Patents by Inventor John Pitts
John Pitts 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: 20220087885Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which enables a person to be moved into a seat which may be obstructed by an arm rest or another obstacle. In some implementations, an apparatus for seating a person into an obstructed seat may comprise a first support structure for supporting the person in a position adjacent the obstructed seat; a second support structure configured to be placed onto the seat; and a transfer structure configured to enable the person to move or be moved from the first support structure to the second support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2020Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventor: John Pitt
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Patent number: 11166861Abstract: The invention provides a measurement apparatus (jig) comprising at least one adjustable component to enable at least one measurement to be taken for bespoke configuration of customised seated user equipment (such as a wheelchair). It is particularly suited for use in the design or construction of a sporting wheelchair or disabled apparatus. The jig may comprise part of a system comprising measuring means for taking measurements relating to the set configuration of adjustable components of the jig. The measuring means may comprise electronic or optical means, such as position sensors, pressure sensors, or a camera. The system may also comprise a computer-implemented modelling component arranged to generate a visual representation of the customised wheelchair or other appliance constructed in accordance with the set configuration of adjustable components of the jig.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2013Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Roma Medical Aids LimitedInventor: John Pitt
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Patent number: 10143605Abstract: A support arrangement and corresponding method, is provided for supporting a user in a seated invalid appliance, the arrangement comprising a support member and at least one reconfigurable connection arrangement arranged to enable connection of the support member to the appliance and the application an adjustable tensile load to the support member. The connection arrangement may comprise a bridging element configured to extend between the support member and the appliance, such as a clip or hook. The hook or clip may be S-shaped or C-shaped in cross section. The connection arrangement may be received in an aperture or recess provided in the support member and/or the appliance to bridge the gap there between. The invention is particularly suited for use with wheelchairs or seated sports appliances for a disabled user.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2014Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Roma Medical Aids LimitedInventor: John Pitt
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Patent number: 9977027Abstract: A method for analyzing one or more nitrogen-containing compounds is disclosed. In the method, a ninhydrin-containing composition is irradiated with UV light in an activation zone to produce a ninhydrin reagent containing hydrindantin. The ninhydrin reagent is passed to a reaction zone. In the reaction zone the ninhydrin reagent is contacted with the nitrogen-containing compounds.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: AAA Scientific LimitedInventors: Michael Gerard Pallot, Leslie John Pitts, Philip Jones
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Publication number: 20170242025Abstract: A method for preparing a ninhydrin reagent for use in the analysis of nitrogen-containing compounds is provided, the method comprising irradiating a ninhydrin-containing composition with UV light. An apparatus for preparing a ninhydrin reagent for use in the analysis of nitrogen-containing compounds is also provided, the apparatus comprising a conduit having an inlet for receiving a ninhydrin-containing composition and an outlet for discharging a ninhydrin reagent; and a light source for irradiating the ninhydrin-containing composition within the conduit with UV light. A method for analysing one or more nitrogen-containing compounds comprises irradiating a ninhydrin-containing composition with UV light in an activation zone to produce a ninhydrin reagent; and contacting the ninhydrin reagent with the nitrogen-containing compounds in a reaction zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2015Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Michael Gerard PALLOT, Leslie John PITTS, Philip JONES
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Publication number: 20160067124Abstract: A support arrangement and corresponding method, is provided for supporting a user in a seated invalid appliance, the arrangement comprising a support member and at least one reconfigurable connection arrangement arranged to enable connection of the support member to the appliance and the application an adjustable tensile load to the support member. The connection arrangement may comprise a bridging element configured to extend between the support member and the appliance, such as a clip or hook. The hook or clip may be S-shaped or C-shaped in cross section. The connection arrangement may be received in an aperture or recess provided in the support member and/or the appliance to bridge the gap there between. The invention is particularly suited for use with wheelchairs or seated sports appliances for a disabled user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: Roma Medical Aids LimitedInventor: John PITT
