Patents by Inventor James Dixon
James Dixon 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: 9267843Abstract: A hyperspectral imaging system and a method are described herein for providing a hyperspectral image of an area of a remote object. In one aspect, the hyperspectral imaging system includes a fore optic with optics for acquiring and projecting an image from a remote object, a scannable slit mechanism with a plurality of slits for receiving the projected image, where the projected image simultaneously illuminates two or more of the plurality of slits, a spectrometer for receiving and dispersing images passing through the two or more simultaneously-illuminated slits, and a two-dimensional image sensor for recording images received from the spectrometer, where the images received from different slits are recorded on different sets of detection elements of the two-dimensional image sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Lovell Elgin Comstock, II, James Dixon Cornell, Jeffry John Santman, Kenneth Smith Woodard
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Publication number: 20150153226Abstract: A hyperspectral imaging system and a method are described herein for providing a hyperspectral image of an area of a remote object. In one aspect, the hyperspectral imaging system includes a fore optic with optics for acquiring and projecting an image from a remote object, a scannable slit mechanism with a plurality of slits for receiving the projected image, where the projected image simultaneously illuminates two or more of the plurality of slits, a spectrometer for receiving and dispersing images passing through the two or more simultaneously-illuminated slits, and a two-dimensional image sensor for recording images received from the spectrometer, where the images received from different slits are recorded on different sets of detection elements of the two-dimensional image sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: June 4, 2015Applicant: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Lovell Elgin Comstock, II, James Dixon Cornell, Jeffry John Santman, Kenneth Smith Woodard
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Publication number: 20150022811Abstract: A lightweight, compact hyperspectral imaging system includes a fore-optics module and a wavelength-dispersing module. The imaging system may also include a detector, supporting electronics and a battery module. The fore-optics module may include a telescope with three or more mirrors, where the mirrors include a silver coating that provides high reflectivity over wavelengths in the visible and shortwave infrared portions of the spectrum. The modules of the imaging system may be incorporated in a housing having a longest linear dimension of 16 inches or less. The housing may be cylindrical in shape and have a length of 14 inches or less inches and a diameter of 8 inches or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: James Dixon Cornell, Stephen Edward Herbert, Jeffry John Santman, Philip Madrid Uy, Kenneth Smith Woodard
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Publication number: 20130323698Abstract: Methods and systems for interpersonal coordination analysis and training are provided. In an example embodiment of a method for interpersonal coordination analysis and training, at least one physical action is selected to be performed. A leader subject is instructed to perform the at least one physical action in the presence of at least one follower subject. The at least one physical action of the leader subject is tracked. The at least one follower subject is instructed to mimic the at least one physical action of the leader subject. The at least one physical action of the at least one follower subject is tracked. Tracking data obtained from the tracking of the leader subject and the at least one follower subject is analyzed. From the analyzing of the tracking data, a responsiveness of the at least one follower subject to mimic the leader subject can be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUTInventors: Timothy Gifford, Anjana Bhat, James Dixon, Kerry Marsh
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Publication number: 20130281885Abstract: A method for monitoring physiologic conditions of a patient includes inserting an esophageal or other suitable tube into the patient, the tube comprising a lumen having a proximal end, a distal end, and central portion, and a pressure sensor disposed about at least a portion of an outer surface of the lumen of the tube. The pressure sensor is capable of detecting a change in pressure when a force is exerted against the outer surface of the lumen. The tube is then positioned within the patient and an initial pressure reading of the pressure exerted against the pressure sensors disposed about the at least a portion of the outer surface of the lumen of the tube is taken. The method also includes monitoring changes in the initial pressure reading and, if needed, taking a second pressure reading.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: James R. Rowbottom, James Dixon Reynolds
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Patent number: 8296087Abstract: A method of wirelessly interrogating a sensing device comprising a plurality of passive sensors, to determine a measurement parameter, comprises the steps of repeatedly interrogating the sensing device using a predetermined transmission signal and detecting the response; estimating the measurement parameter for each sensor by means of an analysis of the data accumulated as a result of the interrogation step, and determining the average of the parameters derived from the estimating step for each sensor, using a weighted average, in which the weightings depend on the amplitude of the sensor response. The measurement parameter may be a resonant frequency where the passive sensors are resonant devices, and the sensors may be SAW devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Transense Technologies plcInventors: Victor Alexandrovich Kalinin, John Peter Beckley, Bryn James Dixon
