Patents by Inventor David Seaman
David Seaman 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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Publication number: 20240066525Abstract: A process and a plant for recovering valuable material in the form of gold and/or copper from sulphide ore systems that includes an Accurate Rock Breakage System (“ARBS”) circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: David Seaman, William Futcher, Malcolm Strathmore Powell
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Patent number: 11134682Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid dispersion comprising (i) at least one growth regulator which has a solubility in vegetable oil of about 0.1 wt % or less; (ii) an organic hydrophobic carrier, preferably a vegetable oil, hydrocarbon oil or paraffin oil, or a derivative thereof; wherein the at least one growth regulator which is insoluble or unstable in water, is present in the liquid dispersion in an amount exceeding 0.1 wt %; and wherein more than 90% of the particles of said growth regulator has a particle size of between 1-7 ?m; wherein the dispersion further comprises (iii) an emulsifier which stabilizes the dispersion in the organic carrier, and which causes the concentrate to be water miscible and self-emulsifying when diluted in water in a suitable dilution, such as for example a 1:50 dilution or higher dilution; wherein the dispersion is essentially water free.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Fine Agrochemicals LimitedInventors: Philip Simon Wikeley, Graham David Seaman, Wim Aelbrecht, Joëlle Reignard
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Patent number: 9725870Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to systems and methods for mating a wind turbine off-shore to a spar buoy without the use of a crane barge. The system may include a spar buoy, wherein the spar buoy is secured to a foundation, and a wind turbine to be installed on the spar buoy. The system may also include a first truss affixed to the top of the spar buoy and a second truss affixed to the bottom of the wind turbine. The first truss may comprise either stabbings or receptacles configured for mating to the second truss and the second truss may comprise either receptacles or stabbings configured for mating to the first truss.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Sofec, Inc.Inventors: Yonghui Liu, Cheng-Pen Kwei, Ding Yu, Takuju Nakamura, Hao Yu, Seth Tharpe, David Seaman
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Publication number: 20160165885Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid dispersion comprising (i) at least one growth regulator which has a solubility in vegetable oil of about 0.1 wt % or less; (ii) an organic hydrophobic carrier, preferably a vegetable oil, hydrocarbon oil or paraffin oil, or a derivative thereof; wherein the at least one growth regulator which is insoluble or unstable in water, is present in the liquid dispersion in an amount exceeding 0.1 wt %; and wherein more than 90% of the particles of said growth regulator has a particle size of between 1-7 ?m; wherein the dispersion further comprises (iii) an emulsifier which stabilizes the dispersion in the organic carrier, and which causes the concentrate to be water miscible and self-emulsifying when diluted in water in a suitable dilution, such as for example a 1:50 dilution or higher dilution; wherein the dispersion is essentially water free.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: FINE AGROCHEMICALS LIMITEDInventors: Philip Simon WIKELEY, Graham David SEAMAN, Wim AELBRECHT, Joëlle REIGNARD
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Publication number: 20160160836Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to systems and methods for mating a wind turbine off-shore to a spar buoy without the use of a crane barge. The system may include a spar buoy, wherein the spar buoy is secured to a foundation, and a wind turbine to be installed on the spar buoy. The system may also include a first truss affixed to the top of the spar buoy and a second truss affixed to the bottom of the wind turbine. The first truss may comprise either stabbings or receptacles configured for mating to the second truss and the second truss may comprise either receptacles or stabbings configured for mating to the first truss.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: June 9, 2016Applicant: SOFEC, Inc.Inventors: Yonghui Liu, Cheng-Pen Kwei, Ding Yu, Takuju Nakamura, Hao Yu, Seth Tharpe, David Seaman
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Patent number: 8770039Abstract: An arrangement for measuring tension in mooring chains 38 connected to a floating structure 6. The arrangement includes a chain stopper 12 having a first portion 16 and a second portion 18. The first portion 16 has a first load bearing surface 42 and the second portion 18 has a second load bearing surface 50. The arrangement further includes at least one pin 14 arranged and designed for measuring shear loads and laterally traversing the chain stopper 12 between the first and second load bearing surfaces 50, 42, whereby, upon application of a load to the chainstopper assembly 12, the at least one pin 14 is positioned in the load path.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: SOFEC, Inc.Inventors: Quoc Anh Dang, David Seaman
