Patents by Inventor Geoffrey David Sizer
Geoffrey David Sizer 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).
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Patent number: 10123631Abstract: An operating system (10) for operating an article of furniture (12), the article of furniture (12) comprising a support structure, at least one component displaceably arranged relative to the support structure and a receiver. The operating system (10) includes a (controller 34) which communicates wirelessly with the article of furniture (12), the controller (34) outputting operating signals (46) containing operating instructions. A signal processing module communicates with the wireless controller (34) via a routing arrangement (48), the signal processing module receiving the operating signals (46) and converting the operating signals into control signals to be provided to the receiver to effect displacement of the at least one component of the article of furniture (12) relative to the support structure under the control of a user.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: King Furniture Australia Pty Ltd.Inventors: Geoffrey David Sizer, Gregory Michael Rosser, Jesse Alan Kovac, James Lawson-Craig, Benjamin Watson Barnes, Bin Xia, David King, Ryan Lawson, Tanya Rechberger, Anastasie Panagopoulos, John Levey
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Publication number: 20170295949Abstract: An operating system (10) for operating an article of furniture (12), the article of furniture (12) comprising a support structure, at least one component displaceably arranged relative to the support structure and a receiver. The operating system (10) includes a (controller 34) which communicates wirelessly with the article of furniture (12), the controller (34) outputting operating signals (46) containing operating instructions. A signal processing module communicates with the wireless controller (34) via a routing arrangement (48), the signal processing module receiving the operating signals (46) and converting the operating signals into control signals to be provided to the receiver to effect displacement of the at least one component of the article of furniture (12) relative to the support structure under the control of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: October 19, 2017Applicant: King Furniture Australia Pty Ltd.Inventors: Geoffrey David Sizer, Gregory Michael Rosser, Jesse Alan Kovac, James Lawson-Craig, Benjamin Watson Barnes, Bin Xia, David King, Ryan Lawson, Tanya Rechberger, Anastasie Panagopoulos, John Levey
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Patent number: 8333529Abstract: A fastener (10) is adapted to releasably fix a first element (12) and a second element (14). The fastener (10) includes a channel (22) having a plurality of spaced lockers (28). The lockers (28) are movable into the channel (22). The fastener (10) also has a locking tongue (30), having a plurality of spaced blockers (32). The tongue (30) is movable within the channel (22) between a locked position in which the blockers (32) prevent movement of the lockers (28) into the channel (22) and an unlocked position in which the lockers (28) are not prevented from moving into the channel (22).Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2011Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Telezygology, Inc.Inventors: Dickory Rudduck, Lee David Blattmann, Geoffrey David Sizer
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Publication number: 20110150560Abstract: A fastener (10) is adapted to releasably fix a first element (12) and a second element (14). The fastener (10) includes a channel (22) having a plurality of spaced lockers (28). The lockers (28) are movable into the channel (22). The fastener (10) also has a locking tongue (30), having a plurality of spaced blockers (32). The tongue (30) is movable within the channel (22) between a locked position in which the blockers (32) prevent movement of the lockers (28) into the channel (22) and an unlocked position in which the lockers (28) are not prevented from moving into the channel (22).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Dickory Rudduck, Lee David Blattmann, Geoffrey David Sizer
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Patent number: 7922415Abstract: A fastener (10) is adapted to releasably fix a first element (12) and a second element (14). The fastener (10) includes a channel (22) having a plurality of spaced lockers (28). The lockers (28) are movable into the channel (22). The fastener (10) also has a locking tongue (30), having a plurality of spaced blockers (32). The tongue (30) is movable within the channel (22) between a locked position in which the blockers (32) prevent movement of the lockers (28) into the channel (22) and an unlocked position in which the lockers (28) are not prevented from moving into the channel (22).Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2006Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Telezygology Inc.Inventors: Dickory Rudduck, Lee David Blattmann, Geoffrey David Sizer
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Publication number: 20110081804Abstract: An electronic communication system including: (a) a fastener (2) operable to close or open to secure an item such as a seat (20) to a vehicle; (b) electronic communication means (42) linking the fastener (2) to at least one separate device, such as a second fastener (2) or a handheld remote user-controlled device (40), to communicate information to the separate device; and (c) electronic circuitry to detect the status of the fastener and to generate the information to be communicated by the electronic communication means to the separate device, wherein the information, which may be an electrical signal such as electrical pulse, relates to the open or closed status of the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Dickory Rudduck, Scott Semenik, Otakar Karel Kudrna, Geoffrey David Sizer, Adam McArthur, John Wilson
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Patent number: 7637105Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving performance and life of a material adapted to contract when heated to a critical temperature such as shape memory alloy wire (SMA). The method includes the steps of measuring ambient temperature before activation, measuring voltage applied to the SMA wire and/or current flowing in the SMA wire, calculating power and energy required to heat the material from the ambient to the critical temperature and providing the calculated power and energy.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2006Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Telezygology Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey David Sizer, Benjamin David Ford, Romain Nicolas Cazalis
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Publication number: 20090311068Abstract: A fastener (10) is adapted to releasably fix a first element (12) and a second element (14). The fastener (10) includes a channel (22) having a plurality of spaced 5 lockers (28). The lockers (28) are movable into the channel (22). The fastener (10) also has a locking tongue (30), having a plurality of spaced blockers (32). The tongue (30) is movable within the channel (22) between a locked position in which the blockers (32) prevent movement of the lockers (28) into the channel (22) and an unlocked position in which the lockers (28) are not prevented from moving into o the channel (22).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2006Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventors: Dickory Rudduck, Lee David Blattmann, Geoffrey David Sizer
