Patents by Inventor Colin John

Colin John 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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTIPLE DIRECTION FLEXIBLE INLINE CANISTER
    Publication number: 20180177930
    Abstract: A system and apparatus for treating a tissue site with reduced pressure and collecting fluids from the tissue site is disclosed. The system may include a reduced-pressure source, a pouch in fluid communication with the reduced pressure source, and a dressing in fluid communication with the pouch. The pouch may include a first wall, a second wall having a periphery coupled to the first wall to form an interior, and a third wall extending through the interior to form a first chamber in fluid communication with the dressing and a second chamber in fluid communication with the reduced pressure source. A plurality of filters are positioned in the third wall. The filters permit fluid communication between the first chamber and the second chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Benjamin Andrew Pratt, Colin John Hall, Christopher Brian Locke, Elliott James Rider, Gareth Stephenson
  • Reduced-Pressure, Deep-Tissue Closure Systems And Methods
    Publication number: 20180168867
    Abstract: A reduced-pressure, deep-tissue closure device for applying a closing force on a deep tissue includes a contractible matrix that is formed with a first plurality of apertures and which has a first side and a second, inward-facing side. The contractible matrix is for disposing proximate to the deep tissue. A reduced-pressure source is fluidly coupled to the contractible matrix and operable to deliver reduced pressure to the contractible matrix. When under reduced pressure, the contractible matrix grips the deep tissue adjacent the contractible matrix and provides a closing force on the deep tissue. A system and method are also presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: James Joseph SEALY, Keith Patrick HEATON, Colin John HALL, Christopher Guy COWARD, Mark Stephen James BEARD
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A POWER SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
    Publication number: 20180155044
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating a power system architecture including an electrical power storage system, a power distribution bus selectively connected with the electrical power storage device, a hydraulic pump selectively connected with the electrical power storage device and a controller module communicatively connected with the electrical power storage system and the hydraulic pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Colin John Halsey, Michael David Bailey
  • Data communications
    Patent number: 9992552
    Abstract: Embodiments herein provide systems and methods for sending broadband data to end-users over a DTTV broadcast transmission. Systems and methods for receiving such data are also described. A wireless overlay system is set up by an Internet Service Provider/Communications Provider (ISP/CP) 11 by means of receiving from end-user equipment 27 data requests over a DSL uplink together with identification of at least one DTTV transmitter 21 23. The ISP/CP 11 provides an overlay controller 26 which causes routing of the requested data over a selected DTTV transmitter 21. At the end-user equipment, the requested data can be received from the DTTV broadcast and extracted for output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: British Telecommunications Public Limited Company
    Inventors: Richard Thomas MacKenzie, Andrew James Garrett, Colin John Harrold, Michael Robert Fitch
  • AUXILIARY POWER UNIT WITH SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL FOR AN AIRCRAFT
    Publication number: 20180141675
    Abstract: An auxiliary power unit and a method for providing electricity to an aircraft with the auxiliary power unit where the auxiliary power unit includes a turbine with a compressor and an output shaft. A combustor coupled to the turbine and to a fuel source, and a solid oxide fuel cell coupled to the combustor, the compressor and to the fuel source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Colin John HALSEY, Michael David BAILEY
  • POWER SYSTEM FOR MORE ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
    Publication number: 20180141674
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing power to one or more loads on an aircraft are provided. A power system for an aircraft can include a first fuel cell configured to provide base power to one or more loads on the aircraft. The power system can further include a second fuel cell configured to provide peak power to the one or more loads on the aircraft. The peak power can be a power exceeding the base power. The power system can further include an energy storage device configured to provide transient power to the one or more loads on the aircraft. The transient power can be a power exceeding the peak power. The power system can further include a controller configured to control delivery of power from the first fuel cell, the second fuel cell, and the energy storage device to the one or more loads on the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Michael David BAILEY, Colin John HALSEY
  • TAXI VEHICLE FOR MOVING AN AIRCRAFT
    Publication number: 20180134413
