Patents by Inventor James Timothy Shawcross
James Timothy Shawcross 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: 9738980Abstract: Metal objects are treated by anodizing (P, SE) the metal object in contact with an acidic solution, and then subjecting the anodized metal object to a reversed voltage (VR). The anodizing is performed in two stages, firstly to passivate (P) with the formation of a surface layer, and secondly to form pits in this surface layer (SE). The second stage (SE) of anodizing is performed at a lower voltage than the first stage (P). After the reversed voltage step (VR) the metal object is then contacted with a biocidal metal-containing solution. Biocidal metal is absorbed into the surface of the metal object, resulting in improved biocidal properties. The lower voltage of the second stage anodizing (SE) results in reduced processing time.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Accentus Medical LimitedInventors: James Timothy Shawcross, David Richard Lewis, Andrew Derek Turner
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Publication number: 20150299865Abstract: Metal objects are treated by anodising (P, SE) the metal object in contact with an acidic solution, and then subjecting the anodised metal object to a reversed voltage (VR). The anodising is performed in two stages, firstly to passivate (P) with the formation of a surface layer, and secondly to form pits in this surface layer (SE). The second stage (SE) of anodising is performed at a lower voltage than the first stage (P). After the reversed voltage step (VR) the metal object is then contacted with a biocidal metal-containing solution. Biocidal metal is absorbed into the surface of the metal object, resulting in improved biocidal properties. The lower voltage of the second stage anodising (SE) results in reduced processing time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: ACCENTUS MEDICAL LIMITEDInventors: James Timothy Shawcross, David Richard Lewis, Andrew Derek Turner
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Patent number: 9096943Abstract: Metal objects are treated by anodising (P, SE) the metal object in contact with an acidic solution, and then subjecting the anodised metal object to a reversed voltage (VR). The anodising is performed in two stages, firstly to passivate (P) with the formation of a surface layer, and secondly to form pits in this surface layer (SE). The second stage (SE) of anodising is performed at a lower voltage than the first stage (P). After the reversed voltage step (VR) the metal object is then contacted with a biocidal metal-containing solution. Biocidal metal is absorbed into the surface of the metal object, resulting in improved biocidal properties. The lower voltage of the second stage anodising (SE) results in reduced processing time.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2010Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Accentus Medical LimitedInventors: James Timothy Shawcross, David Richard Lewis, Andrew Derek Turner
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Patent number: 8888983Abstract: Metal implants (10) are treated by anodising the surface (11, 12) in contact with an electrolyte, and then briefly subjecting the anodised surface to a reversed voltage. During a first anodising stage the surfaces are passivated, while during a subsequent anodising stage pits are formed in the passivating surface layer. Rough portions (15) of the surface, in particular portions produced by plasma spraying of metal powder, are sealed with a watertight cover (20) during at least part of the anodising process. After rinsing, biocidal metal ions are subsequently absorbed into the surface of the implant. This provides the implant with biocidal properties. The use of the cover (20) enables a more uniform geometric distribution of biocidal metal ions to be achieved.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Accentus Medical LimitedInventors: James Timothy Shawcross, Andrew Derek Turner, David Richard Lewis
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Patent number: 8858775Abstract: Metal objects are treated by anodising the metal object in contact with an acidic solution, and then subjecting the anodised metal object to a reversed voltage (compared to the anodising voltage). The thus-treated metal object is then contacted with a biocidal metal-containing solution. Biocidal metal is deposited on the surface of the metal object, resulting in improved biocidal properties.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Accentus Medical LimitedInventors: Philip James Agg, James Timothy Shawcross, Martin Edward Lee Pickford, Andrew Derek Turner, David Richard Lewis
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Patent number: 8574422Abstract: A process and apparatus are provided for producing hydrogen from a hydrocarbon fuel by combining the fuel with a gas comprising both oxygen and steam, and passing the resulting mixture through a plasma generated by a microwave plasma generator between opposed electrodes. At least one of the electrodes defines a duct for outflow of gaseous material from the vicinity of the plasma, and the gas mixture emerging from the outflow duct contains hydrogen. The fuel undergoes partial oxidation and steam reforming, the reactions being initiated by the plasma rather than by a catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Qinetiq LimitedInventors: Philip Michael Beech, Stuart Leigh Jones, James Timothy Shawcross
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Publication number: 20130075267Abstract: Metal implants (10) are treated by anodising the surface (11, 12) in contact with an electrolyte, and then briefly subjecting the anodised surface to a reversed voltage. During a first anodising stage the surfaces are passivated, while during a subsequent anodising stage pits are formed in the passivating surface layer. Rough portions (15) of the surface, in particular portions produced by plasma spraying of metal powder, are sealed with a watertight cover (20) during at least part of the anodising process. After rinsing, biocidal metal ions are subsequently absorbed into the surface of the implant. This provides the implant with biocidal properties. The use of the cover (20) enables a more uniform geometric distribution of biocidal metal ions to be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: ACCENTUS MEDICAL LTDInventors: James Timothy Shawcross, Andrew Derek Turner, David Richard Lewis
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Publication number: 20120018308Abstract: Metal objects are treated by anodising (P, SE) the metal object in contact with an acidic solution, and then subjecting the anodised metal object to a reversed voltage (VR). The anodising is performed in two stages, firstly to passivate (P) with the formation of a surface layer, and secondly to form pits in this surface layer (SE). The second stage (SE) of anodising is performed at a lower voltage than the first stage (P). After the reversed voltage step (VR) the metal object is then contacted with a biocidal metal-containing solution. Biocidal metal is absorbed into the surface of the metal object, resulting in improved biocidal properties. The lower voltage of the second stage anodising (SE) results in reduced processing time.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: ACCENTUS MEDICAL PLCInventors: James Timothy Shawcross, David Richard Lewis, Andrew Derek Turner
