Patents by Inventor Philip Richards

Philip Richards 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: 7702908
    Abstract: Methods and apparati for securely loading one or more computer software applications onto a tamper resistant module (TRM) (107) and for securely deleting one or more applications from the TRM. An embodiment of the invention comprises a method for determining, based at least upon an encrypted personalization data block, whether a TRM (107) is part of a qualified set of TRM's to accept loading of an application. Thereafter, the method provides for loading the application onto the TRM (107) only after the first step determines that the TRM (107) is qualified to accept the loading of the application. Another embodiment comprises a method for determining, based at least upon an encrypted personalization data block, whether a TRM (107) is part of a qualified set of TRM's to accept deleting of an application. Thereafter, the method provides for deleting the application from the TRM (107) only when the first step determines that the TRM (107) is qualified to accept the deleting of the application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Multos Limited
    Inventors: David Barrington Everett, Stuart James Miller, Anthony David Peacham, Ian Stephen Simmons, Timothy Philip Richards, John Charles Viner
  • Patent number: 7689826
    Abstract: Methods and systems for flexibly loading an application, e.g., a software application, and associated data from an application provider (101) onto a tamper resistant module (TRM) (103) having an I/O buffer (115) and a memory (119). A method embodiment of the invention comprises determining (501) the size of the TRM's I/O buffer (115), segmenting (503) the application to be loaded and its associated data into a plurality of segments, with each segment adapted to be stored in the I/O buffer (115) and the size of each segment being a function of the determined size of the I/O buffer (115), separately transmitting (505) each segment to the tamper resistant module (103), and storing (603) each separately transmitted segment in a selected one of one or more available spaces of the TRM's memory (119), said spaces selected depending upon the size of each segment and upon which of said available spaces has the smallest available area in the TRM's memory (119) in which the segment can be stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Multos Limited
    Inventors: David Barrington Everett, Stuart James Miller, Anthony David Peacham, Ian Stephen Simmons, Timothy Philip Richards, John Charles Viner
  • Patent number: 7681727
    Abstract: A packet comprises an outer shell (0) and an inner shell (I) connected by a spring member (12). The outer shell (0) defines a cavity for receiving the inner shell (I) and comprises a bottom wall (4B), a front wall (1) and two side walls (3R, 3L) upstanding from respective edges of the bottom wall. The inner shell (I) comprises a front wall (11), a rear wall (7) and two side walls (8R, 8L), the rear wall being connected to the bottom wall of the outer shell. The spring member (12) is hingedly connected by a first hinge (H 1) at a lower portion of the front wall (11) of the inner shell and is hingedly connected by a second hinge (H2) to the inner surface of the front wall of the outer shell. The inner shell (I) is hingedly connected to the outer shell (0) by a third hinge (H3) at the said bottom wall such that the inner shell moves with spring action between closed and open positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited
    Inventors: Philip Richard Hunt, Steven Holford
  • Patent number: 7669055
    Abstract: Methods, apparati, and computer-readable media for securely transporting a software application onto a tamper resistant module (TRM) (103) by using an individualized TRM key set. A method embodiment of the present invention comprises: storing a key pair unique to the TRM (103) in a memory located on the TRM (103), where the key pair comprises a TRM public key (150) and a TRM private key (190); retrieving the TRM public key from the TRM; encrypting a portion of the software application using the TRM public key (150); transmitting the encrypted software application to the TRM (103); and recovering and decrypting the encrypted software application using the TRM private key (190).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Multos Limited
    Inventors: David Barrington Everett, Stuart James Miller, Anthony David Peacham, Ian Stephen Simmons, Timothy Philip Richards, John Charles Viner
  • Publication number: 20100011567
    Abstract: A method for establishing a wind turbine generator with one or more Permanent Magnet (PM) rotors. The method comprises the steps of: manufacturing a generator prepared for taking one or more PM rotors, manufacturing one or more rotors comprising a plurality of holding means prepared for retaining PM material, mounting substantially non-magnetized PM material prepared for magnetization in said holding means before or after said one or more rotors are mounted in said generator, connecting a magnetization system for magnetizing said PM material in the generator, and magnetizing said PM material with said magnetization system. The invention also relates to a wind turbine nacelle, a wind turbine comprising said wind turbine nacelle and use of a wind turbine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Lars Helle, Philip Richard Jacobsen Carne Kjaer, Morten Lindholm, Flemming Buus Bendixen, Ion Boldea
  • Patent number: 7635562
