Patents by Inventor John A. Jones
John A. Jones 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: 10991255Abstract: Providing an open interface to a navigation system is provided herein. A single partition (or more than one partition) of a partitioned operating system can be utilized to provide connectivity between a navigation system and one or more user equipment devices. Thus, the navigation system and the one or more user equipment devices can be communicatively coupled via the at least one partition. Further, a Software Development Kit (SDK) can be configured to enable bi-directional communication between the navigation system and the one or more user equipment devices. In addition, the SDK can provide security for the navigation system when communicating with the one or more user equipment devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Joachim Karl Ulf Hochwarth, Kevin John Jones
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Patent number: 10959503Abstract: A robust and ergonomic fluid dispenser (1) suitable for dispensing cosmetic compositions and comprising a cylindrical outer body, an upper section having a domed applicator surface, a cylindrical lower section that forms a protective cover for a refill cartridge (13), a rotatable actuator collar (4), an axially mobile pump housing (6) carrying a pump engine inside, the rotatable actuator collar (4) and axially mobile pump housing (6) interacting by means of a cam track on one and a cam follower on the other, the pump housing (6) being reversibly attached to the refill cartridge (13), the cam follower (7) on the pump housing (6) rising on rotation of the actuator collar (4) in a first direction and thereby lifting the pump housing (6) and the refill cartridge (13) to a raised position and actuating the pump engine, the cam follower (7) on the pump housing (6) falling on rotation of the actuator collar (4) in a second direction to a rest position and thereby lowering the pump housing (6) and the refill cartridgType: GrantFiled: May 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Simon Lewis Bilton, Timothy John Taylor Davies, Christopher John Jones
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Patent number: 10894263Abstract: An aerosol dispenser comprising a pressurised aerosol can and a closure comprising an aerosol valve held within a retention chassis, the retention chassis being associated with a flexible sealing collar designed to radially surround the retention chassis and to seal against the edge of an opening in the aerosol can, wherein the retention chassis is axially moveable relative to the sealing collar and wherein the sealing collar is of outer diameter greater than the inner diameter of the opening in the aerosol can and is sufficiently flexible to flex through the opening in the aerosol can when the retention chassis is in a first axial position relative to the sealing collar and wherein the sealing collar is firmly held against the edge of the opening in the aerosol can when the retention chassis is in a second axial position relative to the sealing collar.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2016Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Butler, Timothy John Taylor Davies, Christopher John Jones, Timothy Christopher Stubbs, Andrew Gordon Wallace
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Publication number: 20200324306Abstract: A robust and ergonomic fluid dispenser (1) suitable for dispensing cosmetic compositions and comprising a cylindrical outer body, an upper section having a domed applicator surface, a cylindrical lower section that forms a protective cover for a refill cartridge (13), a rotatable actuator collar (4), an axially mobile pump housing (6) carrying a pump engine inside, the rotatable actuator collar (4) and axially mobile pump housing (6) interacting by means of a cam track on one and a cam follower on the other, the pump housing (6) being reversibly attached to the refill cartridge (13), the cam follower (7) on the pump housing (6) rising on rotation of the actuator collar (4) in a first direction and thereby lifting the pump housing (6) and the refill cartridge (13) to a raised position and actuating the pump engine, the cam follower (7) on the pump housing (6) falling on rotation of the actuator collar (4) in a second direction to a rest position and thereby lowering the pump housing (6) and the refill cartridgType: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2017Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Simon Lewis Bilton, Timothy John Taylor Davies, Christopher John Jones
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Publication number: 20200231226Abstract: An aerodynamic fairing assembly for attachment to a trailer of a tractor-trailer. The aerodynamic fairing assembly may comprise a front skirt fairing and a movable skirt fairing that is configures to move forward and rearward along the length of the trailer. The front skirt faring and movable skirt fairing are coupled to the trailer by one or more mounting brackets.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Richard P. Senatro, Christian Lee, Daniel J. McCormack, John Jones
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Publication number: 20200188945Abstract: An aerosol dispenser (1) comprising a pressurised aerosol can (2) and a closure (3) comprising an aerosol valve (4) held within a retention chassis (5), said retention chassis (5) being associated with a flexible sealing collar (6) designed to radially surround the retention chassis (5) and to seal against the edge of an opening (7) in the aerosol can (2), wherein the retention chassis (5) is axially moveable relative to the sealing collar (6) and wherein the sealing collar (6) is of outer 7A diameter greater than the inner diameter of the opening (7) in the aerosol can (2) and is sufficiently flexible to flex through the opening (7) in the aerosol can (2) when the retention chassis (5) is in a first axial position relative to the sealing collar (6) and wherein the sealing collar (6) is firmly held 2 against the edge (7) of the opening (8) in the aerosol can (2) when the retention chassis (5) is in a second axial position relative to the sealing collar (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2016Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Joseph BUTLER, Timothy John Taylor DAVIES, Christopher John JONES, Timothy Christopher STUBBS, Andrew Gordon WALLACE
