Patents by Inventor James Patrickson
James Patrickson 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: 20220402814Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated glass substrate, a method of preparing same and the use thereof in a multiple glazing unit, the coated comprising at least the following layers in sequence from the glass substrate: a lower anti-reflection layer; a silver-based functional layer; a barrier layer; and an upper anti-reflection layer, wherein the upper anti-reflection layer comprises a dielectric layer of an oxynitride of aluminium (Al), zinc (Zn) and tin (Sn) with at least 5 atomic percent aluminium (Al).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2020Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITEDInventors: CHARLIE JAMES PATRICKSON, RACHEL YEATES, PHILIP SAVAGE
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Patent number: 11192820Abstract: A coated glass pane and a method of preparing same comprising at least the following layers in sequence: a glass substrate; a lower anti-reflection layer, a silver-based functional layer; a barrier layer; an upper dielectric layer; and a topmost dielectric layer which comprises an oxide of zinc (Zn), tin (Sn) and zirconium (Zr); and wherein the amount of zirconium in the topmost dielectric layer comprises at least 10 atomic percent zirconium.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Pilkington Group LimitedInventors: Monica Joscelyn Hughes, Charlie James Patrickson, Kieran James Cheetham, John Andrew Ridealgh, Rory Back
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Publication number: 20210017069Abstract: A coated glass pane and a method of preparing same comprising at least the following layers in sequence: a glass substrate; a lower anti-reflection layer, a silver-based functional layer; a barrier layer; an upper dielectric layer; and a topmost dielectric layer which comprises an oxide of zinc (Zn), tin (Sn) and zirconium (Zr); and wherein the amount of zirconium in the topmost dielectric layer comprises at least 10 atomic percent zirconium.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: MONICA JOSCELYN HUGHES, CHARLIE JAMES PATRICKSON, KIERAN JAMES CHEETHAM, JOHN ANDREW RIDEALGH, RORY BACK
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Publication number: 20200147935Abstract: A laminated glazing for use as a combiner in a head up display comprises first and second glazing panes with at least one adhesive ply and an infrared reflecting film therebetween. Light incident upon the first glazing pane at an angle of incidence of 60° is reflected off the laminated glazing to produce first, second and third reflections, the third reflection being from light reflected from the infrared reflecting film. The laminated glazing further comprises light intensity reducing means between the first and second glazing panes for reducing the intensity of the third reflection. In an aspect, upon directing a beam of electromagnetic radiation having an intensity IO at 770 nm toward the first pane of glazing material at an angle of incidence of 60°, the intensity of the third reflection at a wavelength of 770 nm is less than or equal to 0.185×IO.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: Pilkington Group LimitedInventors: Charlie James PATRICKSON, John Andrew RIDEALGH, Joseph Jeremy BOOTE
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Patent number: 6412817Abstract: A pretensioner for a vehicle occupant safety restraint has an outer casing that contains a gas generant. An igniter has igniter material disposed within an igniter housing. A pair of electrodes are connected to the igniter material. A grounding path connector link electrically connects the igniter housing to a grounding path. The connector link may be formed by springs connecting the outer case to the grounding electrode and an interference fit connecting the igniter housing to the outer case. The link forms a low resistance path to short circuit undesirable static charges in the unit that would otherwise tend to cause unintentional activation of the pretensioner.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2001Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.Inventors: James Patrickson, Andrew Downie, Stuart Bland, Bryan Thirlwell
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Patent number: 6286865Abstract: A pretensioner for a vehicle occupant safety restraint has an outer casing that contains a gas generant. An igniter has igniter material disposed within an igniter housing. A pair of electrodes are connected to the igniter material. A grounding path connector link electrically connects the igniter housing to a grounding path. The connector link may be formed by springs connecting the outer case to the grounding electrode and an interference fit connecting the igniter housing to the outer case. The link forms a low resistance path to short circuit undesirable static charges in the unit that would otherwise tend to cause unintentional activation of the pretensioner.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2001Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.Inventors: James Patrickson, Andrew Downie, Stuart Bland, Bryan Thirlwell
