Patents by Inventor David John Hastings

David John Hastings 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: 20240141867
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to and envisages a jetstream power generating system. Producing electric power from jetstream force presents specific, daunting, physics-based challenges, because jetstream forces are 30 to 50 times stronger than wind on the ground. The system is configured to harness the energy of these jetstream forces in farms as power generating infrastructure. The system comprises an airborne element configured to be subjected to lift forces while flying in a jetstream, a capstan drum, a tether coupled between the airborne element and the capstan drum, an arcuate guide track, a kite tracker displaceably mounted on the guide track, a conversion unit coupled to the capstan drum, a plurality of accumulators configured to fluidly communicate with the conversion unit, and a generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Gregory Howard Hastings, David John Hartshorne, John Ross Allen, Dale Richard Gluck
  • Patent number: 9278889
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for reinforcing irregular rock or irregular concrete surfaces such as rock structures in mines as well as other rock and concrete structures. The method includes applying a curable foam composition to at least a portion of a surface, at least partially curing the curable foam composition to form a foam layer adhered to the surface, applying a curable reinforcing composition onto at least a portion of the foam layer, and at least partially curing the curable reinforcing composition to form a reinforcing layer, wherein at least a portion of the reinforcing layer is adhered to the foam layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Terrence John Rayner, David John Hastings, David Edward Livingstone
  • Publication number: 20130051918
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for reinforcing irregular rock or irregular concrete surfaces such as rock structures in mines as well as other rock and concrete structures. The method includes applying a curable foam composition to at least a portion of a surface, at least partially curing the curable foam composition to form a foam layer adhered to the surface, applying a curable reinforcing composition onto at least a portion of the foam layer, and at least partially curing the curable reinforcing composition to form a reinforcing layer, wherein at least a portion of the reinforcing layer is adhered to the foam layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Terrence John Rayner, David John Hastings, David Edward Livingstone
  • Patent number: 7115290
    Abstract: An improved process for the production of a hopped malt beer wherein a processing liquid containing riboflavin is hopped to form the desired beverage. The improvement comprises subjecting that processing liquid to an effective amount of actinic radiation of a wavelength adapted to decompose the riboflavin and thereby reduce the amount thereof, whereby a beer having enhanced light stability is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Labatt Brewing Company Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Raymond Luc Bordeleau, David John Hastings, Michael Jerome McGarrity
  • Publication number: 20040076714
    Abstract: An improved process for the production of a hopped malt beer wherein a processing liquid containing riboflavin is hopped to form the desired beverage. The improvement comprises subjecting that processing liquid to an effective amount of actinic radiation of a wavelength adapted to decompose the riboflavin and thereby reduce the amount thereof, whereby a beer having enhanced light stability is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Applicant: Labatt Brewing Company Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Raymond Luc Bordeleau, David John Hastings, Michael Jerome McGarrity
  • Patent number: 6649204
    Abstract: An improved process for the production of a hopped malt beer wherein a processing liquid containing riboflavin is hopped to form the desired beverage. The improvement comprises subjecting that processing liquid to an effective amount of actinic radiation of a wavelength adapted to decompose the riboflavin and thereby reduce the amount thereof, whereby a beer having enhanced light stability is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Labatt Brewing Company Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Raymond Luc Bordeleau, David John Hastings, Micheal Jerome McGarrity
  • Patent number: 5811144
    Abstract: A process for the production of a hopped malt beer wherein a processing liquid containing riboflavin is hopped to form the desired beverage. The improvement comprises subjecting that processing liquid to an effective amount of actinic radiation of a wavelength adopted to decompose the riboflavin and thereby reduce the amount thereof, whereby a beer having enhanced light stability is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: Labatt Brewing Company Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Raymond Luc Bordeleau, David John Hastings, Michael Jerome McGarrity