Patents by Inventor James Irwin
James Irwin 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: 9745076Abstract: A baffle system includes a baffle (40) located in a tank (16) for containing liquid (e.g. an aircraft fuel tank). The baffle (40) is a tubular member through which a liquid may flow. The baffle (40) comprises: a first tubular portion (42) providing a tubular outer wall, and a second tubular portion (44) located within the first tubular portion (42) and providing a tubular inner wall. The first and second tubular portions (42, 44) are substantially parallel. The first and second tubular portions (42, 44) are spaced apart to define a chamber (46) therebetween. The baffle (42, 44) further comprises radial side walls between the first and second tubular portions (42, 44) such that the chamber (46) is a sealed chamber. The chamber (46) may be filled with a compressible gas or gaseous mixture.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: BAE Systems plcInventors: Christopher Steven Bingham, Andrew James Irwin
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Patent number: 9738395Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid storage system having an outer tank (e.g. an aircraft fuel tank) for containing a liquid (e.g. aircraft fuel), the outer tank enclosing a liquid storage space; an inner tank located within the outer tank and enclosing the liquid storage space; and at least one coupling element associated with the outer tank and the inner tank for maintaining the tanks in a spaced apart relationship; wherein the coupling element(s) is/are deformable such that, on application of a force to the inner tank, at least part of the inner tank moves relative to the outer tank.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS PLCInventors: Nicholas John Martindale, Nicholas Park, Simon Anthony Jenkins, Andrew James Irwin, Christopher Steven Bingham, Chrisostomos Angelis Constantinou
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Patent number: 9704634Abstract: A linear actuator (20, 20?, 20?) comprises a plunger receptacle (22); a coil (24); a magnetic plunger (26); a magnetic base (28); a return spring (30); and a lock spring (32, 32?). The coil (24) is wound about at least a portion of an exterior surface of the plunger receptacle (22). The magnetic plunger (26) is at least partially disposed within a cavity at least partially formed by an interior surface of the plunger receptacle (22) for linear motion along a plunger axis (34). The magnetic base (28) is radially disposed relative to the plunger (26). The return spring (30) is disposed to bias the plunger (26) to a plunger extended position. The lock spring (32, 32?) is configured and oriented to lock the plunger (26) in the plunger extended position when power is not applied to the coil (24) but to be attracted to the magnetic base (28) and thereby permit movement of the plunger (26) to a plunger retracted position when the power is applied to the coil (24).Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2015Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: JOHNSON ELECTRONIC S.A.Inventor: James Irwin
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Publication number: 20170096234Abstract: A liquid storage tank, for example an aircraft fuel tank, comprising a tank wall enclosing a liquid storage space, and a tie assembly located at least partially within the liquid storage space. The tie assembly comprises an elongate member, for example a wire or cable, and a plurality of attachment devices fixed to an inner surface of the tank wall. The elongate member includes a plurality of spaced part points along its length, each of the spaced apart points being fixed to a respective attachment device such that the tie assembly resists outward deformation of the tank wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Nicholas John Martindale, Nicholas Park, Simon Anthony Jenkins, Andrew James Irwin, Christopher Steven Bingham, Chrisostomos Angelis Constantinou
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Publication number: 20170081039Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid storage system comprising: an outer tank (e.g. an aircraft fuel tank) for containing a liquid (e.g. aircraft fuel), said outer tank enclosing a liquid storage space; an inner tank located within the outer tank and enclosing the liquid storage space; and spacing means associated with the outer tank and the inner tank for maintaining the tanks in a spaced apart relationship; wherein the spacing means are deformable such that, on application of a force to the inner tank, at least part of the inner tank moves relative to the outer tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Nicholas John Martindale, Nicholas Park, Simon Anthony Jenkins, Andrew James Irwin, Christopher Steven Bingham, Chrisostomos Angelis Constantinou
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Publication number: 20170057653Abstract: A liquid storage system comprising: a tank for containing a liquid, the tank enclosing a liquid storage space; multiple layers of a fabric material; and attachment means attaching the multiple layers of the fabric material to an internal surface of the tank. The attachment means may comprise a non-permeable envelope attached to the internal surface of the tank. The multiple layers of the fabric material may be enclosed in the envelope such that the multiple layers of a fabric are isolated from a fluid in the tank. The envelope may contain a fluid (e.g. air) in addition to the multiple layers of the fabric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Nicholas Park, Simon Anthony Jenkins, Andrew James Irwin
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Publication number: 20170050742Abstract: BAFFLE Disclosed is a baffle (40) for locating in a tank (16) for containing liquid (e.g. an aircraft fuel tank). The baffle (40) is a tubular member through which a liquid may flow. The baffle (40) comprises: a first tubular portion (42) providing a tubular outer wall, and a second tubular portion (44) located within the first tubular portion (42) and providing a tubular inner wall. The first and second tubular portions (42, 44) are substantially parallel. The first and second tubular portions (42, 44) are spaced apart to define a chamber (46)therebetween. The baffle (42, 44) further comprises radial side walls between the first and second tubular portions (42, 44) such that the chamber (46) is a sealed chamber. The chamber (46) may be filled with a compressible gas or gaseous mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Christopher Steven Bingham, Andrew James Irwin
