Patents by Inventor Peter Unsworth
Peter Unsworth 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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Patent number: 9590536Abstract: A method and apparatus using electromagnetic switching in a two-step connection process is provided to minimize surge currents and torque oscillations in three-phase motors during starts.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technolgies, Inc.Inventors: James J. Kinsella, Peter Unsworth
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Publication number: 20140265995Abstract: A method and apparatus using electromagnetic switching in a two-step connection process is provided to minimize surge currents and torque oscillations in three-phase motors during starts.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: James J. Kinsella, Peter Unsworth
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Patent number: 8325162Abstract: There is disclosed an interactive display system comprising an interactive surface for displaying an image and for receiving inputs from remote devices, the system being adapted to detect the presence of at least two remote devices proximate the interactive surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Promethean, Ltd.Inventors: Nigel Pearce, Peter Unsworth
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Patent number: 8305024Abstract: A method of starting and apparatus for starting a multiphase electrical machine is disclosed. The aim is to reduce oscillatory pulsation in torque generated by the motor and inrush current that occurs shortly after start-up. The starting method comprises the steps of first connecting at least one, but less than all, of a plurality of windings to a respective phase-shifted supply voltage at a controlled point in the supply phase. Then, after a controlled delay following the first connection, connecting the or each remaining winding of the machine a respective phase-shifted supply voltage. The invention has particular application to multiphase (most usually, 3-phase) motors. However, it can also be applied to other electrical machines, such as generators and transformers. The method can be performed at initial start-up or, in the case of application to a motor, at Y-delta switchover.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Inventors: Peter Unsworth, James Joseph Kinsella
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Patent number: 8279186Abstract: There is disclosed an interactive display system comprising an interactive surface for displaying an image and for receiving inputs from remote devices, the system being adapted to detect the presence of at least two remote devices proximate the interactive surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2007Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Promethean Ltd.Inventors: Nigel Pearce, Peter Unsworth
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Patent number: 8279191Abstract: There is disclosed an interactive display system comprising an interactive surface for displaying an image and for receiving inputs from remote devices, the system being adapted to detect the presence of at least two remote devices proximate the interactive surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Promethean LimitedInventors: Nigel Pearce, Peter Unsworth
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Patent number: 8159470Abstract: There is disclosed an interactive display system comprising an interactive surface for displaying an image and for receiving inputs from remote devices, the system being adapted to detect the presence of at least two remote devices proximate the interactive surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Promethean Ltd.Inventors: Nigel Pearce, Peter Unsworth
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Patent number: 8125443Abstract: There is disclosed an interactive display system comprising an interactive surface for displaying an image and for receiving inputs from remote devices, the system being adapted to detect the presence of at least two remote devices proximate the interactive surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Promethean Ltd.Inventors: Nigel Pearce, Peter Unsworth
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Patent number: 8115733Abstract: There is disclosed an interactive display system comprising an interactive surface for displaying an image and for receiving inputs from remote devices, the system being adapted to detect the presence of at least two remote devices proximate the interactive surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Promethean Ltd.Inventors: Nigel Pearce, Peter Unsworth
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Patent number: 8115734Abstract: There is disclosed an interactive display system comprising an interactive surface for displaying an image and for receiving inputs from remote devices, the system being adapted to detect the presence of at least two remote devices proximate the interactive surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Promethean Ltd.Inventors: Nigel Pearce, Peter Unsworth
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Patent number: 8072438Abstract: There is disclosed an interactive display system comprising an interactive surface for displaying an image and for receiving inputs from remote devices, the system being adapted to detect the presence of at least two remote devices proximate the interactive surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Promethean LimitedInventors: Nigel Pearce, Peter Unsworth
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Patent number: 8068093Abstract: There is disclosed an interactive display system comprising an interactive surface for displaying an image and for receiving inputs from remote devices, the system being adapted to detect the presence of at least two remote devices proximate the interactive surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Promethean HouseInventors: Nigel Pearce, Peter Unsworth
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Patent number: 8054301Abstract: There is disclosed an interactive display system comprising an interactive surface for displaying an image and for receiving inputs from remote devices, the system being adapted to detect the presence of at least two remote devices proximate the interactive surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Promethean Ltd.Inventors: Nigel Pearce, Peter Unsworth
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Publication number: 20110210615Abstract: A method of starting and apparatus for starting a multiphase electrical machine is disclosed. The aim is to reduce oscillatory pulsation in torque generated by the motor and inrush current that occurs shortly after start-up. The starting method comprises the steps of first connecting at least one, but less than all, of a plurality of windings to a respective phase-shifted supply voltage at a controlled point in the supply phase. Then, after a controlled delay following the first connection, connecting the or each remaining winding of the machine a respective phase-shifted supply voltage. The invention has particular application to multiphase (most usually, 3-phase) motors. However, it can also be applied to other electrical machines, such as generators and transformers. The method can be performed at initial start-up or, in the case of application to a motor, at Y-delta switchover.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: Peter Unsworth, James Joseph Kinsella
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Publication number: 20110016435Abstract: There is disclosed an interactive display system comprising an interactive surface for displaying an image and for receiving inputs from remote devices, the system being adapted to detect the presence of at least two remote devices proximate the interactive surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Promethean LimitedInventors: Nigel Pearce, Peter Unsworth
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Publication number: 20100321294Abstract: There is disclosed an interactive display system comprising an interactive surface for displaying an image and for receiving inputs from remote devices, the system being adapted to detect the presence of at least two remote devices proximate the interactive surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: PROMETHEAN LIMITEDInventors: Nigel Pearce, Peter Unsworth
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Publication number: 20100321345Abstract: There is disclosed an interactive display system comprising an interactive surface for displaying an image and for receiving inputs from remote devices, the system being adapted to detect the presence of at least two remote devices proximate the interactive surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: PROMETHEAN LIMITEDInventors: Nigel Pearce, Peter Unsworth
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Publication number: 20100315338Abstract: There is disclosed an interactive display system comprising an interactive surface for displaying an image and for receiving inputs from remote devices, the system being adapted to detect the presence of at least two remote devices proximate the interactive surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: PROMETHEAN LIMITEDInventors: Nigel Pearce, Peter Unsworth
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Publication number: 20100318944Abstract: There is disclosed an interactive display system comprising an interactive surface for displaying an image and for receiving inputs from remote devices, the system being adapted to detect the presence of at least two remote devices proximate the interactive surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: PROMETHEAN LIMITEDInventors: Nigel Pearce, Peter Unsworth
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Publication number: 20100295784Abstract: There is disclosed an interactive display system comprising an interactive surface for displaying an image and for receiving inputs from remote devices, the system being adapted to detect the presence of at least two remote devices proximate the interactive surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: PROMETHEAN LIMITEDInventors: Nigel Pearce, Peter Unsworth