Patents by Inventor Ian ELDER

Ian ELDER 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: 12191625
    Abstract: A laser system having an optical ring resonator, a beam splitter that directs a first beam travelling in a first direction around the ring resonator, out of the resonator towards a reflector that reflects the first beam back into the resonator to travel in an opposite direction around the optical ring resonator that is in the same direction as a second beam travelling around the optical ring resonator; and a beam modifier configured and adapted to modify a spatial distribution of phase across an aperture of the first beam such as to cause it to become more similar or substantially match that of a spatial distribution of phase across an aperture of the second beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: LEONARDO UK LTD
    Inventors: Robert Lamb, Ian Elder
  • Patent number: 11552440
    Abstract: A laser is disclosed having a housing formed of a block of glass-ceramic. The block is machined (or otherwise formed) to define one or more channels that act as a waveguide in two dimensions for light within the laser resonator. The channels extend between cavities also formed within the block which retain optical components of the laser, e.g. one or more of the gain medium, cavity mirrors, intermediate reflectors etc. The positioning, shape and size of each cavity is bespoke for the optical component it holds in order that each optical component is retained in optical alignment rigidly against the sides of the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: LEONARDO UK LTD
    Inventors: Robert Lamb, Ian Elder
  • Publication number: 20210006030
    Abstract: A laser system having an optical ring resonator, a beam splitter that directs a first beam travelling in a first direction around the ring resonator, out of the resonator towards a reflector that reflects the first beam back into the resonator to travel in an opposite direction around the optical ring resonator that is in the same direction as a second beam travelling around the optical ring resonator; and a beam modifier configured and adapted to modify a spatial distribution of phase across an aperture of the first beam such as to cause it to become more similar or substantially match that of a spatial distribution of phase across an aperture of the second beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: Leonardo MW Ltd
    Inventors: Robert LAMB, Ian ELDER
  • Patent number: 9230408
    Abstract: A method of gaming comprising: (a) defining a target outcome to be achieved in respect of a game, the target outcome having an associated award; (b) allocating a number of game rounds to achieve the target outcome; (c) conducting the allocated game rounds, each of which can result in a contribution to the target outcome; (d) accumulating any contributions during the one or game rounds; and (e) making the associated award if the target outcome is achieved based on the accumulated contributions before the allocated game rounds are exhausted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventor: Matthew Ian Elder
  • Publication number: 20120231870
    Abstract: A method of gaming comprising: (a) defining a target outcome to be achieved in respect of a game, the target outcome having an associated award; (b) allocating a number of game rounds to achieve the target outcome; (c) conducting the allocated game rounds, each of which can result in a contribution to the target outcome; (d) accumulating any contributions during the one or game rounds; and (e) making the associated award if the target outcome is achieved based on the accumulated contributions before the allocated game rounds are exhausted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventor: Matthew Ian Elder
  • Patent number: 8202154
    Abstract: A method of gaming comprising: (a) defining a target outcome to be achieved in respect of a game, the target outcome having an associated award; (b) allocating a number of game rounds to achieve the target outcome; (c) conducting the allocated game rounds, each of which can result in a contribution to the target outcome; (d) accumulating any contributions during the one or game rounds; and (e) making the associated award if the target outcome is achieved based on the accumulated contributions before the allocated game rounds are exhausted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: Matthew Ian Elder
  • Publication number: 20100210341
    Abstract: A method of gaming comprising: (a) defining a target outcome to be achieved in respect of a game, the target outcome having an associated award; (b) allocating a number of game rounds to achieve the target outcome; (c) conducting the allocated game rounds, each of which can result in a contribution to the target outcome; (d) accumulating any contributions during the one or game rounds; and (e) making the associated award if the target outcome is achieved based on the accumulated contributions before the allocated game rounds are exhausted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventor: Matthew Ian Elder
  • Publication number: 20090286595
    Abstract: A method of gaming includes providing a player with allocation units to be utilised in a game to set at least one attribute value affecting an outcome of the game. The at least one attribute value of the game is set based on an allocation of the allocation units and a game outcome determined based on each set attribute value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: Aristocrat Technologies Australia PTY Limited
    Inventors: Matthew Ian Elder, Lauren Irene Chapple