Patents by Inventor Andrew Weir
Andrew Weir 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: 20240108478Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a prosthetic finger that includes a track that couples to a hand, a first phalange coupled to the track at a first joint, a second phalange coupled to the first phalange at a second joint, a third phalange coupled to the second phalange at a third joint, and a motor positioned at least partially within the second phalange. The prosthetic finger can include a first linkage positioned within the first phalange and configured to cause the first phalange to move relative to the knuckle in response to a motor output and cause the second phalange to move relative to the first phalange in response to the motor output. The prosthetic finger can include a second linkage coupling the third phalange to the second phalange and configured to cause the third phalange to move relative to the second phalange in response to the motor output.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Benjamin Pulver, Levin Sliker, Stephen Huddle, Richard Weir, Jacob Segil, Barathwaj Murali, Andrew Taylor, Tom Noe
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Publication number: 20240108480Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a prosthetic finger that includes a track that couples to a hand, a first phalange coupled to the track at a first joint, a second phalange coupled to the first phalange at a second joint, a third phalange coupled to the second phalange at a third joint, and a motor positioned at least partially within the second phalange. The prosthetic finger can include a first linkage positioned within the first phalange and configured to cause the first phalange to move relative to the knuckle in response to a motor output and cause the second phalange to move relative to the first phalange in response to the motor output. The prosthetic finger can include a second linkage coupling the third phalange to the second phalange and configured to cause the third phalange to move relative to the second phalange in response to the motor output.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Benjamin Pulver, Levin Sliker, Stephen Huddle, Richard Weir, Jacob Segil, Barathwaj Murali, Andrew Taylor, Tom Noe
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Publication number: 20240108479Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a prosthetic finger that includes a track that couples to a hand, a first phalange coupled to the track at a first joint, a second phalange coupled to the first phalange at a second joint, a third phalange coupled to the second phalange at a third joint, and a motor positioned at least partially within the second phalange. The prosthetic finger can include a first linkage positioned within the first phalange and configured to cause the first phalange to move relative to the knuckle in response to a motor output and cause the second phalange to move relative to the first phalange in response to the motor output. The prosthetic finger can include a second linkage coupling the third phalange to the second phalange and configured to cause the third phalange to move relative to the second phalange in response to the motor output.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Benjamin Pulver, Levin Sliker, Stephen Huddle, Richard Weir, Jacob Segil, Barathwaj Murali, Andrew Taylor, Tom Noe
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Patent number: 11938902Abstract: A sliding vehicle center console is provided. The center console may include an elongated rack, including an elongated rack, defining a plurality of teeth, a carrier member coupled to the rack, and a gearbox assembly including a pinion configured to rotate in a first or a second direction to translate the carrier member and the elongated rack from a first position to a second position. The sliding vehicle center console may also include a controller configured to change the rotation of the pinion from one of the first or second directions to the other directions, responsive to a comparison of a sensor value to a threshold condition.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, CoburgInventors: Ulf Hartmann, James Elsarelli, Michael Kidd, Andrew Lakerdas, Raymond Weir, Sarah Miller, Robert Neundorf
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Patent number: 11739919Abstract: There is disclosed a flexible panel, including (i) a fluorescent layer; (ii) an electroluminescent panel layer arranged to illuminate the fluorescent layer; (iii) an ultraviolet protection layer, transparent to visible light, arranged on a front face of the flexible panel to protect the fluorescent layer, and (iv) an adhesive layer; wherein the adhesive layer is arranged on a rear face of the flexible panel, such that the flexible panel is attachable to a surface. There are further disclosed related systems including such flexible panels and a power supply for the flexible panel; objects including such systems; related kits of parts; related methods of assembly; related methods of connection; and connector systems suitable for connecting such flexible panels to a power supply for the flexible panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: INSPACE MEDIA LTD.Inventors: Andrew Weir, James Frost
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Publication number: 20220260237Abstract: There is disclosed a flexible panel, including (i) a fluorescent layer; (ii) an electroluminescent panel layer arranged to illuminate the fluorescent layer; (iii) an ultraviolet protection layer, transparent to visible light, arranged on a front face of the flexible panel to protect the fluorescent layer, and (iv) an adhesive layer; wherein the adhesive layer is arranged on a rear face of the flexible panel, such that the flexible panel is attachable to a surface. There are further disclosed related systems including such flexible panels and a power supply for the flexible panel; objects including such systems; related kits of parts; related methods of assembly; related methods of connection; and connector systems suitable for connecting such flexible panels to a power supply for the flexible panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2020Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Andrew WEIR, James FROST
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Publication number: 20070113728Abstract: The invention disclosed is a system for playing a music sequence such as a MIDI file in synchronization with a prerecorded digital audio data file, such as an MP3 file. The synchronization is accomplished by using the digital media sample rate as a common time base for progression of the playing of the digital media and the music sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2007Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: QRS MUSIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Andrew Weir
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Publication number: 20070068371Abstract: The invention disclosed is a system for playing a music sequence such as a MIDI file in synchronization with a prerecorded CD. The synchronization is accomplished by using the digital media sample rate as a common time base for progression of the playing of the digital media and the music sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Applicant: QRS MUSIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Andrew Weir