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Patent number: 6283506Abstract: A pretensioner for a vehicle occupant safety restraint has an outer casing that contains a gas generant. An igniter has igniter material disposed within an igniter housing. A pair of electrodes are connected to the igniter material. A grounding path connector link electrically connects the igniter housing to a grounding path. The connector link may be formed by springs connecting the outer case to the grounding electrode and an interference fit connecting the igniter housing to the outer case. The link forms a low resistance path to short circuit undesirable static charges in the unit that would otherwise tend to cause unintentional activation of the pretensioner.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2001Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.Inventors: James Patrickson, Andrew Downie, Stuart Bland, Bryan Thirlwell
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Publication number: 20010009330Abstract: A pretensioner for a vehicle occupant safety restraint has an outer casing that contains a gas generant. An igniter has igniter material disposed within an igniter housing. A pair of electrodes are connected to the igniter material. A grounding path connector link electrically connects the igniter housing to a grounding path. The connector link may be formed by springs connecting the outer case to the grounding electrode and an interference fit connecting the igniter housing to the outer case. The link forms a low resistance path to short circuit undesirable static charges in the unit that would otherwise tend to cause unintentional activation of the pretensioner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2001Publication date: July 26, 2001Inventors: James Patrickson, Andrew Downie, Stuart Bland, Bryan Thirlwell
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Publication number: 20010008338Abstract: A pretensioner for a vehicle occupant safety restraint has an outer casing that contains a gas generant. An igniter has igniter material disposed within an igniter housing. A pair of electrodes are connected to the igniter material. A grounding path connector link electrically connects the igniter housing to a grounding path. The connector link may be formed by springs connecting the outer case to the grounding electrode and an interference fit connecting the igniter housing to the outer case. The link forms a low resistance path to short circuit undesirable static charges in the unit that would otherwise tend to cause unintentional activation of the pretensioner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2001Publication date: July 19, 2001Inventors: James Patrickson, Andrew Downie, Stuart Bland, Bryan Thirlwell
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Publication number: 20010006290Abstract: A pretensioner for a vehicle occupant safety restraint has an outer casing that contains a gas generant. An igniter has igniter material disposed within an igniter housing. A pair of electrodes are connected to the igniter material. A grounding path connector link electrically connects the igniter housing to a grounding path. The connector link may be formed by springs connecting the outer case to the grounding electrode and an interference fit connecting the igniter housing to the outer case. The link forms a low resistance path to short circuit undesirable static charges in the unit that would otherwise tend to cause unintentional activation of the pretensioner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2001Publication date: July 5, 2001Inventors: James Patrickson, Andrew Downie, Stuart Bland, Bryan Thirlwell
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Patent number: 6237958Abstract: A locking mechanism for a pretensioner in a vehicle safety restraint has a cylinder and a piston mounted for movement within and along the cylinder. One end of a cable is connected to the piston and the other end of the cable is connected to a safety restraint. The locking mechanism is a locking block and structure that resiliently biases the locking block away from the piston toward the inside wall of the cylinder. The locking block may be tapered as a wedge, and/or sloping surfaces may be provided on the piston or on the housing. More than one locking block may be spaced circumferentially about the piston.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1999Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.Inventor: James Patrickson
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Patent number: 6234524Abstract: A pretensioner for a vehicle occupant safety restraint has an outer casing that contains a gas generant. An igniter has igniter material disposed within an igniter housing. A pair of electrodes are connected to the igniter material. A grounding path connector link electrically connects the igniter housing to a grounding path. The connector link may be formed by springs connecting the outer case to the grounding electrode and an interference fit connecting the igniter housing to the outer case. The link forms a low resistance path to short circuit undesirable static charges in the unit that would otherwise tend to cause unintentional activation of the pretensioner.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1999Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.Inventors: James Patrickson, Andrew Downie, Stuart Bland, Bryan Thirlwell