Patents by Inventor James Wallis
James Wallis 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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Patent number: 11941550Abstract: The present systems, devices, and methods relate to managing shared vehicle access. Vehicle access can be provided to a candidate user based on whether the user is included in a list of at least one user associated with a respective virtual key. Virtual keys can be created, or lists of at least one user can be updated to include the candidate user, to in turn provide vehicle access. Virtual keys can be stored in a plurality of virtual key slots, with vehicle access being provided based on a virtual key stored in an active key slot. Status reports can be sent to a reservation management device, for updating virtual keys or lists of at least one user.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Geotab Inc.Inventors: Thomas James Wallis, Benjamin John Gordon Gaffney
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Patent number: 11915165Abstract: The present systems, devices, and methods relate to managing shared vehicle access. Vehicle access can be provided to a candidate user based on whether the user is included in a list of at least one user associated with a respective virtual key. Virtual keys can be created, or lists of at least one user can be updated to include the candidate user, to in turn provide vehicle access. Virtual keys can be stored in a plurality of virtual key slots, with vehicle access being provided based on a virtual key stored in an active key slot. Status reports can be sent to a reservation management device, for updating virtual keys or lists of at least one user.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Geotab Inc.Inventors: Thomas James Wallis, Benjamin John Gordon Gaffney
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Publication number: 20230373438Abstract: To utilize a shared vehicle, a user can request access to the vehicle, which results in the generation of a virtual key. The virtual key is provided to a plurality of different devices, such as a vehicle device at the vehicle, and a user device in the possession of the user. Access to the vehicle can be granted and maintained by verification of the virtual key against data from an identification device at the vehicle, or from the user device. In this way, multiple options for vehicle access are available to the user, which increases flexibility and user-friendliness.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Benjamin John Gordon Gaffney, Thomas James Wallis
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Patent number: 11787367Abstract: To utilize a shared vehicle, a user can request access to the vehicle, which results in the generation of a virtual key. The virtual key is provided to a plurality of different devices, such as a vehicle device at the vehicle, and a user device in the possession of the user. Access to the vehicle can be granted and maintained by verification of the virtual key against data from an identification device at the vehicle, or from the user device. In this way, multiple options for vehicle access are available to the user, which increases flexibility and user-friendliness.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Geotab Inc.Inventors: Benjamin John Gordon Gaffney, Thomas James Wallis
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Publication number: 20230252364Abstract: The present systems, devices, and methods relate to managing shared vehicle access. Vehicle access can be provided to a candidate user based on whether the user is included in a list of at least one user associated with a respective virtual key. Virtual keys can be created, or lists of at least one user can be updated to include the candidate user, to in turn provide vehicle access. Virtual keys can be stored in a plurality of virtual key slots, with vehicle access being provided based on a virtual key stored in an active key slot. Status reports can be sent to a reservation management device, for updating virtual keys or lists of at least one user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Thomas James Wallis, Benjamin John Gordon Gaffney
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Publication number: 20230252365Abstract: The present systems, devices, and methods relate to managing shared vehicle access. Vehicle access can be provided to a candidate user based on whether the user is included in a list of at least one user associated with a respective virtual key. Virtual keys can be created, or lists of at least one user can be updated to include the candidate user, to in turn provide vehicle access. Virtual keys can be stored in a plurality of virtual key slots, with vehicle access being provided based on a virtual key stored in an active key slot. Status reports can be sent to a reservation management device, for updating virtual keys or lists of at least one user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Thomas James Wallis, Benjamin John Gordon Gaffney
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Publication number: 20230252366Abstract: The present systems, devices, and methods relate to managing shared vehicle access. Vehicle access can be provided to a candidate user based on whether the user is included in a list of at least one user associated with a respective virtual key. Virtual keys can be created, or lists of at least one user can be updated to include the candidate user, to in turn provide vehicle access. Virtual keys can be stored in a plurality of virtual key slots, with vehicle access being provided based on a virtual key stored in an active key slot. Status reports can be sent to a reservation management device, for updating virtual keys or lists of at least one user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Thomas James Wallis, Benjamin John Gordon Gaffney