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Patent number: 7191268Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for conducting computer system communications with a number of different devices that communicate with the computer system in a number of different protocols via a protocol-shared combination host controller. Combination host controller has a reduced set of pins for handling communication in a plurality of communication protocols. The total number of pins needed for driving communication in a plurality of communication protocols is reduced by sharing at least one control pin or at least one data pin or combination thereof between at least some of the plurality of communication protocols. In one embodiment, data communications in different protocols overlapping in time can be interleaved onto to a shared data path by suspending a current transmission until a later higher priority transmission is complete.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Inventors: Lyle E. Adams, Andrew Weir
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Patent number: 7191256Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for conducting computer system communications with a number of different devices that communicate with the computer system in a number of different protocols via a protocol-shared combination host controller. Combination host controller has a reduced set of pins for handling communication in a plurality of communication protocols. The total number of pins needed for driving communication in a plurality of communication protocols is reduced by sharing at least one control pin or at least one data pin or combination thereof between at least some of the plurality of communication protocols. In one embodiment, data communications in different protocols overlapping in time can be interleaved onto to a shared data path by suspending a current transmission until a later higher priority transmission is complete.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2004Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Inventors: Lyle E. Adams, Andrew Weir
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Publication number: 20070051228Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is a system and method for playing music sequences, such as MIDI files in synchronization with a DVD. This system utilizes a preauthored music sequence and a controller that listens to the S/PDIF output of a DVD player. Further, this application discloses a method for creating MIDI files for use with the invention disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: QRS Music Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Weir, Joseph Friel
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Publication number: 20060265531Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for conducting computer system communications with a number of different devices that communicate with the computer system in a number of different protocols via a protocol-shared combination host controller. Combination host controller has a reduced set of pins for handling communication in a plurality of communication protocols. The total number of pins needed for driving communication in a plurality of communication protocols is reduced by sharing at least one control pin or at least one data pin or combination thereof between at least some of the plurality of communication protocols. In one embodiment, data communications in different protocols overlapping in time can be interleaved onto to a shared data path by suspending a current transmission until a later higher priority transmission is complete.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventors: Lyle Adams, Andrew Weir
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Publication number: 20060233800Abstract: There is disclosed antibody molecules containing at least one CDR derived from a mouse monoclonal antibody having specificity for human TNF?. There is also disclosed a CDR grafted antibody wherein at least one of the CDRs is a hybrid CDR. Further disclosed are DNA sequences encoding the chains of the antibody molecules, vectors, transformed host cells and uses of the antibody molecules in the treatment of diseases mediated by TNF?.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2006Publication date: October 19, 2006Inventors: Diljeet Athwal, Derek Brown, Andrew Weir, Andrew Popplewell, Andrew Chapman, David King
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Publication number: 20060148761Abstract: Bipolar lipids are described which are able to form complexes with polyanions. The lipids comprise a cationic head linked to a hydrophobic backbone and a hydrophilic tail and are capable of self assembly to form stable complexes in aqueous solutions. The lipids are of particular use for the delivery of bioactive substances such as nucleic acids to cells in vitro and especially in vivo.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2005Publication date: July 6, 2006Inventors: Michael Eaton, Timothy Norman, David Parker, Terence Baker, Andrew Weir, Catherine Catterall
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Publication number: 20050246477Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for conducting computer system communications with a number of different devices that communicate with the computer system in a number of different protocols via a protocol-shared combination host controller. Combination host controller has a reduced set of pins for handling communication in a plurality of communication protocols. The total number of pins needed for driving communication in a plurality of communication protocols is reduced by sharing at least one control pin or at least one data pin or combination thereof between at least some of the plurality of communication protocols. In one embodiment, data communications in different protocols overlapping in time can be interleaved onto to a shared data path by suspending a current transmission until a later higher priority transmission is complete.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2004Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Lyle Adams, Andrew Weir
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Publication number: 20050111835Abstract: A Digital Video Recorder is used to record broadcast television programs, store them on a hard disk, and replay them for later viewing. The programs are compressed in the MPEG-2 video compression format when they are first stored on the disk. A separate, second compression algorithm is later performed on the video files that are on the disk. Such transcoding typically occurs when the Digital Video Recorder is otherwise inactive and is used to apply more compression to the stored programs. This step results in a smaller file size for each video file and thereby permits more hours of video to be stored on a given hard disk.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2003Publication date: May 26, 2005Inventors: Joseph Friel, J. Mauchly, Andrew Weir
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Patent number: 6561579Abstract: A saddle support device includes a barrel disposed on a seat post and having a number of teeth extended inward of a bore of the barrel. Two blocks each has a number of teeth formed on one end for engaging into the bore of the barrel and for engaging with the teeth of the barrel, and for securing the blocks to the barrel at any selected angular position. A saddle device includes two support rods engaged into the blocks and secured to the barrel with the blocks. The engagement of the teeth of the blocks and the barrel may prevent the blocks from rotating relative to the barrel.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2002Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Muchachos International Co., Ltd.Inventor: Steven Andrew Weir