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).

  • Publication number: 20240411877
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: SOPHOS LIMITED
    Inventors: Dmitry Samosseiko, Fraser Peter Howard, Michael David Wood, Andrew James Thomas, Benjamin James Humphrey, Xiaochuan Zhang, Paul Barrie Ducklin, Anand Ajjan
  • Publication number: 20240414176
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: SOPHOS LIMITED
    Inventors: Dmitry Samosseiko, Fraser Peter Howard, Michael David Wood, Andrew James Thomas, Benjamin James Humphrey, Xiaochuan Zhang, Paul Barrie Ducklin, Anand Ajjan
  • Publication number: 20240414189
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: SOPHOS LIMITED
    Inventors: Dmitry Samosseiko, Fraser Peter Howard, Michael David Wood, Andrew James Thomas, Benjamin James Humphrey, Xiaochuan Zhang, Paul Barrie Ducklin, Anand Ajjan
  • Publication number: 20240411878
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: SOPHOS LIMITED
    Inventors: Dmitry Samosseiko, Fraser Peter Howard, Michael David Wood, Andrew James Thomas, Benjamin James Humphrey, Xiaochuan Zhang, Paul Barrie Ducklin, Anand Ajjan
  • Publication number: 20240102241
    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: November 2, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicants: 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
  • Publication number: 20240042414
    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: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Downie, Leonard James Humphreys, Thomas Maschmeyer, William Rowlands
  • Patent number: 11834783
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignees: 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
  • Patent number: 11826722
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignees: Licella Pty Ltd, Licella Fibre Fuels Pty Ltd, Ignite Resources Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert Downie, Leonard James Humphreys, Thomas Maschmeyer, William Rowlands
  • Publication number: 20220396917
    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: March 31, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicants: 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
  • Publication number: 20220333302
    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: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: William Rowlands, Leonard James Humphreys, Robert Downie, Paul Watson
  • Publication number: 20220250031
    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: April 26, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Downie, Leonard James Humphreys, Thomas Maschmeyer, William Rowlands
  • Patent number: 11386255
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventor: Malcolm James Humphrey
  • Patent number: 11339330
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Mura Technology Limited
    Inventors: Leonard James Humphreys, William Neil Rowlands
  • Patent number: 11306435
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignees: 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
  • Publication number: 20210207035
    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: January 4, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Leonard James Humphreys, William Neil Rowlands
  • Publication number: 20210146334
    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: July 28, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Downie, Leonard James Humphreys, Thomas Maschmeyer, William Rowlands
  • Publication number: 20210027006
    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 12, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventor: Malcolm James Humphrey
  • Patent number: 10835076
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Humphrey Industrial Appliance Design & Consulting, L.L.C
    Inventor: James Humphrey
  • Patent number: 10810342
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventor: Malcolm James Humphrey
  • Patent number: 10751690
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignees: Licella Pty Ltd, Ignite Resources Pty Ltd, Licella Fibre Fuels Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert Downie, Leonard James Humphreys, Thomas Maschmeyer, William Rowlands