Patents by Inventor Colin Hall

Colin Hall 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: 20230387582
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cover for at least one antenna emitting or sensing electromagnetic radiation in at least one first frequency band, the cover includes at least one first surface facing the antenna and at least one second surface averted to the antenna, where the cover includes at least one substrate being transmissible for electromagnetic radiation and at least one first coating covering the substrate in at least one first area, the first coating being transmissible for electromagnetic radiation of at least the first frequency band, whereas the first coating is reflective for electromagnetic radiation falling onto the second surface and having a frequency within at least one second frequency band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Dean CARUSO, Scott Agung EDWARDS, Simon BELCHER, Garry Gordon Leslie FIMERI, Bastian STOEHR, Simon David FIELD, Colin HALL, Tim SYMONDS
  • Patent number: 11764467
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cover for at least one antenna emitting or sensing electromagnetic radiation in at least one first frequency band, the cover includes at least one first surface facing the antenna and at least one second surface averted to the antenna, where the cover includes at least one substrate being transmissible for electromagnetic radiation and at least one first coating covering the substrate in at least one first area, the first coating being transmissible for electromagnetic radiation of at least the first frequency band, whereas the first coating is reflective for electromagnetic radiation falling onto the second surface and having a frequency within at least one second frequency band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Motherson Innovations Company Limited
    Inventors: Dean Caruso, Scott Agung Edwards, Simon Belcher, Garry Gordon Leslie Fimeri, Bastian Stoehr, Simon David Field, Colin Hall, Tim Symonds
  • Publication number: 20210344110
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cover for at least one antenna emitting or sensing electromagnetic radiation in at least one first frequency band, the cover includes at least one first surface facing the antenna and at least one second surface averted to the antenna, where the cover includes at least one substrate being transmissible for electromagnetic radiation and at least one first coating covering the substrate in at least one first area, the first coating being transmissible for electromagnetic radiation of at least the first frequency band, whereas the first coating is reflective for electromagnetic radiation falling onto the second surface and having a frequency within at least one second frequency band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Dean CARUSO, Scott Agung EDWARDS, Simon BELCHER, Garry Gordon Leslie FIMERI, Bastian STOEHR, Simon David FIELD, Colin HALL, Tim SYMONDS
  • Patent number: 9294084
    Abstract: A transistor drive circuit uses multi-stage slew rate control to drive one or more switching transistors. After a decision is made to change transistor state, a first drive current may be applied to an input terminal of the transistor for a predetermined time duration. After the predetermined time duration, a second drive current may be applied to the input terminal. When the transition between states is substantially complete, the current drive to the input terminal may be changed to a voltage drive. In some embodiments, the predetermined time duration may be based on the start time of a Miller plateau during the transition period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Allegro Microsystems, LLC
    Inventors: James McIntosh, Robert D. Christie, Colin Hall, Alistair Wood
  • Patent number: 9186146
    Abstract: Devices for treating wounds and methods of treating wounds are described. In use, the devices allow both mechanical force and negative pressure therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Hardman, Colin Hall, James Sealy
  • Publication number: 20140213994
    Abstract: Devices for treating wounds and methods of treating wounds are described. In use, the devices allow both mechanical force and negative pressure therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: KCI LICENSING, INC.