    Abstract: In one aspect, there is disclosed a taxi vehicle comprising a chassis having a coupler to connect to a coupling location of a craft and a set of wheels with at least one electric motor coupled to the set of wheels. The taxi vehicle can include a fuel cell coupled to the at least one electric motor and a battery coupled to the fuel cell. The battery can be configured to supply peak power demand to the at least one electric motor to start moving the craft. The battery can receive charging from the fuel cell when not supplying peak power demand while the fuel cell supplies power to the at least one electric motor to continue moving the craft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Colin John HALSEY, Michael David BAILEY
  • POWER SOURCE FOR AN AIRCRAFT
    Publication number: 20180134401
    Abstract: A power source for an aircraft including a solid oxide fuel cell and a solid oxide fuel cell along with a solid oxide fuel cell multi-power source. At least one battery is electrically coupled to the solid oxide fuel cell, the solid oxide fuel cell, and an aircraft distribution network to supply electricity to the aircraft and also for becoming recharged by the solid oxide fuel cell and the solid oxide fuel cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Colin John HALSEY, Michael David BAILEY
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION
    Publication number: 20180138716
    Abstract: A system for aircraft power distribution (100) includes a source of energy (112) to deliver an input power; a bus contactor (122); a set of switches (130) connected between the bus contactor and a set of essential and non-essential devices (132); a current analysis component (315) to determine a power level drawn from the source of current by the set of essential and non-essential devices (132); a variation reduction component (317) to determine an energization schedule of the set of essential and non-essential devices (132) based on reducing temporal variation in the input power drawn from the source of energy (112) to the bus contactor (122); and a switch control component (319) configured to adjust the set of switches (130) according to the energization schedule. If too much power is drawn, the set of switches (130) will be configured such as not to exceed the maximum power rating of the source (112).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Michael David BAILEY, Colin John HALSEY, Ross Jonathan WILLIAMS
  • REDUCED-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR TREATING A TISSUE SITE THAT INCLUDES A FISTULA
    Publication number: 20180125698
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed that involve a fistula-isolating device for use when reduced pressure is applied to a wound bed having a fistula. In one instance, the fistula-isolating device includes an adjustable passageway member and a perimeter member that contracts under reduced pressure and that automatically accommodates wound beds of different heights. In another instance, the fistula-isolating device involves a body shaped as a frustro-conical body that is readily sized for different depth wound beds. Other systems, methods, and devices are presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Colin John Hall, Richard Paul Mormino
  • Contamination prevention system for fiber optic cabling
    Patent number: 9946034
    Abstract: A plug may be coupled with a cable and include a fiber ferrule extending from the plug. A biasing mechanism may be arranged to bias a cover toward a covered configuration in which the fiber ferrule is situated within an internal volume defined by the cover and away from an uncovered configuration in which the fiber ferrule is situated at least partially outside of the internal volume defined by the cover. Bristles or other blockers may be positioned along or within a boundary of the internal volume of the cover, may be arranged to block particulate entry through the blockers into the internal volume of the cover in the covered configuration, and may be movable to permit passage of the fiber ferrule through the blockers in response to movement of the cover between the covered configuration and uncovered configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Eslick, Alan Michael Judge, Alaa Adel Mahdi Hayder, Colin John Whittaker
  • Locating the source of a wireless signal
    Patent number: 9942864
    Abstract: In some aspects, a wireless-signal source locator system includes wireless sensor devices distributed at distinct locations over a geographic region. The wireless sensor devices are configured to passively monitor wireless communication network signals in the geographic region. Each wireless sensor device is configured to receive a source signal wirelessly transmitted by a source (e.g., a mobile device, etc.) and a reference signal (e.g., from a synchronization source). The wireless sensor devices can generate arrival-time data based on the source signal and the reference signal. The wireless-signal source locator system further includes a data analysis system configured to receive the arrival-time data from the wireless sensor devices and to identify a location of the source based on analyzing the arrival-time data generated by three or more of the wireless sensor devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Cognitive Systems Corp.
