Wilkinson, CA
Brian Wilkinson, Kirkland CA
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20100206297 | MODULAR TRANSPIRED SOLAR AIR COLLECTOR - A solar air heating module provides heated air to a ventilation system. The solar air heating module includes a collector for heating and drawing in outside air and a housing. The collector includes an absorber plate for absorbing incident sunlight and includes a plurality of perforations therethrough. The perforations are distributed across the absorber plate for allowing passage of air into the collector. The collector also includes a collector tray mounted behind the absorber plate. The collector tray includes an output for allowing the passage of air out of the collector. The collector tray is spaced from the absorber plate to define a cavity therebetween in which air can to flow towards the output. The housing is mounted to the collector tray and forms a plenum therewith for receiving air from the output. The plenum is at a lower pressure than that of the outside air. The plenum is connected to the ventilation system. A plurality of modules may be combined to form a system. | 08-19-2010 |
20120132259 | COLLECTOR MODULE FOR A SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEM - A solar thermal system for transporting air is provided. The solar thermal system comprises a backpass collector having collector modules which transport air in parallel. Each collector module includes an intake channel, an air intake, a return channel, a connector connecting the intake channel to the return channel, and an absorber surface for absorbing energy. The solar thermal system also comprises a plenum for receiving air in parallel from each return channel. The plenum has a receiving face which includes a plurality of alternating openings and closures, where each opening is aligned with a respective return channel and each closure is aligned with a respective intake channel. For each collector module, the outside air is drawn into the intake channel, is conveyed out of the intake channel and into the return channel by the connector, and passes from the return channel into the plenum. | 05-31-2012 |
David P. Wilkinson, North Vancouver CA
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20080248365 | Flow Control Apparatus and Method for Fuel Cell Flow Fields - An adjustable flow field and flow regulation method for an electrochemical device such as field preferably includes a plurality of flow paths between an inlet and an outlet and a plurality of microvalves for regulating fluid flow through the flow paths in response to changes in the operating states of the fuel cell, such as changes in power output or temperature. For example, adjustment of the microvalves may restrict the number of flow paths through which fluid is flowing to alter the effective active area and current density of the flow field. The valves may be selectively opened or closed, either entirely or partially, to maintain a minimum pressure drop between the inlet and outlet. Alternatively or additionally, adjustment of the valves may alter the direction of fluid flow through at least some of the flow paths. The invention improves the stability of the fuel cell in low power and low reactant stoichiometry operating states without significantly increasing the complexity of the system or increasing parasitic loads. For example, the invention may improve water management in low power modes and avoid related performance problems such as low current density failures and voltage oscillations. The invention may also help reduce the cost and complexity of the system power electronics. | 10-09-2008 |
20090053575 | SUPPORTED CATALYSTS FOR THE ANODE OF A VOLTAGE REVERSAL TOLERANT FUEL CELL - In a solid polymer fuel cell series, various circumstances can result in a fuel cell being driven into voltage reversal. For instance, cell voltage reversal can occur if that cell receives an inadequate supply of fuel. In order to pass current, reactions other than fuel oxidation may take place at the fuel cell anode, including water electrolysis and oxidation of anode components. The latter may result in significant degradation of the anode, particularly if the anode employs a carbon black supported catalyst. Such fuel cells can be made more tolerant to cell reversal by using higher catalyst loading or coverage on the anode catalyst support or a more oxidation resistant anode catalyst support, such as a more graphitic carbon or Ti | 02-26-2009 |
20090214765 | Fuel Cell Anode Structures For Voltage Reversal Tolerance - A voltage reversal tolerant fuel cell anode structure that includes a gas diffusion layer is prepared by a method that comprises: (a) applying to the gas diffusion layer a first carbon component comprising a sacrificial carbon component having substantially no resistance to corrosion during cell reversal at fuel cell operating temperatures, and (b) applying to the gas diffusion layer a second carbon component. The first carbon material has a BET surface area of at least 350 m | 08-27-2009 |
20100151354 | Membraneless Fuel Cell And Method Of Operating Same - A direct fuel cell comprises a cathode comprising electroactive catalyst material; and an anode assembly comprising an anode having a porous layer and electroactive catalyst material in the porous layer. The electrode characteristics of the anode assembly are selected so that fuel supplied to the anode is reacted within the anode so that cross-over from the anode to the cathode does not have more than a 10% negative effect on voltage or a 25 mV voltage loss when at peak power and steady state conditions. The anode and cathode each have a first major surface facing each other in non-electrical contact and without a microporous separator or ion exchange membrane therebetween. | 06-17-2010 |
