Patents by Inventor John A. Walton
John A. 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: 20190136858Abstract: A compressor includes: a casing with an inner wall defining a compression chamber, an inlet leading into the compression chamber, and an outlet leading out of the compression chamber; a rotor rotatably coupled to the casing for rotation relative to the casing; and a gate coupled to the casing for movement relative to the casing. The gate may be pivotally, or translationally coupled to the casing. A hydrostatic bearing may be disposed between the gate and casing. A plurality of compressors may be mechanically linked together such that their compression cycles are out of phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2016Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: John WALTON, Phil NELSON, Jeremy PITTS
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Patent number: 10254279Abstract: A system and method includes a test container for detecting a target substance in a consumable sample, where the test container includes a test container body defining a test container top, a test container bottom opposing the test container top, a first chamber proximal the test container top, and a second chamber proximal the test container bottom, a magnetic diaphragm situated between the first chamber and the second chamber, the magnetic diaphragm obstructing flow of the consumable sample, and the magnetic diaphragm including a magnetic element embedded in the magnetic diaphragm, and a driving element geometrically complementary to the first chamber, the driving element including a consumable sample grinding feature protruding from a surface of the driving element.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2016Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Nima Labs, Inc.Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Steven Portela, Jonathan Ward, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Yates, Jacob Mooney, Dane Weitmann, Joseph Horrell
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Publication number: 20180265375Abstract: There is described an on-line device for controlling a fluid treatment process configured to inactivate a microorganism in a flow of fluid using ultraviolet radiation and a chemical disinfectant. The device comprises: a memory for receiving a calculated database of dose response for the ultraviolet radiation and for the chemical disinfectant for a fluid treatment parameter; means to obtain input data about the fluid treatment parameter from the process; means to compare the input data with calculated database; and means to adjust one or more of the amount ultraviolet radiation and the chemical disinfectant added to the flow fluid in response to a difference between the input data and calculated database. There is also described a process for controlling a fluid treatment process configured to inactivate a microorganism in a flow of fluid using ultraviolet radiation and a chemical disinfectant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Siva Rajan Sarathy, Adrian Harrison Murray, Domenico Santoro, John Walton, Paris Neofotistos, Yuri Lawryshyn
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Publication number: 20180188240Abstract: A self-contained apparatus and methods for detecting the presence of any specified substance in any medium. A sample of the medium is placed in a capsule, along with a solvent and a sensor configured to test for a target analyte. The solvent comes into contact with the medium in the capsule, and the capsule is agitated to create a dispersion in the solvent of a portion of any target analyte present in the medium. A release mechanism configured to cause conduction of the dispersion to the sensor, so that the sensor produces an indication of presence of the target analyte if the target analyte is present in the medium. The apparatus uses a disposable capsule where the medium in question is placed and the disposable capsule is placed inside a reader and analyzed for presence of the harmful substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Scott Sundvor, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Taleghani, Jacob Mooney
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Publication number: 20180188239Abstract: A system and method for detecting harmful substances within a consumable sample comprising: receiving a consumable sample at a first chamber of a test container; transforming the consumable sample into a homogenized sample upon processing of the consumable sample; delivering the homogenized sample to a second chamber of the test container, wherein the second chamber is configured to receive the homogenized sample comprises an outlet port; mixing the homogenized sample with a process reagent within the second chamber, thereby producing a dispersion; transmitting a volume of the dispersion to an analysis chamber, of the test container, configured to position a detection substrate proximal the port of the second chamber and comprising a detection window that enables detection of presence of the allergen; and detecting presence of the allergen within the consumable sample by way of an optical sensor configured to detect signals indicative of the allergen through the detection window.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Steven Portela, Jonathan Ward, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Yates, Jacob Mooney
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Publication number: 20180106255Abstract: A positive displacement rotary compressor is designed for near isothermal compression, high pressure ratios, high revolutions per minute, high efficiency, mixed gas/liquid compression, a low temperature increase, a low outlet temperature, and/or a high outlet pressure. Liquid injectors provide cooling liquid that cools the working fluid and improves the efficiency of the compressor. A gate moves within the compression chamber to either make contact with or be proximate to the rotor as it turns.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Pedro SANTOS, Jeremy PITTS, Andrew NELSON, Johannes SANTEN, John WALTON, Mitchell WESTWOOD, Harrison O'HANLEY
