Patents by Inventor Garry Wiseman

Garry Wiseman 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: 10781877
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hub for mounting a brake disc to a flange member on a vehicle axis. The hub member comprises a flange section with a plurality of first openings adapted to receive mounting members for mounting the flange section to a flange member and a brake disc attachment section connected to the flange section. The brake disc attachment section circumferentially surrounding the flange section and comprises a plurality of second openings adapted to receive mounting members for mounting the attachment section to a brake disc. The attachment section further comprises at least one reinforcement rib connected to at least one of the plurality of second openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: ALCON COMPONENTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Richard Humble, Andrew Smith, Garry Wiseman
  • Patent number: 10690203
    Abstract: A ventilated brake disc has a disc body having a first disc plate, a second disc plate and a vane structure between the first and second disc plates, the vane structure separating the first and second disc plates to allow passage of fluid therebetween, in which the vane structure defines a plurality of vanes, which vanes connect the first and second disc plates, are swept to extend in a radial and circumferential direction of the disc body and define a plurality of protrusions on at least one circumferentially facing side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: ALCON COMPONENTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Garry Wiseman, Phillip Smith
  • Publication number: 20190078633
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hub for mounting a brake disc to a flange member on a vehicle axis. The hub member comprises a flange section with a plurality of first openings adapted to receive mounting members for mounting the flange section to a flange member and a brake disc attachment section connected to the flange section. The brake disc attachment section circumferentially surrounding the flange section and comprises a plurality of second openings adapted to receive mounting members for mounting the attachment section to a brake disc. The attachment section further comprises at least one reinforcement rib connected to at least one of the plurality of second openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Richard HUMBLE, Andrew SMITH, Garry WISEMAN
  • Publication number: 20180372175
    Abstract: A ventilated brake disc has a disc body having a first disc plate, a second disc plate and a vane structure between the first and second disc plates, the vane structure separating the first and second disc plates to allow passage of fluid therebetween, in which the vane structure defines a plurality of vanes, which vanes connect the first and second disc plates, are swept to extend in a radial and circumferential direction of the disc body and define a plurality of protrusions on at least one circumferentially facing side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Garry WISEMAN, Phillip SMITH
  • Publication number: 20140279049
    Abstract: A system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program and a computer-implemented method for providing a social product reveal. Consistent with some embodiments, the method may include presenting content to a first user with a reference to an interaction with the content by a second user. The reference to the interaction conceals the identity of the second user from the first user. The method may further include receiving a request from the first user to reveal the identity of the second user. In response to receiving the request to reveal, a communication is sent to the second user requesting the reveal of his or her identity. Upon receiving a confirmation to reveal from the second user, the identity of the second user is revealed to the first user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Garry Wiseman, Michael Lenahan, Ben Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20070143312
    Abstract: A unique system and method that facilitates searching an online listing service by employing a plurality of attributes, parameters, and search terms in a search query is provided. The system and method involve using parameters such as the listed item's location and a trust category associated with the listed item (or owner) to assist in providing more meaningful listings in response to the search query. These parameters can be applied to one or more search queries or can be modified for each search query. Categories, subcategories, and attributes can also be used to optimize the searching capability of the system and method. In particular, the set of available attributes displayed to a user can depend on the particular category and/or subcategory. Listing owners can manage their listings and increase traffic and/or revenue using such filtering and viewing modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventor: Garry Wiseman
  • Publication number: 20070118430
    Abstract: A unique system and method facilitates analyzes searches or queries that are geographic based. In particular, a user can submit a geo-tag based search for items posted on a listing service according to the item's location or geo-tag information. The geo-tag information for each item can be approximate such as the city, state, or zip code or more specific such as the street address where the item is located. The amount of geo-tag information disclosed to any other user can depend on the type of item being offered. Geo-tag information is analyzed to facilitate determining item matches. In addition, users that post items can employ query results to analyze the quality of their items such as from the buyer's perspective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Garry Wiseman, Mark Atherton
  • Publication number: 20070112729
    Abstract: A unique system and method that facilitates searching for items offered for sale or otherwise in an online classifieds environment. The system and method involve allowing a user to search for such items according to the item's location or geo-tag information. The geo-tag information for each item can be approximate such as the city, state, or zip code or more specific such as the street address where the item is located. The amount of geo-tag information disclosed to any other user can depend on the type of item being offered. One or more geo-tagged items can be returned in response to a query. The items can be returned in a list or a map format wherein the items can be pinpointed according to their locations. The map of the area around and near the item's location can provide useful information to the user to facilitate determining which item(s) to pursue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Garry Wiseman, Mark Atherton