Patents by Inventor Adrian Thomas
Adrian Thomas 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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Patent number: 10272981Abstract: A watercraft includes a chassis, a drive, a hydrofoil and a drive transfer arm. The drive is operatively connected to a first end of the drive transfer arm. The hydrofoil is pivotably connected to a second end of the drive transfer arm. The watercraft is configured such that operation of the drive causes the hydrofoil to oscillate, to provide thrust. The hydrofoil is pivotably connected to the second end of the drive transfer arm with an adjustable connection mechanism. The adjustable connection mechanism is such that the distance between a leading edge of the hydrofoil and a rotational axis of a pivoting connection point to the drive transfer arm is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventors: Alex Caccia, Adrian Thomas
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Patent number: 10160138Abstract: A tubular admixture piece for receiving in a mixing device for controlled metering in of an adjuvant into a pumpable mixture has at least one sealing element for producing an at least partially fluid-tight connection between the admixture piece and the mixing device wherein the at least one sealing element is designed as an axial seal with respect to a longitudinal axis of the tubular admixture piece. A housing element of a mixing device has at least a sealing support for axial sealing of the admixture piece, and is also configured to exert a force that acts on the admixture piece in the axial direction and/or longitudinal direction of the through-flow opening, such that the axial seal of an admixture piece received at least partially in the through-flow opening can be pressed against the sealing support by the force.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2012Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AGInventors: Adrian Thoma, Stefan Zehnder
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Patent number: 10153135Abstract: An ICP plasma etching apparatus for etching a substrate includes at least one chamber, a substrate support positioned within the chamber, a plasma production device for producing a plasma for use in etching the substrate, and a protective structure which surrounds the substrate support so that, in use, a peripheral portion of the substrate is protected from unwanted deposition of material. The protective structure is arranged to be electrically biased and is formed from a metallic material so that metallic material can be sputtered from the protective structure onto an interior surface of the chamber to adhere particulate material to the interior surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: SPTS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Anthony Paul Wilby, Stephen R Burgess, Ian Moncrieff, Paul Densley, Clive L Widdicks, Paul Rich, Adrian Thomas
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Publication number: 20170361903Abstract: A watercraft comprising: a chassis; a drive means; a hydrofoil; and a drive transfer arm, wherein the drive means is operatively connected to a first end of the drive transfer arm, and the hydrofoil is pivotably connected to a second end of the drive transfer arm, the watercraft configured such that operation of the drive means causes the hydrofoil to oscillate, to provide thrust.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Alex CACCIA, Adrian THOMAS
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Publication number: 20160379807Abstract: An ICP plasma etching apparatus for etching a substrate includes at least one chamber, a substrate support positioned within the chamber, a plasma production device for producing a plasma for use in etching the substrate, and a protective structure which surrounds the substrate support so that, in use, a peripheral portion of the substrate is protected from unwanted deposition of material. The protective structure is arranged to be electrically biased and is formed from a metallic material so that metallic material can be sputtered from the protective structure onto an interior surface of the chamber to adhere particulate material to the interior surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: ANTHONY PAUL WILBY, STEPHEN R. BURGESS, IAN MONCRIEFF, PAUL DENSLEY, CLIVE L. WIDDICKS, PAUL RICH, ADRIAN THOMAS
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Publication number: 20160113146Abstract: An air-cooled antenna comprising one or more separate antenna arrays (4) and a plurality of separate respective radio transmitter and/or receiver modules (3) each adapted for generating and/or receiving radio-frequency (RF) transmissions for an antenna array associated therewith. An antenna housing (2) contains the transmitter and/or receiver modules and has a ventilation inlet (8) for receiving air into the housing to an exhaust outlet (9) for outputting the air from the housing. A ventilation driver (6) drives an air flow rate through the housing from the ventilation inlet to the exhaust outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS PLCInventor: ADRIAN THOMAS ROWE
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Patent number: 9125294Abstract: A printed circuit board shield (100) is provided. The shield comprises a sealing surface (120) and a shielding surface (110). The sealing surface is configured to cooperate with, and be connectable to, a sealing region of a printed circuit board (80) upon assembly therewith. The shielding surface is substantially parallel to but offset from, the sealing surface. A concave cover for receiving at least part of the printed circuit board is thereby defined. The shielding surface comprises an array of perforations (130) formed therethrough. The array of perforations is configured to correspond to a location of an electronic component mounted on the printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2009Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS PLCInventor: Adrian Thomas Rowe
