Patents by Inventor Charles A. Banks

Charles A. Banks 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: 20240155814
    Abstract: Data storage systems may include a chassis with a first end and a second end. One or more fans may be positioned at the first end of the chassis. At least one storage media device may be positioned inside the chassis and behind the at least one fan relative to the first end of the chassis. A carrier including a frame may be coupled to the at least one storage media device, where the frame includes an elongated member extending away from the storage media device toward the first end of the chassis. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Odie Banks Killen, JR., John Albert Bauer, JR., Daniel Joseph Gregory, Charles Christoper Hill, Xin Wang, Kenneth Dale Van Antwerp, JR.
  • Patent number: 11465156
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of waste processing. The method comprises separating waste into at least two parts, comprising: (i) mainly food waste (fines) and (ii) mainly paper and other recyclable material (overs). The overs are pulped and washed to obtain a cellulose-rich biomass and the fines are optionally processed separately to recover a cellulose-rich biomass and the cellulose-rich biomass from both the fines and the overs may be combined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: FIBERIGHT LIMITED
    Inventors: Charles Banks, Nicholas Mark Thompson, Dhivya Jyoti Puri, Peter Speller, Craig Stuart-Paul
  • Publication number: 20180361394
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of waste processing. The method comprises separating waste into at least two parts, comprising: (i) mainly food waste (fines) and (ii) mainly paper and other recyclable material (overs). The overs are pulped and washed to obtain a cellulose-rich biomass and the fines are optionally processed separately to recover a cellulose-rich biomass and the cellulose-rich biomass from both the fines and the overs may be combined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: FIBERIGHT LIMITED
    Inventors: Charles BANKS, Nicholas Mark THOMPSON, Dhivya Jyoti PURI, Peter SPELLER, Craig STUART-PAUL
  • Patent number: 8895931
    Abstract: The invention comprises an apparatus comprising a water-proof housing assembly comprising a housing (20) and a display panel (10, 32), and incorporating an enclosure (30) containing electrical apparatus, wherein said display panel is formed from a clear material (16) encapsulating a visual display (12) and/or a light-source (34) and said apparatus is capable of operating in water at a pressure of at least 300 bar without ingress of water into the enclosure. The apparatus may be used as an instrument or a lighting unit in sub-sea environments. The invention comprises further a light-source attachment for a powered apparatus comprising a light source embedded within a block of clear material (16) and means for mounting said block on the powered apparatus such that a connector connects the light source to a power source within the powered apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Matthey PLC
    Inventors: Geoffrey Stuart Howe, David Charles Banks
  • Publication number: 20130168554
    Abstract: The invention comprises an apparatus comprising a water-proof housing assembly comprising a housing (20) and a display panel (10, 32), and incorporating an enclosure (30) containing electrical apparatus, wherein said display panel is formed from a clear material (16) encapsulating a visual display (12) and/or a light-source (34) and said apparatus is capable of operating in water at a pressure of at least 300 bar without ingress of water into the enclosure. The apparatus may be used as an instrument or a lighting unit in sub-sea environments. The invention comprises further a light-source attachment for a powered apparatus comprising a light source embedded within a block of clear material (16) and means for mounting said block on the powered apparatus such that a connector connects the light source to a power source within the powered apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC
    Inventors: Geoffrey Stuart Howe, David Charles Banks
  • Patent number: 5425659
    Abstract: A module for use in a multiple electrical outlet strip, and the strip itself, are provided which are easy to assemble, in which the components are positively held in place, and which may be constructed of a wide variety of materials. The module includes first and second integral molded plastic components which receive positive, negative, and ground bus bars within them, the bus bars being positively held in place by projections formed on the first and second molded components. The ends of the bus bars are connected to electrical wires. The first and second module components are held together by screws. The electrical outlet receptacles formed by the module are inserted into receiving openings in the top part of a casing for an electrical outlet strip. The top and bottom portions of the casing normally are of metal. The module is held to the upper portion of the casing by screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Assignee: SL Waber, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles A. Banks
  • Patent number: 4493515
    Abstract: A cased electrical component, such as a multiple electrical outlet strip, has a greatly simplified construction. A single structure provides for passage of an electrical cord through the metal casing and grounding of the electrical component within the casing to the casing. The casing over and base are attached together with a simple snap-action provided by interfering projections and openings formed on cooperating portions of the base and cover. Temporary mounting openings are formed directly in the base, and a stiff sheet of plastic material is disposed between the base and the electrical component to prevent access to the electrical component through the temporary mounting openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1985
    Assignee: SL Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles A. Banks