Patents by Inventor James Walton
James Walton 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: 20240114961Abstract: A non-combustible aerosol provision device for generating an aerosol from an aerosol-generating material is disclosed. The non-combustible aerosol provision device includes a chamber for receiving a consumable including aerosol-generating material to enable the non-combustible aerosol provision device to generate an aerosol from the aerosol-generating material, wherein the chamber is configured to accommodate, one at a time, a first consumable comprising aerosol-generating material at a first axial position in the chamber and a second consumable including aerosol-generating material having different dimensions to those of the first consumable at a second axial position in the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Jeremy CAMPBELL, Luke James WARREN, Erik-Jouke BIJL, Matthew WRIGHT, Daniel Anthony WALTON
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Patent number: 11915397Abstract: A method of rendering an image of a 3-D scene includes rendering a noisy image; and obtaining one or more guide channels. For each of a plurality of local neighbourhoods, the method comprises: calculating the parameters of a model that approximates the noisy image as a function of the one or more guide channels, and applying the calculated parameters to produce a denoised image. Tiling is used when calculating the parameters of the model.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Imagination Technologies LimitedInventors: Szabolcs Csefalvay, James Imber, David Walton, Insu Yu
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Publication number: 20230078471Abstract: There is described a method of producing a flexible structure and sensor devices incorporating the former, such as wireless LC sensors, that comprises a plurality of thin-film layers of elastomeric material and at least one layer of micro-wrinkled electrically conductive material. The method includes steps leading to 2D wrinkled metallised polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) layers enabling considerable flexibility with negligible bending failure for angles up to 180 degrees.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2021Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Philip James Walton HANDS, Vasileios MITRAKOS, Lisa Mirian MACINTYRE, Marc Philippe Yves DESMULLIEZ
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Publication number: 20220109718Abstract: A method and system for establishing a web-based virtual, module desktop on a client computer for selection and execution of software modules The method includes storing at least one or more software modules on a server memory module repository; executing within a computer processor a computer program for causing the computer processor to: access the server memory module repository; to serve software modules stored therein to a web-based client computer upon receipt of a user requested selection; and to allow a user to select software modules for execution by a drag and drop function performed at the client computer; and serving one or more modules onto the web-based client computer virtual module desktop from a module listing served to the web-based module desktop computer for display and access by a user and or group.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2020Publication date: April 7, 2022Applicant: GAMERNET CORP.Inventors: James Walton HENLEY, Christopher Scott MCCAULLEY
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Patent number: 10874924Abstract: There is provided herein an apparatus and method for teaching a baseball participant how best to swing a bat in order to urge a struck ball to fly in a particular direction. More particularly, various embodiments provide immediate feedback to the batter make proper corrections for a properly hit baseball by forcing the batter to swing the bat at a predetermined angle appropriate for a desired ball trajectory.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITYInventor: Robert James Walton
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Patent number: 10707696Abstract: The present invention provides a method for operation of an offline uninterrupted power supplyfor providing power to a load in case of failure of a power source, the uninterrupted power supply comprising at least one disconnect switch, which is arranged between the power source and the load, at least one energy storage, at least one power converter, which is arranged between the at least one energy storage and the load at a load side of the disconnect switch, and a control device for controlling the at least one power converter to provide power from the at least one energy storage to the load in case of failure of the power source, comprising the steps of identifying a power quality event, differentiating the identified power quality events to separate load side events from power supply side quality events, and upon identification of a power supply side power quality event from an identified power quality event, providing power from the at least one energy storage to the load.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2017Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: Sridhar Pulikanti, Simon James Walton, Robert Turner, NIck Elliott
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Publication number: 20200078651Abstract: There is provided herein an apparatus and method for teaching a baseball participant how best to swing a bat in order to urge a struck ball to fly in a particular direction. More particularly, various embodiments provide immediate feedback to the batter make proper corrections for a properly hit baseball by forcing the batter to swing the bat at a predetermined angle appropriate for a desired ball trajectory.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventor: ROBERT JAMES WALTON
