Patents by Inventor Paul David

Paul David 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: 11299259
    Abstract: An exemplary method for controlling low speed flight of an aircraft having a controller receiving pilot input includes transitioning from a translational rate command (TRC) to a linear acceleration command (LAC) when the controller is displaced above a control transition displacement (CTD), and while in LAC holding speed when the controller is relaxed to CTD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Thomas Christensen, Hunter Barton Nelson, Martin Wesley Shubert, Paul David Ruckel
  • Publication number: 20220106353
    Abstract: An efficient and commercial phosphorylation process of a complex alcohol, such as secondary and tertiary alcohols, with P4O10 at high temperatures, and a product obtained by the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen Geytenbeek, Andrew Stirling, Paul David Gavin
  • Patent number: 11293498
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a generator drive disconnect device, of a generator arranged to be driven by an aircraft engine. The disconnect device comprises: a drive transfer means (1) having a first, connected configuration, and a second, disconnected configuration; a disconnect biasing means (200), configured to bias the drive transfer means to the disconnected configuration; and a fluid cavity (300), configured such that provision of a pressurised fluid in the fluid cavity biases the drive transfer means to the connected configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: SAFRAN ELECTRICAL & POWER
    Inventor: Paul David Flower
  • Patent number: 11296240
    Abstract: A rectenna is used for full-wave rectification of infrared radiation to produce electricity. In the rectenna, a metallic grating overlies a semiconductor body. A tunnel barrier is interposed between each grating element and the semiconductor body. Each of the grating elements overlies a bridge pair consisting of a region of n+-doped semiconductor and a region of p+-doped semiconductor, both of which are embedded in more lightly doped host semiconductor material. Each of the two regions that compose the bridge pair forms a rectifying tunnel junction through a tunnel barrier to at least one overlying grating element. Each of the two regions also forms a semiconductor junction with the host semiconductor material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Davids, Andrew Lea Starbuck, Robert L. Jarecki, Jr., David W. Peters
  • Publication number: 20220072404
    Abstract: A timing device is provided herein. The timing device includes a housing defining an aperture. An elongated member is extendable from the housing through the aperture. A reel assembly includes a spool rotatable about a spool axle. A portion of the elongated member is wound about the spool. An encoder assembly includes a first wheel and an encoder operably coupled with the first wheel. The encoder is configured to detect a rotational velocity of the first wheel. A controller is configured to calculate a linear velocity of the elongated member based on the rotational velocity of the first wheel, wherein the elongated member is configured to move with the swimmer as the swimmer moves away from the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Peter N. Hovland, Paul David Huch
  • Patent number: 11262750
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes: adjusting a first flight control device of a rotorcraft to control flight around a first axis of the rotorcraft, the first flight control device exercising flight control authority around the first axis of the rotorcraft; detecting a failure of the first flight control device; transitioning at least a portion of the flight control authority around the first axis of the rotorcraft from the first flight control device to a second flight control device of the rotorcraft, the transitioning being performed automatically in response to detecting the failure of the first flight control device; and adjusting the second flight control device to control flight around the first axis of the rotorcraft, the second flight control device being adjusted by a first control process when the rotorcraft is in a first flight mode, the second flight control device being adjusted by a second control process when the rotorcraft is in a second flight mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Paul David Ruckel, Jeremy Robert Chavez
  • Patent number: 11258216
    Abstract: An electrical connector with a housing having a mounting opening with a mounting projection. An outwardly facing wall of the mounting projection has at least one detent. A fixed member has a fixed member opening. The fixed member opening has an inner surface with at least one deflectable member which extends from the inner surface into the fixed member opening. A gap is provided between the inner surface of the fixed member opening and the outwardly facing wall of the mounting projection. The mounting projections are able to float radially with the gap. The at least one deflectable member cooperates with the first detent to retain the electrical connector assembly in a pre-staged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Bryan Hitchcock, Sameh Mankaryos, Kevin John Peterson, Paul David Roman, Jr., Andrew Jacob Vasbinder, Tracy Everette Wilson
  • Patent number: 11251669
    Abstract: A generator arranged to be driven by an aircraft engine. The generator including a rotor. The rotor includes an inlet for receiving a fluid, a plurality of outlets configured to release the fluid from a radially outer region of the rotor, and a fluid distribution arrangement arranged to direct fluid from the inlet to one or more of the plurality of outlets. The fluid distribution arrangement is configured to selectively distribute fluid to one or more of the plurality of outlets in dependence on an operational parameter of the rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: SAFRAN ELECTRICAL & POWER
    Inventor: Paul David Flower
  • Patent number: 11240954
    Abstract: A particulate material sensing and agitation control system of an agricultural system having a drive system configured to operate an agitating system, and a controller having a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive at least one sensor signal indicative of a profile of a particulate material within the agricultural system, and output a control signal to instruct the drive system to operate the agitating system in a selected operating mode of a plurality of operating modes based on the profile of the particulate material. The agitating system is configured to interact with the particulate material in each operating mode of the plurality of operating modes, and the plurality of operating modes includes an agitation mode and a leveling mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jesse Blair Pidwerbesky, Graham Douglas Stuart, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Paul David Minto
  • Publication number: 20220031167