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Patent number: 8746927Abstract: An LED-based light fixture that includes a light fixture housing forming a light emission aperture, one or more LEDs attached to a circuit board that is surrounded by the light fixture housing and emits light through the light emission aperture when powered. The LED-based light fixture further includes at least one flexible heat sink member that is thermally coupled with at least a portion of the circuit board and the light fixture housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Jeffrey Brian Nepple, Adrian Thomas Ehresman, Peter J. Menard
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Patent number: 8708518Abstract: A luminaire includes a single luminaire housing that includes thermally isolated light source and power control device compartments. At least one light source is disposed within the luminaire housing, and at least one power control device is disposed within a second, thermally isolated compartment. The light source and power control device compartments are separated by a chamber that includes a substantially nonconductive member, which prevents heat from the light source compartment from travelling to the power control device compartment. Thermally isolating the power control device from at least a portion of the heat generated by the light source allows the power control device to be disposed relatively close to the light source without becoming overheated and damaged. A hollow, threaded rod extends between and couples together the light source compartment and power control device compartment.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Adrian Thomas Ehresman, Jeffrey Brian Nepple
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Publication number: 20130272083Abstract: A tubular admixture piece for receiving in a mixing device for controlled metering in of an adjuvant into a pumpable mixture has at least one sealing element for producing an at least partially fluid-tight connection between the admixture piece and the mixing device wherein the at least one sealing element is designed as an axial seal with respect to a longitudinal axis of the tubular admixture piece. A housing element of a mixing device has at least a sealing support for axial sealing of the admixture piece, and is also configured to exert a force that acts on the admixture piece in the axial direction and/or longitudinal direction of the through-flow opening, such that the axial seal of an admixture piece received at least partially in the through-flow opening can be pressed against the sealing support by the force.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AGInventors: Adrian Thoma, Stefan Zehnder
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Patent number: 8113683Abstract: An HID luminaire includes a single luminaire housing that includes thermally isolated lamp and ballast compartments. At least one HID lamp is disposed within the luminaire housing, and at least one ballast is disposed within the ballast compartment. The lamp and ballast compartments are separated by a chamber that includes a substantially nonconductive member, which prevents heat from the lamp compartment from travelling to the ballast compartment. Thermally isolating the ballast from at least a portion of the heat generated by the HID lamp allows the ballast to be disposed relatively close to the HID lamp without becoming overheated and damaged. A hollow, threaded rod extends between and couples together the lamp compartment and ballast compartment. Electric wires connecting the HID lamp and ballast extends through the threaded rod, providing necessary electrical power in an aesthetically pleasing design.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2010Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Adrian Thomas Ehresman, Jeffrey Brian Nepple
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Publication number: 20110241932Abstract: A printed circuit board shield (100) is provided. The shield comprises a sealing surface (120) and a shielding surface (110). The sealing surface is configured to cooperate with, and be connectable to, a sealing region of a printed circuit board (80) upon assembly therewith. The shielding surface is substantially parallel to but offset from, the sealing surface. A concave cover for receiving at least part of the printed circuit board is thereby defined. The shielding surface comprises an array of perforations (130) formed therethrough. The array of perforations is configured to correspond to a location of an electronic component mounted on the printed circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS PLCInventor: Adrian Thomas Rowe
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Publication number: 20110203770Abstract: An equipment case is provided. The case comprises a sealed housing unit configured to receive an item of equipment. Cooling means, associated with the housing unit, are provided for maintaining an operational thermal environment within the equipment case.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2009Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS PLCInventor: Adrian Thomas Rowe
