Patents by Inventor Adrian Roberts
Adrian Roberts 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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Publication number: 20180364481Abstract: An optical device comprises a pixel array including one or more pixels. Two or more independently controllable electrodes are electrically coupled to each pixel. A common ground reference electrode is electrically coupled to all pixels of the pixel array. Each pixel includes a plurality of liquid crystal molecules. The liquid crystal molecules may be oriented in a first direction based on a first function of voltages applied by the two or more independently controllable electrodes for the pixel, and oriented in a second direction based on a second function of the voltages applied by the two or more independently controllable electrodes for the pixel. In this way, both phase modulation and polarization modulation may be introduced to light illuminating the pixel array.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Steven John ROBBINS, Joel Steven KOLLIN, Andreas GEORGIOU, Adrian Robert Leigh TRAVIS
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Publication number: 20180364482Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to holographic display systems. One example provides a display system comprising a waveguide, a light source configured to introduce light into the waveguide at a controllable light input angle, and a holographic optical element (HOE) configured to outcouple from the waveguide light received from within the waveguide that meets an angular condition. The display system may further comprise a controller configured to control the light input angle and also to control a corrective component optically downstream of the HOE to correct for aberration of the light by the HOE based upon the light iput angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Andreas GEORGIOU, Andrew Stephen MAIMONE, Joel Steven KOLLIN, Adrian Robert Leigh TRAVIS
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Patent number: 10156768Abstract: A light-steering optic comprises a dielectric substrate, a liquid crystal, and a series of transparent conductors. The dielectric substrate has a series of mutually parallel trenches formed therein. A wall of each trench extends up the trench to an adjacent land portion of the dielectric substrate, and the liquid crystal is arranged within each trench. An adherent electrode extends up the wall of the trench and onto a corresponding contact zone, which partly covers the land portion adjacent to that wall. The series of transparent conductors crosses over the series of parallel trenches. Each transparent conductor selectively contacts one or more of the electrodes at a corresponding one or more contact zones.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventor: Adrian Robert Leigh Travis
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Patent number: 10066479Abstract: Method and apparatus to allow continuous recovery and broadcast of data and commands to and from a tubular string (32) through all phases of drilling and completion running in a wellbore. A RF transceiver (76/74) is located on the tubular string, the transceiver being adapted to receive signals and broadcast the signals, and a RF transceiver (88/90) is located remote from the tubular string and adapted to receive the broadcasted signal by virtue of an antenna (92) arranged within a fluid filled annulus (60) around the tubular string. RF transmission through the wellbore using distributed RF transceivers providing data and command transmission up and down the tubing string.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2015Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: GREEN GECKO TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Mark Gregory Maylin, Adrian Robert Bowles, Micheal Alan Jones
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Patent number: 9776444Abstract: A security device including an array of lines printed or otherwise provided on a substrate, the lines including materials which have the same appearance under visible light illumination but which appear different from each other in the visible under a combination of visible and non-visible, ultraviolet illumination. At least some of the lines in the array appear different from other lines under the combination of visible and non-visible, ultraviolet illumination. A second, surface relief array of lines imposed on the first array, the orientation, line widths and spacings of the first and second arrays being such that the device exhibits a variable appearance as it is tilted while exposed to the combination of visible and non-visible illumination.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventor: Jan Adrian Robert Hatton
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Publication number: 20170114633Abstract: Method and apparatus to allow continuous recovery and broadcast of data and commands to and from a tubular string (32) through all phases of drilling and completion running in a wellbore. A RF transceiver (76/74) is located on the tubular string, the transceiver being adapted to receive signals and broadcast the signals, and a RF transceiver (88/90) is located remote from the tubular string and adapted to receive the broadcasted signal by virtue of an antenna (92) arranged within a fluid filled annulus (60) around the tubular string. RF transmission through the wellbore using distributed RF transceivers providing data and command transmission up and down the tubing string.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2015Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: Green Gecko Technology LimitedInventors: Mark Gregory Maylin, Adrian Robert Bowles, Micheal Alan Jones
