Patents by Inventor Colin Ray

Colin Ray 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: 20230297961
    Abstract: Various embodiments discussed herein are directed to improving existing technologies by enabling users to share content items directly from an operating system component, with little to no user interface input requirements at the underlying communications application. For instance, some embodiments receive an indication that a mouse pointer is hovering over an operating system taskbar icon and automatically produce a flyout window so that a user can share a currently opened application page to other users via a selection of a button within the flyout window. Such application page may be shared via a single selection at the flyout window or an additional “are you sure” or confirmation step. In this way, excessive drilling, navigation, and other user input at the application is reduced and simplified, thereby improving the user experience, content sharing accuracy, and computer resource consumption, among other improvements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Ravi GUPTA, Martin A. MCCLEAN, Man Hei Julia WONG, Peter E. HAMMERQIST, Gabriel S. MARTINEZ, Colin Ray ANTHONY, Srinivas CHAKRAVARTHULA, Jeffrey Scott PETTY, Nithin ADAPA, Jason P. HOWARD, Hanna L. MCLAUGHLIN, Cindy MOLINE
  • Publication number: 20220307811
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article, including using coordinate measuring machine both to obtain three-dimensional point coordinate measurements of first part of article in place and to position a second part of article in predetermined spatial relationship relative to first part in dependence upon measurements of first part. Predetermined spatial relationship is defined in more than three degrees of freedom. Positioning second part relative to first part includes controlling machine to move second part relative to first part in more than three degrees of freedom. Machine is controlled to hold first and second parts in predetermined spatial relationship while performing an operation to fix both parts in predetermined spatial relationship. Second part is not in direct contact with any other part of article when first and second parts are in predetermined spatial relationship, at least not in a manner which would interfere with or influence or affect predetermined spatial relationship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: RENISHAW PLC
    Inventor: Colin Ray BULLED
  • Patent number: 11300408
    Abstract: A non-Cartesian coordinate positioning machine is provided that comprises an extendable leg assembly for positioning a component such as a measurement probe within a working volume of the machine, and a constraint member associated with the extendable leg assembly for providing a predetermined part of the extendable leg assembly with substantially a same orientation relative to gravity for a same position of the component within the working volume. In a preferred embodiment, the orientation relative to gravity is maintained substantially constant, so that a plane defined by the predetermined part is substantially aligned with gravity, as the component is moved around the working volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: RENISHAW PLC
    Inventors: David Roberts McMurtry, Stephen Mark Angood, Colin Ray Bulled, David James Fook, Marcus James Eales, Christopher Kemp
  • Publication number: 20210010808
    Abstract: A non-Cartesian coordinate positioning machine is provided that comprises an extendable leg assembly for positioning a component such as a measurement probe within a working volume of the machine, and a constraint member associated with the extendable leg assembly for providing a predetermined part of the extendable leg assembly with substantially a same orientation relative to gravity for a same position of the component within the working volume. In a preferred embodiment, the orientation relative to gravity is maintained substantially constant, so that a plane defined by the predetermined part is substantially aligned with gravity, as the component is moved around the working volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: RENISHAW PLC
    Inventors: David Roberts MCMURTRY, Stephen Mark ANGOOD, Colin Ray BULLED, David James FOOK, Marcus James EALES, Christopher KEMP
  • Patent number: 10816335
    Abstract: A non-Cartesian coordinate positioning machine is provided that comprises an extendable leg assembly for positioning a component such as a measurement probe within a working volume of the machine, and a constraint member associated with the extendable leg assembly for providing a predetermined part of the extendable leg assembly with substantially a same orientation relative to gravity for a same position of the component within the working volume. In a preferred embodiment, the orientation relative to gravity is maintained substantially constant, so that a plane defined by the predetermined part is substantially aligned with gravity, as the component is moved around the working volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: RENISHAW PLC
    Inventors: David Roberts McMurtry, Stephen Mark Angood, Colin Ray Bulled, David James Fook, Marcus James Eales, Christopher Kemp
  • Patent number: 10588325
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for reducing off-flavour in milk-related products, said methods comprising the step of oxidizing lactose in a milk-related product to lactobionic acid. The invention further relates to methods of producing packaged, milk-related products, as well as milk-related products produced by the said methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: ARLA FOODS AMBA
    Inventors: Anja Sundgren, Colin Ray, Jacob Holm Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20180209788
    Abstract: A non-Cartesian coordinate positioning machine is provided that comprises an extendable leg assembly for positioning a component such as a measurement probe within a working volume of the machine, and a constraint member associated with the extendable leg assembly for providing a predetermined part of the extendable leg assembly with substantially a same orientation relative to gravity for a same position of the component within the working volume. In a preferred embodiment, the orientation relative to gravity is maintained substantially constant, so that a plane defined by the predetermined part is substantially aligned with gravity, as the component is moved around the working volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: RENISHAW PLC
    Inventors: David Roberts MCMURTRY, Stephen Mark ANGOOD, Colin Ray BULLED, David James FOOK, Marcus James EALES, Christopher KEMP
  • Patent number: 9596863
    Abstract: An automatic skinning assembly having a loading station, a first device, and a conveyor assembly extending between the first skinning device and the second skinning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Marel Meat Processing Inc.