    Abstract: Methods of the invention comprise methods and devices for nucleic acid sequence determination. Generally, the invention relates to preparing a substrate for sequencing a target nucleic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Helicos BioSciences Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy Harris, Philip Richard Buzby, Mirna Jarosz, James Joseph DiMeo, Jaime Gill
  • Publication number: 20090224607
    Abstract: The invention relates to a variable rotor speed wind turbine transmitting AC electric power to a utility grid. The wind turbine includes at least one AC generator and at least one power electronic converter unit. Further, it includes means for transforming at least one nominal output value of the generator to at least one different nominal input value of the at least one power electronic converter unit. The invention also relates to a wind park and a method of transmitting AC electric power to a utility grid from a variable rotor speed wind turbine as well as a method of servicing or inspecting a variable rotor speed wind turbine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S
    Inventors: Philip Richard Carne Kjaer, Lars Helle
  • Patent number: 7584358
    Abstract: Methods and apparati for securely loading one or more computer software applications onto a tamper resistant module (TRM) (107) and for securely deleting one or more applications from the TRM. An embodiment of the invention comprises a method for determining, based at least upon an encrypted personalization data block, whether a TRM (107) is part of a qualified set of TRM's to accept loading of an application. Thereafter, the method provides for loading the application onto the TRM (107) only after the first step determines that the TRM (107) is qualified to accept the loading of the application. Another embodiment comprises a method for determining, based at least upon an encrypted personalization data block, whether a TRM (107) is part of a qualified set of TRM's to accept deleting of an application. Thereafter, the method provides for deleting the application from the TRM (107) only when the first step determines that the TRM (107) is qualified to accept the deleting of the application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Multos Limited
    Inventors: David Barrington Everett, Stuart James Miller, Anthony David Peacham, Ian Stephen Simmons, Timothy Philip Richards, John Charles Viner
  • Publication number: 20090191381
    Abstract: Provision of component structures with line core elements are known but enhancing beyond a certain level of stiffness for impact resistance is difficult in view of manufacturing tolerances and bond region ratios. By providing discontinuous core elements 102, 32, 42 with through bonding creating gaps 39, 49 between them, bond regions 36, 46 are created. In such circumstances enhancement of local impact or load resistance through achieving specific desired support about the bond regions 46 can be achieved whilst remaining flexible (elastic) enough to resist cracking due to high cycle fatigue. In such circumstances within a structure 101, 41 both continuous core elements 40 and discontinuous core elements 42 can be provided and formed by simple plastic deformation in a single process whilst maintaining manufacturing tolerances and acceptability with regard to bond formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: ROLLS -ROYCE PLC
    Inventors: Michael James Wallis, Philip Richard Kelk
  • Publication number: 20090061439
    Abstract: The invention provides nucleotide analogs and methods of using them in sequencing reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: HELICOS BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Philip Richard Buzby
  • Patent number: 7482120
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for improving the fidelity of a sequencing-by-synthesis reaction by using a nucleotide derivative that forms a hydrogen bond with a complementary nucleotide on a template, but fails to form a phosphodiester bond with the 3? hydroxyl group of a primer under conditions otherwise suitable for a polymerization reaction; thereby blocking incorporation of a mismatched nucleotide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Helicos Biosciences Corporation
    Inventor: Philip Richard Buzby
  • Patent number: 7469339
    Abstract: A secure multiple application card system and process is provided having secure loading and deleting capability by use of a Certification Authority and Personalization Bureau. The certification authority maintains the security of the system by requiring IC cards to be injected with its public key and a card identifier for uniquely identifying each card, by providing a personalization data block for each card, and by signing with its private key all applications to be loaded or deleted from the IC card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Multos Limited
    Inventors: David Barrington Everett, Stuart James Miller, Anthony David Peacham, Ian Stephen Simmons, Timothy Philip Richards, John Charles Viner
  • Publication number: 20080311693
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a photonic device comprises the steps of providing a core pattern of waveguide core material (1) on a base layer (3) and applying a cladding layer (2) over the core material 1 and the base layer (3). The height of the surface of the cladding layer (2) over the base layer (3) varies in dependence on the pattern of core material (1). The core pattern is designed with at least two reference regions, each having a width w that is selected to provide a peak of the cladding layer (2) with a predetermined height hl over each reference region. The core pattern is further designed such that a line between the peaks of the reference regions is higher than any intervening peaks of the cladding layer, whereby the peaks of the reference regions provide a vertical alignment reference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Graeme Douglas Maxwell, Philip Richard Townley, Robert Campbell McDougall
