Patents by Inventor Gordon Andrews
Gordon Andrews 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: 20240091485Abstract: A flow regulating valve for a respiratory treatment system is disclosed, as well as a vent arrangement comprising the flow regulating valve. The flow regulating valve may include an inlet, an outlet, and a variable conduit in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet. The variable conduit may include a movable portion that may move to vary an impedance of the variable conduit, thereby regulating a flow rate of the air travelling through the variable conduit. Advantageously, the flow regulating valve may thus reduce wastage of air (e.g. humidified air) that is exhausted from a respiratory treatment system, while maintaining sufficient washout of air.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Liam HOLLEY, Barton John KENYON, Gordon Joseph MALOUF, Luke Andrew STANISLAS
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Patent number: 11598103Abstract: A panel (assembly) having an inner panel member (sheet) and an outer panel member (sheet), with the member being secured to the member so that the member applies an outward force to the first member.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2019Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Inventor: Gordon Andrew Geddes
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Publication number: 20210246662Abstract: A panel (assembly) having an inner panel member (sheet) and an outer panel member (sheet), with the member being secured to the member so that the member applies an outward force to the first member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventor: Gordon Andrew Geddes
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Patent number: 9679429Abstract: A portable lock includes a wireless signal receiver. The lock may be unlocked by transmitting a wireless unlock signal from a portable device such as a cellular telephone. Various actuation mechanisms which may include a solenoid, motor or memory wire of a type that contracts when energized are provided in example embodiments. Self-locking embodiments are readily operated with one hand.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: 13876 Yukon Inc.Inventors: Gordon Andrew Duncan, Alexander Jeffrey Feldman, Alexander John Stone
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Publication number: 20170030109Abstract: A portable lock includes a wireless signal receiver. The lock may be unlocked by transmitting a wireless unlock signal from a portable device such as a cellular telephone. Various actuation mechanisms which may include a solenoid, motor or memory wire of a type that contracts when energized are provided in example embodiments. Self-locking embodiments are readily operated with one hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Gordon Andrew DUNCAN, Alexander Jeffrey FELDMAN, Alexander John STONE
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Publication number: 20160101443Abstract: The separator/dryer includes a housing, removable collection trays, a separator assembly, a rinse assembly, and a heater/blower. The separator assembly separates the ammunition casings from the clean media and the rinse waste and includes a rotating separator basket disposed within the housing on a motor driven shaft. The rinse assembly provides a water shower to rinse any cleaning residue, carbon particulate and dust from the ammunition casings and the cleaning media. The heater/blower circulates a stream of hot air into the housing interior to dry ammunition casings and the cleaning media. The removable collection trays are vessels for collecting both the rinsed and dried ammunition casings and the rinsed and dried clean media.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Gordon Andrew Christensen, Steven Matthew Christensen, David Michael Christensen
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Publication number: 20140150502Abstract: A portable lock includes a wireless signal receiver. The lock may be unlocked by transmitting a wireless unlock signal from a portable device such as a cellular telephone. Various actuation mechanisms which may include a solenoid, motor or memory wire of a type that contracts when energized are provided in example embodiments. Self-locking embodiments are readily operated with one hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: 13876 Yukon Inc.Inventor: Gordon Andrew Duncan
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Publication number: 20140103706Abstract: Systems and methods according to aspects of the subject technology provide for power line communication (PLC) coupling through two-wire and three-wire external power supplies. In some aspects of the subject technology, a three-wire solution is provided that allows the transfer of direct current (DC) power signals, differential PLC signals, and a zero-cross signal between an external power supply and a PLC device using three wires. This may be accomplished by multiplexing two signals on two of the three wires. In some aspects of the subject technology, a two-wire solution is provided that allows the transfer of DC power signals, differential PLC signals, and a zero-cross signal between an external power supply and a PLC device using two wires. This may be accomplished by multiplexing two signals on one of the wires and three signals on the other wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Oriol AGUSTI COSTA, Gordon Andrew Bain
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Patent number: 8474217Abstract: A portable jig used in light frame construction has a rigid body formed from a resilient material that is approximately rectangular in shape with a central planar web with a peripheral, perpendicular flange, and at least three saddles, attached to the central planar web. The jig also possesses a vertical framing flange that extends from one of the saddles and is parallel to the central planar web. The longitudinal axes of at least two of the saddles are parallel to each other and are spaced apart in conformity with standard building code spacing. The longitudinal axis of at least one of the remaining saddles is perpendicular to the aforementioned parallel saddles. These saddles are used to position the vertical framing elements at the desired spacing and at the same time ensure that they perpendicular to the horizontal framing elements.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Inventor: Gordon Andrew Paton
