Patents by Inventor Dion THOMAS

Dion THOMAS 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: 20190095092
    Abstract: A method, apparatus (11), vehicle (1), and computer program for detecting user inputs for controlling a vehicle (1). The method comprising: detecting a combination user input where the combination user input comprises a first gesture input detected by a first means for detecting user inputs and a second gesture input detected by a second means for detecting user inputs wherein the first means for detecting user inputs and the second means for detecting user inputs are provided on a steering wheel (3) of the vehicle (1); and enabling a function associated with the combination user input to be performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Applicant: Jaguar Land Rover Limited
    Inventors: Dion THOMAS, Stuart WHITE, Rebecca WILDE, Jerciline GNANASUNDARAPAULRAJ, Martin SMITH
  • Publication number: 20180155887
    Abstract: The present invention is a traffic barrier with a conduit provided throughout its length. The conduit may be configured to house wiring, plumbing, irrigation, etc. The traffic barrier may also be provided with a keyway and one or more drainways to allow the flow of rain runoff to move through the barrier. Anchoring devices will attach to the roadbed and fit within the barrier drainways to better secure the position of the traffic barrier. The barrier is provided with accessory sleeves to retains posts or poles for signs or fences. The accessory sleeves may be in communication with the conduit. One end of the traffic barrier may be enlarged to accommodate a cavity to house a battery and sleeve for a solar panel. Multiple barriers may be joined in series to create a connected conduit RAGSBLOCK system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: Dion Thomas Heffran