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Publication number: 20200037159Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for authenticating a device with a wireless access point. The method includes receiving an audio signal at the device via a microphone; processing the audio signal to extract a code; using the code to authenticate the device, at least in part, with the wireless access point; and in response to the authentication, providing access to one or more network Services to the device via the wireless access point. A system and software are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2018Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Daniel John JONES, James Andrew NESFIELD
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Publication number: 20190311632Abstract: Providing an open interface to a navigation system is provided herein. A single partition (or more than one partition) of a partitioned operating system can be utilized to provide connectivity between a navigation system and one or more user equipment devices. Thus, the navigation system and the one or more user equipment devices can be communicatively coupled via the at least one partition. Further, a Software Development Kit (SDK) can be configured to enable bi-directional communication between the navigation system and the one or more user equipment devices. In addition, the SDK can provide security for the navigation system when communicating with the one or more user equipment devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Joachim Karl Ulf Hochwarth, Kevin John Jones
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Patent number: 10427859Abstract: A dispenser (1) suitable for delivery of a cream, gel or soft solid composition comprising: (vi) a convex applicator surface (6) at an upper end; (vii) a replaceable cartridge (12) containing a composition to be dispensed; (viii) a passageway between the cartridge and the applicator surface; (ix) a drive mechanism for forcing the composition from the cartridge through the passageway and onto the applicator surface; and (x) an outer body (3) containing features (ii) to (iv); the drive mechanism comprising a dial unit (4) and a plunger (47), rotation of the dial unit (4) in a first direction advancing the plunger (47) axially upwards, the plunger (47) acting upon a piston seal (8) at the base of the replaceable cartridge (12), thereby forcing the contained composition upwards and outwards through the passageway and onto the applicator surface (6); rotation of the dial unit (4) in a second direction, counter to the first, rotationally re-setting the dial unit (4) relative to the plunger (47) in readiness for a fType: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Simon Lewis Bilton, Christopher John Jones, Rebecca Anne Nelson, Benjamin George Oglesby, Guy Richard Thompson, Iain Andrew Weddell
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Publication number: 20190253154Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for receiving data transmitted acoustically. The method includes the steps of receiving an acoustically transmitted signal; and decoding the signal using, at least, a first plurality of voters to extract the data. The first plurality of voters comprise differing values for a first acoustic characteristic to address interference. A system and software are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Daniel John JONES, James Andrew NESFIELD
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Publication number: 20190237091Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for receiving data transmitted acoustically. The method includes receiving an acoustically transmitted signal encoding data; processing the received signal to minimise environmental interference within the received signal; and decoding the processed signal to extract the data. The data encoded within the signal using a sequence of tones. A method for encoding data for acoustic transmission is also disclosed. This method includes encoding data into an audio signal using a sequence of tones. The audio signal in this method is configured to minimise environmental interference. A system and software are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Daniel John JONES, James Andrew NESFIELD
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Patent number: 10279116Abstract: A method and system for priming a drug delivery device. The drug delivery device includes a dose dial sleeve and an internal housing portion. The dose dial sleeve is coupled to the internal housing. The dose dial sleeve rotates on a substantially circumferential rotational path during priming of the drug delivery device. Further, the dose dial sleeve rotates on a helical path during dose setting of the drug delivery device.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2013Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: David Aubrey Plumptre, Christopher John Jones, Roberts Frederick Veasey