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Publication number: 20110214389Abstract: A portable jig used in light frame construction has a rigid body formed from a resilient material that is approximately rectangular in shape with a central planar web with a peripheral, perpendicular flange, and at least three saddles, attached to the central planar web. The jig also possesses a vertical framing flange that extends from one of the saddles and is parallel to the central planar web. The longitudinal axes of at least two of the saddles are parallel to each other and are spaced apart in conformity with standard building code spacing. The longitudinal axis of at least one of the remaining saddles is perpendicular to the aforementioned parallel saddles. These saddles are used to position the vertical framing elements at the desired spacing and at the same time ensure that they perpendicular to the horizontal framing elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventor: Gordon Andrew Paton
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Patent number: 7962599Abstract: Apparatus and methods for automatically processing and displaying information for managing equipment or services in a network. The information is automatically inserted into a hierarchical data structure, which can then presented in a ticker display for viewing by a user. The information concerning the network equipment or services may also be used to determine the users affected by particular network failures.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2009Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Computer Associates Think, Inc.Inventors: Gordon Andrew Booman, John Oliver Boutotte, Robert Alan Lindberg, Florent Mali, Patricia Anne Mulligan, Jaimin D. Patel, Mark W. Sylor
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Patent number: 7938473Abstract: An electromechanical strut is provided for moving a pivotal lift gate between an open position and a closed position relative to a motor vehicle body. The electromechanical strut includes a housing connected to one of the lift gate and the motor vehicle body. An extensible shaft is slidably mounted to the housing. The extensible shaft is connected to the other of the lift gate and the motor vehicle body. A drive mechanism includes a rotatable power screw. The drive mechanism converts rotary motion of the power screw into linear motion of the extensible shaft to move the extensible shaft between a retracted position corresponding to the closed position of the lift gate and an extended position corresponding to the open position of the lift gate. A power spring includes one end connected to the extensible shaft and another end connected to the housing for providing a mechanical counterbalance to the weight of the lift gate.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Magna Closures Inc.Inventors: Gordon Andrew Paton, Stephen A. G. Mitchell, Dragan Mrkovic, Krzysztof Groszkowski, Borys M. Shchokin, Victor Gusev
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Patent number: 7866729Abstract: An actuating device is provided for moving a closure panel between an open position spaced apart from a vehicle body and a closed position abutting the vehicle body to close an access opening thereof. The actuating device includes a telescopic arm having a first member coupled to one of the closure panel and the vehicle body and a second member coupled to the other of the closure panel and the vehicle body. The first and second members are slidable relative to one another to move the actuating device between a retracted position corresponding with the closed position and an extended position corresponding with the open position. A screw is rotatable relative to the first member. The screw includes a cavity formed therewithin. A nut is secured to the second member and threadingly engages the screw such that rotation of the screw moves the second member towards and away from the first member to move the actuating device between the respective retracted and extended positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2009Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Magna Closures Inc.Inventors: Alex Porat, Salvatore Vitale, Stephen A. G. Mitchell, Eduard Vasilescu, Peter Lance Oxley, Gordon Andrew Paton, Jason David Niskanen, Andrew R. Daniels, Dragan Mrkovic
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Publication number: 20100177640Abstract: Apparatus and methods for automatically processing and displaying information for managing equipment or services in a network. The information is automatically inserted into a hierarchical data structure, which can then presented in a ticker display for viewing by a user. The information concerning the network equipment or services may also be used to determine the users affected by particular network failures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventors: Gordon Andrew Booman, John Oliver Boutotte, Robert Alan Lindberg, Florent Mali, Patricia Anne Mulligan, Jaimin D. Patel, Mark W. Sylor
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Publication number: 20100077666Abstract: An actuating device is provided for moving a closure panel between an open position spaced apart from a vehicle body and a closed position abutting the vehicle body to close an access opening thereof. The actuating device includes a telescopic arm having a first member coupled to one of the closure panel and the vehicle body and a second member coupled to the other of the closure panel and the vehicle body. The first and second members are slidable relative to one another to move the actuating device between a retracted position corresponding with the closed position and an extended position corresponding with the open position. A screw is rotatable relative to the first member. The screw includes a cavity formed therewithin. A nut is secured to the second member and threadingly engages the screw such that rotation of the screw moves the second member towards and away from the first member to move the actuating device between the respective retracted and extended positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventors: Alex PORAT, Salvatore Vitale, Stephen A. G. Mitchell, Eduard Vasilescu, Peter Lance Oxley, Gordon Andrew Paton, Jason David Niskanen, Andrew R. Daniels, Dragan Mrkovic
