Patents by Inventor David Alan Rook

David Alan Rook 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).

  • Patent number: 10990065
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanical clock having a winding mechanism and a means to automatically wind the winding mechanism of the clock; wherein the automatic winding means is directly or indirectly powered or actuated by an electrical system of a motor vehicle, in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED
    Inventors: David Alan Rook, Richard Hartley
  • Patent number: 10647265
    Abstract: A switch mechanism actuates an electrically adjustable screen mount. The switch mechanism allows a user to select between a first automatic operation for stowing and deployment of the display screen (6), and a second, user adjustable operation for adjustment of the deployed position of the display screen (6), in order to tilt the screen back and forth. The adjustment back and forth may be accompanied by a movement upward or downward, with an upward movement when the top of the screen tilts away from the user, and downward movement when the top of the screen tilts towards the user. This can compensate for tilting of the surface to which the screen mount is attached, such as a seat-back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Bentley Motors Limited
    Inventors: David Kelly, David Alan Rook
  • Publication number: 20200089167
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanical clock having a winding mechanism and a means to automatically wind the winding mechanism of the clock; wherein the automatic winding means is directly or indirectly powered or actuated by an electrical system of a motor vehicle, in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: David Alan Rook, Richard Hartley
  • Publication number: 20200039444
    Abstract: An instrument panel has an aperture in which a display may be arranged. The instrument panel further comprises a rotatable display mechanism. The mechanism comprising at least three display surfaces supported on a rotatable support. A first display surface comprises a touch sensitive display screen; a second display surface comprises at least one dial or gauge; and a third display surface comprises a trim element. The support is mounted for rotation with respect to a mount and the mount is movable away from and towards the aperture in the instrument panel. In use each display surface may be arranged in the aperture. To change from one display surface to another display surface, the mount is moved away from the instrument panel, the support is rotated and the mount is then moved back towards the instrument panel so as to align another display surface in the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: David Alan Rook, Jeff Brindle, Ian Armstrong, Richard Stevens, Darren Day
  • Patent number: 10543791
    Abstract: A display screen mount mounts a display screen (6) to the rear of a seat (1). The mount includes a guide which defines a guide path to guide the display screen support (7) from a stowed position to a deployed position. The guide path also allows for adjustment of the viewing angle in the deployed position. The guide path has a linear portion (105) along which the display screen support (7) is guided into a deployed position in which the screen is visible to the user and a non-linear portion (106) which allows different viewing angles of the display screen (6) to be adopted in the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Bentley Motors Limtied
    Inventors: David Alan Rook, Philip Wilson
  • Patent number: 9834120
    Abstract: The invention provides an electrically driven stowable and deployable table mounted on a support structure, wherein the table comprises a switch mechanism operable by a user to select between a first, automatic, operation for stowing and deployment of the table, and a second, user adjustable operation for user adjustment of the deployed position of the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED
    Inventor: David Alan Rook
  • Publication number: 20170341594
    Abstract: A switch mechanism actuates an electrically adjustable screen mount. The switch mechanism allows a user to select between a first automatic operation for stowing and deployment of the display screen (6), and a second, user adjustable operation for adjustment of the deployed position of the display screen (6), in order to tilt the screen back and forth. The adjustment back and forth may be accompanied by a movement upward or downward, with an upward movement when the top of the screen tilts away from the user, and downward movement when the top of the screen tilts towards the user. This can compensate for tilting of the surface to which the screen mount is attached, such as a seat-back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: David Kelly, David Alan Rook
  • Publication number: 20170305359
    Abstract: A display screen mount mounts a display screen (6) to the rear of a seat (1). The mount includes a guide which defines a guide path to guide the display screen support (7) from a stowed position to a deployed position. The guide path also allows for adjustment of the viewing angle in the deployed position. The guide path has a linear portion (105) along which the display screen support (7) is guided into a deployed position in which the screen is visible to the user and a non-linear portion (106) which allows different viewing angles of the display screen (6) to be adopted in the deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: David Alan Rook, Philip Wilson
  • Publication number: 20160059759
    Abstract: The invention provides an electrically driven stowable and deployable table mounted on a support structure, wherein the table comprises a switch mechanism operable by a user to select between a first, automatic, operation for stowing and deployment of the table, and a second, user adjustable operation for user adjustment of the deployed position of the table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED
    Inventor: David Alan Rook
  • Publication number: 20160059795
    Abstract: A display screen surface-mounting structure (100) comprising a display screen connector (111, 113), a surface connector (115, 117) for connecting the structure to a surface in use, and further comprising a rotational movement mechanism for axial rotation of an attached display screen (400) in use, wherein the rotational movement mechanism comprises an electric drive (109) and an manual rotational adjustment mechanism, and wherein the rotational movement mechanism comprises first and second dampers (105, 109), arranged to be connected either side of a connected display screen (400), in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED
    Inventors: David Alan Rook, Philip Wilson
  • Patent number: D833890
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Fritz Hansen A/S
    Inventors: David Alan Rook, Richard Hartley, Darren Day, George Bowen