Patents by Inventor Scott Baird
Scott Baird 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: 20210359323Abstract: The present disclosure provides fuel cell units formed from a plurality of flow plate assemblies disposed in a stack configuration, with adjacent flow plate assemblies in the stack configuration disposed at an offset angle relative to each other. Fuel cell stacks can be formed from a plurality of the fuel cell units placed into a stack aligned with each other with no offset. The present disclosure also provides for methods of forming the fuel cell units, fuel cell stacks, and fuel cell systems containing the former.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Applicant: Intelligent Energy LimitedInventors: Scott Baird, Jonathan Cole
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Patent number: 11101480Abstract: The present disclosure provides fuel cell units formed from a plurality of flow plate assemblies disposed in a stack configuration, with adjacent flow plate assemblies in the stack configuration disposed at an offset angle relative to each other. Fuel cell stacks can be formed from a plurality of the fuel cell units placed into a stack aligned with each other with no offset. The present disclosure also provides for methods of forming the fuel cell units, fuel cell stacks, and fuel cell systems containing the former.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2018Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Intelligent Energy LimitedInventors: Scott Baird, Jonathan Cole
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Publication number: 20210256520Abstract: An automated motor vehicle department transaction system (AMVDTS) and methods of its use can validate customers and documents submitted by customer. An AMVDT can assist customers in locating MVD resources (e.g., kiosks, offices). An AMVDTS can enable the customer to select a transaction at the device from a list of services including at least one of driver's licensing, vehicle registrations, vehicle title transfers, enable the customer to provide pertinent data regarding the transaction via the device, validate at least one of the customer's identity and the pertinent data utilizing validation data resources accessible by the AMVDTS including third party records accessible from a remote server, complete the transaction for the customer utilizing the pertinent data if the customer's identity is validated and the customer provides a valid payment to the AMVDTS for the transaction, and enable printing of official documents for the customer following processing of the valid payment by the AMVDTS.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2020Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: MVD NowInventors: James Scott Baird, Justin Scott Baird
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Publication number: 20200212470Abstract: The present disclosure provides fuel cell units formed from a plurality of flow plate assemblies disposed in a stack configuration, with adjacent flow plate assemblies in the stack configuration disposed at an offset angle relative to each other. Fuel cell stacks can be formed from a plurality of the fuel cell units placed into a stack aligned with each other with no offset. The present disclosure also provides for methods of forming the fuel cell units, fuel cell stacks, and fuel cell systems containing the former.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2018Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: Intelligent Energy LimitedInventors: Scott Baird, Jonathan Cole
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Patent number: 10380205Abstract: Techniques for presenting a personalized member profile page to a viewer are described. The online social network service system can access a sender score of a sender requesting to view a profile page in an online social network service, and access a receiver score of a receiver associated with the profile page. Additionally, a suggested action can be determined based on the sender score and the receiver score, a sender confirmation to perform the suggested action can be received, and a communication associated with the suggested action can be transmitted in response to the received sender confirmation. Subsequently, the online social network service system can classify an interaction between the sender and the receiver, and update the receiver score and the sender score based on the classified interaction.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2015Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Drew Scott Baird Moxon, Nipun Dave, Nikita Igorevych Lytkin, Sachit Kamat
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Publication number: 20180277862Abstract: A fuel cell exhaust processing unit for consuming fuel in the exhaust flow of a main fuel cell module comprising a fuel cell assembly configured to receive the exhaust flow from an anode flow path of the main fuel cell module, the fuel cell assembly electrically connected and configured to consume fuel remaining in the exhaust flow from the main fuel cell module to a predetermined level before the exhaust flow exits the unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: INTELLIGENT ENERGY LIMITEDInventor: Scott Baird
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Publication number: 20180070569Abstract: A fishing lure having planar sides is provided. The fishing lure having substantially planar sides such that the fishing lure can be made to dart and stop by a user while maintaining the lure's position in the water column. The fishing lure may also include chambers for weights and attractants or any combination thereof. The fishing lure may also include a user-flexible tail that allows a user to control motion within the fishing column.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2016Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Scott Baird, Steven Baird
