Patents by Inventor Tom Clark

Tom Clark 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: 20240287642
    Abstract: The present application provides a process comprising: i) providing a body of metal ore, ii) contacting the body of metal ore with a microbial lixiviant comprising one or more populations of microorganisms, iii) measuring at least one parameter indicative of function of the one or more populations of microorganisms, and iv) adjusting one or more process variables in response to the measured parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Stephan Christel, Tom Clark, Marny Reakes, Jayme Feyhl-Buska, Jillian Ayers, Colbey Denvin
  • Patent number: 10238195
    Abstract: A luggage apparatus is described. The luggage apparatus comprises a body portion and a stabilizing mechanism, the stabilizing mechanism being movable with respect to the body portion from a stowed position to a deployed position. With the stabilizing mechanism in the deployed position, the body portion can be tilted from an upright position to an inclined position, in the inclined position the stabilizing mechanism at least partially supporting the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventors: Tamar Clarke, Tom Clarke
  • Patent number: 10212999
    Abstract: A luggage apparatus is described. The luggage apparatus comprises an apparatus body having a moveable portion and a fixed portion, the moveable portion being movable with respect to the fixed portion between a deployed position and a stowed position. In the deployed position, a moveable portion surface and a fixed portion surface are arranged to define a seat for a child and in the stowed position, the moveable and fixed portion surfaces are substantially contained within the luggage apparatus body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Inventors: Tamar Clarke, Tom Clarke
  • Publication number: 20150075933
    Abstract: A luggage apparatus is described. The luggage apparatus comprises an apparatus body having a moveable portion and a fixed portion, the moveable portion being movable with respect to the fixed portion between a deployed position and a stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Tamar Clarke, Tom Clarke
  • Patent number: 8052746
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a balloon expandable stent mounted on a balloon catheter, the entire assembly being overcoated with a coherent polymer coating, which is preferably substantially continuous over the circumference and, more preferably, axial length of the stem on the balloon. The polymer coating improves retention of the stent on the balloon during delivery and does not adversely effect the deployment characteristics, nor the balloon failure characteristics. The product is made by mounting the stent on the balloon and coating the assembly with a liquid coating composition containing a suitable polymer followed by curing of the coating. The polymer is biocompatible and preferably crosslinkable in the coating composition, and crosslinked in the final product. A suitable polymer is formed from monomers including a zwitterionic, preferably a phosphoryl choline, group, and monomers including a trialkoxysilyl group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Biocompatibles Limited
    Inventors: Peter William Stratford, Alistair Stewart Taylor, Vincent James O'Byrne, John Tom Clarke, Denis Dominic Healy
  • Patent number: 7810789
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a generally rectangular base with two longitudinal containment lips and two semi-arcuate lips on the front and rear for the containment and display of motorcycles or similar vehicles. The apparatus is uniquely suited to hold and display motorcycles or similar vehicles in an aesthetically pleasing manner while also containing and fluid leaks or spillage that may occur during the storage or display. A pair of adjustable stands holding the vehicle. Each stand can be selectively raised and fixed in a vertical position and adjusted to hold the vehicle. The stands can be lowered to the surface when not in use or removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Inventor: Tom Clark
  • Patent number: 7794775
    Abstract: The present invention relate to a balloon expandable stent mounted on a balloon catheter, the entire assembly being overcoated with a coherent polymer coating, which is preferably substantially continuous over the circumference and, more preferably, axial length of the stent on the balloon. The polymer coating improves retention of the stent on the balloon during delivery and does not adversely effect the deployment characteristics, nor the balloon failure characteristics. The product is made by mounting the stent on the balloon and coating the assembly with a liquid coating composition containing a suitable polymer followed by curing of the coating. The polymer is biocompatible and preferably crosslinkable in the coating composition, and crosslinked in the final product. A suitable polymer is formed from monomers including a zwitterionic, preferably a phosphoryl choline, group, and monomers including a trialkoxysilyl group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Biocompatibles Limited
    Inventors: Peter William Stratford, Alistair Stewart Taylor, Vincent James O'Byrne, John Tom Clarke, Denis Dominic Healy
  • Patent number: 7306625
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a balloon expandable stent mounted on a balloon catheter, the entire assembly being overcoated with a coherent polymer coating, which is preferably substantially continuous over the circumference and, more preferably, axial length of the stent on the balloon. The polymer coating improves retention of the stent on the balloon during delivery and does not adversely effect the deployment characteristics, nor the balloon failure characteristics. The product is made by mounting the stent on the balloon and coating the assembly with a liquid coating composition containing a suitable polymer followed by curing of the coating. The polymer is biocompatible and preferably crosslinkable in the coating composition, and crosslinked in the final product. A suitable polymer is formed from monomers including a zwitterionic, preferably a phosphoryl choline, group, and monomers including a trialkoxysilyl group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Peter William Stratford, Alistair Stewart Taylor, Vincent James O'Byrne, John Tom Clarke, Denis Dominic Healy
  • Patent number: 7168948
    Abstract: A candle topper fits onto containerized candles, such as scented candles within a cylindrical apothecary jar, not only serving to enhance efficient combustion and add a decorative finish thereto, but also directing exhaust gases as a convective motive force to spin a fan. Thereby, hanging ornaments enhance the entertaining value of the candle topper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Soy Basics LLC
