Patents by Inventor John Michael WRIGHT

John Michael WRIGHT 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).

  • Publication number: 20230399102
    Abstract: A method for communicating with a passenger making a journey in a vehicle is provided, the vehicle having a broadcast system for transmitting information to one or more passengers, the passenger having and operating a Portable Electronic Device (PED), the PED operable to receive information from the broadcast system of the vehicle and to display information content to the passenger; the method comprising transmitting information to the PED of one or more passengers within the vehicle; wherein the PED displays information content derived from the information transmitted to the PED. A communication system for performing the method and a vehicle comprising the communication system are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: David Robert Thomas, James Henry Daniel Woodhead, Phil Hall, Tom Michael Walker, John Michael Wright
  • Publication number: 20220173615
    Abstract: An inductive charger (1) for a portable electronic device, RED, which conveniently allows the RED supported at a viewing position and be charged/powered by induction, so that the user can watch media, such as video, whilst the device is being charged. A support surface (la) is arranged in use at an incline to ensure an optimal viewing angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventor: John Michael WRIGHT
  • Patent number: 11223151
    Abstract: An electrical plug and socket having electrical contacts that are magnetically retained to the counterpart electrical contacts, where the electrical contacts may be optionally be mounted for translational movement, optionally including a sprung carrier arranged to provide a counter-force to at least one direction of translational movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: IFPL GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: Geoffrey Paul Underwood, John Michael Wright, Mark Tyler Reed
  • Publication number: 20210034731
    Abstract: Apparatus for installation in a passenger transport vehicle for controlling a power charging outlet for a mobile electronic device (10), the apparatus comprising, a processor (5) and a switch (3), and the connector port (2), the switch arranged to control power supplied to the connector port and/or a data connection via the connector port, the processor configured to receive a signal indicative of a credential stored on a credential device, by way of a contactless terminal or by way of a wired connection between the device and the connector port, the processor arranged to verify or otherwise the validity of the received credential and control the switch accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventor: John Michael WRIGHT
  • Patent number: 10651610
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (1), comprising a housing (2) and an electrical connector receptacle (3) arranged to receive a complementary electrical connector, the housing arranged to be mounted to a support structure, the electrical connector receptacle arranged to be removably received within the housing, the electrical connector receptacle comprises a tongue (30) with a plurality of electrical contacts (31) arranged to connect with electrical contacts of the complementary electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: IFPL GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: John Michael Wright, Geoffrey Paul Underwood
  • Publication number: 20180115123
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (1), comprising a housing (2) and an electrical connector receptacle (3) arranged to receive a complementary electrical connector, the housing arranged to be mounted to a support structure, the electrical connector receptacle arranged to be removably received within the housing, the electrical connector receptacle comprises a tongue (30) with a plurality of electrical contacts (31) arranged to connect with electrical contacts of the complementary electrical connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: John Michael WRIGHT, Geoffrey Paul UNDERWOOD
  • Publication number: 20170229801
    Abstract: An electrical plug and socket having electrical contacts that are magnetically retained to the counterpart electrical contacts, where the electrical contacts may be optionally be mounted for translational movement, optionally including a sprung carrier arranged to provide a counter-force to at least one direction of translational movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Geoffrey Paul UNDERWOOD, John Michael WRIGHT, Mark Tyler REED