Patents by Inventor John D. Howell

John D. Howell 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).

  • Patent number: 11933553
    Abstract: An aluminum alloy fin stock material comprising about 0.9-1.2 wt. % Si, 0.3-0.5 wt. % Fe, 0.20-0.40 wt. % Cu, 1.0-1.5 wt. % Mn, 0-0.1% Mg and 0.0-3.0% Zn, with remainder Al and impurities at ?0.15 wt. %. The aluminum alloy fin stock material is produced in a form of a sheet by a process comprising the steps of direct chill casting an ingot, hot rolling the ingot after the direct chill casting, cold rolling the aluminum alloy to an intermediate thickness, inter-annealing the aluminum alloy cold rolled to an intermediate thickness at a temperature between 200 and 400° C., and cold rolling the material after inter-annealing to achieve % cold work (% CW) of 20 to 40%. The aluminum alloy fin stock material possesses an improved combination of one or more of pre- and/or post-brazes strength, conductivity, sag resistance and corrosion potential. It is useful for fabrication of heat exchanger fins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignees: NOVELIS INC., DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Gatenby, Hany Ahmed, Andrew D. Howells, Jyothi Kadali, Derek Aluia, John Michael Baciak, III
  • Patent number: 9675146
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a free-standing support system and, more particularly, to a portable and adjustable free-standing support system for supporting an umbrella or the like. The stand includes at least one pole, a holding clamp connected to the at least one pole, and a base connected to the at least one pole. The base includes a hub, a plurality of legs pivotally connected to the hub, adjustment handle mechanisms connected to each of the respective legs structured to selectively lock each of the plurality of legs at a fixed position with respect to the hub, and a plurality of adjustable feet. Each the adjustable feet are connected to a respective one of the plurality of legs and include a first end including a head and a second end including a spike, wherein each of the adjustable feet rotate between a first position which has the spike in a stowed position within each of the plurality of legs and a second position, wherein the spike extending from each of the plurality of legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: John D. Howell
  • Publication number: 20160161229
    Abstract: A simulated blasting cap includes a tube and an explosive simulant disposed within the tube. The explosive simulant includes one or more inert components and has a density substantially similar to an explosive material. The simulated blasting cap further includes a bridge wire disposed within the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, Timothy B. Burton, John D. Howell, Mathew F. Rutter, Timothy James Winnett
  • Publication number: 20160161228
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of simulated explosive materials and Threat Screening Kits and simulated IED Circuit Kits including simulated explosive materials. The simulated explosive materials are configured to produce an output signal consistent with the presence of an actual explosive material when scanned in an X-ray scanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, Timothy B. Burton, John D. Howell, Mathew F. Rutter, Timothy James Winnett
  • Patent number: 9291436
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of simulated explosive materials and Threat Screening Kits and simulated IED Circuit Kits including simulated explosive materials. The simulated explosive materials are configured to produce an output signal consistent with the presence of an actual explosive material when scanned in an X-ray scanner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: DSA DETECTION LLC
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, Timothy B. Burton, John D. Howell, Mathew F. Rutter, Timothy James Winnett
  • Publication number: 20150268016
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of simulated explosive materials and Threat Screening Kits and simulated IED Circuit Kits including simulated explosive materials. The simulated explosive materials are configured to produce an output signal consistent with the presence of an actual explosive material when scanned in an X-ray scanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, Timothy B. Burton, John D. Howell, Mathew F. Rutter, Timothy James Winnett
  • Patent number: 3996712
    Abstract: A double-walled metal building is provided wherein the exterior walls snap into place. The exterior walls are formed of panels which have inturned lips at each side which fit into mating slots and the bottom is provided with clips to hold the bottom of the panel in place. The panel is secured by a top cap which covers the tops of both the interior and the exterior walls, locking the structure together. The only fastening elements which must be installed by workmen are self-tapping screws holding the top cap in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1976
    Assignee: Aluminum Plumbing Fixture Corporation
    Inventor: John D. Howell