    Inventors: James Richard Swearingen, Tom Clark
  • Patent number: 6984105
    Abstract: Vane actuating apparatus for adjusting the angle of incidence of a set of variable angle vanes in a gas turbine engine comprises a plurality of vane actuator levers attached at one end to a respective vane and at the other end to an actuation arrangement for moving the vanes in unison. Each lever has an interlocking connection arrangement for pivotally connecting the lever with respect to its respective vane in such a way that the lever is capable of being attached and detached from the vane at a first angular position, and retained in interlocking engagement for pivotal movement at a second angular position or range of positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce PLC
    Inventors: Tom Clark, Gareth Holland, Paul Mansi, Christopher Todd
  • Publication number: 20050130054
    Abstract: Disclosed are wax based inks for phase change/hot melt inkjet printing or thermal transfer printing applications. Also disclosed are waxes useful for toners for use in electrostatographic printing applications. Both materials are prepared using a wax having a narrow melting range. The narrow melting range of the wax reduces energy requirements in printing applications. The use of the waxes also promotes release for high speed printing and especially promotes fast drying in wax based ink applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Xiaoying Yuan, Paul Hanna, John Shelley, William Cottom, David Truong, Tom Clark
  • Publication number: 20050106361
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a generally rectangular base with two longitudinal containment lips and two semi-arcuate lips on the front and rear for the containment and display of motorcycles or similar vehicles. The apparatus is uniquely suited to hold and display motorcycles or similar vehicles in an aesthetically pleasing manner while also containing and fluid leaks or spillage that may occur during the storage or display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventor: Tom Clark
  • Publication number: 20040265760
    Abstract: A candle topper fits onto containerized candles, such as scented candles within a cylindrical apothecary jar, not only serving to enhance efficient combustion and add a decorative finish thereto, but also directing exhaust gases as a convective motive force to spin a fan. Thereby, hanging ornaments enhance the entertaining value of the candle topper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: Soy Basics, LLC
    Inventors: James Richard Swearingen, Tom Clark
  • Publication number: 20040238667
    Abstract: A yarn unwinding device is disclosed that consist of a base having a central raised portion there that has an upstanding central rod embedded therein. A hollow crochet spindle is rotatably received over the upstanding rod. The crochet needle has a pointed top and has a circular flange located at the bottom. In addition, there is a wider circular washer received over the needle and rests on the bottom flange. A skein of wound yarn is received over the top of the needle and rests on the circular washer at the bottom of the needle. The yarn is withdrawn laterally from the skein with only a limited resistance while unwinding during the process of knitting, embroidering or crocheting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Tom Clark
  • Publication number: 20040202537
    Abstract: Vane actuating apparatus for adjusting the angle of incidence of a set of variable angle vanes in a gas turbine engine comprises a plurality of vane actuator levers attached at one end to a respective vane and at the other end to actuation means for moving the vanes in unison. Each lever has an interlocking connection means for pivotally connecting the lever with respect to its respective vane in such a way that the lever is capable of being attached and detached from the vane at a first angular position, and retained in interlocking engagement for pivotal movement at a second angular position or range of positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE plc
    Inventors: Tom Clark, Gareth Holland, Paul Mansi, Christopher Todd
  • Patent number: 6607805
    Abstract: The invention is a rubber or plastic mat with four sidewalls for collecting the grease drippings from a conventional barbecue grill. The mat is placed on the ground and the grill is simply rolled onto the mat. Specially shaped grease barriers allow the wheels of the grill to be rolled over them to place the grill over the center of the mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Inventor: Tom Clark
  • Patent number: 5649874
    Abstract: A transparent sphere comprised of a hardened polymeric resin has an insert provided therein. The sphere is prepared such that there is no air gap between the polymeric resin and the insert. The insert is sized to provide an apparent size of the insert which appears to be substantially the same as the diameter of the sphere and to maintain the structural integrity of the sphere under normal conditions of use of the sphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Assignee: Marble Vision Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Headford, Ilse Treurnicht, Tony Redpath, Tom Clarke
  • Patent number: 5095761
    Abstract: A Coriolis-type mass flow meter for use in sanitary applications. A pair of sensing tubes have their ends rigidly mounted within bores formed within identical inlet and outlet fixtures. The ends of the tubes fit snugly within the bores and are ends brought out flush with the ends of the bores. The flush ends of the tubes are secured to the bores by means of welding. An annular flange is formed about the flush tube ends of the inlet and outlet fixtures to allow easy assembly and removal of the mass flow meter from its associated fluid flow pipeline or conduit. The inlet and outlet fixtures and tubes preferably are formed from a non-reactive, weldable material such as stainless steel. The mounting arrangement of the tubes within the bores of the inlet and outlet fixtures makes it easy to secure the tube ends to the fixtures by means of welding in a readily accessible location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Assignee: Schlumberger Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. Nortz, W. Tom Clark
  • Patent number: D483224
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventor: Tom Clark
  • Patent number: D809301
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Inventors: Tamar Clarke, Tom Clarke