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Patent number: 9250191Abstract: A method for analyzing one or more nitrogen-containing compounds, in which the one or more nitrogen-containing compounds are contacted with hydrindantin at an elevated temperature in a contact zone is provided. In the method ninhydrin is contacted with one or more reducing agents in a heating zone at a first elevated temperature to produce a hydrindantin-containing mixture. The hydrindantin-containing mixture is introduced into the contact zone and contacted with the nitrogen-containing compounds at a second elevated temperature. The method is particularly suitable for the analysis by visualization of amino acids.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: JPP Chromatography LimitedInventors: Leslie John Pitts, Michael Gerard Pallot, Phillip Jones
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Patent number: 9250190Abstract: A ninhydrin reagent for use in a method for analyzing nitrogen-containing compounds, in particular visualizing nitrogen-containing compounds by a color forming reaction, is provided. The ninhydrin reagent contains ninhydrin; an aqueous buffer; and a temperature-dependent reducing agent, which agent is inactive in the reduction of ninhydrin at a first temperature and active in reducing ninhydrin to hydrindantin at a second temperature, wherein the second temperature is higher than the first temperature. The reagent is particularly useful in the analysis of amino acids.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: JPP Chromatography LimitedInventors: Leslie John Pitts, Michael Gerard Pallot, Phillip Jones
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Publication number: 20150297429Abstract: The invention provides a measurement apparatus (jig) comprising at least one adjustable component to enable at least one measurement to be taken for bespoke configuration of customised seated user equipment (such as a wheelchair). It is particularly suited for use in the design or construction of a sporting wheelchair or disabled apparatus. The jig may comprise part of a system comprising measuring means for taking measurements relating to the set configuration of adjustable components of the jig. The measuring means may comprise electronic or optical means, such as position sensors, pressure sensors, or a camera. The system may also comprise a computer-implemented modelling component arranged to generate a visual representation of the customised wheelchair or other appliance constructed in accordance with the set configuration of adjustable components of the jig.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: ROMA MEDICAL AIDS LIMITEDInventor: John Pitt
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Publication number: 20140294972Abstract: A liquid pharmaceutical composition for use in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) comprising 6-mercaptopurine or a salt, hydrate or solvate thereof and a pharmaceutically-acceptable excipient, wherein the composition is a suspension for oral administration, a kit of parts for the accurate dosing and administration of the liquid pharmaceutical composition, and a method for the treatment of ALL in a human patient comprising administration of a therapeutically effective amount of the liquid pharmaceutical composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: NOVA BIO-PHARMA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventor: Peter John Pitt White
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Publication number: 20140141519Abstract: A ninhydrin reagent for use in a method for analysing nitrogen-containing compounds, in particular visualising nitrogen-containing compounds by a colour forming reaction, is provided, the ninhydrin reagent comprising ninhydrin; an aqueous buffer; and a temperature-dependent reducing agent, which agent is inactive in the reduction of ninhydrin at a first temperature and active in reducing ninhydrin to hydrindantin at a second temperature, wherein the second temperature is higher than the first temperature. The reagent is particularly useful in the analysis of amino acids.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: JPP Chromatography LimitedInventors: Leslie John Pitts, Michael Gerard Pallot, Phillip Jones
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Publication number: 20140141520Abstract: A method for analysing one or more nitrogen-containing compounds, in which the one or more nitrogen-containing compounds are contacted with hydrindantin at an elevated temperature in a contact zone is provided, the method comprising contacting ninhydrin with one or more reducing agents in a heating zone at a first elevated temperature to produce a hydrindantin-containing mixture; and introducing the hydrindantin-containing mixture into the contact zone and contacting the hydrindantin-containing mixture with the nitrogen-containing compounds at a second elevated temperature. The method is particularly suitable for the analysis by visualisation of amino acids.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: JPP Chromatography LimitedInventors: Leslie John Pitts, Michael Gerard Pallot, Phillip Jones
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Patent number: 8449349Abstract: An elevator load bearing member assembly includes at least one roughened surface (46) on a polyurethane jacket (44). In one example, mechanical roughening is used to roughen the surface (46) after the jacket has been extruded onto tension members (42). In another example, the temperatures used for molding a jacket (44) are controlled to induce melt fracture and roughen the surface (46) during the forming process. Other examples include chemically roughening the jacket surface and using localized heating to roughen the surface. The roughened jacket surface improves friction characteristics of a load bearing member assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2004Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: Mark S. Thompson, William A. Veronesi, John Pitts, Ary O. Mello, Hugh J. O'Donnell, John P. Wesson, William C. Perron, Douglas E. Logan, Kathryn Rauss Sherrick, Richard Phillips, Peter Schreiner, Pierangelo Jotti
