Patents by Inventor Mark Riley

Mark Riley 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: 11913755
    Abstract: A method for forming a weapon accessory mounting device to attach to a projectile firing weapon is disclosed. A flexure for receiving a body of the weapon accessory is formed. A pivot portion is formed at a first end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a first attachment region. A second attachment portion is formed at a second end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a second attachment region. A first aperture is formed in the pivot portion configured to receive a pivot pin. A second aperture in the weapon accessory body receives the pivot pin at a weapon accessory body first end to attach the weapon accessory body first end to the pivot portion. The pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a weapon shock recoil from translational energy to rotational energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Qioptiq Limited
    Inventors: Kenneth David Ball, Mark Riley, David A. Jones
  • Patent number: 11722031
    Abstract: A component for connection between a generator and a prime mover in a power generation system is disclosed. The component may be an adaptor (20, 50, 110) or a bracket (80, 90), and may be arranged to house a fan. The component comprises a rear member (24), a front member (22), and a plurality of cross members (26) which connect the front member to the rear member. The cross members are wedge-shaped and/or lie at an angle with respect to a radial direction. The component may be arranged to surround a fan. The component may facilitate airflow and enhance thermal performance while being efficient from a structural and cost perspective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Cummins Generator Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Robert Rolston, Mark Riley
  • Publication number: 20230160663
    Abstract: A method for forming a weapon accessory mounting device to attach to a projectile firing weapon is disclosed. A flexure for receiving a body of the weapon accessory is formed. A pivot portion is formed at a first end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a first attachment region. A second attachment portion is formed at a second end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a second attachment region. A first aperture is formed in the pivot portion configured to receive a pivot pin. A second aperture in the weapon accessory body receives the pivot pin at a weapon accessory body first end to attach the weapon accessory body first end to the pivot portion. The pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a weapon shock recoil from translational energy to rotational energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: Qioptiq Limited
    Inventors: Kenneth David Ball, Mark Riley, David A. Jones
  • Patent number: 11435166
    Abstract: A method for forming a weapon accessory mounting device to attach to a projectile firing weapon is disclosed. A flexure for receiving a body of the weapon accessory is formed. A pivot portion is formed at a first end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a first attachment region. A second attachment portion is formed at a second end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a second attachment region. A first aperture is formed in the pivot portion configured to receive a pivot pin. A second aperture in the weapon accessory body receives the pivot pin at a weapon accessory body first end to attach the weapon accessory body first end to the pivot portion. The pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a weapon shock recoil from translational energy to rotational energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Qioptiq Limited
    Inventors: Kenneth David Ball, Mark Riley, David A. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210364255
    Abstract: A method for forming a weapon accessory mounting device to attach to a projectile firing weapon is disclosed. A flexure for receiving a body of the weapon accessory is formed. A pivot portion is formed at a first end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a first attachment region. A second attachment portion is formed at a second end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a second attachment region. A first aperture is formed in the pivot portion configured to receive a pivot pin. A second aperture in the weapon accessory body receives the pivot pin at a weapon accessory body first end to attach the weapon accessory body first end to the pivot portion. The pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a weapon shock recoil from translational energy to rotational energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Kenneth David Ball, Mark Riley, David A. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210111607
    Abstract: A component for connection between a generator and a prime mover in a power generation system is disclosed. The component may be an adaptor (20, 50, 110) or a bracket (80, 90), and may be arranged to house a fan. The component comprises a rear member (24), a front member (22), and a plurality of cross members (26) which connect the front member to the rear member. The cross members are wedge-shaped and/or lie at an angle with respect to a radial direction. The component may be arranged to surround a fan. The component may facilitate airflow and enhance thermal performance while being efficient from a structural and cost perspective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Rolston, Mark Riley
  • Patent number: 10955220
    Abstract: A method for forming a weapon accessory mounting device to attach to a projectile firing weapon is disclosed. A flexure for receiving a body of the weapon accessory is formed. A pivot portion is formed at a first end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a first attachment region. A second attachment portion is formed at a second end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a second attachment region. A first aperture is formed in the pivot portion configured to receive a pivot pin. A second aperture in the weapon accessory body receives the pivot pin at a weapon accessory body first end to attach the weapon accessory body first end to the pivot portion. The pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a weapon shock recoil from translational energy to rotational energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Qioptiq Limited
    Inventors: Kenneth David Ball, Mark Riley, David A. Jones
  • Publication number: 20200283301
    Abstract: Minerals (e.g. silica- or silicate-based minerals) having good oil- and/or water-absorption capacities and/or good flowability, mineral composites comprising first and second mineral components having good oil- and/or water-absorption capacities and/or good flowability, methods of making said minerals and mineral composites and the uses of said minerals and mineral composites, for example in animal feed or fertilizer compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Riley, Laure Pagis, Anabelle Huguette Renée Elton-Legrix, Bo Wang
  • Publication number: 20200217619
    Abstract: A method for forming a weapon accessory mounting device to attach to a projectile firing weapon is disclosed. A flexure for receiving a body of the weapon accessory is formed. A pivot portion is formed at a first end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a first attachment region. A second attachment portion is formed at a second end of the flexure to attach the flexure to the weapon at a second attachment region. A first aperture is formed in the pivot portion configured to receive a pivot pin. A second aperture in the weapon accessory body receives the pivot pin at a weapon accessory body first end to attach the weapon accessory body first end to the pivot portion. The pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a weapon shock recoil from translational energy to rotational energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Kenneth David Ball, Mark Riley, David A. Jones
