Patents by Inventor Peter Barlow
Peter Barlow 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: 20240095546Abstract: This invention relates generally to classification systems. More particularly this invention relates to a system, method, and computer program to dynamically generate a domain of information synthesized by a classification system or semantic network. The invention discloses a method, system, and computer program providing a means by which an information store comprised of knowledge representations, such as a web site comprised of a plurality of web pages or a database comprised of a plurality of data instances, may be optimally organized and accessed based on relational links between ideas defined by one or more thoughts identified by an agent and one or more ideas embodied by the data instances. Such means is hereinafter referred to as a “thought network”.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Peter Sweeney, Robert Good, Robert Barlow-Busch, Alexander David Black
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Patent number: 11814194Abstract: A satellite dispenser is disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite dispenser as disclosed herein includes a dispenser body defining an interior cavity configured to receive a payload; and a composite guide rail comprising a groove configured to receive at least a portion of a payload, the composite guide rail having an orientation that substantially aligns a longitudinal axis of the groove with an ejection axis of the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Rocket Lab USA, Inc.Inventors: Peter Beck, Peter Barlow, David Yoon, Ben Malcolm
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Patent number: 11794928Abstract: A satellite dispenser and method of using same are disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite dispenser as disclosed herein includes a dispenser body defining an interior cavity to accommodate a payload; and a plurality of externally adjustable restraints positioned within the interior cavity and configured to be extended further into the interior cavity by actuation of a manual interface external to the interior cavity.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Rocket Lab USA, Inc.Inventors: Peter Beck, Peter Barlow, David Yoon, Ben Malcolm
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Publication number: 20230190687Abstract: A composition comprising sodium butyrate for the prevention and/or treatment of a viral infection caused by Rhinovirus. The composition may further comprise Vitamin D. The composition may be administered in the form of a tablet or capsule, in the form of an inhaler, or provided as a dietary supplement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Craig Stevens, Peter Barlow
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Publication number: 20210394934Abstract: A satellite dispenser is disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite dispenser as disclosed herein includes a dispenser body defining an interior cavity configured to receive a payload; and a composite guide rail comprising a groove configured to receive at least a portion of a payload, the composite guide rail having an orientation that substantially aligns a longitudinal axis of the groove with an ejection axis of the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Peter Beck, Peter Barlow, David Yoon, Ben Malcolm
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Patent number: 11148830Abstract: A satellite dispenser is disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite dispenser as disclosed herein includes a dispenser body defining an interior cavity configured to receive a payload; and a composite guide rail comprising a groove configured to receive at least a portion of a payload, the composite guide rail having an orientation that substantially aligns a longitudinal axis of the groove with an ejection axis of the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Rocket Lab USA, Inc.Inventors: Peter Beck, Peter Barlow, David Yoon, Ben Malcolm
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Publication number: 20210309393Abstract: A satellite dispenser door assembly is disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite dispenser door assembly as disclosed herein includes a dispenser door having a hinge pin; and a one way clutch bearing within which the hinge pin is free to rotate in a first rotational direction associated with a transition from a closed position of the dispenser door to an open position of the dispenser door.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Peter Beck, Peter Barlow, David Yoon, Ben Malcolm
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Publication number: 20210300598Abstract: A satellite dispenser and method of using same are disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite dispenser as disclosed herein includes a dispenser body defining an interior cavity to accommodate a payload; and a plurality of externally adjustable restraints positioned within the interior cavity and configured to be extended further into the interior cavity by actuation of a manual interface external to the interior cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Peter Beck, Peter Barlow, David Yoon, Ben Malcolm
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Patent number: 11066192Abstract: A satellite dispenser door assembly is disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite dispenser door assembly as disclosed herein includes a dispenser door having a hinge pin; and a one way clutch bearing within which the hinge pin is free to rotate in a first rotational direction associated with a transition from a closed position of the dispenser door to an open position of the dispenser door.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Rocket Lab USA, Inc.Inventors: Peter Beck, Peter Barlow, David Yoon, Ben Malcolm
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Patent number: 11059609Abstract: A satellite dispenser and method of using same are disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite dispenser as disclosed herein includes a dispenser body defining an interior cavity to accommodate a payload; and a plurality of externally adjustable restraints positioned within the interior cavity and configured to be extended further into the interior cavity by actuation of a manual interface external to the interior cavity.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Rocket Lab USA, Inc.Inventors: Peter Beck, Peter Barlow, David Yoon, Ben Malcolm
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Publication number: 20210163155Abstract: A satellite dispenser door release mechanism is disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite door dispenser as disclosed herein includes a wire or cable having a first end configured to be secured in a structure comprising or coupled to a dispenser body of a satellite dispenser and a second end configured to be secured in a structure comprising or coupled to a dispenser door of the satellite dispenser; and a pyrotechnic cutter configured to receive the wire or cable in a position to cut the wire or cable upon firing of the pyrotechnic cutter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Peter Beck, Peter Barlow, David Yoon, Ben Malcolm
