaceuticals CorporationInventors: John Michael Cutler, John Perry Diamond, Ramy Harik, William Sickinger, Jon Alan Burgess, Luther Joey Vann, Charles Gainey
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Patent number: 8237306Abstract: A control system for a pneumatically operated mast has a first control, a second control, and a positioning member. A first serial link communicates the first control with the second control. A second serial link communicates the second control with the positioning member. A relay system communicates with the first and second control and the positioning member. The relay system accommodates a 12 voltage or 24 voltage source.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: The Will-Burt CompanyInventors: Scott Alan Burgess, Jerry Albert Christensen, Michael Allen Bohurjak
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Publication number: 20110280001Abstract: A control system for a pneumatically operated mast has a first control, a second control, and a positioning member. A first serial link communicates the first control with the second control. A second serial link communicates the second control with the positioning member. A relay system communicates with the first and second control and the positioning member. The relay system accommodates a 12 voltage or 24 voltage source.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: Scott Alan Burgess, Jerry Albert Christensen, Michael Allen Bohurjak
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Patent number: 8057721Abstract: A resin infusion mold tool system for use in a vacuum assisted resin transfer molding process with a subsequent pressure bleed step. The mold tool system includes a mold assembly having an outer mold line tool connected to resin supply lines and supplying resin to the preform. A plurality of inner mold line tools form a hard interface with the inner mold line of the fiber preform and are held to within tight tolerances by an external locating fixture. Excess resin is drawn out of the fiber preform using a vacuum bag connected to vacuum lines and disposed over the inner mold line tools but not between the tools and the fiber preform. The mold assembly is placed in an autoclave, the resin supply lines are detached and the autoclave pressurized to bleed additional resin out of the preform to raise the fiber volume of the composite structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Patrick J. Thrash, Roger Alan Burgess, Alan M. Markus
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Patent number: 7989979Abstract: A control system for a pneumatically operated mast has a first control, a second control, and a positioning member. A first serial link communicates the first control with the second control. A second serial link communicates the second control with the positioning member. A relay system communicates with the first and second control and the positioning member. The relay system accommodates a 12 voltage or 24 voltage source.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2004Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: The Will-Burt CompanyInventors: Scott Alan Burgess, Jerry Albert Christensen, Michael Allen Bohurjak
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Publication number: 20100276828Abstract: A resin infusion mold tool system for use in a vacuum assisted resin transfer molding process with a subsequent pressure bleed step. The mold tool system includes a mold assembly having an outer mold line tool connected to resin supply lines and supplying resin to the preform. A plurality of inner mold line tools form a hard interface with the inner mold line of the fiber preform and are held to within tight tolerances by an external locating fixture. Excess resin is drawn out of the fiber preform using a vacuum bag connected to vacuum lines and disposed over the inner mold line tools but not between the tools and the fiber preform. The mold assembly is placed in an autoclave, the resin supply lines are detached and the autoclave pressurized to bleed additional resin out of the preform to raise the fiber volume of the composite structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Patrick J. Thrash, Roger Alan Burgess, Alan M. Markus
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Publication number: 20100092842Abstract: A method for making a densified ceramic layer comprises plasma spraying a layer of the ceramic onto a substrate; spin-coating the plasma-sprayed layer with a sol, and firing the spin-coated ceramic layer. The method may be applied in producing layers of yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) having application as electrolyte layers for solid oxide fuel cells or thermal barrier coatings, for example. The firing may be performed at a relatively low temperature such as 650° C. or even below. A method for enhancing electrochemical properties of an interface involving a layer of YSZ or other ceramic comprises spin-coating or otherwise impregnating the layer with a sol and heating the spin-coated layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicants: THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, NORTHWEST METTECH CORPORATIONInventors: Lars Rose, Olivera Kesler, Alan Burgess, Zhaolin Tang
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Patent number: 7600945Abstract: A cladding section for mounting upon an elongate member and suppressing vortex induced vibration of it, the cladding section being formed of plastics sheet shaped to define two or more parallel, part tubular portions having respective vortex induced vibration suppression features, material joining neighboring part tubular sections being sufficiently pliant to allow the cladding section to be re-configured from a quasi-flat state to a state in which it forms a tube for receiving the elongate member. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing a cladding section for mounting upon an elongate underwater member and suppressing vortex induced vibration of it, the method including thermoforming the cladding section in one piece.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2004Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Trelleborg CRP LimitedInventor: Alan Burgess
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Publication number: 20080233332Abstract: A thermal insulation material, and a method for its manufacture, in which the material is suited to underwater use. The material includes a matrix 20 of cured polymer material, most preferably polyurethane, in which are embedded insulation bodies 10 each including a core 12 of foamed material and an outer structural plastics layer 14. The materials and the manufacturing conditions are chosen such that temperatures within the low density bodies during manufacture are not sufficient to destroy the foamed cores.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2004Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: CRP Group LimitedInventor: Alan Burgess
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Patent number: 7413695Abstract: A resin infusion mold tool system for use in a vacuum assisted resin transfer molding process with a subsequent pressure bleed step. The mold tool system includes a mold assembly having an outer mold line tool connected to resin supply lines and supplying resin to the preform. A plurality of inner mold line tools form a hard interface with the inner mold line of the fiber preform and are held to within tight tolerances by an external locating fixture. Excess resin is drawn out of the fiber preform using a vacuum bag connected to vacuum lines and disposed over the inner mold line tools but not between the tools and the fiber preform. The mold assembly is placed in an autoclave, the resin supply lines are detached and the autoclave pressurized to bleed additional resin out of the preform to raise the fiber volume of the composite structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2004Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Patrick J. Thrash, Roger Alan Burgess, Alan M. Markus