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Publication number: 20100269439Abstract: An insulated wall panel, comprises a polystyrene foam block having first and second parallel surfaces, top and bottom parallel ends and two parallel side ends, wherein the block is configured to include slots to receive a plurality of studs spaced apart and in parallel relation to one another within the block between the first and second surfaces and the two side ends so that side surfaces of the studs are not exposed. The panel may also include a first track member that is secured to a slab or building foundation and to a bottom end of the studs, and a second track member that is mounted to a top end of the studs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventor: Adrian Thomas Morrisette
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Patent number: 7646329Abstract: A method of detecting a target in a scene comprises the steps of generating a comparison of the value of data elements in first and second data sets, the data elements corresponding to returns from the same part of the scene and setting a detection threshold value for the comparison so as to detect targets entering said that part of scene The method provides improved target detection in the presence of clutter.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2005Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Qinetiq LimitedInventors: Adrian Britton, Michael Andrew Evans, Carol Anne Evans, legal representative, Adrian Thomas Shalley, Samantha Jane Lycett, Iain Baird Smith
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Patent number: 7632420Abstract: A method for treating a substrate having a layer or coating of material thereon (such as for example a metal conductor coated with an insulating ‘enamel’) comprises the steps of directing a pulsed beam of laser radiation at the substrate to cause an interaction or adjacent the interface between the layer or coating and the substrate, leading to local separation of the layer or coating. The removal is effected by creating an interaction effect at the interface between the substrate and the layer or coating to create an effect similar to a shockwave which causes local separation of the layer or coating at the interface.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2004Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Spectrum Technologies PLCInventors: Adrian Thomas, Jonathan Davies, Peter Hugh Dickinson
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Publication number: 20090231180Abstract: A method of detecting a target in a scene comprises the steps of generating a comparison of the value of data elements in first and second data sets, the data elements corresponding to returns from the same part of the scene and setting a detection threshold value for the comparison so as to detect targets entering said that part of scene The method provides improved target detection in the presence of clutter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2005Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventors: Adrian Thomas Shalley, Iain Baird Smith, Adrian Britton, Samantha Jane Lycett, Michael Andrew Evans
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Publication number: 20080096764Abstract: A system for impregnating a superconductive wire surrounded by insulation with a resin provided in liquid form in a vessel, has an input arrangement that introduces the wire into the vessel, a transport device that moves the wire through the resin in the vessel and a pressure applicator that applies pressure to the wire, transversely to its length, at at least one location within the vessel while in contact with the resin, so as to expel gases otherwise trapped within the insulated wire. Each pressure applicator is formed by a co-operative pair of pinch rollers, with one pinch roller of each pair being doubly flanged to provide a substantially central recess to accommodate the insulated wire, and the other pinch roller of each pair is formed with a central tongue dimensioned to enter the recess to trap the wire therein and apply pressure thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventors: Wayne Bentley, Paul Bircher, Adam Johnstone, Rachel Jones, Michael Mallett, Adrian Thomas
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Publication number: 20070247263Abstract: A method of manufacturing a solenoidal magnet structure, includes the step of providing a collapsible accurate mold in which to wind the coils winding wire into defined positions in the mold, placing a mechanical support structure over the coils so wound, impregnating the coils and the mechanical support structure with a thermosetting resin, allowing the thermosetting resin to harden, and collapsing the mold and removing the resultant solenoidal magnet structure formed by the resin impregnated coils and the mechanical support structure from the mold as a single solid piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2007Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventors: Simon Calvert, Jonathan Noys, Adrian Thomas
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Publication number: 20070102422Abstract: A switching circuit comprising a plurality of heating elements (12), each connected as part of a tuned circuit (36), the tuned circuits being respectively tuned to different frequencies and connected in parallel between two common conductors (34), the circuit further comprising means (20, 38, 40) for applying an oscillating signal voltage between the two common conductors, at one or more frequencies each corresponding to a tuned frequency of one of the tuned circuits.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Applicant: Siemens Magnet Technology Ltd.Inventor: Adrian Thomas