Patents by Inventor John Seed
John Seed 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: 20220255297Abstract: A semiconductor device for use in an optoelectronic integrated circuit; the device comprising: a group four substrate, a waveguide, and a group III/V multilayer stack; wherein the group III/V multilayer stack comprises a quantum component for producing light for the waveguide; wherein the waveguide comprises a material with a deposition temperature below 550 degrees Celsius and a refractive index of any value between 1.3 and 3.8.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2020Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Frederic GARDES, Alwyn John SEEDS, Huiyun LIU, Siming CHEN
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Publication number: 20220154415Abstract: A hydraulic actuator that can be used on trip plows to hold the trip blade in its operative downward position and to control the return of the trip blade after tripping. The actuator has a body with first and second ends. A piston rod reciprocates within the tube. A plate with a channel is positioned within the tube a spaced distance from the tube ends. The plate creates an oil reservoir between the plate and the piston rod. A reciprocating piston is positioned within the tube between the second end and the plate. A spring is mounted between the second end and the reciprocating piston and normally biases the reciprocating piston into engagement with the channel normally closing the channel. The piston rod moves in the direction of the plate when the trip blade hits an obstruction, forcing the oil through the channel moving the reciprocating piston and opening the channel allowing oil to flow into an oil chamber created between the reciprocating piston and the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Michael Alain Cook, Jeffrey John Seed, Jerry Duane Holman
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Publication number: 20210300642Abstract: This present invention discloses an identification tag for containers for informing a user as to what type of hazardous material is stored in a fuel container. The identification tag for container is a shaped disc inside a tag cover and attached to the container. The identification tag for the containers features a rotating or changeable disc with different labels or regions for the hazardous materials. The device also allows users to set the disc at a specific label and then attach the tag to the container via the clip, and ensures the proper hazardous material type is identified within the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2020Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventor: John Seed
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Patent number: 9793686Abstract: A semiconductor device comprising a silicon substrate on which is grown a <100 nm thick epilayer of AlAs or related compound, followed by a compound semiconductor other than GaN buffer layer. Further III-V compound semiconductor structures can be epitaxially grown on top. The AlAs epilayer reduces the formation and propagation of defects from the interface with the silicon, and so can improve the performance of an active structure grown on top.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: UCL Business PLCInventors: Huiyun Liu, Andrew David Lee, Alwyn John Seeds
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Publication number: 20160233647Abstract: A semiconductor device comprising a silicon substrate on which is grown a <100 nm thick epilayer of AlAs or related compound, followed by a compound semiconductor other than GaN buffer layer. Further III-V compound semiconductor structures can be epitaxially grown on top. The AlAs epilayer reduces the formation and propagation of defects from the interface with the silicon, and so can improve the performance of an active structure grown on top.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Huiyun LIU, Andrew David LEE, Alwyn John SEEDS
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Patent number: 9401404Abstract: A semiconductor device is disclosed comprising: a substrate having a surface comprising germanium; a layer of gallium on said surface; and a layer of gallium arsenide on the gallium covered surface. The semiconductor heterostructure of gallium arsenide on germanium is fabricated by the steps of: protecting by a shutter a surface comprising germanium in an environment having a partial pressure of arsenic less than 10?8torr; epitaxially growing a layer of gallium on the said surface immediately after exposure of said surface; and epitaxially growing a layer of gallium arsenide on the gallium covered surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: UCL BUSINESS PLCInventors: Huiyun Liu, Alwyn John Seeds, Francesca Pozzi
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Patent number: 9343874Abstract: A semiconductor device comprising a silicon substrate on which is grown a <100 nm thick epilayer of AlAs or related compound, followed by a compound semiconductor other than GaN buffer layer. Further III-V compound semiconductor structures can be epitaxially grown on top. The AlAs epilayer reduces the formation and propagation of defects from the interface with the silicon, and so can improve the performance of an active structure grown on top.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: UCL BUSINESS PLCInventors: Huiyun Liu, Andrew David Lee, Alwyn John Seeds
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Publication number: 20150244151Abstract: A semiconductor device comprising a silicon substrate on which is grown a <100 nm thick epilayer of AlAs or related compound, followed by a compound semiconductor other than GaN buffer layer. Further III-V compound semiconductor structures can be epitaxially grown on top. The AlAs epilayer reduces the formation and propagation of defects from the interface with the silicon, and so can improve the performance of an active structure grown on top.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Huiyun Liu, Andrew David Lee, Alwyn John Seeds
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Publication number: 20140016659Abstract: A semiconductor device is disclosed comprising: a substrate having a surface comprising germanium; a layer of gallium on said surface; and a layer of gallium arsenide on the gallium covered surface. The semiconductor heterostructure of gallium arsenide on germanium is fabricated by the steps of: protecting by a shutter a surface comprising germanium in an environment having a partial pressure of arsenic less than 10?8torr; epitaxially growing a layer of gallium on the said surface immediately after exposure of said surface; and epitaxially growing a layer of gallium arsenide on the gallium covered surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: UCL BUSINESS PLCInventors: Huiyun Liu, Alwyn John Seeds, Francesca Pozzi
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Publication number: 20110091217Abstract: A method and apparatus for transporting three or more radio signals of the same frequency, such as multiple input multiple output (MIMO) radio signals, over optical fiber on a single optical carrier using a phase quadrature double sideband frequency translation technique is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: UCL BUSINESS PLCInventors: Chin-Pang Liu, Alwyn John Seeds
