Patents by Inventor David John Bull
David John Bull 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: 11757664Abstract: The present invention provides a system comprising PoE apparatus including midspans, switches and routers that can provide high powered PoE connections that enable the recovery of DC power in sufficient quantities that allow it to be converted to AC power by way of an inverter. The invention also provides a method for providing AC power, data and light to office workstations using a single PoE connection. The invention further comprises a common mode signalling system that operates independently of any TCP/IP signal transmitted through an Ethernet connection wherein said signalling system is adapted to communicate with and control PoE powered devices.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2017Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Inventors: Norman Boemi, David John Bull, James Bull, Stephan Meyer
-
Publication number: 20220281690Abstract: A sensor assembly has a housing for mounting on a shaft of an idler roller in a belt conveyor system. The housing has one or more sensors for detecting one or more parameters of the idler roller and a processor in communication with the sensors and a wireless communication device. The sensors transmit the detected parameter data to the processor, which causes the detected parameter data to be transmitted by the wireless communication device. A monitoring system is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2020Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: David John Bull, Craig Anthony Wheeler, James Phillip Bull, Stephan Hans Meyer
-
Publication number: 20200304328Abstract: The present invention provides a system comprising PoE apparatus including midspans, switches and routers that can provide high powered PoE connections that enable the recovery of DC power in sufficient quantities that allow it to be converted to AC power by way of an inverter. The invention also provides a method for providing AC power, data and light to office workstations using a single PoE connection. The invention further comprises a common mode signalling system that operates independently of any TCP/IP signal transmitted through an Ethernet connection wherein said signalling system is adapted to communicate with and control PoE powered devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2017Publication date: September 24, 2020Applicant: Electrical Engineering Solutions Pty LimitedInventors: Norman Boemi, David John Bull, James Bull, Stephan Meyer
-
Publication number: 20200139098Abstract: A delivery system, including a polymeric material for storing molecules and/or particles wherein the molecules and/or particles are substantially bound to said polymeric material through: the polymeric material comprising an electrical charge and the molecules and/or particles comprising an electrical charge opposite to the electrical charge of the polymeric material; and/or the molecules and/or particles being physically trapped within pores of the polymeric material; and an ultrasonic transducer configured to apply an ultrasonic signal to the polymeric material to release the molecules and/or particles and to transport the released molecules and/or particles through the polymeric material to a surface for delivery to an entity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Harry UNGER, Mark UNGER, Donald MARTIN, David John BULL, Craig ANDREWS
-
Patent number: 10518073Abstract: A delivery system, including: a material for storing molecules and/or nanoparticles by substantially binding said molecules and/or nanoparticles to said material; a means for applying an electric field to said material to release said molecules and/or nanoparticles; and a means for applying an ultrasonic signal to said material to transport said molecules and/or nanoparticles through said material to a surface for delivery to an entity.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: PolyPharma Pty LtdInventors: Harry Unger, Mark Unger, Donald Martin, David John Bull, Craig Andrews
-
Patent number: 10195613Abstract: An apparatus for disintegration (or mixing) of a solid in a receptacle containing liquid, has a control unit and an ultrasound transducer generating ultrasonic energy under control of the control unit. An annular coupling element in communication with the ultrasound transducer is adapted to receive the receptacle. Ultrasonic energy is transferred to the receptacle contents through the annular coupling element. In use, the ultrasonic energy transferred to the receptacle contents causes disintegration of the solid into the liquid. A method for disintegration of a solid in a receptacle is also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Liquitab Systems LimitedInventors: Tony Spirovski, Neil George Walker, Julian Meyer, David John Bull
-
Publication number: 20180029041Abstract: An apparatus for disintegration (or mixing) of a solid in a vessel containing liquid, has a control unit and an ultrasound transducer for generating ultrasonic energy under control of the control unit. A coupling medium in communication with the ultrasound transducer is adapted to receive the vessel. Ultrasonic energy is transferred to the contents of the vessel such that in use the ultrasonic energy causes disintegration of the solid into the liquid contained in the vessel. An agitating mechanism is adapted to agitate the disintegrated solid in the liquid contained in the vessel. The agitating mechanism may include a paddle having a coating of flavouring material. A method for disintegration of a solid in a vessel is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2016Publication date: February 1, 2018Applicant: Liquitab Systems LimitedInventors: David John Bull, Julian Meyer
