Patents by Inventor John A. Young

John A. Young 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).

  • Absorbents
    Patent number: 8197695
    Abstract: An absorbent composition suitable for removing mercury, arsenic or antimony from fluid streams includes 5-50% by weight of a particulate sulphided copper compound, 30-90% by weight of a particulate support material, and the remainder one or more binders, wherein the metal sulphide content of the absorbent, other than copper sulphide, is below 5% by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson Matthey PLC
    Inventors: Matthew John Cousins, Robert Logan, Christopher John Young
  • Electrode patch and method for neurostimulation
    Patent number: 8175718
    Abstract: A system for stimulating a nerve or nerves in a patient includes an electrode patch having an array of equally spaced concentric electrodes each having a central cathode and a concentrically surrounding anode. The electrode array patch is used to determine the location of the nerve or nerves to be stimulated by electrical pulses. Once the location of the nerve is determined, a concentric electrode patch having a central cathode and a concentrically surrounding anode is positioned at the optimal location on the patient's skin to effect neurostimulation. The concentric electrode patch may be removably affixed to the patient's skin by adhesive or magnets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Wahlgren, Anthony DiUbaldi, John Young, Michael Freeman
  • Firing pin assembly
    Patent number: 8166862
    Abstract: A firing pin assembly with a firing pin having a shaft with a distal bearing thereon. The firing pin has a standby position, a load position, and a fire position. A cam engages the bearing and is configured to drive the shaft between the standby position and the load position. A spring about the shaft is compressed when the shaft is driven into the load position. A driver turns the cam when energized to drive the shaft from the standby position to the load position and then to turn the cam further whereupon the compressed spring urges the firing pin to fire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Foster-Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary R. Morin, L. Glenn Graves, Hans A. Hug, John Young, Daniel R. Deguire
  • NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH DISTANCE LIMITATION MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120089328
    Abstract: A method of operation of a navigation system includes: executing a distance bounded function for displaying on a device; setting a reference location; receiving a user location for monitoring a location of the device; measuring a distance travelled with the user location from the reference location only when the distance bounded function is executing; and deactivating the distance bounded function when the distance travelled equals or exceeds a distance limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: TELENAV, INC.
    Inventors: Manohar Ellanti, Hengbin Luo, John Young, Jose Bedolla
  • Weather prediction system
    Patent number: 8100004
    Abstract: The invention consists of a barometric pressure sensor, coupled to a processor for recording changes in the pressure over time, this is coupled to a GPS device providing an accurate measurement of the altitude which allows for the barometric pressure measurements to be normalized, typically to mean sea level. Once the measurements have been normalized the effects of the vertical motion of the sensor are effectively removed and the resulting trend shows the absolute atmospheric pressure which can then be used for weather prediction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Philip John Young, Angelo Genghi
  • MELT SPINNING BLENDS OF UHMWPE AND HDPE AND FIBERS MADE THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20120004358
    Abstract: Compositions that are intimate blends of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene and high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and which are melt spinnable. The compositions include certain quasi-spherical particles. Also disclosed is a method of melt spinning from such compositions and the multi-filament fibers produced thereby. The fibers of the invention are useful in a variety of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam, Norman Aminuddin, John A. Young
  • Melt spinning blends of UHMWPE and HDPE and fibers made therefrom
    Patent number: 8057897
    Abstract: Compositions that are intimate blends of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene and high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and which are melt spinnable. The compositions include certain quasi-spherical particles. Also disclosed is a method of melt spinning from such compositions and the multi-filament fibers produced thereby. The fibers of the invention are useful in a variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam, Norman Aminuddin, John A. Young
  • ULTRA-HIGH STRENGTH UHMW PE FIBERS AND PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20110266710
    Abstract: Multi-filament UHMW PE yarns can be produced according to processes that result in improved properties. The UHMW PE can have an intrinsic viscosity in decalin at 135° C. of at least about 30 dl/g, and can be processed under optimal conditions to achieve a gel spun yarn having a tenacity of greater than about 45 g/d (40.5 g/dtex).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: THOMAS Y. TAM, John A. Young, Norman Aminuddin, John E. Hermes
  • PROCESS AND PRODUCT OF HIGH STRENGTH UHMW PE FIBERS
    Publication number: 20110268967
    Abstract: An improved process for solution spinning of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW PE) filaments, wherein the 10 wt % solution of the UHMW PE in mineral oil at 250° C. has a Cogswell extensional viscosity and a shear viscosity within select ranges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Y. Tam, John A. Young, Qiang Zhou, Conor J. Twomey, Charles R. Arnett
  • ULTRA-HIGH STRENGTH UHMW PE FIBERS AND PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20110269359
    Abstract: Multi-filament UHMW PE fibers can be produced according to processes that result in improved properties. The UHMW PE can have an intrinsic viscosity in decalin at 135° C. of at least about 30 dl/g, and can be processed under optimal conditions to achieve a gel spun fiber having a tenacity of greater than about 45 g/denier (40.5 g/dtex).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Y. Tam, John A. Young, Norman Aminuddin, John E. Hermes
  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF URINARY INCONTINENCE
    Publication number: 20110230703
