Patents by Inventor Hugh Gibson
Hugh Gibson 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: 10408265Abstract: An engine bearing shell may include a concave bearing surface, opposed axial end faces with an axial width therebetween, circumferential joint faces, and an oil distribution groove circumferentially extending along the concave bearing surface towards the axial end faces. The oil distribution groove may have a groove width that is 4% to 9.25% of the axial width.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2014Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignees: Mahle International GmbH, Mahle Engine Systems UK LtdInventors: Hugh Gibson, Omar Mian, Konstantinos Kalogiannis, David Merritt
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Patent number: 10110416Abstract: A method of managing configuration of user equipment that has a configuration database modifiable with configuration data in a first format, and a communications unit for receiving configuration data in a second format is described. The method comprises storing a user agent at the user equipment; providing received configuration data in the second format to the user agent; using the user agent to transform the configuration data into the first format in the user equipment; and modifying the configuration database with the configuration data in the first format.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2007Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Truphone LimitedInventors: Alistair James Campbell, Tuomas Syrjänen, Sampsa Vehkamäki, Timo Hyväjoa, Jukka Rantala, Seppo Pientarinen, Oliver James Bradley, Christopher Hugh Gibson, Gavin Ronald Paul Miller
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Publication number: 20160223020Abstract: An engine bearing shell may include a concave bearing surface, opposed axial end faces with an axial width therebetween, circumferential joint faces, and an oil distribution groove circumferentially extending along the concave bearing surface towards the axial end faces. The oil distribution groove may have a groove width that is 4% to 9.25% of the axial width.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Hugh Gibson, Omar Mian, Konstantinos Kalogiannis, David Merritt
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Patent number: 8017921Abstract: An apparatus and method for irradiation of fluid with electromagnetic radiation, and in particular to an apparatus and method for irradiation of blood or other body fluids with ultraviolet radiation is provided. The apparatus (1) comprises a housing (2) having disposed therein at least one mount (6) adapted for receiving an ultraviolet radiation source (7) and at least one holder (8) adapted for receiving a container of the fluid. The housing (2) is adapted for operability between a first position, wherein the container (9) may be placed in the holder (8) and a second position, wherein the housing (2) may form a capsule. The apparatus further comprises a control assembly for powering the ultraviolet radiation source (7). At least a portion of the inner surface of the housing (2) is capable of reflecting the ultraviolet radiation.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2006Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Lumen Associates, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Kemp, Leonie Rosenstiel, Jeffrey Fry, Hugh Gibson
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Publication number: 20090327398Abstract: A method of managing configuration of user equipment that has a configuration database modifiable with configuration data in a first format, and a communications unit for receiving configuration data in a second format is described. The method comprises storing a user agent at the user equipment; providing received configuration data in the second format to the user agent; using the user agent to transform the configuration data into the first format in the user equipment; and modifying the configuration database with the configuration data in the first format.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2007Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: Alistair James Campbell, Tuomas Syrjänen, Sampsa Vehkamäki, Timo Hyväjoa, Jukka Rantala, Seppo Pientarinen, Oliver James Bradley, Christopher Hugh Gibson, Gavin Ronald Paul Miller
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Publication number: 20090159813Abstract: An apparatus and method for irradiation of fluid with electromagnetic radiation, and in particular to an apparatus and method for irradiation of blood or other body fluids with ultraviolet radiation is provided. The apparatus (1) comprises a housing (2) having disposed therein at least one mount (6) adapted for receiving an ultraviolet radiation source (7) and at least one holder (8) adapted for receiving a container of the fluid. The housing (2) is adapted for operability between a first position, wherein the container (9) may be placed in the holder (8) and a second position, wherein the housing (2) may form a capsule. The apparatus further comprises a control assembly for powering the ultraviolet radiation source (7). At least a portion of the inner surface of the housing (2) is capable of reflecting the ultraviolet radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: Lumen AssociatesInventors: Douglas Kemp, Leonie Rosenstiel, Jeffrey Fry, Hugh Gibson
