Patents by Inventor John A. Paterson
John A. Paterson 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: 11918055Abstract: The invention is a smoking pipe snuffer and method of operation, the smoking pipe snuffer comprising a heat resistant flexible sheet cut in the shape of an inverted L to denote a foot portion connected to a leg portion, the foot portion is further configured to be removably placed over a smoking pipe's large bowl aperture to removably seal the large bowl aperture and protect a portion of the operator's thumb placed over the flexible sheet from any heat emission from a hollow bowl interior; and the leg portion is further configured to be removably secured between a stem of the smoking pipe and thenar portion of the operator's thumb.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2023Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Inventor: John Paterson
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Publication number: 20230301346Abstract: The invention is a smoking pipe snuffer and method of operation, the smoking pipe snuffer comprising a heat resistant flexible sheet cut in the shape of an inverted L to denote a foot portion connected to a leg portion, the foot portion is further configured to be removably placed over a smoking pipe's large bowl aperture to removably seal the large bowl aperture and protect a portion of the operator's thumb placed over the flexible sheet from any heat emission from a hollow bowl interior; and the leg portion is further configured to be removably secured between a stem of the smoking pipe and thenar portion of the operator's thumb.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventor: John Paterson
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Patent number: 11380207Abstract: A system and method of positioning a set of vehicles (102) with respect to an object (104) and a set of targets (106). Embodiments can generate (302) an isovist using data obtained from at least one sensor associated with the object and use it to compute (304) an estimated position of each target with respect to the object. Embodiments can compute (306) a plurality of positions for each vehicle based on the estimated positions of the targets, with each position having an associated value representing a number of the targets at their estimated positions that are within a predetermined proximity of the vehicle at that position. Embodiments can select (308) a subset of the positions based on the associated values, and position (310) the set of vehicles based on the selected subset of the positions.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2018Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventors: John Paterson Bookless, Markus Deittert
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Patent number: 11292559Abstract: A method and system for positioning a vehicle in relation to each moving target of an ordered set of moving targets. Each of the moving targets moves from an initial position at a constant velocity. Embodiments can compute an estimated time for the vehicle to be positioned within a predetermined proximity of one of the moving targets; compute an estimated location of the moving target at the estimated time, based on a current position of the moving target and the constant velocity of the moving target, and compute a required velocity for the vehicle to move from its current position to reach the estimated location by the estimated time. If the required velocity is less than or equal to a maximum velocity of the vehicle, outputting the estimated time and the estimated location for use in positioning the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2018Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS PLCInventors: John Paterson Bookless, Markus Deittert
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Patent number: 11187565Abstract: A dosing apparatus suitable for dispensing a dose of liquid from a resilient squeezable container including a cap, suitable for attachment to the container, the cap comprising an expulsion channel for the expulsion of liquid; a dosage chamber attached to the cap, the dosage chamber comprising side walls; at least one inlet opening in the side walls proximal to the cap; a pressure chamber located underneath the dosage chamber; a valve provided at the end of the pressure chamber distal to the dosage chamber, the valve being movable from an open position, allowing liquid to flow through one or more discharge openings, and a closed position where the valve closes each discharge opening, the valve incorporating at least one aperture; and a plunger provided in the dosage chamber, and movable relative to the dosage chamber so as to advance upon squeezing of the container, up to a blocking position.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Berlin Packaging, LLCInventors: Andrew John Paterson, Gui Rendong, Yang Aiwen, Wang Gongfu, Mao Yin
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Publication number: 20210293599Abstract: A dosing apparatus suitable for dispensing a dose of liquid from a resilient squeezable container including a cap, suitable for attachment to the container, the cap comprising an expulsion channel for the expulsion of liquid; a dosage chamber attached to the cap, the dosage chamber comprising side walls; at least one inlet opening in the side walls proximal to the cap; a pressure chamber located underneath the dosage chamber; a valve provided at the end of the pressure chamber distal to the dosage chamber, the valve being movable from an open position, allowing liquid to flow through one or more discharge openings, and a closed position where the valve closes each discharge opening, the valve incorporating at least one aperture; and a plunger provided in the dosage chamber, and movable relative to the dosage chamber so as to advance upon squeezing of the container, up to a blocking position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Andrew John Paterson, Gui Rendong, Yang Aiwen, Wang Gongfu, Mao Yin