    Inventors: Darin F. Dostal, Colin Ray Hart, Gregory Anderson, Stephen H. Cate
  • Publication number: 20170020144
    Abstract: An automatic skinning assembly having a loading station, a first device, and a conveyor assembly extending between the first skinning device and the second skinning device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Darin F. Dostal, Colin Ray Hart, Gregory Anderson, Stephen H. Cate
  • Patent number: 9440992
    Abstract: There are disclosed novel 5-substituted 7-amino-[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidine derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, together with processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use in therapy. The compounds of formula (I) are CX3CR1 receptor antagonists and are thereby particularly useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of neurodegenerative disorders, demyelinating disease, cardio- and cerebrovascular atherosclerotic disorders, peripheral artery disease, rheumatoid arthritis, pulmonary diseases such as COPD, asthma or pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Acturum Life Science AB
    Inventors: Gunnar Nordvall, Colin Ray, Tobias Rein, Daniel Sohn
  • Patent number: 8494027
    Abstract: A wireless device is described that comprises a spread spectrum radio-frequency (RF) communications portion, such as a Bluetooth module, and an ancillary RF receiver portion. The spread spectrum RF communications portion is activated on receipt of a characteristic RF signal by the ancillary RF receiver portion. The ancillary RF receiver portion may consume substantially less power than the spread spectrum RF communications portion thereby allowing a low power standby mode to be implemented. The wireless device may be a measurement probe, such as a temperature probe, for use with machine tools and the like. An interface for transmitting the characteristic RF signal is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Renishaw PLC
    Inventors: Colin Ray Bulled, Serge Cresson
  • Patent number: 8474148
    Abstract: Apparatus for a co-ordinate positioning machine is described that comprises an articulating probe head for supporting a measurement probe. The articulating probe head comprises at least one electric motor. Heating means are provided for generating heat in the articulating probe head. The heating means may be the motors or discrete heating elements. Temperature sensing means, such as one or more temperature sensors, is also provided for determining the temperature at the articulating probe head. The apparatus allows the temperature of the articulating probe head to be controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Renishaw PLC
    Inventors: Kevyn Barry Jonas, Geoffrey McFarland, Nicholas John Weston, Colin Ray Bulled
  • Patent number: 8095892
    Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) view of a data collection based on an attribute is disclosed. A timeline is provided for displaying files and folders. The timeline may include a focal group that displays detailed information about its contents to the user. Remaining items on the timeline are displayed in less detail and may be positioned to appear further away from the user. A histogram may be provided as part of the view to allow the user to more easily navigate the timeline to find a desired file or folder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Colin Ray Anthony, Stephane St-Michel, Zeke Book Odins-Lucas, Jordan Luther King Schwartz, Richard Malcolm Banks, Marcus Simmon Howell Harvey, Charles Cummins, Charles W. Stabb, Mark Richard Ligameri
  • Patent number: 8088780
    Abstract: There are disclosed novel 5,7-disubstituted [1,3]thiazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidin-2(3H)-one derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, together with processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use in therapy. The compounds of formula (I) are CX3CR1 receptor antagonists and are thereby particularly useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of neurodegenerative disorders, demyelinating disease, cardio- and cerebrovascular atherosclerotic disorders, peripheral artery disease, rheumatoid arthritis, pulmonary diseases such as COPD, asthma or pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Gunnar Nordvall, Colin Ray, Tobias Rein, Daniel Sohn
  • Patent number: 7947693