    Inventors: Ian Hardman, Colin Hall, James Sealy
  • Patent number: 8721629
    Abstract: Devices for treating wounds and methods of treating wounds are described. In use, the devices allow both mechanical force and negative pressure therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Hardman, Colin Hall, James Sealy
  • Patent number: 8537451
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing an electroactive substrate. The process includes providing a substrate having an oxidant layer on a surface thereof, exposing the surface containing the oxidant layer to a vapor containing an aryl or heteroaryl monomer that is polymerizable to form an electroactive polymer, and polymerizing the aryl or heteroaryl monomer in the presence of a volatile Lewis base to form a polyaryl or polyheteroaryl electroactive polymer film on the surface of the substrate. The invention also provides electroactive substrates formed by the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Jakub Henryk Mazurkiewicz, Gordon George Wallace, Charles Peter Innis, Scott A. Edwards, Peter J. Murphy, Colin Hall, Rick Fabretto, Kamil Zuber
  • Patent number: 7999992
    Abstract: An electrochromic assembly 32 is disclosed. The assembly comprises: first and second electrodes 22, 24, at least one electrode being transparent; a porous membrane 10 defining a plurality of pores, the membrane having a first refractive index and located between the electrodes 22, 24; an electrolyte filling the pores, the electrolyte having a second refractive index substantially matching the first refractive index, the electrolyte and membrane together forming a substantially transparent electrolytic layer; and at least one electrochromic layer 18 covering at part of the first electrode 22. The membrane 10 is flexible and the spacing between the electrodes 22, 24 is held substantially constant by the membrane 10. The membrane is sealed with sealant 42.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Jakub Henryk Mazurkiewicz, Gordon George Wallace, Charles Peter Innis, Scott A. Edwards, Peter J. Murphy, Colin Hall, Rick Fabretto
  • Publication number: 20100137817
    Abstract: Devices for treating wounds and methods of treating wounds are described. In use, the devices allow both mechanical force and negative pressure therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Ian Hardman, Colin Hall, James Sealy
  • Publication number: 20100079846
    Abstract: An electrochromic assembly 32 is disclosed. The assembly comprises: first and second electrodes 22, 24, at least one electrode being transparent; a porous membrane 10 defining a plurality of pores, the membrane having a first refractive index and located between the electrodes 22, 24; an electrolyte filling the pores, the electrolyte having a second refractive index substantially matching the first refractive index, the electrolyte and membrane together forming a substantially transparent electrolytic layer; and at least one electrochromic layer 18 covering at part of the first electrode 22. The membrane 10 is flexible and the spacing between the electrodes 22, 24 is held substantially constant by the membrane 10. The membrane is sealed with sealant 42.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: Visiocorp Australia Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Jakub Henryk Mazurkiewicz, Gordon George Wallace, Charles Peter Innis, Scott A. Edwards, Peter J. Murphy, Colin Hall, Rick Fabretto
  • Publication number: 20080096014
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a craze resistant plastic article. The process includes steps of exposing a substrate surface to a plasma gas formed by introducing a gas mixture containing oxygen and an organosilicon monomer into a plasma chamber to deposit a polymer coating that adheres to the surface of the substrate. An innermost region of the coating adjacent the surface of the substrate is deposited with a ratio of organosilicon monomer to oxygen in the gas mixture that is greater than or equal to 1. An outermost region of the coating is deposited with a ratio of organosilicon monomer to oxygen in the gas mixture that is less than 1. The ratio of organosilicon monomer to oxygen in the plasma gas is altered progressively over time between deposition of the innermost and outermost regions to form a graded coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
    Inventors: Hans Griesser, Peter Murphy, Colin Hall
  • Patent number: 6571985
    Abstract: A dispenser for folded interconnected disposable wipes includes at least one dispensing container having side and end walls, and a dispensing wall adjacent to the side and end walls. The dispensing wall has a center dispensing aperture located generally in the center thereof. The dispensing wall may also have an additional dispensing aperture, for example an off-center aperture or a corner dispensing aperture located near one corner of the dispensing wall adjacent to one of the end walls and one of the side walls. Disposable wipes can be withdrawn from either the corner and/or off-center dispensing aperture or the center dispensing aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Patsy McEachern Wilkes, Craig F. Thomaschefsky, Malcolm Colin Halls
  • Publication number: 20020079322
    Abstract: A dispenser for folded interconnected disposable wipes includes at least one dispensing container having side and end walls, and a dispensing wall adjacent to the side and end walls. The dispensing wall has a center dispensing aperture located generally in the center thereof. The dispensing wall may also have an additional dispensing aperture, for example an off-center aperture or a corner dispensing aperture located near one corner of the dispensing wall adjacent to one of the end walls and one of the side walls. Disposable wipes can be withdrawn from either the corner and/or off-center dispensing aperture or the center dispensing aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Patsy McEachern Wilkes, Craig F. Thomaschefsky, Malcolm Colin Halls
  • Patent number: D469175
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin Hall, Keith Patrick Heaton
  • Patent number: D469176
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin Hall, Keith Patrick Heaton
  • Patent number: D478659
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin Hall, Keith Patrick Heaton
  • Patent number: D478984
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin Hall, Keith Patrick Heaton
  • Patent number: D488558
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventor: Colin Hall