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Patent number: 8538850Abstract: A warrant on company stock that is used to determine value of employee options for U.S. accounting purposes on company stock. The warrant comprises an amortization factor, an exercise term that is the same or substantially similar to an exercise term of the employee options, and a strike price that is the same or substantially similar to a strike price of the employee options. The warrant also comprises a provision to periodically determine the amortization factor based on early forfeiture and/or early exercise of the employee options, a provision to apply the amortization factor to the warrants, and a provision to determine an intrinsic value of the warrants. Value of the employee options for U.S. accounting purposes is determined using market value of the warrants at issue.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventors: David A. Seaman, Santosh V. Nabar, Mark J. Zanoli
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Patent number: 8478690Abstract: An system for and method of repurchasing stock is presented. The system and method improve upon prior art techniques by limiting risk to an investment bank that enables an accelerated stock repurchase. More particularly, such risk is reduced in the event that the repurchasing company announces higher than expected dividends on the stock during the term of the accelerated repurchase transaction.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventors: James Rothschild, Santosh Nabar, David Seaman
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Publication number: 20120297890Abstract: An arrangement for measuring tension in mooring chains 38 connected to a floating structure 6. The arrangement includes a chain stopper 12 having a first portion 16 and a second portion 18. The first portion 16 has a first load bearing surface 42 and the second portion 18 has a second load bearing surface 50. The arrangement further includes at least one pin 14 arranged and designed for measuring shear loads and laterally traversing the chain stopper 12 between the first and second load bearing surfaces 50, 42, whereby, upon application of a load to the chainstopper assembly 12, the at least one pin 14 is positioned in the load path.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: QUOC ANH DANG, DAVID SEAMAN
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Patent number: 8301543Abstract: An exchangeable security, tradable on a securities exchange is issued at a share price that is a discount from the share price of an underlying security or basket of underlying securities. At or prior to maturity of the exchangeable security, a holder of the exchangeable security may exchange a share of the exchangeable security for a share of the underlying security or basket of underlying securities. The exchangeable security may also include a linked payment that is redeemable for the full amount of the payment on maturity of the exchangeable security. Alternatively, the exchangeable security may be issued at the share price of the underlying security with the linked payment. The invention provides methods for issue, trade and redemption as well as systems for issue, trade and redemption of the security.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventor: David A. Seaman
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Patent number: 8219475Abstract: An exchangeable security, tradable on a securities exchange is issued at a share price that is a discount from the share price of an underlying security or basket of underlying securities. At or prior to maturity of the exchangeable security, a holder of the exchangeable security may exchange a share of the exchangeable security for a share of the underlying security or basket of underlying securities. The exchangeable security may also include a linked payment that is redeemable for the full amount of the payment on maturity of the exchangeable security. Alternatively, the exchangeable security may be issued at the share price of the underlying security with the linked payment. The invention provides methods for issue, trade and redemption as well as systems for issue, trade and redemption of the security.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventor: David A. Seaman
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Publication number: 20120066101Abstract: A warrant on company stock that is used to determine value of employee options for U.S. accounting purposes on company stock. The warrant comprises an amortization factor, an exercise term that is the same or substantially similar to an exercise term of the employee options, and a strike price that is the same or substantially similar to a strike price of the employee options. The warrant also comprises a provision to periodically determine the amortization factor based on early forfeiture and/or early exercise of the employee options, a provision to apply the amortization factor to the warrants, and a provision to determine an intrinsic value of the warrants. Value of the employee options for U.S. accounting purposes is determined using market value of the warrants at issue.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventors: David A. Seaman, Santosh V. Nabar, Mark J. Zanoli
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Patent number: 8090639Abstract: A warrant on company stock that is used to determine value of employee options for U.S. accounting purposes on company stock. The warrant comprises an amortization factor, an exercise term that is the same or substantially similar to an exercise term of the employee options, and a strike price that is the same or substantially similar to a strike price of the employee options. The warrant also comprises a provision to periodically determine the amortization factor based on early forfeiture and/or early exercise of the employee options, a provision to apply the amortization factor to the warrants; and a provision to determine an intrinsic value of the warrants. Value of the employee options for U.S. accounting purposes is determined using market value of the warrants at issue.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventors: David A. Seaman, Santosh V. Nabar, Mark J. Zanoli
