Patents by Inventor John Ashton
John Ashton 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: 11007007Abstract: A catheter for ablating tissue is disclosed that has a self-centering multiray electrode assembly. The self-centering multiray electrode assembly may have a plurality of spines, each of which a preshaped, expanded configuration that curves to change an orientation of the spine from being directed towards the distal end of catheter body to being directed towards the proximal end of the catheter body. The ablation electrodes engage ostial tissue when a maximal outer diameter of the self-centering multiray electrode assembly is engaged with an inner diameter of a vessel. The compliance of each spine may vary along its length. When the self-centering multiray electrode assembly is engaged within a vessel, the ablation electrodes are brought into contact with tissue and may be used to form lesions in a circumferential path around the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.Inventors: Jeffrey Clark, John Ashton, Ryan Hoitink, Jeffrey Schultz
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Publication number: 20170100189Abstract: A catheter for ablating tissue is disclosed that has a self-centering multiray electrode assembly. The self-centering multiray electrode assembly may have a plurality of spines, each of which a preshaped, expanded configuration that curves to change an orientation of the spine from being directed towards the distal end of catheter body to being directed towards the proximal end of the catheter body. The ablation electrodes engage ostial tissue when a maximal outer diameter of the self-centering multiray electrode assembly is engaged with an inner diameter of a vessel. The compliance of each spine may vary along its length. When the self-centering multiray electrode assembly is engaged within a vessel, the ablation electrodes are brought into contact with tissue and may be used to form lesions in a circumferential path around the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey CLARK, John ASHTON, Ryan HOITINK, Jeffrey SCHULTZ
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Publication number: 20110179665Abstract: There is disclosed a de-watering squeeze roll which is particularly intended for use in the watering operations in textile industries. The roll comprises a shaft, a relatively thick resilient sub-layer provided around the shaft, and a relatively thin resilient outer cover provided around the sub-layer. The sub-layer has a hardness greater than the hardness of the outer cover such that the sub-layer is formed from material having a Shore A hardness of between 85 and 105 whilst the outer cover is formed from material having a Shore A hardness of between 60 and 80.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2009Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: RICHARD HOUGH LIMITEDInventor: Anthony John Ashton
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Patent number: 7585175Abstract: An elongate electrical conductor (2) is disclosed that is adapted for electrically connecting with an electrical contact, the conductor (2) includes a longitudinally extending elongate body (61) for defining a first contact surface (62); and a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart ribs (66) that extend from the body (61) to respective free ends (67) that are spaced apart from the first contact surface (62) for allowing the contact to be progressed between the body (61) and one or more of the ribs (66), each rib (66) including a respective second contact surface (68) that is opposed with the first surface (62) wherein, upon progression of the contact between the body (61) and the one or more ribs (66), the first surface (62) and the respective one or more second surfaces (68) are resiliently biased into engagement with the contact.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Power & Data Corporation Pty Ltd.Inventors: John Ashton Sinclair, Jaroslav Emil Haba, Kevin Truskett, Jeffrey Allan Jackson
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Elongate Electrical Conductor That is Adapted for Electrically Connecting With an Electrical Contact
Publication number: 20090068866Abstract: An elongate electrical conductor (2) that is adapted for electrically connecting with an electrical contact, the conductor (2) includes a longitudinally extending elongate body (61) for defining a first contact surface (62); and a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart ribs (66) that extend from the body (61) to respective free ends (67) that are spaced apart from the first contact surface (62) for allowing the contact to be progressed between the body (61) and one or more of the ribs (66), each rib (66) including a respective second contact surface (68) that is opposed with the first surface (62) wherein, upon progression of the contact between the body (61) and the one or more ribs (66), the first surface (62) and the respective one or more second surfaces (68) are resiliently biased into engagement with the contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: Power & Communications Logistics Pty LimitedInventors: John Ashton Sinclair, Jaraslov Emil Haba, Kevin Truskett, Jeffrey Allan Jackson -
