Patents by Inventor David Gideon
David Gideon 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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Patent number: 10766995Abstract: Partially crosslinked polyurethane polymers comprising diisocyanates and aliphatic hydrocarbon soft segments with a short-chain diol chain extender and a multifunctional amine and/or alcohol crosslinker to provide a polyurethane polymer with useful properties for the production of medical implant devices such as heart valves, are described. The polymers have an unexpected linear elastic region in a range from 5-100% and preferably between 10-35%. In some embodiments the polyurethanes are a thermally convertible gel formulation which may be converted to a liquid formulation by extended heating to render the polymer suitable for solvent processing techniques such as casting, spraying, spinning, etc. The invention also provides for living hinge polyurethane polymers which are thermally modifiable from a gel to a liquid and reaction injection moulded (RIM) polyurethanes with an enhanced flex life.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Strait Access Technologies Holdings (Pty) Ltd.Inventors: Arthur Coury, Deon Bezuidenhout, Jandré De Villiers, Johan Coetzee, David Gideon Conradie
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Patent number: 10569453Abstract: An assembly of thermoplastic parts for forming a final composite part is presented where the assembly includes at least two prefabricated shells fabricated of thermoplastic. Each prefabricated shell has substantially the same shape as the final composite part and where the shapes of the prefabricated shells have dimensions that allow the prefabricated shells to be assembled into a nest for placement into a mold.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2015Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Aaron William Bartel, Wallace Chan, Paul B. Diep, Bernhard Dopker, David Gideon
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Publication number: 20180016380Abstract: Partially crosslinked polyurethane polymers comprising diisocyanates and aliphatic hydrocarbon soft segments with a short-chain diol chain extender and a multifunctional amine and/or alcohol crosslinker to provide a polyurethane polymer with useful properties for the production of medical implant devices such as heart valves, are described. The polymers have an unexpected linear elastic region in a range from 5-100% and preferably between 10-35%. In some embodiments the polyurethanes are a thermally convertible gel formulation which may be converted to a liquid formulation by extended heating to render the polymer suitable for solvent processing techniques such as casting, spraying, spinning, etc. The invention also provides for living hinge polyurethane polymers which are thermally modifiable from a gel to a liquid and reaction injection moulded (RIM) polyurethanes with an enhanced flex life.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: ARTHUR COURY, DEON BEZUIDENHOUT, JANDRÉ DE VILLIERS, JOHAN COETZEE, DAVID GIDEON CONRADIE
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Patent number: 9818210Abstract: A method, system, and computer-readable storage medium are disclosed for boundary-aligned anti-aliasing. In one embodiment, artwork input comprising a first set of one or more graphical elements and a second set of one or more graphical elements may be received. The first set may comprise at least one horizontal or vertical line segment. Each graphical element in the first set of one or more graphical elements may be automatically aligned to pixel boundaries based on a pixel resolution of a target imaging device. An anti-aliasing function may be applied to generate a selectively anti-aliased artwork based on the artwork input. Applying the anti-aliasing function may comprise applying anti-aliasing effects to the second set of one or more graphical elements and not to the first set of one or more graphical elements. The selectively anti-aliased artwork may be displayed on the target imaging device.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2009Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATEDInventors: Rajesh Budhiraja, Paresh Goel, David Gideon Macy, Kallol Acharya
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Publication number: 20160339611Abstract: An assembly of thermoplastic parts for forming a final composite part is presented where the assembly includes at least two prefabricated shells fabricated of thermoplastic. Each prefabricated shell has substantially the same shape as the final composite part and where the shapes of the prefabricated shells have dimensions that allow the prefabricated shells to be assembled into a nest for placement into a mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Aaron William Bartel, Wallace Chan, Paul B. Diep, Bernhard Dopker, David Gideon
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Patent number: 9477403Abstract: A touchscreen device may be configured to facilitate drawing lines, circles, and shapes through use of a guide device placed on the touchscreen. The touchscreen device may detect the position and orientation of the guide device, for example, by determining an axis of the guide device based on a set of locations at which the guide device triggered contact signals on the touchscreen. Based on the detected position and orientation of the guide device on its touchscreen, the touchscreen device may display one or more lines or shapes on the touchscreen. If a user traces a portion of such a displayed line or shape, the touchscreen device may display the traced portion. A button on the guide device may be configured to cause the touchscreen device to sequentially display available lines and shapes. The user may also configure the button to display one or more user-generated shapes.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATEDInventors: Geoffrey Dowd, David Gideon Macy, Arian Behzadi, Gregory Cy Muscolino
