John Douglas
John Douglas Corsan, Abbotsford CA
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20110028296 | BOWL STRUCTURE FOR A CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR - A centrifuge concentrator bowl has feed deposited onto a base of the bowl and includes a plurality of recesses at axially spaced positions along a peripheral wall of the bowl. The peripheral wall is formed of a rigid metal skeleton frame of rings and upstanding support members on which is molded a urethane liner material to form an integral structure with the rings located at ribs between the recesses. A fluidization water injection system includes an outer container on the bowl, which also acts as a clamping assembly and a plurality of liquid entry openings through the peripheral wall at the base of the recesses allowing flexing of the peripheral wall in response to changes in pressure in the fluidizing liquid. The bowl is formed of separate sections defined by a bottom concave base section and the cast skeleton wall all clamped together to allow replacement of the separate parts. | 02-03-2011 |
John Douglas D'Atre, Vancouver, WA US
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20120169259 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POWER CONVERSION - A method and system for a commutation control circuit are provided. The system includes an integrating voltage counter electrically coupled to an electrical power bus, wherein the integrating voltage counter is configured to integrate over time a voltage signal received from the power bus and to generate a trigger signal when the integrated voltage signal equals a predetermined count. The system also includes a plurality of transistor pairs configured to receive a trigger signal generated by the integrating voltage counter and electrically coupled to respective windings of a motor. | 07-05-2012 |
20140268960 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POWER CONVERSION - A method and system for a control circuit are provided. The circuit includes an integrating counter coupled to a process wherein the integrating counter is configured to integrate over time a process parameter signal received from the process and to generate a trigger signal when the integrated signal equals a predetermined count. The control circuit also includes a transition controller electrically coupled to a respective control element and configured to receive the trigger signal generated by the integrating counter. | 09-18-2014 |
John Douglas Davis, South San Francisco, CA US
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20130344085 | ANTI-PCSK9 ANTIBODIES, FORMULATIONS, DOSING, AND METHODS OF USE - The invention provides anti-PCSK9 antibodies, formulations, dosing regimens, and methods of using the same. | 12-26-2013 |
John Douglas Jickling, Oakville CA
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20150218721 | ELECTROLYTIC CATHODE ASSEMBLY WITH PROTECTIVE COVERING AND INJECTED SEAL - An electrolytic cathode assembly includes an electrically conductive hanger bar, a deposition plate attached along an upper end to the hanger bar to define a joint, and a protective covering generally surrounding the hanger bar and a portion of an upper end of the deposition plate so as to substantially enclose the joint. The protective covering may be die formed from bending a sheet of material. A corrosion resistant material is injected into a channel between the protective covering and the hanger bar to form a substantially continuous seal extending around the hanger bar, thereby to at least hinder fluid flow into the protective covering. | 08-06-2015 |
John Douglas Jickling, Oakville, CA US
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20130327639 | ELECTROLYTIC CATHODE ASSEMBLIES WITH HOLLOW HANGER BAR - An electrolytic cathode assembly includes a hollow hanger bar, and a deposition plate including an upper edge attached to the hanger bar. The hanger bar can be formed substantially of copper. At least one supporting element can be configured to support the hanger bar. The supporting element(s) can be internally disposed within the hanger bar, and can extend partially between bar ends of the hanger bar. The supporting element(s) can include first and second supporting elements, with each disposed adjacent to a respective one of the bar ends. The hanger bar can include an overhanging portion, and the supporting element(s) can be at least partially disposed within the overhanging portion. The supporting element(s) can include an inward end that is offset inwardly relative to the plate edges of the deposition plate. | 12-12-2013 |
John Douglas Malucky, Batavia, OH US
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20130082079 | Holster with swappable inserts - This is holster that uses interchangeable inserts mounted to a chassis. These different interchangeable inserts are molded to the specific firearm model or device that will be carried to achieve maximum fit, security and ease of use. The inserts have a standardized mounting and are attached to a base chassis that also has a standardized mounting to allow the user to obtain maximum flexibility by easily converting the holster to carry a diverse array of pistol models, tools, or other devices. | 04-04-2013 |
John Douglas Mcginn, Cambridge CA