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Patent number: 7851782Abstract: An example photodetector includes a waveguide structure having an active waveguide comprising an absorber for converting photons conveying an optical signal into charge carriers conveying a corresponding electrical signal; a carrier collection layer for transporting the charge carriers conveying the electrical signal; and a secondary waveguide immediately adjacent to the carrier collection layer, for receiving the photons to be detected, and which is evanescently coupled to the active waveguide.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: UCL Business PLCInventors: Alwyn John Seeds, Cyril Renaud, Michael Robertson
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Publication number: 20090214831Abstract: Disclosed is a carrier component for use in a vehicle sealing assembly such as a weatherstrip assembly. The carrier is formed from a non-metallic material, and preferably from a polymeric material. Also disclosed are vehicular sealing assemblies utilizing such carriers, and related methods of forming such sealing assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2005Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventors: Hans-Joachim Graf, John Seed, Thomas Gonder, Siva Gnananathan, John Seward, Zuoxing Yu
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Publication number: 20090184383Abstract: A semiconductor photodetector is disclosed which can have a high responsivity, high saturation power, and high bandwidth. The photodetector comprises a waveguide structure comprising: an active waveguide comprising an absorber for converting photons conveying an optical signal into charge carriers conveying a corresponding electrical signal; a carrier collection layer for transporting the charge carriers conveying the electrical signal; and a secondary waveguide immediately adjacent to the carrier collection layer, for receiving the photons to be detected, and which is evanescently coupled to the active waveguide. The secondary passive waveguide layer in the photodetector epitaxial structure enables the use of fast carrier transport material to generate high intrinsic bandwidth and travelling wave techniques associated with a scheme of evanescent coupling to increase the responsivity, saturated output power and bandwidth.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2007Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: UCL BUSINESS PLCInventors: Alwyn John Seeds, Cyril Renaud, Michael Robertson
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Publication number: 20080124087Abstract: A method of transmission of radio signals over all types of graded-index multimode fibre is provided. The method comprises launching optical radiation into the core of the multimode fibre with a specified restricted launch to allow multiple trans-verse mode lasers transmitters to be used in low cost radio over fibre links. The launch technique allows a reduction in modal dispersion and modal interference, thus greatly improving the transmission performance of radio over fibre signals over multimode fibre as well as reducing system impairments such as outages and link failures.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2004Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Peter Hartmann, Richard Vincent Penty, Ian Hugh White, Alwyn John Seeds
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Publication number: 20080020443Abstract: The mutation of the endA and recA genes in E. coli strain BL21 creates features that are very attractive for protein expression and cloning in a single prokaryotic system, including rapid cell growth, high transformation efficiency, rapid plasmid replication to high densities, and high plasmid stability. When specially prepared for competence, these strains are highly useful for both cloning and protein expression.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: EDGE BIOSYSTEMSInventors: Reyes Candau, Robert Donahue, John Seed
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Patent number: 7198068Abstract: A pigtailing machine includes a B forming head and a support pedestal secured to a cassette base. The cassette base is located upon a base which mounts the A forming head to provide for a relatively quick changeover should another double pigtail coil spring need be manufactured. By fixing the forming head and the support pedestal to the cassette base alignment and proper manufacture of the spring is assured. Alternatively, the A forming head is also mounted to the cassette base.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2003Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Meritor Suspension Systems Co.Inventors: Jeffrey Paul Dixon, Wayne Frederick James Couch, Martin John Seeds, Thomas Marvin Sine, Oscar Gaetan, Terrence Joseph Nova
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Publication number: 20050143350Abstract: Provided are methods of achieving desirable weight loss in an overweight or obese individual by administering at least one anticholinesterase agent and at least one antidepressant. The invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions and kits for simultaneous delivery of at least one anticholinesterase agent and at least one antidepressant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2004Publication date: June 30, 2005Inventor: John Seed
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Publication number: 20020131841Abstract: A self-tapping fastener or fastening peg secures a weatherseal to a mounting surface of an automotive vehicle. A pointed, conical nose pierces the weatherseal to form an opening. In the preferred embodiment, the fastening peg is rotated at a first velocity as it is axially advanced toward the weatherseal to create an opening. The fastening peg is further axially advanced and rotated at a second velocity to advance a first flange through the pierced opening, thereby securing the fastening peg to the weatherseal. The weatherseal is then secured to a vehicle mounting surface by advancing a locking assembly through a pre-formed opening in the mounting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Applicant: THE STANDARD PRODUCTS COMPANYInventors: David Harold Berry, John Seed, Tadeusz Rekret
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Patent number: 6093558Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for adhering and binding biologically active proteins and protein-containing composites to substrates. Adhesive formulations comprising a nonproteinaceous polymer of monomeric units comprising an aromatic moiety substituted with at least one hydroxyl group such as poly(p-hydroxy-styrene) are applied to substrates and subsequently contacted with proteins. Beads comprising a nonproteinaceous polymer of monomeric units comprising an aromatic moiety substituted with at least one hydroxyl group are also provided, and the beads are coated with a protein. Substrates to which the adhesive formulations have been applied, as well as the beads, can be used to adhere cells and tissues, to sort cell types, to perform immunoassays, to perform chromatography and to remove protein from samples.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1991Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Assignee: Edge Biosystems, Inc.Inventors: John Seed, Brian Seed
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Patent number: 5547660Abstract: A nail polish composition with increased adhesiveness and durability is provided by the inclusion of compounds containing hydroxyl substituted aromatic groups, in particular protein-adherent polymers comprised of hydroxyl substituted aromatic groups.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1994Date of Patent: August 20, 1996Assignee: Advanced Genetic Technologies CorporationInventors: John Seed, Brian Seed