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Publication number: 20210129953Abstract: A method and system for positioning a vehicle in relation to each moving target of an ordered set of moving targets. Each of the moving targets moves from an initial position at a constant velocity. Embodiments can compute (602) an estimated time for the vehicle to be positioned within a predetermined proximity of one of the moving targets; compute (604) an estimated location of the moving target at the estimated time, based on a current position of the moving target and the constant velocity of the moving target, and compute (606) a required velocity for the vehicle to move from its current position to reach the estimated location by the estimated time. If the required velocity is less than or equal to a maximum velocity of the vehicle, outputting (312) the estimated time and the estimated location for use in positioning the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2018Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventors: John Paterson Bookless, Markus Deittert
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Publication number: 20200294404Abstract: A system and method of positioning a set of vehicles (102) with respect to an object (104) and a set of targets (106). Embodiments can generate (302) an isovist using data obtained from at least one sensor associated with the object and use it to compute (304) an estimated position of each target with respect to the object. Embodiments can compute (306) a plurality of positions for each vehicle based on the estimated positions of the targets, with each position having an associated value representing a number of the targets at their estimated positions that are within a predetermined proximity of the vehicle at that position. Embodiments can select (308) a subset of the positions based on the associated values, and position (310) the set of vehicles based on the selected subset of the positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventors: John Paterson BOOKLESS, Markus DEITTERT
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Patent number: 9567080Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining actions for entities (4, 6) such that a goal is accomplished constraints are satisfied. The method comprises: determining an initial plan comprising actions that, if performed by the entities (4, 6), the goal would be accomplished; determining that a constraint would not be satisfied if the initial plan was implemented; and iteratively performing steps (i) to (v) until a final plan that accomplishes the goal and satisfies the is determined. Step (i) comprises identifying a constraint that is not satisfied in part of the current plan. Step (ii) comprises determining a remedy that, if implemented, satisfies the identified constraint. Step (iii) comprises updating the goal specification to include the remedy. Step (iv) comprises, using the updated goal specification, determining a further plan that accomplishes the goal and the remedy. Step (v) comprises determining whether or not the further plan satisfies each constraint.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventors: John Paterson Bookless, Markus Deittert, Richard Norman Herring, Elizabeth Jane Cullen
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Publication number: 20160068268Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining actions for entities (4, 6) such that a goal is accomplished constraints are satisfied. The method comprises: determining an initial plan comprising actions that, if performed by the entities (4, 6), the goal would be accomplished; determining that a constraint would not be satisfied if the initial plan was implemented; and iteratively performing steps (i) to (v) until a final plan that accomplishes the goal and satisfies the is determined. Step (i) comprises identifying a constraint that is not satisfied in part of the current plan. Step (ii) comprises determining a remedy that, if implemented, satisfies the identified constraint. Step (iii) comprises updating the goal specification to include the remedy. Step (iv) comprises, using the updated goal specification, determining a further plan that accomplishes the goal and the remedy. Step (v) comprises determining whether or not the further plan satisfies each constraint.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS PLCInventors: JOHN PATERSON BOOKLESS, MARKUS DEITTERT, RICHARD NORMAN HERRING, ELIZABETH JANE CULLEN
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Publication number: 20140214469Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining actions to be performed by a plurality of assets such that a predetermined task is performed. Methods comprise receiving, by a task decomposition module (105), task information that specifies the predetermined task; using the task information, determining, by the task decomposition module (105), a plurality of sub-tasks, the sub-tasks being such that if each of those sub-tasks were performed, the predetermined task would be performed; using information relating to the plurality of assets and the determined sub-tasks, assigning, by an assignment module (115), each sub-task to an asset; for each asset to which a sub-task has been assigned, and for each sub-task assigned to that asset, determining, by a planner module (120), one or more actions, an action determined for an asset and sub-task being such that, if that action is performed by that asset, that sub-task is performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS PLCInventors: Glenn Michael Callow, Markus Deittert, John Paterson Bookless
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Publication number: 20130285573Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling lighting in a mining environment. One system includes at least one light emitting diode and a controller. The controller is configured to communicate with the at least one light emitting diode and change the light emitting diode from a first operating mode to a second operating mode. In the first operating mode, the at least one light emitting diode provides area lighting, and, in the second operating mode, the at least one light emitting diode conveys information to personnel located in the mining environment. The controller changes the light emitting diode from the first operating mode to the second operating mode based on status information received from at least one device included in the mining environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventor: Alastair John Paterson
