Patents by Inventor Graham Lloyd

Graham Lloyd 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: 11535131
    Abstract: A ventilated seat, a vehicle including the ventilated seat, and a method of controlling airflow in a vehicle having a ventilated seat are provided. The ventilated seat includes a seat cushion assembly and an air duct configured to interface with a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) module of the vehicle and provide conditioned air from the HVAC module to the seat cushion assembly. The HVAC module of the vehicle further provides conditioned air to an interior cabin of the vehicle through at least one air vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Graham Lloyd Feltham, Jake DeBoer, Kamalesh Bhambare
  • Patent number: 9969241
    Abstract: A heat exchanger air control system is provided that utilizes a central heat exchanger and a pair of side-mounted heat exchangers, where the side-mounted heat exchangers are positioned forward of the central heat exchanger. The air outlets of the side-mounted heat exchangers are coupled to both the air inlet and the air outlet of the central heat exchanger using several air ducts through which air flow is controlled, thus allowing air flow throughout the system to be optimized based on the needs of the thermal systems coupled to the heat exchangers. A single fan proximate to the outlet of the central heat exchanger can be used to draw air through any combination of the three heat exchangers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: ATIEVA, INC.
    Inventor: Graham Lloyd Feltham
  • Patent number: 9895953
    Abstract: A heat exchanger air control system is provided that utilizes a central heat exchanger and a pair of side-mounted heat exchangers, where the central heat exchanger is positioned forward of the side-mounted heat exchangers. The air outlet of the central heat exchanger is coupled to both the air inlet and the air outlet of each of the side-mounted heat exchangers using several air ducts through which air flow is controlled, thus allowing air flow throughout the system to be optimized based on the needs of the thermal systems coupled to the heat exchangers. A pair of fans, one adjacent to the outlet of each of the side-mounted heat exchangers, can be used to draw air through various combinations of the three heat exchangers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: ATIEVA, INC.
    Inventor: Graham Lloyd Feltham
  • Patent number: 9897121
    Abstract: An airflow system is provided that utilizes a vortex generator to efficiently draw ambient air into one or more automotive heat exchangers. Due to the use of the vortex generator, the air intake may be much smaller than that used in a conventional system and may have a significantly different aspect ratio from that of the heat exchanger, thus providing additional vehicle design flexibility. The vortex generator may use a single outlet or multiple outlets, and may be coupled directly or via a transition duct(s) to the heat exchanger(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: ATIEVA, INC.
    Inventor: Graham Lloyd Feltham
  • Publication number: 20170174041
    Abstract: A heat exchanger air control system is provided that utilizes a central heat exchanger and a pair of side-mounted heat exchangers, where the side-mounted heat exchangers are positioned forward of the central heat exchanger. The air outlets of the side-mounted heat exchangers are coupled to both the air inlet and the air outlet of the central heat exchanger using several air ducts through which air flow is controlled, thus allowing air flow throughout the system to be optimized based on the needs of the thermal systems coupled to the heat exchangers. A single fan proximate to the outlet of the central heat exchanger can be used to draw air through any combination of the three heat exchangers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: Atieva, Inc.
    Inventor: Graham Lloyd Feltham
  • Publication number: 20170174040
    Abstract: A heat exchanger air control system is provided that utilizes a central heat exchanger and a pair of side-mounted heat exchangers, where the central heat exchanger is positioned forward of the side-mounted heat exchangers. The air outlet of the central heat exchanger is coupled to both the air inlet and the air outlet of each of the side-mounted heat exchangers using several air ducts through which air flow is controlled, thus allowing air flow throughout the system to be optimized based on the needs of the thermal systems coupled to the heat exchangers. A pair of fans, one adjacent to the outlet of each of the side-mounted heat exchangers, can be used to draw air through various combinations of the three heat exchangers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: Atieva, Inc.