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Publication number: 20180145538Abstract: The present invention provides a method for operation of an offline uninterrupted power supply (100), in particular a medium-voltage uninterrupted power supply, for providing power to a load in case of failure of a power source, the uninterrupted power supply (100) comprising at least one disconnect switch (112), which is arranged between the power source and the load, at least one energy storage (114), at least one power converter (116), which is arranged between the at least one energy storage (114) and the load at a load side of the disconnect switch (112), and a control device (120) for controlling the at least one power converter (116) to provide power from the at least one energy storage (114) to the load in case of failure of the power source, comprising the steps of identifying a power quality event, differentiating the identified power quality events to separate load side events from power supply side quality events, and upon identification of a power supply side power quality event from an identifieType: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Sridhar Pulikanti, Simon James Walton, Robert Turner, Nick Elliott
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Patent number: 8245850Abstract: Apparatus is provided, in or for a screen separator for sieving materials, for clamping one or more sieve screen frames 78 within the confines of a chassis 40 of the separator to prevent egress of material from the separator. The apparatus comprises a sheath 50 extending around and embracing the chassis 40 and one or more expandable elements 66 for urging the sheath 50 against the chassis 40 and the screen frame(s) 78 to impart uniform clamping pressure to the clamped elements. The sheath 50 is designed to provide ease of mounting and release.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Russell Finex LimitedInventors: Nigel John Mainwaring, Everard James Walton
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Patent number: 8143747Abstract: A flux control system for a three-phase active voltage conditioner that utilizes an injection transformer to apply calculated compensation voltage to a mains supply. The flux control system is configured to modify the compensation voltage to be applied to at least one primary terminal of the injection transformer so as to avoid magnetic saturation of the injection transformer. The flux control system includes magnetic flux model modules that are configured to calculate a core flux level of the injection transformer, flux offset modules that are configured to apply a first modification to the compensation voltage to gradually reduce any flux offset in the injection transformer, and peak flux modules that are configured to apply a second modification to the compensation voltage to prevent the core flux level from exceeding a preset range.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: ABB LimitedInventor: Simon James Walton
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Patent number: 7721896Abstract: Apparatus is provided, in or for a screen separator for sieving materials, for clamping one or more sieve screen frames within the confines of a chassis of the separator to prevent egress of material from the separator. The apparatus comprises a sheath extending around and embracing the chassis and one or more expandable elements for urging the sheath against the chassis and the screen frame(s) to impart uniform clamping pressure to the clamped elements. The sheath is designed to provide ease of mounting and release.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Russell Finex LimitedInventors: Nigel John Mainwaring, Everard James Walton
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Publication number: 20100026275Abstract: A flux control system for a three-phase active voltage conditioner that utilizes an injection transformer to apply calculated compensation voltage to a mains supply. The flux control system is configured to modify the compensation voltage to be applied to at least one primary terminal of the injection transformer so as to avoid magnetic saturation of the injection transformer. The flux control system includes magnetic flux model modules that are configured to calculate a core flux level of the injection transformer, flux offset modules that are configured to apply a first modification to the compensation voltage to gradually reduce any flux offset in the injection transformer, and peak flux modules that are configured to apply a second modification to the compensation voltage to prevent the core flux level from exceeding a preset range.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: ABB LIMITEDInventor: Simon James WALTON
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Publication number: 20090159507Abstract: Apparatus is provided, in or for a screen separator for sieving materials, for clamping one or more sieve screen frames 78 within the confines of a chassis 40 of the separator to prevent egress of material from the separator. The apparatus comprises a sheath 50 extending around and embracing the chassis 40 and one or more expandable elements 66 for urging the sheath 50 against the chassis 40 and the screen frame(s) 78 to impart uniform clamping pressure to the clamped elements. The sheath 50 is designed to provide ease of mounting and release.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2009Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: Nigel John Mainwaring, Everard James Walton
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Patent number: 7404239Abstract: An adjuster is provided for a restraint system having a belt which extends through the adjuster and includes a free end and another end or fastening end which is adapted to be secured to an object. The adjuster allows adjustment of the length of the belt between the adjuster and the fastening end. The adjuster includes a frame having a base member with an opening. The opening defines a first or edge plate and a second or securement plate. The first plate and the opening define a belt engaging edge. A clamping member is pivotally mounted between upright side flanges, the clamping member includes a pivoting lever and a load bar having a clamping edge, and a resilient spring member which urges the clamping member to rotate the clamping edge toward the belt engaging edge of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2004Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Inventors: Michael James Walton, Agus Suryana The, Erin Edward Holmberg, Timothy Andrew Swann
