Patents by Inventor Darryl John Best
Darryl John Best 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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Publication number: 20220249258Abstract: The invention relates to an automated hand, such as a prosthetic hand. In one form, the automated hand may be fluid compatible. In one form, the automated hand may comprise features to reduce the risk of harm to motors and/or other sensitive components of the hand when subject to an impact. In one form, the hand may comprise a wrist joint configured to allow the hand to curl and flex and/or to rotate. In one form, one or more digits of the hand may be individually controlled. In one form the hand may include a thumb rotation locking mechanism. In one form the hand may be provided with removable grip plates. In one form, the hand may be configured for use as a training hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: 5th Element LimitedInventors: Mathew James JURY, David Neil LOVEGROVE, Ross Hughan DAWSON, Oliver Charles Graham JACKSON-HILL, Darryl John BEST, Jonathan David LOWY
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Patent number: 11351042Abstract: The invention relates to an automated hand, such as a prosthetic hand. In one form, the automated hand may be fluid compatible. In one form, the automated hand may comprise features to reduce the risk of harm to motors and/or other sensitive components of the hand when subject to an impact. In one form, the hand may comprise a wrist joint configured to allow the hand to curl and flex and/or to rotate. In one form, one or more digits of the hand may be individually controlled. In one form the hand may include a thumb rotation locking mechanism. In one form the hand may be provided with removable grip plates. In one form, the hand may be configured for use as a training hand.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: 5th Element LimitedInventors: Mathew James Jury, David Neil Lovegrove, Ross Hughan Dawson, Oliver Charles Graham Jackson-Hill, Darryl John Best, Jonathan David Lowy
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Publication number: 20180036145Abstract: The invention relates to an automated hand, such as a prosthetic hand. In one form, the automated hand may be fluid compatible. In one form, the automated hand may comprise features to reduce the risk of harm to motors and/or other sensitive components of the hand when subject to an impact. In one form, the hand may comprise a wrist joint configured to allow the hand to curl and flex and/or to rotate. In one form, one or more digits of the hand may be individually controlled. In one form the hand may include a thumb rotation locking mechanism. In one form the hand may be provided with removable grip plates. In one form, the hand may be configured for use as a training hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Mathew James JURY, David Neil LOVEGROVE, Ross Hughan DAWSON, Oliver Charles Graham JACKSON-HILL, Darryl John BEST, Jonathan David LOWY
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Publication number: 20160030796Abstract: Exercise equipment comprising a grippable handle at which said exercise equipment can be lifted by a user, and at least one docking assembly connected to the grippable handle. The docking assembly has opposing arms that define a slot in which at least one weight plate can be removably mounted. At least one locking member is located on the docking assembly to capture and/or lock at one weight plate to the docking assembly once received in the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: David Neil Lovegrove, Darryl John Best, William Davies, Tyrone David Low
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Patent number: 9138610Abstract: Exercise equipment comprising a grippable handle at which said exercise equipment can be lifted by a user, and at least one docking assembly connected to the grippable handle. The docking assembly has opposing arms that define a slot in which at least one weight plate can be removably mounted. At least one locking member is located on the docking assembly to capture and/or lock at one weight plate to the docking assembly once received in the slot.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2011Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Les Mills International LimitedInventors: David Neil Lovegrove, Darryl John Best, William Davies, Tyrone David Low
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Patent number: 9103815Abstract: An apparatus (100) for testing electrical activity from a biological tissue sample comprises a body (1) provided with a well (4), stimulating means (8) for stimulating a sample located in the well (4), and detecting means (9) for detecting electrical activity in the sample. In one embodiment the apparatus has a fluid inlet means (10) and a fluid outlet means (16) in fluid communication with the well (4). The inlet means (10) comprises an electrically conductive conduit (11A) which is in fluid contact with a fluid flowing, in use, though the outlet means (16). In some embodiments the apparatus is provided with an electrically conductive member (19) which is in electrical contact with a fluid contained, in use, in at least one of the well (4), inlet means (10) and outlet means (16). The stimulating means (8) and detecting means (9) are engaged with the body (1) by a gripping means (32) which comprises an electrically conductive gripping member (36). Related methods and apparatus are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Kerr Scientific Instruments LimitedInventors: David Lovegrove, Douglas Steven Kerr, David James Haughey, Michael Paul Ronayne, Darryl John Best
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Publication number: 20130184129Abstract: Exercise equipment comprising a grippable handle at which said exercise equipment can be lifted by a user, and at least one docking assembly connected to the grippable handle. The docking assembly has opposing arms that define a slot in which at least one weight plate can be removably mounted. At least one locking member is located on the docking assembly to capture and/or lock at one weight plate to the docking assembly once received in the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2011Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: LES MILLS INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventors: David Neil Lovegrove, Darryl John Best, William Davies, Tyrone David Low
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Publication number: 20110223651Abstract: An apparatus (100) for testing electrical activity from a biological tissue sample comprises a body (1) provided with a well (4), stimulating means (8) for stimulating a sample located in the well (4), and detecting means (9) for detecting electrical activity in the sample. In one embodiment the apparatus has a fluid inlet means (10) and a fluid outlet means (16) in fluid communication with the well (4). The inlet means (10) comprises an electrically conductive conduit (11A) which is in fluid contact with a fluid flowing, in use, though the outlet means (16). In some embodiments the apparatus is provided with an electrically conductive member (19) which is in electrical contact with a fluid contained, in use, in at least one of the well (4), inlet means (10) and outlet means (16). The stimulating means (8) and detecting means (9) are engaged with the body (1) by a gripping means (32) which comprises an electrically conductive gripping member (36). Related methods and apparatus are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2009Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: KERR SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS LIMITEDInventors: David Lovegrove, Douglas Steven Kerr, David James Haughey, Michael Paul Ronayne, Darryl John Best
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Patent number: D662558Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2011Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Les Mills International LimitedInventors: David Neil Lovegrove, Darryl John Best, William Davies, Tyrone David Low
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Patent number: D665860Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Les Mills International LimitedInventors: David Neil Lovegrove, Darryl John Best, William Davies, Tyrone David Low
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Patent number: D695367Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2013Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Les Mills International LimitedInventors: David Neil Lovegrove, Darryl John Best, Ross Hughan Dawson
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Patent number: D723118Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Les Mills International LimitedInventors: David Neil Lovegrove, Darryl John Best, Ross Hughan Dawson
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Patent number: D806811Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Les Mills International LimitedInventors: Darryl John Best, David Neil Lovegrove, Ross Hughan Dawson
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Patent number: D895740Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: LES MILLS INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventors: David Neil Lovegrove, Ross Hughan Dawson, Carl Benjamin Menary, Darryl John Best