    Abstract: A method of measuring light intensity for imaging using a light detector array comprising a plurality of light detectors arranged to generate an output corresponding to an intensity of incident light. In a first measurement mode the light detector array generates a first plurality of output signals, each generated by one group of proximate light detectors, each group comprising a light detector pair, the first plurality of output signals each corresponding to a difference between the light intensity detected by the light detectors of the group, and generating a light intensity measurement for each group from each received output signal of the first plurality of output signals. In a second measurement mode the light detector array generates a second plurality of output signals, and a light intensity measurement is generated for each light detector from the second plurality of output signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Cortirio Limited
    Inventors: Patrick John Beldon, Paul David Macey
  • Patent number: 11236095
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel group of compounds of Formula (I) or salts thereof: wherein Y, Z1, Z2, R1, R4, R5 and n are as described in the specification, which may be useful in the treatment or prevention of a disease or medical condition mediated through protein kinase B (PKB) such as cancer. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, methods of treatment of diseases mediated by PKB using said compounds and methods for preparing compounds of Formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Paul David Johnson, Andrew Leach, Richard William Arthur Luke, Zbigniew Stanley Matusiak, Jeffrey James Morris
  • Publication number: 20220008681
    Abstract: Some embodiments provide for humidifier control systems and methods configured to adjust power to a heater plate in a surgical humidifier to account for changes in flow rate to provide a consistent output, to provide functionality for different modes of use, and to provide accurate control over temperature and/or humidity at relatively low flows. The humidifier control system can receive a flow rate reading and determine a power requirement corresponding to the received flow rate reading, wherein the power requirement is one of a plurality of set points which correspond to ranges of flow rates. The humidifier control system can determine a mode of use based at least in part on the flow rate reading. The humidifier control system can provide electrical power to the heater plate according to the power requirement and/or the mode of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Ali Ghalib Abdul Rahman Ghalib, Lina Tessy, Joseph Patrick Walter Strevens, Paul David Phillips
  • Publication number: 20220014054
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotor of an electric machine for use in an aircraft. By forming the shaft of the rotor such that it performs, at least partially, the function of the back iron, components of the rotor can be combined. Further, by forming the rotor components in this manner, an internal shaft with an increased diameter can be used to provide a rotor with greater stiffness than equivalent prior art devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Paul David Flower, Anthony Kelly
  • Patent number: 11223039
    Abstract: A method for forming an anode of a sodium ion battery includes a step of heat treating the red phosphorus precursor and reduced graphene oxide powder at a first temperature that vaporizes the red phosphorus precursor such that red phosphorus structures grow on the reduced graphene oxide powder. Another method for forming an anode of a sodium ion battery includes steps of placing a red phosphorus precursor and a graphene oxide precursor in a reaction chamber; establishing a reducing environment in the reaction chamber; and heating the red phosphorus precursor and a graphene oxide precursor to a first temperature that is sufficient temperature to form a composite of red phosphorus and reduced graphene oxide. Characteristically, red phosphorus deposition and graphene oxide reduction are completed simultaneously in a single-step heat treatment. A method for making a black phosphorus-composite for sodium-ion batter anodes is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignees: University of Southern California, California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Chongwu Zhou, Xuan Cao, Qingzhou Liu, Yihang Liu, Yuqiang Ma, Chenfei Shen, Liang Chen, Anyi Zhang, Paul David Asimow
  • Publication number: 20210403232
    Abstract: A waste disposal apparatus, such as a waste disposal container or unit that is configured to receive used personal care products in a discreet and sanitary manner Instances of incontinence, menstruation or uncontrollable bodily functions can be a personal situation that is otherwise unknown to others. However, current receptacles available to dispose of used personal care products fail to provide for a hygienic, easily accessible and discreet that is designed for small spaces, such as a home bathroom or public restroom stall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Brenda O'Grady Liistro, Marta Lorenzoni-Loeb, Joseph M. Clark, Paul David Maguire, David Stowers, Jeffrey Joss, Henry Mack, Michael Zambelli, Adriana Kliegman
  • Publication number: 20210403423
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the structure of formula I and II: where X is selected from the group consisting of O, S and NH; Y, A and B are independently selected from the group consisting of N and CH; D, E and F are independently selected from the group consisting of CH, N, O and S; the symbol ---- represents a single or a double bond; and R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, electron withdrawing groups and electron releasing groups. In other embodiments, the compounds are used as oxygen scavengers and in barrier compositions and articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Girish Nilkanth Deshpande, Paul David Weipert, Michael W. Ensley
  • Publication number: 20210402256
    Abstract: A training system is provided herein that includes a training device and a timing device. The training device includes a frame, one or more pulleys operably coupled with the frame, and a cable routed through the one or more pulleys. The timing device is coupled to the training device and includes a housing operably coupled with the training device, a sensor configured to detect motion between a first position and a second position, and a computing system positioned within the housing and operably coupled with the sensor. The computing system is configured to calculate a time between the first position and second position. The calculated time is provided on one or more displays of the timing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventor: Paul David Huch
  • Patent number: 11207339
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to methods that include delivering to a subject a nucleic acid encoding an antigen, wherein the nucleic acid is delivered via a tumor-selective vehicle or via intratumoral injection, and delivering to the subject an immune cell expressing a receptor that binds to the antigen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignees: The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, Aleta Biotherapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Roy Lobb, Paul David Rennert, John Todd Schiller
  • Patent number: D941123
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: D-LINE (EUROPE) LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul David Ruddick, Stephen Bianchi
  • Patent number: D941124
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: D-LINE (EUROPE) LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul David Ruddick, Stephen Bianchi