Patents by Inventor Nigel S. Watson

Nigel S. Watson 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: 9103371
    Abstract: A track clamp for coupling linear motion guide tracks with standard linear motion support bases without the use of fasteners comprises a clamp body having a plug portion and an outwardly-opening guide track-receiving channel, the plug portion having outwardly-extending deformable protrusions on its outer surfaces that, upon insertion of the plug portion into a selected slot of a support base, deform upon engagement with the slot thereby securing the plug portion in the slot, the track-receiving channel holding a linear motion guide track. In one embodiment upwardly-extending clamp arms formed in the plug portion by the guide track receiving channel deflect inwardly upon insertion of the plug portion into the selected slot thereby clamping the guide track in the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation
    Inventor: Nigel S. Watson
  • Patent number: 8894284
    Abstract: A support base for securing a linear motion guide track in a defined location comprises an elongated support body having one or more receiving slots, each slot including inwardly extending deformable teeth-like protrusions that deform upon insertion of the guide track into the slot thereby firmly securing the guide track to the support base without the use of traditional fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation
    Inventor: Nigel S. Watson
  • Patent number: 8608383
    Abstract: A system for securing a linear motion guide track (1010) to a support extrusion (1030) comprises an elongated wedge (1040) having a protrusion configured for insertion in a slit in one side of the well of the support extrusion for positioning the wedge in the well, the wedge having deformable teeth on a side opposite the protrusion such that insertion of the guide track in the well deforms the teeth of the wedge thereby securely holding the guide track in the support extrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation
    Inventor: Nigel S. Watson
  • Publication number: 20130309006
    Abstract: A track clamp for coupling linear motion guide tracks with standard linear motion support bases without the use of fasteners comprises a clamp body having a plug portion and an outwardly-opening guide track-receiving channel, the plug portion having outwardly-extending deformable protrusions on its outer surfaces that, upon insertion of the plug portion into a selected slot of a support base, deform upon engagement with the slot thereby securing the plug portion in the slot, the track-receiving channel holding a linear motion guide track. In one embodiment upwardly-extending clamp arms formed in the plug portion by the guide track receiving channel deflect inwardly upon insertion of the plug portion into the selected slot thereby clamping the guide track in the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventor: Nigel S. Watson
  • Publication number: 20130239368
    Abstract: Bolt-on clamp extrusions for fastening a track to support base extrusion for providing customers with a simple-to-assemble, customizable, reconfigurable, and user-friendly solution for reliable linear motion track assembly. A back-to-back track configuration provides a low-profile track assembly. Custom made base extrusions include deformable fingers disposed in the slot to ensure proper fit despite a variance in track size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation
    Inventor: Nigel S. WATSON
  • Patent number: 8491193
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel approaches to manufacturing and assembling linear motion slides that are quick and easy to install without requiring the use of fasteners. Additionally, the present invention discloses a novel track assembly apparatus that couples with standard linear motion support bases without the use of fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation
    Inventor: Nigel S. Watson
  • Patent number: 8434946
    Abstract: Bolt-on clamp extrusions for fastening a track to support base extrusion for providing customers with a simple-to-assemble, customizable, reconfigurable, and user-friendly solution for reliable linear motion track assembly. A back-to-back track configuration provides a low-profile track assembly. Custom made base extrusions include deformable fingers disposed in the slot to ensure proper fit despite a variance in track size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation
    Inventor: Nigel S. Watson
  • Publication number: 20110110616
    Abstract: An assembly for coupling a track with a base extrusion via a support extrusion and a wedge assembly. A double-edged support extrusion for coupling a track with a guide wheel via a wedge assembly according to some embodiments of the invention. Methods for assembling an assembly for coupling a track with a base extrusion via a support extrusion and a wedge assembly and a double-edged support extrusion for coupling a track with a guide wheel via a wedge assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: Nigel S. Watson
