Patents by Inventor John Churchill
John Churchill 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: 20240091159Abstract: Methods are provided for treating or preventing human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) or human immunodeficiency virus-2 (HIV-2) in a virologically suppressed patient in need thereof comprising switching the patient from an antiretroviral treatment regimen comprising at least three antiretroviral agents to a treatment regimen comprising only two antiretroviral agents. In one aspect the two treatment regimen consists of dolutegravir, rilpivirine and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, diluent or carrier. In another aspect of the invention, there is provided a multilayer tablet comprising dolutegravir or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and rilpivirine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicants: ViiV Healthcare Company, Janssen Sciences Ireland Unlimited CompanyInventors: Kenneth Churchill CAMPBELL, Urbain Alfons C. DELAET, James M. GOODRICH, Juliette Segolène GUAQUIÈRE, Thomas LAUGHERY, Dominique J. LIMET, John C. POTTAGE, Ludovic Sylvain Marc RENOU, Trevor R. SCOTT, Christian SEILER, Mary WOODWARD
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Patent number: 8840340Abstract: There is described an apparatus and method for deploying a sensor array comprising a plurality of sensors (5) joined together by connection cables (6) in one or more “chains”, and connected to an input/output device (8). An input/output connection unit (7, 15) is provided on a carrier (10), and the sensors are held on or in deployment devices (14a-14e) mounted to the carrier with their connection cables (6) connected to the input/output connection unit (7, 15). The input/output device (8) may also be mounted to the carrier, and connected to the connection unit (7, 15). The carrier (10), sensors, and input/output device (8) may be delivered as a single package to the area where the sensor array is to be deployed. The sensors are then moved from the carrier to their final positions. The deployment devices (14a-14e) may be detached from the carrier and moved sequentially to the sensor positions, and a sensor may be removed from the deployment device at each sensor position.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: TGS Geophysical Company (UK) LimitedInventors: Frank L. Eisenhower, Richard Edward Luff, Peter Hadfield, Ike Greenberg, Michael Henshaw, John Churchill
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Publication number: 20140194033Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device, method, and means for creating a particular motion towards the rear end of an automobile. In some embodiments the device is incorporated with the auto's trailer hitch, the motion is a wagging motion and the visible parts of the device displaying the motion resemble an animal's tail and move in a substantially side to side manner. In other embodiments the motion may be vertical, circular, or constitute extension. The device may attached to any surface or structure towards the rear of the automobile and powered by numerous methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: John Churchill
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Patent number: 8673487Abstract: The invention relates to a rechargeable battery pack. Particularly, but not exclusively, the invention relates to a rechargeable battery pack for a battery powered appliance such as a hand held vacuum cleaner. The rechargeable battery pack includes at least one power interface for transferring power from the battery pack to an appliance during use and a single charger input terminal to which an output terminal of a battery charger is connectable during use for charging the battery pack, wherein the single charger input terminal is connectable to the output terminal of a battery charger when the battery pack is connected to an appliance and when the battery pack is not connected to an appliance.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventor: John Churchill
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Patent number: 8490291Abstract: A hand drying apparatus has a casing, a cavity formed in the casing for receiving a user's hands, a fan located in the casing and creating an airflow, and a plurality of openings communication with the fan and arranged to direct an airflow transversely across the cavity. The cavity has an entrance delimited by a front edge and a rear edge in which the openings are located. The shape of the front and rear edges is such that, when in use the user's hands are introduced to the cavity, the distance between the user's hands and the nearest opening is substantially uniform. Alternatively, one of the edges is substantially straight and the other of the said edges is curved so that the distance between the edges varies along the length of the cavity entrance. These arrangements enhance the drying efficiency of the dryer.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2006Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: John Churchill, James Dyson, Peter David Gammack
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Patent number: 8347521Abstract: A drying apparatus has a casing, a cavity formed in the casing for receiving an object, a fan located in the casing and creating an airflow, and at least one slot-like opening communicating with the fan and arranged in the casing so as to direct an airflow transversely across the cavity. The slot-like opening has a maximum width which is no greater than 0.8 mm. This produces a very narrow, high velocity, high pressure airflow which is capable of drying an object efficiently and quickly and is suitable for use in a hand dryer.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2006Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: John Churchill, James Dyson, Peter David Gammack, Paul Cedric Campbell Hackwell, Frederic Nicolas, Roy Macnaughton
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Patent number: 8343654Abstract: The invention relates to a rechargeable battery pack. Particularly, but not exclusively, the invention relates to a rechargeable battery pack for a battery powered appliance such as a hand held vacuum cleaner. The rechargeable battery pack includes at least one power interface for transferring power from the battery pack to an appliance during use and a single charger input terminal to which an output terminal of a battery charger is connectable during use for charging the battery pack, wherein the single charger input terminal is connectable to the output terminal of a battery charger when the battery pack is connected to an appliance and when the battery pack is not connected to an appliance.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventor: John Churchill