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Publication number: 20070077459Abstract: Fuel cell or other combustor apparatus which utilizes a compressor as a source of compressed air. The exhaust is routed to a expander turbine which partially powers the compressor and is on a common shaft therewith. The shaft is borne by hydrodynamic foil bearings. In order to maintain a high compressor speed, compressed air in excess of combustor requirements is bled from the air inlet to the combustor and is preferably passed to the expander turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2003Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: James Walton, Paul Babson
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Patent number: 7186356Abstract: A sensor for chemical species or biological species or radiation presenting to test fluid a polymer composition comprises polymer and conductive filler metal, alloy or reduced metal oxide and having a first level of electrical conductance when quiescent and being convertible to a second level of conductance by change of stress applied by stretching or compression or electric field, in which the polymer composition is characterized by at least one of the features in the form of particles at least 90% w/w held on a 100 mesh sieve; and/or comprising a permeable body extending across a channel of fluid flow; and/or affording in-and-out diffusion of test fluid and/or mechanically coupled to a workpiece of polymer swellable by a constituent of test fluid.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2002Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Peratech Ltd.Inventors: David Lussey, David Bloor, Paul Jonathan Laughlin, Philip James Walton Hands
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Patent number: 7144252Abstract: A tool is used to limit the torque applied to tighten the threaded connection of prosthesis components placed in skeletal bones, for example dental implants. The device had a handle, a retaining screw, a single use torque limiting shear pin and a drive shaft. The handle has a tapered counter sunk cross bore with left handed threads to allow installation of a drive shaft which engages a torque limiting shear pin which, in turn, engages a left hand threaded retaining screw. The drive shaft extends from the handle to engage any threaded fastener that has a head that corresponds to the drive shaft end. The drive shaft and the shear zone of the shear pin are completely isolated within the wrench handle so that all rotational force is utilized in the actual shearing of the shear pin to a torque accuracy of ±0.3 Ncm, approximately.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2003Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Inventor: James Walton
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Patent number: 7093331Abstract: The present invention provides a buckle and frame for a restraint system resisting to a harsh environment. The buckle comprising a frame having a base wall, the base wall includes a debris exit opening; and a cover which encloses the frame and forms at least one vent opening and at least one passage which couples the debris exit opening to the vent opening. Debris, dust and other foreign objects which find there way into the buckle are not necessarily trapped but rather are presented with a means of exiting the buckle via the vent opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2004Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: AmSafe Commercial Products, Inc.Inventors: Erin Edward Holmberg, Michael James Walton, Timothy Andrew Swann, Agus Suryana The, Jeffrey Philip Baldwin
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Publication number: 20040217331Abstract: A sensor for chemical species or biological species or radiation presenting to test fluid a polymer composition comprises polymer and conductive filler metal, alloy or reduced metal oxide and having a first level of electrical conductance when quiescent and being convertible to a second level of conductance by change of stress applied by stretching or compression or electric field, in which the polymer composition is characterised by at least one of the features in the form of particles at least 90% w/w held on a 100 mesh sieve; and/or comprising a permeable body extending across a channel of fluid flow; and/or affording in-and-out diffusion of test fluid and/or mechanically coupled to a workpiece of polymer swellable by a constituent of test fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: David Lussey, David Bloor, Paul Jonathan Laughlin, Philip James Walton Hands
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Publication number: 20040214137Abstract: A tool is used to limit the torque applied to tighten the threaded connection of prosthesis components placed in skeletal bones, for example dental implants. The device has a handle, a retaining screw, a single use torque limiting shear pin and a drive shaft. The handle has a tapered counter sunk cross bore with left handed threads to allow installation of a drive shaft which engages a torque limiting shear pin which, in turn, engages a left hand threaded retaining screw. The drive shaft extends from the handle to engage any threaded fastener that has a head that corresponds to the drive shaft end. The drive shaft and the shear zone of the shear pin are completely isolated within the wrench handle so that all rotational force is utilized in the actual shearing of the shear pin to a torque accuracy of ±0.3 Mcm, approximately.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2003Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventor: James Walton