  • Publication number: 20100150484
    Abstract: Bolt-on clamp extrusions for fastening a track to support base extrusion for providing customers with a simple-to-assemble, customizable, reconfigurable, and user-friendly solution for reliable linear motion track assembly. A back-to-back track configuration provides a low-profile track assembly. Custom made base extrusions include deformable fingers disposed in the slot to ensure proper fit despite a variance in track size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation
    Inventor: Nigel S. WATSON
  • Publication number: 20100104225
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel approaches to manufacturing and assembling linear motion slides that are quick and easy to install without requiring the use of fasteners. Additionally, the present invention discloses a novel track assembly apparatus that couples with standard linear motion support bases without the use of fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventor: Nigel S. Watson
  • Patent number: 6065487
    Abstract: A valve having a valve body with an elongated opening therein and having a first end and a second end. A valve member is slidably disposed in the elongated opening. First, second and third ports are in fluid communication with the opening in the valve body at times. One of the first, second and third ports have a supply of fluid under pressure connected thereto. A first passage is disposed in the valve body and leads from the first port to the second end thereof. A second passage is disposed in the valve body and leads from the second port to the second end thereof. A third passage is disposed in the valve body and leads from the third port to the second end thereof. An actuator body is adapted to be connected to the valve body and has a cavity therein. The actuator body has a first end adjacent to the second end of the valve body. An actuator is disposed in the cavity. The actuator has a first side and a second side and is moveable between a first and a second position thereof for moving the valve member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Amot Controls Corp.
    Inventor: Nigel S. Watson
  • Patent number: 5409950
    Abstract: Compounds are described of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or a group selected from --OCOCH.dbd.CHCH(CH.sub.3)(CH.sub.2).sub.3 CH.sub.3, --OCOCH.dbd.CHC(CH.sub.3).dbd.CHCH(CH.sub.3)--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3, or --OCO--X--CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3 [where X is --CH.dbd.CHCH(CH.sub.3)--, --CH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH(CH.sub.3)--, --CH.dbd.CHC(OH)(CH.sub.3)--, --CH.sub.2 CH(OH)CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)--)];R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group;R.sub.3 represents a group selected from --C(.dbd.CH.sub.2)CH(OR.sub.7)CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 Ph (where R.sub.7 is a hydrogen atom or an acetyl group), --C(CH.sub.3).dbd.CHCH(CH.sub.2 R.sub.8)CH.sub.2 Ph (where R.sub.8 is a hydrogen or a hydroxyl group), --C(CH.sub.2 OH).dbd.CHCH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 Ph, --C(.dbd.CH.sub.2)CH(OH)CH(CH.sub.2 OH)CH.sub.2 Ph, --C(.dbd.CH.sub.2)CH(NHCOCH.sub.3)CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 Ph, --C(CH.sub.2 NHCOCH.sub.3).dbd.CHCH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 Ph or ##STR2## R.sub.4, R.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Michael J. Dawson, Allan Baxter, Robert M. Tait, Nigel S. Watson, David Noble, Alan Shuttleworth, Howard G. Wildman, Michael V. Hayes
  • Patent number: 5278067
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a biologically pure culture of the microorganism Phoma sp. IMI 332962 or a mutant thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Michael J. Dawson, Allan Baxter, Robert M. Tait, Nigel S. Watson, David Noble, Alan Shuttleworth, Howard G. Wildman, Michael V. Hayes
  • Patent number: 5136278
    Abstract: A pneumatic pressure detector for use in an overheat or fire alarm system utilizes a known capillary type sensor tube which has absorbed in it a gas. Overheat or fire condition causes the gas to expand which then actuates an associated deformable diaphragm to close an electrical switch. To insure that the system pressure is maintained and no fault condition exists, the compact detector also uses a deformable diaphragm associated with an integrity switch which opens if the pressure falls below normal. Both of these diaphragms are juxtaposed to form the plenum to which the sensor tube is attached thereby saving weight and space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Assignee: Systron Donner Corporation
    Inventors: Nigel S. Watson, Shailer T. Pickton
