Patents by Inventor Jim Ward

Jim Ward 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).

  • Patent number: 11484132
    Abstract: A climate controlled display cabinet includes a frame. A stationary shelf is coupled to the frame. A plurality of operable shelves is coupled to at least one of the frame and the stationary shelf. The operable shelves are moveable between open and closed positions. A heat source is in thermal communication with the stationary shelf and the plurality of operable shelves. At least one temperature sensor monitors a temperature of an area proximate the stationary shelf and the plurality of operable shelves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventor: Jim Ward
  • Publication number: 20200138205
    Abstract: A climate controlled display cabinet includes a frame. A stationary shelf is coupled to the frame. A plurality of operable shelves is coupled to at least one of the frame and the stationary shelf. The operable shelves are moveable between open and closed positions. A heat source is in thermal communication with the stationary shelf and the plurality of operable shelves. At least one temperature sensor monitors a temperature of an area proximate the stationary shelf and the plurality of operable shelves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Jim Ward
  • Patent number: 9610469
    Abstract: A muscle development system comprising a clip (10) for attaching a resilient band to a fixed point; and a sleeve (16) for fitting round a body cylinder, for example arm or leg or torso. The sleeve (16) has at least one attachment device for allowing attachment of the resilient band (14) to the sleeve. The clip (10) has a body part (22) shaped to allow the resilient band (14) to be spirally or helically wound round it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Spiral Innovation Limited
    Inventors: Stephen Mutch, Oliver Finlay, Brian Combe, Jim Ward, Ewan Maxwell
  • Publication number: 20140148317
    Abstract: A muscle development system comprising a clip (10) for attaching a resilient band to a fixed point; and a sleeve (16) for fitting round a body cylinder, for example arm or leg or torso. The sleeve (16) has at least one attachment device for allowing attachment of the resilient band (14) to the sleeve. The clip (10) has a body part (22) shaped to allow the resilient band (14) to be spirally or helically wound round it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: SPIRAL INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Stephen Mutch, Oliver Finlay, Brian Combe, Jim Ward, Ewan Maxwell
  • Publication number: 20120206905
    Abstract: A booklight for a protective cover for an eReader, wherein the protective cover includes a pocket for supporting the booklight, the booklight including a base, a light housing assembly having a light source, a manipulatable neck coupled between the base and the light housing assembly, and a base tab rotatably coupled to the base, wherein the base tab includes a first end rotatably coupled to the base tab, and a second end extending from the first end, wherein the second end is a free end, and wherein at least a portion of the free end is configured to engage the pocket of the protective cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: M-EDGE ACCESSORIES, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick MISH, Jim WARD, Adam ASHLEY
  • Patent number: 8186843
    Abstract: A booklight for a protective cover for an eReader, wherein the protective cover includes a pocket for supporting the booklight, the booklight including a base, a light housing assembly having a light source, a manipulatable neck coupled between the base and the light housing assembly, and a base tab rotatably coupled to the base, wherein the base tab includes a first end rotatably coupled to the base tab, and a second end extending from the first end, wherein the second end is a free end, and wherein at least a portion of the free end is configured to engage the pocket of the protective cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: M-Edge Accessories, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Mish, Jim Ward, Adam Ashley
  • Publication number: 20120031786
    Abstract: A protective case for an eReader, including a body having a first interior surface and a first exterior surface, a first opening for inserting the eReader into an interior of the protective case, and a first closure device that substantially closes the first opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Patrick Mish, Jim Ward, Adam Ashley
  • Publication number: 20110298594
    Abstract: An apparatus for remotely controlling an eReader device including a transceiver. The transceiver can receive an input data from a user, convert the input data to an output data and send the output data to the eReader. Further, the output data can include an eReader command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Patrick Mish, Jim Ward, Adam Ashley
  • Patent number: 8047670
    Abstract: A booklight for a protective cover for an eReader, wherein the protective cover includes a pocket for supporting the booklight, the booklight including a base, a light housing assembly having a light source, a manipulatable neck coupled between the base and the light housing assembly, and a base tab rotatably coupled to the base, wherein the base tab includes a first end rotatably coupled to the base tab, and a second end extending from the first end, wherein the second end is a free end, and wherein at least a portion of the free end is configured to engage the pocket of the protective cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: M-Edge Accessories, LLC
    Inventors: Mish Patrick, Jim Ward, Adam Ashley
  • Publication number: 20110069475