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Publication number: 20110259255Abstract: A boat plug has external threads that mate with a boat hole housing, and an end keyed to operate the plug. In preferred embodiments the key has a first end portion that mates with the plug, and a second end portion that mates with a driver. The first end portion, and the corresponding recess in the plug, can advantageously have depths of no more than 1 cm, and more preferably no more than 5 mm. In other aspects of preferred embodiments, the first end portion comprises a recess having irregularities, and independently the second end portion comprises a nut.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: John Pitts, Matthew Pitts, Matthew Burrows
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Patent number: 7971687Abstract: An elevator load bearing assembly (20) includes a plurality of cords (22) within a jacket (24). The jacket has a plurality of grooves (32, 34, 36, 38 40) spaced along the length of the belt assembly. Each groove has a plurality of portions (50, 52, 54, 56) aligned at an oblique angle (A, B) relative to a longitudinal axis (48) of the belt (20). In one example, the grooves are separated such that there is no longitudinal overlap between adjacent grooves. In another example, transitions (60, 64) between the obliquely aligned portions are at different longitudinal positions on the belt. Another example includes a combination of the different longitudinal positions and the non-overlapping groove placement.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignees: Otis Elevator Company, ContiTech Antriebssysteme GmbHInventors: Goldino Alves, Ary Mello, Xiaodong Luo, Bill Perron, Hugh O'Donnell, Paul von Hardenberg, Mark Marler, John Pitts, Randy Roberts, Hubert E. Goeser, Christoph Bederna
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Publication number: 20110108371Abstract: An elevator load bearing member assembly includes at least one traction enhancing surface (46) on a jacket (44). In one example, a mechanical removal process is used to strip away at least some of an amide-rich layer from the surface (46) after the jacket has been extruded onto tension members (42). In another example, a chemical removal process is used. Another disclosed example includes disrupting the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventors: Mark S. Thompson, John P. Wesson, William A. Veronesi, Hugh J. O'Donnell, John Pitts, William C. Perron, Ary O. Mello, Kathryn Rauss
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Patent number: 7883634Abstract: An elevator load bearing member assembly includes at least one traction enhancing surface (46) on a jacket (44). In one example, a mechanical removal process is used to strip away at least some of an amide-rich layer from the surface (46) after the jacket has been extruded onto tension members (42). In another example, a chemical removal process is used. Another disclosed example includes disrupting the surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2005Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: Mark S. Thompson, John P. Wesson, William A. Veronesi, Hugh J. O'Donnell, John Pitts, William C. Perron, Ary O. Mello, Kathryn Rauss
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Patent number: 7670240Abstract: An elevator load bearing assembly includes a plurality of cords within a jacket. The jacket has a plurality of grooves spaced along the length of the belt assembly. In one example, the grooves are separated by varying spacings along the length of the belt. In another example, at least a portion of each groove is aligned at an oblique angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the belt. Another example includes a combination of the different spacings and the non-perpendicular alignment.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2001Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: John Pitts, Bruce Swaybill, Patricia A. Derwinski, Hugh James O'Donnell
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Publication number: 20090120731Abstract: An elevator load bearing member assembly includes at least one roughened surface (46) on a polyurethane jacket (44). In one example, mechanical roughening is used to roughen the surface (46) after the jacket has been extruded onto tension members (42). In another example, the temperatures used for molding a jacket (44) are controlled to induce melt fracture and roughen the surface (46) during the forming process. Other examples include chemically roughening the jacket surface and using localized heating to roughen the surface. The roughened jacket surface improves friction characteristics of a load bearing member assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2004Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Mark S. Thompson, William A. Veronesi, John Pitts, Ary O. Mello, Hugh J. O'donnell, John P. Wesson, William C. Perron, Douglas E. Logan, Kathryn Rauss Sherrick, Richard Phillips, Peter Schreiner, Pierangelo Jotti
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Publication number: 20080156592Abstract: An elevator load bearing member assembly includes at least one traction enhancing surface (46) on a jacket (44). In one example, a mechanical removal process is used to strip away at least some of an amide-rich layer from the surface (46) after the jacket has been extruded onto tension members (42). In another example, a chemical removal process is used. Another disclosed example includes disrupting the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2005Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Mark S. Thompson, John P. Wesson, William A. Veronesi, Hugh J. O'Donnell, John Pitts, William C. Perron, Ary O. Mello, Kathryn Rauss