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Patent number: 9748588Abstract: A method of shutting down operation of a fuel cell system is disclosed, comprising a fuel cell stack, the method comprising the sequential steps of: i) ceasing a supply of fuel to the fuel cell stack; ii) closing a shut-off valve on an exhaust line in fluid communication with a cathode system of the fuel cell system, the cathode system comprising a cathode fluid flow path passing through the fuel cell stack; iii) pressurizing the cathode system with an air compressor in fluid communication with a cathode air inlet port in the fuel cell stack; and iv) ejecting water from the cathode flow path.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Intelligent Energy LimitedInventors: Paul Adcock, Peter David Hood, Scott Baird
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Patent number: 9705141Abstract: A fuel cell stack including a plurality of fuel cells, each end of the fuel cell stack having a heater plate disposed between a current collector plate and an end plate, each heater plate being thermally insulated from a respective end plate, wherein each heater plate comprises a heating element in the form of an electrically conductive track; and, wherein the heater plate comprises a pair of terminals extending from an edge of the heater plate, the terminals being separated by an air gap.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Intelligent Energy LimitedInventors: Ashley Kells, Paul Adcock, Peter David Hood, Scott Baird
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Publication number: 20170104226Abstract: A method of starting operation of a fuel cell system which includes at least a fuel cell stack the method includes opening an anode inlet valve to allow fuel to enter an anode volume of the fuel cell stack; then operating an air compressor in fluid communication with a cathode air inlet of the fuel cell stack to allow air to enter a cathode volume of the fuel cell stack monitoring the temperature of the cathode inlet and/or outlet operating a water injection system to inject water into the cathode volume once the temperature of fluid passing through the cathode inlet and/or outlet exceeds a preset level, wherein a current drawn from the fuel cell stack is limited to prevent a voltage measured across one or more cells in the fuel cell stack from falling below a first voltage threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: Intelligent Energy LimitedInventors: Ashley Kells, Paul Adcock, Pater David Hood, Scott Baird
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Publication number: 20170031915Abstract: A system and method for generating a profile value score to prioritize members for opportunities. The system receives a member opportunity request. In response, the system generates a list of members in response to the received member opportunity request, wherein the list of members is determined based on member profile data stored at a social networking system. For each member in the generated list of members, the system generates a profile value score based on the stored member profile data. The system ranks the members of the generated list at least in part based on the generated profile value scores. The system then selects one or more members in the list of members based on the ranking of members in the generated list.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Drew Scott Baird Moxon, Xin Fu
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Publication number: 20160292284Abstract: Techniques for presenting a personalized member profile page to a viewer are described. The online social network service system can access a sender score of a sender requesting to view a profile page in an online social network service, and access a receiver score of a receiver associated with the profile page. Additionally, a suggested action can be determined based on the sender score and the receiver score, a sender confirmation to perform the suggested action can be received, and a communication associated with the suggested action can be transmitted in response to the received sender confirmation. Subsequently, the online social network service system can classify an interaction between the sender and the receiver, and update the receiver score and the sender score based on the classified interaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Drew Scott Baird Moxon, Nipun Dave, Nikita Igorevych Lytkin, Sachit Kamat
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Patent number: 9203100Abstract: The disclosure provides a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell stack and an electrical control unit configured to adjust operating parameters of the fuel cell stack to optimize operation of the fuel cell system based on a standard deviation of voltage outputs from a plurality of cells in the fuel cell stack.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2008Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Intelligent Energy LimitedInventors: Ashley Kells, Paul Adcock, Peter David Hood, Scott Baird
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Publication number: 20150188158Abstract: A method of starting operation of a fuel cell system which includes at least a fuel cell stack the method includes opening an anode inlet valve to allow fuel to enter an anode volume of the fuel cell stack; then operating an air compressor in fluid communication with a cathode air inlet of the fuel cell stack to allow air to enter a cathode volume of the fuel cell stack monitoring the temperature of the cathode inlet and/or outlet operating a water injection system to inject water into the cathode volume once the temperature of fluid passing through the cathode inlet and/or outlet exceeds a preset level, wherein a current drawn from the fuel cell stack is limited to prevent a voltage measured across one or more cells in the fuel cell stack from falling below a first voltage threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: July 2, 2015Applicant: Intelligent Energy LimitedInventors: Ashley Kells, Paul Adcock, Pater David Hood, Scott Baird