-
Patent number: 9802739Abstract: A container for holding liquid is described. The container defines an inner region inside which liquid is adapted to be held and includes one or more walls for facilitating heating or cooling of the liquid therethrough, the one or more walls being adapted for invagination by a temperature control probe such that the temperature control probe extends into the container without directly contacting contents of the inner region of the container.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2011Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Kismet Design Pty LtdInventors: Charmayne Oldani, David John Bull, Andrew Richard Wyatt, Michael John Batty, Peter Charles Spencer, Sandy McNeil
-
Publication number: 20150246330Abstract: An apparatus for disintegration (or mixing) of a solid in a receptacle containing liquid, has a control unit and an ultrasound transducer generating ultrasonic energy under control of the control unit. An annular coupling element in communication with the ultrasound transducer is adapted to receive the receptacle. Ultrasonic energy is transferred to the receptacle contents through the annular coupling element. In use, the ultrasonic energy transferred to the receptacle contents causes disintegration of the solid into the liquid. A method for disintegration of a solid in a receptacle is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2013Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventors: Tony Spirovski, Neil George Walker, Julian Meyer, David John Bull
-
Publication number: 20150018752Abstract: A delivery system, including: a material for storing molecules and/or nanoparticles by substantially binding said molecules and/or nanoparticles to said material; a means for applying an electric field to said material to release said molecules and/or nanoparticles; and a means for applying an ultrasonic signal to said material to transport said molecules and/or nanoparticles through said material to a surface for delivery to an entity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Harry UNGER, Mark UNGER, Donald MARTIN, David John BULL, Craig ANDREWS
-
Publication number: 20130059259Abstract: A container for holding liquid is described. The container defines an inner region inside which liquid is adapted to be held and includes one or more walls for facilitating heating or cooling of the liquid therethrough, the one or more walls being adapted for invagination by a temperature control probe such that the temperature control probe extends into the container without directly contacting contents of the inner region of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: KISMET DESIGN PTY LTDInventors: Charmayne Oldani, David John Bull, Andrew Richard Wyatt, Michael John Batty, Peter Charles Spencer, Sandy McNeil
-
Publication number: 20090209899Abstract: A delivery system, including: a material for storing molecules and/or nanoparticles by substantially binding said molecules and/or nanoparticles to said material; means for applying an electric field to said material to release said molecules and/or nanoparticles; and means for applying an ultrasonic signal to said material to transport said molecules and/or nanoparticles through said material to a surface for delivery to an entity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventors: Harry Unger, Mark Unger, Donald Martin, David John Bull, Craig Andrews
-
Patent number: 6958402Abstract: Compounds according to formula (I) wherein n is 0-3, R1 is optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, or C2-6 alkynyl, Heterocycle, Aromatic heterocycle, Aryl or hydrogen and R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 are each independently selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl, or R5 and R8 are an alkylene chain, are novel.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2004Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Assignee: Pfizer, Inc.Inventors: Charlotte Moira Norfor Allerton, David John Bull, Mark Edward Bunnage, Robert John Maguire, John Steele
-
Publication number: 20040254164Abstract: Compounds according to formula (I) wherein n is 0-3, R′ is optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, or C2-6 alkynyl, Heterocycle, Aromatic heterocycle, Aryl or hydrogen and R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 are each independently selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl, or R5 and R8 are an alkylene chain, are novel. They are useful in the treatment of thrombotic conditions and other pathologies associated with fibrin deposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Applicant: Pfizer Inc.Inventors: Charlotte Moira Norfor Allerton, David John Bull, Mark Edward Bunnage, Robert John Maguire, John Steele
-
