Patents by Inventor Christopher Wilkinson

Christopher Wilkinson 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: 10661620
    Abstract: A computerized tire heating system is provided for. The system features a carcass with a tread, a sidewall and a bead, an inner tube having an inner volume, a first layer of thermal insulation, connected to said bead, a second later of thermal insulation, connected to said tread, a power source, and a heating system having more than one heating coil located in between the first layer of thermal insulation and the second layer of thermal insulation, where the heating system is connected to said power source. The computerized tire heating system may also have a heating gel located in the inner volume of the inner tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Inventor: Christopher Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 10391026
    Abstract: A personal dryer system for efficiently delivering heated air to are enclosed area (such as shower stall or bath tub) for drying the body of an individual after taking a shower, and for other intended uses. The system includes an air blower, air heater, air distribution assembly and air exhaust vent unit with, optional, air pump, all of which are operatively associated with and regulated by a computerized control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Inventor: Christopher Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 10224740
    Abstract: A system for recharging a battery having; memory that stores computer-executable instructions; a processor, communicatively coupled to the memory that facilitates execution of the computer-executable instructions; the instructions having: a battery; a thermal insulating layer; the thermal insulating layer; adapted and configured as the exterior of the battery; the battery adapted and configured with the thermal insulation layer for harnessing heat created by a plurality of solar panels; the plurality of solar panels configured on the exterior of the battery; an application interface unit; the application interface unit adapted and configured to control the plurality of solar panels; wherein the processor transforms heat energy collected by the plurality of solar panels and stored in the thermal insulation layer into energy to power a communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Inventor: Christopher Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20180249849
    Abstract: A personal cooling system for controlling personal body temperature at the beach comprises a first layer having a first edge region defining a size and a shape of the first layer, the first layer comprising a cooling gel pack, wherein the gel pack has an outer surface and a plurality of compartments for storing a temperature-controlling ingredient therein; a second layer having a second edge region defining a size and a shape of the second layer; and an outside bag, to an inside surface of the outside bag the first layer and the second layer are attached. The second layer in the system further comprises a liquid dispenser that is embedded in the mesh material of the second layer. The actions of the cooling system and the dispenser can be controlled by a remote controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20180251218
    Abstract: An unmanned aerial combat vehicle system is disclosed. The system provides for an unmanned aerial combat vehicle that is capable of performing reconnaissance, disrupting enemy communications, or delivering a weaponized payload. The unmanned aerial combat vehicle may also be equipped with a cloaking mechanism, where it can mask it's heat signature, or simulate an image on its outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20180233945
    Abstract: A system for recharging a battery having; memory that stores computer-executable instructions; a processor, communicatively coupled to the memory that facilitates execution of the computer-executable instructions; the instructions having: a battery; a thermal insulating layer; the thermal insulating layer; adapted and configured as the exterior of the battery; the battery adapted and configured with the thermal insulation layer for harnessing heat created by a plurality of solar panels; the plurality of solar panels configured on the exterior of the battery; an application interface unit; the application interface unit adapted and configured to control the plurality of solar panels; wherein the processor transforms heat energy collected by the plurality of solar panels and stored in the thermal insulation layer into energy to power a communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 9960635
    Abstract: A system for recharging a battery having; memory that stores computer-executable instructions; a processor, communicatively coupled to the memory that facilitates execution of the computer-executable instructions; the instructions having: a battery; a thermal insulating layer; the thermal insulating layer; adapted and configured as the exterior of the battery; the battery adapted and configured with the thermal insulation layer for harnessing heat created by a plurality of solar panels; the plurality of solar panels configured on the exterior of the battery; an application interface unit; the application interface unit adapted and configured to control the plurality of solar panels; wherein the processor transforms heat energy collected by the plurality of solar panels and stored in the thermal insulation layer into energy to power a communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20180038110
    Abstract: A gutter capable of evaporating water is provided for. The gutter features a pipe having a first opening, second opening, and a wall with an integrated heater and a number of vents located closed to the first opening, a water receiving opening and a water expelling opening where the water receiving opening and the water expelling opening are the first and second openings; a thermal storage system located within the wall and below the number of vents; and an evaporating steam vent placed on the wall and below the thermal storage system. The present invention can also have vacuum mechanism with an included shredding mechanism and compost dispensary for the shredded components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20180036200
    Abstract: A personal dryer system for efficiently delivering heated air to are enclosed area (such as shower stall or bath tub) for drying the body of an individual after taking a shower, and for other intended uses. The system includes an air blower, air heater, air distribution assembly and air exhaust vent unit with, optional, air pump, all of which are operatively associated with and regulated by a computerized control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20180037321
    Abstract: A law enforcement drone system is provided. The system features an unmanned aerial vehicle, having a wireless transceiver, an airframe, a propulsion system, a navigation mechanism, a processor, a memory, a power source, and at least one fuel tank. The system also features a control system having a wireless transceiver, an input device, capable of receiving a user's input and converting the user's input to electrical signals, a processor, and a memory. The control system is in wireless communication with the vehicle such that the control system is capable of utilizing the propulsion system in substantially real-time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 9816750
    Abstract: A method is provided of operating a cryogenic cooling system, in which a target region for receiving a sample is cooled by a dilution refrigerator containing an operational fluid. Firstly any operational fluid is removed from the dilution refrigerator. Target apparatus comprising the sample is loaded from a high temperature location to the target region. The target apparatus is then pre-cooled in the target region to a first temperature using a mechanical refrigerator. The operational fluid is then supplied to the dilution refrigerator and the dilution refrigerator operated so as to cool the target apparatus in the target location to a second temperature that is lower than the first temperature. A suitable system for performing the method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Oxford INstruments Nanotechnology Tools Limited
