Patents by Inventor John Pike
John Pike 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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Publication number: 20210320971Abstract: A web based collaborative music playlist application that the primary user, the Host, may use to generate a unique code to create a virtual room. This code may be shared with others who may then join the room as guests. Within the room, the guests may be able to request songs and the application may then queue the requests into a playlist, which may be edited by the host in real time. The host's device serves as the single point of communication between the room and a music service.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Alexander Lebowitz, John Pike
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Patent number: 9312798Abstract: An electric motor assembly, mud pulser and a method for transmitting data. The electric motor assembly includes an electric motor having a rotor and a stator that includes one or more windings; one or more sensors on the stator and configured to determine an angular position of the rotor; and a motor control circuitry configured to control a commutation of the electric motor based on signals received from the one or more sensors. The motor control circuitry is configured to determine a total angular rotation of the rotor based on a back emf voltage of the one or more windings and independent of the signals from the one or more sensors.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2011Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Sondex LimitedInventor: John Pike
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Patent number: 8632103Abstract: A lock for a cam-and-groove coupler comprises a collar member positionable around the cam-and-groove coupler. The collar member comprises at least first and second wall portions. The first wall portion is positionable adjacent the first lever arm of the cam-and-groove coupler to prevent movement of the first lever arm to an unsecured position. The second wall portion is positionable adjacent a second lever arm of the cam-and-groove coupler to prevent movement of the second lever arm to the unsecured position. The lock further comprises at least one projection extending inwardly from the collar member and configured to engage the cam-and-groove coupler to prevent the collar member from sliding off of the cam-and-groove coupler. At least one securing member is coupled to the collar member and configured to releasably secure the collar member around the cam-and-groove-coupler.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Parrish Enterprises, Ltd.Inventors: Paul Brian Fahie, Blair John Pike, Michael Stanley Parsons, Paul Maxwell Smith, Scott Maxwell Pike
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Publication number: 20130283863Abstract: Methods for making a preform for a large diameter optical waveguide such as a cane waveguide are disclosed. The method includes inserting a preform into a glass tube to serve as cladding that provides a thickened preform, simultaneously fusing and stretching the thickened preform, sectioning the stretched and still thickened preform and repeating the procedure if necessary to provide an even further thickened preform. The drawing apparatus can be configured to work with the preform disposed either horizontally or vertically and usually includes a graphite resistance furnace. Typically, the drawing apparatus is an upper portion of a draw tower used for drawing an optical fiber from an optical fiber preform. The draw tower includes a tractor pulling mechanism that can adjust to grip a wide range of diameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Edward Michael Dowd, Andy Kuczma, III, Brian John Pike
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Publication number: 20130088361Abstract: An electric motor assembly, mud pulser and a method for transmitting data. The electric motor assembly includes an electric motor having a rotor and a stator that includes one or more windings; one or more sensors on the stator and configured to determine an angular position of the rotor; and a motor control circuitry configured to control a commutation of the electric motor based on signals received from the one or more sensors. The motor control circuitry is configured to determine a total angular rotation of the rotor based on a back emf voltage of the one or more windings and independent of the signals from the one or more sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2011Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: SONDEX LIMITEDInventor: John PIKE
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Publication number: 20100314868Abstract: A lock for a cam-and-groove coupler comprises a collar member positionable around the cam-and-groove coupler. The collar member comprises at least first and second wall portions. The first wall portion is positionable adjacent the first lever arm of the cam-and-groove coupler to prevent movement of the first lever arm to an unsecured position. The second wall portion is positionable adjacent a second lever arm of the cam-and-groove coupler to prevent movement of the second lever arm to the unsecured position. The lock further comprises at least one projection extending inwardly from the collar member and configured to engage the cam-and-groove coupler to prevent the collar member from sliding off of the cam-and-groove coupler. At least one securing member is coupled to the collar member and configured to releasably secure the collar member around the cam-and-groove-coupler.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2008Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Paul Brian Fahie, Blair John Pike, Michael Stanley Parsons, Paul Maxwell Smith, Scott Maxwell Pike
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Patent number: 7447406Abstract: An optical fiber unit having a sheath and a plurality of optical fiber elements loosely housed in the sheath. The sheath is coated with particles of an adherence reducing substance and has a radial thickness that is not substantially greater than 0.3 mm. The coating of adherence reducing particles is applied as a liquid coating. The liquid coating is a dispersion of the particles and heat is applied to evaporate the liquid content of the liquid coating to produce a dry coating of particles on the sheath.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2006Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignees: Prysmian Cables & Systems Limited, Pirelli S.p.A.Inventors: Ralph Sutehall, Martin Vincent Davies, Roger John Pike, Davide Ceschiat, Massimo Pizzorno
