Patents by Inventor Thomas Huddle

Thomas Huddle 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: 10722860
    Abstract: A mixing reactor for precipitating nanoparticles by mixing a precursor fluid with a second fluid at a higher temperature than the precursor fluid. The reactor comprises: a first fluid conduit with an inlet region configured to receive a flow of the precursor fluid, and an outlet region configured to output a mixed flow; and a second fluid conduit configured to receive a flow of the second fluid. The second fluid conduit extends into the first fluid conduit in a direction substantially perpendicular to the flow within the first fluid conduit, and has an opening for introducing the second fluid into the first fluid conduit. Related processes for producing nanoparticles are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: The University of Nottingham
    Inventors: Edward Lester, Thomas Huddle
  • Publication number: 20190275493
    Abstract: A mixing reactor for precipitating nanoparticles by mixing a precursor fluid with a second fluid at a higher temperature than the precursor fluid. The reactor comprises: a first fluid conduit with an inlet region configured to receive a flow of the precursor fluid, and an outlet region configured to output a mixed flow; and a second fluid conduit configured to receive a flow of the second fluid. The second fluid conduit extends into the first fluid conduit in a direction substantially perpendicular to the flow within the first fluid conduit, and has an opening for introducing the second fluid into the first fluid conduit. Related processes for producing nanoparticles are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Edward Lester, Thomas Huddle
  • Patent number: 10406499
    Abstract: A mixing reactor (1), the reactor comprising a body (2) having a first inlet (3), a second inlet (5) and an outlet (4), in which there is an inner passage (6) through the body (2) from the first inlet (3) at a first end (12) of the body (2) to the outlet (4) at a second end of the body (2) along a length of the body (2), the inner passage (6) having a side wall (17) along the length, and an outer passage (7) closer to a surface (14) of the body (2) than the inner passage (6), the outer passage (7) running from the second inlet (5) at the second end, travelling through the body (2) along the length and meeting the inner passage (6) at a junction (11) at the first end, the outer passage (7) joining the inner passage (6) through the side wall (17) at the junction (11). Such a mixing reactor can be used for producing particles such as nanoparticles or Metal-Organic frameworks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: The University of Nottingham
    Inventors: Edward Lester, Thomas Huddle
  • Publication number: 20150367318
    Abstract: A mixing reactor (10) for precipitating nanoparticles by mixing a precursor fluid with a second fluid at a higher temperature than the precursor fluid. The reactor comprises: a first fluid conduit (1) with an inlet region (3) configured to receive a flow of the precursor fluid, and an outlet region (4) configured to output a mixed flow; and a second fluid conduit (2) configured to receive a flow of the second fluid. The second fluid conduit (2) extends into the first fluid conduit (1) in a direction substantially perpendicular to the flow within the first fluid conduit, and has an opening (5) for introducing the second fluid into the first fluid conduit. Related processes for producing nanoparticles are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Edward Lester, Thomas Huddle
  • Patent number: 7422270
    Abstract: Several embodiments of sidewall assemblies having side posts and plastic liners affixed to an outer side sheet of a van or trailer. The liners have edges extending in contacting relationship with the edge portions of the side posts in connected relationship. Protuberances and foam material extend between the plastic liners and the side sheet for added strength. Slots may be provided in the posts for securement purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Great Dane Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Wolfgang Graaff, Thomas Huddle
  • Publication number: 20070290522
    Abstract: Several embodiments of sidewall assemblies having side posts and plastic liners affixed to an outer side sheet of a van or trailer. The liners have edges extending in contacting relationship with the edge portions of the side posts in connected relationship. Protuberances and foam material extend between the plastic liners and the side sheet for added strength. Slots may be provided in the posts for securement purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Wolfgang Graaff, Thomas Huddle
  • Patent number: 7258391
    Abstract: Several embodiments of sidewall assemblies having side posts and plastic liners affixed to an outer side sheet of a van or trailer. The liners have edges extending in contacting relationship with the edge portions of the side posts in connected relationship. Protuberances and foam material extend between the plastic liners and the side sheet for added strength. Slots may be provided in the posts for securement purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Inventors: Wolfgang Graaff, Thomas Huddle
  • Publication number: 20060071507
    Abstract: Several embodiments of sidewall assemblies having side posts and plastic liners affixed to an outer side sheet of a van or trailer. The liners have edges extending in contacting relationship with the edge portions of the side posts in connected relationship. Protuberances and foam material extend between the plastic liners and the side sheet for added strength. Slots may be provided in the posts for securement purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Wolfgang Graaff, Thomas Huddle
  • Patent number: 7011358
    Abstract: Several embodiments of sidewall assemblies having side posts and plastic liners affixed to an outer side sheet of a van or trailer. The liners have edges extending in contacting relationship with the edge portions of the side posts in connected relationship. Protuberances and foam material extend between the plastic liners and the side sheet for added strength. Slots may be provided in the posts for securement purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Great Dane Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Wolfgang Graaff, Thomas Huddle
  • Publication number: 20040217625
    Abstract: Several embodiments of sidewall assemblies having side posts and plastic liners affixed to an outer side sheet of a van or trailer. The liners have edges extending in contacting relationship with the edge portions of the side posts in connected relationship. Protuberances and foam material extend between the plastic liners and the side sheet for added strength. Slots may be provided in the posts for securement purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Wolfgang Graaff, Thomas Huddle
  • Patent number: 6652010
    Abstract: A rear impact guard assembly for trailers for absorbing the energy of a rear impact from another vehicle including a pair of tubular vertical guards having a lower tubular horizontal tube mounted at their lower ends. The upper ends of the vertical guards are attached to a horizontal beam, which in turn is affixed to longitudinally extending side rails. The vertical guards are removably affixed to the horizontal beam and respectively removable affixed to the slide rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Great Dane Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Thomas Huddle, Timothy C. Gossett, Raymond D. Fox
  • Patent number: 6607237
    Abstract: Several embodiments of sidewall assemblies having side posts and plastic liners affixed to an outer side sheet of a van or trailer. The liners have edges extending in contacting relationship with the edge portions of the side posts in connected relationship. Protuberances and foam material extend between the plastic liners and the side sheet for added strength. Slots may be provided in the posts for securement purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Great Dane Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Wolfgang Graaff, Thomas Huddle
  • Publication number: 20030071486
    Abstract: Several embodiments of sidewall assemblies having side posts and plastic liners affixed to an outer side sheet of a van or trailer. The liners have edges extending in contacting relationship with the edge portions of the side posts in connected relationship. Protuberances and foam material extend between the plastic liners and the side sheet for added strength. Slots may be provided in the posts for securement purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Wolfgang Graaff, Thomas Huddle