Patents by Inventor John West

John West 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).

  • Lift Truck With Mast
    Publication number: 20110048860
    Abstract: A lift truck includes an operator compartment having a center operating position providing an operator with a first field of view and an off center operator position providing the operator with a second field of view. A pair of forks extend away from the operator compartment. Each of the forks include a distal end. A pair of base legs extend away from the operator compartment and space laterally outwardly from the pair of forks away from a central axis of the truck. Each of the base legs include a distal end. A pair of mast columns is interposed between the operator compartment and the forks. A portion of the first field of view is blocked by the mast columns and a portion of the second field of view is blocked by the mast columns. The distal ends of the forks and the distal ends of the base legs are visible in the first field of view and the second field of view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Lewis, John A. West
  • EXTENDED RANGE VOICE OVER IP WIMAX DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100278100
    Abstract: A method implemented in a mobile station (“MS”). When the MS transmits, it generates radio frequency (“RF”) energy. To limit exposure to RF energy, regulatory agencies determined a maximum transmit power for mobile stations. The amount of RF energy considered safe is that generated when the MS is transmitting continuously at the maximum transmit power for a predetermined period. The method first determines whether the maximum transmit power is too low to effect communication between the MS and a base station. If it is, the transmit power is increased and if possible, the data transmit rate of outbound data is reduced to at or below a data rate threshold that reduces the RF energy generated by the mobile station to an amount considered safe. Then, any data having a data transmit rate less than or equal to the data rate threshold is transmitted at the increased transmit power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: Clear Wireless LLC
    Inventors: Barry John West, Herkole Sava, Ali Reza Tabassi
  • EDGE SEAL FOR FIBRE-REINFORCED COMPOSITE STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20100264274
    Abstract: A fibre-reinforced composite structure includes a cut edge; an elastomeric cap covering the cut edge; and an adhesive sealant bonding the elastomeric cap to the cut edge. The fibre-reinforced composite structure is joined to a component and the elastomeric cap includes a generally Z or L-shaped cap with a web bonded to the cut edge of the fibre-reinforced structure and a flange bonded to the component and extending away from the fibre-reinforced structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Jeremy Peter BRADLEY, David Alistair SUTTON, Colin John WEST, Andrew WITHERS
  • TRACK CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20100258674
    Abstract: An aircraft wing assembly comprising: a spar; a fuel tank; a track container which is attached to the spar and extends into the fuel tank; a track which extends through the spar and into the track container; and a high-lift device, such as a slat or flap, carried by the track. The track container comprises a stiffening element encased in an elastomeric sheath. The track container is manufactured by placing a stiffening element and elastomeric material together in a mould; and compressing and heating them to cure and shape the elastomeric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: David Alistair SUTTON, Colin John WEST
  • CABLE RACEWAY
    Publication number: 20100258686
    Abstract: A cable raceway comprising: a base; a pair of side walls extending from the base to define the edges of a cable channel; three or more legs extending from the base; and a flange at a distal end of each leg for attaching the leg to a support structure. The base, side walls, legs and flanges are formed from an elastomeric material. The base contains reinforcement which extends along the length of the raceway and is embedded within the elastomeric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: David Alistair Sutton, Colin John West
  • METHOD OF SEALING A JOINT
    Publication number: 20100253014
    Abstract: A method of sealing a joint between components especially in an aircraft comprises the steps of identifying the sealing gap to be sealed; selecting a suitable sealing material having a fractional maximum sealing thickness and a fractional fully-compressed thickness and selecting a suitable thickness of that sealing material, based on a consideration of the fractional maximum sealing thickness and the fractional fully-compressed thickness of the sealing material and on the sealing gap; locating, between the mating surfaces of the components to be sealed, the suitable thickness of the suitable sealing material; and fastening the components together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventor: Colin John West
  • AIRCRAFT COMPONENT WITH AERODYNAMIC SURFACE COATING
    Publication number: 20100242996
    Abstract: An aircraft component with an aerodynamic surface coating comprising a resilient foam with an array of open cells infused with a cleaning material such as a gel, paste or liquid. This prevents contaminants such as insects from adhering to the aircraft component. The resilient foam stores at least part of the impact energy of the contaminant, the cleaning material is released from the deformed foam so that the cleaning material at least partially coats the contaminant, and the foam springs back to eject the coated contaminant from the aircraft component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Colin John West, David Alistair Sutton, Jeremy Peter Bradley
  • LINE ROUTING CLIP
    Publication number: 20100243826
