Patents by Inventor Derek Dixon

Derek Dixon 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: 20260057460
    Abstract: The invention relates to an application that utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance project management in construction and repair industries. The system includes a user computing device, an application server, and a database server. The application server processes project data, including blueprints, to generate materials lists, integrates with online marketplaces to facilitate purchasing, and employs machine learning for product recommendations. The system also uses predictive analytics to forecast project deliveries and prevent backorders, while optimizing resource allocation through efficient supplier and material selection. The software application features an AI-powered chat, job planner, marketplace, and cart, providing a comprehensive platform for real-time collaboration among contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers. This innovation streamlines project workflows, reduces errors, and improves overall efficiency in managing construction and repair projects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2025
    Publication date: February 26, 2026
    Inventor: Derek Dixon
  • Patent number: 4576038
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in the detection of leaks comprising an annular flexible, gas permeable skirt carried by and projecting from a carrier member which closes one axial end of the skirt. The opposite axial end of the skirt is closed in use by engagement with the surface being searched, such that the surface and the carrier member contain between them a sample volume bounded by the skirt. The apparatus further includes a sensing probe communicating with the sample volume for detecting the presence of a signal gas in the sample volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1986
    Assignee: John Brown Automation Limited
    Inventors: Derek Dixon, Barry A. Richardson