Patents by Inventor James Humphrey

James Humphrey 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: 20200071619
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of renewable energy. More specifically, the present invention relates to the production of biofuel from biomass including, for example, polymeric materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Leonard James HUMPHREYS, William Neil ROWLANDS
  • Publication number: 20200002888
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the generation of bio-products from organic matter feedstocks. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of pulping liquors in the hydrothermal/thermochemical conversion of lignocellulosic and/or fossilised organic feedstocks into biofuels (e.g. bio-oils) and/or chemical products (e.g. platform chemicals).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: William Rowlands, Leonard James Humphreys, Robert Downie, Paul Watson
  • Publication number: 20200001268
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the generation of bio-products from organic matter feedstocks. More specifically, the present invention relates to improved methods for the hydrothermal/thermochemical conversion of lignocellulosic and/or fossilised organic feedstocks into biofuels (e.g. bio-oils) and/or chemical products (e.g. platform chemicals).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Downie, Leonard James Humphreys, Thomas Maschmeyer, William Rowlands
  • Patent number: 10450701
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the generation of bio-products from organic matter feedstocks. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of pulping liquors in the hydrothermal/thermochemical conversion of lignocellulosic and/or fossilised organic feedstocks into biofuels (e.g. bio-oils) and/or chemical products (e.g. platform chemicals).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignees: Licella Pty Ltd, Canfor Pulp Ltd
    Inventors: William Rowlands, Leonard James Humphreys, Robert Downie, Paul Watson
  • Patent number: 10427132
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the generation of bio-products from organic matter feedstocks. More specifically, the present invention relates to improved methods for the hydrothermal/thermochemical conversion of lignocellulosic and/or fossilized organic feedstocks into biofuels (e.g. bio-oils) and/or chemical products (e.g. platform chemicals).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignees: Licella Pty Ltd, Ignite Resources Pty Ltd, Licella Fibre Fuels Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert Downie, Leonard James Humphreys, Thomas Maschmeyer, William Rowlands
  • Publication number: 20190205498
    Abstract: Capturing and processing a digital image of a pictorial (e.g., hand-drawn) representation of a schematic or block diagram as a digital image to aid in creation and maintenance of electrical designs is disclosed. Processing of the digital image includes processing to determine design parameters to create an informational format useful as input to other design software. Design parameters may include schematic layout and attributes such as maximum output voltage, minimum input voltage, ambient temperature, etc. The method and system also include storage of information accessible to refine designs and perform simulations of designs as part of an overall electrical design process. Associated devices and methods are disclosed as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventor: Malcolm James HUMPHREY
  • Patent number: 10100258
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to the field of biofuel synthesis. More specifically, the invention relates to processes for the synthesis of biofuels from organic materials including lignocellulosic biomass and coal. Also provided are biofuel products obtained from processes of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignees: IGNITE RESOURCES PTY LTD, LICELLA PTY LIMITED, LICELLA FIBRE FUELS PTY LTD
    Inventors: Leonard James Humphreys, Peter Waldemar Klatt, Mathew Bennett
  • Publication number: 20180245001
    Abstract: The present invention relates to upgrading heavy petroleum oils, their residues, and/or polymeric materials. More specifically the present invention relates to a method for upgrading heavy petroleum oils, their residues, and/or polymeric materials by hydrothermal treatment with an aqueous solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Leonard James Humphreys, William Neil Rowlands
  • Patent number: 9944858
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to methods for the production of biofuels from organic matter, the methods comprising treating the organic matter with an aqueous solvent and at least one additional catalyst under conditions of heat and pressure. The invention also relates to biofuel products obtainable by the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignees: Licella Pty Limited, Ignite Resources Pty Ltd., Licella Fibre Fuels Pty Lid.
