Patents by Inventor Alan Hughes

Alan Hughes 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).

  • Publication number: 20240112925
    Abstract: A disclosed example brush for dispensing multiple fluids during cleaning of a surface includes: an annular porous polymeric brush body configured to dispense a first fluid through the brush; and a first annular plate mechanically coupled to the brush body, wherein the plate includes: a channel to direct the first fluid from an inlet of the channel to the brush body; and a plate annulus aligned with a brush annulus of the brush body, such that the brush annulus and the plate annulus direct a second fluid from an inlet to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Bradley Scott Withers, Corey Alan Hughes
  • Publication number: 20240112926
    Abstract: An example brush for cleaning of a substrate includes: a porous polymeric brush body having one or more contact surfaces for cleaning the substrate, the one or more contact surfaces comprising a microtexture; and a brush support configured to mechanically couple the brush body to an actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Bradley Scott Withers, Corey Alan Hughes
  • Patent number: 11923208
    Abstract: Provided is disclosure for embodiments providing delivery of chemicals for conditioning a brush offline, where the brush is not coupled to a machine that makes use of the brush to clean a surface of an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Bradley Scott Withers, Corey Alan Hughes, Erik Scott Nelson, Steven Kenneth Christie, Brent Allan Best
  • Patent number: 11911371
    Abstract: The present invention provides pyridine and pyrazine derivatives which restore or enhance the function of mutant and/or wild type CFTR to treat cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory tract infections, lung carcinoma, xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sire, or constipation (IBS, IBD, opioid induced). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Urs Baettig, Kamlesh Jagdis Bala, Emma Budd, Lee Edwards, Catherine Howsham, Glyn Alan Hughes, Darren Mark Le Grand, Katrin Spiegel
  • Publication number: 20240058893
    Abstract: Systems and methods of forming a brush for advanced semiconductor contact cleaning applications are disclosed. For example, a contact surface or surfaces, such as a nodule, of a brush can be cut by a laser cutting system. The use of a laser cutting system allows for uniform cutting of the contact surface across a length of the brush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Bradley Scott Withers, Corey Alan Hughes, Erik Scott Nelson, Brent Allan Best
  • Patent number: 11827489
    Abstract: A tarp deployment system for unwinding and taking up a flexible tarpaulin. The system includes a tarp deployment machine and a spool configured to receive and retain a flexible tarpaulin. A spool gear extends radially from at least one end of the spool. A cylindrical cage has a series of parallel shafts parallel to an axis shaft of the cage. A cage gear extends from the cage axis shaft and a drive mechanism drives the cage gear in order to rotate the spool. Power is transmitted to the cage gear which then rotates the cylindrical cage which engages and rotates the spool gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Con-Wal, Inc.
    Inventors: Shannon Dean Harrop, James Alan Hughes
  • Patent number: 11694910
    Abstract: Provided is a disclosure for a brush for cleaning a surface, where the brush comprises a center core and cleaning material around the center core. Modules are found on the cleaning material, where nodule density on the cleaning material varies. Accordingly, a first nodule density of a first region of the cleaning material is different than a second nodule density of a second region of the cleaning material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Scott Withers, Erik Scott Nelson, Corey Alan Hughes, Brent Allan Best
  • Patent number: 11491520
    Abstract: A weight system for a landfill tarpaulin. A pair of parallel chains are retained within a pair of sleeves in the tarp. A plurality of parallel wire lines traverse the tarpaulin. A plurality of elongated coupler bodies are provided with each coupler body having a first end terminating in an eyelet, a second, opposed end terminating in a hollow recess, and an attached threaded protrusion to the underside of the body. A chain fastener passes through one eyelet, passes through one of the links of the chain, and passes through the sleeve of the tarp. A tarp fastener passes through a washer, passes through the tarp, passes through an optional washer, and is threadably connected to the elongated coupler body. Each end of the wire lines is received and held in place by the hollow recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Con-Wal, Inc.