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Publication number: 20110258095Abstract: A corporate debt security includes an optional payment deferral feature allowing deferral of coupon interest on the debt security without triggering default, and a mandatory payment deferral feature allowing deferral of coupon interest on the debt security without triggering default. The corporate debt security also includes a provision to issue at least one warrant on corporate common stock at a predetermined time after any payment deferral. The warrant exercise price is equal to or greater than the price of corporate common stock, as determined when the warrant is issued. The debt security is issued in exchange for value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2007Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: David A. Seaman, Wenyan Winston Ma
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Publication number: 20110060678Abstract: An exchangeable security, tradable on a securities exchange is issued at a share price that is a discount from the share price of an underlying security or basket of underlying securities. At or prior to maturity of the exchangeable security, a holder of the exchangeable security may exchange a share of the exchangeable security for a share of the underlying security or basket of underlying securities. The exchangeable security may also include a linked payment that is redeemable for the full amount of the payment on maturity of the exchangeable security. Alternatively, the exchangeable security may be issued at the share price of the underlying security with the linked payment. The invention provides methods for issue, trade and redemption as well as systems for issue, trade and redemption of the security.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventor: David A. Seaman
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Publication number: 20110060679Abstract: An exchangeable security, tradable on a securities exchange is issued at a share price that is a discount from the share price of an underlying security or basket of underlying securities. At or prior to maturity of the exchangeable security, a holder of the exchangeable security may exchange a share of the exchangeable security for a share of the underlying security or basket of underlying securities. The exchangeable security may also include a linked payment that is redeemable for the full amount of the payment on maturity of the exchangeable security. Alternatively, the exchangeable security may be issued at the share price of the underlying security with the linked payment. The invention provides methods for issue, trade and redemption as well as systems for issue, trade and redemption of the security.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventor: David A. Seaman
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Publication number: 20110047066Abstract: An system for and method of repurchasing stock is presented. The system and method improve upon prior art techniques by limiting risk to an investment bank that enables an accelerated stock repurchase. More particularly, such risk is reduced in the event that the repurchasing company announces higher than expected dividends on the stock during the term of the accelerated repurchase transaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventors: James ROTHSCHILD, Santosh Nabar, David Seaman
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Patent number: 7865417Abstract: An exchangeable security, tradable on a securities exchange is issued at a share price that is a discount from the share price of an underlying security or basket of underlying securities. At or prior to maturity of the exchangeable security, a holder of the exchangeable security may exchange a share of the exchangeable security for a share of the underlying security or basket of underlying securities. The exchangeable security may also include a linked payment that is redeemable for the full amount of the payment on maturity of the exchangeable security. Alternatively, the exchangeable security may be issued at the share price of the underlying security with the linked payment. The invention provides methods for issue, trade and redemption as well as systems for issue, trade and redemption of the security.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2001Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventor: David A. Seaman
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Patent number: 7827096Abstract: An system for and method of repurchasing stock is presented. The system and method improve upon prior art techniques by limiting risk to an investment bank that enables an accelerated stock repurchase. More particularly, such risk is reduced in the event that the repurchasing company announces higher than expected dividends on the stock during the term of the accelerated repurchase transaction.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2007Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.Inventors: James Rothschild, Santosh Nabar, David Seaman
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Patent number: 7769666Abstract: A plurality of option value prices are determined for employee stock options. An average stock price corresponding to a particular one of the plurality of option value prices is determined. The employee stock option is exchanged for the value. The terms of the employee stock option are amended and the option is transferred to a third party in exchange for a value. The third party hedges the amended options.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2003Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: J.P. Morgan Chase BankInventors: Allen R. Friedman, Stephen E. Gray, Stephen L. Roti, David A. Seaman, Benjamin B. Lopata, Kelly Cesare