Patents by Inventor Grant West

Grant West 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: 20150223520
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided to heat smokeable material (3) to volatilise at least one component of the smokeable material, wherein the apparatus comprises a chemical heat source (2); and an actuating mechanism (6), and wherein the actuating mechanism, upon actuation, activates the heat source which heats the smokeable material. A method of heating a smokeable material to volatilise components of the smokeable material for inhalation is also provided, and use of a chemical heat source to volatilise components of the smokeable material for inhalation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited
    Inventors: Jeremy Phillips, Thomas Woodman, Ahmed Bitar, Simon Brereton, Paul Farenden, David Hatrick, Ryan McGinley, Tom Twelftree, Viju Vasishta, Grant West
  • Publication number: 20130269545
    Abstract: A space-saving in-flight trash compactor, comprising a trash chute, a compactor mechanism, and a storage chamber that includes an interface for the trash chute. Trash deposited in the trash chute is channeled into the storage chamber. Either or both of the compactor mechanism and the storage chamber are rotatably attached to one or two axles. During maintenance or trash removal, the compactor mechanism or storage chamber may swivel around an axle to permit ease of access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Craig Cunningham, William Godecker, R. Bruce Thayer, III, David Wang, Grant West, Steven Whisler
  • Patent number: 8490543
    Abstract: A space-saving in-flight trash compactor, comprising a trash chute, a compactor mechanism, and a storage chamber that includes an interface for the trash chute. Trash deposited in the trash chute is channeled into the storage chamber. Either or both of the compactor mechanism and the storage chamber are rotatably attached to one or two axles. During maintenance or trash removal, the compactor mechanism or storage chamber may swivel around an axle to permit ease of access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Cunningham, William Godecker, R. Bruce Thayer, III, David Wang, Grant West, Steven Whisler
  • Publication number: 20120137902
    Abstract: A space-saving in-flight trash compactor, comprising a trash chute, a compactor mechanism, and a storage chamber that includes an interface for the trash chute. Trash deposited in the trash chute is channeled into the storage chamber. Either or both of the compactor mechanism and the storage chamber are rotatably attached to one or two axles. During maintenance or trash removal, the compactor mechanism or storage chamber may swivel around an axle to permit ease of access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Cunningham, William Godecker, R. Bruce Thayer, III, David Wang, Grant West, Steven Whisler
  • Patent number: 8122823
    Abstract: A space-saving in-flight trash compactor, comprising a trash chute, a compactor mechanism, and a storage chamber that includes an interface for the trash chute. Trash deposited in the trash chute is channeled into the storage chamber. Either or both of the compactor mechanism and the storage chamber are rotatably attached to one or two axles. During maintenance or trash removal, the compactor mechanism or storage chamber may swivel around an axle to permit ease of access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Cunningham, William Godecker, R. Bruce Thayer, III, David Wang, Grant West, Steven Whisler
  • Publication number: 20100307350
    Abstract: A space-saving in-flight trash compactor, comprising a trash chute, a compactor mechanism, and a storage chamber that includes an interface for the trash chute. Trash deposited in the trash chute is channeled into the storage chamber. Either or both of the compactor mechanism and the storage chamber are rotatably attached to one or two axles. During maintenance or trash removal, the compactor mechanism or storage chamber may swivel around an axle to permit ease of access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Cunningham, William Godecker, R. Bruce Thayer, III, David Wang, Grant West, Steven Whisler