Patents by Inventor Nigel Rose

Nigel Rose 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: 11383621
    Abstract: A method of controlling tilting movement of a headrest of a seating arrangement of a vehicle, the method comprising: receiving a request for tilting movement of the headrest; determining if the headrest is attached to the seat by checking for the presence of at least one electrical component that is located within the headrest; and operating a tilt motor to commence tilting movement of the headrest in response to the request only if the or each component is found to be present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED
    Inventors: Nigel Rose, Sheraz Ahmed, Vinay Vaidya
  • Patent number: 11155185
    Abstract: A method of controlling movement of a first component of a vehicle, the first component being a squab or a bulkhead of a rear seat of a vehicle seating arrangement. The method involves receiving a signal indicative of a state of a second component of the vehicle and receiving a request to move the bulkhead so that the seat is in a folded condition. The squab of the rear seat is moved into engagement with the bulkhead of the rear seat prior to moving the bulkhead; and movement of the bulkhead is commenced in accordance with the request and in dependence on the signal indicative of the state of the second component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED
    Inventors: Nigel Rose, Sheraz Ahmed, Vinay Vaidya
  • Patent number: 11007903
    Abstract: A method of controlling a seating arrangement of a vehicle, the seating arrangement comprising a rear seat including a deployable calf rest, the method comprising: receiving a signal indicative of a state of a component of a front seat positioned ahead of the rear seat; and controlling movement of the calf rest in dependence on the signal indicative of the state of the front seat component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED
    Inventors: Nigel Rose, Sheraz Ahmed, Vinay Vaidya
  • Publication number: 20190106019
    Abstract: A method of controlling a seating arrangement of a vehicle, the seating arrangement comprising a rear seat including a deployable calf rest, the method comprising: receiving a signal indicative of a state of a component of a front seat positioned ahead of the rear seat; and controlling movement of the calf rest in dependence on the signal indicative of the state of the front seat component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Nigel ROSE, Sheraz AHMED, Vinay VAIDYA
  • Publication number: 20190106018
    Abstract: A method of controlling movement of a first component of a vehicle, the first component being a squab or a bulkhead of a rear seat of a vehicle seating arrangement. The method involves receiving a signal indicative of a state of a second component of the vehicle and receiving a request to move the bulkhead so that the seat is in a folded condition. The squab of the rear seat is moved into engagement with the bulkhead of the rear seat prior to moving the bulkhead; and movement of the bulkhead is commenced in accordance with the request and in dependence on the signal indicative of the state of the second component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Nigel ROSE, Sheraz AHMED, Vinay VAIDYA
  • Publication number: 20190106038
    Abstract: A method of controlling tilting movement of a headrest of a seating arrangement of a vehicle, the method comprising: receiving a request for tilting movement of the headrest; determining if the headrest is attached to the seat by checking for the presence of at least one electrical component that is located within the headrest; and operating a tilt motor to commence tilting movement of the headrest in response to the request only if the or each component is found to be present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Nigel ROSE, Sheraz AHMED, Vinay VAIDYA
  • Patent number: 9844842
    Abstract: A scaffolding clip and a scaffolding clip applicator tool are provided for fastening a web, such as a retaining mesh, to a scaffolding pole. During use a preferred method includes holding the fastening clip with the applicator, locating the web between the pole and the fastening clip, piercing the web with opposed ends of the clip and disengaging the applicator from the clip. In order to subsequently remove the clip from the pole a loop of the clip is engaged by a catch of the applicator and levered from the pole with a heel of the applicator that extends from opposite the catch and acts as a fulcrum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Mass Electronics Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Stephen Alfred Miranda, Edward Smith, Nigel Rose
  • Publication number: 20140075731
    Abstract: A scaffolding clip and a scaffolding clip applicator tool are provided for fastening a web, such as a retaining mesh, to a scaffolding pole. During use a preferred method includes holding the fastening clip with the applicator, locating the web between the pole and the fastening clip, piercing the web with opposed ends of the clip and disengaging the applicator from the clip. In order to subsequently remove the clip from the pole a loop of the clip is engaged by a catch of the applicator and levered from the pole with a heel of the applicator that extends from opposite the catch and acts as a fulcrum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventors: Stephen Alfred Miranda, Edward Smith, Nigel Rose
  • Publication number: 20120047712
    Abstract: A scaffolding clip and a scaffolding clip applicator tool are provided for fastening a web, such as a retaining mesh, to a scaffolding pole. During use a preferred method includes holding the fastening clip with the applicator, locating the web between the pole and the fastening clip, piercing the web with opposed ends of the clip and disengaging the applicator from the clip. In order to subsequently remove the clip from the pole a loop of the clip is engaged by a catch of the applicator and levered from the pole with a heel of the applicator that extends from opposite the catch and acts as a fulcrum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Stephen Alfred Miranda, Edward Smith, Nigel Rose
  • Publication number: 20070180603
    Abstract: A method of thermal insulation of a pool (300) is provided, the method comprising the steps of preparing a pool structure (20, 22), and attaching a layer (24) of thermal insulation material to an interior surface of the pool structure (20, 22). Also provided are a pool constructed according to such a method and a pool comprising a pool structure and a layer of thermal insulation material attached to an interior surface of a floor of the pool structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventor: Nigel Rose