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Patent number: 7344314Abstract: An optical fibre installation includes (i) a part defining an inlet for optical fibres that has a through-hole for the passage of optical fibres and an associated mating region for a push-fit connector, (ii) an optical fibre cable connected to an adapter that defines a connection region having a predetermined cross-section for mating with a push-fit connector and (iii) a push-fit connector having a first end, a second end, a through-passage extending between those ends and a seal associated with the first end. The second end of the push-fit connector is push-fit connected to the connection region of the adapter and the first end of the push-fit connector is push-fit connected with the mating region of the inlets in such a way that the seal sealingly engages the inlet defining part. The arrangement is such that optical fibres from the optical fibre cable can be directed through the push-fit connector and the through-hold of the inlet.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Prysmian Cables & Systems LimitedInventors: John Kerry, Roger John Pike, Ralph Sutehall
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Publication number: 20070117182Abstract: The present invention provides isolated nucleic acids containing functional polynucleotide sequences from the upstream region of the RANKL gene useful in conferring transcriptional responsiveness (e.g., vitamin D3 receptor complex responsiveness) on associated promoters and methods of using same to identify chemical entities capable of affecting transcriptional activity of the RANKL gene.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2005Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventors: John Pike, Nirupama Shevde
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Patent number: 7198410Abstract: An optical fiber assembly includes: a component defining at least one inlet for optical fibers, an adapter, an optical fiber cable connected to the adapter, and a push-fit connector. The component includes a through-hole for passage of the optical fibers and an associated mating region to engage the push-fit connector. The optical fiber cable connected to the adapter defines a connection region with a predetermined cross-sectional shape for mating with the push-fit connector. The push-fit connector includes a first end, a second end, and a through-passage extending between the first and second ends. The first end is push-fit connected with the mating region. The second end is push-fit connected to the connection region. Optical fibers from the optical fiber cable can be directed through the push-fit connector and the through-hole. A method of installing optical fibers in a joint housing is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2002Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Prysmian Cables & Systems LimitedInventors: John Kerry, Roger John Pike, Ralph Sutehall
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Publication number: 20070018826Abstract: An integrated system for tracking assets (tools and materials) and personnel associated with a work site. Personnel are equipped with tracking devices having at least geolocation capability. Assets are tagged with RFID tags, which are interrogated at portals, by mobile scanners, or by personnel tracking devices having RFID reading capability. The tag readers and tracking devices are all in communication with a common “information backbone” and all data is delivered to, and processed by, a common command and control subsystem.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2006Publication date: January 25, 2007Inventors: Brent Nowak, Michael Milam, Myron Moodie, Kenneth Oleson, Michael Lake, Sandra Dykes, Larry Canady, Charles Poer, John Pike
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Publication number: 20050057753Abstract: An instrument for testing fluid characteristics has a vial and a housing. The vial defines a chamber for receiving a sample of the fluid and has a cap for sealing the fluid therein. The housing defines a recess for receiving the vial. Multiple light emitting diodes and photovoltaic detectors are arranged on multiple meridional planes within the housing. The meridional planes each intersect approximately at a central axis of the chamber when the vial is placed within the recess. Modulation of the light emitting diodes and tuned processing electronics allow for simultaneous evaluation of sample characteristics such as spectral transmittance, turbidity and fluorescence. The user selects particular tests via a keypad and a display indicates the results of the chosen analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2004Publication date: March 17, 2005Inventors: R. Mosley, Douglas Paul, John Pike
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Publication number: 20040240793Abstract: An optical fibre installation includes (i) a part defining an inlet for optical fibres that has a through-hole for the passage of optical fibres and an associated mating region for a push-fit connector, (ii) an optical fibre cable connected to an adapter that defines a connection region having a predetermined cross-section for mating with a push-fit connector and (iii) a push-fit connector having a first end, a second end, a through-passage extending between those ends and a seal associated with the first end. The second end of the push-fit connector is push-fit connected to the connection region of the adapter and the first end of the push-fit connector is push-fit connected with the mating region of the inlets in such a way that the seal sealingly engages the inlet defining part. The arrangement is such that optical fibres from the optical fibre cable can be directed through the push-fit connector and the through-hold of the inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: John Kerry, Roger John Pike, Ralph Sutehall
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Publication number: 20040163420Abstract: Methods for making a preform for a large diameter optical waveguide such as a cane waveguide are disclosed. The method includes inserting a preform into a glass tube to serve as cladding that provides a thickened preform, simultaneously fusing and stretching the thickened preform, sectioning the stretched and still thickened preform and repeating the procedure if necessary to provide an even further thickened preform. The drawing apparatus can be configured to work with the preform disposed either horizontally or vertically and usually includes a graphite resistance furnace. Typically, the drawing apparatus is an upper portion of a draw tower used for drawing an optical fiber from an optical fiber preform. The draw tower includes a tractor pulling mechanism that can adjust to grip a wide range of diameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: Edward Michael Dowd, Andrew S. Kuczma, Brian John Pike