Patents by Inventor John Slater

John Slater 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: 12296793
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure there is provided a wiper assembly for removing contaminants from a surface of a housing provided around a sensor, comprising: a drive system; a moveable part connected to the drive system to be driven by the drive system; and at least one wiper connected to the moveable part, wherein the drive system is configured to drive the moveable part, thereby to cause movement of the at least one wiper at least partially around the housing thereby to wipe the surface of the housing to remove contaminants therefrom. Further, according to the present disclosure there is provided: a sensor assembly comprising a sensor and a wiper assembly; a vehicle; and a method of operating a wiper assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: OXA AUTONOMY LTD
    Inventors: Paul St John Cox, John Slater
  • Publication number: 20240326756
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure there is provided a wiper assembly for removing contaminants from a surface of a housing provided around a sensor, comprising: a drive system; a moveable part connected to the drive system to be driven by the drive system; and at least one wiper connected to the moveable part, wherein the drive system is configured to drive the moveable part, thereby to cause movement of the at least one wiper at least partially around the housing thereby to wipe the surface of the housing to remove contaminants therefrom. Further, according to the present disclosure there is provided: a sensor assembly comprising a sensor and a wiper assembly; a vehicle; and a method of operating a wiper assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Paul ST JOHN COX, John SLATER
  • Patent number: 11706234
    Abstract: Techniques for user behavior anomaly detection. At least one low-variance characteristic is compared to an expected result for the corresponding low-variance characteristics to determine if the low-variance characteristic(s) is/are within a pre-selected range of the expected results. A security response action is taken in response to the low-variance characteristic not being within the first pre-selected range of the expected results. At least one high-variance characteristic is compared to an expected result for the corresponding high-variance characteristics to determine if the high-variance characteristic(s) is/are within a pre-selected range of the expected results. A security response action is taken in response to the high-variance characteristic not being within the first pre-selected range of the expected results. Access is provided if the low-variance and the high-variance characteristics are within the respective expected ranges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Salesforce, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Saunders, Ping Yan, John Slater, Wei Deng
  • Publication number: 20210336980
    Abstract: Techniques for user behavior anomaly detection. At least one low-variance characteristic is compared to an expected result for the corresponding low-variance characteristics to determine if the low-variance characteristic(s) is/are within a pre-selected range of the expected results. A security response action is taken in response to the low-variance characteristic not being within the first pre-selected range of the expected results. At least one high-variance characteristic is compared to an expected result for the corresponding high-variance characteristics to determine if the high-variance characteristic(s) is/are within a pre-selected range of the expected results. A security response action is taken in response to the high-variance characteristic not being within the first pre-selected range of the expected results. Access is provided if the low-variance and the high-variance characteristics are within the respective expected ranges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Saunders, Ping Yan, John Slater, Wei Deng
  • Patent number: 11067204
    Abstract: Polymer compositions comprising at least two polyethylene polymers, for example, recycled polymer compositions, methods for the production thereof, the use of functional fillers in said compositions, and articles formed from the polymer compositions. Pipe having at least one wall, the pipe having a nominal inside diameter of at least about 400 mm and a SN of at least about 4, and wherein the at least one wall comprises at least about 25% by weight of recycled polymer, based on the total weight of the at least one wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: ImerTech SAS
    Inventors: Jean-Benoit Papillon, John Slater, Fatima Rebih
  • Patent number: 11005864
    Abstract: Techniques for user behavior anomaly detection. At least one low-variance characteristic is compared to an expected result for the corresponding low-variance characteristics to determine if the low-variance characteristic(s) is/are within a pre-selected range of the expected results. A security response action is taken in response to the low-variance characteristic not being within the first pre-selected range of the expected results. At least one high-variance characteristic is compared to an expected result for the corresponding high-variance characteristics to determine if the high-variance characteristic(s) is/are within a pre-selected range of the expected results. A security response action is taken in response to the high-variance characteristic not being within the first pre-selected range of the expected results. Access is provided if the low-variance and the high-variance characteristics are within the respective expected ranges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: salesforce.com, inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Saunders, Ping Yan, John Slater, Wei Deng
  • Patent number: 10913854
    Abstract: A composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer, cellulosic material and a functional filler, a composite formed therefrom, a masterbatch from which the composition may be formed, a method of making the composition and composite, and uses of the functional filler in a composition comprising thermoplastic polymer and cellulosic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: ImerTech SAS
    Inventors: John Slater, George Herring
  • Patent number: 10336891
