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: 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
  • Publication number: 20090260243
    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: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Renishaw plc
    Inventors: Finlay Jonathan Evans, David Roberts McMurtry, Colin Ray Bulled
  • Patent number: 7571800
    Abstract: A conveyor having a frame that includes a vibrating frame member connected to a pivot point at one end and a drive member at the opposite end. A conveyor belt is supported by the vibrating frame member and as the drive member vibrates the frame member, the belt is vibrated to cause alignment of food product against a reference edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Stork Townsend Inc.
    Inventors: Colin Ray Hart, Loren Jon Aldrich, Joshua Warren Higgins
  • Publication number: 20090124637
    Abstract: There are disclosed novel 5,7-disubstituted [1,3]thiazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidin-2(3H)-one derivatives of formula (I) [Chemical formula should be inserted here. Please see paper copy] 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: April 3, 2006
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Gunnar Nordvall, Colin Ray, Tobias Rein, Daniel Sohn
  • Publication number: 20090107808
    Abstract: A conveyor having a frame that includes a vibrating frame member connected to a pivot point at one end and a drive member at the opposite end. A conveyor belt is supported by the vibrating frame member and as the drive member vibrates the frame member, the belt is vibrated to cause alignment of food product against a reference edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: STORK TOWNSEND INC.
    Inventors: Colin Ray Hart, Loren Jon Aldrich, Joshua Warren Higgins
  • Publication number: 20090025244
    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: February 14, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: Renishaw PLC
    Inventors: Kevyn Barry Jonas, Geoffrey Mcfarland, Nicholas John Weston, Colin Ray Bulled
  • Publication number: 20080255085
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I wherein X is or Y; and wherein A, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the specification as a base or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or solvate of salt thereof, processes for their preparation, new intermediates used therein, pharmaceutical formulations containing said compounds and to the use of said compounds in therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Per I Arvidsson, Erwan Arzel, Jeremy Burrows, Martina Claesson, Colin Ray, Tobias Rein, Didier Rotticci, Peter Soderman
  • Publication number: 20080214578
    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: April 3, 2006
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Gunnar Nordvall, Colin Ray, Tobias Rein, Daniel Sohn
  • Patent number: 6990637
    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: October 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Colin Ray Anthony, Stéphane St-Michel, Zeke Book Odins-Lucas, Jordan Luther King Schwartz, Richard Malcolm Banks, Marcus Simon Howell Harvey, Charles Cummins, Charles W. Stabb, Mark Richard Ligameri
  • Patent number: D545834
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Colin Ray Anthony, Martijn E. Van Tilburg
  • Patent number: D545835
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Colin Ray Anthony, Martijn E. Van Tilburg
  • Patent number: D546343
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Colin Ray Anthony, Martijn E. Van Tilburg