  • Publication number: 20080313349
    Abstract: In a client/server network, a client may be able to use any of several servers in accomplishing a particular task but may still have preferences as to which server should, if available, be used. If the preferred server is not available, the client will be connected to an alternate server. If a server having a higher preference than the alternate server becomes available, state information associated with the client session with the alternate server is used in order to decide when the client may be switched to the preferred server without compromising work currently being done.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Philip Richard Nickoll, Matthew Roberts, Graham Derek Wallis, David Ware
  • Patent number: 7432720
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method for monitoring electrical characteristic on an electronic circuit board. This electrical characteristic can be voltage or current. The electrical characteristic is measured at a first location. The first location is at a high voltage called primary potential. The electrical characteristic is converted to a proportional frequency. The frequency is sent through an isolation circuit to a second location for monitoring. The second location is at a low voltage called secondary potential. The frequency is provided as input to an environment monitoring circuit at the second location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip Richard Quaife
  • Publication number: 20080137842
    Abstract: Methods, apparati, and computer-readable media for securely transporting a software application onto a tamper resistant module (TRM) (103) by using an individualized TRM key set. A method embodiment of the present invention comprises: storing a key pair unique to the TRM (103) in a memory located on the TRM (103), where the key pair comprises a TRM public key (150) and a TRM private key (190); retrieving the TRM public key from the TRM; encrypting a portion of the software application using the TRM public key (150); transmitting the encrypted software application to the TRM (103); and recovering and decrypting the encrypted software application using the TRM private key (190).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: David Barrington Everett, Stuart James Miller, Anthony David Peacham, Ian Stephen Simmons, Timothy Philip Richards, John Charles Viner
  • Publication number: 20080076123
    Abstract: Described herein is a mutant polymerase, specifically the Klenow exo? polymerase in which the proline at amino acid position 680 is replaced by a glycine (P680G), and its use in sequencing a single polynucleotide template using single molecule sequencing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: Helicos BioSciences Corporation
    Inventor: Philip Richard Buzby
  • Publication number: 20080043659
    Abstract: A method and system for directed call establishment to anchor selected cellular calls in a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) or an IP Multi-Media Subsystem (IMS) network employs a mobile handset application client to interrupt selected cellular call initiations and request a directed call establishment number from a converged services node. A call placed to the directed call establishment number creates a call signaling path through the converged services node in the VoIP or IMS network, which can then exercise control over the call to provide enhanced call services. The converged services node completes a call connection to the original called number in a manner transparent to the user of the mobile handset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: NEWSTEP NETWORKS INC.
    Inventors: Philip Richards, Andre Moskal, David Bridge, Frank Tom, Lloyd Williams, Masilamany Raguparan, Alexander Markman
  • Patent number: 7271677
    Abstract: A system providing an inductive power and data link between an external transmitter and miniature internal receiver is presented. The system is suited to applications where the receiver must be of a small size and the system must consume very little power, such as an implanted biomedical device. The system is also compatible with systems where bi-directional communications are required. The novel transmitter and receiver form an improved forward data telemetry system. The transmitter consists of a Class-E converter with its optimum operating frequency being synchronously, instantaneously and efficiently altered in accordance with the data to be transmitted, thereby producing an FSK modulated magnetic field of substantially constant amplitude. The constant amplitude output allows for the continuous, data-independent transfer of power to the miniature receiver and its associated electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Inventors: Philip Richard Troyk, Glenn Anthony DeMichele
  • Patent number: 7220549
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for sequencing a nucleic acid comprising stabilizing a primer/target nucleic acid duplex on a substrate. Methods of the invention generally contemplate the use of a dual-anchored primer/target nucleic acid duplex, or a stabilizing molecule in a single molecule sequencing reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Helicos Biosciences Corporation
    Inventor: Philip Richard Buzby