Patents by Inventor Christopher Davies

Christopher Davies 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).

  • Publication number: 20130232766
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in handling windscreens for example for installation in a vehicle, includes a windscreen anchor assembly comprising a windscreen anchor device and a support arm extending away from the windscreen anchor device. A mount assembly is provided for supporting the windscreen anchor assembly. The mount assembly includes a mount structure for engaging with the support arm such that the support arm can slide bodily in its longitudinal direction with respect to the mount structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Belron Hungary KFT - Zug Branch
    Inventors: William Finck, Christopher Davies
  • Patent number: 8371031
    Abstract: A cutting device, particularly suited for removing vehicle glazing panels, has forward blade carrier and a rearward handle spaced from the forward blade carrier. The forward blade carrier may function as a handle, the device thereby being operable in two handed use. The rearward handle and forward blade may be movable relative to one another permitting re-configuration of the device. The rearward handle and forward blade carrier may be connected by a bridge portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Belron Hungary Kft-Zug Branch
    Inventors: Christopher Davies, Nicholas James Mival
  • Publication number: 20130031752
    Abstract: A fastener assembly and for joining a first body to a second body and a method for using the fastener assembly are disclosed herein. The fastener assembly includes, but is not limited to, a base component that is configured for engagement with the first body. The base component includes a class A surface. The fastener assembly further includes a fastening component that is connected to the base component and that extends therefrom. The fastening component is configured to translate for a predetermined distance with respect to the base component. The fastening component is further configured to engage the second body. The fastener assembly still further includes a biasing feature that is configured to urge the fastening component towards a substantially concentric arrangement with respect to the base component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: FAURECIA INTERIOR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Christopher Davies
  • Publication number: 20120308979
    Abstract: A participant response system comprises a plurality of handsets for allowing a participant of an event to input a response. Each handset comprises a wireless handset having a keyboard for allowing a user to input a response. The handsets are configurable either as a participant response handset to allow a participant to enter a response, or as a base station. The handset also includes audio capability to allow participants to receive and input audio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Anthony M. Knowles, Christopher Davies, Andrew Cornall
  • Patent number: 8326210
    Abstract: A participant response system comprises a plurality of handsets for allowing a participant of an event to input a response. Each handset comprises a wireless handset having a keyboard for allowing a user to input a response. The handsets are configurable either as a participant response handset to allow a participant to enter a response, or as a base station. The handset also includes audio capability to allow participants to receive and input audio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: IML Limited
    Inventors: Anthony Knowles, Christopher Davies, Andrew Cornall
  • Patent number: 8265543
    Abstract: A participant response system comprises a plurality of handsets for allowing a participant of an event to input a response. Each handset comprises a wireless handset having a keyboard for allowing a user to input a response. The handsets are configurable either as a participant response handset to allow a participant to enter a response, or as a base station. The handset also includes audio capability to allow participants to receive and input audio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: IML Limited
    Inventors: Anthony Knowles, Christopher Davies, Andrew Cornall
  • Publication number: 20110203429
    Abstract: A cutting device, particularly suited for removing vehicle glazing panels, has forward blade carrier and a rearward handle spaced from the forward blade carrier. The forward blade carrier may function as a handle, the device thereby being operable in two handed use. The rearward handle and forward blade may be movable relative to one another permitting re-configuration of the device. The rearward handle and forward blade carrier may be connected by a bridge portion. Novel aspects of the blade and lubrication for the device are also described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Christopher Davies, Nicholas James Mival
  • Publication number: 20110183867
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of screening arrays of polymers having pre-determined surface energies. The polymer arrays of the present invention can be used to screen for microorganism adherence. More specifically the arrays can be used to screen for adherence of particular bacteria or fungi to particular polymers in the array. Furthermore, this invention relates to a method combining in-situ polymer synthesis with physico-chemical characterisation of the resulting polymer array and subsequent biological assays of bacterial or fungal adherence. This allows for high throughput screening and characterisation of candidate polymers which are not susceptible to bacterial or fungal adherence or which can be used to support bacterial or fungal adherence where such is required. The arrays can also be used to screen for inhibition or promotion of biofilm formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Martyn Christopher Davies, Morgan Alexander, Paul Williams, Robert Langer, Daniel Anderson, Andrew Urquhart
  • Publication number: 20110166037
    Abstract: Arrays for genome-wide analysis of methylation are disclosed. IN a preferred aspect arrays comprising a plurality of probes complementary to a plurality of identified CpG islands in the human, mouse and rat genome are disclosed. The arrays may be used to detect methylation within cpG islands in samples from human, mouse and rat genomes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: AFFYMETRIX, INC.