Patent number: 6481097Abstract: A tool (1) to insert a plurality of elongated flexible electric conductors (4) into the slots (3) of an elongated flexible insulating housing (2). The tool (1) has a passage (13) through which the housing (2) and conductors (4) move to have the conductors (4) urged into the slot (3). The passage (13) is bordered by a plurality of ramps (10) which engages the conductors (4) to urge them into the slot (3).Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2001Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Pupbest Pty Ltd.Inventor: John Ashton Sinclair
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Patent number: 6395987Abstract: A flexible electrically conductive track including an elongated flexible insulating member providing at least one longitudinally extending slot to receive an electric conductor. The conductor includes a pair of generally parallel co-extensive contact strips joined by a plurality of transverse ribs. The slots are closed by resiliently displaceable flanges which are displaced to provide access to the conductor.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1997Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Inventor: John Ashton Sinclair
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Patent number: 6309229Abstract: An electrical supply assembly (10) which includes an elongated base (11) which receives longitudinally extending conductors (29). The conductors (29) are formed by a plurality of “U” shaped ribs joined by longitudinally extending strips (37). An adaptor (40) is mounted on the assembly (10) and is provided with pins (22, 23 and 24) to engage the conductors (29). The adaptor (40) has a base (45) within which there are located sockets (57) to be engaged by the pins of an electric plug. The sockets (57) are attached to the pins (22, 23 and 24). The base (45) is rotatable so as to move the pins (22, 23 and 24) into contact with the conductors (29). A shutter member (47) is located within the base (45) to selectively provide access to the sockets (57).Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1999Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignee: Universal Power Track Pty. Ltd.Inventor: John Ashton Sinclair
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Patent number: 6255326Abstract: This invention is directed to the pharmaceutical use of phenyl compounds, which are linked to an aryl moiety by various linkages, for inhibiting tumor necrosis factor. The invention is also directed to the compounds, their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. Furthermore, this invention is directed to the pharmaceutical use of the compounds for inhibiting cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1999Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Aventis Pharma LimitedInventors: Michael John Ashton, David Charles Cook, Garry Fenton, Susan Jacqueline Hills, Ian Michael McFarlane, Andrew David Morley, Malcolm Norman Palfreyman, Andrew James Ratcliffe, Brian William Sharp, Sukanthini Thurairatnam, Bernard Yvon Jack Vacher, Nigel Vicker
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Patent number: 6136745Abstract: The present invention relates to a high activity catalyst composition for the (co-)polymerisation of ethylene, optionally with an alpha olefin of 3 to 10 carbon atoms, comprising a catalyst precursor and an organoaluminium cocatalyst, wherein the catalyst precursor consists of:(i) a silica carrier material, having from 0.3 to 1.2 mmoles of OH groups per gram of silica,(ii) a dialkylmagnesium compound of the formula RMgR.sup.1, where R and R.sup.1 are the same or different C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 alkyl groups, in an amount comprised between 0.5 to 1.5 mmoles of dialkylmagnesium per gram of silica,(iii) a tetraalkyl orthosilicate, in which the alkyl groups contain from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, in an amount comprised between 0.2 to 0.8 mmoles per gram of silica,(iv) a chlorinated compound (X) having the formula R.sub.n SiCl.sub.4-n, wherein each R is the same or different and is hydrogen or an alkyl group and n is an integer from 0 to 3, in an amount comprised between 0.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1998Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: BP Chemicals LimitedInventors: David John Ashton, Yury Viktor Kissin, Robert Ivan Mink
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Patent number: 6096768Abstract: This invention is directed to the pharmaceutical use of phenyl compounds, which are linked to an aryl moiety by various linkages, for inhibiting tumor necrosis factor. The invention is also directed to the compounds, their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. Furthermore, this invention is directed to the pharmaceutical use of the compounds for inhibiting cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1999Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer LimitedInventors: Michael John Ashton, David Charles Cook, Garry Fenton, Susan Jacqueline Hills, Ian Michael McFarlane, Andrew David Morley, Malcolm Norman Palfreyman, Andrew James Ratcliffe, Brian William Sharp, Sukanthini Thurairatnam, Bernard Yvon Jack Vacher, Nigel Vicker
