Patents by Inventor Edward NICHOLSON

Edward NICHOLSON 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: 20240343085
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a control system (49) for controlling a target ride height of a vehicle (1). The control system (49) is configured to set a target off-road ride height (hOFF) in dependence on one or more vehicle operating parameters. The target off-road ride height (hOFF) is set upon receipt of a driving mode signal signalling that an off-road driving mode has been selected. Aspects of the present invention also relate to a vehicle and a method of controlling a target ride height of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Philip GUEST, Jason WALTERS, Sam ANKER, Edward NICHOLSON
  • Patent number: 11919354
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a control system (49) for controlling a target ride height of a vehicle (1). The control system (49) is configured to set a target off-road ride height (hOFF) in dependence on one or more vehicle operating parameters. The target off-road ride height (hOFF) is set upon receipt of a driving mode signal signalling that an off-road driving mode has been selected. Aspects of the present invention also relate to a vehicle and a method of controlling a target ride height of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover Limited
    Inventors: Philip Guest, Jason Walters, Sam Anker, Edward Nicholson
  • Publication number: 20220371392
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a control system (49) for controlling a target ride height of a vehicle (1). The control system (49) is configured to set a target off-road ride height (hOFF) in dependence on one or more vehicle operating parameters. The target off-road ride height (hOFF) is set upon receipt of a driving mode signal signalling that an off-road driving mode has been selected. Aspects of the present invention also relate to a vehicle and a method of controlling a target ride height of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Philip GUEST, Jason WALTERS, Sam ANKER, Edward NICHOLSON
  • Patent number: 11407269
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a control system (49) for controlling a target ride height of a vehicle (1). The control system (49) is configured to set a target off-road ride height (hOFF) in dependence on one or more vehicle operating parameters. The target off-road ride height (hOFF) is set upon receipt of a driving mode signal signaling that an off-road driving mode has been selected. Aspects of the present invention also relate to a vehicle and a method of controlling a target ride height of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover Limited
    Inventors: Philip Guest, Jason Walters, Sam Anker, Edward Nicholson
  • Publication number: 20160031287
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a control system (49) for controlling a target ride height of a vehicle (1). The control system (49) is configured to set s target off-road ride height (hOFF) in dependence on one or more vehicle operating parameters. The target off-road ride height (hOFF) is set upon receipt of a driving mode signal signaling that an off-road driving made has been selected. Aspects of the present invention also relate to a vehicle and a method of controlling a target ride height of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Philip GUEST, Jason WALTERS, Sam ANKER, Edward NICHOLSON
  • Patent number: 7532251
    Abstract: A variable intensity light device is provided to illuminate front panel user buttons in a television apparatus. The television apparatus allows user control of the level of light intensity preferably via an on-screen menu. Automatic detection circuitry/logic is also provided that detects whether a light such as an LED is present upon initial user set-up. This allows the inclusion of the light device in televisions whose controllers are already designed. Moreover, the light device preferably utilizes a single wire for light presence detection and intensity control. Detection of the light causes the television apparatus to include a light control on-screen menu in the main television on-screen menu. Preferably, the light control menu allows the user selection of at least six different brightness or intensity levels for the light. In one form, the light is a diode that provides blue light though a light pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Thomson Licensing
    Inventors: William John Testin, William Patrick McCarthy, John Edward Nicholson
  • Patent number: 7272236
    Abstract: A speaker housing for mounting at least one speaker therein is disclosed. The speaker housing includes a speaker enclosure sealed to a speaker cover. The speaker enclosure includes an opening for sealing a connector attached to a crossover printed circuit board assembly thereto. The connector protrudes through the opening in the speaker enclosure while the printed circuit board to which it is attached compresses a compressible gasket against a wall surrounding the opening in the speaker enclosure, sealing the connector thereto. The chassis wiring is coupled to the connector providing an inexpensive sealed interface between the electronics chassis and the crossover board assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Thomson Licensing
    Inventors: John Edward Nicholson, Patrick Thomas Whitsett, Lawrence Charles Coan
  • Publication number: 20040165745
    Abstract: A speaker housing for mounting at least one speaker therein is disclosed. The speaker housing includes a speaker enclosure sealed to a speaker cover. The speaker enclosure includes an opening for sealing a connector attached to a crossover printed circuit board assembly thereto. The connector protrudes through the opening in the speaker enclosure while the printed circuit board to which it is attached compresses a compressible gasket against a wall surrounding the opening in the speaker enclosure, sealing the connector thereto. The chassis wiring is coupled to the connector providing an inexpensive sealed interface between the electronics chassis and the crossover board assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: John Edward Nicholson, Patrick Thomas Whitsett, Lawrence Charles Coan