Patents by Inventor Joshua Nicholas George Reid

Joshua Nicholas George Reid 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).

  • Robotic apparatus and associated method
    Patent number: 10016891
    Abstract: A robotic positioning apparatus configured for moving an element from an initial position to a target position. The apparatus includes a moveable member attachable to an element to be moved; at least one tensile support member for supporting the movable member; and at least one tensile positioning member for repositioning the moveable member. The at least one tensile positioning member is configured to maintain the at least one tensile support member in tension. The at least one tensile support member is configured to maintain an inclination of at least a portion of the moveable member during repositioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: CORE PD LIMITED
    Inventor: Joshua Nicholas George Reid
  • Lifting apparatus and associated methods
    Patent number: 9814643
    Abstract: A lifting apparatus and associated methods for raising a user in a body of water. The lifting apparatus includes a platform configured to receive a wheelchair. The apparatus is reconfigurable between a raised configuration; a lowered configuration; and a storage configuration. The apparatus is configured to maintain the platform in a substantially horizontal orientation in the raised, lowered and storage configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Poolpod Products Ltd.
    Inventor: Joshua Nicholas George Reid
  • ROBOTIC APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20140331808
    Abstract: A robotic positioning apparatus configured for moving an element from an initial position to a target position. The apparatus includes a moveable member attachable to an element to be moved; at least one tensile support member for supporting the movable member; and at least one tensile positioning member for repositioning the moveable member. The at least one tensile positioning member is configured to maintain the at least one tensile support member in tension. The at least one tensile support member is configured to maintain an inclination of at least a portion of the moveable member during repositioning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Core PD Limited
    Inventor: Joshua Nicholas George Reid
  • LIFTING APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20140123379
    Abstract: A lifting apparatus and associated methods for raising a user in a body of water. The lifting apparatus includes a platform configured to receive a wheelchair. The apparatus is reconfigurable between a raised configuration; a lowered configuration; and a storage configuration. The apparatus is configured to maintain the platform in a substantially horizontal orientation in the raised, lowered and storage configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Poolpod Limited
    Inventor: Joshua Nicholas George Reid