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20130039154 | REMOTE CONTROL OF A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFOR - A portable electronic device provides audio output, such as from a media player application controllable by an ultrasonic remote control signal. Audio processing circuitry, which is normally configured to process audio signals in the human audible range, is configured by a controller to operate in an ultrasonic signal processing mode to detect an ultrasonic control signal, such as generated by a specialized headset. Such a configuration permits the portable electronic device to process ultrasonic control signals using native audio processing circuitry, without the need to add expensive hardware. The ultrasonic signal processing mode is initiated in response to a detected ultrasonic signal processing condition, such as detection of an active media player application or other application software or system software having an audio output function. | 02-14-2013 |
20130093465 | ASYMMETRICAL BUS KEEPER - Various embodiments are described herein for an asymmetrical bus keeper circuit that provides asymmetrical drive towards one logic level. The asymmetrical bus keeper circuit comprises a first inverter stage having an input node and an output node, an asymmetrical inverter stage having an input node and an output node and a feedback stage with an input node and an output node. The input node of the asymmetrical inverter stage is connected to the output node of the first inverter stage. The input node of the feedback stage connected to the output node of the asymmetrical inverter stage and the output node of the feedback stage connected to the input node of the first inverter stage. The asymmetrical stage provides asymmetrical drive towards one logic level. | 04-18-2013 |
20130285703 | ASYMMETRICAL BUS KEEPER - Various embodiments are described herein for an asymmetrical bus keeper circuit that provides asymmetrical drive towards one logic level. The asymmetrical bus keeper circuit comprises a first inverter stage having an input node and an output node, an asymmetrical inverter stage having an input node and an output node and a feedback stage with an input node and an output node. The input node of the asymmetrical inverter stage is connected to the output node of the first inverter stage. The input node of the feedback stage connected to the output node of the asymmetrical inverter stage and the output node of the feedback stage connected to the input node of the first inverter stage. The asymmetrical stage provides asymmetrical drive towards one logic level. | 10-31-2013 |
20140241130 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOW POWER DETECTION OF MESSAGES FROM AN AUDIO ACCESSORY - According to one aspect, an electronic device adapted to be controlled by an audio accessory. The electronic device includes at least one resonator. Each resonator is tuned to respond to a particular frequency that corresponds to a particular message generated by the audio accessory. When the particular message is received, the corresponding resonator resonates to generate an output signal that controls the electronic device. | 08-28-2014 |
John Douglas Mcginn, Waterloo CA
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20120140957 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING AN ACCESSSORY - A system for controlling an electronic device, including an accessory coupled to the device having a control interface for receiving at least one input and a tone generator, the accessory configured to, in response to an input, generate a corresponding control tone using the tone generator, and send the control tone and a calibration sequence to the device. The device is operable to receive the calibration sequence and control tone. The device includes a zero-crossing detector operable to determine at least one of the start or ending of each of the calibration sequence and the control tone and having a circuit operable to determine the periods of the calibration sequence and the control tone based on the zero-crossing detector output. | 06-07-2012 |
John Douglas Pink, Calgary CA
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20090041632 | Air Purifier System and Method - The invention provides an air purification system and method for combining filtration, ultraviolet irradiation, and photocatalysis, in an annular geometry that maximizes the photocatalytic efficiency of the ultraviolet light in the deactivation of microbes and the photocatalysis of volatile compounds. | 02-12-2009 |
20090145855 | Water Purifier System and Method - The invention provides a water purification system and method for combining ultraviolet germicidal irradiation and photocatalysis in a helical reactor geometry that maximizes both the photocatalytic efficiency and the germicidal dosage of the ultraviolet irradiation in deactivation of microbes and the destruction of contaminant organic compounds. | 06-11-2009 |
John Douglas Pruit, Parker, CO US
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20100308557 | Heat Shield for Motorcycle with Driver Footboards - A motorcycle heat shield arranged to be mounted above the between a motorcycle rider's footboard and the exhaust pipe. The heat shield is attachable to the motorcycle using the motorcycle axis bolt used to connect the footboard support arm and footboard. | 12-09-2010 |
John Douglas Smith, Lake Buena Vista, FL US
