Patents by Inventor George A. Christie
George A. Christie 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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Patent number: 11640230Abstract: A method for visualizing corporate hierarchies is provided. The method comprises receiving a selection of a first company stored in a database and retrieving, from the database, an ultimate parent company of the first company. All other known companies with the same ultimate parent company as the first company are then retrieved from the database. An interactive hierarchical tree diagram is displayed in an interface, wherein the first company, the ultimate parent company, and the other known companies with the same ultimate parent company are displayed as nodes according to parent/child relationships among the companies. Also displayed in the interface, adjacent to the tree diagram, is a collapsible nested tree list comprising the first company, the ultimate parent company, and the other known companies with the same ultimate parent company. The tree diagram and nested tree list have synchronized responses to user input.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2021Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: S&P Global Inc.Inventors: Robert George Christie, Jonathan Edward Hoyt Hayden, Michael Albert Vezza, James Ryan Psota
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Publication number: 20230098981Abstract: A computer-implemented method for visualizing a supply chain is provided. The method comprises receiving a selection of a first company stored in a database and retrieving, from the database, a first number of consignment companies that buy products from the first company. A second number of consignment companies that buy products from the first number of consignment companies are retrieved from the database. The method further comprises retrieving, from the database, a first number of supplier companies that sell products to the first company and then retrieving, from the database, a second number of supplier companies that sell products to the first number of supplier companies. A supply chain tree diagram is displayed in an interface, wherein the consignment companies and supplier companies are displayed as nodes branching from the first company.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Jonathan Edward Hoyt Hayden, Robert George Christie, Michael Albert Vezza, James Ryan Psota
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Publication number: 20230102524Abstract: A method for visualizing corporate hierarchies is provided. The method comprises receiving a selection of a first company stored in a database and retrieving, from the database, an ultimate parent company of the first company. All other known companies with the same ultimate parent company as the first company are then retrieved from the database. An interactive hierarchical tree diagram is displayed in an interface, wherein the first company, the ultimate parent company, and the other known companies with the same ultimate parent company are displayed as nodes according to parent/child relationships among the companies. Also displayed in the interface, adjacent to the tree diagram, is a collapsible nested tree list comprising the first company, the ultimate parent company, and the other known companies with the same ultimate parent company. The tree diagram and nested tree list have synchronized responses to user input.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Robert George Christie, Jonathan Edward Hoyt Hayden, Michael Albert Vezza, James Ryan Psota
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Patent number: 10830005Abstract: A connection mechanism (4) comprises first and second components (6, 8) which can be selectively coupled together, one of the first or second components comprises a locking member (25) which is moveable between a first state and a second state, the other of the first or second component comprises means (16) for initially moving the locking member from the first to the second state as the first and second components are initially drawn together and means (19) for returning the locking member to the first state once the first and second components are fully engaged together to prevent disengagement of the first and second components.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Impact Selector LimitedInventors: Stewart Gordon George Christie, Andrew John Elrick, Iain Morrison Macleod, Paul Church
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Patent number: 10344569Abstract: A controller (30,300) for mounting on or within a downhole tool (10) is provided and comprises a touch operated control device (32, 320; 36) having a touchable surface (34,340) mounted within an aperture (16) formed in a sidewall (15) of the downhole tool (10) such that the touchable surface (34, 340) is outwardly facing and is the radially outermost component of the controller (30, 300) such that an operator may touch the touchable surface (34, 340) without having to disassemble the downhole tool (10). The controller (30, 300) also comprises one or more microprocessors (44) in electrical or electronic communication with the touch operated control device (32, 320; 36), where the microprocessor (44) is capable of being programmed by an operator to instruct the downhole tool (10) to actuate wherein the operator instructs the controller (30, 300) by touching the touchable surface (34, 340) with one or more distinct touches.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2015Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Sentergy LimitedInventors: Stewart Gordon George Christie, Andrew John Elrick, Andrew Fraser, Patrycjusz Bartlomiej Proszynski, Iain Morrison Macleod
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Publication number: 20180119498Abstract: A connection mechanism (4) comprises first and second components (6, 8) which can be selectively coupled together, one of the first or second components comprises a locking member (25) which is moveable between a first state and a second state, the other of the first or second component comprises means (16) for initially moving the locking member from the first to the second state as the first and second components are initially drawn together and means (19) for returning the locking member to the first state once the first and second components are fully engaged together to prevent disengagement of the first and second components.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Stewart Gordon George Christie, Andrew John Elrick, Iain Morrison Macleod, Paul Church