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Patent number: 5935978Abstract: This invention is directed to the pharmaceutical use of phenyl compounds, which are linked to an aryl moiety by various linkages, for inhibiting tumor necrosis factor. The invention is also directed to the compounds, their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. Furthermore, this invention is directed to the pharmaceutical use of the compounds for inhibiting cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1993Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer LimitedInventors: Garry Fenton, Andrew David Morley, Malcolm Norman Palfreyman, Andrew James Ratcliffe, Brian William Sharp, Sukanthini Thurairatnam, Bernard Yvon Jack Vacher, Michael John Ashton, David Charles Cook, Susan Jacqueline Hills, Ian Michael McFarlane, Nigel Vicker
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Patent number: 5809864Abstract: An opposed piston engine (10) comprising upper (12) and lower (14) cylinders and opposed pairs of pistons (16, 18) slidable therein and interconnected by rocker pivots (24, 26). A crankshaft (56) coupled to the rocker pivots (24, 26) constrains the movement of the pistons (16, 18) and is disposed with the crankshaft axis (58) intersecting the axis (44) of one of the cylinders (12, 14), whereby the geometry of the engine (10) is significantly changed thereby reducing torsional vibration and enabling a two stroke diesel version of the engine to be used as a power source for an aircraft propeller.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1995Date of Patent: September 22, 1998Assignee: JMA Propulsion Ltd.Inventor: John Ashton
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Patent number: 5801165Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, n, and are as defined herein, their use as antiinflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antiallergic agents, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and methods for their preparation comprising irradiating compounds of formula II ##STR2## under an inert atmosphere, in the presence or absence of a compound of formula R.sub.3 --S--S(O).sub.m --R.sub.8, where R.sub.7, R.sub.8, and m are as defined herein, and methods for their preparation comprising oxidizing, reducing, halogenating, or alkylating compounds of formula I are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1995Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer LimitedInventors: Michael John Ashton, Sven Jan-Anders Karlsson, Bernard Yvon Jack Vacher, Michael Thomas Withnall
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Patent number: 5644111Abstract: An elevator door monitoring system determines if any hatch door at any floor along an elevator shaft or any other door leading to the shaft is opened while an elevator cab is away from the door. The system includes a plurality of non-contact hatch door monitors, such as infrared proximity detectors. At least one monitor is positioned on the elevator shaft at a respective location generally opposite each hatch door along the shaft. Each monitor detects the opening of the respective hatch door without direct contact therewith, e.g., by directing radiation toward the door and measuring the distance to the door. If the distance is too great, indicating that the door is open and no elevator is present, the monitor produces an alarm signal. The alarm signal is sent to a control circuit which takes the elevator out of service and operates audible and visual alarms in response thereto.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1995Date of Patent: July 1, 1997Assignee: New York City Housing AuthorityInventors: Bohuslav Cerny, Anthony Geniale, John Ashton, Domenico Vitulli
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Patent number: RE45456Abstract: An elongate electrical conductor (2) is disclosed that is adapted for electrically connecting with an electrical contact, the conductor (2) includes a longitudinally extending elongate body (61) for defining a first contact surface (62); and a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart ribs (66) that extend from the body (61) to respective free ends (67) that are spaced apart from the first contact surface (62) for allowing the contact to be progressed between the body (61) and one or more of the ribs (66), each rib (66) including a respective second contact surface (68) that is opposed with the first surface (62) wherein, upon progression of the contact between the body (61) and the one or more ribs (66), the first surface (62) and the respective one or more second surfaces (68) are resiliently biased into engagement with the contact.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Power & Data Corporation Pty Ltd.Inventors: John Ashton Sinclair, Jaroslav Emil Haba, Kevin Truskett, Jeffrey Allan Jackson