Patents by Inventor Michael Hodgson
Michael Hodgson 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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Publication number: 20230280270Abstract: A spectroscopy system including a base station having a reflecting telescope and a laser light source coupled to the telescope, the laser providing an outgoing light signal; at least one Unmanned Aerial Vehicle containing a mobile retroreflector configured to receive the light signal from the laser and return a light signal back to the telescope; a detector to record the intensity of the returning light signal; and optical components for spectroscopic measurements, the optical components utilizing the intensity of the returning light signal, revealing the presence of a chosen narrow band for the purpose of detecting a target.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: University of South CarolinaInventors: Michael L. Myrick, Nikolaos Vitzilaios, Michael Hodgson, Bruce A. Davis
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Patent number: 10770833Abstract: A coupling mechanism for coupling a light vehicle to a surface, the coupling mechanism comprising: a magnetic coupling device arranged such that it may be switched between a first mode and a second mode, wherein in the first mode the device generates an external magnetic field less than a first strength, and in the second mode the device generates an external magnetic field of at least a second strength, the second strength being greater than the first strength; and a surface detection unit, coupled to the magnetic coupling device, and arranged to determine when the light vehicle is within a predetermined distance of a surface, wherein in response to the surface detection unit determining that the light vehicle is within the predetermined distance, switching the magnetic coupling device from the first mode to the second mode, to secure the light vehicle to the surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Roke Manor Research LimitedInventors: Michael Hodgson, Rebecca Robinson, Jack Wakley, Edmund Sparks
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Publication number: 20190229462Abstract: A coupling mechanism for coupling a light vehicle to a surface, the coupling mechanism comprising: a magnetic coupling device arranged such that it may be switched between a first mode and a second mode, wherein in the first mode the device generates an external magnetic field less than a first strength, and in the second mode the device generates an external magnetic field of at least a second strength, the second strength being greater than the first strength; and a surface detection unit, coupled to the magnetic coupling device, and arranged to determine when the light vehicle is within a predetermined distance of a surface, wherein in response to the surface detection unit determining that the light vehicle is within the predetermined distance, switching the magnetic coupling device from the first mode to the second mode, to secure the light vehicle to the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2018Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Michael Hodgson, Rebecca Robinson, Jack Wakley, Edmund Sparks
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Patent number: 8680476Abstract: A beta radiation monitor (70,90), comprising a gas flow proportional detector (60) for detecting beta radiation emitted by a beta emitter external to the detector; a fill gas supply (51) configured to supply a fill gas to the detector, wherein the fill gas comprises nitrogen; a temperature sensor (72) for measuring temperature; and a controller (64) in communication with the temperature sensor for adjusting an operational parameter of the monitor in accordance with the measured temperature. The operational parameter may comprise a voltage applied across the fill gas, which may be thermistor controlled, or a beta radiation detection threshold of the detector. The fill gas is supplied by a nitrogen generator. The gas flow proportional detector may be a large-area detector.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2009Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Thermo Electron LimitedInventors: Neil Andrew Webster, John Stanley Usher, Christopher Edward Hill, Michael Hodgson
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Publication number: 20110315889Abstract: A beta radiation monitor (70,90), comprising a gas flow proportional detector (60) for detecting beta radiation emitted by a beta emitter external to the detector; a fill gas supply (51) configured to supply a fill gas to the detector, wherein the fill gas comprises nitrogen; a temperature sensor (72) for measuring temperature; and a controller (64) in communication with the temperature sensor for adjusting an operational parameter of the monitor in accordance with the measured temperature. The operational parameter may comprise a voltage applied across the fill gas, which may be thermistor controlled, or a beta radiation detection threshold of the detector. The fill gas is supplied by a nitrogen generator. The gas flow proportional detector may be a large-area detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2009Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Neil Andrew Webster, John Stanley Usher, Christopher Edward Hill, Michael Hodgson
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Patent number: 7310613Abstract: A system comprises an input for product selection data; a marketplace product store for storing marketplace product definitions; a product selection store for storing data defining a selection of one or more products from the marketplace product store; an enterprise capability store for storing data defining capability of an enterprise in relation to supply of one or more products; and a product fulfillment data store for storing one or more product descriptions. At least one link is generated between each product description in the product fulfillment data store to data stored in the enterprise capability store, and at least one link is generated between each product description in the product fulfillment data store to data stored in the product selection store.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2001Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignees: British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, AT&T CorporationInventors: John V Briel, William R Brook, Stephen I Daleman, John D Gabbe, Kenneth A Lang, John A Wojciechowski, Jr., Paul Muschamp, Lindsay A Campbell, David R Griffiths, Brian R Henderson, Michael Hodgson, Jonathan Legh-Smith, Vineet Mittal
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Publication number: 20030110073Abstract: A data management system, for use in receiving and processing data in relation to one or more products, and recording fulfilment in respect of a generated product description, the system comprising:Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2002Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventors: John V Briel, William R Brook, Stephen I Daleman, John D Gabbe, Kenneth A Lang, John A Wojciechowski Jr, Paul Muschamp, Lindsay A Campbell, David R Griffiths, Brian R Henderson, Michael Hodgson, Jonathan Legh-Smith, Vineet Mittal
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Patent number: 5750805Abstract: Epoxides containing hydroxy groups are rearranged enantioselectively using a chiral base to give allyl alcohols in high enantiomeric excess, e.g. ##STR1## If R.sup.3 .noteq.H, the reaction also has the effect of generating a chiral tetrasubstituted carbon atom.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1996Date of Patent: May 12, 1998Assignee: The University of ReadingInventors: David Michael Hodgson, Jason Witherington
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Patent number: 5744635Abstract: A method for prerparing compounds of formula (I), wherein R is an optionally substituted alkenyl or alkynyl radical having up to 8 carbon atoms, or an optionally substituted mono- or polycyclic aryl or heteroaryl radical, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are an alkyl radical having up to 4 carbon atoms. According to the method, a compound of the formula (II), wherein X is a halogen atom, is exposed to an organometallic compound of the formula (III): RZ, wherein R has the same meaning as before and Z is a metal or metal derivative. Alternatively, a compound of formula (II'), wherein Z' is a metal or metal derivative, is exposed to a compound of the formula (III'): RX', wherein X' is a nucleophilic reaction leaving group.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 1995Date of Patent: April 28, 1998Assignee: Roussel UclafInventors: Jean-Louis Brayer, David Michael Hodgson, Ian Christopher Richards, Jason Witherington