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20150161833 | INTELLIGENT ACCESS CONTROL FOR AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES TO SUPPORT MAINTENANCE AND TESTING - A method for controlling an amusement park ride to provide safe access for maintenance and testing. The method includes first determining a location of an access control key and then second determining whether the determined location is within a control space. The method includes, when the access control key is in the control space, operating a machine of the park ride in a first operating mode. When outside the control space, the method includes operating the machine in a second operating mode. The second operating mode may include disabling the machine. The method may further include, after the operating the machine in the second operating mode, repeating the first determining of the location of the access control key, third determining whether the determined location is within a predefined safe space, and, when the access control key is within the predefined safe space operating the machine in a third operating mode. | 06-11-2015 |
John Douglas Tolland, Cambridge GB
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20100312331 | POLYMER COATINGS ON MEDICAL DEVICES - A medical device, for example a stent, has a surface which in use contacts body tissue, wherein said surface has on it a biocompatible coating layer comprising a polymer having covalently bound allyl-terminated pendent groups, said pendent groups comprising a moiety selected from -0-CH | 12-09-2010 |
John Douglas Tolmar, C/l Olivera ES
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20090308942 | Thermanator Thermal Insulation Retrofit Panel - A heating system for heating an interior room may include a radiator member for generating heat, a wall member being positioned in a space relationship to the radiator member and a panel member being positioned between the radiator member and the wall member. The panel member may include an attachment member to attach the panel member to the wall member, and the panel member may include an inclined surface. The panel member may include a horizontal surface, and the panel member may include an inclined surface and a horizontal surface. The inclined surface may extend to an edge of the horizontal surface, and the panel member may include a substantially flat back surface. The attachment member may be a layer of adhesive, and the attachment member may substantially cover a back surface of the panel member. The attachment member may only cover a portion of the back surface of the panel member. The panel member may encapsulate air for insulation. | 12-17-2009 |
John Douglas Tolmer, C/l 'Olivera ES
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20090289125 | Thermanator Radiator - A heating system for heating an interior room may include a radiator member for generating heat, a wall member being positioned in a space relationship to the radiator member; and a panel member being positioned between the radiator member and the wall member. The panel member may include an inclined surface, and the panel member may include a horizontal surface. The inclined surface may extend to an edge of the horizontal surface, and the panel member may include a substantially flat back surface. The panel member may be attached to the wall member by a first attachment device, and the panel member may be attached to the radiator member by a second attachment device. The second attachment device may be a hook device, and the second attachment device may detachably connect the radiator member to the panel member. | 11-26-2009 |
20100237056 | Thermal Insulation Energy Saver Device - A heating system for heating an interior room may include a radiator member for generating heat, a wall member being positioned in a space relationship to the radiator member and a device member being positioned between the radiator member and the wall member. The device member will have two inner radiant barriers of silver aluminized material protected by paint or lamination. The device member may include an attachment member to attach the device member to the wall member, and the device member may include an inclined surface. The device member may include a horizontal surface, and the device member may include an inclined surface and a horizontal surface. The inclined surface may extend to an edge of the horizontal surface, and the device member may include a substantially flat back surface. The attachment member may be a layer of adhesive, and the attachment member may cover the perimeter of the back surface of the device member. The attachment member may only cover a portion of the back surface of the panel member. The device member may encapsulate air for insulation. | 09-23-2010 |
John Douglas Tursell, White Lake Township, MI US
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20120173046 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DECREASING VEHICLE SPEED FROM A REMOTE LOCATION - A control system for a vehicle includes a communication module and a vehicle stop module. The communication module receives a command from a vehicle services provider (VSP) to decrease a speed of the vehicle to a desired speed, wherein the VSP is located remotely with respect to the vehicle. In response to the received command, the vehicle stop module decreases the speed of the vehicle to the desired speed by controlling at least one of a transmission, an electronic parking brake, and electronically assisted brakes. | 07-05-2012 |
John Douglas Usborne, Delta CA
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20130157157 | FUEL CELL-VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method for operating a fuel cell system includes electrically coupling a fuel cell stack to an energy storage device and an electrical demand by a load device. A controller is coupled to the fuel cell stack, the energy storage device, and the load device via a communications connection. The controller obtains information relative to an operation of at least one of the fuel cell stack and the energy storage device and the controller controls an operation of the load device based on the information. | 06-20-2013 |