Patents by Inventor Adam James Bates

Adam James Bates 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: 7867307
    Abstract: A cyclonic separating apparatus for a cleaning appliance includes a plurality of cyclonic separators arranged in series for separating particles from a dirt- and dust-laden airflow, at least two or three collectors for collecting separated dirt and dust, and a closure member movable between a closed position in which the closure member closes an end of each collector and an open position in which separated dirt and dust can be emptied from the collectors. The ends of the collectors are separated by dividing walls. A expandable seal is provided between the closure member and the dividing walls to seal when the closure member is in the closed position. The expandable seal is able to seal effectively even if the closure member is misaligned, incorrectly fitted or if dirt and dust is present between the surfaces to be sealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Adam James Bates, Timothy Nicholas Stickney
  • Publication number: 20090100634
    Abstract: A cyclonic separating apparatus for a cleaning appliance includes a plurality of cyclonic separators arranged in series for separating particles from a dirt- and dust-laden airflow, at least three collectors for collecting separated dirt and dust, and a closure member movable between a closed position in which the closure member closes an end of each collector and an open position in which separated dirt and dust can be emptied from the collectors. The ends of the collectors are separated by dividing walls. A seal is provided to seal between the closure member and the dividing walls when the closure member is in the closed position. This common seal between the dividing walls and the closure member is able to seal effectively even if the closure member is misaligned or incorrectly fitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: DYSON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Adam James Bates, Timothy Nicholas Stickney
  • Patent number: D657508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Dyson Limited
    Inventors: James Dyson, Peter David Gammack, Emma Jane Heatley-Adams, Robert Mark Brett Coulton, Stuart Lloyd Genn, Adam James Bates
  • Patent number: D670050
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Dyson Limited
    Inventors: James Dyson, Peter David Gammack, Adam James Bates