Patents by Inventor Anthony Saunders
Anthony Saunders 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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Patent number: 9700458Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and method for cutting an annular piece out of the soft tissue of a selected mammal. The device can be utilized in surgical situations such as capsularhexis. The device comprises one or more blades which when rotated, cut an annular path.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2015Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Rhexis Surgical Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Kenneth Giardina, Shane Anthony Saunders, Khaled Nizar Kashlan, Rebeca Kyker Bowden, Jorge Alejandro Baro, Kanitha Kim Mann
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Publication number: 20150238359Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and method for cutting an annular piece out of the soft tissue of a selected mammal. The device can be utilized in surgical situations such as capsularhexis. The device comprises one or more blades which when rotated, cut an annular path.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Applicant: Rhexis Surgical Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Kenneth Giardina, Shane Anthony Saunders, Khaled Nizar Kashlan, Rebeca Kyker Bowden, Jorge Alejandro Baro, Kanitha Kim Mann
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Patent number: 9114343Abstract: A filtration unit and a method of installing a filtration unit are provided. The rectangular filtration unit includes a filter element for filtering fluid. The frame includes a first portion and a second portion. The frame supports the filter element and the frame defines an opening. A first dimension of the filtration unit measured between the exterior of the first portion and the opening is greater than a second dimension of the filtration unit measured between the exterior of the second portion and the opening. In a further example, the filtration unit is mounted in a top section and a bottom section of a holding frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: BHA Altair, LLCInventors: Abhijeet Madhukar Kulkarni, Richard Michael Ashley Mann, Philip John Montague, Kevin Anthony Saunders, Stephen David Hiner, Marcus Carr Walters
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Patent number: 8782026Abstract: A computerized system and method for analyzing color consistency on automotive parts and for providing feedback on painting processes occurring in an assembly plant. The system and method facilitates data collection and analysis at numerous points during the assembly paint processes and the identification of possible adjustments so that parts are painted within a specified tolerance. Body and bumper parts are measured during an inspection process. Measurement and colorimetric data is stored in association with an identifier for the body part or bumper. Measurements relate to equipment and paint mix variables as well as environmental variables that influence the paint results. A software application facilitates analysis of the data and troubleshooting possible causes for color discrepancies. As the color trends away from a specified standard, paint process, including environmental, changes are made, prior to the painting of parts in the bumper or body so that color mismatches are prevented.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Christopher Alan Poland, Michael Anthony Saunders, Masakuni Nishino, Steven J. Baker, David Michael Wellman, William Gregory Peck, Roderick Louis Hixson, John William McTighe, Diana Marie Bush
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Patent number: 8646849Abstract: A support assembly for a surface treating appliance includes a roller having one or more tires, wherein the one or more tires are fused to the roller. The roller can include a polymer such as polypropylene and may also include a glass filled impact modified copolymer such as a 20% glass filed impact modified copolymer. The tires can include a thermoplastic elastomer such as a modified polymer including a mixture of polypropylene and an ethylene propylene diene monomer. The thermoplastic elastomer may have a hardness of from 55 to 95 Duro measured on the A scale, more specifically from 70 to 79 Duro on the A scale or from 80 to 95 Duro on the A scale.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2008Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Tom Vallance Hamilton Crawford, Michael Anthony Saunders
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Patent number: 8438699Abstract: An upright surface treating appliance includes a main body having a user operable handle, and a support assembly for allowing the appliance to be rolled along a surface using the handle. The support assembly includes a yoke and a pair of wheels rotatably connected to the yoke, the yoke being shaped so that a section of the yoke lies between the rims of the wheels. A surface treating head is connected to the yoke. The main body is pivotably connected to the yoke for movement about a pivot axis passing between the wheels, and so that a part of the main body is located between the rims of the wheels. As the main body is pivoted about said axis from an upright position to a reclined position, the spacing between said section of the yoke and said part of the main body increases, and so a shield is provided for covering the gap so formed between said section of the yoke and said part of the main body to prevent dirt and dust from passing into the support assembly through the gap.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: James Dyson, Peter David Gammack, Stephen Benjamin Courtney, Michael Anthony Saunders
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Publication number: 20130074463Abstract: A filtration unit and a method of installing a filtration unit are provided. The rectangular filtration unit includes a filter element for filtering fluid. The frame includes a first portion and a second portion. The frame supports the filter element and the frame defines an opening. A first dimension of the filtration unit measured between the exterior of the first portion and the opening is greater than a second dimension of the filtration unit measured between the exterior of the second portion and the opening. In a further example, the filtration unit is mounted in a top section and a bottom section of a holding frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Abhijeet Madhukar Kulkarni, Richard Michael Ashley Mann, Philip John Montague, Kevin Anthony Saunders, Stephen David Hiner, Marcus Carr Walters
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Publication number: 20130066351Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and method for cutting an annular piece out of the soft tissue of a selected mammal. The device can be utilized in surgical situations such as capsularhexis. The device comprises one or more blades which when rotated, cut an annular path.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Christopher Kenneth Giardina, Shane Anthony Saunders, Khaled Nizar Kashian, Rebeca Kyker Bowden, Jorge Alejandro Baro, Kanitha Devi Kim
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Publication number: 20120254141Abstract: A computerized system and method for analyzing color consistency on automotive parts and for providing feedback on painting processes occurring in an assembly plant. The system and method facilitates data collection and analysis at numerous points during the assembly paint processes and the identification of possible adjustments so that parts are painted within a specified tolerance. Body and bumper parts are measured during an inspection process. Measurement and colorimetric data is stored in association with an identifier for the body part or bumper. Measurements relate to equipment and paint mix variables as well as environmental variables that influence the paint results. A software application facilitates analysis of the data and troubleshooting possible causes for color discrepancies. As the color trends away from a specified standard, paint process, including environmental, changes are made, prior to the painting of parts in the bumper or body so that color mismatches are prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Christopher Alan Poland, Michael Anthony Saunders, Masakuni Nishino, Steven J. Baker, David Michael Wellman, William Gregory Peck, Roderick Louis Hixson, John William McTighe, Diana Marie Bush