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Publication number: 20230252367Abstract: The present systems, devices, and methods relate to managing shared vehicle access. Vehicle access can be provided to a candidate user based on whether the user is included in a list of at least one user associated with a respective virtual key. Virtual keys can be created, or lists of at least one user can be updated to include the candidate user, to in turn provide vehicle access. Virtual keys can be stored in a plurality of virtual key slots, with vehicle access being provided based on a virtual key stored in an active key slot. Status reports can be sent to a reservation management device, for updating virtual keys or lists of at least one user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Thomas James Wallis, Benjamin John Gordon Gaffney
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Patent number: 11657338Abstract: The present systems, devices, and methods relate to managing shared vehicle access. Vehicle access can be provided to a candidate user based on whether the user is included in a list of at least one user associated with a respective virtual key. Virtual keys can be created, or lists of at least one user can be updated to include the candidate user, to in turn provide vehicle access. Virtual keys can be stored in a plurality of virtual key slots, with vehicle access being provided based on a virtual key stored in an active key slot. Status reports can be sent to a reservation management device, for updating virtual keys or lists of at least one user.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2022Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Geotab Inc.Inventors: Thomas James Wallis, Benjamin John Gordon Gaffney
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Publication number: 20230131651Abstract: The present systems, devices, and methods relate to managing shared vehicle access. Vehicle access can be provided to a candidate user based on whether the user is included in a list of at least one user associated with a respective virtual key. Virtual keys can be created, or lists of at least one user can be updated to include the candidate user, to in turn provide vehicle access. Virtual keys can be stored in a plurality of virtual key slots, with vehicle access being provided based on a virtual key stored in an active key slot. Status reports can be sent to a reservation management device, for updating virtual keys or lists of at least one user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Thomas James Wallis, Benjamin John Gordon Gaffney
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Patent number: 9694438Abstract: A method of manufacturing a hollow component, such as a fan blade for a gas turbine engine, includes the steps of: (a) providing first and second panels and a membrane; (b) providing a stop-off material on at least one of the first and second panels and the membrane to define regions where no diffusion bonding is to take place; (c) assembling the panels and the membrane together so the membrane is between the panels; (d) diffusion bonding the panels and the membrane together. The method is such that when assembled in step (c) the membrane does not extend to at least one edge of the first and second panels, so that in that region the first and second panels are diffusion bonded directly to each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE plcInventors: Ian John Andrews, Michael James Wallis, Ian Fearn
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Publication number: 20160289647Abstract: Transgenic eukaryotic (animal, plant and fungal) cells and organisms that contain decreased levels of saturated fatty acids are provided. The transgenic eukaryotic cells and organisms have been genetically engineered to contain and express heterologous prokaryotic enzymes with enhanced desaturase activity. Products made by or from the cells and organisms are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: John A. BROWSE, Shuangyi BAI, James WALLIS
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Publication number: 20150110637Abstract: A method of manufacturing a hollow component, such as a fan blade for a gas turbine engine, includes the steps of: (a) providing first and second panels and a membrane; (b) providing a stop-off material on at least one of the first and second panels and the membrane to define regions where no diffusion bonding is to take place; (c) assembling the panels and the membrane together so the membrane is between the panels; (d) diffusion bonding the panels and the membrane together. The method is such that when assembled in step (c) the membrane does not extend to at least one edge of the first and second panels, so that in that region the first and second panels are diffusion bonded directly to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Ian John ANDREWS, Michael James WALLIS, Ian FEARN
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Patent number: 7970523Abstract: A torque estimator is disclosed for estimating torque on a machine. A computer system may include a torque estimator module located on the machine. The torque estimator module may be configured to receive a plurality of engine parameters, receive a drivetrain component parameter, determine an estimated torque value at the drivetrain component based on the plurality of engine parameters and the drivetrain component parameter. The computer system also may include an analysis module located on the machine. The analysis module may be configured to receive the estimated torque value and the drivetrain component parameter, and update a histogram data structure based on the estimated torque value and the drivetrain component parameter. The analysis module may also be configured to evaluate the histogram data structure in order to determine if excessive torque is being applied to a drivetrain component.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Michael James Wallis, Paul Alan Ring, Giles Kent Sorrells, Conrad Gene Grembowicz, Jason Edward Carter