    Abstract: A booklight for a protective cover for an eReader, wherein the protective cover includes a pocket for supporting the booklight, the booklight including a base, a light housing assembly having a light source, a manipulatable neck coupled between the base and the light housing assembly, and a base tab rotatably coupled to the base, wherein the base tab includes a first end rotatably coupled to the base tab, and a second end extending from the first end, wherein the second end is a free end, and wherein at least a portion of the free end is configured to engage the pocket of the protective cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: M-Edge Accessories, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Mish, Jim Ward, Adam Ashley
  • Publication number: 20100294683
    Abstract: A protective cover for an eReader, including a first cover having an interior surface and an exterior surface, a second cover having an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein the first cover and second cover are pivotable with respect each other, a mounting device for securing the eReader on the interior surface of one of the first cover and the second cover, and a closure device including a closure strap slot on the first cover, and a closure strap on at least the second cover, wherein the closure strap engages the closure strap slot to secure the first cover and the second cover in a closed position in which the interior surface of the first cover is opposed to the interior surface of the second cover, wherein the closure strap engages the closure strap slot to secure the first cover and the second cover in an open position in which the exterior surface of the first cover is opposed to the exterior surface of the second cover, and wherein, in the open position with the closure strap engaging the
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Patrick Mish, Jim Ward, Adam Ashley
  • Publication number: 20100294908
    Abstract: A bookstand for an eReader including a center support and a plurality of manipulatable supports coupled to the center support. The plurality of manipulable supports being moveable between at least a first storage position and a second open position for supporting the eReader in a reading position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Patrick Mish, Jim Ward, Adam Ashley
  • Publication number: 20100243515
    Abstract: A sealable protective cover for an eReader including a first cover having a first interior surface and a first exterior surface, a second cover having a second interior surface and a second exterior surface, wherein at last one of the first cover and the second cover is moveable to form an opening for inserting the eReader into an interior of the protective cover; and a closure device that closes the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Patrick Mish, Jim Ward, Adam Ashley
  • Publication number: 20100149739
    Abstract: A protective cover for an eReader includes first and second covers having interior and exterior surfaces, and pivotable with respect each other. A mounting device secures the eReader on the interior surface of the cover, and includes a first corner support engaging a first corner of the eReader, and a first elastic corner strap engaging a second corner of the eReader. A closure device includes a closure strap slot formed on the first cover, and a closure strap secured to at least the second cover. The closure strap wraps around the exterior surfaces of the first and second covers and engages the closure strap slot to secure the first and second covers in a closed position. A booklight pocket on the interior surface of the first or second covers, wherein the booklight pocket is configured to secure a portable booklight to the interior surface of the first or second cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Patrick Mish, Jim Ward, Adam Ashley
  • Publication number: 20100149796
    Abstract: A booklight for a protective cover for an eReader, wherein the protective cover includes a pocket for supporting the booklight, the booklight including a base, a light housing assembly having a light source, a manipulatable neck coupled between the base and the light housing assembly, and a base tab rotatably coupled to the base, wherein the base tab includes a first end rotatably coupled to the base tab, and a second end extending from the first end, wherein the second end is a free end, and wherein at least a portion of the free end is configured to engage the pocket of the protective cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Patrick Mish, Jim Ward, Adam Ashley
  • Patent number: 7731715
    Abstract: Ablation instruments and techniques are disclosed for accessing portions of the heart wall via the coronary sinus. While shielding the major portion of the sinus and/or the circumflex coronary artery from ablative energy, the present invention provides access to the heart wall to treat atrial fibrillation. In particular, the present invention provides instruments and methods for forming transmural lesions in the left atrium, such as the so-called “left isthmus block,” from within the coronary sinus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    Inventors: Jim Ward, Mathew R. Williams
  • Patent number: 7317405
    Abstract: A solar-powered crosswalk warning system is disclosed. The crosswalk warning system comprises two or more crosswalk warning beacons, located on opposite sides of the road. Each beacon comprises a solar panel to recharge a battery, a battery back, a control unit to charge the battery pack during daylight hours, a communication unit to communicate to the second crosswalk beacon, a traffic signal lamp ton warn oncoming traffic, and a triggering means by which the pedestrian can activate the beacons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Carmanah Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: David Robin Green, Jim Ward, Neil Wyper
  • Patent number: D647303
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Inventors: Patrick Mish, Jim Ward, Adam Ashley
  • Patent number: D671665
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventors: Patrick Mish, Jim Ward, Adam Ashley
  • Patent number: D693350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: M-Edge Accessories, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Mish, Jim Ward, Adam Ashley