Patents by Inventor John Mercer

John Mercer 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).

  • Publication number: 20240119753
    Abstract: A method includes transmitting a request for a computer-readable routing diagram, such as a wiring diagram, a pneumatic or hydraulic line diagram, or an optical cable diagram. The method also includes receiving, in response to the request, a routing diagram including a connectable component and at least a portion of a routing set. The connectable component is associated with both a connectable component identifier and the routing set. The routing set contains one or more routable components, such as electrical circuits, pneumatic or hydraulic lines, or optical cables. Further, the method includes displaying, on a display, the routing diagram and at least the portion of the routing set highlighted. Displaying at least the portion of the routing set highlighted occurs in response to an occurrence of the connectable component being selected from the routing diagram displayed on the display or in response to the request including the connectable component identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Michel B. Alberry, Lester B. Johnson, Michael S. Knize, John P. McGraw, Robert Pilz, Thomas W. Tipps, Eric J. Wade, Patrick S. Merg, Roy Steven Brozovich, Todd Mercer, Thomas A. Southward
  • Publication number: 20240016827
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods of reducing adduct formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: ModernaTX, Inc.
    Inventors: Meredith Packer, Dipendra Gyawali, Serenus Hua, Gabor Butora, Gregory John Mercer
  • Patent number: 11865523
    Abstract: A cobalt catalyst precursor is described comprising cobalt oxide crystallites disposed within pores of a titania support, wherein the cobalt oxide crystallites have an average size as determined by XRD in the range 6 to 18 nm, and the titania support is a spherical titania support with a particle size in the range 100 to 1000 ?m, wherein the catalyst precursor has a pore volume of 0.2 to 0.6 cm3/g and an average pore diameter in the range 30 to 60 nm, and wherein the catalyst precursor has a ratio of the average cobalt oxide crystallite size to the average pore diameter in the range 0.1:1 to 0.6:1. The catalyst precursor may be reduced to provide catalysts suitable for use in Fisher-Tropsch reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: JohnsonMatthey Public Limited Company
    Inventor: Richard John Mercer
  • Patent number: 11622972
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods of reducing adduct formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: MODERNATX, INC.
    Inventors: Meredith Packer, Dipendra Gyawali, Serenus Hua, Gabor Butora, Gregory John Mercer
  • Publication number: 20230049643
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalyst wherein from 15 to 40 mol. % of the cobalt thereon is in the form of cobalt oxide. The present invention also relates to a start-up process for a reduced-and-passivated cobalt-containing Fischer-Tropsch catalyst, wherein from 15 to 40 mol. % of the cobalt thereon is in the form of cobalt oxide and the reduced-and-passivated catalyst is activated by contacting the catalyst with a syngas stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Alexander James Paterson, Richard John Mercer, John West
  • Patent number: 11524023
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods of reducing adduct formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: MODERNATX, INC.
    Inventors: Meredith Packer, Dipendra Gyawali, Serenus Hua, Gabor Butora, Gregory John Mercer
  • Publication number: 20220339185
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods of reducing adduct formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: ModernaTX, Inc.
    Inventors: Meredith Packer, Dipendra Gyawali, Serenus Hua, Gabor Butora, Gregory John Mercer
  • Publication number: 20220273693
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods of reducing adduct formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Meredith Packer, Dipendra Gyawali, Serenus Hua, Gabor Butora, Gregory John Mercer
  • Publication number: 20220097029
    Abstract: A cobalt catalyst precursor is described comprising cobalt oxide crystallites disposed within pores of a titania support, wherein the cobalt oxide crystallites have an average size as determined by XRD in the range 6 to 18 nm, and the titania support is a spherical titania support with a particle size in the range 100 to 1000 ?m, wherein the catalyst precursor has a pore volume of 0.2 to 0.6 cm3/g and an average pore diameter in the range 30 to 60 nm, and wherein the catalyst precursor has a ratio of the average cobalt oxide crystallite size to the average pore diameter in the range 0.1:1 to 0.6:1. The catalyst precursor may be reduced to provide catalysts suitable for use in Fisher-Tropsch reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventor: Richard John MERCER
  • Patent number: 10537877
    Abstract: A method for preparing a silica-modified catalyst support is described comprising: (i) applying an alkyl silicate solution to a porous support material in an amount to produce a silica content of the silica-modified catalyst support, expressed as Si, in the range 0.25 to 15% by weight, (ii) drying the resulting silicate-modified support and recovering a first alcoholic solution, (iii) optionally treating the dried silicate-modified support with water, drying the resulting water-treated support and recovering a second alcoholic solution, and (iv) calcining the dried material to form the silica-modified catalyst support, wherein the first alcoholic solution contains ?10 vol % water and at least a portion of the first alcoholic solution is mixed with alkyl silicate to form the alkyl silicate solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Johnson Matthey Public Limited Company
    Inventors: Alejandro Martin Antonini, Richard John Mercer, Jose Angel Ruiz Adan
  • Publication number: 20180296031
    Abstract: A smoker or grill ash management system includes a fire pot, generally cylindrical in shape, with a top flame opening, a bottom discharge opening, and combustion air openings adjacent the top flame opening. A mesh floor is located in the fire pot near the bottom of the fire pot below the combustion air openings and proximate the discharge opening. The mesh floor is connected to an ash dump handle that is journaled into the fire pot for rotation. The ash dump handle rotates the mesh floor from a horizontal fuel pellet support position to a vertical dumping position. An ash cup is removably connected to the discharge opening of the fire pot below the mesh floor. The mesh floor allows the ash to drop out of the fire pot into the ash cup away from the air flow created by the combustion of the fuel pellets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Robert V. Terrell, JR., Daniel John Mercer
  • Patent number: 10065178
