Patents by Inventor Graham Andrew Holland
Graham Andrew Holland 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: 20230328926Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved thermal management system for a heat source, such as a high-powered electronic device. Thermal management systems work to maintain the optimal operational temperature of a device to maximise reliability, operational lifespan and/or efficiency, for example by using a fluid coolant to transfer thermal energy from the device to a heat exchanger. The present invention seeks to provide an improved thermal management system by incorporating a phase change material into a heat exchanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventor: Graham Andrew Holland
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Patent number: 11706903Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved thermal management system for a heat source, such as a high-powered electronic device. Thermal management systems work to maintain the optimal operational temperature of a device to maximise reliability, operational lifespan and/or efficiency, for example by using a fluid coolant to transfer thermal energy from the device to a heat exchanger. The present invention seeks to provide an improved thermal management system by incorporating a phase change material into a heat exchanger.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2019Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS PLCInventor: Graham Andrew Holland
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Patent number: 11505328Abstract: A vehicle comprising: a shift reactor (110) configured to: receive carbon monoxide produced by the vehicle; and process the received carbon monoxide to produce an output comprising hydrogen; and a fuel cell (112) coupled to the shift reactor (110) and configured to: receive the hydrogen from the shift reactor (110); and produce, using the received hydrogen, electricity for use on the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2018Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: BAE Systems plcInventors: Graham Andrew Holland, Gordon Charles Woodhouse
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Patent number: 11434021Abstract: A vehicle comprising: a fuel store (104) configured to store a fuel, the fuel comprising a hydrocarbon; a fuel reformer (108) coupled to the fuel store (104) and configured to: receive an input comprising the hydrocarbon; and process the received input to produce an output comprising hydrogen; and a fuel cell (112) coupled to the fuel reformer (108) and configured to: receive the hydrogen from the fuel reformer (108); and produce, using the received hydrogen, electricity for use on the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2018Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: BAE Systems plcInventors: Gordon Charles Woodhouse, Graham Andrew Holland
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Patent number: 11355898Abstract: A laser diode array (102) comprising a plurality of laser diodes (201-210) and a channel (212) proximate to each of the laser diodes (201-210), the channel (212) configured to receive and provide a passage for a flow of a fluid coolant; wherein the laser diodes (201-210) are configured to emit electromagnetic radiation having the same centre wavelength at different respective junction temperatures. A coolant supply system (104) coupled to the laser diode array (102) may cause coolant to flow through the channel (212). A flow rate of the coolant through the channel (212) may be controlled based on temperature measurements of the coolant prior to entering, within, and/or after exiting the laser diode array (102).Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: BAE Systems plcInventor: Graham Andrew Holland
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Publication number: 20220093948Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus, detachably mountable to the external surface of an aircraft. More specifically, the present invention relates to a fully self-contained apparatus comprising an electrical device, such as a Directed Energy Weapon (DEW), and a corresponding thermal management system and power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2020Publication date: March 24, 2022Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventor: Graham Andrew Holland
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Publication number: 20210274681Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved thermal management system for a heat source, such as a high-powered electronic device. Thermal management systems work to maintain the optimal operational temperature of a device to maximise reliability, operational lifespan and/or efficiency, for example by using a fluid coolant to transfer thermal energy from the device to a heat exchanger. The present invention seeks to provide an improved thermal management system by incorporating a phase change material into a heat exchanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2019Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventor: Graham Andrew Holland
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Publication number: 20210262739Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved thermal management system for a heat source, such as a high-powered electronic device. Thermal management systems work to maintain the optimal operational temperature of a device to maximise reliability, operational lifespan and/or efficiency, for example by using a fluid coolant to transfer thermal energy from the device to a heat exchanger. The present invention seeks to provide an improved thermal management system which maintains the optimal operational temperature of a fluid coolant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2019Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventor: Graham Andrew Holland
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Publication number: 20200280167Abstract: A laser diode array (102) comprising a plurality of laser diodes (201-210) and a channel (212) proximate to each of the laser diodes (201-210), the channel (212) configured to receive and provide a passage for a flow of a fluid coolant; wherein the laser diodes (201-210) are configured to emit electromagnetic radiation having the same centre wavelength at different respective junction temperatures. A coolant supply system (104) coupled to the laser diode array (102) may cause coolant to flow through the channel (212). A flow rate of the coolant through the channel (212) may be controlled based on temperature measurements of the coolant prior to entering, within, and/or after exiting the laser diode array (102).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: BAE Systems plcInventor: Graham Andrew Holland
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Publication number: 20200136163Abstract: A vehicle comprising: a shift reactor (110) configured to: receive carbon monoxide produced by the vehicle; and process the received carbon monoxide to produce an output comprising hydrogen; and a fuel cell (112) coupled to the shift reactor (110) and configured to: receive the hydrogen from the shift reactor (110); and produce, using the received hydrogen, electricity for use on the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: BAE Systems plcInventors: Graham Andrew Holland, Gordon Charles Woodhouse
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Publication number: 20200130859Abstract: A vehicle comprising: a fuel store (104) configured to store a fuel, the fuel comprising a hydrocarbon; a fuel reformer (108) coupled to the fuel store (104) and configured to: receive an input comprising the hydrocarbon; and process the received input to produce an output comprising hydrogen; and a fuel cell (112) coupled to the fuel reformer (108) and configured to: receive the hydrogen from the fuel reformer (108); and produce, using the received hydrogen, electricity for use on the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: BAE Systems plcInventors: Gordon Charles Woodhouse, Graham Andrew Holland
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Publication number: 20200067144Abstract: A method of producing an aircraft battery system, the method comprising: identifying a volume of free space on an aircraft (100); arranging a plurality of electrical power cells (112, 114) such that the plurality of cells (112, 114) are capable of fitting into the identified volume, wherein the arrangement of cells (112, 114) has a non-cuboid shape; fixing the plurality of cells (112, 114) together such that the relative positions of the electrical power cells (112, 114) are maintained; electrically connecting the plurality of cells (112, 114) together, thereby to provide a battery (102, 104); and electrically connecting a DC-to-DC converter (106, 108) to the battery (102, 104), the DC-to-DC converter (106, 108) being configured to control a voltage of the battery (102, 104) to be equal to a specified voltage or within a specified voltage range.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: BAE Systems plcInventors: Graham Andrew Holland, Gordon Charles Woodhouse