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Publication number: 20100206733Abstract: Metal objects are treated by anodising the metal object in contact with an acidic solution, and then subjecting the anodised metal object to a reversed voltage (compared to the anodising voltage). The thus-treated metal object is then contacted with a biocidal metal-containing solution. Biocidal metal is deposited on the surface of the metal object, resulting in improved biocidal properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: ACCENTUS PLCInventors: Philip James Agg, James Timothy Shawcross, Martin Edward Lee Pickford, Andrew Derek Turner, David Richard Lewis
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Publication number: 20090272653Abstract: A process and apparatus are provided for producing hydrogen from a hydrocarbon fuel by combining the fuel with a gas comprising both oxygen and steam, and passing the resulting mixture through a plasma generated by a microwave plasma generator between opposed electrodes. At least one of the electrodes defines a duct for outflow of gaseous material from the vicinity of the plasma, and the gas mixture emerging from the outflow duct contains hydrogen. The fuel undergoes partial oxidation and steam reforming, the reactions being initiated by the plasma rather than by a catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2007Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventors: Philip Michael Beech, Stuart Leigh Jones, James Timothy Shawcross
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Patent number: 7381290Abstract: A microwave plasma generator including field-enhancing electrodes consisting of opposed laminae (108,109) with a gap (110) between them orthogonal to the direction of propagation through the plasma generator of microwave radiation. Gas inlet (106) and outlet (107) ports are arranged so that a gaseous medium to be excited into the plasma state passes through the gap (110).Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2002Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Qinetiq LimitedInventors: Stephen Ivor Hall, Robert Frew Gillespie, James Timothy Shawcross
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Patent number: 7163663Abstract: A plasma reactor (11) of the silent discharge or dielectric barrier type for treatment of a gaseous medium is provided with a layer of material (34) positioned to present a surface extending along at least part of the length of the gas flow path. Particulates or selected species are entrapped on the surface. A preferred electrode arrangement provides surface discharge in the plasma at the surface of the layer of material.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2002Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Accentus PLCInventors: John Sydney Carlow, Ka Lok Ng, James Timothy Shawcross
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Patent number: 7074370Abstract: A plasma assisted reactor for the removal of carbonaceous combustion products or for simultaneous removal of carbonaceous products and nitrogen oxides from the exhaust emissions from an internal combustion engine, wherein the reactor includes a gas permeable bed made at least primarily of active materials comprising perovskite or vanadate.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2001Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: Accentus PLCInventors: David Leslie Segal, David Raybone, James Timothy Shawcross, Michael Inman
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Patent number: 7067092Abstract: A reactor chamber forms part of an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine. Within the chamber are electrodes between which there is disposed a bed of active material through which, in use, the exhaust gases pass. In the presence of an electrical discharge, driven by an electrical voltage applied across the electrodes, the active material has a catalytic action in the reduction of nitrogenous oxides in the exhaust and also acts to remove hydrocarbons from the exhaust gases.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2003Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Accentus PLCInventors: Stephen Ivor Hall, David Raybone, Fiona Winterbottom, David Leslie Segal, James Timothy Shawcross, Ross Alexander Morgan, Anthony Robert Martin, Michael Inman
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Patent number: 7011796Abstract: A catalytic material for the plasma-assisted treatment of the exhaust gases from internal combustion engines, consisting of an activated alumina, which contains silver or molybdena (MoO3). For silver doped alumina, a preferred silver concentration is between 0.1% and 5% by weight. The preparation and use of silver doped alumina material also is described.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2001Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Accentus plcInventors: David Raybone, James Timothy Shawcross
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Patent number: 6994830Abstract: In a non-thermal plasma reactor (300), at least a component of the active material (320) is selected or modified to provide the capability to adsorb or trap a predetermined chemical species in the gas flow thereby to increase the effective residence time of said species relative to the residence time of unadsorbed species in the gas flow.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2000Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Accentus plcInventors: David Raybone, James Timothy Shawcross, Anthony Robert Martin, Suzanne Elizabeth Thomas
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Patent number: 6936232Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing nitrogen oxides from internal combustion engine exhaust emissions consisting of the operations of contacting the exhaust emissions with a non-thermal plasma (1) and a silver doped alumina catalyst (2) and then an indium-doped zeolite catalyst (3).Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2001Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Accentus PLCInventors: Robert Frew Gillespie, David Raybone, James Timothy Shawcross
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Publication number: 20040256056Abstract: A microwave plasma generator including field-enhancing electrodes consisting of opposed laminae (108,109) with a gap (110) between them orthogonal to the direction of propagation through the plasma generator of microwave radiation. Gas inlet (106) and outlet (107) ports are arranged so that a gaseous medium to be excited into the plasma state passes through the gap (110).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventors: Stephen Ivor Hall, Robert Frew Gillespie, James Timothy Shawcross
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Patent number: 6833119Abstract: A power supply and control system for a motor vehicle incorporating a plasma-assisted reactor for treatment of exhaust emissions and including a power source for supplying first and second output voltages.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2001Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: Accentus PLCInventors: Michael Inman, David Raybone, James Timothy Shawcross
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Publication number: 20040219084Abstract: A reactor chamber forms part of an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine. Within the chamber are electrodes between which there is disposed a bed of active material through which, in use, the exhaust gases pass. In the presence of an electrical discharge, driven by an electrical voltage applied across the electrodes, the active material has a catalytic action in the reduction of nitrogenous oxides in the exhaust and also acts to remove hydrocarbons from the exhaust gases.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: Accentus plc.Inventors: Stephen Ivor Hall, David Raybone, Fiona Winterbottom, David Leslie Segal, James Timothy Shawcross, Ross Alexander Morgan, Anthony Robert Martin, Michael Inman