Patents by Inventor Robert WINTON
Robert WINTON 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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Patent number: 11808394Abstract: This invention relates to a seal system for sealing between an elongate element such as a cable and a surface or substrate around an aperture in the surface through which the elongate element passes. The seal system comprises a seal body to surround the aperture and seal against the surface or substrate around the aperture. The seal body comprises at least one passage for penetration of the elongate element through the seal body at a side of the seal body. The at least one passage providing for a seal to the elongate element. Also provided is a fixing component adapted to be attached over at least part of the seal body and/or through the seal body to seal with the surface or substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Lake Products LimitedInventors: Andrew Leo Haynes, Christopher Charles Morrow, James Robert Winton, Gabriel Ioan Giurgiu
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Publication number: 20230242418Abstract: Systems and methods of performing temperature swing solvent extraction (TSSE) descaling of produced water and desalination of high-salinity brines, e.g., those having a total dissolved solids (TDS) greater than about 250,000 ppm are capable of producing descaled water products including less than about 5% weight percent TDS. The brine/produced water feedstreams and combined with a solvent having temperature-dependent water solubility at a temperature TL. Water is extracted from the feedstream into the solvent to form a water-in-solvent extract component and a raffinate component, from which a solid phase can be precipitated as more water is portioned in the solvent and basicity increases. Heating of the water-in-solvent extract component reduces the solubility of the water therein, producing a biphasic mixture of dewatered solvent and descaled water that can be separated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORKInventors: Ngai Yin YIP, Chanhee BOO, Kinnari SHAH, Ian BILLINGE, Robert WINTON, Eliza DACH
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Patent number: 11715908Abstract: An electrical connector includes an electrical connector body and a collar circumferentially surrounding an external surface of the electrical connector. The collar includes a hollow collar body that receives at least a portion of the electrical connector body, the collar body having a cable end and a free end. One or more fingers extend from the free end of the collar body to physically prevent incorrect mating with another corresponding component.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Zinniatek LimitedInventors: Andrew Leo Haynes, Christopher Charles Morrow, James Robert Winton, Johan Miros Kvasnicka
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Publication number: 20230174391Abstract: Systems and methods of performing temperature swing solvent extraction (TSSE) descaling of produced water and desalination of high-salinity brines, e.g., those having a total dissolved solids (TDS) greater than about 250,000 ppm are capable of producing descaled water products including less than about 5% weight percent TDS. The brine/produced water feedstreams and combined with a solvent having temperature-dependent water solubility at a temperature TL. Water is extracted from the feedstream into the solvent to form a water-in-solvent extract component and a raffinate component, from which a solid phase can be precipitated as more water is portioned in the solvent and basicity increases. Heating of the water-in-solvent extract component reduces the solubility of the water therein, producing a biphasic mixture of dewatered solvent and descaled water that can be separated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2021Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORKInventors: Ngai Yin YIP, Chanhee BOO, Kinnari SHAH, Ian BILLINGE, Robert WINTON, Eliza DACH
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Publication number: 20220200209Abstract: An electrical connector includes an electrical connector body and a collar circumferentially surrounding an external surface of the electrical connector. The collar includes a hollow collar body that receives at least a portion of the electrical connector body, the collar body having a cable end and a free end. One or more fingers extend from the free end of the collar body to physically prevent incorrect mating with another corresponding component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: Zinniatek LimitedInventors: Andrew Leo Haynes, Christopher Charles Morrow, James Robert Winton, Johan Miros Kvasnicka
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Publication number: 20220017385Abstract: Systems and methods of performing temperature swing solvent extraction (TSSE) descaling of produced water and desalination of high-salinity brines, e.g., those having a total dissolved solids (TDS) greater than about 250,000 ppm are capable of producing descaled water products including less than about 5% weight percent TDS. The brine/produced water feedstreams and combined with a solvent having temperature-dependent water solubility at a temperature TL. Water is extracted from the feedstream into the solvent to form a water-in-solvent extract component and a raffinate component, from which a solid phase can be precipitated as more water is portioned in the solvent and basicity increases. Heating of the water-in-solvent extract component reduces the solubility of the water therein, producing a biphasic mixture of dewatered solvent and descaled water that can be separated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2020Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORKInventors: Ngai Yin YIP, Chanhee BOO, Kinnari SHAH, Ian BILLINGE, Robert Winton, Eliza DACH
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Publication number: 20210309540Abstract: Systems and methods of performing temperature swing solvent extraction (TSSE) descaling of produced water and desalination of high-salinity brines, e.g., those having a total dissolved solids (TDS) greater than about 250,000 ppm are capable of producing descaled water products including less than about 5% weight percent TDS. The brine/produced water feedstreams and combined with a solvent having temperature-dependent water solubility at a temperature TL. Water is extracted from the feedstream into the solvent to form a water-in-solvent extract component and a raffinate component, from which a solid phase can be precipitated as more water is portioned in the solvent and basicity increases. Heating of the water-in-solvent extract component reduces the solubility of the water therein, producing a biphasic mixture of dewatered solvent and descaled water that can be separated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORKInventors: Ngai Yin YIP, Chanhee BOO, Kinnari SHAH, Ian BILLINGE, Robert WINTON, Eliza DACH
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Publication number: 20210239239Abstract: This invention relates to a seal system for sealing between an elongate element such as a cable and a surface or substrate around an aperture in the surface through which the elongate element passes. The seal system comprises a seal body to surround the aperture and seal against the surface or substrate around the aperture. The seal body comprises at least one passage for penetration of the elongate element through the seal body at a side of the seal body. The at least one passage providing for a seal to the elongate element. Also provided is a fixing component adapted to be attached over at least part of the seal body and/or through the seal body to seal with the surface or substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: Lake Products LimitedInventors: Andrew Leo Haynes, Christopher Charles Morrow, James Robert Winton, Gabriel Ioan GIURGIU