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Publication number: 20120187596Abstract: A support assembly for a surface treating appliance includes a roller having one or more tires, wherein the one or more tires are fused to the roller. The roller can include a polymer such as polypropylene and may also include a glass filled impact modified copolymer such as a 20% glass filed impact modified copolymer. The tires can include a thermoplastic elastomer such as a modified polymer including a mixture of polypropylene and an ethylene propylene diene monomer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Tom Vallance Hamilton CRAWFORD, Michael Anthony SAUNDERS
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Publication number: 20110088195Abstract: An upright surface treating appliance includes a main body having a user operable handle, and a support assembly for allowing the appliance to be rolled along a surface using the handle. The support assembly includes a yoke and a pair of wheels rotatably connected to the yoke, the yoke being shaped so that a section of the yoke lies between the rims of the wheels. A surface treating head is connected to the yoke. The main body is pivotably connected to the yoke for movement about a pivot axis passing between the wheels, and so that a part of the main body is located between the rims of the wheels. As the main body is pivoted about said axis from an upright position to a reclined position, the spacing between said section of the yoke and said part of the main body increases, and so a shield is provided for covering the gap so formed between said section of the yoke and said part of the main body to prevent dirt and dust from passing into the support assembly through the gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: DYSON TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: James Dyson, Peter David Gammack, Stephen Benjamin Courtney, Michael Anthony Saunders
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Publication number: 20090133210Abstract: A support assembly for a surface treating appliance includes a roller having one or more tires, wherein the one or more tires are fused to the roller. The roller can include a polymer such as polypropylene and may also include a glass filled impact modified copolymer such as a 20% glass filed impact modified copolymer. The tires can include a thermoplastic elastomer such as a modified polymer including a mixture of polypropylene and an ethylene propylene diene monomer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Tom Vallance Hamilton CRAWFORD, Michael Anthony SAUNDERS
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Publication number: 20080010394Abstract: Devices and methods for storing and retrieving information on demand wherein the information is associated with, for example, a compact disc or digital video disc.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2006Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Adam Bell, Anthony Saunders
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Patent number: 6956492Abstract: A display sign is in the form of a flat panel loudspeaker, the graphics of the display being carried on one exposed surface of the flat panel, the latter being provided with one or more transducers such that the flat panel may be energized to transmit sound in accordance with signals supplied to the one or more transducers. The sign may also be provided with an arrangement for storing inputs made by a user for later retrieval.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2001Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: Talksign LimitedInventors: Michael Andrew Beadman, Michael Anthony Saunders, David Arthur Vaughn John
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Publication number: 20050115986Abstract: A beverage vending machine installation comprising a cabinet and a trolley unit, the cabinet defining a void in which, in use, the trolley unit can be positioned. The cabinet has an opening and at least one door moveable between open and closed positions. A trolley unit comprises at least one beverage vending machine. The trolley unit is moveable relative to the cabinet between an installed position and an uninstalled position. In the installed position the trolley unit is positioned within the void of the cabinet such that at least one door may be closed to allow operation of the vending machine installation. In the uninstalled position, the trolley unit is removed from the cabinet after opening at least one door to allow access to the trolley unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2004Publication date: June 2, 2005Inventors: Anthony Saunders, Neil Rogers, Andrew Bentley
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Publication number: 20050028720Abstract: A device carried by the human hiker that comprises a pop-up (preferably inflatable) figure that is large and may be rapidly deployed by the user. The figure is meant to scare away an attacking or aggressive animal such as a bear. The activation of the pop-up figure may be accompanied by noises and/or smells and/or projectiles and/or smoke.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2003Publication date: February 10, 2005Inventors: Adam Bell, Anthony Saunders
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Publication number: 20040075573Abstract: A display sign is in the form of a flat panel loudspeaker, the graphics of the display being carried on one exposed surface of the flat panel, the latter being provided with one or more transducers whereby the flat panel may be energised to transmit sound in accordance with signals supplied to the one or more transducers. The sign may also be provided with means for storing inputs made by a user for later retrieval.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventors: Michael Andrew Beadman, Michael Anthony Saunders, David Arthur Vaughn John
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Patent number: 3950967Abstract: An apparatus for the colouration of textile materials with a gaseous stream containing a dyestuff, or dyestuffs, in vapour form, which comprises means for passing a hot stream of inert gas over a dyestuff and means for allowing the resulting stream of gas containing dyestuff vapour to impinge on the textile material, in particular an apparatus comprising a reservoir for containing an inert gas under pressure, said reservoir being connected to a tube fitted with heaters, said tube containing a receptacle for the dyestuff, and the other end of the tube being fitted with a jet from which issues the stream of inert gas containing a dyestuff vapour. The apparatus is preferably used for colouring synthetic textile materials with volatile Disperse Dyestuffs.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1974Date of Patent: April 20, 1976Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries LimitedInventors: Johnson York Davies, Guillaume Ward Jamin, Thomas Renshaw, Roy Anthony Saunders, Geoffrey Taylor, John Prys Williams
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Patent number: D506829Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2004Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: DNA Research Innovations LimitedInventors: Matthew John Baker, Anthony Saunders, Tony Stevenson, Andrea Potts, Declan Donovan
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Patent number: D658426Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Inventor: Anthony Saunders