Patents by Inventor Ian Adamson
Ian Adamson 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: 11383806Abstract: A subsea assistance system for supporting saturation diver operations includes an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) such as an observation remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) that can be flown to a subsea worksite, and various items of ancillary electrical equipment that are connected or subsea-connectable to the UUV or to a skid forming part of the UUV. Those items can include any of: a hand-portable subsea display that displays an image to a diver communicated from the UUV, which image can be generated or enhanced underwater and/or by surface support; a subsea camera that captures subsea image data for communication to the UUV and from the UUV to surface support; and a selection of electrical power tools for performing subsea tasks. Fast-acting protective devices protect divers when using high-voltage wet-mateable subsea connectors on the UUV.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Subsea 7 LimitedInventor: Ian Adamson
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Patent number: 11248447Abstract: A carriage arranged to walk along an elongate member while carrying a payload includes individually-operable clamps that are spaced axially along a common longitudinal axis. An axially-extensible frame connects the clamps. At least one of the clamps is attached to the frame via a rotationally-displaceable coupling for relative angular movement between that clamp and the frame about the longitudinal axis. The carriage can carry the payload to a subsea worksite by opening and closing the clamps to release and grip the elongate member in a sequence that includes moving the leading clamp forward when the leading clamp is open and moving the trailing clamp forward when the leading clamp is closed. At the worksite, installation force can be applied to the payload in a forward direction by moving the leading clamp forward when the leading clamp is open and the trailing clamp is closed.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Subsea 7 LimitedInventors: Stewart John Sinclair Munro, Michael John Fowkes, Ian Adamson
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Patent number: 10590745Abstract: A carriage arranged to walk along an elongate member while carrying a payload includes individually-operable clamps that are spaced axially along a common longitudinal axis. An axially-extensible frame connects the clamps. At least one of the clamps is attached to the frame via a rotationally-displaceable coupling for relative angular movement between that clamp and the frame about the longitudinal axis. The carriage can carry the payload to a subsea worksite by opening and closing the clamps to release and grip the elongate member in a sequence that includes moving the leading clamp forward when the leading clamp is open and moving the trailing clamp forward when the leading clamp is closed. At the worksite, installation force can be applied to the payload in a forward direction by moving the leading clamp forward when the leading clamp is open and the trailing clamp is closed.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Subsea 7 LimitedInventors: Stewart John Sinclair Munro, Mick Fowkes, Ian Adamson
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Publication number: 20190351985Abstract: A subsea assistance system for supporting saturation diver operations includes an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) such as an observation remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) that can be flown to a subsea worksite, and various items of ancillary electrical equipment that are connected or subsea-connectable to the UUV or to a skid forming part of the UUV. Those items can include any of: a hand-portable subsea display that displays an image to a diver communicated from the UUV, which image can be generated or enhanced underwater and/or by surface support; a subsea camera that captures subsea image data for communication to the UUV and from the UUV to surface support; and a selection of electrical power tools for performing subsea tasks. Fast-acting protective devices protect divers when using high-voltage wet-mateable subsea connectors on the UUV.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventor: Ian Adamson
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Publication number: 20180274332Abstract: A carriage arranged to walk along an elongate member while carrying a payload includes individually-operable clamps that are spaced axially along a common longitudinal axis. An axially-extensible frame connects the clamps. At least one of the clamps is attached to the frame via a rotationally-displaceable coupling for relative angular movement between that clamp and the frame about the longitudinal axis. The carriage can carry the payload to a subsea worksite by opening and closing the clamps to release and grip the elongate member in a sequence that includes moving the leading clamp forward when the leading clamp is open and moving the trailing clamp forward when the leading clamp is closed. At the worksite, installation force can be applied to the payload in a forward direction by moving the leading clamp forward when the leading clamp is open and the trailing clamp is closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2016Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Stewart John Sinclair Munro, Mick Fowkes, Ian Adamson
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Publication number: 20180208283Abstract: A carriage arranged to walk along elongate member while carrying a payload includes individually-operable clamps that are spaced axially along a common longitudinal axis. An axially-extensible frame connects the clamps. At least one of the clamps is attached to the frame via a rotationally-displaceable coupling for relative angular movement between that clamp an the frame about the longitudinal axis. The carriage can carry the payload to a subsea worksite by opening and closing the clamps to release and grip the elongate member in a sequence that includes moving the leading clamp forward when the leading clamp is open and moving the trailing clamp forward when the leading clamp is closed. At the worksite, installation force can be applied to the payload in a forward direction by moving the leading clamp forward when the leading clamp is open and the trailing clamp is closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Stewart John Sinclair Munro, Mick Fowkes, Ian Adamson
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Publication number: 20140310981Abstract: In accordance with one implementation, a sole construction for biomechanical stability and afferent feedback includes a cushioning and support layer that cushions and supports a foot and an afferent feedback biomechanical support plate positioned between the cushioning and support layer and the user's foot. The afferent feedback biomechanical support plate may be positioned within a forefoot, midfoot, and/or heel area of the sole construction and may provide improved afferent feedback to the foot during a contact and stance phase of the gait cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Newton Running Company, Inc.Inventors: Danny Abshire, Daniel Cody Abshire, Bob Taylor, Ian Adamson
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Patent number: 5423685Abstract: A disposable manikin with a disposable airway, lung and face shield, is used for training people in the art of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Heimlich Maneuver and Abdominal Thrust Maneuver, yet is low cost, recyclable and durable. The manikin comprises detachable parts, including a torso, a neck, a head, a chest compression spring, an airway with built in face mask and built in elements to interconnect these parts. All components preferably are made from lights-weight, low-cost and durable materials.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1993Date of Patent: June 13, 1995Inventors: Ian A. Adamson, Leonard P. Quercioli
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Patent number: 5252090Abstract: A connector assembly for an implantable stimulating device employs a lead-locking spring clip to reliably provide a mechanical and electrical connection between the terminal pin of an electrode lead and the device, while reducing the user interaction required during implantation and disconnection. No tools are required to establish the connection. No user action, other than inserting the lead into the connector, is necessary to lock the lead into place. Disconnecting the lead requires only the application of a modest transverse compressing force to a release button on the connector assembly. In the event that a withdrawal force is applied to the lead without simultaneously applying the compressing force to the release button, the connector assembly increases its holding force on the electrode lead.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1992Date of Patent: October 12, 1993Assignee: Telectronics Pacing Systems, Inc.Inventors: Joel F. Giurtino, Ian A. Adamson
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Patent number: D698134Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Newton Running Company, Inc.Inventors: Danny Abshire, Ian Adamson