    Inventors: Shannon Dean Harrop, James Alan Hughes
  • Publication number: 20220127270
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, in general, to improved processes for the preparation of 4-{8-amino-3-[(2S)-1-(but-2-ynoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-1-yl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)-benzamide, particularly large-scale processes for manufacturing 4-{8-amino-3-[(2S)-1-(but-2-ynoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-1-yl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)benzamide and intermediates used in such processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Paul Allen BETHEL, Lai Chun CHAN, Katie Grace COOPER, Robert John COX, Michael David GOLDEN, Shaun Alan HUGHES, Lucinda Victoria JACKSON, Kirsty Jane MILLARD, Andrew John PHILLIPS, Alexander James TELFORD, Jerry EVARTS, Michael Joseph LAWLER, Remy E. J. N. LITJENS, Peter Johannes Servaas Savio VAN EIJK, Mathilda Maria Henrica VERSTAPPEN, Frank L. M. VOS, Eric Jurriƫn ZIJP, Qiu JUNYING, Rustam Ferdinand GARREY, David Allen SHORT, Angang WANG
  • Patent number: 11205582
    Abstract: A system for monitoring contamination level of effluent of an offline brush conditioning system includes a first set of reservoirs configured to collect first effluents from corresponding portions of a first brush and a second set of reservoirs configured to collect second effluents from corresponding portions of a second brush, and the first and second effluents are from a fluid used to condition the first and second brushes that are configured to clean a surface of a semiconductor wafer. An effluent contamination monitor is configured to monitor contamination levels of the first and second effluents, wherein the monitored contamination levels may provide feedback for use in the brush conditioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Scott Withers, Corey Alan Hughes, Erik Scott Nelson, Steven Kenneth Christie, Brent Allan Best
  • Publication number: 20210228554
    Abstract: The present invention provides pyridine and pyrazine derivatives which restore or enhance the function of mutant and/or wild type CFTR to treat cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory tract infections, lung carcinoma, xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sire, or constipation (IBS, IBD, opioid induced). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Urs BAETTIG, Kamlesh Jagdis BALA, Emma BUDD, Lee EDWARDS, Catherine HOWSHAM, Glyn Alan HUGHES, Darren Mark LE GRAND, Katrin SPIEGEL
  • Patent number: 10967981
    Abstract: A propulsion system for an aircraft includes an engine (e.g., piston engine, or turbine) having an axis made to be nonparallel with the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. This is enabled using an electrical, hydraulic, or other system to transfer energy generated by the engine (e.g., via electrical wiring, fluid conduits, etc.) to remotely power a motor used to drive a thrust-creating device (e.g., propeller or ducted fan). That the engine is able to be freely oriented allows for it being positioned without regard to any mechanical restraints existing in conventional arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Alan Hughes, Neal Herbert Willford
  • Publication number: 20210074556
    Abstract: Provided is a disclosure for a brush for cleaning a surface, where the brush comprises a center core and cleaning material around the center core. Modules are found on the cleaning material, where nodule density on the cleaning material varies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Bradley Scott Withers, Erik Scott Nelson, Corey Alan Hughes, Brent Allan Best
  • Publication number: 20200006162
    Abstract: Provided is a disclosure for embodiments that perform effluent monitoring for brush conditioning, where the monitored data may be fed back for use in the conditioning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Bradley Scott Withers, Corey Alan Hughes, Erik Scott Nelson, Steven Kenneth Christie, Brent Allan Best
  • Patent number: 10410936
    Abstract: An example system for monitoring contamination level of effluent of an offline brush conditioning system includes a first reservoir configured to collect a first effluent from a first portion of a brush in the offline brush conditioning system and a second reservoir configured to collect a second effluent from a second portion of the brush, where the second portion is different from the first portion, and the first and second effluents are from a fluid used to condition a brush configured to clean a surface of a semiconductor wafer. An effluent contamination monitor is configured to monitor a first contamination level of the first effluent and a second contamination level of the second effluent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Scott Withers, Corey Alan Hughes, Erik Scott Nelson, Steven Kenneth Christie, Brent Allan Best
  • Patent number: 10405166
    Abstract: Provided is a disclosure for embodiments for a brush with communication capabilities, which is configured to clean a surface of, for example, a semiconductor wafer, as well as an offline brush conditioning system and a CMP system that can communicate with the brush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Scott Withers, Corey Alan Hughes, Erik Scott Nelson, Steven Kenneth Christie, Brent Allan Best
  • Publication number: 20190262324
    Abstract: The present invention provides pyridine and pyrazine derivatives which restore or enhance the function of mutant and/or wild type CFTR to treat cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory tract infections, lung carcinoma, xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sire, or constipation (IBS, IBD, opioid induced). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Urs BAETTIG, Kamlesh Jagdis Bala, Emma Budd, Lee Edwards, Catherine Howsham, Glyn Alan Hughes, Darren Mark LE GRAND, Katrin Spiegel
  • Publication number: 20190014460
    Abstract: Provided is a disclosure for embodiments for a brush with communication capabilities, which is configured to clean a surface of, for example, a semiconductor wafer, as well as an offline brush conditioning system and a CMP system that can communicate with the brush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Bradley Scott Withers, Corey Alan Hughes, Erik Scott Nelson, Steven Kenneth Christie, Brent Allan Best
  • Patent number: RE47752
    Abstract: A system is provided herein which includes a closet flange insert and at least one spacer to be positioned between the closet flange insert and an installed closet flange. The closet flange insert includes a toilet connecting flange which extends radially outwardly from a through pipe. The through pipe is sized to be inserted into a pipe section of a closet flange. Each spacer includes spaced apart first and second faces, and spaced apart inner and outer edges extending between the first and second faces. The inner edge defines an opening extending through the body, the opening sized to permit passage therethrough of the through pipe of the closet flange insert but not the toilet connecting flange of the closet flange insert. With the subject invention, a system is provided which allows the closet flange insert to be mounted atop an installed closet flange flush with surrounding finished flooring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: OATEY CO.
    Inventor: Alan Hughes
  • Patent number: D926663
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Corey Hagemeister, Mark Alan Hughes