    Inventors: Thomas Maschmeyer, Leonard James Humphreys
  • Publication number: 20180028424
    Abstract: Compositions for improving the health of human hair, skin, and nails, and methods of using and preparing such compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: James Humphreys, Max Sabour
  • Publication number: 20170369802
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the generation of bio-products from organic matter feedstocks. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of pulping liquors in the hydrothermal/thermochemical conversion of lignocellulosic and/or fossilised organic feedstocks into biofuels (e.g. bio-oils) and/or chemical products (e.g. platform chemicals).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: William Rowlands, Leonard James Humphreys, Robert Downie, Paul Watson
  • Publication number: 20170300183
    Abstract: In one example, a computing device, such as a mobile communication device may use an electronic assistant module to set a tab snooze when viewing a web page. The computing device may store in the electronic assistant module a web page associated with a trigger condition describing a trigger event. The computing device may register a computing event has occurred. The computing device may identify the computing event as the trigger event. The electronic assistant module of the computing device may trigger presentation of the web page to the user based on the trigger event. The computing device may present the web page to a user upon triggering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Barrus, Kimberly Tee, Michael Patten, Matthew Duignan, James Humphrey
  • Publication number: 20170226695
    Abstract: This disclosure pertains to the use of black liquors from kraft pulp mills as a source of catalysts for the thermochemical conversion of organic matter feedstocks to bio oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: William Neil ROWLANDS, Leonard James James HUMPHREYS, Robert William Clayton THEW, James Allan SPANKIE, Victor Charles ULOTH, Paul Andrew WATSON, Martin William PUDLAS
  • Publication number: 20170218287
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the generation of bio-products from organic matter feedstocks. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of pulping liquors in the hydrothermal/thermochemical conversion of lignocellulosic and/or fossilised organic feedstocks into biofuels (e.g. bio-oils) and/or chemical products (e.g. platform chemicals).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: William Rowlands, Leonard James Humphreys, Robert Downie, Paul Watson
  • Publication number: 20160342915
    Abstract: A system for managing a fleet of vehicles, the system including a work site including a plurality of vehicles; a plurality of autonomous vehicles, each autonomous vehicle including an electronic processing unit configured to transmit data to a second location; a first location with an electronic processing unit configured to transmit data to the second location; and the second location with an electronic processing unit configured to determine, in response to the data transmitted by the plurality of autonomous vehicles and the first location, whether the first location is available to service a vehicle, the electronic processing unit of the second location is further configured to dispatch at least one autonomous vehicle to the first location if the first location in the work site is underserved by vehicles, and to deactivate at least one autonomous vehicle serving the first location if the first location in the work site is overserved by vehicles is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: James Humphrey
  • Publication number: 20160114307
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the generation of bio-products from organic matter feedstocks. More specifically, the present invention relates to improved methods for the hydrothermal/thermochemical conversion of lignocellulosic and/or fossilised organic feedstocks into biofuels (e.g. bio-oils) and/or chemical products (e.g. platform chemicals).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Downie, Leonard James Humphreys, Thomas Maschmeyer, William Rowlands
  • Publication number: 20160081912
    Abstract: Compositions for improving the health and appearance of human hair, skin, and nails, and methods of using and preparing such compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: James Humphreys, Max Sabour
  • Publication number: 20140299149
    Abstract: Compositions, formulations, kits and methods for temporarily or semi-permanently transforming the shape of individual hair filaments or keratinous fibers (curling, waving or straightening) by applying no heat or heat below about 300° F. to prevent damage to the keratinous fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: James HUMPHREYS, Jospeh SHERMAN
  • Publication number: 20140261517
    Abstract: Formulations, methods and kits are provided for styling keratinous fiber. The hair can be wet, damp or dry. The formulations and kits allow for lower temperature styling for any of curling, waving and straightening hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Coolway Inc.
    Inventors: James HUMPHREYS, Joseph SHERMAN
  • Patent number: 8771658
    Abstract: Compositions, formulations, kits and methods for temporarily or semi-permanently transforming the shape of individual hair filaments or keratinous fibers (curling, waving or straightening) by applying no heat or heat below about 300° F. to prevent damage to the keratinous fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Coolway Inc.
    Inventors: James Humphreys, Jospeh Sherman