Patents by Inventor John Elm

John Elm 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).

  • Patent number: 11896695
    Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion having a viscosity of between 15,000 cP (15 Pa-s) and 45,000 cP (45 Pa-s) at 23° C., having a pH of between 2 and 6 and comprising: (i) at least 1.6 wt. % of at least one cross-linked anionic polyelectrolyte resulting from the polymerisation of partially or completely salified 2-methyl 2-[(1-oxo 2-propenyl)amino]1-propane sulfonic acid, with at least one neutral monomer chosen from the N,N-dialkyl acrylamides, wherein each of the alkyl groups comprises between one and four carbon atoms, and at least one monomer of formula (B): wherein R represents a linear or branched alkyl radical comprising eight to twenty carbon atoms and n represents a number greater than or equal to one and less than or equal to twenty, in the presence of at least one cross-linking agent; (ii) at least 4 wt. % of at least one polysorbate; (iii) at least 0.1 wt. % of at least one polysaccharide gum; and (iv) between 6 wt. % and 30 wt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC
    Inventors: Jake Thomas Hicks, Marco Demurtas, Christopher John Elms, Paul James Tomlinson, Michael David Bell
  • Patent number: 11484486
    Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a cosmetic composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable carrier and a surfactant system consisting of: (i) an anionic surfactant; (ii) an amphoteric surfactant; and (iii) a non-ionic surfactant, wherein the anionic surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 25% by weight of the surfactant system, wherein the amphoteric surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 50% by weight of the surfactant system, wherein the non-ionic surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 45% (e.g. 43%) by weight of the surfactant system, and wherein the total amount of the surfactant system present in the cosmetic composition is from about 1.5% to about 25% by weight of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC
    Inventors: Jamie Rowney, Christopher John Elms
  • Publication number: 20210196604
    Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a cosmetic composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable carrier and a surfactant system consisting of: (i) an anionic surfactant; (ii) an amphoteric surfactant; and (iii) a non-ionic surfactant, wherein the anionic surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 25% by weight of the surfactant system, wherein the amphoteric surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 50% by weight of the surfactant system, wherein the non-ionic surfactant is present in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 45% (e.g. 43%) by weight of the surfactant system, and wherein the total amount of the surfactant system present in the cosmetic composition is from about 1.5% to about 25% by weight of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Jamie Rowney, Christopher John Elms
  • Publication number: 20210161781
    Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion having a viscosity of between 15,000 cP (15 Pa-s) and 45,000 cP (45 Pa-s) at 23° C., having a pH of between 2 and 6 and comprising: (i) at least 1.6 wt. % of at least one cross-linked anionic polyelectrolyte resulting from the polymerisation of partially or completely salified 2-methyl 2-[(1-oxo 2-propenyl)amino]1-propane sulfonic acid, with at least one neutral monomer chosen from the N,N-dialkyl acrylamides, wherein each of the alkyl groups comprises between one and four carbon atoms, and at least one monomer of formula (B): wherein R represents a linear or branched alkyl radical comprising eight to twenty carbon atoms and n represents a number greater than or equal to one and less than or equal to twenty, in the presence of at least one cross-linking agent; (ii) at least 4 wt. % of at least one polysorbate; (iii) at least 0.1 wt. % of at least one polysaccharide gum; and (iv) between 6 wt. % and 30 wt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Jake Thomas Hicks, Marco Demurtas, Christopher John Elms, Paul James Tomlinson, Michael David Bell
  • Publication number: 20210077375
    Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided an aqueous concentrated cosmetic composition comprising at least 20% water, at least 4.5% by weight of the composition of humectant, at least 8% of the composition of a peptide and high levels of a skin benefit active(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: THE BOOTS COMPANY PLC
    Inventors: Jake Thomas Hicks, Christopher John Elms, Michael David Bell
  • Patent number: 9938698
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for a fluid leak detection and shutdown for a fluid distribution system having a total system flow rate. The apparatus includes a solenoid shutoff valve having a normally open state and an activated closed state with a flow capacity matched to the total fluid distribution system flow rate. The apparatus also has a primary fluid flow line and a smaller capacity secondary fluid flow line. The apparatus includes a flow sensor in fluid communication with the secondary fluid flow line, wherein the flow sensor has a perceptible output and a flow rate capacity less than the solenoid shutoff flow capacity. Operationally, the flow sensor receives a portion of the solenoid shutoff valve flow capacity in priority over the primary fluid flow line, allowing the flow sensor to detect minimal flow rates and using the perceptible output to activate the solenoid shutoff valve into the closed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin Duane Guy, John Elm
  • Publication number: 20160289929
