Patents by Inventor Neil Andrew

Neil Andrew 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).

  • DOWNHOLE APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20160186504
    Abstract: There is provided a method of stabilising at least a portion of downhole toolstring, and associated apparatus. The method comprises stabilising the portion of downhole toolstring whilst an apparatus and/or the portion of downhole toolstring is/are in and/or passing through a soft formation with hard inclusions. The method comprises reaming the hard inclusions with a reaming portion (11) of a downhole apparatus whilst a stabilising portion (1) of the downhole apparatus stabilises the reaming portion (11) and/or the portion of downhole toolstring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventor: Neil Andrew Abercrombie SIMPSON
  • DOWNHOLE APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20160130886
    Abstract: A bearing (12) for a downhole apparatus (10) comprises abody (42) and an upset portion (44). The upset portion (44) extends radially outwards from the body (42), the body (42) and the upset portion (44) defining a channel (46) for receiving fluid flow for lubricating the bearing (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventor: Neil Andrew Abercrombie SIMPSON
  • MULTIPLATFORM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOBILE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20160070606
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing multiple wireless devices are disclosed. An exemplary system includes multiple domains each having a particular type of wireless device management system and respective (application programming interface) APIs. API call modules corresponding to each domain enable accessing of the APIs exposed by each of the respective domains. A management console enables compiling of a consolidated list of devices and users from each of the device management systems into a single view. An exemplary method includes querying multiple domains to obtain user information, compiling a consolidated list of users, displaying the consolidated list in a user interface, selecting a user from the consolidated list, and submitting a command to either all or a specific domain for the selected user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: BLACKBERRY LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Douglas Morley, Michael Wayne Dennis, Neil Andrew Billings, Aleksandar Susnjar
  • MACROCYCLIC INHIBITORS OF FLAVIVIRIDAE VIRUSES
    Publication number: 20150344521
    Abstract: Provided are compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds, compositions, and methods provided are useful for the treatment of virus infections, particularly hepatitis C infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Caroline Aciro, Jean Yves Chiva, David Kenneth Dean, Neil Andrew Dunbar, Adrian John Highton, Petr Jansa, Kapil Kumar Karki, Andrew John Keats, Linos Lazarides, Richard Mackman, Simon Neil Pettit, Karine G. Poullennec, Adam James Schrier, Dustin Scott Siegel, Victoria Alexandra Steadman
  • Ducted ceiling mounted fan
    Patent number: 9194596
    Abstract: A fan assembly for generating an air flow within a room includes an air inlet section having an air inlet, an impeller, and a motor for rotating the impeller about an impeller axis to draw an air flow through the air inlet, and an annular nozzle having an inner wall, an outer wall extending about the inner wall, an air inlet for receiving the air flow, an air outlet for emitting the air flow, and an interior passage located between the inner wall and the outer wall for conveying the air flow to the air outlet, the inner wall defining a bore through which air from outside the nozzle is drawn by the air flow emitted from the air outlet. A support assembly supports the air inlet section and the nozzle on a ceiling of the room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: James Dyson, Neil Andrew Stewart, Rodney James Brown, Mark Niall O'Riordan
  • Multiplatform management system and method for mobile devices
    Patent number: 9189753
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing multiple wireless devices are disclosed. An exemplary system includes multiple domains each having a particular type of wireless device management system and respective (application programming interface) APIs. API call modules corresponding to each domain enable accessing of the APIs exposed by each of the respective domains. A management console enables compiling of a consolidated list of devices and users from each of the device management systems into a single view. An exemplary method includes querying multiple domains to obtain user information, compiling a consolidated list of users, displaying the consolidated list in a user interface, selecting a user from the consolidated list, and submitting a command to either all or a specific domain for the selected user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Paul Douglas Morley, Michael Wayne Dennis, Neil Andrew Billings, Aleksandar Susnjar
  • MACROCYCLIC INHIBITORS OF FLAVIVIRIDAE VIRUSES
    Publication number: 20150274774
    Abstract: Provided are compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds, compositions, and methods provided are useful for the treatment of virus infections, particularly hepatitis C infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Caroline Aciro, David Kenneth Dean, Neil Andrew Dunbar, Adrian John Highton, Petr Jansa, Kapil Kumar Karki, Andrew J. Keats, Linos Lazarides, Richard L. Mackman, Simon N. Pettit, Karine G. Poullennec, Adam James Schrier, Dustin Siegel, Victoria Alexandria Steadman
  • Macrocyclic inhibitors of flaviviridae viruses
    Patent number: 9145441
    Abstract: Provided are compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds, compositions, and methods provided are useful for the treatment of virus infections, particularly hepatitis C infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignees: Gilead Sciences, Inc., Selcia Ltd.
    Inventors: Caroline Aciro, Victoria Alexandra Steadman, Simon Neil Pettit, Karine G. Poullennec, Linos Lazarides, David Kenneth Dean, Neil Andrew Dunbar, Adrian John Highton, Andrew John Keats, Dustin Scott Siegel, Kapil Kumar Karki, Adam James Schrier, Petr Jansa, Richard Mackman, Jean Yves Chiva
  • NOVEL ADSORBENT COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20150231553
    Abstract: Adsorbent compositions useful in adsorption and separation processes are made using silicone-derived binding agents. The adsorbent compositions are made from crystallite aluminosilicate particles bound with silicone-derived binding agents, and optionally small amounts of a clay binder, to form agglomerated crystallite particles and are calcined to volatilize the organic components associated with the silicone-derived binding agents. The agglomerated crystallite particles have superior pore structures and superior crush strengths at low binder concentrations and exhibit enhanced N2 adsorption rates and capacities when used in air separation processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Philip Alexander Barrett, Steven John Pontonio, Persefoni Kechagia, Neil Andrew Stephenson, Kerry C. Weston
  • Macrocyclic inhibitors of flaviviridae viruses
    Patent number: 9090653
    Abstract: Provided are compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds, compositions, and methods provided are useful for the treatment of virus infections, particularly hepatitis C infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignees: Gilead Sciences, Inc., Selcia Ltd.