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Publication number: 20120134752Abstract: There is described an apparatus and method for deploying a sensor array comprising a plurality of sensors (5) joined together by connection cables (6) in one or more “chains”, and connected to an input/output device (8). An input/output connection unit (7, 15) is provided on a carrier (10), and the sensors are held on or in deployment devices (14a-14e) mounted to the carrier with their connection cables (6) connected to the input/output connection unit (7, 15). The input/output device (8) may also be mounted to the carrier, and connected to the connection unit (7, 15). The carrier (10), sensors, and input/output device (8) may be delivered as a single package to the area where the sensor array is to be deployed. The sensors are then moved from the carrier to their final positions. The deployment devices (14a-14e) may be detached from the carrier and moved sequentially to the sensor positions, and a sensor may be removed from the deployment device at each sensor position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: STINGRAY GEOPHYSICAL LTD.Inventors: Frank L. Eisenhower, Richard Edward Luff, Peter Hadfield, Ike Greenberg, Michael Henshaw, John Churchill
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Patent number: 7946055Abstract: A drying apparatus has a casing, a cavity formed in the casing for receiving an object, and a fan located in the casing and creating an airflow. At least one slot-like opening communicates with the fan and is arranged in the casing so as to direct an airflow transversely across the cavity. The slot-like opening is formed between opposing walls which are manufactured from a thermosetting plastics material. By manufacturing the walls of the slot-like opening from a thermosetting plastic material such as melamine, the walls of the slot-like opening can be molded economically instead of machined from metal. The thermosetting plastic material is dimensionally stable when moulded, thermally resistant and impact resistant.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2006Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: John Churchill, James Dyson, Peter David Gammack
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Patent number: 7856736Abstract: A drying apparatus includes an outer case, a portion of the outer case defining a cavity in which articles can be dried and an outlet disposed at the lower end of the cavity. A removable liquid treatment module is arranged downstream of the outlet and within the outer case, the liquid treatment module including a liquid dispersal unit. By providing a liquid treatment module that is removable, the liquid treatment module can be easily and quickly replaced by an unskilled user without undue burden. The invention is particularly suitable for use in a hand dryer.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2006Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: John Churchill, Peter Nigel Hutchinson, Alexander Stuart Knox, Marcus Lee Hartley
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Publication number: 20100239903Abstract: The invention relates to a rechargeable battery pack. Particularly, but not exclusively, the invention relates to a rechargeable battery pack for a battery powered appliance such as a hand held vacuum cleaner. The rechargeable battery pack includes at least one power interface for transferring power from the battery pack to an appliance during use and a single charger input terminal to which an output terminal of a battery charger is connectable during use for charging the battery pack, wherein the single charger input terminal is connectable to the output terminal of a battery charger when the battery pack is connected to an appliance and when the battery pack is not connected to an appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: DYSON TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventor: John CHURCHILL
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Publication number: 20090113746Abstract: A drying apparatus has a casing, a cavity formed in the casing for receiving an object, a fan located in the casing and creating an airflow, and at least one slot-like opening communicating with the fan and arranged in the casing so as to direct an airflow transversely across the cavity. The slot-like opening has a maximum width which is no greater than 0.8 mm. This produces a very narrow, high velocity, high pressure airflow which is capable of drying an object efficiently and quickly and is suitable for use in a hand dryer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2006Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: John Churchill, James Dyson, Peter David Gammack, Paul Cedric Campbell Hackwell, Frederic Nicolas, Roy Macnaughton
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Publication number: 20090000142Abstract: A drying apparatus includes an outer case, a portion of the outer case defining a cavity, an outlet disposed at a lower end of the cavity and a liquid dispersion unit, the liquid dispersion unit comprising a collector downstream of the outlet, a liquid evaporation unit in communication with the collector and an airflow generator for exhausting evaporated liquid from the collector to the exterior of the outer case. The liquid evaporation unit includes a high frequency agitator, such as a piezo-electric device. The piezo-electric device, when in use, agitates the surface of the water, and the water can be evaporated at a low energy cost. The waste liquid is therefore removed from the drying apparatus more hygienically and economically than known prior art arrangements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2006Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: John Churchill, James Martin Coleman, James Dyson, Peter David Gammack
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Publication number: 20080313919Abstract: A drying apparatus includes an outer case, a portion of the outer case defining a cavity in which articles can be dried and an outlet disposed at the lower end of the cavity. A removable liquid treatment module is arranged downstream of the outlet and within the outer case, the liquid treatment module including a liquid dispersal unit. By providing a liquid treatment module that is removable, the liquid treatment module can be easily and quickly replaced by an unskilled user without undue burden. The invention is particularly suitable for use in a hand dryer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2006Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: John Churchill, Peter Nigel Hutchinson, Alexander Stuart Knox, Marcus Lee Hartley