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Patent number: 10275029Abstract: In one implementation, a wearable device for providing non-visual guidance to users includes one or more wireless interfaces to obtain information about the wearable device's current surroundings; one or more processors to (i) determine whether to provide non-visual guidance to a user wearing the wearable device based on the information obtained by the one or more wireless interfaces, and (ii) identify particular non-visual guidance to output to the user based on the determination of whether to provide non-visual guidance and the information; a haptic feedback array including a plurality of haptic motors arranged across at least a portion of the wearable device so that each of the plurality of haptic motors, when activated, provides haptic feedback from a distinct location of the wearable device; and a haptic engine to control the haptic feedback array to provide particular patterns of pulses that correspond to the particular non-visual guidance.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Accenture Global Solutions LimitedInventors: John Jones, Roman Kalantari, Guri Marie Venstad, Daniel Dalzotto
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Patent number: 10194730Abstract: An antiperspirant composition and a dispenser therefor, the composition being a gel, cream or soft solid of viscosity from 3000 mPa·s to 5200 mPa·s at a shear rate of 16/s comprising a non-pore blocking inhibitor of perspiration and the dispenser comprising a dome-shaped applicator surface of radius of curvature decreasing from a maximum of from 25 to 60 mm at its top/center to a value of from 75 to 95% of its maximum value at a distance of 1 cm from its top/center.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Simon Lewis Bilton, Christopher John Jones, Rebecca Anne Nelson, Benjamin George Oglesby, Guy Richard Thompson, Iain Andrew Weddell
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Patent number: 10183792Abstract: The invention provides a container (10) for the packaging of a fluent product (P) which off-gases, the container comprising: a container body (11) for receiving and storing product and a removable lid (12) for closing the container body; in which the lid is provided with a venting assembly (20, 23a, 23b, 24) extending into the container body; in which the venting assembly has a closed position which is effective to close the container body and a venting position permitting the venting of gas from the container body; whereby, when the container body is partially filled with a fluent product which off-gases, the venting assembly moves to the venting position in response to excessive pressure from accumulated gas, and reverts to the closed position upon release of the excessive pressure, thus effecting periodic venting of the container body; and whereby the spatial arrangement of the venting assembly within the container body provides for venting of the container body independently of the orientation of the contType: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: CONOPCO, INC.Inventors: Oliver Benjamin Brown, Christopher John Jones, David Moore, Graham Paul Randall
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Patent number: 10173704Abstract: A lifting apparatus, such as may be used with gas cylinders such as welding gas cylinders, comprising a frame (1) and a carriage (3), the carriage being mounted on the frame through a mounting (9), the mounting (9) allowing the carriage (3) to rotate relative to the frame (1) and to slide linearly relative to the frame (1) constrained to a path, the carriage (3) being provided with a loading surface (2, 12, 24) for a load (101). The mounting may comprise a bar (19) typically on the carriage (3) held captive in a track (25) typically on the frame (1).Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2014Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Inventor: John Jones
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Patent number: 10125336Abstract: A shaving aid member comprising a lubricating material, the lubricating material comprising a water soluble polymer having an average molecular weight of at least 5,000, and a copolymer of polyethylene oxide and polypropylene oxide.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2014Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: The Gillette Company LLCInventors: Alison Fiona Stephens, Neil John Jones, Valerie Jean Bradford, Elaine Alice Marie Baxter
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Publication number: 20180303033Abstract: A plant stripper is provided. The plant stripper, in one implementation includes a motor comprising a drive shaft; a first roller coupled to the drive shaft and configured to be turned by the motor; and a second roller opposing the first roller and defining a gap between the rollers for receiving a stem of a plant. A stripping guide element defines an opening disposed opposite the gap between the first and second roller. The opening is defined by a surface surrounding the opening and configured to contact plant material while allowing the stem to pass through the opening. The surface is configured to remove plant material from the stem as the stem is pulled through the opening by the first and second rollers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Michael John Jones
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Patent number: 9969501Abstract: An aircraft fuel tank arrangement for the relief of a pressure differential between the interior of the aircraft fuel tank and the ambient atmosphere is provided. The aircraft fuel tank arrangement comprises a removable cartridge received within a cartridge-receiving body located at least partially in the fuel tank, said cartridge comprising a first burstable member operable to rupture in the presence of a pressure differential between the interior of the aircraft fuel tank and the ambient atmosphere which is greater than a predetermined pressure differential.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITEDInventors: Richard Haskins, John Jones
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Patent number: D908344Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Inventor: John Jones