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Publication number: 20170050741Abstract: Disclosed is a baffle (40) for locating in a tank (16) for containing liquid. The baffle (40) comprises: a baffle wall enclosing an internal cavity (48); and one or more openings (50) in the baffle wall configured to permit the flow of a fluid between the internal cavity (48) of the baffle (40) and a volume external to the baffle wall. The baffle wall comprises an outer wall (42), and an inner wall (44) located within the outer wall (42). The outer and inner walls (42, 44) each comprise one or more openings. Each of the openings in the outer wall (42) is attached to a respective opening in the inner wall (44) via a respective opening side wall. The outer and inner walls (42, 44) are spaced apart to define therebetween a chamber (46).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Christopher Steven Bingham, Andrew James Irwin, David Peter Pearson
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Patent number: 9486300Abstract: A hybrid, detachable dental attachment device having a cap for securing a dental appliance, a ring, and an abutment to attachment to a tooth root or implant. Also described herein are methods of securing a dental appliance in a subject's mouth by means of the dental attachment device. Further described herein is a dental attachment device for immediate load on a provisional denture and then incorporated into the final restoration.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2013Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: ZEST IP HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Scott Mullaly, Christopher Michael Gervais, James Irwin Johnson, Richard Robert Allen, Theodore Matthew Powell
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Patent number: 9452029Abstract: A hybrid, detachable dental attachment device comprising a cap for securing a dental appliance, a ring, and an abutment to attachment to a tooth root or implant. Also described herein are methods of securing a dental appliance in a subject's mouth by means of the dental attachment device. Further described herein is a dental attachment device for immediate load on a provisional denture and then incorporated into the final restoration.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: ZEST IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Scott Mullaly, Christopher Michael Gervais, James Irwin Johnson, Richard Robert Allen, Theodore Matthew Powell
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Publication number: 20160143710Abstract: A frictionally-retained detachable dental attachment assembly or anchor device is designed to attach a dental appliance with a tooth root or implant. The assembly includes a denture attachment housing for securing in the dental appliance, an abutment attached with a tooth root or implant, and a compressible retention member with a first end in fixed attachment with the cap and a second end in snap engagement with the abutment via a frictionally-retained ball secured within a cavity of the abutment. The retention member is formed using a compressible material to allow the ball to compress and the retention member to flex while inserting the ball into the cavity. Additional friction-retained and fixed attachment configurations of the dental anchor device are provided, along with methods of securing a dental appliance in a subject's mouth by means of the friction-retained and fixed attachment dental anchor devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Richard Robert Allen, Christopher Michael Gervais, James Irwin Johnson
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Publication number: 20160125992Abstract: A linear actuator (20, 20?, 20?) comprises a plunger receptacle (22); a coil (24); a magnetic plunger (26); a magnetic base (28); a return spring (30); and a lock spring (32, 32?). The coil (24) is wound about at least a portion of an exterior surface of the plunger receptacle (22). The magnetic plunger (26) is at least partially disposed within a cavity at least partially formed by an interior surface of the plunger receptacle (22) for linear motion along a plunger axis (34). The magnetic base (28) is radially disposed relative to the plunger (26). The return spring (30) is disposed to bias the plunger (26) to a plunger extended position. The lock spring (32, 32?) is configured and oriented to lock the plunger (26) in the plunger extended position when power is not applied to the coil (24) but to be attracted to the magnetic base (28) and thereby permit movement of the plunger (26) to a plunger retracted position when the power is applied to the coil (24).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventor: James IRWIN
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Patent number: 9299471Abstract: A highly resistive wire includes a non-metallic wire material having a resistance of at least ten kilo-ohms per meter. In one embodiment, the wire material can be fashioned from a carbon-loaded plastic material, having an inclusion of carbon particles in a quantity that yields a resistance of no less than 10 kilo-ohms per meter. In another embodiment, the wire can include a plurality of strands of wire material where each of the strands is surrounded by a thin layer of conductive or semi-conductive material. The highly resistive wire can be used as a single strand, or as a bundle of strands, as wiring in a structure prone to transient electrical or electromagnetic events, such as static discharge or lightning strikes, that might otherwise lead to damage of the structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Andrew M. Robb, Jason P. Bommer, Donald K Dabelstein, James Irwin
