Patents by Inventor William Hawker
William Hawker 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: 11667534Abstract: The present invention relates to bioavailable (which may also be referred to as plant available) silicon, such as in the form of a concentrate or solid, and processes for producing and using bioavailable silicon.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: AGRIPOWER AUSTRALIA LIMITEDInventors: Regan Crooks, William Hawker, Darcy O'Brien
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Publication number: 20230001313Abstract: The invention relates to a motion generator comprising an end effector which moves relative to a surface, the end effector being moved by at least six actuation mechanisms, in which each actuation mechanism comprises an elongate tensioned member connected at one of its ends to the end effector, whereby the end effector is suspended above the surface by the tensioned members, and at the other of its ends to an associated rocker of the same actuation mechanism, whereby the rocker is mounted to be pivotable about an axis which is fixed relative to the surface, and in which, when a rocker is actuated, the associated tensioned member and the end effector are moved. The invention also relates to motion systems and simulators comprising such motion generators, as well as to methods of operation and production.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Ashley William Hawker WARNE
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Patent number: 11538353Abstract: This invention relates inter alia to a motion generator which comprises: an end effector; a stationary support having a base; at least one first tensile member, and at least six second tensile members, wherein each of the at least one first tensile member and the at least six second tensile members comprises a elastic element and each of which tensile members being attached at one end thereof to the end effector and being attached at the other end thereof to the stationary support; in which each tensile member applies a tensile force between the end effector and the stationary support, and in which each one of the at least six tensile members is independently adjustably tensioned by an actuator fixed to the stationary support which acts on the tensile member at a point along its length between the end effector and the elastic element, wherein the actuator acts to change the tension in the part of the tensile member between the end effector and the actuator in order to affect the forces and moments applied toType: GrantFiled: July 5, 2019Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: DYNISMA LTD.Inventor: Ashley William Hawker Warne
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Publication number: 20220355191Abstract: This invention relates to motion generators comprising: an end effector, a stationary support, a first set of elastic elements interconnecting the end effector and the stationary support; a set of tensile members; in which the end effector is supported within the stationary support by the elastic elements; and a set of actuators in which the motion generator further comprises at least six rockers each rocker being pivotally mounted at one end thereof on the stationary support, and each rocker having a free end; the set of tensile members comprising: at least six elongate tensile members, each elongate tensile member having one end connected to a rocker and the other end connected to one of a second set of elastic elements which are fixed; a set of connecting elements connecting each rocker to the end effector and in which each one of the set of tensile members is independently adjustably tensioned by an associated actuator to move the free end of the rocker, which rocker movement causes movement of a connecteType: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventor: Ashley William Hawker Warne
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Publication number: 20220254268Abstract: This invention relates to a three degree of freedom motion generator for moving a payload above the surface, the motion generator comprising a rotatable platform arranged for rotation on a circular guide above the surface, at least three linear guides extending ray-wise above the surface from a centre, each linear guide having a linear guide carriage moveable thereon, a peripheral guide carriage pivotally mounted on each linear guide carriage about the periphery of the rotatable platform, and a plurality of actuators, whereby at least one actuator may be operated to exert a force between a peripheral guide carriage on the circular guide and the rotatable platform. Other aspects include a motion system, and vehicle driving simulators including such a motion generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2020Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Ashley William Hawker WARNE, Matthew Peter BELL, Daniel Charmbury WARD, John Paul DEAN
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Publication number: 20220215771Abstract: According to a first aspect of the invention there is provided a motion generator comprising an effector for applying forces, moments and movements to a payload relative to a surface connected to one or more elongate rigid struts, each strut being connected at one end thereof by a first joint to the effector and being connected at its other end by a second joint to an associated rocker, the rocker having a pivot axis, such that movement of a rocker about the pivot axis leads to movement of the effector, and forces applied to an associated rocker lead to forces being applied to the effector, in which the movement of a rocker and forces applied by the rocker are controlled by an actuator, the actuator being in the form of an elongate belt, cable, rope drive, or linear motor arranged to apply a force to a point on an associated rocker away from the pivot axis of the rocker.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2020Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Ashley William Hawker WARNE, Matthew Peter BELL, Daniel Charmbury WARD
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Patent number: 11369868Abstract: This invention relates to motion generators comprising: an end effector, a stationary support, a first set of elastic elements interconnecting the end effector and the stationary support; a set of tensile members; in which the end effector is supported within the stationary support by the elastic elements; and a set of actuators in which the motion generator further comprises at least six rockers each rocker being pivotally mounted at one end thereof on the stationary support, and each rocker having a free end; the set of tensile members comprising: at least six elongate tensile members, each elongate tensile member having one end connected to a rocker and the other end connected to one of a second set of elastic elements which are fixed; a set of connecting elements connecting each rocker to the end effector and in which each one of the set of tensile members is independently adjustably tensioned by an associated actuator to move the free end of the rocker, which rocker movement causes movement of a connecteType: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: DYNISMA LTD.Inventor: Ashley William Hawker Warne