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Patent number: 9598778Abstract: A single anode system used in multiple electrochemical treatments to control steel corrosion in concrete comprises a sacrificial metal that is capable to supporting high impressed anode current densities with an impressed current anode connection detail and a porous embedding material containing an electrolyte. Initially current is driven from the sacrificial metal [1] to the steel [10] using a power source [5] converting oxygen and water [14] into hydroxyl ions [15] on the steel and drawing chloride ions [16] into the porous material [2] around the anode such that corroding sites are moved from the steel to the anode restoring steel passivity and activating the anode. Cathodic prevention is them applied. This is preferably sacrificial cathodic prevention that is applied by disconnecting the power source and connecting the activated sacrificial node directly to the steel.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Inventors: Gareth Glass, Adrian Roberts, Nigel Davison
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Patent number: 9602767Abstract: The description relates to creating a window-like experience during video communication scenarios. One example can include a spatial light deflector including a steerable array of light deflecting elements. The example can also include a wedge device positioned relative to the spatial light deflector. The example can also include a camera positioned at an end of the wedge device to receive the captured light.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Adrian Robert Leigh Travis, Andreas Georgiou
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Publication number: 20160235993Abstract: An implantable medical device for implantation in a recipient's body, the implantable medical device including first and second elongate leads electrically connected to first and second device components of the implantable medical device, respectively. The implantable medical device further includes a conductor connector electrically connecting a distal end of the first lead to a distal end of the second lead, and an impervious encasement insulating the conductor connector. The impervious encasement includes a sleeve circumferentially surrounding and spaced from the conductor connector and an insulative material filling the space between the conductor connector and the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Adrian Robert CRYER, Zoran MILIJASEVIC
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Patent number: 9409017Abstract: Presented herein is diagnostic and adaptive circuitry for use in an implantable medical system (prosthesis) having at least two physically separate implantable modules (packages) that are electrically connected by a lead assembly (cable). The diagnostic and adaptive circuitry is configured to execute testing and adaptive (corrective) functions.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Cochlear LimitedInventors: Kostas Tsampazis, Adrian Robert Cryer
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Publication number: 20160105640Abstract: The description relates to creating a window-like experience during video communication scenarios. One example can include a spatial light deflector including a steerable array of light deflecting elements. The example can also include a wedge device positioned relative to the spatial light deflector. The example can also include a camera positioned at an end of the wedge device to receive the captured light.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Adrian Robert Leigh TRAVIS, Andreas GEORGIOU
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Publication number: 20150360028Abstract: Presented herein is diagnostic and adaptive circuitry for use in an implantable medical system (prosthesis) having at least two physically separate implantable modules (packages) that are electrically connected by a lead assembly (cable). The diagnostic and adaptive circuitry is configured to execute testing and adaptive (corrective) functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2014Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: Kostas Tsampazis, Adrian Robert Cryer
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Publication number: 20150343829Abstract: A security device including an array of lines printed or otherwise provided on a substrate, the lines including materials which have the same appearance under visible light illumination but which appear different from each other in the visible under a combination of visible and non-visible, ultraviolet illumination. At least some of the lines in the array appear different from other lines under the combination of visible and non-visible, ultraviolet illumination. A second, surface relief array of lines imposed on the first array, the orientation, line widths and spacings of the first and second arrays being such that the device exhibits a variable appearance as it is tilted while exposed to the combination of visible and non-visible illumination.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventor: Jan Adrian Robert HATTON
