Patents by Inventor David Bedford
David Bedford 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).
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Publication number: 20230131527Abstract: The use of a modified reduced indium tin oxide to provide a security image wherein the modified reduced indium tin oxide is obtained by heating indium tin oxide in a reducing atmosphere at a temperature of from 300 to 500° C.; and contacting the reduced indium tin oxide with an organophosphorus compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Anna DOBROWOLSKA, Aimee JACKSON, David BEDFORD, Angus WARD
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Patent number: 11046104Abstract: A composition comprising a first infrared absorbing material which is a doped metal oxide comprising indium and/or tin; and a second infrared absorbing material which is a compound selected from: or a salt or polymer thereof, wherein —M is a metal selected from a group 3-10 (Group 1MB-VIII) element or a lanthanide; —R1 is selected from hydrogen, phosphonate, sulphonate, nitro, halo, cyano, thiocyano, thioalkyl, thioaryl, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy, amines, substituted amines and substituted aryl; —one of R2 and R3 is oxygen and the other of R2 and R3 is NO; —n is a number corresponding to half the co-ordination number of the metal M; —each L and L? is independently a ligand complexed to the metal M; and —y is a number corresponding to the co-ordination number of the metal M.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2018Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: INOVINK LIMITEDInventors: David Malcolm Lewis, David Bedford
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Publication number: 20200361228Abstract: A composition comprising a first infrared absorbing material which is a doped metal oxide comprising indium and/or tin; and a second infrared absorbing material which is a compound selected from: or a salt or polymer thereof, wherein —M is a metal selected from a group 3-10 (Group 1MB-VIII) element or a lanthanide; —R1 is selected from hydrogen, phosphonate, sulphonate, nitro, halo, cyano, thiocyano, thioalkyl, thioaryl, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy, amines, substituted amines and substituted aryl; —one of R2 and R3 is oxygen and the other of R2 and R3 is NO; —n is a number corresponding to half the co-ordination number of the metal M; —each L and L? is independently a ligand complexed to the metal M; and —y is a number corresponding to the co-ordination number of the metal M.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2018Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: David Malcolm LEWIS, David BEDFORD
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Patent number: 8328122Abstract: An outlet head (22) for a spray device (10), the outlet head (22) comprising an inlet section (31) having an opening (30) adapted to receive an output section (20) of a spray material container (16), said opening (30) forming a first end of a fluid channel for spray material from the spray material container (16), the outlet head (22) also comprising an outlet portion (14) adapted to eject spray material and forming a second end of the fluid channel for spray material, wherein the inlet section (31) has a first, major, lateral axis and a second, minor, lateral axis, said first and second axes being substantially at right angles to one another, wherein the size of the inlet section along the first, major, axis is greater than the size of the inlet section along the second, minor, axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: David Bedford, Martin Butler
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Publication number: 20110168745Abstract: An outlet head (22) for a spray device (10), the outlet head (22) comprising an inlet section (31) having an opening (30) adapted to receive an output section (20) of a spray material container (16), said opening (30) forming a first end of a fluid channel for spray material from the spray material container (16), the outlet head (22) also comprising an outlet portion (14) adapted to eject spray material and forming a second end of the fluid channel for spray material, wherein the inlet section (31) has a first, major, lateral axis and a second, minor, lateral axis, said first and second axes being substantially at right angles to one another, wherein the size of the inlet section along the first, major, axis is greater than the size of the inlet section along the second, minor, axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: David Bedford, Martin Butler
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Publication number: 20080283625Abstract: An outlet head (22) for a spray device (10), the outlet head (22) comprising an inlet section (31) having an opening (30) adapted to receive an output section (20) of a spray material container (16), said opening (30) forming a first end of a fluid channel for spray material from the spray material container (16), the outlet head (22) also comprising an outlet portion (14) adapted to eject spray material and forming a second end of the fluid channel for spray material, wherein the inlet section (31) has a first, major, lateral axis and a second, minor, lateral axis, said first and second axes being substantially at right angles to one another, wherein the size of the inlet section along the first, major, axis is greater than the size of the inlet section along the second, minor, axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2005Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER (UK) LIMITEDInventors: David Bedford, Martin Butler
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Patent number: 7323035Abstract: A dehumidifying device for absorbing water vapour from ambient air comprising a container having an opening to permit water vapour to enter the container, the container having a water-absorbing agent disposed therein for absorbing water vapour, wherein a first portion of the water-absorbing agent is adapted to provide an indication of water absorption faster than a second portion of the water-absorbing agent following exposure of the first and second portions of water-absorbing agents to water vapour, thereby providing an early indication of the operation of the device.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2003Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: Paul William Robinson, Richard Paul Harbutt, David Bedford
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Patent number: 7229956Abstract: Wipes are described, premoistened with an anti-static amphoteric cleaning composition. In tests for residual surface charge wipes of the invention showed remarkable charge dissipation properties. Also described are packaged products containing such wipes, use of such wipes in cleaning a surface and the manufacture of such wipes and packaged products.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2001Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: David Bedford, Julie Brennan
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Publication number: 20070089206Abstract: A new cultivar of apple tree, ‘Minneiska’ that is characterized by having fruit with an early ripening season, a crisp and juicy texture and slightly tart but well-balanced flavor. The fruit of ‘Minneiska’ has an unusually long storage life for an early ripening variety and can be stored for 3 to 4 months with little change in texture or flavor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: David Bedford, James Luby