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Publication number: 20080222910Abstract: A hand drying apparatus has a casing, a cavity formed in the casing for receiving a user's hands, a fan located in the casing and creating an airflow, and a plurality of openings communication with the fan and arranged to direct an airflow transversely across the cavity. The cavity has an entrance delimited by a front edge and a rear edge in which the openings are located. The shape of the front and rear edges is such that, when in use the user's hands are introduced to the cavity, the distance between the user's hands and the nearest opening is substantially uniform. Alternatively, one of the edges is substantially straight and the other of the said edges is curved so that the distance between the edges varies along the length of the cavity entrance. These arrangements enhance the drying efficiency of the dryer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2006Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: John Churchill, James Dyson, Peter David Gammack
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Publication number: 20080216343Abstract: A drying apparatus has a casing, a cavity formed in the casing for receiving an object, and a fan located in the casing and creating an airflow. At least one slot-like opening communicates with the fan and is arranged in the casing so as to direct an airflow transversely across the cavity. The slot-like opening is formed between opposing walls which are manufactured from a thermosetting plastics material. By manufacturing the walls of the slot-like opening from a thermosetting plastic material such as melamine, the walls of the slot-like opening can be molded economically instead of machined from metal. The thermosetting plastic material is dimensionally stable when moulded, thermally resistant and impact resistant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2006Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: John Churchill, James Dyson, Peter David Gammack
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Publication number: 20080216344Abstract: A drying apparatus has a casing, a cavity formed in the casing for receiving an object, a fan located in the casing and creating an airflow, and at least one slot-like opening communicating with the fan and arranged in the casing so as to direct an airflow transversely across the cavity. The slot-like opening is formed between opposing walls so that one of the walls terminates substantially flush with the casing and the other wall protrudes beyond the casing. The slot-like opening may be formed between an upper wall and a lower wall, the lower wall may terminate substantially flush with the casing and the upper wall protrudes beyond the casing, reducing the effect of the air causing the user's hands to be pulled or sucked towards the slot-like openings but eliminating any protrusion of the walls of the slot-like opening on one side.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2006Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: John Churchill, Frederic Nicolas
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Publication number: 20070263012Abstract: Various technologies and techniques are disclosed that merge components on a design surface. The system receives input from a user to add components or clauses to a design surface and analyzes the components to determine if some of the components can be merged. If the system identifies components that can be merged, then the system merges the identified components to reduce the number of components present on the design surface. The system determines that some components can be merged if the components meet the same criteria, such as having components that are equivalent and that have the same number of incoming paths or the same number of outgoing paths. The system provides a visual indicator on the design surface to indicate that components are being merged. The system provides an undo feature to allow the user to undo the component merging when desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2006Publication date: November 15, 2007Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Nagalinga Durga Prasad Panditharadhya, John Churchill, Udaya Bhaskara
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Publication number: 20070266307Abstract: Various technologies and techniques are disclosed that automatically layout components/shapes on a design surface. The system receives input from a user to add components to the design surface. At an appropriate time, the system initiates an auto-layout process. The auto-layout process maps each shape in a particular set to a two-dimensional grid and uses the two-dimensional grid to assign an X and Y value to each shape. For any shape having a new X and Y value, the position of the shape is adjusted on the design surface. The system provides a visual indicator on the design surface to indicate that component positions are being adjusted. The system provides an undo feature to allow the user to undo the auto-layout process when desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2006Publication date: November 15, 2007Applicant: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Patent GroupInventors: Nagalinga Durga Panditharadhya, John Churchill, Udaya Bhaskara
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Publication number: 20070263010Abstract: Various technologies and techniques are disclosed that enhance a user's interaction with components on a design surface. A search feature allows the user to search components on the design surface based on specified search criteria. The system searches the components on the design surface to determine if any components meet the search criteria. The system visually indicates which components on the design surface meet the specified search criteria. A preview pane provides the user with a high level view of the various components on the design surface, including search results that meet specified criteria. The user can collapse the original preview pane, and upon doing so, the system displays a scroll bar with at least one indicator to provide a mini-preview of any search results in a smaller area than the original preview pane. A navigation feature allows the user to navigate the design surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2006Publication date: November 15, 2007Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Nagalinga Sripathi Panditharadhya, John Churchill, Jordan Sehn, Udaya Bhaskara