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Patent number: 8388210Abstract: A glass or plastic wall structure with nested channel members is provided with electroluminescent strips running along the channel flanges to provide an internal illumination. In particular, it relates to illuminated transparent walls or internal partitions of a building or similar fixed construction.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2007Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Westcrowns Contracting Services LimitedInventor: John Paterson
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Publication number: 20100304407Abstract: The invention provides a method for determining a degree of phosphorylation of a substrate, for example a peptide substrate, using a fluorescence probe that acts alone or with another material and has a lifetime that varies when in proximity to a phosphate, the method comprising: causing the fluorescence probe to fluoresce; measuring a time response of the fluorescence, and analysing the fluorescence time response to identify a fluorescence component having a lifetime associated with phosphorylated substrate and a fluorescence component having a lifetime associated with un-phosphorylated substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2008Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventors: Alexander Gray, Michael John Paterson, Dmitry Gakamsky
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Publication number: 20100165606Abstract: A glass or plastic wall structure with nested channel members is provided with electroluminescent strips running along the channel flanges to provide an internal illumination. In particular, it relates to illuminated transparent walls or internal partitions of a building or similar fixed construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2007Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: Westcrowns Contracting Services LimitedInventor: John Paterson
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Publication number: 20080086881Abstract: The method is used for making an annular gas turbine engine case, the method comprises flowforming a first area of the preform to provide a first annular case portion having a first thickness and a second area having a second thickness, the first and the second average thickness being different.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2006Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventors: Andreas Eleftheriou, Steven Bokan, Barry Barnett, Steven Hunt, Czeslaw Wojtyczka, John Paterson
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Publication number: 20060157976Abstract: An exhaust coupling for axially connecting a first and second pipe segment comprising: a first flange provided at the first pipe segment; a second flange provided at the second pipe segment; connection means for connecting the first and second flanges such that, in a neutral state, an axial gap exists between adjacent ends of the first and second pipe segments; and biasing means for biasing the first and second pipe segments towards the neutral state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2005Publication date: July 20, 2006Inventors: John Paterson, Terence Thomson
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Patent number: 6000840Abstract: A rotor-stator assembly having a stator and a rotor for mixing and emulsifying materials in which the rotor includes wedge-shaped rotor blades and the stator includes generally V-shaped openings which together impart additional and increased high speed shearing forces and/or pressures on the mixture thereby resulting in a finer reduction of agglomerates and mixture uniformity. The rotor blades preferably comprise a wedge-shaped leading edge and desirably the blades have a V-shaped cross-section. The stator preferably includes a first plurality of elongated, spaced-apart slots, and a second plurality of spaced-apart slots. The slots are disposed so as to define a generally V-shaped configuration around the circumference of the stator.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1997Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: Charles Ross & Son CompanyInventor: John A. Paterson
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Patent number: 5568801Abstract: An ignition system for igniting fuel within an engine, comprising at least one ignition plug disposed in the engine, wherein the ignition plug has a pair of electrodes. A high voltage generator is connected to the ignition plug for applying a gated high voltage high frequency AC signal across the pair of electrodes so as to initiate ionization of the air/fuel mixture and create an infant plasma channel between the pair of electrodes. A plasma arc current generator is connected to the ignition plug for generating a predetermined magnitude of alternating current for a predetermined period of time so as to sustain the plasma channel and ignite the fuel, and a controller is provided for selectively enabling and disabling the high voltage generator and the plasma arc current generator at predetermined times.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1994Date of Patent: October 29, 1996Assignee: Ortech CorporationInventors: John Paterson, Robert Kaldenbach, John Unsworth
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Patent number: 5551561Abstract: A convertible golf bag has a gusset panel which is invertible between a closing position and a carrying position. In the closing position, the gusset panel is fastenable to the golf bag for closing an open end thereof. In the carrying position, the gusset panel is fastenable to the golf bag at a point spaced from the open end for converting the gusset panel into a shoulder strap.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1995Date of Patent: September 3, 1996Inventors: Edward G. MacRae, John A. Paterson, James A. MacRae