Patents by Inventor John Napier
John Napier 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: 20220251864Abstract: A modular safety shelter provides protection from fragment, overpressure, radiation, and toxic hazards through a combination of physical design of modular segments, of joint seals between modular segments, of door assemblies, and of HVAC control systems. The modular shelter is formed of two or more prefabricated concrete modular segments each including a built-in foundation, roof, and side walls, and a prefabricated concrete vestibule segment providing an airlock-like access to the shelter. The prefabricated modular segments and vestibule segment are transported to a site and assembled to each other on-site to provide a fully enclosed space within the modular shelter. A multi-layer joint seal is formed between adjacent modular segments to prevent ingress of toxic, flammable, or thermal hazards. An integrated HVAC controller monitors toxic or flammable hazards outside and inside of the shelter, and controls HVAC systems to minimize spread of contaminants upon detecting a hazard.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: William A. MATHER, Thomas John MANDER, John Napier DYER, Murtaza Ibrahimbhai GANDHI, Alexander I. FERGUSSON
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Patent number: 11274464Abstract: A modular safety shelter provides protection from fragment, overpressure, radiation, and toxic hazards through a combination of physical design of modular segments, of joint seals between modular segments, of door assemblies, and of HVAC control systems. The modular shelter is formed of two or more prefabricated concrete modular segments each including a built-in foundation, roof, and side walls, and a prefabricated concrete vestibule segment providing an airlock-like access to the shelter. The prefabricated modular segments and vestibule segment are transported to a site and assembled to each other on-site to provide a fully enclosed space within the modular shelter. A multi-layer joint seal is formed between adjacent modular segments to prevent ingress of toxic, flammable, or thermal hazards. An integrated HVAC controller monitors toxic or flammable hazards outside and inside of the shelter, and controls HVAC systems to minimize spread of contaminants upon detecting a hazard.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: BAKER ENGINEERING & RISK CONSULTANTS, INC.Inventors: William A. Mather, Thomas John Mander, John Napier Dyer, Murtaza Ibrahimbhai Gandhi, Alexander I. Fergusson
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Publication number: 20200087943Abstract: A modular safety shelter provides protection from fragment, overpressure, radiation, and toxic hazards through a combination of physical design of modular segments, of joint seals between modular segments, of door assemblies, and of HVAC control systems. The modular shelter is formed of two or more prefabricated concrete modular segments each including a built-in foundation, roof, and side walls, and a prefabricated concrete vestibule segment providing an airlock-like access to the shelter. The prefabricated modular segments and vestibule segment are transported to a site and assembled to each other on-site to provide a fully enclosed space within the modular shelter. A multi-layer joint seal is formed between adjacent modular segments to prevent ingress of toxic, flammable, or thermal hazards. An integrated HVAC controller monitors toxic or flammable hazards outside and inside of the shelter, and controls HVAC systems to minimize spread of contaminants upon detecting a hazard.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: William A. MATHER, Thomas John Mander, John Napier Dyer, Murtaza Ibrahimbhai Gandhi, Alexander I. Fergusson
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Patent number: 8219815Abstract: An information management system is described comprising one or more workstations running applications which allow a user of the workstation to connect to a network, such as the Internet. Each application has an analyzer, which monitors transmission data that the application is about to transmit to the network or has just received from the network, and which determines an appropriate action to take regarding that data. The analyzer may consult policy data containing a supervisor-defined policy to govern the workstations in order to determine what action to take.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2007Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: CA, Inc.Inventors: Peter Bryan Malcolm, John A. Napier, Andrew M. Stickler, Nathan J. Tamblin, Paul James O. Beadle, Jason P. Crocker
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Patent number: 8204802Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for fuel accounting that enables an organization to verify that fueling being paid for has in fact been dispensed into their aircraft. In particular, various embodiments provide systems and methods to verify whether a particular fueling event occurred. In addition, various embodiments provide systems and methods to facilitate the front-end data capture of a fueling event by the organization operating the aircraft via a data pathway not under control of a fueling agent. Furthermore, various embodiments provide for systems and methods to allow an organization operating aircraft to verify fuel uplifted and fuel inventory over a selected period of time.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.Inventors: Sheila Sison, Jason Krekel, Kim Fogle, Scott Fairfield, Subbiah Krishna, Marie Ryan, Ted M. Routt, Mark Slafkes, John Napier, Jeff Matz, Dave Moessner, Matt Miles
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Publication number: 20090164347Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for fuel accounting that enables an organization to verify that fueling being paid for has in fact been dispensed into their aircraft. In particular, various embodiments provide systems and methods to verify whether a particular fueling event occurred. In addition, various embodiments provide systems and methods to facilitate the front-end data capture of a fueling event by the organization operating the aircraft via a data pathway not under control of a fueling agent. Furthermore, various embodiments provide for systems and methods to allow an organization operating aircraft to verify fuel uplifted and fuel inventory over a selected period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: Sheila Sison, Jason Krekel, Kim Fogle, Scott Fairfield, Subbiah Krishna, Marie Ryan, Ted M. Routt, Mark Slafkes, John Napier, Jeff Matz, Dave Moessner, Matt Miles
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Patent number: 6596169Abstract: Disclosed is dense medium cyclone for separating particles of varying sizes from within a fluid stream. The particles to be separated are entrained within the fluid stream. The fluid stream is then introduced into a cyclone that includes a body and a side wall comprising an upper wall portion and adjacent lower wall portion tapering inwardly in a direction away from the upper wall portion. The cyclone further includes a vortex finder projecting substantially axially into the interior space through the upper end of the body and terminating at an internal end positioned below an inlet, the vortex finder defining an overflow outlet which removes the remaining fluid and entrained particles from the cyclone. The vortex finder and the upper wall portion are configured to define a feed zone of decreasing cross sectional area from the inlet to the internal end of the vortex finder.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: University of QueenslandInventors: Rui Xuan Richard Rong, Timothy John Napier-Munn
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Publication number: 20020134811Abstract: A power tool includes multiple attachments to selectively perform rotary motions, reciprocating motions, and multiple impact motions upon a work surface. For example, tool attachments may be selected to configure the power tool as a nailer, stapler, biscuit jointer, drill, hammer drill, detail sander, sheet metal nibbler, router, buffer, jig saw, chipping tool, saws all, as well as other types of power tools. A base unit provides a rotary input that is adapted to each engaged tool attachment. In particular, a power tool control system in the base unit senses an attachment type designation from the tool attachment, as well as user inputs and motor feedback, to change motor control. Examples of these adaptions include changing motor speed, changing trigger operation from on/off to variable speed, responding to or ignoring a forward/reverse control, as well as monitoring motor feedback and sensors in the tool attachment for conditions warranting motor deactivation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2001Publication date: September 26, 2002Applicant: Senco Products, Inc.Inventors: John Napier, Shane Adams