Patents by Inventor Andrew Gibbs
Andrew Gibbs 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: 11859906Abstract: A compressing element, devices for using such a compressing element and methods of use are provided, in which the compressing element has: a upper surface provided with an inlet and an outlet; a lower surface; an at least partially hollow interior provided between the upper surface and the lower surface, the hollow interior being connected to the inlet and the outlet; the hollow interior being provided with: one or more fluid flow constraining surfaces provided by one or more walls of the follow interior; and one or more fluid flow control elements provided in the hollow interior, the one or more fluid flow control elements being additional to the one or more fluid flow constraining surfaces provided by the one or more walls of the hollow interior. The arrangement of inlet, outlet, fluid flow constraining surfaces and fluid control elements provides for improved cooling of the compressing element, for instance when used to press molten metal processing by-products to extract molten metal.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: ALTEK EUROPE LIMITEDInventors: Alan Peel, Andrew Gibbs
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Patent number: 11358855Abstract: The valve closure (e.g. an A-type closure) has a closure body (1) for attachment to a container, a gas inlet port (14), a liquid dispensing port (25), and a valve member (6) to sealably close the gas inlet and liquid dispensing ports. An over-pressure relief valve (40) is configured to release gas from within the container in the event that an internal pressure limit is exceeded, and a user-operable depressurising lever (50) is arranged to permit the over-pressure relief valve to be manually opened. The over-pressure relief valve (40) comprises a plunger (53) which is urged against a seat (52) by a spring (57), and the depressurising lever (50) incorporates an abutment (58) for the spring (57). The plunger (53) includes an arrowhead formation (59) by which the depressurising lever (50) engages the plunger to hold the valve open during manual operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Inventors: Philip Andrew Walton, Sergio Sonzogni, Robert Tansley, Andrew Gibbs
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Publication number: 20210095925Abstract: A compressing element, devices for using such a compressing element and methods of use are provided, in which the compressing element has: a upper surface provided with an inlet and an outlet; a lower surface; an at least partially hollow interior provided between the upper surface and the lower surface, the hollow interior being connected to the inlet and the outlet; the hollow interior being provided with: one or more fluid flow constraining surfaces provided by one or more walls of the follow interior; and one or more fluid flow control elements provided in the hollow interior, the one or more fluid flow control elements being additional to the one or more fluid flow constraining surfaces provided by the one or more walls of the hollow interior. The arrangement of inlet, outlet, fluid flow constraining surfaces and fluid control elements provides for improved cooling of the compressing element, for instance when used to press molten metal processing by-products to extract molten metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Alan Peel, Andrew GIbbs
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Patent number: 10960154Abstract: The present invention provides an aerosol device for delivering a pharmaceutical formulation by inhalation via the mouth to the lungs or to the nostril in metered doses comprising: a pressurised aerosol canister including a vial containing a pharmaceutical formulation comprising an active ingredient, a propellant and, optionally, a co-solvent, the aerosol canister further comprising a metering valve having a valve stem; and an actuator for the aerosol canister, the actuator including a delivery outlet and a stem block, the stem block having a receptacle into which the valve stem of the metering valve of the aerosol canister is received and axially located and being displaceable relative to the vial of the aerosol canister to actuate the metering valve of the aerosol canister, a sump extending below the receptacle, the stem block further defining a discharge orifice arranged to direct the pharmaceutical formulation through the delivery outlet, a transfer tunnel having an input opening and an output opening thrType: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Inventors: James Noel Power, Simon Kaar, Andrew Gibbs
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Publication number: 20210047460Abstract: The present invention relates to rapid-curing resin formulations as well as fiber-reinforced composite materials comprising the same and their use in the manufacture of molded articles, particularly where the manufacturing process requires high throughput and where resin formulations having consistent handling characteristics (e.g., tack and flexibility) would be preferable across normal to elevated laminating environments (as defined by temperatures between 20° C. and 60° C.). The present invention further relates to a manufacturing process for preparing an article, particularly a molded article, from a fiber-reinforced composite material comprising a rapid-curing resin formulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Andrew GIBBS, Lewis WILLIAMS, Stephen CORDEN
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Publication number: 20200307982Abstract: The valve closure (e.g. an A-type closure) has a closure body (1) for attachment to a container, a gas inlet port (14), a liquid dispensing port (25), and a valve member (6) to sealably close the gas inlet and liquid dispensing ports. An over-pressure relief valve (40) is configured to release gas from within the container in the event that an internal pressure limit is exceeded, and a user-operable depressurising lever (50) is arranged to permit the over-pressure relief valve to be manually opened. The over-pressure relief valve (40) comprises a plunger (53) which is urged against a seat (52) by a spring (57), and the depressurising lever (50) incorporates an abutment (58) for the spring (57). The plunger (53) includes an arrowhead formation (59) by which the depressurising lever (50) engages the plunger to hold the valve open during manual operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2018Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Philip Andrew WALTON, Sergio SONZOGNI, Robert TANSLEY, Andrew GIBBS