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Patent number: 9939431Abstract: A self-contained apparatus and methods for detecting the presence of any specified substance in any medium. A sample of the medium is placed in a capsule, along with a solvent and a sensor configured to test for a target analyte. The solvent comes into contact with the medium in the capsule, and the capsule is agitated to create a dispersion in the solvent of a portion of any target analyte present in the medium. A release mechanism configured to cause conduction of the dispersion to the sensor, so that the sensor produces an indication of presence of the target analyte if the target analyte is present in the medium. The apparatus uses a disposable capsule where the medium in question is placed and the disposable capsule is placed inside a reader and analyzed for presence of the harmful substance.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Nima Labs, Inc.Inventors: Scott Sundvor, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Taleghani, Jacob Mooney
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Patent number: 9939432Abstract: A system and method for detecting harmful substances within a consumable sample comprising: receiving a consumable sample at a first chamber of a test container; transforming the consumable sample into a homogenized sample upon processing of the consumable sample; delivering the homogenized sample to a second chamber of the test container, wherein the second chamber is configured to receive the homogenized sample comprises an outlet port; mixing the homogenized sample with a process reagent within the second chamber, thereby producing a dispersion; transmitting a volume of the dispersion to an analysis chamber, of the test container, configured to position a detection substrate proximal the port of the second chamber and comprising a detection window that enables detection of presence of the allergen; and detecting presence of the allergen within the consumable sample by way of an optical sensor configured to detect signals indicative of the allergen through the detection window.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2014Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Nima Labs, Inc.Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Steven Portela, Jonathan Ward, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Yates, Jacob Mooney
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Patent number: 9856878Abstract: A positive displacement rotary compressor is designed for near isothermal compression, high pressure ratios, high revolutions per minute, high efficiency, mixed gas/liquid compression, a low temperature increase, a low outlet temperature, and/or a high outlet pressure. Liquid injectors provide cooling liquid that cools the working fluid and improves the efficiency of the compressor. A gate moves within the compression chamber to either make contact with or be proximate to the rotor as it turns.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Hicor Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Pedro Santos, Jeremy Pitts, Andrew Nelson, Johannes Santen, John Walton, Mitchell Westwood, Harrison O'Hanley
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Patent number: 9719514Abstract: A positive displacement rotary compressor is designed for near isothermal compression, high pressure ratios, high revolutions per minute, high efficiency, mixed gas/liquid compression, a low temperature increase, a low outlet temperature, and/or a high outlet pressure. Liquid injectors provide cooling liquid that cools the working fluid and improves the efficiency of the compressor. A gate moves within the compression chamber to either make contact with or be proximate to the rotor as it turns.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: HICOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Pedro Santos, Jeremy Pitts, Andrew Nelson, Johannes Santen, John Walton, Mitchell Westwood, Harrison O'Hanley
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Publication number: 20170067468Abstract: A positive displacement rotary compressor is designed for near isothermal compression, high pressure ratios, high revolutions per minute, high efficiency, mixed gas/liquid compression, a low temperature increase, a low outlet temperature, and/or a high outlet pressure. Liquid injectors provide cooling liquid that cools the working fluid and improves the efficiency of the compressor. A gate moves within the compression chamber to either make contact with or be proximate to the rotor as it turns.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Pedro SANTOS, Jeremy PITTS, Andrew NELSON, Johannes SANTEN, John WALTON, Mitchell WESTWOOD, Harrison O'HANLEY
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Publication number: 20170003285Abstract: A system and method includes a test container for detecting a target substance in a consumable sample, where the test container includes a test container body defining a test container top, a test container bottom opposing the test container top, a first chamber proximal the test container top, and a second chamber proximal the test container bottom, a magnetic diaphragm situated between the first chamber and the second chamber, the magnetic diaphragm obstructing flow of the consumable sample, and the magnetic diaphragm including a magnetic element embedded in the magnetic diaphragm, and a driving element geometrically complementary to the first chamber, the driving element including a consumable sample grinding feature protruding from a surface of the driving element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Steven Portela, Jonathan Ward, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Yates, Jacob Mooney, Dane Weitmann, Joseph Horrell
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Publication number: 20160169439Abstract: A jack stand for a vehicle includes a plurality of walls joined together to form a body, the body being hollow. A base is formed by lower edges of the walls and a top surface joins top edges of the walls. One of the walls includes a wall opening and the top includes a top opening, the wall opening and the top opening extending towards one another, meeting proximate the top edge of one of the walls, thereby forming a single, continuous opening extending from the top into one of the walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: John A. Walton
