Patents by Inventor Scott Maxwell
Scott Maxwell 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).
-
Publication number: 20170143010Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a powdered porous product from at least one starting powdery and/or viscous product, characterised in that it comprises the continuous following steps without exposing the product to open air: a) preparing the starting product in order to make it viscous; b) in a thermo-mechanical machine (10) for continuously realising transport and/or mixing functions of viscous products or dry-material rich products, lowering the viscosity of the viscous product without changing its dry-material content, by intimate mixing with a gas injected into the processing machine (10) and simultaneously initiating the porosity in the viscous product; c) continuously with the processing machine (10), statically or dynamically intensifying the intimate mixture of the viscous product with a gas in order to obtain an aerated and porous mass; and d), dividing said mass in order to obtain aerated and porous particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Daniel Durand, Jean-Marie Bouvier, Gilles Maller, Scott Maxwell, Stewart Stevenson, Steven Roberts, Alain Brisset
-
Patent number: 9542513Abstract: The disclosure contains descriptions of various methods and systems for accelerating the execution of a virtual prototype simulation. Acceleration may be achieved, for example, by providing two or more redundant virtual communication paths for access made by virtual models of a virtual prototype of a hardware design to provide for both accelerated access transactions and time-accurate access transactions. A model having such redundant virtual communication paths is referred to herein as a “multimode model.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2013Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: ARM LIMITEDInventors: Brian Scott Sylvester, William Neifert, Joseph Tatham, Matt Grasse, Ronald Scott Maxwell
-
Patent number: 8632103Abstract: A lock for a cam-and-groove coupler comprises a collar member positionable around the cam-and-groove coupler. The collar member comprises at least first and second wall portions. The first wall portion is positionable adjacent the first lever arm of the cam-and-groove coupler to prevent movement of the first lever arm to an unsecured position. The second wall portion is positionable adjacent a second lever arm of the cam-and-groove coupler to prevent movement of the second lever arm to the unsecured position. The lock further comprises at least one projection extending inwardly from the collar member and configured to engage the cam-and-groove coupler to prevent the collar member from sliding off of the cam-and-groove coupler. At least one securing member is coupled to the collar member and configured to releasably secure the collar member around the cam-and-groove-coupler.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Parrish Enterprises, Ltd.Inventors: Paul Brian Fahie, Blair John Pike, Michael Stanley Parsons, Paul Maxwell Smith, Scott Maxwell Pike
-
Patent number: 8146503Abstract: A linear charge system (100) for applying a destructive explosive charge to a barrier structure; said system comprising a charge carrier (101) and an explosive charge element (120) assembled within said charge carrier (101); said explosive charge element (120) adapted to effect a directed explosive charge for the penetration of a said barrier in which a tamping fluid forms at least a portion of a penetrating agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Rapid Entry Pty LimitedInventors: Chris John Murray, Scott Maxwell Allman
-
Patent number: 7979900Abstract: A method and system for logging into and providing access to multiple computer systems via the Internet or other communications network using a single authenticating process (e.g. username and password).Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2002Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Alphawolf Consulting, Inc.Inventors: Mason L. Ham, Ajay Bhatnager, Scott Maxwell
-
Publication number: 20100314868Abstract: A lock for a cam-and-groove coupler comprises a collar member positionable around the cam-and-groove coupler. The collar member comprises at least first and second wall portions. The first wall portion is positionable adjacent the first lever arm of the cam-and-groove coupler to prevent movement of the first lever arm to an unsecured position. The second wall portion is positionable adjacent a second lever arm of the cam-and-groove coupler to prevent movement of the second lever arm to the unsecured position. The lock further comprises at least one projection extending inwardly from the collar member and configured to engage the cam-and-groove coupler to prevent the collar member from sliding off of the cam-and-groove coupler. At least one securing member is coupled to the collar member and configured to releasably secure the collar member around the cam-and-groove-coupler.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2008Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Paul Brian Fahie, Blair John Pike, Michael Stanley Parsons, Paul Maxwell Smith, Scott Maxwell Pike
-