    Inventors: Oleksiy Kravets, Colin John Sherrat
  • System and method for multiple direction flexible inline canister
    Patent number: 9931448
    Abstract: A system and apparatus for treating a tissue site with reduced pressure and collecting fluids from the tissue site is disclosed. The system may include a reduced-pressure source, a pouch in fluid communication with the reduced pressure source, and a dressing in fluid communication with the pouch. The pouch may include a first wall, a second wall having a periphery coupled to the first wall to form an interior, and a third wall extending through the interior to form a first chamber in fluid communication with the dressing and a second chamber in fluid communication with the reduced pressure source. A plurality of filters are positioned in the third wall. The filters permit fluid communication between the first chamber and the second chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Andrew Pratt, Colin John Hall, Christopher Brian Locke, Elliott James Rider, Gareth Stephenson
  • Reduced-pressure, deep-tissue closure systems and methods
    Patent number: 9931249
    Abstract: A reduced-pressure, deep-tissue closure device for applying a closing force on a deep tissue includes a contractible matrix that is formed with a first plurality of apertures and which has a first side and a second, inward-facing side. The contractible matrix is for disposing proximate to the deep tissue. A reduced-pressure source is fluidly coupled to the contractible matrix and operable to deliver reduced pressure to the contractible matrix. When under reduced pressure, the contractible matrix grips the deep tissue adjacent the contractible matrix and provides a closing force on the deep tissue. A system and method are also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: James Joseph Sealy, Keith Patrick Heaton, Colin John Hall, Christopher Guy Coward, Mark Stephen James Beard
  • Reduced-pressure, abdominal treatment systems and methods
    Patent number: 9895270
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a reduced-pressure abdominal treatment system for treating an open abdominal cavity of a patient is provided. A reduced-pressure abdominal treatment system has an open-cavity treatment device for providing reduced-pressure treatment to a patient's abdominal cavity; a deep-tissue closure device for applying a closing force on a deep-tissue wound on a patient's fascia; a surface-wound closure subsystem for providing a closing force on a surface wound on the patient's epidermis. The method of manufacturing may also include the step of providing a reduced-pressure supply subsystem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Guy Coward, Mark Stephen James Beard, Colin John Hall, Ian James Hardman, Keith Patrick Heaton, James Joseph Sealy, David George Whyte
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING A TOOL ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20180032056
    Abstract: A method of identifying a multi-component cutting tool assembly to a user includes the steps of: receiving an indication from the user of a desired characteristic of at least one of the cutting tool assembly or of a workpiece to be machined, determining at least a portion of a first set of characteristics associated with a first component of the plurality of tool components corresponds to the desired characteristic, determining at least a portion of a second set of characteristics associated with a second component of the plurality of tool components corresponds to a portion of the first set of characteristics and responsive thereto grouping the first component and the second component together to form a combination and identifying the combination to the user as the cutting tool assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Mitchell D. Benko, Colin John Deem, Pradeep Hemmanur, Fred Patterson, Karen Gallentine
  • Apparatus for treating an exhaust gas in a foreline
    Patent number: 9867238
    Abstract: In some embodiments an apparatus for treating an exhaust gas in a foreline of a substrate processing system may include a dielectric tube configured to be coupled to the foreline of the substrate processing system to allow a flow of exhaust gases from the foreline through the dielectric tube; an RF coil wound about an outer surface of the dielectric tube, the RF coil having a first end to provide an RF input to the RF coil, the first end of the RF coil disposed proximate a first end of the dielectric tube and a second end disposed proximate a second end of the dielectric tube; a tap coupled to the RF coil to provide an RF return path, the tap disposed between the first end of the dielectric tube and a central portion of the dielectric tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael S. Cox, Colin John Dickinson
  • PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF AROMATICS VIA PYROLYSIS OF LIGNIN-COMPRISING MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20170369787
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the conversion of a feedstock comprising a lignin-comprising material, comprising the steps (a) to (c): (a) charging the feedstock to a fluidized bed reactor; (b) pyrolyzing at least part of the feedstock in the fluidized bed reactor while introducing a carrier gas into the reactor, to produce pyrolysis vapours; (c) reacting at least part of the pyrolysis vapours coming from step (b) in a second reactor comprising a catalyst, to produce hydrocarbon products comprising aromatics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Colin John SCHAVERIEN, Yunming FANG
  • Reduced-pressure systems, devices, and methods for treating a tissue site that includes a fistula
    Patent number: 9849023
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed that involve a fistula-isolating device for use when reduced pressure is applied to a wound bed having a fistula. In one instance, the fistula-isolating device includes an adjustable passageway member and a perimeter member that contracts under reduced pressure and that automatically accommodates wound beds of different heights. In another instance, the fistula-isolating device involves a body shaped as a frustro-conical body that is readily sized for different depth wound beds. Other systems, methods, and devices are presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin John Hall, Richard Paul Mormino
  • REDUCED-PRESSURE DRESSINGS EMPLOYING TISSUE-FIXATION ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20170348154
    Abstract: A reduced-pressure system for treating a tissue site on a patient includes a distribution manifold that adheres to a tissue site to allow retention without external support. The distribution manifold includes a porous member and a tissue-fixation element. The tissue-fixation element maintains the porous member substantially adjacent to the tissue site while a sealing member is applied. In one instance, the tissue-fixation element is a soluble adhesive that partially covers either the tissue-facing side of the porous member or a tissue-facing side of a fluid-permeable substrate layer that is on the tissue-facing side of the porous member. Other systems, distributions manifolds, and methods are presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Tyler H. SIMMONS, Colin John HALL, Jeanette LOSOLE