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Publication number: 20060022630Abstract: Latch control methods and systems are disclosed, including a latch that receives power from a motor associated with a latch. A sensor can be provided for monitoring the current consumption of the motor. A microcontroller can control the latch and/or the motor, based on the current consumption data received from the sensor concerning the current consumption of the motor. Monitoring of the current waveform of the motor therefore provides speed and direction feedback data for control of the latch. Additionally, a microprocessor can process instructions for controlling the interaction of the motor, the latch, the sensor and/or the microcontroller. Such a current monitoring control system is made possible by variation in current consumption of the motor during rotation as a result of commutation, which can be interrogated by measuring the voltage drop across the motor or a shunt resistor, or through the use of other current sensors, such as, for example, a Hall-effect type current sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2004Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventors: Nigel Spurr, Michael Shelley, Richard Hayes, William Eaton, Hugh Gibson, Alex Crawford, Ajaykumar Vaidhyanathan, Scott Vorwald, Kenneth Bechtold, Curtis Johnson, Duncan Murchie, Daniel Kilker, Abanni Maxwell, Patrick Shannon, Gillian Madden
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Publication number: 20050134052Abstract: Methods and systems for magnetically actuating latch components are disclosed herein. A door latch assembly comprising at least one latching mechanism can be provided for maintaining a door in a locked condition or an unlocked condition. One or more electromagnets can be integrated with the door latch assembly, such that the electromagnet generates one or more pulses in the form of electrical energy that can actuate the latching mechanism from a locked condition to an unlocked condition and vice versa. A pulsed electromagnet is therefore utilized such each pulse of energy applied actuates the latching mechanism a known amount. Such a configuration permits the latching mechanism to be accurately indexed from a known position to another.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2003Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Nigel Spurr, Michael Shelley, Richard Hayes, William Eaton, Hugh Gibson, Alex Crawford, Ajaykumar Valdhyanathan, Scott Vorwald, Kenneth Bechtold, Curtis Johnson, Duncan Murchie, Daniel Kilker, Abanni Maxwell, Patrick Shannon, Gillian Madden, Adrian Ketle
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Publication number: 20050134053Abstract: In general, a spring or spring mechanism can be associated with a latch mechanism wherein the spring is wound to a particular position thereof to store energy for dissipation and actuation of the latch mechanism. The latch mechanism is responsive to the spring, and can be actuated based on energy stored and dissipated from the spring. When required, spring energy can therefore be dissipated to actuated the latch or latch mechanism. Thus, a motor with low current consumption and suitable gearing can be utilized to apply a high force to the spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2003Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Nigel Spurr, Michael Shelley, Richard Hayes, William Eaton, Hugh Gibson, Alex Crawford, Ajaykumar Vaidhyanathan, Scott Vorwald, Kenneth Bechtold, Curtis Johnson, Duncan Murchie, Daniel Kilker, Abanni Maxwell, Patrick Shannon, Gillian Madden, Adrian Kettle
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Publication number: 20050127685Abstract: A latch assembly control method and, wherein a latch assembly is integrated with a motor having at least one gear thereof for actuating a plurality of components of the latch assembly. A geartooth sensor can be associated with the latch assembly, wherein the geartooth sensor senses a position of one or more gears, wherein the gear completes less than one revolution to thereby provide a known reference point registration and calibration of the latch assembly via data collected from the geartooth sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2003Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventors: Nigel Spurr, Michael Shelley, Richard Hayes, William Eaton, Hugh Gibson, Alex Crawford, Ajaykumar Vaidhyanathan, Scott Vorwald, Kenneth Bechtold, Curtis Johnson, Duncan Murchie, Daniel Kilker, Abanni Maxwell, Patrick Shannon, Gillian Madden, Adrian Kettle
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Publication number: 20050121829Abstract: An injection molding method and system for an electrical circuit utilized in vehicle door latch mechanisms is disclosed herein. A mold is generally provided in which a mold cavity is formed therein from walls of the mold. An electrical circuit associated with vehicle door latch and/or integrated with the vehicle door latch can be located within the mold cavity. A plastics material can then be injection molded into the mold cavity of the mold, wherein the plastics material covers and seals the electrical circuit to provide insulation and environmental protection to the electrical circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2003Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventors: Nigel Spurr, Michael Shelley, Richard Hayes, William Eaton, Hugh Gibson, Alex Crawford, Ajaykumar Valdhyanathan, Scott Vorwald, Kenneth Bechtold, Curtis Johnson, Duncan Murchle, Daniel Kilker, Abanni Maxwell, Patrick Shannon, Gillian Madden, Adrian Kettle
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Publication number: 20050116478Abstract: Latching systems and methods are disclosed herein. A latch mechanism includes one or more sealed areas and one or more unsealed areas thereof. Also, a magnetic coupling mechanism is provided for coupling motion between the sealed area and the unsealed area and vice versa. The magnetic coupling mechanism can be configured to include a permanent magnet which generates a magnetic field for coupling the motion from the unsealed area to the sealed area and vice versa. The magnetic coupling mechanism can also be configured to include an electromagnet for generating a magnetic field for coupling thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2003Publication date: June 2, 2005Inventors: Nigel Spurr, Michael Shelley, Richard Hayes, William Eaton, Hugh Gibson, Alex Crawford, Ajaykumar Valdhyanathan, Scott Vorwald, Kenneth Bechtold, Curtis Johnson, Duncan Murchie, Daniel Kilker, Abanni Maxwell, Patrick Shannon, Gillian Madden, Adrian Kettle