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Publication number: 20070089207Abstract: A new cultivar of Apple tree, ‘Wildung’, is a late season cultivar that has shown to be hardy and productive for twenty-two years in east central Minnesota. The fruit is characterized by moderately firm, fine-grained flesh, with low acidity and a sweet taste with slight acid balance and rich overtones. The flesh of the fruit is very white and unusually slow to oxidize when exposed to air.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: David Bedford, James Luby
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Publication number: 20060191159Abstract: The invention relates to a method of absorbing water vapour and malodour from a cavity, for example a drawer or wardrobe or the inside of a shoe. This is achieved by placement in the cavity of a package permeable to water vapour and retaining a particulate dehumidifying compound, a particulate odour-combating compound, and a filler comprising starch or a starch derivative or cellulose or a cellulose derivative, or which acts as a thickener or gelling agent for the water inside the package.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2006Publication date: August 31, 2006Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventor: David Bedford
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Patent number: 7051455Abstract: The invention relates to a method of absorbing water vapor and malodor from a cavity, for example a drawer or wardrobe or the inside of a shoe. This is achieved by placement in the cavity of a package permeable to water vapor and retaining a particulate dehumidifying compound, a particulate odor-combating compound, and a filler comprising starch or a starch derivative or cellulose or a cellulose derivative, or which acts as a thickener or gelling agent for the water inside the package.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2003Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventor: David Bedford
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Publication number: 20060100303Abstract: Improvements in or relating to devices A device for perfuming, deodorising or sanitising air or enclosed spaces which comprises: a. an anhydrous gel element formed by cross-linking a functionalised liquid polymer with a crosslinking agent in the presence of a non-aqueous perfume, deodorising or sanitising base; and b. separate timing means for proving an end-of-life indication.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2004Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventors: David Bedford, Paul Robinson
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Patent number: 6981337Abstract: There is provided a container for absorbing water vapour from ambient air, the container having an opening to permit water vapour to enter the container, a perforate shelf positioned above the base of the container and having a water-absorbing agent disposed thereon for absorbing water vapour, and an airway which allows air to flow into the region of the container beneath the shelf, wherein the container comprises an indicator for providing information on the operation of the container, the indicator operating when the liquid in the container has reached a predetermined level.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: Stuart Michael Ruan Jones, David Bedford
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Publication number: 20050223584Abstract: There is provided a container (2) for absorbing water vapour from ambient air, the container having an opening (8) to permit water vapour to enter the container, a perforate shelf (14) positioned above the base of the container and having a water-absorbing agent disposed thereon for absorbing water vapour, and an airway (26) which allows air to flow into the region of the container beneath the shelf, wherein the shelf comprises a non-planar surface on which the water-absorbing agent is disposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2003Publication date: October 13, 2005Inventors: Stuart Michael Jones, David Bedford
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Publication number: 20050217486Abstract: A dehumidifying device for absorbing water vapour from ambient air comprising a container having an opening to permit water vapour to enter the container, the container having a water-absorbing agent disposed therein for absorbing water vapour, wherein a first portion of the water-absorbing agent is adapted to provide an indication of water absorption faster than a second portion of the water-absorbing agent following exposure of the first and second portions of water-absorbing agents to water vapour, thereby providing an early indication of the operation of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2003Publication date: October 6, 2005Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER(UK) LIMITEDInventors: Paul Robinson, Richard Harbutt, David Bedford
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Patent number: D659536Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: David Bedford, Martin Butler
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Patent number: PP26412Abstract: A new cultivar of apple tree, ‘MN55’, that is characterized by its fruit that is early ripening, its fruit that are globose-conical in shape and medium to large in size, its fruit with a texture that is very crisp and juicy, which is maintained during storage, its fruit with a long storage life, its fruit skin that is 75 to 95% red in color over a yellow-green background color, its firmness of 14 to 19 lbs. at harvest, its spreading to upright plant habit, and its vigorous growth habit.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTAInventors: David Bedford, James Luby
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Patent number: PP26644Abstract: A new cultivar of apple tree, ‘MINNB42’, that is characterized by its fruit that is distinct in its ability to develop deeply colored red fruit skin in climates (such as southern Pennsylvania and southern New York) that are not conducive to producing well-colored ‘Honeycrisp’ fruit, its fruit with a diameter of 7 to 8.4 cm, its fruit with a texture that is very crisp when eaten, its fruit with skin that is relatively thin and easy to penetrate when eaten, its fruit with a flavor that is sub-acid, its moderate tree growth rate, and its cold hardness in U.S.D.A. Zone 4.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: David Bedford, James Luby
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Patent number: PP33756Abstract: A new cultivar of apple tree named ‘MN80’ that is characterized by its good winter hardiness in U.S.D.A. Zone 4, its good resistance to apple scab in field observations with multi-gene resistance, its fruit with a long storage life, its fruit with a desirable skin color with a yellow base color and red overcolor, its fruit with a long storage life, and its fruit with a texture that is firm, crisp, and juicy, which is maintained during storage.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2021Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTAInventors: David Bedford, James Luby, Matthew Clark