    Abstract: A method for preparing a silica-modified catalyst support is described including: (i) applying an alkyl silicate to the surface of a porous support material in an amount to produce a silica content of the silica-modified catalyst support, expressed as Si, in the range 0.25 to 15% by weight, (ii) optionally drying the resulting silicate-modified support, (iii) treating the support with water, (iv) drying the resulting water-treated support, and (v) calcining the dried material to form the silica-modified catalyst support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Johnson Matthey PLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Martin Antonini, Richard John Mercer, Adel Fay Neale
  • Publication number: 20180207616
    Abstract: A method for preparing a silica-modified catalyst support is described comprising: (i) applying an alkyl silicate solution to a porous support material in an amount to produce a silica content of the silica-modified catalyst support, expressed as Si, in the range 0.25 to 15% by weight, (ii) drying the resulting silicate-modified support and recovering a first alcoholic solution, (iii) optionally treating the dried silicate-modified support with water, drying the resulting water-treated support and recovering a second alcoholic solution, and (iv) calcining the dried material to form the silica-modified catalyst support, wherein the first alcoholic solution contains ?10 vol % water and at least a portion of the first alcoholic solution is mixed with alkyl silicate to form the alkyl silicate solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Alejandro Martin ANTONINI, Richard John MERCER, Jose Angel RUIZ ADAN
  • Publication number: 20170144679
    Abstract: A locomotive control system and method of use operable to provide operational control of a locomotive ensuing the detection that the locomotive will enter a railroad switch having the point blades incorrectly positioned. The locomotive control system further includes a point alignment detection sensor being operably coupled to a railroad switch and the point blades thereof. A plurality of track transceivers are mounted adjacent to the railroad switch and extend outward from the railroad switch along the railroad track. At least one engine transceiver is provided and is operably coupled to a locomotive. A controller is included and functions to provide logic and control of the locomotive control system. The method provides monitoring of the point blades of a railroad switch and detection of the movement of an approaching locomotive having entered the detection zone and is operable to prevent movement through the railroad switch if damage will occur thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventor: John Mercer
  • Patent number: 9592842
    Abstract: A locomotive control system and method of use operable to provide operational control of a locomotive ensuing the detection that the locomotive will enter a railroad switch having the point blades incorrectly positioned. The locomotive control system further includes a point alignment detection sensor being operably coupled to a railroad switch and the point blades thereof. A plurality of track transceivers are mounted adjacent to the railroad switch and extend outward from the railroad switch along the railroad track. At least one engine transceiver is provided and is operably coupled to a locomotive. A controller is included and functions to provide logic and control of the locomotive control system. The method provides monitoring of the point blades of a railroad switch and detection of the movement of an approaching locomotive having entered the detection zone and is operable to prevent movement through the railroad switch if damage will occur thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventor: John Mercer
  • Publication number: 20160375424
    Abstract: A method for preparing a silica-modified catalyst support is described including: (i) applying an alkyl silicate to the surface of a porous support material in an amount to produce a silica content of the silica-modified catalyst support, expressed as Si, in the range 0.25 to 15% by weight, (ii) optionally drying the resulting silicate-modified support, (iii) treating the support with water, (iv) drying the resulting water-treated support, and (v) calcining the dried material to form the silica-modified catalyst support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: Johnson Matthey PLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Martin Antonini, Richard John Mercer, Adel Fay Neale
  • Patent number: 9463443
    Abstract: A method for preparing a silica-modified catalyst support is described including: (I) applying an alkyl silicate to the surface of a porous support material in an amount to produce a silica content of the silica-modified catalyst support, expressed as Si, in the range 0.25 to 15% by weight, (ii) optionally drying the resulting silicate-modified support, (iii) treating the support with water, (iv) drying the resulting water-treated support, and (v) calcining the dried material to form the silica-modified catalyst support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson Matthey PLC
    Inventors: Alejandro Martin Antonini, Richard John Mercer, Adel Fay Neale
  • Publication number: 20160029735
    Abstract: A hat that is operable to reduce the surface temperature of the head of a wearer wherein the hat is configured to promote an airflow the wearer's head. The hat includes a body that is formed to create a cavity sufficient in size to accommodate a portion of a human head. A brim is integrally formed with the body and extends outward therefrom. A plurality of mounting members are present with a portion thereof being secured to the brim and a second portion extending inward into the cavity. The mounting members are operable to create a void intermediate the head of a user and the hat wherein the void is consistent in width from the lower edge of the body to the top area of the body proximate the crown of a head of a wearer. A mounting band is further included to secure the hat to the head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: John Mercer
  • Publication number: 20150033674
    Abstract: A gas storage container may be filled with gas under pressure by feeding cryogenic fluid comprising liquefied gas into the container through a first conduit arrangement in a nozzle inserted into a passageway through a fluid flow control unit mounted in an opening in said container; closing the container to the passage of gas into or out of said container; and allowing said cryogenic fluid to become gaseous within the closed container. The invention involves venting displaced air and/or gaseous cryogenic fluid from said container during the feeding step through a second conduit arrangement in the nozzle. In embodiments in which displaced air and/or gaseous cryogenic fluid flows through the second conduit arrangement around a length of the first conduit arrangement, heat transfer from the fluid flow control unit to said cryogenic fluid is suppressed thereby reducing the level of evaporation of the cryogenic fluid in the nozzle during fill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Neil Alexander Downie, Christopher John Mercer
  • Patent number: D935840
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Masterbuilt Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Carter, Caitlin McNulty, Daniel John Mercer, Ian Lee, Robert V. Terrell, John D. McLemore