    Abstract: There are disclosed novel 5-substituted 7-amino-[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidine derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, together with processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use in therapy. The compounds of formula (I) are CX3CR1 receptor antagonists and are thereby particularly useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of neurodegenerative disorders, demyelinating disease, cardio- and cerebrovascular atherosclerotic disorders, peripheral artery disease, rheumatoid arthritis, pulmonary diseases such as COPD, asthma or pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Gunnar Nordvall, Colin Ray, Tobias Rein, Daniel Sohn
  • Publication number: 20110092519
    Abstract: There are disclosed novel 5-substituted 7-amino-[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidine derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, together with processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use in therapy. The compounds of formula (I) are CX3CR1 receptor antagonists and are thereby particularly useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of neurodegenerative disorders, demyelinating disease, cardio- and cerebrovascular atherosclerotic disorders, peripheral artery disease, rheumatoid arthritis, pulmonary diseases such as COPD, asthma or pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Gunnar Nordvall, Colin Ray, Tobias Rein, Daniel Sohn
  • Publication number: 20110061253
    Abstract: Apparatus for a co-ordinate positioning machine is described that comprises an articulating probe head for supporting a measurement probe. The articulating probe head comprises at least one electric motor. Heating means are provided for generating heat in the articulating probe head. The heating means may be the motors or discrete heating elements. Temperature sensing means, such as one or more temperature sensors, is also provided for determining the temperature at the articulating probe head. The apparatus allows the temperature of the articulating probe head to be controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: RENISHAW PLC
    Inventors: Kevyn Barry Jonas, Geoffrey McFarland, Nicholas John Weston, Colin Ray Bulled
  • Patent number: 7861430
    Abstract: Apparatus for a co-ordinate positioning machine is described that comprises an articulating probe head for supporting a measurement probe. The articulating probe head comprises at least one electric motor. Heating means are provided for generating heat in the articulating probe head. The heating means may be the motors or discrete heating elements. Temperature sensing means, such as one or more temperature sensors, is also provided for determining the temperature at the articulating probe head. The apparatus allows the temperature of the articulating probe head to be controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Renishaw PLC
    Inventors: Kevyn Barry Jonas, Geoffrey McFarland, Nicholas John Weston, Colin Ray Bulled
  • Patent number: 7841097
    Abstract: Position measurement apparatus, such as hexapod co-ordinate measuring machine, is described that comprises a thrust frame and a metrology frame. The thrust frame comprises a load carrying base connected to a moveable platform by a plurality of powered extendable legs. The metrology frame comprising a metrology base attached to the load carrying base by a base attachment mechanism such as kinematic mounts. The base attachment mechanism is arranged to prevent any distortions of the load carrying base being transmitted to the metrology base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Renishaw PLC
    Inventors: Finlay Jonathan Evans, David Roberts McMurtry, Colin Ray Bulled
  • Publication number: 20100238977
    Abstract: A wireless device is described that comprises a spread spectrum radio-frequency (RF) communications portion, such as a Bluetooth module, and an ancillary RF receiver portion. The spread spectrum RF communications portion is activated on receipt of a characteristic RF signal by the ancillary RF receiver portion. The ancillary RF receiver portion may consume substantially less power than the spread spectrum RF communications portion thereby allowing a low power standby mode to be implemented. The wireless device may be a measurement probe, such as a temperature probe, for use with machine tools and the like. An interface for transmitting the characteristic RF signal is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: RENISHAW PLC
    Inventors: Colin Ray Bulled, Serge Cresson