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Patent number: 8240831Abstract: A solid ink printer selectively enables solid ink sticks to be inserted into an insertion port. The solid ink printer includes a plurality of feed channels, each feed channel terminating at a melting device that heats solid ink sticks to a melting temperature at one end of the feed channel, an insertion port operatively connected to another end of each of the plurality of feed channels, the insertion port being configured with an opening through which solid ink sticks are inserted for movement through one of the feed channels operatively connected to the insertion port, a member positioned proximate the opening in the insertion port, an actuator operatively connected to the member and configured to move the member with respect to the opening of the insertion port, and a controller operatively connected to the actuator, the controller being configured to detect at least one event and operate the actuator to move the member to block solid ink sticks from entering through the opening of the insertion port.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventor: Timothy James Dixon
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Patent number: 8191956Abstract: A semi-trailer has an elongate bed with skirts depending there from adjacent to either side of the bed. The skirts are laterally flexible and can also flex vertically to overcome obstacles and objects. Elongate plates are mounted at one end to the underside of the bed adjacent one or the other of the depending skirts. The elongate plates extend inwardly beneath the bed and then diagonally downwardly to the adjacent skirt displaced below the attachment to the bed. Leaf springs are superimposed on the underside of the inward extensions of the elongate plates to preload the plates toward the bed of the semi-trailer. The skirts extend from landing leg assemblies on the semi-trailer to longitudinally adjacent the forward outboard tires of the wheel assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Utility Trailer Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Robert James Dixon, Jr., Jeffrey J. Bennett
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Publication number: 20110310200Abstract: A solid ink printer selectively enables solid ink sticks to be inserted into an insertion port. The solid ink printer includes a plurality of feed channels, each feed channel terminating at a melting device that heats solid ink sticks to a melting temperature at one end of the feed channel, an insertion port operatively connected to another end of each of the plurality of feed channels, the insertion port being configured with an opening through which solid ink sticks are inserted for movement through one of the feed channels operatively connected to the insertion port, a member positioned proximate the opening in the insertion port, an actuator operatively connected to the member and configured to move the member with respect to the opening of the insertion port, and a controller operatively connected to the actuator, the controller being configured to detect at least one event and operate the actuator to move the member to block solid ink sticks from entering through the opening of the insertion port.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventor: Timothy James Dixon
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Publication number: 20110308518Abstract: A pressure support device (50) such as, such a CPAP machine (50), is provided, which includes a housing (51), and a controller (64) enclosed by the housing (51). The controller (64) operates the CPAP machine (50) independently or in combination with an accessory (70) such as, for example and without limitation, a humidifier (70). A user interface (66) is operably (74) coupled to the controller (64) and includes a primary display (72), a secondary display (74) and a single control (76). The single control (76) is operable in a first mode of operation to adjust operating parameters of the CPAP machine (50), and in a second mode of operation to adjust operating parameters of the humidifier (70). The secondary display (74) preferably comprises a dead front (74), which is operational (e.g., without limitation, visible) only in the second mode of operation. A method of operating a pressure support device (50) is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Paul Denis McGroary, Michele Marut, Joshua Mark Greenberg, Hugh M. Dunn, Mike Daikubara, Kenneth E. Cole, Timothy James Dixon
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Patent number: 7834749Abstract: A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor assembly 1 has a housing 2, a pressure sensor mounted in the housing 2 and an antenna 3 connected to the sensor and extending exteriorly of the housing 2 for effecting wireless communication between the sensor and a remote module. The antenna 3 is moveable between a folded position in which it extends around at least a part of the housing 2 so as to lie substantially in the plane of the housing 2 and an erect position in which it upstands from the housing 2 so as, in use, to extend into the inflation area formed between a wheel and tire. The antenna 3 is biased towards its erect position, and further includes a releasable restraining strap 7 for restraining the antenna 3 in its folded position.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Transense Technologies PLCInventors: Bryn James Dixon, Aldrian Simon Nowell
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Publication number: 20100255400Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell comprises a porous anode electrode, a dense non-porous electrolyte and a porous cathode electrode. The anode electrode comprises a plurality of parallel plate members and the cathode electrode comprises a plurality of parallel plate members. The plate members of the cathode electrode inter-digitate with the plate members of the anode electrode. The electrolyte comprises at least one electrolyte member, which fills at least one space between the parallel plate members of the anode electrode and the parallel plate members of the cathode electrode. At least one non-ionically conducting member fills at least one space between the parallel plate members of the anode electrode and the parallel plate members of the cathode electrode and the at least one electrolyte member and the at least one non-ionically conducting member are arranged alternately.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2008Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE FUEL CELL SYSTEMS LIMITEDInventors: Gerard Daniel Agnew, Peter James Dixon
