Patents by Inventor Edward Scholten

Edward Scholten 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: 10214912
    Abstract: A kit of parts for securing a plurality of fixtures to an elongate support member is described. The kit of parts comprises a plurality of attachment members. Each attachment member comprises an aperture for receiving the elongate support member and a fixing detail adapted to attach a fixture to the attachment member. The aperture is larger than a lateral dimension of the elongate support member to provide a gap between the attachment member and elongate support member when received in the aperture. The kit of parts also comprises a plurality of locking elements. Each locking element is adapted to be received in the aperture in the gap between the attachment member and the elongate support member to secure the attachment member to the elongate support member by friction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Lograr Group Limited
    Inventors: Benjamin Lance Catt, James Powell, Edward Scholten, Craig David Shannon
  • Publication number: 20180054023
    Abstract: A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Nigel Greig, William J. Sim, Edward Scholten, Brendon D. Midgley, Hamish Dublon, Roy Moody
  • Publication number: 20170241142
    Abstract: A kit of parts for securing a plurality of fixtures to an elongate support member is described. The kit of parts comprises a plurality of attachment members. Each attachment member comprises an aperture for receiving the elongate support member and a fixing detail adapted to attach a fixture to the attachment member. The aperture is larger than a lateral dimension of the elongate support member to provide a gap between the attachment member and elongate support member when received in the aperture. The kit of parts also comprises a plurality of locking elements. Each locking element is adapted to be received in the aperture in the gap between the attachment member and the elongate support member to secure the attachment member to the elongate support member by friction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin Lance Catt, James Powell, Edward Scholten, Craig David Shannon
  • Patent number: 9660377
    Abstract: A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Inventors: Nigel Greig, William James Sim, Edward Scholten, Brendon David Midgley, Hamish Dublon, Roy Moody
  • Publication number: 20170005435
    Abstract: A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: PHITEK SYSTEMS LTD.
    Inventors: NIGEL GREIG, WILLIAM JAMES SIM, EDWARD SCHOLTEN, BRENDON DAVID MIDGLEY, ROY MOODY
  • Publication number: 20160240965
    Abstract: A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: NIGEL GREIG, WILLIAM JAMES SIM, EDWARD SCHOLTEN, BRENDON DAVID MIDGLEY, HAMISH DUBLON, ROY MOODY
  • Patent number: 9209558
    Abstract: A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Phitek Systems Limited
    Inventors: Nigel Greig, William James Sim, Edward Scholten, Brendon David Midgley, Hamish Dublon, Roy Moody
  • Patent number: 9197010
    Abstract: A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Inventors: Nigel Greig, William James Sim, Edward Scholten, Brendon David Midgley, Roy Moody
  • Patent number: 9077104
    Abstract: A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Phitek Systems Limited
    Inventors: Nigel Greig, William James Sim, Edward Scholten, Brendon David Midgley, Hamish Dublon, Roy Moody
  • Patent number: 8929082
    Abstract: A module carrier unit comprises a plurality of passenger interface modules that perform different functions, the functions including at least one of inputting and outputting information, the modules having a common size, shape, and interface; an outer case portion comprising a plurality of receptacles, each having a common size, shape, and interface designed to receive one of the modules, the plurality of receptacles being such that a first module having a first function is operable in a first receptacle, and a second module having a second function is operable in the first receptacle, the modules being removably connected to the receptacles; and a communications interface that performs at least one of transmitting and receiving data to and from a processor located near a seat of a passenger in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignees: Thales Avionics, Inc., Phitek Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher K. Mondragon, Nigel Greig, Edward Scholten, Roy Moody, Paul Simmonds, Elaine Clarke, Thomas Allen Darbonne
  • Publication number: 20130303001
    Abstract: A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: Phitek systems Limited
    Inventors: Nigel Greig, William James Sim, Edward Scholten, Brendon David Midgley, Hamish Dublon, Roy Moody
  • Publication number: 20120315771
    Abstract: A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Nigel Greig, William James Sim, Edward Scholten, Brendon David Midgley
  • Publication number: 20120039048
    Abstract: A module carrier unit comprises a plurality of passenger interface modules that perform different functions, the functions including at least one of inputting and outputting information, the modules having a common size, shape, and interface; an outer case portion comprising a plurality of receptacles, each having a common size, shape, and interface designed to receive one of the modules, the plurality of receptacles being such that a first module having a first function is operable in a first receptacle, and a second module having a second function is operable in the first receptacle, the modules being removably connected to the receptacles; and a communications interface that performs at least one of transmitting and receiving data to and from a processor located near a seat of a passenger in the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicants: Phitek Systems, Ltd., Thales Avionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher K. Mondragon, Nigel Greig, Edward Scholten, Roy Moody, Paul Simmonds, Elaine Clarke, Thomas Allen Darbonne
  • Patent number: D733053
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: PHITEK SYSTEMS LTD.
    Inventors: Nigel Greig, Edward Scholten, William James Sim, Hamish Dublon, Brendon David Midgley
  • Patent number: D742318
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Inventors: Nigel Greig, Edward Scholten, William James Sim, Hamish Dublon, Brendon David Midgley
  • Patent number: D769821
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventors: Nigel Greig, Edward Scholten, Hamish Dublon, Brendon David Midgley
  • Patent number: D773996
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Inventors: Nigel Greig, Edward Scholten, Hamish Dublon, Brendon David Midgley
  • Patent number: D861852
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: ADHERIUM (NZ) LIMITED
    Inventors: Garth Campbell Sutherland, Michael James Gormack, Edward Scholten, Benjamin Lance Catt, Craig David Shannon
  • Patent number: D882063
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: ADHERIUM (NZ) LIMITED
    Inventors: Garth Campbell Sutherland, Michael James Gormack, Benjamin Lance Catt, Edward Scholten
  • Patent number: D882064
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: ADHERIUM (NZ) LIMITED
    Inventors: Garth Campbell Sutherland, Michael James Gormack, Benjamin Lance Catt, Edward Scholten