Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Morgan
Thomas R. Morgan 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: 8077547Abstract: The disclosure identifies method and apparatus for seismic exploration which may be used to provide improved positioning of land-based seismic sources in an array. Also described are methods which make use of the improved positioning to allow, in some examples, improved direction or distribution of the energy beam resulting from actuation of the sources. Some methods make use of the described techniques to steer the energy beam; and in some cases at each source or a distribution location, multiple shots will be taken to distribute the beam in multiple orientations relative to the central source point.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2008Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Providence Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Morgan, James C. Manatt
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Publication number: 20100080081Abstract: The disclosure identifies method and apparatus for seismic exploration which may be used to provide improved positioning of land-based seismic sources in an array. Also described are methods which make use of the improved positioning to allow, in some examples, improved direction or distribution of the energy beam resulting from actuation of the sources. Some methods make use of the described techniques to steer the energy beam; and in some cases at each source or a distribution location, multiple shots will be taken to distribute the beam in multiple orientations relative to the central source point.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: Providence technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Morgan, James C. Manatt
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Patent number: 6245009Abstract: A wearable life support system integrates an antigravity compensation apparatus for providing counter-pressures on the human body in response to antigravity conditions with an environmental defense apparatus for providing operational conditions to a human within the life support system. A filtration apparatus removes harmful conditions from breathable gas provided to a human within the system. A temperature control apparatus maintains operational conditions to a human within system. A vision maintenance and protection apparatus is kept clear through use of a demisting apparatus that prevents visual distortion of a visor covering the human visual field. The Demisting apparatus is integratable with a wearable life support system that provides environmental defense and/or antigravity compensation to the human user. A portable environmental apparatus provides ground and back-up life sustaining conditions to a human within wearable life support systems.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air ForceInventors: Thomas W. Travis, Thomas R. Morgan, Richard White, Yasu Tai Chen, Robert S. Hoskins
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Patent number: 5537686Abstract: A new extended coverage anti-G suit combines a new continuous lower body pressure bladder with a nonextensible outer covering. The continuous lower body pressure bladder includes an abdominal bladder section and a pair of wrap-around leg bladder sections. Each leg bladder sections overlaps slightly at the inseam. A trouser-shaped nonextensible outer covering covers the pressure bladder and restrains its expansion when the pressure bladder is inflated. A pair of pressure socks worn between regular socks and boots interconnects with the pressure bladder.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 1994Date of Patent: July 23, 1996Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air ForceInventors: Robert W. Krutz, Jr., Grady L. Ripley, Robert E. Simpson, Ronald C. Hill, Thomas W. Travis, Thomas R. Morgan, John W. Burns
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Patent number: 4756899Abstract: A process for manufacturing high purity anhydrous hydrogen fluoride (HF) having low levels of arsenic impurity by contacting anhydrous hydrogen fluoride product, or an intermediate product obtained during the manufacture of HF, with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of a catalyst which comprises effective amounts of molybdenum or an inorganic molybdenum compound and a phosphate compound. The volatile trivalent arsenic impurity in the anhydrous hydrogen fluoride is oxidized to a non-volatile pentavalent arsenic compound and the resultant mixture is distilled to recover high purity anhydrous hydrogen fluoride with reduced levels of arsenic impurity. In one embodiment, an oxidizing agent such as nitric acid or a nitrate salt is added to the reaction mixture to oxidize organic contaminants.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1987Date of Patent: July 12, 1988Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.Inventors: Theodore J. Jenczewski, Robert L. Sturtevant, Thomas R. Morgan, Barry J. Boghean, Donald C. Butt
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Patent number: 4680169Abstract: An improved process for reducing ammonium ion concentration in an ammonium ion-containing, acidic liquor is provided. The process includes the essential step of reacting ammonium ion with a persulfate.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1985Date of Patent: July 14, 1987Assignee: Allied CorporationInventor: Thomas R. Morgan
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Patent number: 4342035Abstract: A reflector antenna comprising a reflector system, and a feed system, for instance a log-periodic feed system, the phase center of which moves with frequency, for illuminating the reflector system to produce a substantially focussed antenna beam. To compensate for frequency variations in the position of the phase-center of the feed system, the reflector system includes a frequency dependent reflector the effective surface of reflection of which varies with frequency to cause the focus of the reflector system to move with the phase-center of the feed system. A number of different forms of suitable frequency dependent reflectors are described, employing composite arrangements frequency selective mesh or grid reflector elements, or arrays of reflecting horns or wedges.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1979Date of Patent: July 27, 1982Assignee: The Secretary of State for Defence in Her Britannic Majesty's Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandInventors: Iain Anderson, Ralph Benjamin, Thomas R. Morgan
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Patent number: 4294243Abstract: The invention provides a nose occlusion facility on respirators of the type in which a hood and visor combination envelops the head of a wearer and carries an oronasal mask for supplying respiratory gas to the wearer. The nose occlusion facility is manually operable and comprises a lever device mounted on the exterior of the visor and associated with arms operative to pinch the wearer's nose in the region of the lobes thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1978Date of Patent: October 13, 1981Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air ForceInventors: John Ernsting, Thomas R. Morgan, Leonard F. W. Palmer, Alfred J. Rivers, Stephen M. Robson
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Patent number: 4244925Abstract: A method for producing alkali metal chromates by a single roast of chrome ores without the use of calcium oxide is disclosed. A double roast embodiment is also contemplated for obtainment of enhanced yields. The pollution and hygiene problems associated with the use of lime are substantially eliminated and only negligible amounts of alumina are found in the product chromate liquors without employing steps previously thought necessary. These advantages are achieved by controlling (1) the Bichromate Equivalent: aluminum oxide ratio in the mix, (2) the amount of alkali metal salts added to the mix, (3) the roasting time, (4) the composition and alkalinity of the liquor used for leaching the roast, and (5) the temperature employed. Recovery of vanadium values from the alkali metal chromate liquors is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1979Date of Patent: January 13, 1981Assignee: Allied Chemical CorporationInventors: Somanahalli N. Subbanna, Thomas R. Morgan, Douglas G. Frick
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Patent number: 4162295Abstract: A method for producing alkali metal chromates by double roasting chrome ores without the use of alkaline earths is disclosed. The pollution and hygiene problems associated with the use of lime are substantially eliminated and only negligible amounts of alumina are found in the product chromate liquors without employing steps previously thought necessary. These advantages are achieved by controlling (1) the Bichromate Equivalent: aluminum oxide ratio in the mix, (2) the amount of alkali metal salts added to the mix, (3) the roasting time, (4) the composition and alkalinity of the liquor used for leaching the roast, and (5) the temperature employed, in both roasts.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1977Date of Patent: July 24, 1979Assignee: Allied Chemical CorporationInventors: Somanahalli N. Subbanna, Thomas R. Morgan, Douglas G. Frick
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Patent number: RE31424Abstract: The invention provides a nose occlusion facility on respirators of the type in which a hood and visor combination envelops the head of a wearer and carries an oronasal mask for supplying respiratory gas to the wearer. The nose occlusion facility is manually operable and comprises a lever device mounted on the exterior of the visor and associated with arms operative to pinch the wearer's nose in the region of the lobes thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1982Date of Patent: October 25, 1983Assignees: The Secretary of State for Defence in Her Britannic Majesty's Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air ForceInventors: John Ernsting, Thomas R. Morgan, Leonard F. W. Palmer, Alfred J. Rivers, Stephen M. Robson