Patents by Inventor Alan Suttie

Alan Suttie 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).

  • Patent number: 11857982
    Abstract: A centrifugal separator apparatus for separating components of a fluid stream; the apparatus comprising a support structure and a centrifugal separator unit rotatably mounted on the support structure so as to be rotatable about a rotational axis extending through the centrifugal separator unit; a drive element for driving rotation of the centrifugal separator unit; wherein the centrifugal separator unit comprises a centrifugal separation chamber having an inlet which is connected or connectable to a source of fluid requiring separation, a first outlet for collecting a higher density component of the fluid stream, and a second outlet for collecting a lower density component of the fluid stream; the first outlet being connected or connectable to a first collector for collecting the higher density component and the second outlet being connected or connectable to a second collector for collecting the lower density component; the centrifugal separation chamber comprising a curved or inclined guide surface for g
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: GM INNOVATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Gerard Melling, Alan Suttie, Brian Loudon
  • Patent number: 11840469
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for providing potable water, which apparatus comprises a plurality of components linked in series to provide a flow path through the apparatus, wherein the plurality of components comprises: (i) an inlet (4) for a stream of contaminated water requiring purification; (ii) a centrifugal separator (20) for separating the contaminated water stream into a partially purified water stream and a contaminant stream; (iii) a pre-filter pump (26); (iv) a pre-filter pressure sensor (30); (v) a first filter assembly (32) comprising one or more filter modules for removing particles of a predetermined size and/or removing organic contaminants from the partially purified water stream; (vi) a post-filter pressure sensor (38); (vii) a post-filter pump (40); (viii) a second filter assembly comprising one or more reverse osmosis filters (48); (ix) a UV steriliser unit (52); and (x) an outlet (6) for purified potable water; and wherein the apparatus further comprises an electronic controller (
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: GM INNOVATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Gerard Melling, Alan Suttie, Brian Loudon, John Elliot
  • Patent number: 11406199
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an infant seat and crib arrangement (10). The infant seat and crib arrangement (10) comprises a seat (14) configured to support an infant in a sitting position, a crib configured to enclose an infant and a frame (12). The frame (12) is configured for change between a first disposition in which the seat (14) engages removably with the frame to thereby bring the seat into use and a second disposition in which the crib removably engages with the frame to thereby bring the crib into use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: PENNSUTT LIMITED
    Inventors: John Suttie, June Pennykid, Alan Suttie, Thomas Blakeman
  • Publication number: 20210363041
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for providing potable water, which apparatus comprises a plurality of components linked in series to provide a flow path through the apparatus, wherein the plurality of components comprises: (i) an inlet (4) for a stream of contaminated water requiring purification; (ii) a centrifugal separator (20) for separating the contaminated water stream into a partially purified water stream and a contaminant stream; (iii) a pre-filter pump (26); (iv) a pre-filter pressure sensor (30); (v) a first filter assembly (32) comprising one or more filter modules for removing particles of a predetermined size and/or removing organic contaminants from the partially purified water stream; (vi) a post-filter pressure sensor (38); (vii) a post-filter pump (40); (viii) a second filter assembly comprising one or more reverse osmosis filters (48); (ix) a UV steriliser unit (52); and (x) an outlet (6) for purified potable water; and wherein the apparatus further comprises an electronic controller (
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: GM INNOVATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Gerard MELLING, Alan SUTTIE, Brian LOUDON, John ELLIOT
  • Publication number: 20210186232
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an infant seat and crib arrangement (10). The infant seat and crib arrangement (10) comprises a seat (14) configured to support an infant in a sitting position, a crib configured to enclose an infant and a frame (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: John SUTTIE, June PENNYKID, Alan SUTTIE, Thomas BLAKEMAN
  • Publication number: 20210039116
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for separating components of a fluid stream comprising a first centrifugal separator and a further separator; the first centrifugal separator comprising: a support structure and a centrifugal separator unit rotatably mounted on the support structure so as to be rotatable about a rotational axis extending through the centrifugal separator unit; a drive element for driving rotation of the centrifugal separator unit; wherein the centrifugal separator unit comprises a centrifugal separation chamber having an inlet which is connected or connectable to a source of fluid requiring separation, a first outlet for collecting a higher density component of the fluid stream, and a second outlet for collecting a lower density component of the fluid stream; the first outlet being connected or connectable to a first collector for collecting the higher density component and the second outlet being connected or connectable to a second collector for collecting the lower density component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: GM INNOVATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Gerard MELLING, Alan SUTTIE, Brian LOUDON, John ELLIOT
  • Publication number: 20200230615
    Abstract: A centrifugal separator apparatus for separating components of a fluid stream; the apparatus comprising a support structure and a centrifugal separator unit rotatably mounted on the support structure so as to be rotatable about a rotational axis extending through the centrifugal separator unit; a drive element for driving rotation of the centrifugal separator unit; wherein the centrifugal separator unit comprises a centrifugal separation chamber having an inlet which is connected or connectable to a source of fluid requiring separation, a first outlet for collecting a higher density component of the fluid stream, and a second outlet for collecting a lower density component of the fluid stream; the first outlet being connected or connectable to a first collector for collecting the higher density component and the second outlet being connected or connectable to a second collector for collecting the lower density component; the centrifugal separation chamber comprising a curved or inclined guide surface for g
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicant: GM INNOVATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Gerard MELLING, Alan SUTTIE, Brian LOUDON
  • Patent number: 7987622
    Abstract: An apparatus for installing an advertising sign is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a support structure; a lifting system fixed to the support structure; a top rail supported on the lifting system such that the top rail can be raised and lowered between a lowered mounting position and a raised display position; and a bottom rail fixed to the support structure. The lifting system comprises a cord operable to raise the top rail to the upper display position. The top rail comprises a longitudinally extending channel adapted to engage a top periphery of an advertising sign, and the bottom rail comprises a longitudinally extending channel adapted to engage a bottom periphery of an advertising sign. A method for installing an advertising sign is also disclosed. A system and a method of retaining a flexible sheet are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Tiffin Metal Products Co.
    Inventors: John Dunlop Pitt, Matthew Macindoe, Alan Suttie
  • Publication number: 20090206228
    Abstract: An apparatus for installing an advertising sign is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a support structure; a lifting system fixed to the support structure; a top rail supported on the lifting system such that the top rail can be raised and lowered between a lowered mounting position and a raised display position; and a bottom rail fixed to the support structure. The lifting system comprises a cord operable to raise the top rail to the upper display position. The top rail comprises a longitudinally extending channel adapted to engage a top periphery of an advertising sign, and the bottom rail comprises a longitudinally extending channel adapted to engage a bottom periphery of an advertising sign. A method for installing an advertising sign is also disclosed. A system and a method of retaining a flexible sheet are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Agripa Holdings Limited
    Inventors: John Dunlop Pitt, Matthew Macindoe, Alan Suttie
  • Patent number: D974093
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: PENNSUTT LIMITED
    Inventors: John Suttie, Niall Slater, Alan Suttie, June Pennykid