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Patent number: 7648189Abstract: An actuating device is provided for moving a closure panel between an open position spaced apart from a vehicle body and a closed position abutting the vehicle body to close an access opening thereof. The actuating device includes a telescopic arm having a first member coupled to one of the closure panel and the vehicle body and a second member coupled to the other of the closure panel and the vehicle body. The first and second members are slidable relative to one another to move the actuating device between a retracted position corresponding with the closed position and an extended position corresponding with the open position. A screw is rotatable relative to the first member. The screw includes a cavity formed therewithin. A nut is secured to the second member and threadingly engages the screw such that rotation of the screw moves the second member towards and away from the first member to move the actuating device between the respective retracted and extended positions.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Magna Closures Inc.Inventors: Alex Porat, Salvatore Vitale, Stephen A. G. Mitchell, Eduard Vasilescu, Peter Lance Oxley, Gordon Andrew Paton, Jason David Niskanen, Andrew R. Daniels, Dragan Mrkovic
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Publication number: 20090200830Abstract: An electromechanical strut is provided for moving a pivotal lift gate between an open position and a closed position relative to a motor vehicle body. The electromechanical strut includes a housing connected to one of the lift gate and the motor vehicle body. An extensible shaft is slidably mounted to the housing. The extensible shaft is connected to the other of the lift gate and the motor vehicle body. A drive mechanism includes a rotatable power screw. The drive mechanism converts rotary motion of the power screw into linear motion of the extensible shaft to move the extensible shaft between a retracted position corresponding to the closed position of the lift gate and an extended position corresponding to the open position of the lift gate. A power spring includes one end connected to the extensible shaft and another end connected to the housing for providing a mechanical counterbalance to the weight of the lift gate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: Gordon Andrew PATON, Stephen A.G. Mitchell, Dragan Mrkovic, Krzysztof Groszkowski, Borys M. Shchokin, Victor Gusev
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Patent number: 7566092Abstract: An electromechanical strut is provided for moving a pivotal lift gate between an open position and a closed position relative to a motor vehicle body. The electromechanical strut includes a housing connected to one of the lift gate and the motor vehicle body. An extensible shaft is slidably mounted to the housing. The extensible shaft is connected to the other of the lift gate and the motor vehicle body. A drive mechanism includes a rotatable power screw. The drive mechanism converts rotary motion of the power screw into linear motion of the extensible shaft to move the extensible shaft between a retracted position corresponding to the closed position of the lift gate and an extended position corresponding to the open position of the lift gate. A power spring includes one end connected to the extensible shaft and another end connected to the housing for providing a mechanical counterbalance to the weight of the lift gate.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Magna Closures Inc.Inventors: Gordon Andrew Paton, Stephen A. G. Mitchell
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Publication number: 20090177964Abstract: A computer-readable medium for interfacing with a plurality of wizards in a computer system includes programming instructions for providing the plurality of wizards, providing a launch button on a launch pad, the launch button associated with a wizard, where selection of the launch button executes the wizard, and providing information pertaining to the wizard on the launch pad. The information includes a relationship between the wizard and other wizards on the computer system, elements of the computer system affected by the wizard, and/or how to information showing how to use a user interface of an application on the computer system to accomplish a task. The launch pads are interactive interfaces between a user of a computer system and wizards which exist on the computer system. The information is provided in the form of text and/or visual objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Marc D. BOEGNER, Gordon Andrew Davison, Maria Teresa de Jesus Stoll, Eileen Felicia Kopp, Nikolay Markov, Debra L. Mayhew, Daina Pupons Wickham, Julie Anne Santilli
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Patent number: 7549121Abstract: A method for interfacing with a plurality of wizards in a computer system. The method includes providing the plurality of wizards organized into groups; providing a launch button on a launch pad, wherein the launch button is associated with at least one wizard, wherein selection of the launch button executes the at least one wizard; providing information pertaining to the at least one wizard when a pointer is positioned over the launch button. The method further includes providing a high-level visual overview of a process corresponding to the plurality of wizards to assist a user when the user may not be familiar with the process before the user selects the launch button to execute the at least one wizard, wherein the high-level overview comprises a relationship between the at least one wizard and other wizards on the computer system.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2004Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Marc D. Boegner, Gordon Andrew Davison, Maria Teresa de Jesus Stoll, Eileen Felicia Kopp, Nikolay Markov, Debra L. Mayhew, Daina Pupons Wickham, Julie Anne Santilli