Patents by Inventor James Humphreys
James Humphreys 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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Publication number: 20240411877Abstract: Various aspects related to methods, systems, and computer readable media for detection and blocking of security threats for network-accessible devices. Methods may include receiving an indication of a security threat to a user device of the plurality of user devices, the indication of security threat associated with a device threat type, determining that the device threat type is a threat type that requires elevated security measures, responsive to the determining that the device threat type requires elevated security measures, elevating security measures associated with the user device for a first time period, and, after the elevating, automatically remediating the security threat on the user device within the first time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2024Publication date: December 12, 2024Applicant: SOPHOS LIMITEDInventors: Dmitry Samosseiko, Fraser Peter Howard, Michael David Wood, Andrew James Thomas, Benjamin James Humphrey, Xiaochuan Zhang, Paul Barrie Ducklin, Anand Ajjan
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Publication number: 20240414176Abstract: Various aspects related to methods, systems, and computer readable media for detection and blocking of security threats for network-accessible devices. Methods can include monitoring network traffic on a computer network, detecting an indication of a security threat to at least one endpoint, determining that the device threat type is a threat type that requires elevated security measures, responsive to the determining that the device threat type requires elevated security measures, updating a network-access policy for the plurality of endpoints with the threat type, and after the updating, automatically remediating the security threat on the at least one endpoint within a first time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2024Publication date: December 12, 2024Applicant: SOPHOS LIMITEDInventors: Dmitry Samosseiko, Fraser Peter Howard, Michael David Wood, Andrew James Thomas, Benjamin James Humphrey, Xiaochuan Zhang, Paul Barrie Ducklin, Anand Ajjan
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Publication number: 20240414189Abstract: Various aspects related to methods, systems, and computer readable media for detection and blocking of security threats for network-accessible devices. Methods may include receiving an indication of a security threat to the user device, the indication of security threat associated with a device threat type, determining that the device threat type is a threat type that requires elevated security measures, responsive to the determining that the device threat type requires elevated security measures, restricting execution of a subset of software available on the user device for a first time period, and, after the elevating, automatically remediating the security threat on the user device within the first time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2024Publication date: December 12, 2024Applicant: SOPHOS LIMITEDInventors: Dmitry Samosseiko, Fraser Peter Howard, Michael David Wood, Andrew James Thomas, Benjamin James Humphrey, Xiaochuan Zhang, Paul Barrie Ducklin, Anand Ajjan
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Publication number: 20240411878Abstract: Various aspects related to methods, systems, and computer readable media for detection and blocking of security threats for network-accessible devices. Methods may include monitoring a plurality of processes executing on the user device to identify a pre-execution flag associated with at least one process of the plurality of processes, and, responsive to identifying the pre-execution flag: receiving an indication of a security threat to the user device, the indication of security threat associated with the at least one process and a device threat type, responsive to the receiving the indication of the security threat, elevating security measures associated with the user device for a first time period, and after the elevating, automatically remediating the security threat on the user device within the first time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2024Publication date: December 12, 2024Applicant: SOPHOS LIMITEDInventors: Dmitry Samosseiko, Fraser Peter Howard, Michael David Wood, Andrew James Thomas, Benjamin James Humphrey, Xiaochuan Zhang, Paul Barrie Ducklin, Anand Ajjan
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Publication number: 20240102241Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicants: Canfor Pulp Ltd., Licella Pty Ltd.Inventors: William Neil Rowlands, Leonard James Humphreys, Robert William Clayton Thew, James Allan Spankie, Victor Charles Uloth, Pawl Andrew Watson, Martin William Pudlas
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Publication number: 20240042414Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Robert Downie, Leonard James Humphreys, Thomas Maschmeyer, William Rowlands
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Patent number: 11834783Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 31, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignees: CANFOR PULP LTD., LICELLA PTY LTD.Inventors: William Neil Rowlands, Leonard James Humphreys, Robert William Clayton Thew, James Allan Spankie, Victor Charles Uloth, Paul Andrew Watson, Martin William Pudlas
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Patent number: 11826722Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 26, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignees: Licella Pty Ltd, Licella Fibre Fuels Pty Ltd, Ignite Resources Pty LtdInventors: Robert Downie, Leonard James Humphreys, Thomas Maschmeyer, William Rowlands
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Publication number: 20220396917Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2022Publication date: December 15, 2022Applicants: Canfor Pulp Ltd., Licella Pty Ltd.Inventors: William Neil Rowlands, Leonard James Humphreys, Robert William Clayton Thew, James Allan Spankie, Victor Charles Uloth, Paul Andrew Watson, Martin William Pudlas
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Publication number: 20220333302Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: William Rowlands, Leonard James Humphreys, Robert Downie, Paul Watson
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Publication number: 20220250031Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Robert Downie, Leonard James Humphreys, Thomas Maschmeyer, William Rowlands
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Patent number: 11386255Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 12, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventor: Malcolm James Humphrey
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Patent number: 11339330Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Mura Technology LimitedInventors: Leonard James Humphreys, William Neil Rowlands
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Patent number: 11306435Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignees: LICELLA PTY LTD., CANFOR PULP LTD.Inventors: William Neil Rowlands, Leonard James Humphreys, Robert William Clayton Thew, James Allan Spankie, Victor Charles Uloth, Paul Andrew Watson, Martin William Pudlas
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Publication number: 20210207035Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Leonard James Humphreys, William Neil Rowlands
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Publication number: 20210146334Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Robert Downie, Leonard James Humphreys, Thomas Maschmeyer, William Rowlands
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Publication number: 20210027006Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventor: Malcolm James Humphrey
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Patent number: 10835076Abstract: An extended life roller grills for re-thermalizing and merchandising food product with easily replaceable bearing assemblies, drive assembly and roller tubes. The grill is comprised of rotation of a plurality of heated internally tubes, a drive assembly that transfers rotational motion to the roller tubes from a cam or chain or gear system or cog belt attached to a motor providing rotational motion and force to the roller tubes. Roller grill chain drive or gear drives, or cog belt or cam drives that utilize replaceable bearing assemblies for extending the service life the roller grill. A cam drive assembly substantially increases the reliability, ease of assembly and disassembly, serviceability, and maintenance of the roller grill. Cam drive provides for easy removal, servicing and replacement of roller tubes not available on other drive systems for roller grills. Replaceable bearing journals to extend the life span of chain, gear, cam or belt drive grills.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2018Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Humphrey Industrial Appliance Design & Consulting, L.L.CInventor: James Humphrey
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Patent number: 10810342Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventor: Malcolm James Humphrey
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Patent number: 10751690Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 4, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignees: Licella Pty Ltd, Ignite Resources Pty Ltd, Licella Fibre Fuels Pty LtdInventors: Robert Downie, Leonard James Humphreys, Thomas Maschmeyer, William Rowlands