    Inventors: Yanxiang Cao, Shivani Nautiyal, Charles G. Miyada, Christopher Davies, Gangwu Mei, Alan J Williams, Eric B. Schell, John E. Blume
  • Publication number: 20110157581
    Abstract: The condition of a glazing panel is investigated using a viewing device to view an illuminating electromagnetic radiation profile at a target zone. Data relating to the viewed radiation profile is compared to datum data, to produce an output related to the condition of the glazing panel at the target zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: Christopher Davies
  • Patent number: 7901882
    Abstract: Arrays for genome-wide analysis of methylation are disclosed. In a preferred aspect arrays comprising a plurality of probes complementary to a plurality of identified CpG islands in the human, mouse and rat genome are disclosed. The arrays may be used to detect methylation within CpG islands in samples from human, mouse and rat genomes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Affymetrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Yanxiang Cao, Shivani Nautiyal, Charles G. Miyada, Christopher Davies, Gangwu Mei, Alan J. Williams, Eric B. Schell, John E. Blume
  • Patent number: 7882776
    Abstract: Armor for a vehicle comprises a grid of bars, at least the majority of the bars being formed from carbon fiber. The carbon fiber bars may be pultruded and some of the bars may be metallic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: NP Aerospace Limited
    Inventors: Roger Terence Arthur Medwell, Christopher Davies
  • Patent number: 7865975
    Abstract: A wearable device to comfortably and ergonomically transfer substantially all of the weight of a heavy protective garment from a wearer's shoulders, neck and back to the wearer's waist, in a manner that does not interfere with the normal and necessary movement and range of motion of the wearer. The device transfers the weight of the protective garment from the shoulder area of the wearer to a belt at the waist/hip area of the wearer via a vertical support member(s) that incorporate(s) articulating and adjustable elements which permit the device to accommodate the natural movement of the wearer's body at the waist, back, neck and shoulders while transferring the weight of the protective garment to the waist/hip area of the wearer. The subject device may also be incorporated into or made part of a protective garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventors: Richard Davies, Christopher A. Davies
  • Patent number: 7868291
    Abstract: The condition of a glazing panel (2) is investigated using a viewing device (1) to view an illuminating electromagnetic radiation profile at a target zone. Data relating to the viewed radiation profile is compared to datum data, to produce an output related to the condition of the glazing panel at the target zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Carglass Luxembourg Sarl-Zug Branch
    Inventor: Christopher Davies
  • Publication number: 20100266757
    Abstract: In hot ambient conditions (particularly in climates having strong sunshine) vehicle glazing panels can reach high temperatures frequently in excess of 50° C. and on occasions up to 90° C. plus. In such high temperature conditions it is a known problem that small glazing panel breaks or cracks can become elongated (or result in shattering of the glazing panel) when stresses are applied to the glazing panel. The invention provides a method of repairing a flaw (such as a crack or break) in a vehicle glazing panel by first, wetting the surface of the glazing panel in the vicinity of the flaw and then generating a forced air flow to enhance evaporation of the wetted glazing panel, and subsequently conduction a repair process on the flaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: BELRON HUNGARY KFT - ZUG BRANCH
    Inventors: André Segers, Christopher Davies
  • Publication number: 20100231707
    Abstract: A method of investigating a glazing panel is disclosed in which a first investigation image of a target zone of the glazing panel is captured and a second investigation image of the target zone is captured. Image data from the first and second investigation images are combined to provide an output representative of the condition of the glazing panel at the target zone. The two investigation images are taken using respectively a black and a white background on the other side of the glazing panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher Davies, André Segers
  • Patent number: 7654770
    Abstract: A marking sphere dispensing apparatus for dispensing fluid-assisted marking spheres into pavement marking materials applied to a surface has a frame defining a marking sphere receptacle, a valve seat defining an opening between the marking sphere receptacle and an expulsion duct. A plunger is disposed coaxially to the longitudinal axis of the dispensing apparatus and defines an internal fluid passage for providing pressurized fluid. The plunger is moveable in a longitudinal direction within the marking sphere dispensing frame between a first position at which a plunger head of the plunger is seated against the valve seat to close the opening, and a second position at which the plunger head is axially offset from the valve seat to define a marking sphere inlet gap across the opening. A method for applying marking spheres uses the marking sphere dispensing apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Potters Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin E. Hall, Christopher Davies, Thomas Still, Keith Wolos, Kenneth Grimbilas
  • Publication number: 20100023316
    Abstract: A participant response system comprises a plurality of handsets for allowing a participant of an event to input a response. Each handset comprises a wireless handset having a keyboard for allowing a user to input a response. The handsets are configurable either as a participant response handset to allow a participant to enter a response, or as a base station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Anthony Knowles, Christopher Davies, Andrew Cornall
  • Publication number: 20090249293
    Abstract: Methods for configuring a computer-implemented workflow process in a computing environment include defining a workflow class using an underlying object oriented programming language of the computing environment as a metalanguage, and extending the workflow class with a static class-level model that defines a flow network,
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher Davies
  • Publication number: 20080310917
    Abstract: A marking sphere dispensing apparatus for dispensing fluid-assisted marking spheres into pavement marking materials applied to a surface has a frame defining a marking sphere receptacle, a valve seat defining an opening between the marking sphere receptacle and an expulsion duct. A plunger is disposed coaxially to the longitudinal axis of the dispensing apparatus and defines an internal fluid passage for providing pressurized fluid. The plunger is moveable in a longitudinal direction within the marking sphere dispensing frame between a first position at which a plunger head of the plunger is seated against the valve seat to close the opening, and a second position at which the plunger head is axially offset from the valve seat to define a marking sphere inlet gap across the opening. A method for applying marking spheres uses the marking sphere dispensing apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: POTTERS INDUSTRIES, INC
    Inventors: Kevin E. Hall, Christopher Davies, Thomas Still, Keith Wolos, Kenneth Grimbilas