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Patent number: 10850440Abstract: This invention relates to a roofing, cladding, or siding module, comprising an underlapping region extending from a head edge of the module and an exposed region extending from a foot edge of the module. The length of the foot edge defining the length of the module. The underlapping region is adapted to be substantially covered by the exposed region of an adjacent or overlapping module when installed on a building surface. The module is formed of at least one layer of extruded material. The layer so formed comprises at least 40% w/w filler and/or reinforcement, and one or more polymer(s).Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Zinniatek LimitedInventors: Samuel Gwynn Buckingham, John Wason McKee, Andrew Leo Haynes, James Robert Winton
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Publication number: 20170362830Abstract: This invention relates to a roofing, cladding, or siding module, comprising an underlapping region extending from a head edge of the module and an exposed region extending from a foot edge of the module. The length of the foot edge defining the length of the module. The underlapping region is adapted to be substantially covered by the exposed region of an adjacent or overlapping module when installed on a building surface. The module is formed of at least one layer of extruded material. The layer so formed comprises at least 40% w/w filler and/or reinforcement, and one or more polymer(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: December 21, 2017Applicant: Zinniatek LimitedInventors: Samuel Gwynn Buckingham, John Wason McKee, Andrew Leo Haynes, James Robert Winton
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Publication number: 20170233587Abstract: Disclosed is a multilayer coating for a substrate such as a photovoltaic module or cell having flame retardant capability, the coating comprising two or more carrier or polymer layers, wherein at least one layer of the two or more carrier or polymer layers is a layer comprising a halogenated material and at least one other layer of the two or more carrier or polymer layers comprises at least one synergist. Also disclosed are substrates coated with the coating, a method of coating a substrate, and a method of manufacturing the coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2015Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Zinniatek LimitedInventors: John Wason McKee, James Robert Winton
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Patent number: 5035940Abstract: The invention is an article formed of a metal substrate with a protective, weather-resistant, transparent film overlying the surface of the metal substrate. The film is formed of a polymer that contains vinylidene fluoride and which imparts weather resistant properties to the workpiece. An adhesive layer is positioned between the protective film and the metal substrate and bonds the protective film to the metal substrate. The adhesive layer comprises an acrylic resin adhesive and a zircoaluminate adhesion promoter which enhances the bond between metals such as aluminum and the vinylidene fluoride containing polymer.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1988Date of Patent: July 30, 1991Assignee: Rexham CorporationInventors: Robert A. Winton, Eugene F. Christie
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Patent number: 4943680Abstract: A flexible decorative sheet material for use in surfacing automobile body panels and the like is disclosed. The sheet material is characterized by having the appearance of a glossy base coat/clear coat automotive paint finish. The material comprises a substantially transparent outer layer, and a pigmented coating on the undersurface of the outer layer which is visible therethrough. The pigmented coating preferably has reflective flakes uniformly distributed therein to impart to the sheet material the appearance of a base coat/clear coat paint finish. Also disclosed are shaped articles which have such sheet materials adhered to one side thereof, and a method for making such sheet materials.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1990Date of Patent: July 24, 1990Assignee: Rexham CorporationInventors: Thomas M. Ellison, Robert A. Winton
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Patent number: 4931324Abstract: A flexible decorative sheet material for use in surfacing automobile body panels and the like is disclosed. The sheet material is characterized by having the appearance of a glossy base coat/clear coat automotive paint finish. The material comprises a substantially transparent outer layer, and a pigmented coating on the undersurface of the outer layer which is visible therethrough. The pigmented coating preferably has reflective flakes uniformly distributed therein to impart to the sheet material the appearance of a base coat/clear coat paint finish. Also disclosed are shaped articles which have such sheet materials adhered to one side thereof, and a method for making such sheet materials.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1988Date of Patent: June 5, 1990Assignee: Rexham CorporationInventors: Thomas M. Ellison, Robert A. Winton
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Patent number: 4810540Abstract: A flexible decorative sheet material for use in surfacing automobile body panels and the like is disclosed. The sheet material is characterized by having the appearance of a base coat/clear coat paint finish. The material comprises a substantially transparent outer layer, and a pigmented coating on the undersurface of the outer layer which is visible therethrough. The pigmented coating preferably has reflective flakes uniformly distributed therein to impart to the sheet material the appearance of a base coat/clear coat paint finish. Also disclosed are shaped articles which have such sheet materials adhered to one side therof, and a method for making such sheet materials.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1986Date of Patent: March 7, 1989Assignee: Rexham CorporationInventors: Thomas M. Ellison, Robert A. Winton
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Patent number: RE35739Abstract: A flexible decorative sheet material for use in surfacing automobile body panels and the like is disclosed. The sheet material is characterized by having the appearance of a base coat/clear coat paint finish. The material comprises a substantially transparent outer layer, and a pigmented coating on the undersurface of the outer layer which is visible therethrough. The pigmented coating preferably has reflective flakes uniformly distributed therein to impart to the sheet material the appearance of a base coat/clear coat paint finish. Also disclosed are shaped articles which have such sheet materials adhered to one side thereof, and a method for making such sheet materials.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1994Date of Patent: February 24, 1998Assignee: Rexam Industries Corp.Inventors: Thomas M. Ellison, Robert A. Winton