Patents by Inventor James Edward Pattison

James Edward Pattison 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).

  • HOSE INSPECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210061493
    Abstract: The invention relates to an inflight refuelling system and a method and apparatus for observing and monitoring the condition of a hose used for refuelling. A number of sensors observe the hose as it is deployed or retracted into the system to allow assessment of the condition of the hose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: James Edward Pattison, Henry Clarke
  • Silver, gallium, and oxygen contact for indium phosphide
    Patent number: 3977015
    Abstract: A semiconductor transferred electron device of the kind which includes indium phosphide as a major constituent is provided with a cathode consisting of oxidized silver gallium. The cathode preferably contains 4 times more silver than gallium by weight, and the oxygen content is preferably from 2 to 20 atomic per cent of the gallium content of the cathode. This improved device provides high electrical to microwave conversion efficiencies for a high proportion of devices produced together in any given batch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1976
    Assignee: British Secretary of State for Defence
    Inventors: Leonard David Irving, James Edward Pattison, Huw David Rees