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for a fluid leak detection and shutdown for a fluid distribution system having a total system flow rate. The apparatus includes a solenoid shutoff valve having a normally open state and an activated closed state with a flow capacity matched to the total fluid distribution system flow rate. The apparatus also has a primary fluid flow line and a smaller capacity secondary fluid flow line. The apparatus includes a flow sensor in fluid communication with the secondary fluid flow line, wherein the flow sensor has a perceptible output and a flow rate capacity less than the solenoid shutoff flow capacity. Operationally, the flow sensor receives a portion of the solenoid shutoff valve flow capacity in priority over the primary fluid flow line, allowing the flow sensor to detect minimal flow rates and using the perceptible output to activate the solenoid shutoff valve into the closed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin Duane Guy, John Elm
  • Patent number: 8894041
    Abstract: A fencing system comprises a fence dropper and a fence clip that couples a fence wire to the fence dropper. The fence dropper comprises an elongate body having a cross-section comprising a pair of spaced apart walls coupled by a web. At least one slot is provided in each wall on a first side of the web for capturing the fence wire. A ratio of a slot breaking mass to a cross sectional area of the fence dropper is substantially optimized. The fence clip comprises an elongate wire bent into an asymmetric shape and comprises a central portion which abuts a second side of the fence dropper and an arm extending from each end of the central portion. A hook portion of each arm captures the fence wire and a lever or lever portion of the hook portions extends the length of the fence clip to facilitate installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Persimmon Nominees Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Nicholas Sachs, Wei Wang, David John Elms
  • Publication number: 20140263833
    Abstract: In the retracted position, aircraft landing gear of an aircraft is supported by an uplock hook. The deployment of the aircraft landing gear includes the steps of supporting at least part of the weight of the landing gear by a releasable catch in the form of an uplock hook, applying a lifting force to the landing gear to remove at least part of the load sustained by the releasable catch, releasing the catch and effecting the downward movement of the landing gear to the deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Trevor Anthony BRIGHTON, Martin John ELMS, Maxwell William JONES
  • Publication number: 20140196802
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for a fluid leak detection and shutdown for a fluid distribution system having a total system flow rate. The apparatus includes a solenoid shutoff valve having a normally open state and an activated closed state with a flow capacity matched to the total fluid distribution system flow rate. The apparatus also has a primary fluid flow line and a smaller capacity secondary fluid flow line. The apparatus includes a flow sensor in fluid communication with the secondary fluid flow line, wherein the flow sensor has a perceptible output and a flow rate capacity less than the solenoid shutoff flow capacity. Operationally, the flow sensor receives a portion of the solenoid shutoff valve flow capacity in priority over the primary fluid flow line, allowing the flow sensor to detect minimal flow rates and using the perceptible output to activate the solenoid shutoff valve into the closed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventors: Kevin Duane Guy, John Elm
  • Patent number: 8770514
    Abstract: In the retracted position, aircraft landing gear of an aircraft is supported by an uplock hook. The deployment of the aircraft landing gear includes the steps of supporting at least part of the weight of the landing gear by a releasable catch in the form of an uplock hook, applying a lifting force to the landing gear to remove at least part of the load sustained by the releasable catch, releasing the catch and effecting the downward movement of the landing gear to the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations Limited
    Inventors: Trevor Anthony Brighton, Martin John Elms, Maxwell William Jones
  • Publication number: 20120256147
    Abstract: A fencing system comprises a fence dropper and a fence clip that couples a fence wire to the fence dropper. The fence dropper comprises an elongate body having a cross-section comprising a pair of spaced apart walls coupled by a web. At least one slot is provided in each wall on a first side of the web for capturing the fence wire. A ratio of a slot breaking mass to a cross sectional area of the fence dropper is substantially optimised. The fence clip comprises an elongate wire bent into an asymmetric shape and comprises a central portion which abuts a second side of the fence dropper and an arm extending from each end of the central portion. A hook portion of each arm captures the fence wire and a lever or lever portion of the hook portions extends the length of the fence clip to facilitate installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Nicholas Sachs, Wei Wang, David John Elms
  • Publication number: 20110024557
    Abstract: In the retracted position, aircraft landing gear of an aircraft is supported by an uplock hook. The deployment of the aircraft landing gear includes the steps of supporting at least part of the weight of the landing gear by a releasable catch in the form of an uplock hook, applying a lifting force to the landing gear to remove at least part of the load sustained by the releasable catch, releasing the catch and effecting the downward movement of the landing gear to the deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: AIRBUS UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Trevor Anthony Brighton, Martin John Elms, MAXWELL WILLIAM JONES