  • Patent number: 10605571
    Abstract: A system and method for a weapon accessory mount is disclosed. The weapon accessory mount is configured to attach a weapon accessory to a rail of a weapon configured to fire a projectile in a projectile path. A flexure is configured to receive the weapon accessory. The flexure includes a first end attached to the rail at a first pivot portion, and a second end opposite the first end attached to the rail at a second portion. The first pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a shock recoil from the weapon from translational energy to rotational energy, the second pivot portion has a similar functionality to the first pivot portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Qioptiq Limited
    Inventors: Kenneth David Ball, Mark Riley, David A. Jones
  • Publication number: 20190277604
    Abstract: A system and method for a weapon accessory mount is disclosed. The weapon accessory mount is configured to attach a weapon accessory to a rail of a weapon configured to fire a projectile in a projectile path. A flexure is configured to receive the weapon accessory. The flexure includes a first end attached to the rail at a first pivot portion, and a second end opposite the first end attached to the rail at a second portion. The first pivot portion is configured to convert at least a portion of energy of a shock recoil from the weapon from translational energy to rotational energy, the second pivot portion has a similar functionality to the first pivot portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Kenneth David Ball, Mark Riley, David A. Jones
  • Patent number: 10087303
    Abstract: An inorganic particulate material such as diatomaceous earth, a polymer composition comprising a polymer and the inorganic particulate material and an article or product formed from said composition, use of the inorganic particulate material such as diatomaceous earth as a filler in a composition comprising a polymer, and a method of making a polymer composition and an inorganic particulate material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Imerys Minerals Limited
    Inventor: Andrew Mark Riley
  • Patent number: 9217278
    Abstract: A truss anchor and a truss assembly used with a gate for reinforcing the gate are provided. The truss anchor has a flange defining a first opening, a base opposite to the flange for defining a second opening and a continuous wall extending between the flange and the base. The continuous wall and the base collectively define an open space which is accessible through the first opening. The truss assembly has two of the truss anchors and a rod extending between the truss anchors. The rod has two opposite ends, each end being insertable into the open space of the truss anchor through the second opening. A locking member is used for locking each end and a respective truss anchor. Upon locking the end of the rod and the truss anchor, the flange of the truss anchor abuts against an external surface of the gate and the rod is preloaded with tension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: EASTERN WHOLESALE FENCE CO. INC.
    Inventor: Mark Riley
  • Publication number: 20110147682
    Abstract: A method of making magnesium hydroxide may include calcining a mineral source of magnesium carbonate to form magnesium oxide, and slaking the magnesium oxide in water. When the mineral source of magnesium carbonate further includes a mineral source of calcium carbonate, the calcination may be carried out such that less than about 20 wt % calcium oxide is formed following calcining and prior to slaking in water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: Imerys Minerals Limited
    Inventors: Richard Bown, Jeremy John Hooper, Andrew Mark Riley, David Robert Skuse
  • Patent number: 7590350
    Abstract: A computerized method for modifying an optical wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) network is described. The method includes providing an initial configuration of the optical WDM network. At least one parameter that represents a characteristic of a span in the optical WDM network as defined by the initial configuration is evaluated. The initial configuration of the optical WDM network is modified in response to the evaluation. The method can also include determining if a predetermined set of engineering rules are satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Nortel Networks Limited
    Inventors: Gregory Moffatt, Joanne Wakefield, Thomas Coleman, Mark Riley, Charles Hubbard
  • Publication number: 20080011505
    Abstract: A separator is disclosed which provides an electrically insulating layer between groups of windings in an electrical apparatus, such as a rotating electrical machine. The separator comprises a matrix of interconnected rods. This can allow air gaps to be present between groups of windings, which may improve the cooling efficiency of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: Cummins Generator Technologies Lilmited
    Inventors: Christopher Maddison, Mark Riley, Martin Shanel, Joseph Saunders, Peter Hanwell, Adrian Gee
  • Publication number: 20060127543
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for detecting ethylene levels as an indicator of produce ripeness. An ethylene-permeable substrate having a calorimetric reagent disposed thereon is placed adjacent to an item of produce such that ethylene levels are detected and result in the reagent changing color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of The University of Arizona
    Inventors: Robert Klein, Mark Riley, Dominic DeCianne, Navaporn Srinavakul
  • Publication number: 20050041600
    Abstract: A computerized method for modifying an optical wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) network is described. The method includes providing an initial configuration of the optical WDM network. At least one parameter that represents a characteristic of a span in the optical WDM network as defined by the initial configuration is evaluated. The initial configuration of the optical WDM network is modified in response to the evaluation. The method can also include determining if a predetermined set of engineering rules are satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Applicant: Nortel Networks Limited
    Inventors: Gregory Moffatt, Joanne Wakefield, Thomas Coleman, Mark Riley, Charles Hubbard
  • Publication number: 20030163731
    Abstract: A method for restricting access to network accessible digital information by network users of at least one subscriber network. The method comprises the steps of monitoring at each subscriber network all requests by the network users for digital information; determining whether a location indicator associated with each request is included in a database of restricted location indicators maintained at each subscriber network and denying the request where the location indicator is in the database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: David Wigley, Mark Riley, Peter Wigley
  • Patent number: 6004531
    Abstract: Ligands for radiopharmaceutical use are capable of chelating radiometal species and of being bound to biological targeting molecules. The ligands have formula (a) and (b), where A, A'=--SZ or Y, B.dbd.O or S, Y.dbd. (c), Z.dbd.H or a thiol protecting group, m=2 or 3, n=2 or 3, q=0 or 1, R.dbd.H or unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, provided that at least one CR.sub.2 group represents CO and forms, together with an adjacent N atom, a --CONR-- amide group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Nycomed Amersham plc
    Inventors: Colin Mill Archer, Gary Robert Bower, Harjit Kaur Gill, Anthony Leonard Mark Riley, Anthony Eamon Storey, Lewis Reuben Canning, David Vaughan Griffiths