20110269039 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VARIABLE POWER CONDITIONS IN A FUEL CELL - A fuel cell comprises an anode having an inner face and an outer face fluidly communicable with a fuel; a cathode having an inner face ionically communicable with and physically separated from the anode inner face, and having an outer face fluidly communicable with an oxidant; and at least one movable guard movable over at least one of the anode outer face, cathode outer face, anode inner face, and cathode inner face. The guard has a structure sufficient to block at least part of one or more of the anode's communication with the fuel, the cathode's communication with the oxidant, and the ionic communication between the anode and cathode thereby reducing a maximum potential active area of the fuel cell to an effective active area of the fuel cell. | 11-03-2011 |
20110291676 | Sensor for Measuring the Concentration of a Solvent or Solute in a Mixed Solution System - The invention described relates to an apparatus and method for measuring the concentration of a low molecular weight alcohol, in an aqueous liquid feed solution, comprising a first sensor including a hydrophilic capillary tube having an inner diameter, being disposed between two electrodes to form a first capacitor, a second sensor including a hydrophobic capillary tube having the same inner diameter as a capillary tube of the first sensor; said hydrophobic capillary tube having a hydrophobic coating on the inner diameter, being disposed between two electrodes to form a second capacitor, wherein the first hydrophilic and second hydrophobic sensors are dipped to the same depth in the aqueous solution to measure the solution concentration, means for measuring the capacitance of the two capacitors, and control means including a control circuit driven by a computer, wherein the difference in capacitance between the two capacitors is a measure of the concentration of the solution, independent of the depth of dipping of the two capacitors in the aqueous solution. In another embodiment, a single hydrophilic sensor is employed. | 12-01-2011 |
Kathryn Wilkinson, Mississauga CA
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20150261197 | Method and apparatus for growing life forms under remote influence - A remote site has an associated state monitoring sub-system for monitoring environmental conditions of a remote site. A local site has an associated state generating sub-system for setting environmental conditions for life forms at the local site. A communication link connects the sub-systems. In response, to monitoring the state of an environmental condition at the remote site, a corresponding environmental condition is generated at the local site which depends on the monitored state. | 09-17-2015 |
Lydia Wilkinson, Etobicoke CA
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20150261197 | Method and apparatus for growing life forms under remote influence - A remote site has an associated state monitoring sub-system for monitoring environmental conditions of a remote site. A local site has an associated state generating sub-system for setting environmental conditions for life forms at the local site. A communication link connects the sub-systems. In response, to monitoring the state of an environmental condition at the remote site, a corresponding environmental condition is generated at the local site which depends on the monitored state. | 09-17-2015 |
Richard Allen Wilkinson, Windsor CA
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20090194194 | Improperly secured fuel cap indication system - The Improperly Secured Fuel Cap Indication System works by having a mini limit switch(es) on the inside of the fuel tank opening. The switch will be pressing against the fuel cap in a strategic location(s) preferably near the locking mechanism(s) inside the tank opening. This will help protect it from the gas pump nozzle when filling up and ensure a proper seal of the cap. The mini switch will always be in the closed position and once the open position is engaged when the cap is removed, it will immediately activate the warning light and subsequent chimes inside the vehicle to alert the driver. The system is designed to prevent unnecessary and costly trips to the service bay saving the manufacturer and customer time and money. | 08-06-2009 |
Robert James Wilkinson, Toronto CA
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20130148861 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VIDEO PROCESSING - A system and method for processing video is disclosed. The method includes receiving video of an area; determining a movement profile for each of a plurality of movable objects in the video; determining an interest-rating for each movable object of the plurality of movable objects based on a correlation between the movement profile of that object and a template; and identifying a sub-portion of the video based upon the interest-ratings. | 06-13-2013 |
Sean D. Wilkinson, Brockville CA
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20080222871 | SCRUBBER - A method for assembling tool having a housing into which a motor assembly and a battery assembly are inserted. A circuit board can be employed to electrically connecting the battery assembly to the motor assembly even if the battery assembly and the motor assembly are not disposed in an in-line configuration. The circuit board can include a switch that can be employed to selectively operate the tool. | 09-18-2008 |
Stuart Wilkinson, Mississauga CA
