Patents by Inventor John Piper
John Piper 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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Patent number: 10024255Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating a split exhaust engine system that provides blowthrough air and exhaust gas recirculation to an intake passage via a first exhaust manifold and exhaust gas to an exhaust passage via a second exhaust manifold. In one example, a method may include decreasing gas flow from the first exhaust manifold to the intake passage, upstream of a compressor, where a first set of exhaust valves are exclusively coupled to the first exhaust manifold, in response to a condition of the compressor. Further, the method may include increasing gas flow from the first exhaust manifold to an exhaust passage coupled to a second exhaust manifold coupled to a second set of exhaust valves, in response to the decreasing gas flow.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Joseph Norman Ulrey, Daniel Paul Madison, Brad Alan Boyer, Chris John Piper
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Publication number: 20180171906Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating a split exhaust engine system that provides blowthrough air and exhaust gas recirculation to an intake passage via a first exhaust manifold and exhaust gas to an exhaust passage via a second exhaust manifold. In one example, a method may include decreasing gas flow from the first exhaust manifold to the intake passage, upstream of a compressor, where a first set of exhaust valves are exclusively coupled to the first exhaust manifold, in response to a condition of the compressor. Further, the method may include increasing gas flow from the first exhaust manifold to an exhaust passage coupled to a second exhaust manifold coupled to a second set of exhaust valves, in response to the decreasing gas flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Joseph Norman Ulrey, Daniel Paul Madison, Brad Alan Boyer, Chris John Piper
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Patent number: 9241389Abstract: A digital sub-network interface unit includes a primary digital lighting interface port to couple to a primary lighting network. An address of the digital sub-network interface unit on the primary lighting network is manually set at the digital sub-network interface unit. The digital sub-network interface unit also includes a secondary digital lighting interface port to couple to a secondary lighting network. The digital sub-network interface unit further includes a lighting sub-network processor. The lighting sub-network processor is configured to assign addresses to a plurality of secondary lighting fixtures, and to receive commands from a primary digital lighting controller in association with an address of the digital sub-network interface unit. The lighting sub-network processor is also configured to control a plurality of secondary lighting fixtures based on the commands received from the primary digital lighting controller.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Martin John Piper
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Publication number: 20130249442Abstract: A digital sub-network interface unit includes a primary digital lighting interface port to couple to a primary lighting network. An address of the digital sub-network interface unit on the primary lighting network is manually set at the digital sub-network interface unit. The digital sub-network interface unit also includes a secondary digital lighting interface port to couple to a secondary lighting network. The digital sub-network interface unit further includes a lighting sub-network processor. The lighting sub-network processor is configured to assign addresses to a plurality of secondary lighting fixtures, and to receive commands from a primary digital lighting controller in association with an address of the digital sub-network interface unit. The lighting sub-network processor is also configured to control a plurality of secondary lighting fixtures based on the commands received from the primary digital lighting controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventor: Martin John Piper
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Publication number: 20070283235Abstract: A computing system, composed of a series or set of algorithms which are relevant to either the layout or composition of a photomontage, is applied to a plurality of images. This system can be operated either by a human user specifying placement and location of a plurality of digital images, called an image set, onto a specified output size or the system itself acts to generate, through a series of placement and compositional steps, the montage onto the specified output size. The system can be operated in either mode at any point through the operation as specified by the user. In the fully automated system the image analysis algorithms and the resulting information is placed within the appropriate vector in a data array of the system and henceforward available to the system of the invention for evaluation of the montage score once the generation of the montage is complete.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2005Publication date: December 6, 2007Inventors: John Piper, Peter Fry, Richard Long, Colin Hardingham, Martyn Lambert, Karen Lawson
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Publication number: 20070068286Abstract: A device (10) for supporting an ultrasonic transducer used for ultrasonic defect testing of pipe comprises: a transducer locating portion (12) adapted for positioning adjacent to a pipe to locate the transducer in proximity of the pipe; and a guide surface (14) associated with the transducer locating portion such that, when the device is moved relative to the pipe, the guide surface can engage and traverse hindrances in the pipe to such relative device movement. Apparatus (50) for rotationally positioning one or more of the ultrasonic transducer supporting devices (10) in proximity of the pipe to enable ultrasonic defect testing thereof, comprises means (52) for rotating the or each device around at least part of the pipe's circumference whilst maintaining the or each device in proximity of the pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2004Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventor: John Piper
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Publication number: 20040256872Abstract: A mobile vending unit having a load space for storing and/or displaying products. The load space is accessible via two opening doors, the doors being respectively located on a side wall and a rear wall of the load space.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: Benjy's Group LimitedInventors: John Piper, Stephen Everitt, Ian Faulkner, Emma Rickwood, Ian Rickwood