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Publication number: 20100250170Abstract: A method of wirelessly interrogating a sensing device comprising a plurality of passive sensors, to determine a measurement parameter, comprises the steps of repeatedly interrogating the sensing device using a predetermined transmission signal and detecting the response; estimating the measurement parameter for each sensor by means of an analysis of the data accumulated as a result of the interrogation step, and determining the average of the parameters derived from the estimating step for each sensor, using a weighted average, in which the weightings depend on the amplitude of the sensor response. The measurement parameter may be a resonant frequency where the passive sensors are resonant devices, and the sensors may be SAW devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Victor Alexandrovich Kalinin, John Peter Beckley, Bryn James Dixon
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Patent number: 7732450Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition suitable for topical application comprising ketoconazole in a solution which comprises: (i) 13 to 50 wt % water; (ii) 45 to 85 wt % of an alcohol having a boiling point of less than 100° C.; and (iii) 2 to 30 wt % of a non-volatile, water miscible, non-ionic surface active agent; the ketoconazole being present in an amount of 0.5 to 3 st % relative to components (i), (ii) and (iii).Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2001Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Boult Wade TennantInventors: Martin Whitefield, Andrew James Dixon, Susan Colette Temple
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Patent number: 7679501Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for assessing the condition of a wheel particularly, but not exclusively, to a method and apparatus for assessing the condition of a tire rotating on a vehicle wheel. Apparatus is provided comprising a plurality of antennas (101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108) for transmitting an interrogation signal to a sensor (110, 112), the sensor being mounted to a wheel to be assessed and being adapted to detect the condition of the wheel; wherein the antennas are arranged in a line along a path to be followed by a wheel to be assessed.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2006Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.Inventors: Bryn James Dixon, Victor Alexandrovich Kalinin, John Peter Beckley
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Publication number: 20090058667Abstract: A sensor mounting assembly for securing a sensor within a pressurized chamber defined between a wheel and a tire, comprises a patch 2 having a fastening surface 2a by a device in which it is securable, in use, to an inner surface of a tire or wheel. A plate 5 having a threaded aperture 4 is embedded in the patch 2. A sensor housing 1 has a threaded shaft 3 extending from it which complements the thread formed in the plate 5, so that the shaft 3 may be screwed into the aperture 4 in order to secure said housing to the exterior of the patch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Bryn James Dixon, Paul Vickery
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Publication number: 20080272901Abstract: A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor assembly 1 has a housing 2, a pressure sensor mounted in the housing 2 and an antenna 3 connected to the sensor and extending exteriorly of the housing 2 for effecting wireless communication between the sensor and a remote module. The antenna 3 is moveable between a folded position in which it extends around at least a part of the housing 2 so as to lie substantially in the plane of the housing 2 and an erect position in which it upstands from the housing 2 so as, in use, to extend into the inflation area formed between a wheel and tire. The antenna 3 is biased towards its erect position, and further includes a releasable restraining strap 7 for restraining the antenna 3 in its folded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventors: Bryn James Dixon, Aldrian Simon Nowell
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Publication number: 20080196810Abstract: A wheel well filler or runflat safety band having a band member with at least one break in it so as to enable it to be fitted onto a wheel. A link member connects the ends of the band member so as to bridge the break and thereby secure the band, in use, on a wheel. A wireless device is attached to the link member, which wireless device is remotely interrogatable in order to confirm the presence of the filler on the wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventors: Aidrian Simon Nowell, Bryn James Dixon, Paul Edward Vickery
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Publication number: 20080153920Abstract: The occurrence of hypercapneic acidosis in a fetus during a laparoscopic procedure carried out on a pregnant female, is prevented or ameliorated by inclusion in or addition to the carbon dioxide insufflation gas, of a nitric oxide donor, e.g., ethyl nitrite. Administration of nitric oxide donor in insufflation gas causes increase in fetal cerebral oxygenation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: James Dixon Reynolds, Jonathan S. Stamler
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Publication number: 20070094194Abstract: An expert behavior-emulation system that assists a operator-controlled-decision system, is managed based on group performance results of operators using the systems. The performance results achieved by an expert group of operators and a non-expert group of operators is evaluated. Both groups are using the operator-controlled-decision system assisted by the expert-behavior emulation system to take action on a situation task to produce the performance results. The performance results of the actions taken are grouped according to expert group and non-expert group. A gap is measured which indicates one or more changes in group performance results as a measure of the extent to which the expert behavior-emulation system is contributing to performance results achieved by operators using the operator-controlled-decision system assisted by the expert-behavior emulation system. The expert behavior-emulation may be adjusted, and the gap may be measured again.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2005Publication date: April 26, 2007Inventors: Pavel Zelinsky, James Dixon