    Abstract: Polymer compositions, for example, recycled polymer compositions, processes for the production thereof, functional fillers for use in the polymer compositions, and articles formed from the polymer compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: ImerTech SAS
    Inventor: John Slater
  • Publication number: 20180337937
    Abstract: Techniques for user behavior anomaly detection. At least one low-variance characteristic is compared to an expected result for the corresponding low-variance characteristics to determine if the low-variance characteristic(s) is/are within a pre-selected range of the expected results. A security response action is taken in response to the low-variance characteristic not being within the first pre-selected range of the expected results. At least one high-variance characteristic is compared to an expected result for the corresponding high-variance characteristics to determine if the high-variance characteristic(s) is/are within a pre-selected range of the expected results. A security response action is taken in response to the high-variance characteristic not being within the first pre-selected range of the expected results. Access is provided if the low-variance and the high-variance characteristics are within the respective expected ranges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew Saunders, Ping Yan, John Slater, Wei Deng
  • Publication number: 20180298169
    Abstract: Polymer compositions, for example, recycled polymer compositions, processes for the production thereof, functional fillers for use in the polymer compositions, and articles formed from the polymer compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventor: John SLATER
  • Patent number: 9969868
    Abstract: Described herein are polymer compositions, for example, recycled polymer compositions, processes for the production thereof, functional fillers for use in the polymer compositions, and articles formed from the polymer compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Imerys Minerals Limited
    Inventor: John Slater
  • Publication number: 20170275462
    Abstract: A composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer, cellulosic material and a functional filler, a composite formed therefrom, a masterbatch from which the composition may be formed, a method of making the composition and composite, and uses of the functional filler in a composition comprising thermoplastic polymer and cellulosic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: John SLATER, George HERRING
  • Publication number: 20170261131
    Abstract: Polymer compositions comprising at least two polyethylene polymers, for example, recycled polymer compositions, methods for the production thereof, the use of functional fillers in said compositions, and articles formed from the polymer compositions. Pipe having at least one wall, the pipe having a nominal inside diameter of at least about 400 mm and a SN of at least about 4, and wherein the at least one wall comprises at least about 25% by weight of recycled polymer, based on the total weight of the at least one wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Jean-Benoit PAPILLON, John SLATER, Fatima REBIH
  • Publication number: 20140154445
    Abstract: Described herein are polymer compositions, for example, recycled polymer compositions, processes for the production thereof, functional fillers for use in the polymer compositions, and articles formed from the polymer compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: IMERYS MINERALS LIMITED
    Inventor: John Slater
  • Patent number: 7304300
    Abstract: A method of covertly tagging an object for later tracking includes providing a material capable of at least one of being applied to the object and being included in the object, which material includes deuterium; and performing at least one of applying the material to the object and including the material in the object in a manner in which in the appearance of the object is not changed, to the naked eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Judy K. Partin, Mark L. Stone, John Slater, James R. Davidson
  • Publication number: 20070158593
    Abstract: A method of covertly tagging an object for later tracking includes providing a material capable of at least one of being applied to the object and being included in the object, which material includes deuterium; and performing at least one of applying the material to the object and including the material in the object in a manner in which in the appearance of the object is not changed, to the naked eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Judy Partin, Mark Stone, John Slater, James Davidson
  • Publication number: 20060258968
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying occipital pressure and stretching the spinal column of an individual having a body and a pair of projections extending from the body such that the projections are positionable against the occiput of the individual. The apparatus further includes a head connector attached to the body and positionable about the head of the individual so as to secure the body to the individual's head with the projections positioned against the occiput of the individual. A support member is attached to the body and is connectable to a support structure to permit the body to be suspended from the support structure and support at least a portion of the weight of the individual to place the spinal column of the individual in tension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventor: John Slater
  • Patent number: 4179135
    Abstract: A suspension system for the front wheel of a motorcycle wherein a fork that carries the front wheel is connected to the frame in a manner that the steering axis of the fork in response to front wheel deflection by bumps is displaced parallel to itself relative to the frame. A specific example of such a suspension mechanism is a double A-arm connection. Handlebars are rotatably mounted to the frame. A connection between the handlebars and the fork is made in a manner so only rotation of the handlebars will cause rotation of the fork about its steering axis, and the connection does not affect suspension movement of the wheel relative to the frame. Examples of the steering connection are a folding bar and a hydraulic system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1979
    Inventor: John Slater