  • Patent number: 5120848
    Abstract: This invention relates to imidazole derivatives having hypocholesterolemic and hypolipidemic activity, to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use in medicine, particularly in the treatment and/or prevention of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Nigel S. Watson, Chuen Chan, Barry C. Ross
  • Patent number: 5112819
    Abstract: Certain novel imidazole derivatives N-substituted by a vinyl group itself carrying a mevalonic acid derivative or corresponding lactone are inhibitors of HMG-CoA reductase and are useful for lowering blood plasma cholesterol levels.The compounds are of general formula (I): ##STR1## in which one of the groups R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represents a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group optionally substituted by one to three halogen atoms and the other represents a phenyl ring optionally substituted by one to five substituents selected from halogen atoms and hydroxyl, C.sub.1-3 alkyl, C.sub.1-3 alkoxy, S(O).sub.n C.sub.1-3 alkyl, (CH.sub.2).sub.m NR.sup.a R.sup.b, (CH.sub.2).sub.m NR.sup.c COR.sup.d and trifluoromethyl groups;R.sup.3 represents a phenyl ring optionally substituted by one to five substituents selected from halogen atoms and hydroxyl, C.sub.1-3 alkyl, C.sub.1-3 alkoxy, S(O).sub.n C.sub.1-3 alkyl, (CH.sub.2).sub.m NR.sup.a R.sup.b, (CH.sub.2).sub.m NR.sup.c COR.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Barry C. Ross, Barrie E. Kirk, Michael G. Lester, Panayiotis A. Procopiou, Nigel S. Watson
  • Patent number: 5013749
    Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 or R.sup.2 represents a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group optionally substituted by one to three halogen atoms and the other represents a phenyl or pyridyl ring or N-oxide thereof optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from halogen atoms and hydroxyl, C.sub.1-3 alkyl, C.sub.1-3 alkoxy and trifluoromethyl groups; wherein R.sup.3 represents a phenyl or pyridyl ring or N-oxide thereof optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from halogen atoms and hydroxyl, C.sub.1-3 alkyl, C.sub.1-3 alkoxy and trifluoromethyl groups with the proviso that only one of the groups R.sup.1, R.sup.2 or R.sup.3 represents an optionally substituted pyridyl ring; X represents --CH.dbd.CH--; and Z represents ##STR2## wherein R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom, a carboxyl protecting group or a cation; and R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-3 alkyl group; a solvate thereof, or acid addition salts of compounds wherein R.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1991
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Nigel S. Watson, Chuen Chan, Barry C. Ross
  • Patent number: 4659049
    Abstract: A device for supporting drinking glasses or other small objects out of contact with beach sand or the earth at other outdoor locations has a ground engaging spike with a pointed lower end and a relatively broad upper end on which a plate member is disposed in a transverse and substantially centered relationship with the spike. Retainer structure holds the plate on the spike during use while enabling separation of the plate and spike when not in use. In a preferred form, the spike is itself formed of separable flat elements. The device may be easily disassembled and the components may be rearranged into a very compact configuration when the device is being carried between locations or being stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1987
    Inventor: Nigel S. Watson
  • Patent number: 4290949
    Abstract: 2-Vinylclavem compounds are disclosed which have been found of value in the synthesis of thio-derivatives of clavulanic acid which possess antibiotic and .beta.-lactamase inhibitory activity. Methods for preparing the vinylclavem compounds are disclosed and processes for preparing the thio-derivatives are given.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1981
    Assignee: Glaxo Operations UK Limited
    Inventors: Peter C. Cherry, Christopher E. Newall, Nigel S. Watson, Gordon I. Gregory, Peter Ward
  • Patent number: 4228074
    Abstract: .beta.-Lactam compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## (wherein R represents an esterified carboxyl group, --NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 represents the residue of a nitrogen base, and R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or acylated or etherified hydroxyl group or the residue of a sulphur nucleophile) are disclosed, together with processes for their preparation. The compounds are valuable intermediates for the preparation or purification of further .beta.-lactam compounds having .beta.-lactamase inhibitory activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1980
    Assignee: Glaxo Laboratories Limited
    Inventors: Peter C. Cherry, Christopher E. Newall, Nigel S. Watson