    Inventors: Caroline Aciro, Victoria Alexandra Steadman, Simon Neil Pettit, Karine G. Poullennec, Linos Lazarides, David Kenneth Dean, Neil Andrew Dunbar, Adrian John Highton, Andrew John Keats, Dustin Scott Siegel, Kapil Kumar Karki, Adam James Schrier, Petr Jansa, Richard Mackman
  • PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA
    Publication number: 20150188221
    Abstract: There is provided a phased array antenna comprising a plurality of antenna elements (12) and switching circuitry configured to switch the phased array antenna to an inactive mode. The switching to the inactive mode comprises the switching circuitry connecting random or pseudo-random impedance elements (20) to the antenna elements to reduce the peak backscatter level of the phased antenna array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEFENCE
    Inventor: Neil Andrew Redit
  • Fan assembly with tangential air inlet
    Patent number: 9062685
    Abstract: A fan assembly for generating an air flow within a room includes an impeller and a motor for driving the impeller to draw an air flow into the fan assembly, and a casing having a continuous interior passage with a tangential air inlet through which the air flow enters the interior passage and at least one air outlet for emitting at least a portion of the air flow. The casing defines a bore about which the interior passage extends and through which air from outside the fan assembly is drawn by the air emitted from said at least one air outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Neil Andrew Stewart, Mark James Adkin, David Andrew Tibbetts
  • Agent for Treating Allergic or Hypersensitivity Condition
    Publication number: 20150165010
    Abstract: The use of an agent in the manufacture of a medicament to affect an allergic condition and/or a hypersensitivity condition is described. The agent is capable of modulating a ganglioside associated activity. The agent is not coupled to an antigen. The modulation of the ganglioside associated activity affects an allergic condition and/or a hypersensitivity condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Neil Andrew Williams, Timothy Raymond Hirst, John Bienenstock
  • DOWNHOLE TOOL AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20150167427
    Abstract: A downhole tool includes a body, a mandrel slidably disposed in the body, a piston for moving the mandrel relative to the body, and a lock having a first configuration which permits movement of the mandrel by the piston and a second configuration which provides a fluid lock across the mandrel which prevents movement of the mandrel by the piston. The lock includes first and second fluid chambers filled with a substantially incompressible fluid and a control valve configurable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the control valve in the closed configuration providing the fluid lock preventing movement of the mandrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: Hydralock Systems Limited
    Inventors: Neil Andrew Abercrombie Simpson, Michael Wardley
  • Adsorbent compositions
    Patent number: 9050582
    Abstract: Adsorbent compositions useful in adsorption and separation processes are made using silicone-derived binding agents. The adsorbent compositions are made from crystallite aluminosilicate particles bound with silicone-derived binding agents, and optionally small amounts of a clay binder, to form agglomerated crystallite particles and are calcined to volatilize the organic components associated with the silicone-derived binding agents. The agglomerated crystallite particles have superior pore structures and superior crush strengths at low binder concentrations and exhibit enhanced N2 adsorption rates and capacities when used in air separation processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: PRAXAIR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Philip Alexander Barrett, Steven John Pontonio, Persefoni Kechagia, Neil Andrew Stephenson, Kerry C. Weston
  • FABRIC SOFTENER COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20150141309
    Abstract: A fabric softener composition comprising a fabric softener active, a perfume oil, and from 0.4% to 0.9%, by weight of the composition, of an amphiphile compound. The fabric softener composition delivers improved physical stability across a broad temperature range without compromising its fabric softening properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Dries VAES, Neil Andrew MACLEOD
  • Agent for treating allergic or hypersensitivity condition
    Patent number: 8992940
    Abstract: The use of an agent in the manufacture of a medicament to affect an allergic condition and/or a hypersensitivity condition is described. The agent is capable of modulating a ganglioside associated activity. The agent is not coupled to an antigen. The modulation of the ganglioside associated activity affects an allergic condition and/or a hypersensitivity condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Trident Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Andrew Williams, Timothy Raymond Hirst, John Bienenstock
  • FAN
    Publication number: 20150086390
    Abstract: A fan assembly for generating an air flow within a room includes an annular casing which defines an interior passage. The interior passage includes an air inlet, and houses, downstream from the air inlet, an impeller and a motor for driving the impeller to draw an air flow through the air inlet and into the fan assembly. The interior passage also has an air outlet from which at least a portion of the air flow is emitted from the fan assembly. The annular casing defines a bore about which the interior passage extends and through which a secondary air flow from outside the fan assembly is drawn by the air emitted from the air outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Neil Andrew STEWART, Mark James ADKIN, David Andrew TIBBETTS
  • Fan
    Patent number: D747453
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Neil Andrew Stewart, Joseph Eric Hodgetts, Leanne Joyce Garner, Peter David Gammack, Alexander Mackenzie Burn
  • Fan
    Patent number: D747454
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Neil Andrew Stewart, Joseph Eric Hodgetts, Leanne Joyce Garner, Peter David Gammack