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Publication number: 20220180765Abstract: This invention relates to the field of motion systems especially for simulating motion such as driving or flying. In particular, though not exclusively, the invention relates to motion generators, and to systems including such motion generators, and to methods of using motion generators and motion systems for example as vehicle simulators.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventor: Ashley William Hawker Warne
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Publication number: 20210380423Abstract: The present invention relates to bioavailable (which may also be referred to as plant available) silicon, such as in the form of a concentrate or solid, and processes for producing and using bioavailable silicon.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2019Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Regan CROOKS, William HAWKER, Darcy O'BRIEN
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Publication number: 20210268369Abstract: This invention relates to motion generators comprising: an end effector, a stationary support, a first set of elastic elements interconnecting the end effector and the stationary support; a set of tensile members; in which the end effector is supported within the stationary support by the elastic elements; and a set of actuators in which the motion generator further comprises at least six rockers each rocker being pivotally mounted at one end thereof on the stationary support, and each rocker having a free end; the set of tensile members comprising: at least six elongate tensile members, each elongate tensile member having one end connected to a rocker and the other end connected to one of a second set of elastic elements which are fixed; a set of connecting elements connecting each rocker to the end effector and in which each one of the set of tensile members is independently adjustably tensioned by an associated actuator to move the free end of the rocker, which rocker movement causes movement of a connecteType: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2019Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventor: Ashley William Hawker Warne
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Publication number: 20210158719Abstract: This invention relates inter alia to a motion generator which comprises: an end effector; a stationary support having a base; at least one first tensile member, and at least six second tensile members, wherein each of the at least one first tensile member and the at least six second tensile members comprises a elastic element and each of which tensile members being attached at one end thereof to the end effector and being attached at the other end thereof to the stationary support; in which each tensile member applies a tensile force between the end effector and the stationary support, and in which each one of the at least six tensile members is independently adjustably tensioned by an actuator fixed to the stationary support which acts on the tensile member at a point along its length between the end effector and the elastic element, wherein the actuator acts to change the tension in the part of the tensile member between the end effector and the actuator in order to affect the forces and moments applied toType: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2019Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventor: Ashley William Hawker Warne
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Patent number: 10662503Abstract: A method of selectively leaching a metal such as nickel from an ore or ore processing intermediate comprising the metal and cobalt. The ore or ore processing intermediate is contacted with an acidic leach solution comprising an amount of an oxidising agent sufficient to oxidise a major portion of the cobalt to thereby cause it to be stabilised in the solid phase while a major portion of the metal is dissolved for subsequent recovery.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLANDInventors: James Vaughan, William Hawker
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Publication number: 20160355906Abstract: A method of selectively leaching a metal such as nickel from an ore or ore processing intermediate comprising the metal and cobalt. The ore or ore processing intermediate is contacted with an acidic leach solution comprising an amount of an oxidising agent sufficient to oxidise a major portion of the cobalt to thereby cause it to be stabilised in the solid phase while a major portion of the metal is dissolved for subsequent recovery.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: James VAUGHAN, William HAWKER
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Publication number: 20160304988Abstract: A method of processing a copper-containing source material is provided whereby an aqueous acidic leach solution of the copper-containing source material is formed and then contacted with a pH increasing agent to thereby cause the precipitation of a copper-containing intermediate. The copper-containing intermediate can then be collected and exposed to a high temperature treatment, such as would be encountered in smelter or converter operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2014Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: James VAUGHAN, William HAWKER, Peter HAYES, Evgueni JAK
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Patent number: 9447480Abstract: A method of selectively leaching a metal such as nickel from an ore or ore processing intermediate comprising the metal and cobalt. The ore or ore processing intermediate is contacted with an acidic leach solution comprising an amount of an oxidising agent sufficient to oxidise a major portion of the cobalt to thereby cause it to be stabilised in the solid phase while a major portion of the metal is dissolved for subsequent recovery.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: The University of QueenslandInventors: James Vaughan, William Hawker
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Publication number: 20140023572Abstract: A method of selectively leaching a metal such as nickel from an ore or ore processing intermediate comprising the metal and cobalt. The ore or ore processing intermediate is contacted with an acidic leach solution comprising an amount of an oxidising agent sufficient to oxidise a major portion of the cobalt to thereby cause it to be stabilised in the solid phase while a major portion of the metal is dissolved for subsequent recovery.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLANDInventors: James Vaughan, William Hawker