    Inventors: Graham Batey, Par Gustav Teleberg, Anthony Matthews, Christopher Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20170187233
    Abstract: A system for recharging a battery having; memory that stores computer-executable instructions; a processor, communicatively coupled to the memory that facilitates execution of the computer-executable instructions; the instructions having: a battery; a thermal insulating layer; the thermal insulating layer; adapted and configured as the exterior of the battery; the battery adapted and configured with the thermal insulation layer for harnessing heat created by a plurality of solar panels; the plurality of solar panels configured on the exterior of the battery; an application interface unit; the application interface unit adapted and configured to control the plurality of solar panels; wherein the processor transforms heat energy collected by the plurality of solar panels and stored in the thermal insulation layer into energy to power a communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventor: Christopher Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20170182982
    Abstract: A system comprising a plurality of housings; a plurality of thermal heat generators: the plurality of thermal heat generators encased in the plurality of housings and adapted and configured on a plurality of oscillating fans; the plurality oscillating fans encased in the plurality of housings and adapted and configured to generate hot air. The system comprises a plurality of air jets; the plurality of air jets encased in the plurality of housings; and wherein thermal hot air produced by the plurality of oscillating fans is further propelled by the plurality of air jets; and wherein the plurality of housings comprised of a plurality of air vents and positioned on the undercarriage of a motorized vehicle; and wherein thermal hot air is forced out of the plurality of air vents onto snow or ice located under a motorized vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventor: Christopher Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20170158004
    Abstract: A computerized tire heating system is provided for. The system features a carcass with a tread, a sidewall and a bead, an inner tube having an inner volume, a first layer of thermal insulation, connected to said bead, a second later of thermal insulation, connected to said tread, a power source, and a heating system having more than one heating coil located in between the first layer of thermal insulation and the second layer of thermal insulation, where the heating system is connected to said power source. The computerized tire heating system may also have a heating gel located in the inner volume of the inner tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventor: Christopher WILKINSON
  • Publication number: 20160356010
    Abstract: A device for processing of frozen and/or semi-frozen material may resemble an autonomous vehicle having a container structure with at least one internal compartment, where the internal compartment is capable of heating the frozen and/or semi-frozen material, a mechanism that directs the frozen and/or semi-frozen material into at the internal compartment, and a transport mechanism that enables transfer of processed materials from the at least one internal compartment, and a dispersal system, where the dispersal system dispenses the processed material. The device may be programmed to traverse a preset or customized route. As the device travels through the route it collects snow, ice, slush, and the like, and processes the material. This reduces the presence of snow, slush, ice, and the like in an efficient and expeditious manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventor: Christopher Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20160355446
    Abstract: A composter for various organic debris is designed to remove such debris, namely yard waste and other organic materials, and promote an effective composting process. The composter may have a device mounted thereon to collect leaves, grasses, soil, and the like. A liquid treatment may be applied to the ground organic material to enhance the decomposition process. A heat treatment may also be applied to the organic matter. Other treatments may also be necessary depending on the intended results and the type of organic matter being processed. The composter may further then be capable of spreading the compost over a desired area either immediately or once sufficiently decomposed. The composter may be controlled via an application or via a built in interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventor: Christopher Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 9223566
    Abstract: A method, system, and/or computer program product manages a set of software modules in a software runtime environment, where the set of software modules has one or more dynamic dependencies and one or more static dependencies. Each software module having a static dependency on another software module in a set of software modules is identified. Each subset of the set of software modules that is interdependent with another subset due to static dependencies between subsets is identified. In response to a change in state of a module in an identified subset, the change in state is applied to all modules in the identified subset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Graham C. Charters, Andrew J. Osborne, Timothy J. Ward, Christopher Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20140202179
    Abstract: A method is provided of operating a cryogenic cooling system, in which a target region for receiving a sample is cooled by a dilution refrigerator containing an operational fluid. Firstly any operational fluid is removed from the dilution refrigerator. Target apparatus comprising the sample is loaded from a high temperature location to the target region. The target apparatus is then pre-cooled in the target region to a first temperature using a mechanical refrigerator. The operational fluid is then supplied to the dilution refrigerator and the dilution refrigerator operated so as to cool the target apparatus in the target location to a second temperature that is lower than the first temperature. A suitable system for performing the method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS LIMITED
    Inventors: Graham Batey, Par Gustav Teleberg, Anthony Matthews, Christopher Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20140096110
    Abstract: A method, system, and/or computer program product manages a set of software modules in a software runtime environment, where the set of software modules has one or more dynamic dependencies and one or more static dependencies. Each software module having a static dependency on another software module in a set of software modules is identified. Each subset of the set of software modules that is interdependent with another subset due to static dependencies between subsets is identified. In response to a change in state of a module in an identified subset, the change in state is applied to all modules in the identified subset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Graham C. Charters, Andrew J. Osborne, Timothy J. Ward, Christopher Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 8561084
    Abstract: A method of performing message operations includes receiving a message operation request identifying a queue, retrieving a list of the subset of partitions associated with the alias received in the request, and selecting at least one of the partitions within the retrieved subset. According to the method, the queue includes a plurality of partitions, the request identifies the queue with an alias, and the alias having a subset of the plurality of partitions associated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Tom Evans, Graham D. Wallis, David Ware, Christopher Wilkinson