Publication number: 20100104718Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a powdered porous product from at least one starting powdery and/or viscous product, characterised in that it comprises the continuous following steps without exposing the product to open air: a) preparing the starting product in order to make it viscous; b) in a thermo-mechanical machine (10) for continuously realising transport and/or mixing functions of viscous products or dry-material rich products, lowering the viscosity of the viscous product without changing its dry-material content, by intimate mixing with a gas injected into the processing machine (10) and simultaneously initiating the porosity in the viscous product; c) continuously with the processing machine (10), statically or dynamically intensifying the intimate mixture of the viscous product with a gas in order to obtain an aerated and porous mass; and d), dividing said mass in order to obtain aerated and porous particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2007Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: CLEXTRALInventors: Daniel Durand, Jean-Marie Bouvier, Gilles Maller, Scott Maxwell, Stewart Stevenson, Steven Roberts, Alain Brisset
-
Publication number: 20090301334Abstract: A linear charge system (100) for applying a destructive explosive charge to a barrier structure; said system comprising a charge carrier (101) and an explosive charge element (120) assembled within said charge carrier (101); said explosive charge element (120) adapted to effect a directed explosive charge for the penetration of a said barrier in which a tamping fluid forms at least a portion of a penetrating agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Inventors: Chris John Murray, Scott Maxwell Allman
-
Publication number: 20060205285Abstract: An electromechanical connector for use between a power source such as a battery and a device requiring the power such as an automotive electrical system. In some embodiments, the connector includes a radius electrical contact constituting a primary electrical current path, and a band clamp with a slotted band constituting a secondary current path, and a worm drive adjustment assembly for symmetrically tighten the connector to the battery post. A kit is described having an electrical-contact conductor with a concave surface conforming to a battery post, and a band clamp to symmetrically compress the conductor against the post. Some embodiments provide a conductor that conforms to an outer portion of the post, and includes a band clamp mechanism with a band fixed at a non-moving end to the conductor, and at an opposite slotted end interfacing to a worm screw held against the conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Marian Maxwell, Scott Maxwell, Raymond Draggie, Charles Lemaire
-
Publication number: 20060033908Abstract: A borescopic device and an associated method are provided that permit the controlled movement of the object under test both angularly and along several different axes, such that the object including its internal surfaces, can be thoroughly inspected in a controlled fashion. The borescopic device includes an adjustable holder assembly for holding an object, a borescopic imaging system including one or more probes for capturing an image of at least one surface of the object, and a monitoring system for determining the position of an image captured by the borescopic imaging system relative to the object. The adjustable holder assembly also includes one or more position indicators for providing the monitoring system with indications of the position of the object, both angularly and in at least two linear directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2004Publication date: February 16, 2006Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Raymond Draggie, Scott Maxwell, William Whisler
-
Publication number: 20060021654Abstract: A temperature controlled hydraulic fluid supply circuit (12) includes a first hydraulic fluid reservoir (18), that has an initial hydraulic fluid (20), and a temperature controlled housing (45). A second hydraulic fluid reservoir (26) is fluidically coupled to the first hydraulic fluid reservoir (18), resides within the temperature controlled housing (45), and has a controlled hydraulic fluid (14) that is supplied to a test device (16). A circulation device (60) circulates a temperature altering fluid (62) through the temperature controlled housing (45) and adjusts the temperature of the controlled hydraulic fluid (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2004Publication date: February 2, 2006Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Scott Maxwell, Dale Smith, Marcus Topp
-
Publication number: 20050211460Abstract: The present invention provides a method, apparatus and means to address the problem of attempting to utilize two large power plugs with transformers, converters and/or 90 degree plugs simultaneously with one duplex power receptacle. This invention discloses a duplex power receptacle in a ground-up and ground-down configuration, such that two conventional large three prong power plugs with transformers, converters and/or 90 degree plugs can be used simultaneously. This configuration can be utilized while still maintaining many of characteristics of the conventional duplex power receptacles such as the left and right orientation of the neutral and hot conducting busses. By maintaining the characteristics of the conventional duplex power receptacle one knowledgeable in the art can install this invention without having to be retrained in a method of installation and a conventional wall outlet box and cover plate will accommodate this invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventors: Raymond Draggie, Scott Maxwell, Marian Maxwell, Charles Lemaire
-