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Publication number: 20150145784Abstract: A touchscreen device may be configured to facilitate drawing lines, circles, and shapes through use of a guide device placed on the touchscreen. The touchscreen device may detect the position and orientation of the guide device, for example, by determining an axis of the guide device based on a set of locations at which the guide device triggered contact signals on the touchscreen. Based on the detected position and orientation of the guide device on its touchscreen, the touchscreen device may display one or more lines or shapes on the touchscreen. If a user traces a portion of such a displayed line or shape, the touchscreen device may display the traced portion. A button on the guide device may be configured to cause the touchscreen device to sequentially display available lines and shapes. The user may also configure the button to display one or more user-generated shapes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: Adobe Systems IncorporatedInventors: Geoffrey Dowd, David Gideon Macy, Arian Behzadi, Gregory Cy Muscolino
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Publication number: 20130093784Abstract: A method, system, and computer-readable storage medium are disclosed for boundary-aligned anti-aliasing. In one embodiment, artwork input comprising a first set of one or more graphical elements and a second set of one or more graphical elements may be received. The first set may comprise at least one horizontal or vertical line segment. Each graphical element in the first set of one or more graphical elements may be automatically aligned to pixel boundaries based on a pixel resolution of a target imaging device. An anti-aliasing function may be applied to generate a selectively anti-aliased artwork based on the artwork input. Applying the anti-aliasing function may comprise applying anti-aliasing effects to the second set of one or more graphical elements and not to the first set of one or more graphical elements. The selectively anti-aliased artwork may be displayed on the target imaging device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2009Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventors: Rajesh Budhiraja, Paresh Goel, David Gideon Macy, Kallol Acharya
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Publication number: 20070290389Abstract: An apparatus and method for making a mold or mold face includes a container having at least one opening. The apparatus also includes a flexible membrane that is retained to the container that extends across the opening of the container. The apparatus for making a mold further includes support media that is disposed within the container along with a vacuum valve that is connected to the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Mark Younie, David Gideon, Eugene Jackson, David Vaughan, Michael Kuntz
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Patent number: 7092974Abstract: The graphic file management system of the present invention provides users with the ability to control the complexity, flow, and quality (performance, ease of use, and scalability) of managing and usage of graphic files across enterprises. In particular, the system of the present invention allows for automated and dynamic repurposing (maintenance, use and manipulation) of large amounts of digital graphic data or files. The system comprises a server which can manipulate graphic files and establishes links to each graphic file, and a database on which the server stores the links. The server can create other formats of a particular graphic file and allows for amendments to graphic files to be tracked.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2003Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Right Hemisphere LimitedInventors: Mark Ivan Thomas, David Gideon Dauncey, Michael Sutherland Lynch
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Publication number: 20050104248Abstract: An apparatus and method for making a mold or mold face includes a container having at least one opening. The apparatus also includes a flexible membrane that is retained to the container that extends across the opening of the container. The apparatus for making a mold further includes support media that is disposed within the container along with a vacuum valve that is connected to the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2003Publication date: May 19, 2005Inventors: Mark Younie, David Gideon, Eugene Jackson, David Vaughan, Michael Kuntz
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Publication number: 20050064174Abstract: Reaction injection molded (RIM) members and a method for forming such members are provided. The members can be formed in a mold cavity defining a contour that corresponds to the desired contour of the members. A foam material, such as a combination of polyol and isocyanate is injected into the cavity with a blowing agent so that the foam material expands to form the low density member. The average density of the member can be less than about 6 pounds per cubic foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2003Publication date: March 24, 2005Inventors: David Gideon, Eugene Jackson, David Vaughan
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Publication number: 20050044712Abstract: A mobile platform interior panel is provided that includes a body formed by a low pressure injection process and at least one of a duct and a layer of insulation integrated with the body. The low pressure injection process allows the duct and insulation to be integrated with the body simultaneously with the forming of the panel. More specifically, the duct is integrated with the panel by forming at least one internal cavity within the panel as the panel is formed. Additionally, the insulation is integrated with the panel by forming the panel using a low pressure injection material having desired insulative properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2003Publication date: March 3, 2005Inventors: David Gideon, Eugene Jackson, David Vaughan
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Publication number: 20040181548Abstract: The graphic file management system of the present invention provides users with the ability to control the complexity, flow, and quality (performance, ease of use, and scalability) of managing and usage of graphic files across enterprises. In particular, the system of the present invention allows for automated and dynamic repurposing (maintenance, use and manipulation) of large amounts of digital graphic data or files. The system comprises a server which can manipulate graphic files and establishes links to each graphic file, and a database on which the server stores the links. The server can create other formats of a particular graphic file and allows for amendments to graphic files to be tracked.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventors: Mark Ivan Thomas, David Gideon Dauncey, Michael Sutherland Lynch