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20140313227 | SYSTEM FOR CREATING A COMPOSITE IMAGE AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH - A system includes a video device for capturing, at a viewing time, a first video image corresponding to a foundation scene at a setting, the foundation scene viewed at the viewing time from a vantage position. A memory stores a library of image data including media generated at a time prior to the viewing time. A vantage position monitor tracks the vantage position and generating vantage position of a human viewer. A digital video data controller selects from the image data in the library, at the viewing time and based on the vantage position data, a plurality of second images corresponding to a modifying scene at the setting, the modifying scene further corresponding to the vantage position. A combiner combines the first video image and the plurality of second images to create a composite image for display. | 10-23-2014 |
Stuart Leslie Wilkinson, Mississauga CA
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20100128121 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING AND VIEWING COMBINED IMAGES - A method and system for displaying a composite video image to a human viewer has a sub-system associated with a video camera to monitor position, viewing direction or depth of focus of the camera when positioned at a setting to view a modification scene at a recording time. A video recording of an image of the modification scene is made and stored. At a viewing time subsequent to the recording time, a viewer at the setting perceives an image of a foundation scene and a vantage position monitor sub-system associated with the viewer is used to monitor vantage position data related to the viewer's present vantage position at the time of perceives the foundation scene. Modification image data is selected and accessed from memory, the accessed data depending on the monitored vantage position data. The image data corresponding to the foundation scene and the modification scene are combined as a composite image and displayed to the viewer at the subsequent time. | 05-27-2010 |
20100221963 | VEHICLE - A vehicle for movement relative to a medium, the vehicle comprising a base, and a carriage mounted on the base for supporting a human operator, the carriage mounted for forward and rearward movement relative to the base upon being driven by bipedal movement of the operator, a thrust mechanism operable to develop vehicle thrust by transmitting a force to the medium upon bipedally driven rearward movement of the carriage and a force mechanism operable to apply a force to the base upon bipedally driven forward movement of the carriage. | 09-02-2010 |
Wes Wilkinson, Innisfil CA
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20120317852 | ROTATABLE BANNER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A rotatable banner support assembly comprises upper and lower plates spaced by at least one spacing fastener and each defining a passage for circumscribing a support member, a plurality of brackets mounted on one of the upper and lower plates to frictionally engage the support member at least one of the brackets being radially adjustable, and a rotatable annular disc disposed between the upper and lower plates and circumscribing the at least one spacing fastener, the rotatable disc configured to retain a banner arm. | 12-20-2012 |
20150075045 | ROTATABLE BANNER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - A rotatable banner support assembly comprises upper and lower plates spaced by at least one spacing fastener and each defining a passage for circumscribing a support member, a plurality of brackets mounted on one of the upper and lower plates to frictionally engage the support member at least one of the brackets being radially adjustable, and a rotatable annular disc disposed between the upper and lower plates and circumscribing the at least one spacing fastener, the rotatable disc configured to retain a banner arm. | 03-19-2015 |
William Wilkinson, Surrey CA
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20110196582 | VEHICULAR STORED ENERGY PROCESSOR - A ground engaging work vehicle including a frame, a plurality of tractive elements, a movable extension, a hydraulic fluid using attachment, a hydraulic fluid pump and an accumulator. The plurality of tractive elements are coupled to the frame. The tractive elements engage the ground. The movable extension is connected to the frame. The hydraulic fluid using attachment is coupled to the movable extension. The hydraulic fluid pump is selectively fluidly coupled to the attachment. The accumulator is selectively fluidly coupled to the attachment dependent upon at least one fluid flow requirement of the attachment. | 08-11-2011 |
William Mark Wilkinson, Surrey CA
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20080202636 | Log Deflector With Removable Accessory Portion and Associated Method - A forestry work machine comprises a carrier and a log deflector for deflecting away from the carrier a log held by the forestry work machine. The log deflector comprises a base portion attached to a side of the carrier and an accessory portion projecting laterally outwardly from and removably attached to the base portion. An associated method is disclosed. | 08-28-2008 |
William T. Wilkinson, Toronto CA
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20110140325 | ENERGY TRANSMISSION CONTROL MOUNT - An energy transmission control mount comprises a carrier having a first major surface, an opposite second major surface and an aperture provided therein. Channels are provided adjacent opposite ends of the first surface. Vibration dampening material is provided on the carrier. The vibration dampening material substantially lines the channels and the aperture and extends over at least a portion of the second surface. | 06-16-2011 |