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Patent number: 10981679Abstract: A satellite dispenser door release mechanism is disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite door dispenser as disclosed herein includes a wire or cable having a first end configured to be secured in a structure comprising or coupled to a dispenser body of a satellite dispenser and a second end configured to be secured in a structure comprising or coupled to a dispenser door of the satellite dispenser; and a pyrotechnic cutter configured to receive the wire or cable in a position to cut the wire or cable upon firing of the pyrotechnic cutter.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Rocket Lab USA, Inc.Inventors: Peter Beck, Peter Barlow, David Yoon, Ben Malcolm
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Patent number: 10940960Abstract: A satellite dispenser door release mechanism is disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite door dispenser as disclosed herein includes a wire or cable having a first end configured to be secured in a structure comprising or coupled to a dispenser body of a satellite dispenser and a second end configured to be secured in a structure comprising or coupled to a dispenser door of the satellite dispenser; and a pyrotechnic cutter configured to receive the wire or cable in a position to cut the wire or cable upon firing of the pyrotechnic cutter.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Rocket Lab USA, Inc.Inventors: Peter Beck, Peter Barlow, David Yoon, Ben Malcolm
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Publication number: 20190039756Abstract: A satellite dispenser is disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite dispenser as disclosed herein includes a dispenser body defining an interior cavity configured to receive a payload; and a composite guide rail comprising a groove configured to receive at least a portion of a payload, the composite guide rail having an orientation that substantially aligns a longitudinal axis of the groove with an ejection axis of the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Peter Beck, Peter Barlow, David Yoon, Ben Malcolm
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Publication number: 20190039754Abstract: A satellite dispenser door release mechanism is disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite door dispenser as disclosed herein includes a wire or cable having a first end configured to be secured in a structure comprising or coupled to a dispenser body of a satellite dispenser and a second end configured to be secured in a structure comprising or coupled to a dispenser door of the satellite dispenser; and a pyrotechnic cutter configured to receive the wire or cable in a position to cut the wire or cable upon firing of the pyrotechnic cutter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Peter Beck, Peter Barlow, David Yoon, Ben Malcolm
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Publication number: 20190039757Abstract: A satellite dispenser and method of using same are disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite dispenser as disclosed herein includes a dispenser body defining an interior cavity to accommodate a payload; and a plurality of externally adjustable restraints positioned within the interior cavity and configured to be extended further into the interior cavity by actuation of a manual interface external to the interior cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Peter Beck, Peter Barlow, David Yoon, Ben Malcolm
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Publication number: 20190039755Abstract: A satellite dispenser door assembly is disclosed. In various embodiments, a satellite dispenser door assembly as disclosed herein includes a dispenser door having a hinge pin; and a one way clutch bearing within which the hinge pin is free to rotate in a first rotational direction associated with a transition from a closed position of the dispenser door to an open position of the dispenser door.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Peter Beck, Peter Barlow, David Yoon, Ben Malcolm
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Patent number: 4653570Abstract: Continuous casting apparatus comprises a mould defining a horizontal mould passage, a break ring having a tapered portion positioned in a correspondingly tapered inlet to the mould passage, a refractory feed tube supported in a mounting assembly and means for urging the assembly towards the mould so that an end face of the tube abuts against an end face of the break ring. The assembly is pivotally mounted so that the feed tube is pivotable relative to the break ring about a pair of axes which are at right angles to each other and at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the mould passage.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1986Date of Patent: March 31, 1987Assignee: Davy McKee (Sheffield) LimitedInventors: David Stonecliffe, Peter Barlow
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Patent number: 4126967Abstract: A device for use in re-sharpening fluted cutting tools comprises a body, means on the body adapted to set the tool in a position whereby one front cutting edge is correctly exposed, means on the body adapted to secure the tool in that position and means on the body adapted to cause oscillatory movement of the cutting tool in a generally longitudinal plane of the tool as the device is moved along an abrasive surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1976Date of Patent: November 28, 1978Assignee: James Neill Holdings LimitedInventor: Peter Barlow
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Patent number: 4003463Abstract: Apparatus for feeding rectangular blanks of corrugated paper board from a stack thereof comprising means for delivering the blanks onto a first conveyor belt in such a manner that the blanks extend transversely of the belt with one edge only engaging the belt and extending outwardly therefrom to overlie a further conveyor belt transversely spaced from and parallel with said first conveyor belt and arranged at a lower level and which runs in the same direction but at a higher speed than the first conveyor belt, whereby an operator can pivot selected groups of blanks being fed by said first conveyor belt from engagement therewith and into engagement with said further conveyor belt, whereby thus selected groups are caused to fall backwardly and thus inverted relative to remaining groups which are allowed to fall forwardly when in engagement with the first conveyor belt.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1975Date of Patent: January 18, 1977Assignee: Henry Simon LimitedInventors: Barrie Holt, Jeremy Peter Barlow