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Patent number: 7600301Abstract: In the first aspect, the invention provides a fastener which includes a fastening element and an actuating means attached to the fastening element. The fastening element has a flexible beam and an engagement means. The actuating means includes a material, such as shape memory alloy, which contracts when activated. When the material is contracted, the beam moves between an engagement position and a disengagement position. In a second aspect, the invention provides a fastener for use in a network of fasteners. The fastener has address means which serve to distinguish the fastener from the other fasteners in the network. The fastener may be the same as the fastener in the first aspect of the invention, or a different fastener. A network or system of such fasteners is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2004Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Telezygology, Inc.Inventors: Dickory Rudduck, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Geoffrey David Sizer, Lee David Blattmann, Edward David James Farren-Price, Joshua Robert Park
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Publication number: 20090014584Abstract: A track (20) for a relocatable seat including a first channel (22), having a slot opening into the track with a plurality regions where slot is enlarged. The enlarged regions receive a foot (50) of a seat and the non-enlarged regions of the slot retain the feet. The track includes a second and third channel for receiving a power block (54) and/or communication data block (58), and each including a plurality of apertures (44) for receiving a retractable tongue (76) on the blocks to locate the blocks in the track. The invention further relates to a releasable fastening system having two sleds (78, 80) for insertion in a track (20) and a locking lever (84) with an end (86, 88) connected to each sled. Each sled has at least one aperture (82) inclined towards the track. Movement of the locking lever from an open to a locked position causes a lug (92) inserted in the aperture to travel down the incline towards the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2006Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: TELEZYGOLOGY INCInventors: Dickory Rudduck, Lee David Blattmann, Geoffrey David Sizer
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Publication number: 20080231154Abstract: The invention provides a releasable fastening system particularly suitable for use in banks and similar institutions. The releasable fastening system is intended for use in conjunction with a storage unit having an opening element, such as drawer (18). The fastening system includes a latch means (38) and an engagement (34) for engaging the latch means (38). Also included is a bias means (44), biasing the opening element (18) to an opening position. Each of the latch means (38), the engagement means (34) and the bias means (44) is located internally of the storage unit when the opening element (18) is closed. The engagement means (34) is adapted to disengage the latch means (38) pursuant to a command.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2006Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: Telezygology, Inc.Inventors: Dickory Rudduck, Geoffrey David Sizer, Edward David James Farren-Price
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Publication number: 20080226421Abstract: The invention provides a locking assembly (2) suitable for use in locking an aircraft seat in an upright position in an aircraft, for example. The locking assembly (2) includes a locking stud (10) having a locking cavity (12) and an aperture (14) for receiving the locking stud (10). A locking means (18) engages the locking cavity (12) when the locking stud (10) is received in the aperture (14). The locking assembly (2) also includes an unlocking means, which includes material adapted to contract when activated, such as shape memory alloy wire, to allow for disengagement from the locking cavity (12). The locking stud (10) is guided towards the aperture (14) by a locking stud guide (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2006Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Dickory Rudduck, Lee David Blattmann, Geoffrey David Sizer
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Publication number: 20080190186Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to for detecting movement of an object. In one embodiment, a system (10) is disclosed to detect movement of an object (12) (e.g., a tire). The system includes a sensor (14) that is operative to sense at least a pressure condition within an enclosed space of the object (12) based on an operating mode of the system. A control system (16) controls the operating mode of the system based at least in part on whether movement of the object (12) is detected. The movement of the object (12) is detected based on a variation in the at least a pressure condition over time. The system (10) can be implemented as part of a tire pressure monitoring system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2006Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventors: Geoffrey David Sizer, Benjamin David Ford, Romain Nicolas Cazalis
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Publication number: 20030135407Abstract: A system adapted for robust storage of parking meter information in a parking meter system is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of cash boxes (106) and a corresponding plurality of parking meters (108), wherein the cash boxes (106) are periodically and substantially randomly, (i) mated with the corresponding plurality of parking meters (108) for a collection period, and (ii) subsequently collected from said corresponding plurality of parking meters (108).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventors: Sydney James Reinhardt, Geoffrey David Sizer, Michael David Kroon, Jan Szymanski
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Patent number: 6554781Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring posture deficiencies in the spine and including a flexible body (30) encapsulating a flexible operating arm (31) cantilevered from a base moulding (34). The operating arm (31) is provided with upper (37) and lower (40) strain gauges bonded to the upper and lower faces respectively of the operating arm (31) at the point beyond the stiffening base moulding (34) to ensure that differential strain is experienced on deflection of the operating arm (31). Wire tails (41) are terminated as a PCB assembly (45) mounted to the printed circuit support (35), which assembly comprises a PC board bearing an LSI processor (46), rechargeable battery (47), vibrating motor (50) and inductive coil (51) selected to fulfil the functions of transmitting and receiving element, and inductive power supply for charging the battery (47), under the control of processor (46).Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2000Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignees: Spinal Sensor Technologies Limited, Carter (New Zealand) LimitedInventors: Michael Anthony Carter, Gwendolen Anne Jull, Carolyn Anne Richardson, Christine Hamilton, Suzanne Louise Roll, Robert Stephen Matchett, Peter Wilson Hill, David John Bull, Bradley Peter Ryan, Geoffrey David Sizer, Paul Moutzouris