Patents by Inventor Derek Wilson

Derek Wilson 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: 11936335
    Abstract: A system for harvesting solar energy on a spacecraft includes a stiff substrate layer and a working layer disposed on the substrate layer to provide at least one of a photovoltaic or a reflective function. In a first operational state, the substrate layer is arranged as a tape spring to store potential energy which causes the substrate layer to uncoil and provide, in a second operational state, a photovoltaic module and/or a solar concentrator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: MOMENTUS SPACE LLC
    Inventors: Lee Wilson, Luigi Celano, Garun Arustamov, Jason Park, Derek Wong
  • Publication number: 20170298968
    Abstract: The apparatus is for use with a concrete block and comprises a plurality of metal components. At least one of the components defines a lug. The plurality of metal components are coupled together in gripping relation to the block in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Eric Stephenson, Derek Wilson
  • Publication number: 20070247502
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process of ink jet printing a radiation-curable ink from a printer having a de-wetting faceplate onto a substrate in which the ink is such that it has an advancing contact angle on the substrate of no more than 22° and a receding contact angle on the faceplate, after a period of contact of one month, of greater than 28°. The invention also provides a radiation-curable ink for use in an ink jet printer having a de-wetting faceplate, the ink having a receding contact angle on a material having a surface energy in the range of 16 to 20 dyne/cm of greater than 28° after a period of contact of one month and having an advancing contact angle on a substrate having a surface energy of less than 30 dyne/cm of no more than 22°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Alexander Grant, Stephen Wilson, Hugh Allen, Nigel Caiger, Derek Wilson
  • Patent number: 7198139
    Abstract: A brake cooling system that directs cooling air to a vehicle brake assembly. The cooling system includes an air guide that, during operation of the vehicle, receives air, pressurizes air, and directs pressurized air to the brake assembly. The air guide cooperates with a support structure, such as a wheel well liner, provided by the vehicle to define an air passageway that is gradually reduced in cross-section toward the distal end of the air guide so as to transform a relatively low pressure incoming air stream into a relatively higher pressure outgoing air stream. The outgoing air stream is focused on the brake assembly to thereby cool the brake assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Derek Wilson, Shawn Crichley, Michael Missig
  • Publication number: 20050145455
    Abstract: A brake cooling system that directs cooling air to a vehicle brake assembly. The cooling system includes an air guide that, during operation of the vehicle, receives air, pressurizes air, and directs pressurized air to the brake assembly. The air guide cooperates with a support structure, such as a wheel well liner, provided by the vehicle to define an air passageway that is gradually reduced in cross-section toward the distal end of the air guide so as to transform a relatively low pressure incoming air stream into a relatively higher pressure outgoing air stream. The outgoing air stream is focused on the brake assembly to thereby cool the brake assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Derek Wilson, Shawn Crichley
  • Publication number: 20050065234
    Abstract: An ink jet ink comprises (a) an emulsion polymer selected from acrylic-acrylonitrile polymers, butadiene-acrylonitrile polymers, styrene-acrylic polymers, acrylic-butadiene polymers and polyurethanes; (b) a cross-linking agent; (c) a pigment; and (d) a liquid medium. The ink is suitable for use in printing on textile substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2002
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Derek Wilson, Nigel Caiger, Alexander Grant
  • Publication number: 20040136620
    Abstract: A pouch formed of sheeted material for use to contain a liquid is provided. The pouch comprises first and second walls formed by the sheeted material with each wall having peripheral edges; a body having a base, first and second upper body side edges, and first and second lower body side edges; a neck integrally formed with the body; and an internal reservoir defined by the body and the neck between the walls and above the base. The pouch generally has a broad base and a narrow neck. When the internal reservoir is filled with a liquid and the pouch is sealed, the pouch stands on the base on a supporting surface, and is stable in an upright position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventor: Derek Wilson
  • Patent number: 6659250
    Abstract: A method of returning an electromechanical axial setting device, particularly suited for friction couplings. The axial setting device includes two setting rings centered on a common axis, one of which is axially held, with the other one being axially displaceably mounted, and one of which is rotationally fixedly held in a housing so as to be prevented from rotating, with the other one being rotatingly drivable. On their respective end faces facing one another, the two setting rings each include an identical multitude of circumferentially extending grooves. Each of the grooves, in a plan view of the end faces, define a depth which rises in the circumferential direction. Pairs of grooves in the setting rings each accommodate a ball. The rotatingly drivable setting ring is connected to an electric motor in respect of drive. The axially displaceable setting ring is loaded by pressure springs towards the axially held setting ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: GKN Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Nestler, Derek Wilson
  • Publication number: 20020088683
    Abstract: A method of returning an electromechanical axial setting device, particularly suited for friction couplings. The axial setting device includes two setting rings centered on a common axis, one of which is axially held, with the other one being axially displaceably mounted, and one of which is rotationally fixedly held in a housing so as to be prevented from rotating, with the other one being rotatingly drivable. On their respective end faces facing one another, the two setting rings each include an identical multitude of circumferentially extending grooves. Each of the grooves, in a plan view of the end faces, define a depth which rises in the circumferential direction. Pairs of grooves in the setting rings each accommodate a ball. The rotatingly drivable setting ring is connected to an electric motor in respect of drive. The axially displaceable setting ring is loaded by pressure springs towards the axially held setting ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Frank Nestler, Derek Wilson