Patents by Inventor John Hankinson

John Hankinson 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).

  • IMPREGNATED 3D GRAPHENE AEROGELS FOR ENHANCED THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
    Publication number: 20230407159
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a system comprising an aerogel and a first phase change material. The aerogel comprises graphene. The first phase change material is imbedded in the aerogel. The system comprises an increased thermal conductivity compared to a thermal conductivity of pure phase change material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Comas Haynes, John Hankinson, Jinho Park
  • Range extender control
    Patent number: 11110931
    Abstract: A method of controlling a range extender of an electric vehicle comprises using actual measured or modelled pollution levels dynamically to set a target state of charge level for a range extender of an electric vehicle at a particular location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventors: Asher Bennett, Richard Lidstone-Scott, David Hampton, Tomasz Kusmierz, Robert Watson, John Hankinson
  • Range extender control
    Patent number: 10696165
    Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for controlling a range extender (104) in an electric vehicle (100). The apparatus comprises means for receiving trip information, means for retrieving power usage information relating to a previous trip, the previous trip having trip information which is at least in part in common with the trip information; and means for activating the range extender (104) in dependence on said power usage information. The invention also extends to an associated method, computer product and system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: TEVVA MOTORS LIMITED
    Inventors: Asher Bennett, Moria Bennett, John Hankinson, Malcolm Powell, Trevor Power, Robert Watson, Zhengye Zhu
  • RANGE EXTENDER CONTROL
    Publication number: 20150298555
    Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for controlling a range extender (104) in an electric vehicle (100). The apparatus comprises means for receiving trip information, means for retrieving power usage information relating to a previous trip, the previous trip having trip information which is at least in part in common with the trip information; and means for activating the range extender (104) in dependence on said power usage information. The invention also extends to an associated method, computer product and system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: TEVVA MOTORS LIMITED
    Inventors: Asher BENNETT, Moria BENNETT, John HANKINSON, Malcolm POWELL, Trevor POWER, Robert WATSON, Zhengye ZHU
  • Airship gondola suspension system and method of making same
    Patent number: 6290176
    Abstract: The present invention describes a dual suspension catenary system which includes aspects of both an internal catenary system and an external catenary system. The dual suspension catenary system of the present invention retains and expands upon the advantages of the internal and external catenary systems, such as larger payload suspension and envelope integrity while decreasing the disadvantages (e.g., envelope breach and aesthetics).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Airship Management Services, Inc.
    Inventors: John Hankinson, John Bewley, Richard Hankinson, George Spyrou
  • Rear deck liner for Corvette automobiles
    Patent number: D289513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1987
    Inventor: John Hankinson, Jr.
  • Airship
    Patent number: D424508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Airship Management Services, Inc.
    Inventors: John Hankinson, John Bewley, Richard Hankinson, George Spyrou