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Patent number: 9015495Abstract: A mobile terminal for use with a cellular or mobile telecommunications network includes a normal execution environment and a secure execution environment The mobile terminal enables the software of the terminal in the secure execution environment to be updated. The terminal may be provided with minimal software initially in the secure execution environment, and is operable to subsequently update the software by over the air transmission of software. Also disclosed is a method for managing rights in respect of broadcast, multicast and/or unicast (downloaded) data. The method defines a service protection platform implemented on mobile terminals having both normal execution environment and secure execution environment. Service protection is provided by separating the operation of service protection application components into those that operate in the normal environment and those that are adapted to execute only in the secure execution environment.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Vodafone IP Licensing LimitedInventors: Mark Priestley, Timothy Wright, Caroline Jessica Belrose, Nicholas Bone, James Irwin
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Publication number: 20140324952Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for network communication utilising a network server that comprises a network connection manager and is suitable for the establishment of a bi-directional communications channel between the network server and a first terminal that comprises a connection management client, wherein the network server is configured to: associate at the network connection manager the connection management client with a registered network user; transmit to the first terminal a provisioning document comprising a credential with which the connection management client may authenticate itself to the network connection manager; and receive at the network connection manager the credential, which is transmitted by the network connection manager, and establish the bi-directional communications channel between the connection management client and the network connection manager, such that the network connection manager may use the bi-directional communications channel to activate an aType: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Vodafone IP Licensing LimitedInventors: James Irwin, Phillip Carter
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Publication number: 20140237260Abstract: A mobile terminal for use with a cellular or mobile telecommunications network includes a normal execution environment and a secure execution environment The mobile terminal enables the software of the terminal in the secure execution environment to be updated. The terminal may be provided with minimal software initially in the secure execution environment, and is operable to subsequently update the software by over the air transmission of software. Also disclosed is a method for managing rights in respect of broadcast, multicast and/or unicast (downloaded) data. The method defines a service protection platform implemented on mobile terminals having both normal execution environment and secure execution environment. Service protection is provided by separating the operation of service protection application components into those that operate in the normal environment and those that are adapted to execute only in the secure execution environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Mark PRIESTLEY, Timothy WRIGHT, Caroline Jessica BELROSE, Nicholas BONE, James IRWIN
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Publication number: 20140162212Abstract: A hybrid, detachable dental attachment device having a cap for securing a dental appliance, a ring, and an abutment to attachment to a tooth root or implant. Also described herein are methods of securing a dental appliance in a subject's mouth by means of the dental attachment device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: ZEST IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Scott Mullaly, Christopher Michael Gervais, James Irwin Johnson, Richard Robert Allen, Theodore Matthew` Powell
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Publication number: 20140162211Abstract: A hybrid, detachable dental attachment device comprising a cap for securing a dental appliance, a ring, and an abutment to attachment to a tooth root or implant. Also described herein are methods of securing a dental appliance in a subject's mouth by means of the dental attachment device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: ZEST IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Scott Mullaly, Christopher Michael Gervais, James Irwin Johnson, Richard Robert Allen, Theodore Matthew Powell
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Patent number: 8600060Abstract: A mobile terminal for use with a cellular or mobile telecommunications network includes a normal execution environment (operating system) (30) and a secure execution environment (32) comprising a Mobile Trusted Module (MTM). The mobile terminal enables the software of the terminal in the secure execution environment (32) to be updated. The terminal 1 may be provided with minimal software initially in the secure execution environment (32), and is operable to subsequently update the software by over the air transmission of software. Also disclosed is a method for managing rights in respect of broadcast, multicast and/or unicast (downloaded) data, relevant in particular to managing access to a broadcast video data stream complying with a mobile digital broadcast scheme. The method defines a service protection platform implemented on mobile terminals having both normal execution environment (i.e. the operating system) and secure execution environment.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Vodafone Group PLCInventors: Mark Priestley, Timothy James Wright, Caroline Jessica Belrose, Nicholas Bone, James Irwin
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Patent number: 8190747Abstract: An application manager configured for use on a resource-limited device, the application manager including: an application engine configured to effect communications between a plurality of applications installed on the resource limited device and one or more external network sites; and a connection manager configured to control and/or coordinate when the plurality of applications are able to attempt to establish communications with the one or more external network sites. The resource-limited device may be a mobile terminal.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2008Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Vodafone Group Services LimitedInventors: James Irwin, David Pollington, David Ashbrook