Publication number: 20040229379Abstract: An assay method for determining binding of a test compound to pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase (PDHK) at a given site comprising determining (a) the degree of polarisation of the light emitted by a PDHK complex formed by contacting in solution a known concentration of PDHK with a known concentration of a fluorescent compound known to bind to PDHK at that site, and (b) the degree of polarisation of the light emitted by a PDHK complex formed by contacting in solution the test compound, the same concentration of PDHK and the same concentration of the fluorescent compound, a lesser value of the degree of polarisation (b) than that of (a) being taken as indicative of binding of the test compound to that site.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventors: Neil Benson, David John Bull, Peter John Bungay, Andrew Lee Hopkins
-
Patent number: 6713496Abstract: Compounds according to formula (I) wherein n is 0-3, R1 is optionally substituted C1-8 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, or C2-6 alkynyl, Heterocycle, Aromatic heterocycle, Aryl or hydrogen and R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 are each independently selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl, or R5 and R8 are an alkylene chain, are novel. They are useful in the treatment of thrombotic conditions and other pathologies associated with fibrin deposition.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2003Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: Pfizer IncInventors: Charlotte Moira Norfor Allerton, David John Bull, Mark Edward Bunnage, Robert John Maguire, John Steele
-
Publication number: 20030199522Abstract: Compounds according to formula (I) wherein n is 0-3, R1 is optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, or C2-6 alkynyl, Heterocycle, Aromatic heterocycle, Aryl or hydrogen and R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 are each independently selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl, or R5 and R8 are an alkylene chain, are novel. They are useful in the treatment of thrombotic conditions and other pathologies associated with fibrin deposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: Pfizer Inc.Inventors: Charlotte Moira Norfor Allerton, David John Bull, Mark Edward Bunnage, Robert John Maguire, John Steele
-
Patent number: 6610707Abstract: Compounds of the formula: wherein R1, Y, W, A and R2 are as defined above are inhibitors of rotamase enzymes in particular FKBP-12 and FKBP-52. The compounds therefore moderate neuronal regeneration and outgrowth and can be used for treating neurological disorders arising from neurodegenerative diseases and nerve damage.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 1999Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Pfizer Inc.Inventors: David John Bull, Robert John Maguire, Michael John Palmer, Martin James Wythes
-
Patent number: 6554781Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring posture deficiencies in the spine and including a flexible body (30) encapsulating a flexible operating arm (31) cantilevered from a base moulding (34). The operating arm (31) is provided with upper (37) and lower (40) strain gauges bonded to the upper and lower faces respectively of the operating arm (31) at the point beyond the stiffening base moulding (34) to ensure that differential strain is experienced on deflection of the operating arm (31). Wire tails (41) are terminated as a PCB assembly (45) mounted to the printed circuit support (35), which assembly comprises a PC board bearing an LSI processor (46), rechargeable battery (47), vibrating motor (50) and inductive coil (51) selected to fulfil the functions of transmitting and receiving element, and inductive power supply for charging the battery (47), under the control of processor (46).Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2000Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignees: Spinal Sensor Technologies Limited, Carter (New Zealand) LimitedInventors: Michael Anthony Carter, Gwendolen Anne Jull, Carolyn Anne Richardson, Christine Hamilton, Suzanne Louise Roll, Robert Stephen Matchett, Peter Wilson Hill, David John Bull, Bradley Peter Ryan, Geoffrey David Sizer, Paul Moutzouris
-
Patent number: 6376490Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R is a 5-membered ring heteroaryl group containing 3 or 4 nitrogen heteroatoms which is linked to the quinoxalinedione ring by a ring carbon or nitrogen atom said group being optionally benzo-fused and optionally substituted, including in the benzo-fused portion, by 1 or 2 substituents each independently selected from C1-C4 alkyl, C2-C4 alkenyl, C3-C7 cycloalkyl, halo, hydroxy, C1-C4 alkoxy, C3-C7 cycloalkyloxy, —COOH, C1-C4 alkoxycarbonyl, —CONR3R4, —NR3R4, —S(O)p(C1-C4 alkyl), —SO2NR3R4, aryl, aryloxy, aryl(C1-C4)alkoxy, and het, said C1-C4alkyl being optionally substituted by C3-C7 cycloalkyl, halo, hydroxy, C1-C4 alkoxy, halo(C1C4)alkoxy, C3-C7 cycloalkyloxy, C3-C7 cycloalkyl (C1-C4) alkoxy, —COOH, C1-C4 alkoxycarbonyl, —CONR3R4, —NR3R4,—S(O)p(C1-C4 alkyl), —SO2(aryl), —SO2NR3R4 morpholino, aryl, aryloxy, aryl(C1-C4)Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1998Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Pfizer IncInventors: David John Bull, Christopher Lee Carr, Michael Jonathan Fray, Elisabeth Colette Louise Gautier, Charles Eric Mowbray, Alan Stobie