    Abstract: A routing clip for securing a line to a structure comprising: a base for attaching the clip to a structure; and a clamp comprising: a first flexible strap which extends from the base and has one or more projections extending from its side; and a second flexible strap which extends from the base and has a passageway for receiving the first flexible strap and a locking surface which is arranged to engage one of the projections on the first flexible strap to prevent the first flexible strap from being withdrawn from the passageway. At least part of the clip is made from an elastomeric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Colin John West, David Alistair Sutton
  • AIRCRAFT JOINT AND BONDING LEAD
    Publication number: 20100226063
    Abstract: A joint on an aircraft, the joint comprising: a first component; a second component joined to the first component; and a bonding lead which forms an electrical connection between the components with a resistance between 100 k? and 10 M?. Surprisingly, it has been found that a bonding lead with a relatively high resistance can be used without seriously compromising the static discharge performance of the bonding lead, and that the resulting comparatively low flow of current reduces the risk of sparking in the event of an lightning strike. Bonding leads may be provided as a kit of parts in which at least two of the bonding leads have different lengths and the longer lead is formed from a material having a higher bulk conductivity than the shorter lead. Thus the bonding leads can be made with approximately similar resistances regardless of their lengths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Colin John WEST, David Alistair SUTTON, Robert Bernard MALIA, Richard Edward MILLS, Alan Donald POUT
  • BONDING LEAD
    Publication number: 20100226061
    Abstract: A joint on an aircraft, a bonding lead for use in such a joint, and a method of manufacturing such a joint. The bonding lead comprises an elongate conductive core with a pair of end faces at the extremities of its length. The conductive core is encapsulated along at least a majority of its length and at both end faces in a barrier layer typically formed from an elastomer. The lead is encapsulated along its length in the barrier layer apart from at a first contact region towards a first end of the bonding lead and a second contact region towards a second end of the bonding lead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: David Alistair SUTTON, Colin John WEST
  • AIRCRAFT JOINT AND BONDING LEAD
    Publication number: 20100226062
    Abstract: A joint on an aircraft, the joint comprising: a first component; a second component; and a bonding lead which provides an electrical pathway between the first and second components. The bonding lead comprises a conductive core and a sheath which covers a substantial length of the core and has a lower electrical conductivity than the core. The path of least electrical resistance between the first component and the core of the bonding lead comprises the sheath, typically with an electrical resistance between 50 k? and 50 M?. By making the electrical resistance of the core much smaller than that of the sheath, the total resistance of the bonding lead remains substantially the same regardless of its length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Colin John West, David Alistair Sutton
  • FASTENER JOINT WITH SEALING GASKET
    Publication number: 20100221064
    Abstract: A joint comprising: a first component having a face and a bore defined by a bore wall; a second component; a fastener joining the first component to the second component, the fastener comprising a head and a shaft protruding from the head; and a polysulphide gasket comprising a ring which is compressed between the head of the fastener and the face of the first component; and a collar between the shaft of the fastener and the bore wall. The gasket comprises a ring of sealing material surrounding a hole for receiving a fastener, the sealing material comprising an at least partially cured polysulphide sealant. The gasket has a region of increased thickness positioned towards the inner periphery of the ring which flows to form the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Colin John West, David Alistair Sutton
  • TANKS FOR CONTANING A FLUID WITHIN A CHAMBER
    Publication number: 20100200700
    Abstract: A tank for containing a fluid, such as fuel, oil or gas within a chamber. The walls of the chamber are partially defined by a rigid structure having an opening; and partially defined by an elastomeric diaphragm which is attached around its periphery to the rigid structure and covers the opening in the rigid structure. An attachment frame engages the diaphragm and the rigid structure, and extends around the periphery of the diaphragm. The attachment frame has a first portion which engages the diaphragm, and a second portion which is positioned outside an outer edge of the diaphragm and attached to the rigid structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Colin John WEST, James ALVES, Robert PIPER
  • System and method for providing in-building wireless network coverage
    Patent number: 7764978
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing in-building wireless network coverage are disclosed. An exemplary method for providing in-building wireless network coverage includes coupling a wireless repeater to an exterior power outlet of the building, and coupling a wireless in-building base station to an interior power outlet of the building. The exterior and interior power outlets are coupled to each other via the building's electrical power wiring. The wireless repeater forwards information received from a wireless macro network base station to the wireless in-building base station, and forwards information received from the wireless in-building base station to the wireless macro network base station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Nextel Communications Inc.