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Publication number: 20150284860Abstract: A method of protecting steel in a reinforced concrete element is disclosed. The reinforced concrete of the element contains an electrolyte. The method involves providing a primary anode, which is a sacrificial anode, and providing a secondary anode, which is connected to a positive terminal of at least one source of direct current, ‘DC’, power. The primary anode and secondary anode are arranged to have an ionic connection with the steel in the reinforced concrete element via the electrolyte. The primary anode is connected to the steel in the reinforced concrete element using an electron conductor. The negative terminal of the source of DC power is connected to the steel in the reinforced concrete element using an electron conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2013Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Gareth GLASS, Nigel DAVISON, Adrian ROBERTS, Mattew GLASS
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Publication number: 20150246162Abstract: A biocompatible implant is disclosed for use in a patient, comprising a biological material having an open microporous structure; and a biologically active compound. The biologically active compound is impregnated within the open microporous structure of the biological material. The biologically active compound enhances cellular growth within the implant once inserted in the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventor: Adrian Robert Ford
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Publication number: 20140255415Abstract: The present invention provides a binding molecule which is capable of binding to the rat, cynomolgus monkey and human LINGO polypeptide, a polynucleotide encoding such binding molecule; an expression vector comprising said polynucleotide; an expression system comprising a polynucleotide capable of producing a binding molecule; an isolated host cell which comprises an expression system as defined above; the use of such binding molecule as a pharmaceutical, especially in the treatment to promote axonal regeneration/plasticity; a pharmaceutical composition comprising said binding molecule; and a method of treatment of diseases associated with axonal degeneration and demyelination.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: NOVARTIS AGInventors: Marta CORTES-CROS, Ingo Markus KLAGGE, Josef PRASSLER, Adrian Robert WALMSLEY, William Leonard WISHART
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Patent number: 8750730Abstract: An approach is provided for pairing a fuser assembly with a media size and for electronically labeling the fuser assembly for use with the media size. The approach involves causing, at least in part, a fuser assembly having a memory to be tagged with an identifier related to a corresponding media size, the identifier being stored in the memory. The approach also involves determining a media size associated with a print job to be run by a printing system. The approach further involves determining the identifier of an installed fuser assembly. The approach additionally involves causing, at least in part, a comparison between the determined media size associated with the print job and the identifier of the installed fuser assembly to determine if a conflict exists.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Paul Hewitt, Mark Okley, David William Bailey, David Brett, Adrian Robert Tanner, Anthony Geoffrey Painter
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Publication number: 20140037639Abstract: The present invention provides a binding molecule which is capable of binding to the rat, cynomolgus monkey and human LINGO polypeptide, a polynucleotide encoding such binding molecule; an expression vector comprising said polynucleotide; an expression system comprising a polynucleotide capable of producing a binding molecule; an isolated host cell which comprises an expression system as defined above; the use of such binding molecule as a pharmaceutical, especially in the treatment to promote axonal regeneration/plasticity; a pharmaceutical composition comprising said binding molecule; and a method of treatment of diseases associated with axonal degeneration and demyelination.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: NOVARTIS AGInventors: Marta CORTES-CROS, Ingo Markus KLAGGE, Josef PRASSLER, Adrian Robert WALMSLEY, William Leonard WISHART
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Publication number: 20130343770Abstract: An approach is provided for pairing a fuser assembly with a media size and for electronically labeling the fuser assembly for use with the media size. The approach involves causing, at least in part, a fuser assembly having a memory to be tagged with an identifier related to a corresponding media size, the identifier being stored in the memory. The approach also involves determining a media size associated with a print job to be run by a printing system. The approach further involves determining the identifier of an installed fuser assembly. The approach additionally involves causing, at least in part, a comparison between the determined media size associated with the print job and the identifier of the installed fuser assembly to determine if a conflict exists.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Paul HEWITT, Mark OAKLEY, David William BAILEY, David BRETT, Adrian Robert TANNER, Anthony Geoffrey PAINTER
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Patent number: 8581831Abstract: An illuminator for a flat-panel display comprises a tapered slab waveguide 1 co-extensive with the display, a light source 2-4 arranged to inject light into an edge of the waveguide so that it emerges over the face of the waveguide, and means for scanning the light injected into the wedge so that different areas of the panel are illuminated in turn. Preferably the light source is a set of rows of LEDs, each row injecting light at a different range of angles so that it emerges over different areas of the waveguide 1.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventor: Adrian Robert Leigh Travis