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Publication number: 20170051578Abstract: A controller (30,300) for mounting on or within a downhole tool (10) is provided and comprises a touch operated control device (32, 320; 36) having a touchable surface (34,340) mounted within an aperture (16) formed in a sidewall (15) of the downhole tool (10) such that the touchable surface (34, 340) is outwardly facing and is the radially outermost component of the controller (30, 300) such that an operator may touch the touchable surface (34, 340) without having to disassemble the downhole tool (10). The controller (30, 300) also comprises one or more microprocessors (44) in electrical or electronic communication with the touch operated control device (32, 320; 36), where the microprocessor (44) is capable of being programmed by an operator to instruct the downhole tool (10) to actuate wherein the operator instructs the controller (30, 300) by touching the touchable surface (34, 340) with one or more distinct touches.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: SENTERGY LIMITEDInventors: Stewart Gordon George Christie, Andrew John Elrick, Andrew Fraser, Patrycjusz Bartlomiej Proszynski, Iain Morrison Macleod
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Patent number: 5570887Abstract: A board game for two to four players provides a simulation of conflict between opposing monarchies in a medieval European culture. Players each control several different types of playing pieces, with the pieces each having different movement patterns on the board. Chance elements are also provided by the random drawing of cards and casting of dice, with the dice having different numbers of faces arranged in regular polyhedral configurations. Plural pieces may be moved by a player in a single turn, according to the total number of spaces determined by the casting of the appropriate die. Playing pieces may have differing levels of strength, and those levels may vary during the course of the game. Conflict between two opposing pieces may involve multiple turns by the two opposing players, depending upon the pieces and their respective strengths. Trades of various articles may also be made between allied pieces controlled by any one given player.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1995Date of Patent: November 5, 1996Inventor: George Christie, Jr.
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Patent number: 4497818Abstract: 2-(1,4-Benzodioxan-2-ylalkyl)imidazoles having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, and alkyl (1-6C), and wherein n is an integer equal to 0, 1 or 2, and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, are .alpha..sub.2 blockers and thus are useful as affectors of the CNS, specifically as platelet aggregation inhibitors and as antihypertensives.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1981Date of Patent: February 5, 1985Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) Inc.Inventors: Arthur F. Kluge, Arthur M. Strosberg, Roger L. Whiting, George A. Christie
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Patent number: 4436914Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein:n is an integer equal to 0, 1, 2 or 3;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl lower alkyl;each R is independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted phenyl lower alkyl;are .alpha..sub.2 blockers, and, therefore, are useful in treating essential hypertension and depression, and in inhibiting platelet aggregation.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1981Date of Patent: March 13, 1984Inventors: Arthur F. Kluge, Arthur M. Strosberg, Roger L. Whiting, George A. Christie
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Patent number: 4315021Abstract: 2-(1,4-Benzodioxan-2-ylalkyl)imidazoles having the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, and optionally substituted phenyl lower alkyl;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, or optionally substituted phenyl lower alkyl;n is an integer equal to 0, 1 or 2;with the proviso that R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 cannot all be hydrogen and/or alkyl; and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, are useful as antidepressants.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1980Date of Patent: February 9, 1982Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) Inc.Inventors: Arthur F. Kluge, Arthur M. Strosberg, Roger Whiting, George A. Christie
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Patent number: 4302469Abstract: 2-(1,4-Benzodioxan-2-ylalkyl)imidazoles having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, and alkyl, and wherein n is an integer equal to 0, 1 or 2, and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, are useful as antidepressants.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1980Date of Patent: November 24, 1981Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) Inc.Inventors: Arthur F. Kluge, Arthur M. Strosberg, Roger Whiting, George Christie
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Patent number: 4301171Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable, non-toxic salts thereof, wherein: R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, or benzyl;X is a substitution for hydrogen at any position in the benzene ring and is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkoxyl, benzyl and halo;m is an integer from 0 to 4; andn is an integer from 0 to 2;are novel. These compounds have been shown to be .alpha..sub.2 blockers, and are, therefore, anti-depressants.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1980Date of Patent: November 17, 1981Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) Inc.Inventors: Arthur F. Kluge, Arthur M. Strosberg, Roger Whiting, George A. Christie
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Patent number: 4020014Abstract: Conductive silicone elastomer compositions which cure under hot air vulcanization conditions are provided by formulating a vinylorganopolysiloxane gum, an organohydrogenpolysiloxane fluid, a conductive carbon black filler, a peroxide catalyst which is not normally capable of causing the composition to vulcanize in hot air and a small, effective amount of a catalyst comprising platinum or a platinum compound, in an amount which is less than that which will cause cross-linking in up to 24 hours at about 23.degree. C. but at least an amount sufficient to cause the composition to cure under hot air vulcanization conditions.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1976Date of Patent: April 26, 1977Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Alfred Lewis Service, George Christie, Jr.