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Publication number: 20070231077Abstract: A cladding section for mounting upon an elongate member and suppressing vortex induced vibration of it, the cladding section being formed of plastics sheet shaped to define two or more parallel, part tubular portions having respective vortex induced vibration suppression features, material joining neighbouring part tubular sections being sufficiently pliant to allow the cladding section to be re-configured from a quasi-flat state to a state in which it forms a tube for receiving the elongate member. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing a cladding section for mounting upon an elongate underwater member and suppressing vortex induced vibration of it, the method including thermoforming the cladding section in one piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2004Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: Trelleborg CRP LimitedInventor: Alan Burgess
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Patent number: 6896841Abstract: A method of forming a unitary, composite structural member, and a member formed in accordance with the process. The process involves stitching a plurality of warp knit panel sections together to generally form a plurality of independent panel sections. The sections are placed within the dies of a molding tool such that a rib portion of each section aligns. Inflatable bladders are then slipped into voids formed in between the various panel sections of the assembly. The bladders are inflated to hold with one another. Resin is then infused into the panels that make up the assembly. The assembly is then cured. When the panels are removed from the molding tool a unitary, complexly shaped, composite structural member is formed.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2003Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Alexander Velicki, Patrick Joseph Thrash, Roger Alan Burgess, Cole Standish
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Patent number: 6840750Abstract: A resin infusion mold tool system for use in a vacuum assisted resin transfer molding process with a subsequent pressure bleed step. The mold tool system includes a mold assembly having an outer mold line tool connected to resin supply lines and supplying resin to the preform. A plurality of inner mold line tools form a hard interface with the inner mold line of the fiber preform and are held to within tight tolerances by an external locating fixture. Excess resin is drawn out of the fiber preform using a vacuum bag connected to vacuum lines and disposed over the inner mold line tools but not between the tools and the fiber preform. The mold assembly is placed in an autoclave, the resin supply lines are detached and the autoclave pressurized to bleed additional resin out of the preform to raise the fiber volume of the composite structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2001Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Patrick J. Thrash, Roger Alan Burgess, Alan M. Markus
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Publication number: 20040183227Abstract: A method of forming a unitary, composite structural member, and a member formed in accordance with the process. The process involves stitching a plurality of warp knit panel sections together to generally form a plurality of independent panel sections. The sections are placed within the dies of a molding tool such that a rib portion of each section aligns. Inflatable bladders are then slipped into voids formed in between the various panel sections of the assembly. The bladders are inflated to hold the panel sections in the shape of the final product and to hold the rib portions in contact with one another. Resin is then infused into the panels that make up the assembly. The assembly is then cured. When the panels are removed from the molding tool a unitary, complexly shaped, composite structural member is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: Alexander Velicki, Patrick Joseph Thrash, Roger Alan Burgess, Cole Standish
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Publication number: 20040135294Abstract: A resin infusion mold tool system for use in a vacuum assisted resin transfer molding process with a subsequent pressure bleed step. The mold tool system includes a mold assembly having an outer mold line tool connected to resin supply lines and supplying resin to the preform. A plurality of inner mold line tools form a hard interface with the inner mold line of the fiber preform and are held to within tight tolerances by an external locating fixture. Excess resin is drawn out of the fiber preform using a vacuum bag connected to vacuum lines and disposed over the inner mold line tools but not between the tools and the fiber preform. The mold assembly is placed in an autoclave, the resin supply lines are detached and the autoclave pressurized to bleed additional resin out of the preform to raise the fiber volume of the composite structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2004Publication date: July 15, 2004Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Patrick J. Thrash, Roger Alan Burgess, Alan M. Markus
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Patent number: 6651014Abstract: An apparatus for the automated measurement and recording of the electrical resistivity of a semiconductor boule or ingot using the method of four probes has a four point boule support grid is provided adjacent to the home position of a four tip probe which is equipped with three axis linear mobility, rotational capability, and computer control, to provide automated mapping and testing of an “as grown” or ground semiconductor boule with cropped ends, for obtaining and recording resistivity data.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2002Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: G.T. Equipment Technologies, IncInventors: Mohan Chandra, David M. Darling, L. Dolan Roman, Carl P. Chartier, Glen Alan Burgess
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Publication number: 20020185785Abstract: A resin infusion mold tool system for use in a vacuum assisted resin transfer molding process with a subsequent pressure bleed step. The mold tool system includes a mold assembly having an outer mold line tool connected to resin supply lines and supplying resin to the preform. A plurality of inner mold line tools form a hard interface with the inner mold line of the fiber preform and are held to within tight tolerances by an external locating fixture. Excess resin is drawn out of the fiber preform using a vacuum bag connected to vacuum lines and disposed over the inner mold line tools but not between the tools and the fiber preform. The mold assembly is placed in an autoclave, the resin supply lines are detached and the autoclave pressurized to bleed additional resin out of the preform to raise the fiber volume of the composite structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2001Publication date: December 12, 2002Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Patrick J. Thrash, Roger Alan Burgess, Alan M. Markus