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Publication number: 20090191381Abstract: Provision of component structures with line core elements are known but enhancing beyond a certain level of stiffness for impact resistance is difficult in view of manufacturing tolerances and bond region ratios. By providing discontinuous core elements 102, 32, 42 with through bonding creating gaps 39, 49 between them, bond regions 36, 46 are created. In such circumstances enhancement of local impact or load resistance through achieving specific desired support about the bond regions 46 can be achieved whilst remaining flexible (elastic) enough to resist cracking due to high cycle fatigue. In such circumstances within a structure 101, 41 both continuous core elements 40 and discontinuous core elements 42 can be provided and formed by simple plastic deformation in a single process whilst maintaining manufacturing tolerances and acceptability with regard to bond formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: ROLLS -ROYCE PLCInventors: Michael James Wallis, Philip Richard Kelk
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Patent number: 7493482Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for automatically configuring an information management system of a work machine. A configuration method for an information management system includes requesting configuration data associated with one or more control modules. The method also includes receiving the configuration data associated with the one or more control modules in response to the request. The method further includes updating an information management system based on the received configuration data, wherein the update defines one or more operating parameters associated with the information management system.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2005Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Paul Alan Ring, Michael James Wallis, Stuart Clayton Johnson
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Publication number: 20060284033Abstract: The T-Post Sign Holder is comprised of a t-post receptacle and a sign support. The t-post receptacle is integrally formed to the sign support and the sign support is structurally reinforced onto the t-post receptacle via support webs. The use of the invention is relatively simple: the user slides the invention over the top of a t-post engaging the t-post into the t-post receptacle. The t-post receptacle is comprised of two internal channels into which the flanges of a standard t-post may engage. The user then mounts his sign onto the sign support using fasteners through a plurality of fastener holes formed by the sign support or using adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2006Publication date: December 21, 2006Inventor: James Wallis
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Publication number: 20060090221Abstract: The amino acid and nucleic acid sequences of a ?5-desaturase enzyme and a ?8-desaturase enzyme are disclosed. The nucleic acid sequences can be used to design recombinant DNA constructs and vectors. These vectors can then be used to transform various organisms, including for example, plants and yeast. The transformed organisms will then produce polyunsaturated fatty acids. The amino acid sequences are useful for generating enzyme-specific antibodies that are useful for identifying the desaturases.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2004Publication date: April 27, 2006Inventors: John Browse, James Wallis, Jennifer Watts
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Patent number: 5087379Abstract: Processes and apparatus for treatment of flowing slurries of particulate material mixed in liquid employ a wide, elongated downwardly-slanted, metal tray with upturned edge flanges, cable-suspended for unrestrained vibratory flexing and undulation. The tray is provided with a plurality of ultrasonic transducers mounted on its underside, and the flowing slurry is delivered to the upper tray end, flowing lengthwise down the tray in a shallow flowing sheet. Ultrasonic vibratory energy coupled through the tray to the flowing slurry has a "microscopic scrubbing" action on all particles and agglomerates, breaking the surface tension on the particle, cleaning particle surfaces, and separating different constituent particles and coatings of gels, slimes, algae, clay or mud. Mixtures of fine particles of coal or other valuable minerals with ash, clay, rock or sand particles are separated with unexpected efficiency by these techniques.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1990Date of Patent: February 11, 1992Assignee: Lewis CorporationInventors: William E. Morton, Harold V. Fairbanks, James Wallis, Raymond L. Hunicke, Joseph Krenicki
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Patent number: 4919807Abstract: Processes and apparatus for treatment of flowing slurries of particulate material mixed in liquid employ a wide, elongated downwardly-slanted, metal tray with upturned edge flanges, cable-suspended for unrestrained vibratory flexing and undulation. The tray is provided with a plurality of ultrasonic transducers mounted on its underside, and the flowing slurry is delivered to the upper tray end, flowing lengthwise down the tray in a shallow flowing sheet. Ultrasonic vibratory energy coupled through the tray to the flowing slurry has a "microscopic scrubbing" action on all particles and agglomerates, breaking the surface tension on the particle, cleaning particle surfaces, and separating different constituent particles and coatings of gels, slimes, algae, clay or mud. Mixtures of fine particles of coal or other valuable minerals with ash, clay, rock or sand particles are separated with unexpected efficiency by these techniques.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1988Date of Patent: April 24, 1990Assignee: Heritage Industries, Inc.Inventors: William E. Morton, Harold V. Fairbanks, James Wallis, Raymond L. Hunicke, Joseph Krenicki