    Inventor: Barry John West
  • High cobalt content, high cobalt surface area catalysts, preparation and use thereof
    Patent number: 7732500
    Abstract: A particulate catalyst comprises an intimate mixture of cobalt and aluminum compounds at an atomic ratio in the range 10:1 to 2:1 (Co:Al), which when reduced at 425° C., has a cobalt surface area as measured by hydrogen chemisorption at 150° C. of at least 30 m2/g of catalyst. The catalyst is prepared by sequential precipitation of cobalt with aluminum ions in the presence of an alkaline precipitation agent. The catalyst may be used for the hydrogenation of unsaturated compounds or the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis of hydrocarbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Johnson Matthey PLC
    Inventors: Cornelis Martinus Lok, John West
  • Multi-Purpose Illumination System And Method For Tissue Examination
    Publication number: 20100121198
    Abstract: The present invention is a multi-purpose light source of a unique design and specialized attachments. The invention encompasses a system for the illumination and visual detection of normal and abnormal biologic tissue comprising a light source, a light transmitting device and a light viewing device wherein said device allows for the simultaneous illumination and viewing of target tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Den-Mat Holdings LLC
    Inventors: John West, Robert Ibsen
  • Method of sealing a joint
    Patent number: 7708281
    Abstract: A method of sealing a joint between components especially in an aircraft comprises the steps of identifying the sealing gap to be sealed; selecting a suitable sealing material having a fractional maximum sealing thickness and a fractional fully-compressed thickness and selecting a suitable thickness of that sealing material, based on a consideration of the fractional maximum sealing thickness and the fractional fully-compressed thickness of the sealing material and on the sealing gap; locating, between the mating surfaces of the components to be sealed, the suitable thickness of the suitable sealing material; and fastening the components together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Airbus UK Limited
    Inventor: Colin John West
  • BIODIESEL PRODUCTION UNIT
    Publication number: 20100095581
    Abstract: A biodiesel reactor system includes a reactor recirculation line running from the reactor bottom to a headspace in the top of the reactor. A reactor recirculation pump is in the reactor recirculation line, and a reactor nozzle is positioned in at a reactor recirculation line discharge in the headspace. The reactor nozzle provides back pressure on the reactor recirculation pump to cause a controlled cavitation. The controlled cavitation provides mixing for the various reactants to produce biodiesel fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: Biodiesel Logic, Inc.
    Inventor: John West
  • Systems and methods for location-based forwarding of communication services
    Patent number: 7693512
    Abstract: Disclosed is a personal identity beacon, which can be attached to a keychain, integrated into jewelry, and the like. The personal identity beacon can include a GPS receiver and a transmitter for communicating with a wireless macro network. The subscriber is also provided with universal service identifiers (e.g., telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and the like). The beacon periodically determines its current location and forwards its determined location to the wireless macro network. A subscriber registers geographic locations for forwarding communication services, such as home, the office, and the like, and corresponding communication service identifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Nextel Communications Inc.
    Inventor: Barry John West
  • AERODYNAMIC SEALING MEMBER FOR AIRCRAFT
    Publication number: 20090184208
    Abstract: A sealing member for forming a seal in an aircraft, the sealing member comprising: a sealing material; and a stiffening element which provides structural support to the sealing material and comprises a material with a glass transition temperature below +50° C. The stiffening element is relatively flexible when the aircraft is at low altitude (high temperature) but becomes relatively stiff (increasing resistance to seal flutter) when the aircraft is at cruise altitude (low temperature).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: AIRBUS UK LIMITED
    Inventor: Colin John WEST