Publication number: 20050106952Abstract: An electromechanical connector for use between a power source such as a battery and a device requiring the power such as an automotive electrical system. In some embodiments, the connector includes a radius electrical contact constituting a primary electrical current path, and a band clamp with a slotted band constituting a secondary current path, and a worm drive adjustment assembly for symmetrically tighten the connector to the battery post. A kit is described having an electrical-contact conductor with a concave surface conforming to a battery post, and a band clamp to symmetrically compress the conductor against the post. Some embodiments provide a conductor that conforms to an outer portion of the post, and includes a band clamp mechanism with a band fixed at a non-moving end to the conductor, and at an opposite slotted end interfacing to a worm screw held against the conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2004Publication date: May 19, 2005Inventors: Scott Maxwell, Raymond Draggie, Marian Maxwell, Charles Lemaire
-
Publication number: 20050012504Abstract: An apparatus for testing a switch is provided that permits the performance of a switch to be reliably tested and to precisely determine a host of parameters that collectively define the performance of the switch. The apparatus includes a stage upon which the switch is mounted. The apparatus also includes an actuator for actuating the switch and a positioning device, such as a micrometer, for controllably positioning at least one of the actuator and the stage such that the actuator actuates the switch. The apparatus may also include a measurement device for monitoring the electrical condition of the switch as its state is altered. For example, the measurement device may monitor a measure representative of the electrical resistance such as voltage drop across at least two contacts of the switch. Additionally, the measurement device may monitor travel of at least one of the actuator and the stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2003Publication date: January 20, 2005Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Raymond Draggie, Scott Maxwell, James Murphy
-
Patent number: 6792604Abstract: Provided are a method, computer program product and data processing apparatus for recovery from interprocess communication failures, the method comprising: in response to an initiator process requesting interprocess communication (IPC) with a responder process via an IPC link, recognizing if the initiator process does not have the expected write control of the IPC link and setting an indicator. A process other than the initiator process checks the indicator (such as after a timeout, or periodically) and, if the indicator has been set, notifies the initiator process to take control. This method avoids potential stalemate situations in which neither the initiator nor the responder process can take control, without reliance on mutex locks for every exchange of data and control.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2000Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Andrew Ian Hickson, Richard Scott Maxwell, Timothy Steven Raff, David Ware
-
Publication number: 20040158743Abstract: A method and system for logging into and providing access to multiple computer systems via the Internet or other communications network using a single authenticating process (e.g. username and password).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: Mason L Ham, Ajay Bhatnager, Scott Maxwell
-
Patent number: 6306036Abstract: A computer program displays a virtual environment and a character in the virtual environment. The character includes a body and a replaceable head. Player control signals from an input device control replacement of the character's replaceable head and other character actions in the virtual environment. The computer program may attribute play characteristics to the character based on the head in place on the character at a given time. These characteristics may be thematically consistent with the displayed appearance of the head in place. The program may allow a player to select a set of character heads for use with the character. The program may allow the player to collect heads from the virtual environment and store the collected heads for use. The program may offer communication with other connected computer systems facilitating a multi-player or on-line interact hosted game.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1998Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: VIS InteractiveInventors: Patrick Burns, Stewart Lindsay Clark, Kirk Mitchell Ewing, Robert Graham, Malcolm Scott Maxwell, Christiaan Richard David van der Kuyl
-
Patent number: D576726Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2006Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Inventor: Jefferson Scott Maxwell
-
Patent number: PP21159Abstract: A new cultivar of Buxus microphylla ‘Gregem’, characterized by its small evergreen leaves, its dense compact growth habit, its vigorous growth rate, its hardiness to U.S.D.A Zone 5, and its ease of propagation by softwood cuttings.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Greenleaf Nursery CompanyInventors: Rodrigo Moreno, Scott Maxwell
-
Patent number: PP21168Abstract: A new cultivar of Ilex vomitoria, ‘Gremicr’, characterized by its small evergreen leaves, its dwarf and compact growth habit, its slow growth rate, its ability to be readily propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings and its cold hardiness to U.S.D.A. Zone 7.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Greenleaf Nursery CompanyInventors: Leon Macha, Scott Maxwell