Patents by Inventor David Kershaw

David Kershaw 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: 20240092392
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to detecting and responding to malfunctioning traffic signals for a vehicle having an autonomous driving mode. For instance, information identifying a detected state of a traffic signal for an intersection. An anomaly for the traffic signal may be detected based on the detected state and prestored information about expected states of the traffic signal. The vehicle may be controlled in the autonomous driving mode based on the detected anomaly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: David Silver, Carl Kershaw, Jonathan Hsiao, Edward Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20230413826
    Abstract: A composition has an enzyme that is able to convert a substrate to release hydrogen peroxide; a substrate for the enzyme; and a superabsorbent component, such as a superabsorbent polymer. The composition is in the form of a powder and may form a gel on contact with water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Hall, Sophie Constance Cox, Liam Michael Grover, David Kershaw
  • Publication number: 20230278495
    Abstract: The present disclosure refers to a gear assembly (502) for an actuator (400), comprising a gear assembly (502) having a secondary tilt gear (620) and a secondary fold gear (622); wherein said secondary tilt gear (620) comprises a first spur gear portion (902), a first worm gear portion (904), and a first transition point (906), wherein said first transition point (906) divides said secondary tilt gear (620) into said first spur gear portion (902) and said first worm gear portion (904); wherein said secondary fold gear (622) comprises a second spur gear portion (912), a second worm gear portion (914), and a second transition point (916), wherein said second transition point (916) divides said secondary fold gear (622) into said second spur gear portion (912) and said second worm gear portion (914); and wherein said second worm gear portion (914) and said second spur gear portion (912) are formed as a single element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Stephen BEECHER, Tom HARRIS, Gareth ASPDEN, David KERSHAW, Levente KURTI, Dong Myeong PARK, Warwick JONES
  • Patent number: 11730168
    Abstract: A composition has an enzyme that is able to convert a substrate to release hydrogen peroxide; a substrate for the enzyme; and a superabsorbent component, such as a superabsorbent polymer. The composition is in the form of a powder and may form a gel on contact with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Matoke Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Thomas Hall, Sophie Constance Cox, Liam Michael Grover, David Kershaw
  • Publication number: 20230219276
    Abstract: A plastic molding method comprises moving each part of a plurality of parts along a selected one of a plurality of possible paths through dispensing and molding stations of a molding system. A controller tracks an operating state of each station, selects process stations capable of receiving a part for processing; identifies parts capable of processing at the selected process stations, and assigns individual parts to individual process stations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Joachim Johannes NIEWELS, Peter YANKOV, Adam Christopher ULEMEK, Sven KIMOCH, Menny DEUTSH, Zhiming WANG, Richard john KARNER, Michael David KERSHAW, Lixin SHEN
  • Patent number: 11377032
    Abstract: An actuator for a rear view device of a vehicle includes a body defining a folding axis for the rear view device, a tilt axle having a fastening means for torque-proof fastening the rear view device to the tilt axle and defining a tilting axis for the rear view device, an actuator housing being rotatable borne by the body and being configured for rotatable bearing the tilt axle, and a drive assembly being arranged completely within the actuator housing and being configured for rotating the actuator housing about the folding axis relative to the body by a folding angle and for rotating the tilt axle about the tilting axis relative to the actuator housing by a tilting angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Motherson Innovations Company Limited
    Inventors: Tom Harris, Gareth Aspden, David Kershaw, Stephen Beecher, Levente Kurti, Warwick Jones, Dong Myeong Park
  • Patent number: 11124119
    Abstract: An actuator mechanism for a rearview device includes a cam surface which is positioned on or is part of a rearview element or rearview element mount of the rearview device, a cam lever configured to move on the cam surface, an actuator configured to rotate the cam lever, where rotating the cam lever in one direction causes the rearview element or rearview element mount to move in one manner, and rotating the cam lever in an opposite direction causes the rearview element or rearview element mount to a move in a different manner. A rearview device and a motor vehicle may include the actuator mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Motherson Innovations Company Limited
    Inventors: Stephen Beecher, David Kershaw, Gareth Aspden, Levente Kurti, Dong Myeong Park, Andreas Herrmann
  • Publication number: 20210069377
    Abstract: Tissue scaffold matrices, and methods of their use, are described. The matrices comprise an enzyme that is able to convert a substrate to release hydrogen peroxide and a substrate for the enzyme. The matrices may be impregnated with cells, such as stem cells. Also described are cell cultures, and methods for proliferating and/or differentiating cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: David Kershaw, Paulo Bartolo, Carl Diver, Enes Aslan, Cian Vyas, Iain Elder
  • Publication number: 20210070222
    Abstract: An actuating device for a component includes a shaft, a housing, a clutch ring, a drive gear, and a motor drive engaged with the housing and drivably coupled to the drive gear. The shaft includes a plurality of detent teeth. The housing is movably disposed around the shaft and is coupled to the component. The housing includes a plurality of tabs. The clutch ring is movably disposed around the shaft, and includes a plurality of cam surfaces, a plurality of engagement grooves and a plurality of detent recesses. Each tab of the housing is configured to be at least partially and removably received within a corresponding engagement groove. Each detent recess is configured to releasably engage with a corresponding detent tooth. The drive gear is movably disposed around the shaft and includes a plurality of cam followers. Each cam follower is configured to travel on a corresponding cam surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Tom HARRIS, David KERSHAW, Gareth ASPDEN, Levente KURTI
  • Patent number: 10940801