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Patent number: 10739075Abstract: Apparatus and a method of handling a molten metal processing by-product are provided in which the by-product is placed in a container unit and put in the apparatus, the apparatus including an element having a first position outside of the container and a second position in which at least a part of the element is in the container so as to compress the by-product and exclude oxygen from it. The element also serves to transfer heat from the contents of the container unit to the element and so provide cooling. The element can then be returned to the first position, the container unit be removed and placed at a cooling location for final cooling.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: ALTEK EUROPE LIMITEDInventors: Alan Peel, Andrew Gibbs
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Patent number: 10693789Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for routing data packets adaptively in a communication system. As the proliferation of data rich content and increasingly more capable mobile devices has continued, the amount of data communicated over mobile operator's networks can continue to exponentially increase. One way to accommodate increased data traffic and provide high quality data communication services to end users is by utilizing network resources efficiently. This disclosure provides systems and methods for efficiently utilizing network resources by providing adaptive intelligence to data packet routing systems.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Ashraf M. Dahod, Anthony Schoener, Kuntal Chowdhury, Leonard Schwartz, Matthew H. Harper, Kenneth E. Virgile, Andrew Gibbs
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Publication number: 20200157655Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing a material are provided, the material being the upper layer from a metal melting process, the material containing one or more salts, the material containing one or more metals, the salts and/or metals being recycled as a result of the method/apparatus. The method includes feeding the material to a leaching step; obtaining a leachate from the leaching step; feeding the leachate to a drying step or spray drying step; obtaining a solid from the drying step or spray drying step. Off gases from the leaching step are used to provide heat to the drying step. The drying step provides a product well suited to being turned into pellets for reuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Alan Peel, Andrew Gibbs
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Patent number: 10577675Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing a material are provided, the material being the upper layer from a metal melting process, the material containing one or more salts, the material containing one or more metals, the salts and/or metals being recycled as a result of the method/apparatus. The method includes feeding the material to a leaching step; obtaining a leachate from the leaching step; feeding the leachate to a drying step or spray drying step; obtaining a solid from the drying step or spray drying step. Off gases from the leaching step are used to provide heat to the drying step. The drying step provides a product well suited to being turned into pellets for reuse.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2014Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: ALTEK EUROPE LIMITEDInventors: Alan Peel, Andrew Gibbs
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Publication number: 20190300983Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing a material, the material being the upper layer from a metal melting process, the material containing one or more salts, the material containing one or metals, are provided. The method includes feeding the material to a size reduction step; feeding the material from the size reduction step to a density based separation step; feeding the material from the density based separation step to a leaching step. The size reduction stage is optimised to provide exposure of material for a ferrous and non-ferrous metal separation. The ferrous separation is preferably provided by an eddy current separator. The non-ferrous separation is preferably provided by a cyclone.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2017Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Alan PEEL, Andrew GIBBS
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Patent number: 10308633Abstract: This invention provides novel processes for the preparation of compounds such as 3-[(1S,2S)-2-hydroxycyclohexyl]-6-[(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)methyl]benzo[h]-quinazolin-4(3H)-one, salts and derivatives thereof. The compounds synthesized by the processes of the invention are useful for treating Alzheimer's disease and other diseases (e.g., cognitive impairment, schizophrenia, pain disorders, and sleep disorders) mediated by the muscarinic M1 receptor.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck Sharp & Dohme LimitedInventors: Qinghao Chen, Shane W. Krska, Lushi Tan, Peter E. Maligres, Jeremy Scott, Carl Baxter, Gavin William Stewart, Andrew Gibb
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Patent number: 10291529Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for routing data packets adaptively in a communication system. As the proliferation of data rich content and increasingly more capable mobile devices has continued, the amount of data communicated over mobile operator's networks can continue to exponentially increase. One way to accommodate increased data traffic and provide high quality data communication services to end users is by utilizing network resources efficiently. This disclosure provides systems and methods for efficiently utilizing network resources by providing adaptive intelligence to data packet routing systems.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Ashraf M. Dahod, Anthony Schoener, Kuntal Chowdhury, Leonard Schwartz, Matthew H. Harper, Kenneth E. Virgile, Andrew Gibbs
