Patents by Inventor Philip Crooks

Philip Crooks 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: 20240103300
    Abstract: An electronic case for electronic spectacles may include a base comprising a cavity formed therein. A first spectacle retention device may be located within the cavity. The first spectacle retention device may be configured to retain spectacles. An electrical control system may be included. An electrical connector may be configured to couple the electrical control system in electronic communication with the spectacles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: ACUCELA INC.
    Inventors: Ryo KUBOTA, Philip M. BUSCEMI, Pascal LOSER, Ben CROOK, Massimo PINAZZA, Jim NIEBANCK, James PHILLIPS, Stefan BAUER
  • Patent number: 11287311
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a vibration sensor. The vibration sensor comprises: a sensor base to couple to a vibration source; a piezoelectric transducer coupled on a first side of the transducer to the sensor base; at least one conductor coupled to the piezoelectric transducer; and a seismic weight positioned on a second side of the piezoelectric transducer; wherein the sensor base, the piezoelectric transducer and the seismic weight are aligned along an axis and arranged so that relative movement between the sensor base and the seismic weight arising from the vibration source causes a current to be generated in the piezoelectric transducer and an output signal corresponding to the generated current is detectable on the at least one conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: South East Water Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Forster-Knight, Juan Londono, Eddy Mofardin, Ninad Mohan Dharmadhikari, Jonathan Philip Crook, Matthew Swan, Colin Neil Gehrig, Thomas James Merry, Owen David Neeson, Joseph Ignatius Maria Van Der Plas
  • Patent number: 11029196
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a vibration sensor. The vibration sensor comprises: a sensor base to couple to a vibration source; a piezoelectric transducer coupled on a first side of the transducer to the sensor base; at least one conductor coupled to the piezoelectric transducer; and a seismic weight positioned on a second side of the piezoelectric transducer; wherein the sensor base, the piezoelectric transducer and the seismic weight are aligned along an axis and arranged so that relative movement between the sensor base and the seismic weight arising from the vibration source causes a current to be generated in the piezoelectric transducer and an output signal corresponding to the generated current is detectable on the at least one conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: South East Water Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Forster-Knight, Juan Londono, Eddy Mofardin, Ninad Mohan Dharmadhikari, Jonathan Philip Crook, Matthew Swan, Colin Neil Gehrig, Thomas James Merry, Owen David Neeson, Joseph Ignatius Maria Van Der Plas
  • Publication number: 20210055153
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a vibration sensor. The vibration sensor comprises: a sensor base to couple to a vibration source; a piezoelectric transducer coupled on a first side of the transducer to the sensor base; at least one conductor coupled to the piezoelectric transducer; and a seismic weight positioned on a second side of the piezoelectric transducer; wherein the sensor base, the piezoelectric transducer and the seismic weight are aligned along an axis and arranged so that relative movement between the sensor base and the seismic weight arising from the vibration source causes a current to be generated in the piezoelectric transducer and an output signal corresponding to the generated current is detectable on the at least one conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew Forster-Knight, Juan Londono, Eddy Mofardin, Ninad Mohan Dharmadhikari, Jonathan Philip Crook, Matthew Swan, Colin Neil Gehrig, Thomas James Merry, Owen David Neeson, Joseph Ignatius Maria Van Der Plas
  • Publication number: 20200072661
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a vibration sensor. The vibration sensor comprises: a sensor base to couple to a vibration source; a piezoelectric transducer coupled on a first side of the transducer to the sensor base; at least one conductor coupled to the piezoelectric transducer; and a seismic weight positioned on a second side of the piezoelectric transducer; wherein the sensor base, the piezoelectric transducer and the seismic weight are aligned along an axis and arranged so that relative movement between the sensor base and the seismic weight arising from the vibration source causes a current to be generated in the piezoelectric transducer and an output signal corresponding to the generated current is detectable on the at least one conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Andrew Forster-Knight, Juan Londono, Eddy Mofardin, Ninad Mohan Dharmadhikari, Jonathan Philip Crook, Matthew Swan, Colin Neil Gehrig, Thomas James Merry, Owen David Neeson, Joseph Ignatius Maria Van Der Plas
  • Publication number: 20070286183
    Abstract: A resetting method for a network switch device, which includes a plurality of connection ports, includes the following steps of: defining one of the connection ports as a transmitting port, defining another one of the connection ports as a receiving port, transmitting a resetting signal from the transmitting port to the receiving port, and resetting the network switch device when the receiving port receives the resetting signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Philip Crooks, James Freeman, David Kind, Iain Robertson Kenney
  • Publication number: 20060282527
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system for very simple network management (VSNM), comprising an information database to store or collect various data. An AI (artificial intelligent) engine is coupled to the information data base. A knowledge base rule database is used for storing knowledge base rule and is coupled to the information database and the AI engine. A webpage generator is coupled to the knowledge base rule database and the AI engine. A user interface is coupled to the AI engine. A web server is coupled to the user interface and the webpage generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Cheng-Mau Chiou, Mark Wingrove, Philip Crooks, Iain Kenney, Adrian Pearce, David Kind, James Freeman, Brian Metters
  • Publication number: 20060259468
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the management and organization of electronic records are disclosed. These systems and methods provide the user with capabilities such as inputting and retrieving documents, searching for documents and sharing documents across an organization. The systems and methods also allow the capture of unstructured electronic records not typically associated with document management systems like, for example, email or instant message conversations, allow for remote update of replicated data between electronic record management systems to ensure integrity and consistency of the electronic records, allow for structured replication of electronic records between remote and master systems, and provide a mechanism for rectifying multiple disposal rules that may apply to the same electronic record.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Brooks, Siobhan Brown, Alistair Craig, Philip Crooks, Alan Gilmore, Neal Gordon, Graham Lee, Bernadette Mccoy, Connor Mulholland, Desmond Murphy, Andrew Reid, Geoff Taylor
  • Patent number: 4485516
    Abstract: A scraper for cleaning a lawn mower housing includes an L shaped blade element to conform to the underside of the housing. The blade element has a V shaped cross section to provide a concavity on the surface of the blade element facing the housing. The scraper dislodges debris collected within the housing by simple movement of the scraper around the periphery of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1982
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1984
    Inventor: Philip A. Crook