    Abstract: An actuating device for a component includes a shaft, a housing, a clutch ring, a drive gear, and a motor drive engaged with the housing and drivably coupled to the drive gear. The shaft includes a plurality of detent teeth. The housing is movably disposed around the shaft and is coupled to the component. The housing includes a plurality of tabs. The clutch ring is movably disposed around the shaft, and includes a plurality of cam surfaces, a plurality of engagement grooves and a plurality of detent recesses. Each tab of the housing is configured to be at least partially and removably received within a corresponding engagement groove. Each detent recess is configured to releasably engage with a corresponding detent tooth. The drive gear is movably disposed around the shaft and includes a plurality of cam followers. Each cam follower is configured to travel on a corresponding cam surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Motherson Innovations Company Limited
    Inventors: Tom Harris, David Kershaw, Gareth Aspden, Levente Kurti
  • Publication number: 20210046875
    Abstract: An actuator for a rear view device of a vehicle includes a body defining a folding axis for the rear view device, a tilt axle having a fastening means for torque-proof fastening the rear view device to the tilt axle and defining a tilting axis for the rear view device, an actuator housing being rotatable borne by the body and being configured for rotatable bearing the tilt axle, and a drive assembly being arranged completely within the actuator housing and being configured for rotating the actuator housing about the folding axis relative to the body by a folding angle and for rotating the tilt axle about the tilting axis relative to the actuator housing by a tilting angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Tom Harris, Gareth Aspden, David Kershaw, Stephen Beecher, Levente Kurti, Warwick Jones, Dong Myeong Park
  • Patent number: 10906466
    Abstract: A rear view device for a vehicle includes a casing which is configured to rotate with respect to a base with a centre shaft and received by the casing, and a detent system which is configured to control rotation of the casing with respect to the base with centre shaft, the detent system including a spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: MOTHERSON INNOVATIONS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Stephen Beecher, Kurti Levente, Gareth Aspden, Dong Myeong Park, David Kershaw, Tom Harris
  • Publication number: 20200323963
    Abstract: Fibers for generating antimicrobial activity are described. The fibers comprise an enzyme that is able to convert a substrate to release hydrogen peroxide, and a substance that includes a substrate for the enzyme. In the presence of sufficient free water, the enzyme converts the substrate to release hydrogen peroxide, which is effective against a wide range of microbes. Wound dressings and compositions for forming such fibers are also described, as is the use of the fibers, wound dressings and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Paulo Bartolo, Carl Diver, Ian Staples, Annette Callaghan, Iain Elder, Matthew Dryden, David Kershaw, Rami Salib
  • Publication number: 20200289701
    Abstract: A composition has an enzyme that is able to convert a substrate to release hydrogen peroxide; a substrate for the enzyme; and a superabsorbent component, such as a superabsorbent polymer. The composition is in the form of a powder and may form a gel on contact with water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Hall, Sophie Constance Cox, Liam Michael Grover, David Kershaw
  • Patent number: 10772790
    Abstract: The invention provides a compression device for the limb of a mobile patient. The device includes an inflatable sleeve adapted to surround the limb; a conduit attached to the sleeve for delivering fluid to the sleeve; and a portable, wearable controller attached to the conduit that generates and controls the flow of fluid in the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Tactile Systems Technology Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Wild, Jose A. Fernandez, Ian S. Tabron, Wayne L. Bonnefin, Patrick G. Linnane, David Kershaw, Andrew D. Court, Paul Hanmer
  • Publication number: 20200069777
    Abstract: Compositions for generating antimicrobial activity are described. The compositions comprise: a first phase; a second phase; an enzyme that is able to convert a substrate to release hydrogen peroxide; and a substance that includes a substrate for the enzyme, wherein the first phase and the second phase are immiscible. The compositions may be formulated as emulsions or creams. Methods of making the compositions are described, as well as their use for the treatment of antimicrobial infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Ian Staples, Sophie Constance Cox, Thomas Jon Hall, Liam Michael Grover, David Kershaw
  • Publication number: 20200031285
    Abstract: A rear view device for a vehicle includes a casing which is configured to rotate with respect to a base with a centre shaft and received by the casing, and a detent system which is configured to control rotation of the casing with respect to the base with centre shaft, the detent system including a spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Stephen Beecher, Kurti Levente, Gareth Aspden, Dong Myeong Park, David Kershaw, Tom Harris
  • Publication number: 20200030347
    Abstract: Compositions for generating antimicrobial activity are described. The compositions comprise an enzyme that is able to convert a substrate to release hydrogen peroxide, a substrate for the enzyme, and a solute in the form of a sugar or sugar derivative having a solubility of at least 100 g/100 g water at 20° C. and 1 atm. The compositions may not comprise sufficient free water to allow the enzyme to convert the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: David Kershaw, Matthew Dryden, Ian Staples, Sophie Constance Cox, Thomas Jon Hall, Liam Michael Grover, Rami Salib
  • Publication number: 20190366931
    Abstract: An actuator mechanism for a rearview device includes a cam surface which is positioned on or is part of a rearview element or rearview element mount of the rearview device, a cam lever configured to move on the cam surface, an actuator configured to rotate the cam lever, where rotating the cam lever in one direction causes the rearview element or rearview element mount to move in one manner, and rotating the cam lever in an opposite direction causes the rearview element or rearview element mount to a move in a different manner. A rearview device and a motor vehicle may include the actuator mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Stephen Beecher, David Kershaw, Gareth Aspden, Levente Kurti, Dong Myeong Park, Andreas Herrmann
  • Patent number: 10179823
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for dissolving the components of gel forming materials suitable for use in wound care comprising the steps of admixing said components with an ionic liquid. The ionic liquid may be selected from the group of tertiary amine N-oxides, N,N-dimethyl formamide/nitrogen tetroxide mixtures, dimethyl sulphoxide/paraformaldehyde mixtures and solutions of limium chloride in N,N-dimethyl acetamide or N-methyl pyrrolidone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Convatec Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: David Kershaw, Simon Adams