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Publication number: 20180309681Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for routing data packets adaptively in a communication system. As the proliferation of data rich content and increasingly more capable mobile devices has continued, the amount of data communicated over mobile operator's networks can continue to exponentially increase. One way to accommodate increased data traffic and provide high quality data communication services to end users is by utilizing network resources efficiently. This disclosure provides systems and methods for efficiently utilizing network resources by providing adaptive intelligence to data packet routing systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Ashraf M. DAHOD, Anthony SCHOENER, Kuntal CHOWDHURY, Leonard SCHWARTZ, Matthew H. HARPER, Kenneth E. VIRGILE, Andrew GIBBS
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Publication number: 20180265493Abstract: This invention provides novel processes for the preparation of compounds such as 3-[(1S,2S)-2-hydroxycyclohexyl]-6-[(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)methyl]benzo[h]-quinazolin-4(3H)-one, salts and derivatives thereof. The compounds synthesized by the processes of the invention are useful for treating Alzheimer's disease and other diseases (e.g., cognitive impairment, schizophrenia, pain disorders, and sleep disorders) mediated by the muscarinic M1 receptor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicants: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited.Inventors: Qinghao Chen, Shane W. Krska, Lushi Tan, Peter E. Maligres, Jeremy Scott, Carl Baxter, Gavin William Stewart, Andrew Gibb
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Patent number: 9926418Abstract: Curative fibre components comprise one or more fibres for filaments of curative suitable to cure curable resins such as thermoset resin. In curative fibre components comprising a plurality of fibres of curative, the fibres can be commingled, such as twisting, to form a thread or yarn. Curative fibre components can be used to form a material in the form of a sheet, fabric, layer, textile or mat of woven or non-woven curative fibres. Curative fibre components can be used to produce composite materials such as fibre reinforced resinous composite materials. The curative fibre components can be commingled, including interwoven, stitched and layered with other fibres or fibrous materials, such as fibrous reinforcement, fibrous curable resin, fibrous thermoplastic, other non-reinforcing fibres to form composite materials, prepregs, preforms and articles.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: CYTEC INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS (DERBY) LIMITEDInventors: Mark Raymond Steele, Andrew Gibbs, Amy Grace Atinkson
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Publication number: 20170189630Abstract: The present invention provides an aerosol device for delivering a pharmaceutical formulation by inhalation via the mouth to the lungs or to the nostril in metered doses comprising: a pressurised aerosol canister including a vial containing a pharmaceutical formulation comprising an active ingredient, a propellant and, optionally, a co-solvent, the aerosol canister further comprising a metering valve having a valve stem; and an actuator for the aerosol canister, the actuator including a delivery outlet and a stem block, the stem block having a receptacle into which the valve stem of the metering valve of the aerosol canister is received and axially located and being displaceable relative to the vial of the aerosol canister to actuate the metering valve of the aerosol canister, a sump extending below the receptacle, the stem block further defining a discharge orifice arranged to direct the pharmaceutical formulation through the delivery outlet, a transfer tunnel having an input opening and an output opening thrType: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: James Noel POWER, Simon KAAR, Andrew GIBBS
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Publication number: 20170149667Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for routing data packets adaptively in a communication system. As the proliferation of data rich content and increasingly more capable mobile devices has continued, the amount of data communicated over mobile operator's networks can continue to exponentially increase. One way to accommodate increased data traffic and provide high quality data communication services to end users is by utilizing network resources efficiently. This disclosure provides systems and methods for efficiently utilizing network resources by providing adaptive intelligence to data packet routing systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Ashraf M. Dahod, Anthony Schoener, Kuntal Chowdhury, Leonard Schwartz, Matthew H. Harper, Kenneth E. Virgile, Andrew Gibbs
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Patent number: 9565117Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for routing data packets adaptively in a communication system. As the proliferation of data rich content and increasingly more capable mobile devices has continued, the amount of data communicated over mobile operator's networks can continue to exponentially increase. One way to accommodate increased data traffic and provide high quality data communication services to end users is by utilizing network resources efficiently. This disclosure provides systems and methods for efficiently utilizing network resources by providing adaptive intelligence to data packet routing systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Ashraf M. Dahod, Anthony Schoener, Kuntal Chowdhury, Leonard Schwartz, Matthew H. Harper, Kenneth E. Virgile, Andrew Gibbs
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Patent number: 9503388Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that allow network resources to be shared across geographical distances. This can be achieved by changing the resources available for establishing and handling call or data session processing in an area. A mobility management device can alone or in combination with a DNS server change the size or the resource pool available in some embodiments. The change in resources can be dynamic according to certain predefined conditions or can be setup beforehand to account for daily demand. This sharing of resources can allow more efficient usage of resources available across a geographic region, rather than needed to over-provision each region to account for peak demands.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Rajesh Ramankutty, Kuntal Chowdhury, Andrew Gibbs