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Patent number: 5763814Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical initiator which can be used with an automobile air bag or seat belt pretensioner. The initiator comprises a header, a cup, conducting pins, epoxy pin seals, a bridgewire, a primer, and an output charge. The header and the cup are composed of an insulating dielectric material capable of being ultrasonically welded together. The header secures the pins. Each pin is electrically conductive and each is formed with a buttress knurl to form a seal when each pin is inserted into the header. Additionally, the pins are further sealed to the header by an epoxy sealant. The bridgewire connects the pins together on one side of the header. An electrical signal through the bridgewire generates heat igniting the primer. Primer reacts with the output charge that in turn ignites a solid gas generant that produces gas that fills air bags or activates the gas generator that drives seat belt pretensioners. The primer contacts the bridgewire. The output charge contacts the primer.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1996Date of Patent: June 9, 1998Assignee: Quanti Industries, Inc.Inventors: Mark Lucas Avory, William David Fahey, Stewart Shannon Fields, Charles Joyce Moore, Jr., Charles John Piper, III, David Whang
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Patent number: 5728964Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical initiator which can be used with an automobile air bag or seat belt pretensioner. The initiator comprises a header, a cup, conducting pins, epoxy pin seals, a bridgewire, a primer, and an output charge. The header and the cup are composed of an insulating dielectric material capable of being ultrasonically welded together. The header secures the pins. Each pin is electrically conductive and each is formed with a buttress knurl to form a seal when each pin is inserted into the header. Additionally, the pins are further sealed to the header by an epoxy sealant. The bridgewire connects the pins together on one side of the header. An electrical signal through the bridgewire generates heat igniting the primer. Primer reacts with the output charge that in turn ignites a solid gas generant that produces gas that fills air bags or activates the gas generator that drives seat belt pretensioners. The primer contacts the bridgewire. The output charge contacts the primer.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: March 17, 1998Assignee: Quantic Industries, Inc.Inventors: Mark Lucas Avory, William David Fahey, Stewart Shannon Fields, Charles Joyce Moore, Jr., Charles John Piper, III, David Whang
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Patent number: 5647924Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical initiator which can be used with an automobile air bag or seat belt pretensioner. The initiator comprises a header, a cup, conducting pins, epoxy pin seals, a bridgewire, a primer, and an output charge. The header and the cup are composed of an insulating dielectric material capable of being ultrasonically welded together. The header secures the pins. Each pin is electrically conductive and each is formed with a buttress knurl to form a seal when each pin is inserted into the header. Additionally, the pins are further sealed to the header by an epoxy sealant. The bridgewire connects the pins together on one side of the header. An electrical signal through the bridgewire generates heat igniting the primer. Primer reacts with the output charge that in turn ignites a solid gas generant that produces gas that fills air bags or activates the gas generator that drives seat belt pretensioners. The primer contacts the bridgewire. The output charge contacts the primer.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1996Date of Patent: July 15, 1997Assignee: Quantic Industries, Inc.Inventors: Mark Lucas Avory, William David Fahey, Stewart Shannon Fields, Charles Joyce Moore, Jr., Charles John Piper, III, David Whang
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Patent number: 5648634Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical initiator which can be used with an automobile air bag or seat belt pretensioner. The initiator comprises a header, a cup, conducting pins, epoxy pin seals, a bridgewire, a primer, and an output charge. In some embodiments, the initiator also includes a director can. The header and the cup are composed of an insulating dielectric material capable of being ultrasonically welded together. The header secures the pins. Each pin is electrically conductive and each is formed with a buttress knurl to form a seal when each pin is inserted into the header. Additionally, the pins are further sealed to the header by an epoxy sealant and the interference fit of the pin to the header. The bridgewire connects the pins together on one side of the header. An electrical signal through the bridgewire generates heat igniting the primer.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1994Date of Patent: July 15, 1997Assignee: Quantic Industries, Inc.Inventors: Mark Lucas Avory, William David Fahey, Stewart Shannon Fields, Charles Joyce Moore, Jr., Charles John Piper, III, David Whang, Terry Joseph Pink, Albert Jiggs Baggett, Jr., Martin Gerald Richman, Lawrence Theodore Weinman
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Patent number: 5622746Abstract: The present invention provides a manganese nitrate coating having high conductivity and solid tantalum anode capacitors having low ESR by using an oven atmosphere which effectively treats all of the anodes in the oven. The manganese nitrate coating of the present invention is produced under highly oxidizing conditions by providing one or more oxidizing agents more active than nitrogen dioxide in the atmosphere of the oven during pyrolysis of manganese nitrate. The oxidizing agents include nitric acid, hydrogen peroxide, ozone, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1995Date of Patent: April 22, 1997Assignee: Kemet Electronics CorporationInventors: Randolph S. Hahn, Brian J. Melody, John D. Henley, Jr., John Piper, Shelby J. Poore, Tsung-Yuan Su, John T. Kinard
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Patent number: 4224656Abstract: Fusing assembly for electrolytic capacitors including a fuse element thermally isolated from the capacitor.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1978Date of Patent: September 23, 1980Assignee: Union Carbide CorporationInventors: Henrique V. DeMatos, John Piper
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Patent number: 4097916Abstract: A polar, solid electrolytic capacitor device having a pair of relatively closely spaced adjacent terminal leads of one polarity and another pair of terminal leads of the other polarity located one on each side of the first lead pair, all of the terminal leads lying in a common plane and being substantially parallel to each other.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1976Date of Patent: June 27, 1978Assignee: Union Carbide CorporationInventor: John Piper
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Patent number: D337364Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1990Date of Patent: July 13, 1993Inventors: John Piper, Stephen Mulvaney