Patents by Inventor James A. George

James A. George 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).

  • Climate control system for a vehicle
    Patent number: 10457111
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a climate control system having a heat pump subsystem. The heat pump subsystem has a cabin loop with interior and exterior heat exchangers, and a battery loop with a battery chiller. A valve selectively connects the cabin loop and battery chiller in fluid communication. The vehicle also includes a controller programed to, in response to the heat pump subsystem being in dehumidification mode, command the valve to close to inhibit refrigerant flow to the battery chiller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: James George Gebbie, Clay Wesley Maranville, Timothy Blatchley
  • ELECTRODE ARRAYS AND COCHLEAR IMPLANTS INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190275325
    Abstract: A cochlear including a housing, an antenna, a stimulation processor operably connected to the antenna, and an electrode array, operably connected to the stimulation processor, including a flexible body defining a longitudinal axis, a proximal region and a distal region, a plurality of electrically conductive contacts on the flexible body, and at least one stiffener within the flexible body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Jeryle L. Walter, James George Elcoate Smith, Uli Gommel, Matthew Vadim Krywcun, Sarah Elizabeth Clabeaux, Nicholas Anthony Wise, Sung Jin Lee
  • MRI-COMPATIBLE MAGNET APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20190255316
    Abstract: A magnet apparatus including a case defining a central axis, a magnet frame within the case and rotatable about the central axis of the case, and a plurality of elongate diametrically magnetized magnets that are located in the magnet frame, the magnets defining a longitudinal axis and a N-S direction and being freely rotatable about the longitudinal axis relative to the magnet frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Sung Jin Lee, Jeryle L. Walter, James George Elcoate Smith, Uli Gommel, Stephanie M. Reed
  • Camouflage for garment assembly
    Patent number: 10337838
    Abstract: A garment assembly such as a uniform, a military uniform and a military combat uniform is presented. The garment assembly includes a helmet or head cover being cut from a fabric having a first camouflage pattern with a first set of intermixed colored blotches thereon. The colors of the first set of intermixed colored blotches being selected from a first group of colors including an Olive 527 color, a Dark Green 528 color, a Tan 525 color, a Brown 529 color, a Bark Brown 561 color and a Dark Cream 559 color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Scotlund McIntosh, Lisa Bareiss Hepfinger, Cheryl Ann Stewardson, Anabela Dugas, James George Fairneny
  • ELECTRO-MECHANICAL INTERFACE FOR AN APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20190170362
    Abstract: An electro-mechanical interface device for an appliance. The device including: a mounting element having a first side and a second side, the mounting element having a mounting aperture from the first side through to the second side; a first selection element in the form of a hollow sleeve that is partially located through the mounting aperture from the first side of mounting element; and a fastening ring engages the first selection element from the second side of mounting element, such that the first selection element is releasably retained from being withdrawn from the mounting aperture, wherein the first selection element is rotatable with respect to the mounting element. The device may further include a hub element is located within the circular-sleeve of the first selection element that restricts separation of the first selection element from the fastening ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: BREVILLE PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: James George Morton, Gerard Andrew White
  • Cochlear implants having MRI-compatible magnet apparatus and associated methods
    Patent number: 10300276
    Abstract: A cochlear implant is disclosed including a cochlear lead, an antenna, a stimulation processor, a magnet apparatus, associated with the antenna, including a case, a divider, and a plurality of magnetic material particles that are movable relative to one another within sub-volumes defined by the divider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Advanced Bionics AG
    Inventors: Sung Jin Lee, James George Elcoate Smith
  • Adaptive vehicle climate control system and method
    Patent number: 10279650
    Abstract: Vehicle climate control systems include heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for adjusting the vehicle cabin temperature. The HVAC system can deliver heated or cooled air to the vehicle interior to achieve a desired temperature inside the vehicle cabin. Some vehicles are equipped with secondary comfort features, such as heated or cooled seats, for additionally addressing occupant comfort. These features are typically stand-alone devices that function separately from the HVAC system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Clay Wesley Maranville, Kenneth J. Jackson, James George Gebbie
  • VEHICULAR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190118613
    Abstract: A vehicular climate control system may include a coolant subsystem configured to circulate coolant between an engine, a thermal generator, and a cabin heat exchanger, and a controller. The controller may be configured to, responsive to an air inlet temperature of the heat exchanger exceeding a threshold, retard engine spark timing to increase heat generation. The threshold may be defined by a quotient of (i) a difference between a discharge temperature target and the air inlet temperature and (ii) a thermal effectiveness parameter that is based on an air flow rate and a coolant flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Franco Ragazzi, James George Gebbie, Donald Peter Schneider, III, Alan Douglas Wallington, William Stewart Johnston
  • REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER PRODUCTION APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20190091629
    Abstract: A reverse osmosis water production apparatus for use in a body of water includes a first section defining a buoyancy chamber and an elongate second section connected to the first section and configured to define an elongate chamber which extends downward beneath a waterline in use. The elongate chamber is provided with a plurality of elongate reverse osmosis membrane tubes, each tube containing a reverse osmosis membrane. A longitudinal axis of each reverse osmosis membrane tube is substantially parallel with a longitudinal axis of the elongate chamber and the reverse osmosis membrane tubes are arranged around a passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventor: James George Purnell Dehlsen
  • COCHLEAR IMPLANTS HAVING MRI-COMPATIBLE MAGNET APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20190076649
    Abstract: A cochlear implant including a cochlear lead, an antenna, a stimulation processor, and an implant magnet apparatus, associated with the antenna, including a case defining a central axis, a first disk-shaped magnet member, located within the case and rotatable relative to the case about the central axis of the case, including a magnetic north portion (“N-portion”), a magnetic south portion (“S-portion”) and an amagnetic portion (“AM-portion”), and a second disk-shaped magnet member, located within the case and rotatable relative to the case about the central axis of the case, including a N-portion, a S-portion and an AM-portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Sung Jin Lee, James George Elcoate Smith, Charles C. Finley
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERSONALIZED THERMAL COMFORT IN A VEHICLE PASSENGER CABIN
    Publication number: 20190077215
    Abstract: A personalized thermal comfort system includes an air registration system, configured to establish discrete air curtains around individual seats in a vehicle passenger cabin, and an HVAC system. The HVAC system functions to condition air flowing in the discrete air curtains. The HVAC system includes a controller configured to allow a seat occupant to individually control the conditioning of air in the air curtain associated with the occupied seat. A related method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Hyung Min Baek, John Craig Elson, James George Gebbie
  • COMPOSITION FOR ATTRACTING BED BUGS
    Publication number: 20190059369
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds for attracting bed bugs, compositions thereof, devices comprising said compositions and their use in the detection, monitoring and control of bed bugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicants: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Rothamsted Research Limited
    Inventors: Mary McFadden Cameron, James George Logan, Emma Natalie Ivy Weeks, John Anthony Pickett, Michael Alexander Birkett
  • MEASURING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190063921
    Abstract: An Improved Measuring System structured and arranged to combine a high-quality, high-precision steel tape-measure with both a horizontal and vertical laser level measuring tool, thus combining two essential tools into one compact, convenient device that can be easily clipped to one's belt, or magnetically attached to metal surfaces. Complete with a carrying case, and LED screen which displays the laser acquired measurements, as well as being deal for professional contractors and household do-it-yourselfers, the Improved Measuring System will preferably leave room in the toolbox, allow one to measure without assistance if desired, and deliver accurate and superior results on the jobsite or around the home.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventor: James George
  • RADIANT HEATING SYSTEM WITH INFRARED SENSORS FOR TEMPERATURE FEEDBACK CONTROL
    Publication number: 20190054801
    Abstract: A radiant heating system includes a radiant heating zone, a first radiant heating feature on a first side of the radiant heating zone and a second radiant heating feature on a second side of the radiant heating zone opposite the first side. A method of radiant heating is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: John Craig Elson, James George Gebbie
  • Beverage machine
    Patent number: D860706
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Steffen F. Koury, Paul K. Metaxatos, James T. McGee, Brendan B. Crawford, Benjamin Worth Coble, Wayne Boucher, Joseph James George
  • Parking meter
    Patent number: D863074
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: J. J. MacKay Canada Limited
    Inventors: George Allan MacKay, James George MacKay, Adrian Ignatius O'Neil, Robert Steven Cosh, Darren Scott Cameron, Gregory Emile Chauvin, David Andrew McMullin, Michael Brown, Matthew Watson
  • Parking meter
    Patent number: D863075
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: J.J. MacKay Canada Limited
    Inventors: George Allan MacKay, James George MacKay, Adrian Ignatius O'Neil, Robert Steven Cosh, Darren Scott Cameron, Gregory Emile Chauvin, David Andrew McMullin, Michael Brown, Matthew Watson
  • Parking meter
    Patent number: D863076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: J. J. MacKay Canada Limited
    Inventors: George Allan MacKay, James George MacKay, Adrian Ignatius O'Neil, Robert Steven Cosh, Darren Scott Cameron, Gregory Emile Chauvin, David Andrew McMullin, Michael Brown, Matthew Watson
  • Parking meter
    Patent number: D863987
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: J.J. Mackay Canada Limited
    Inventors: George Allan MacKay, James George MacKay, Adrian Ignatius O'Neil, Robert Steven Cosh, Darren Scott Cameron, Gregory Emile Chauvin, David Andrew McMullin, Michael Brown, Matthew Watson
  • Parking meter
    Patent number: D863988
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: J.J. MacKay Canada Limited
    Inventors: George Allan MacKay, James George MacKay, Adrian Ignatius O'Neil, Robert Steven Cosh, Darren Scott Cameron, Gregory Emile Chauvin, David Andrew McMullin, Michael Brown, Matthew Watson