    Abstract: A surgical assembly including an introducer having a handle portion and a needle portion, and at least a first retaining device extending outwardly therefrom. The assembly also includes first and second sheath elements each having a proximal end, a closed tissue penetrating distal end, a channel extending therein and a side aperture extending into the channel, and an implant having first and second ends coupled to the proximal ends of the sheath elements respectively. Channels of the first and second sheath elements are dimensioned to slidably receive therein through the side aperture the needle portion of the introducer, and for each of the first and second sheath elements when the needle portion of the introducer is so received therein, the peripheral edge of the side aperture is capable of being removably coupled to the retaining device to thereby fixedly secure the sheath element to the introducer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: John Young, Frank A. Nastasi, Jessica Liberatore
  • Antitoxin and vaccine platform based on nodavirus VLPs
    Patent number: 7998487
    Abstract: Antitoxin and vaccine compositions based on nodavirus VLPs are provided. Anthrax antitoxin and vaccine compositions are provided. Methods of treating toxins with VLP-based antitoxins are provided. Methods of raising an immune response with immunogen decorated VLPs are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignees: The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, The Scripps Research Institute
    Inventors: John Young, Anette Schneemann, Marianne Manchester, Kelly Dryden, John M. Marlett, Darly Joseph Manayani, Godfrey Jonah Anderson Rainey, Vijay Reddy, Marc E. Siladi, Heather M. Scobie, Diane Thomas, Mark Yeager
  • DEPLOYING LININGS IN BODY CAVITIES
    Publication number: 20110190736
    Abstract: A cavity (3) such as the urethra of a patient is lined by providing a lining device that comprises an eversible chamber (12) and a liner (16) connected thereto. Fluid pressure is applied to the chamber (12) to cause the chamber (12) to evert and advance into the cavity (3) such that the chamber (12) carries the liner (16) into the cavity. A vacuum is then applied to the chamber (12) to cause it to deflate. A part, such as a catheter or cable, can then be inserted into the cavity through the liner (16). If the cavity is the urethra of a patient, the liner shields the catheter from the distal part (1) of the urethra which is colonised with bacteria, and therefore reduces the risk of a urinary tract infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: SCOPEGUARD LIMITED
    Inventors: Antony John Young, Anthony George Poole
  • MELT SPINNING BLENDS OF UHMWPE AND HDPE AND FIBERS MADE THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20110171468
    Abstract: Compositions that are intimate blends of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene and high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and which are melt spinnable. The compositions include certain quasi-spherical particles. Also disclosed is a method of melt spinning from such compositions and the multi-filament fibers produced thereby. The fibers of the invention are useful in a variety of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam, Norman Aminuddin, John A. Young
  • Weapon robot with situational awareness
    Patent number: 7962243
    Abstract: A mobile, remotely controlled robot includes a turret subsystem, a robot controller subsystem configured to control the robot, control the turret, and fire the weapon, a robot navigation subsystem configured to determine the position of the robot, a turret orientation determination subsystem, and a robot communications subsystem for receiving commands and for transmitting robot position data and turret orientation data. An operator control unit includes a user interface for commanding the robot, the turret, and the weapon. An operator control unit communications subsystem transmits commands to the robot and receives robot position data and turret orientation data from the robot. An operator control unit navigation subsystem is configured to determine the position of the operator control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Foster-Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Deguire, Kurt Bruck, John Young, Alex Kirillov, James Chung
  • Melt spinning blends of UHMWPE and HDPE and fibers made therefrom
    Patent number: 7935283
    Abstract: Compositions that are intimate blends of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene and high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and which are melt spinnable. The compositions include certain quasi-spherical particles. Also disclosed is a method of melt spinning from such compositions and the multi-filament fibers produced thereby. The fibers of the invention are useful in a variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Yiu-Tai Tam, Norman Aminuddin, John A. Young
  • High molecular weight poly(alpha-olefin) solutions and articles made therefrom
    Publication number: 20110049753
    Abstract: A robust process for the continuous preparation of solutions of high molecular weight UHMW PO that is capable of producing strong materials at high production capacity, is conservative of capital and energy requirements, and the articles made therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas Y.T. Tam, Qiang Zhou, John A. Young, Charles R. Arnett, John D. Brodie, Conor J. Twomey, Lori L. Wagner, Sheldon Kavesh
  • PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF UHMW MULTI-FILAMENT POLY(ALPHA-OLEFIN) YARNS
    Publication number: 20110045293
    Abstract: A process for preparing ultra-high molecular weight poly(alpha-olefin) (UHMWPO) multi-filament yarns having improved tensile properties at higher productivity. The process includes drawing a solution yarn, then drawing a gel yarn and then drawing a dry yarn continuously in sequence to form a partially oriented yarn, winding up the partially oriented yarn, unrolling the yarn, drawing the partially oriented yarn to form a highly oriented yarn, cooling the highly oriented yarn under tension and winding up the highly oriented yarn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Y-T. Tam, Qiang Zhou, John A. Young, Charles R. Arnett, John E. Hermes
  • ABSORBENTS
    Publication number: 20100320153
    Abstract: An absorbent composition suitable for removing mercury, arsenic or antimony from fluid streams includes 5-50% by weight of a particulate sulphided copper compound, 30-90% by weight of a particulate support material, and the remainder one or more binders, wherein the metal sulphide content of the absorbent, other than copper sulphide, is below 5% by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC
    Inventors: Matthew John Cousins, Robert Logan, Christopher John Young
  • Garment hanger
    Patent number: D649365
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Hanger Tiser, Inc.
    Inventor: John Young