Patents by Inventor Keith Hume

Keith Hume 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).

  • Recomposing survey questions for distribution via multiple distribution channels
    Patent number: 11943318
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to distributing a survey created for a first distribution channel across multiple distribution channels. More specifically, one or more embodiments of the present disclosure relate to providing a user with the ability to create a survey for one distribution channel and automatically provide the survey across multiple distribution channels. Further, one or more embodiments of the present disclosure improves survey administration by collecting responses to the survey from across the various distribution channels, compiling the responses, and providing the overall results of the survey to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Qualtrics, LLC
    Inventors: Wesley Jarrett Burningham, Logan John Mosley, Gregory Keith Burnham, Devon S Humes, Nathan John Condie
  • Closed cell for use in spectrophotometers
    Patent number: 8004672
    Abstract: A closed cell for use in spectrophotometers is adapted to receive a liquid to be subjected to analysis and an air space or bubble to absorb pressure differentials, wherein the cell includes means to retain the air space or bubble in a predetermined location in the cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Starna Scientific Limited
    Inventors: John Hammond, Keith Hume
  • CLOSED CELL FOR USE IN SPECTROPHOTOMETERS
    Publication number: 20100073673
    Abstract: A closed cell (1) for use in spectrophotometers, adapted to receive a liquid to be subjected to analysis and an air space or bubble to absorb pressure differentials, wherein the cell (1) includes means to retain the air space or bubble in a predetermined location in the cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: STARNA SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
    Inventors: John Hammond, Keith Hume
  • Method of treating timber with composition having a colloidal pigment
    Patent number: 4142009
    Abstract: An agent for stabilization of a decorative finish is incorporated in a timber preservative composition comprising a preservative e.g. fungicide, insecticide or fire retardant in an organic solvent e.g. white spirit, chlorinated hydrocarbon such as methylene chloride or a liquified butane or propane for use in a double vacuum treatment of the timber. The agent may be an alkyd resin or colloidal pigment of a defined mean particle size, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1979
    Assignee: Fosroc International Limited
    Inventors: Colin T. Kyte, Geoffrey J. Lewis, Edgar Pearce, Keith Hume
  • Treatment of wood
    Patent number: 4062991
    Abstract: An agent for stabilization of a decorative finish is incorporated in a timber preservative composition comprising a preservative e.g., fungicide, insecticide or fire retardant in an organic solvent e.g. white spirit, chlorinated hydrocarbon such as methylene chloride or a liquified butane or propane for use in a double vacuum treatment of the timber. The agent may be an alkyd resin or colloidal pigment of a defined mean particle size, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1974
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1977
    Assignee: Fosroc A.G.
    Inventors: Colin Trevor Kyte, Geoffrey John Lewis, Edgar Pearce, Keith Hume