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Publication number: 20160131138Abstract: A positive displacement rotary compressor is designed for near isothermal compression, high pressure ratios, high revolutions per minute, high efficiency, mixed gas/liquid compression, a low temperature increase, a low outlet temperature, and/or a high outlet pressure. Liquid injectors provide cooling liquid that cools the working fluid and improves the efficiency of the compressor. A gate moves within the compression chamber to either make contact with or be proximate to the rotor as it turns.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Pedro SANTOS, Jeremy PITTS, Andrew NELSON, Johannes SANTEN, John WALTON, Mitchell WESTWOOD, Harrison O'HANLEY
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Patent number: 9273818Abstract: A jack stand for a vehicle includes a plurality of walls joined together to form a body, the body being hollow. A base is formed by lower edges of the walls and a top surface joins top edges of the walls. One of the walls includes a wall opening and the top includes a top opening, the wall opening and the top opening extending towards one another, meeting proximate the top edge of one of the walls, thereby forming a single, continuous opening extending from the top into one of the walls.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Jackpoint Jackstands LLCInventor: John A. Walton
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Patent number: 9267504Abstract: A positive displacement rotary compressor is designed for near isothermal compression, high pressure ratios, high revolutions per minute, high efficiency, mixed gas/liquid compression, a low temperature increase, a low outlet temperature, and/or a high outlet pressure. Liquid injectors provide cooling liquid that cools the working fluid and improves the efficiency of the compressor. A gate moves within the compression chamber to either make contact with or be proximate to the rotor as it turns.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: HICOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Pedro Santos, Jeremy Pitts, Andrew Nelson, Johannes Santen, John Walton, Mitchell Westwood, Harrison O'Hanley
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Patent number: 9097654Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrode assembly having a laminate structure comprising: a first insulating capping layer; a first conducting layer capped by the first insulating capping layer and substantially sandwiched by at least the first insulating capping layer such as to leave exposed only an electrical contact lip of the first conducting layer; and an array of etched voids extending through at least the first insulating capping layer and the first conducting layer, wherein each void is partly bound by a surface of the first conducting layer which acts as an internal submicron electrode.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Nanoflex Limited and The University Court Of The University of EdinburghInventors: Neville John Freeman, Andrew Raymond Mount, Anthony John Walton, Jonathan Gordon Terry
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Patent number: 9091069Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to plastic wall panels. Wall panels are formed by rotational molding processes and may be used in sound attenuation barriers or other wall or building structures. Some embodiments include reinforcing structure. The reinforcing structure may be configured to effectively support a plastic shell of the wall panel in a way that allows some relative movement between the plastic shell and the reinforcing structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Aus Group Alliance Pty LtdInventors: Nicholas Marandos, Ian John Walton, Graeme Peter Hall, Graeme Francis Hisgrove
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Publication number: 20150011020Abstract: A system and method for detecting harmful substances within a consumable sample comprising: receiving a consumable sample at a first chamber of a test container; transforming the consumable sample into a homogenized sample upon processing of the consumable sample; delivering the homogenized sample to a second chamber of the test container, wherein the second chamber is configured to receive the homogenized sample comprises an outlet port; mixing the homogenized sample with a process reagent within the second chamber, thereby producing a dispersion; transmitting a volume of the dispersion to an analysis chamber, of the test container, configured to position a detection substrate proximal the port of the second chamber and comprising a detection window that enables detection of presence of the allergen; and detecting presence of the allergen within the consumable sample by way of an optical sensor configured to detect signals indicative of the allergen through the detection window.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Steven Portela, Jonathan Ward, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Yates, Jacob Mooney
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Publication number: 20140295406Abstract: A self-contained apparatus and methods for detecting the presence of any specified substance in any medium. A sample of the medium is placed in a capsule, along with a solvent and a sensor configured to test for a target analyte. The solvent comes into contact with the medium in the capsule, and the capsule is agitated to create a dispersion in the solvent of a portion of any target analyte present in the medium. A release mechanism configured to cause conduction of the dispersion to the sensor, so that the sensor produces an indication of presence of the target analyte if the target analyte is present in the medium. The apparatus uses a disposable capsule where the medium in question is placed and the disposable capsule is placed inside a reader and analyzed for presence of the harmful substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: 6SensorLabs, Inc.Inventors: Scott Sundvor, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Taleghani, Jacob Mooney