    Inventor: Graham Lloyd Feltham
  • Patent number: 9421822
    Abstract: A trolley having two castor wheel assemblies mounted to a trolley frame. The castor wheel assemblies are mounted toward a rear of the trolley frame whereas another pair of conventional castors are mounted to the front of the trolley frame. The castor wheel assemblies are not identical insofar as swiveling of the assemblies is limited in a direction inwardly of the trolley only. It has been found that limited swiveling of one of the castor wheel assemblies only such as at an offset angle provides more efficient guided steering of the trolley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: INAUTEC PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Graham Lloyd Dull, Clinton Anthony Dull
  • Publication number: 20150298504
    Abstract: A trolley having two castor wheel assemblies mounted to a trolley frame. The castor wheel assemblies are mounted toward a rear of the trolley frame whereas another pair of conventional castors are mounted to the front of the trolley frame. The castor wheel assemblies are not identical insofar as swiveling of the assemblies is limited in a direction inwardly of the trolley only. It has been found that limited swiveling of one of the castor wheel assemblies only such as at an offset angle provides more efficient guided steering of the trolley.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: INAUTEC PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Graham Lloyd DULL, Clinton Anthony DULL
  • Patent number: 6766000
    Abstract: A service system is provided for recording spoken passages exchanged between parties, for example, via the public telephone system. The service system is called into action preferably by the agreement of the parties and is used to make a recording of the spoken exchanges between the parties. At the termination of recording, each party is preferably provided with the opportunity to review the recording and asked to confirm their acceptance of the recording. The service system then provides a reference copy of the recording. Where a digital copy of the recording is made, the parties are preferably required to indicate their acceptance by digitally signing and returning the recording to the service system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert Francis Squibbs, Richard Graham Lloyd
  • Publication number: 20020094065
    Abstract: A service system is provided for recording spoken passages exchanged between parties, for example, via the public telephone system. The service system is called into action preferably by the agreement of the parties and is used to make a recording of the spoken exchanges between the parties. At the termination of recording, each party is preferably provided with the opportunity to review the recording and asked to confirm their acceptance of the recording. The service system then provides a reference copy of the recording. Where a digital copy of the recording is made, the parties are preferably required to indicate their acceptance by digitally signing and returning the recording to the service system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Francis Squibbs, Richard Graham Lloyd
  • Patent number: 5316017
    Abstract: A man-machine interface comprises a sensor having first and second ends. The sensor carriers four transducers oriented therearound such that the sensor is responsive to flex in two directions. An affixing mechanism, such as a glove or cloth strap, is provided for affixing the man-machine interface to a patient's body. A first mounting mechanism is provided for rigidly mounting the first end of the sensor to the affixing mechanism. A second mounting mechanism is provided for slidably mounting a second end of the sensor to the affixing mechanism. In that manner, flex in two directions can be sensed without adding any tensile forces to the sensor as a result of the joint being flexed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Assignee: Greenleaf Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn R. Edwards, Graham Lloyd, Marl L. Oberman
  • Patent number: 4957910
    Abstract: A method is provided for treating a viral infection in a subject by administering a surfactant and/or a steroid so as to produce a high concentration thereof in the systemic circulation. The method is particularly applicable to the treatment of HIV infections. The use of surfactants and/or steroids in the production of pharmaceutical compositions is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1990
    Assignee: Public Health Laboratory Service Board
    Inventors: Peter M. Sutton, Anthony Atkinson, Graham Lloyd
  • Patent number: 4043741
    Abstract: Fuel gas produced e.g. in a fluid bed gasifier and which comprises deposit-forming materials such as heavy hydrocarbons (e.g. tars) and non-combustible fines is passed via conduits and solid-removing cyclones to a burner for admixture with air and subsequent combustion. Deposits formed in the conduits cyclones and burner are removed by closing off the burner outlet and air inlet, and passing a deposit-removing reactant (e.g. air) into the conduit to oxidize and thereby remove deposits, particularly from the cyclones. Preferably, there are at least two burners for the fuel gas, and they are closed off alternately to remove deposits from their respective conduits and cyclones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency
    Inventors: Gerald Moss, Graham Lloyd Johnes, John William Thomas Craig