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Publication number: 20140011105Abstract: A method of shutting down operation of a fuel cell system is disclosed, comprising a fuel cell stack, the method comprising the sequential steps of: i) ceasing a supply of fuel to the fuel cell stack; ii) closing a shut-off valve on an exhaust line in fluid communication with a cathode system of the fuel cell system, the cathode system comprising a cathode fluid flow path passing through the fuel cell stack; iii) pressurizing the cathode system with an air compressor in fluid communication with a cathode air net port in the fuel cell stack; and iv) ejecting water from the cathode flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Intelligent Energy LimitedInventors: Paul Adcock, Peter David Hood, Scott Baird
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Patent number: 8609288Abstract: An electrochemical fuel cell having an anode, an ion transfer membrane and a cathode has liquid water delivered to the fluid flow channels within the cathode so as to maintain a relative humidity of 100% throughout the fluid flow channels. A calibration method and apparatus is described for determining an optimum quantity or range of quantities of liquid water to be delivered to the cathode fluid flow channels under varying operating conditions. An operating method and apparatus is described that ensures an optimum quantity of liquid water is delivered to the cathode fluid flow channels under varying operating conditions.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Intelligent Energy LimitedInventors: Jeremy Stephen Matcham, Nathan Grange, Paul Alan Benson, Scott Baird, Ashley Kells, Jonathan Cole, Paul L. Adcock, Peter D. Hood, Simon E. Foster
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Patent number: 8557454Abstract: A method of shutting down operation of a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell stack, the method comprising the sequential steps of: i) ceasing a supply of fuel to the fuel cell stack; ii) closing a shut-off valve on an exhaust line in fluid communication with a cathode system of the fuel cell system, the cathode system comprising a cathode fluid flow path passing through the fuel cell stack; iii) pressurising the cathode system with an air compressor in fluid communication with a cathode air inlet port in the fuel cell stack; and iv) ejecting water from the cathode flow path.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2008Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Intelligent Energy, Ltd.Inventors: Paul Adcock, Peter David Hood, Scott Baird
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Patent number: 8431280Abstract: A fuel cell assembly provides for the delivery of fluid into a channel of a fluid flow field plate in alternating flow directions through the channel for delivery of the fluid to a membrane-electrode assembly. The fuel cell includes a fluid flow field plate having a channel for delivery of fluid to a membrane-electrode assembly, the channel having a first inlet/outlet port communicating therewith and a second inlet/outlet port communicating therewith; and a fluid delivery system connected to the fluid flow field plate adapted for bi-directional delivery of fluid into the channel of the fluid flow field plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2004Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Intelligent Energy LimitedInventors: Scott Baird, Jeremy Stephen Matcham, Paul Leonard Adcock
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Publication number: 20120321972Abstract: An electrochemical fuel cell having an anode, an ion transfer membrane and a cathode has liquid water delivered to the fluid flow channels within the cathode so as to maintain a relative humidity of 100% throughout the fluid flow channels. A calibration method and apparatus is described for determining an optimum quantity or range of quantities of liquid water to be delivered to the cathode fluid flow channels under varying operating conditions. An operating method and apparatus is described that ensures an optimum quantity of liquid water is delivered to the cathode fluid flow channels under varying operating conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Jeremy Stephen Matcham, Nathan Grange, Paul Alan Benson, Scott Baird, Ashey Kells, Jonathan Cole, Paul L. Adcock, Peter David Hood, Simon Edward Poster
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Patent number: 8277998Abstract: An electrochemical fuel cell having an anode, an ion transfer membrane and a cathode has liquid water delivered to the fluid flow channels within the cathode so as to maintain a relative humidity of 100% throughout the fluid flow channels. A calibration method and apparatus is described for determining an optimum quantity or range of quantities of liquid water to be delivered to the cathode fluid flow channels under varying operating conditions. An operating method and apparatus is described that ensures an optimum quantity of liquid water is delivered to the cathode fluid flow channels under varying operating conditions.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2004Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignees: Intelligent Energy LimitedInventors: Jeremy Stephen Matcham, Nathan Grange, Paul Alan Benson, Scott Baird, Ashley Kells, Jonathan Cole, Paul L. Adcock, Peter David Hood, Simon Edward Foster