Patents by Inventor James Bird
James Bird 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).
-
Publication number: 20230242241Abstract: An aircraft wing structure (100) including a spar (101) and a systems module (200) that is releasably secured to brackets (300) on a first side of the spar (101) and the second, opposite side of the spar is configured to define a wall of a fuel tank of an aircraft wing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: William TULLOCH, Javier RUIZ DE PABLO, Paul DEAN, James BIRD
-
Publication number: 20230132687Abstract: An aircraft system has a first structure, and a second structure coupled to the first structure and movable between first and second positions relative to the first structure. The aircraft system has an electrical connector for providing an electrical connection running between respective components housed within the first and second structures. The electrical connector has a cable harness housed within the first structure, and a connector body coupled to an end of the cable harness. The connector body extends through an aperture formed in the first structure, and the connector body is coupled to the second structure such that movement of the second structure between the first and second positions relative to the first structure causes the connector body to move through the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventors: Paul O'SHAUGHNESSY, Anthony BRYANT, Scott PALMER, James BIRD
-
Patent number: 11005243Abstract: A cable routing system is disclosed having dielectric, or insulating, liner which is installed within a cable routing channel, or raceway, to subdivide the channel into at least two secondary channels. This can achieve more efficient use of space and enable more flexible placement of cables within the channels while meeting safety requirements. Installation of cables into the channel can include inserting the cables into the dielectric liner before the installation of the dielectric liner into the cable routing channel. The cable routing system can be used in an aircraft, including within space-constrained areas of the aircraft such as inside a wing.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITEDInventors: Paul O'Shaughnessy, Javier Ruiz-De-Pablo, Anthony Bryant, Scott Palmer, James Bird
-
Patent number: 10696454Abstract: A combination carrying device includes a rigid basket having a flexible bag nested therein. The flexible bag may be formed from one or more fabrics or like materials and define a tapered volume having a pair of handle extensions. The rigid basket may be formed from plastics or like materials and include rotatable handles mounted to sides of the rigid basket via one or more mounting bores. A customer carrying a combination carrying device in a retail establishment may place one or more items in the flexible bag nested within the rigid basket, and extract the flexible bag from the rigid basket after executing a purchase for the items therein.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Xiao Wang, Thomas Duester, Ashley Anne Arhart, Matthew James Bird, Jason Michael Famularo, Aaron Benjamin Nather
-
Patent number: 10583973Abstract: A combination carrying device includes a rigid basket having a flexible bag nested therein. The flexible bag may be formed from one or more fabrics or like materials and define a tapered volume having a pair of handle extensions. The rigid basket may be formed from plastics or like materials and include rotatable handles disposed on an upper perimeter thereof, and may also define a tapered volume which corresponds to the tapered volume of the flexible bags. A customer carrying a combination carrying device in a materials handling facility (e.g., a warehouse or retail establishment) may place one or more items in the flexible bag nested within the rigid basket, and extract the flexible bag from the rigid basket upon arriving at a destination or after executing a purchase for the items therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2014Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Xiao Wang, Aaron Benjamin Nather, Jason Michael Famularo, Matthew James Bird, Thomas Duester
-
Publication number: 20200006927Abstract: A cable routing system is disclosed having dielectric, or insulating, liner which is installed within a cable routing channel, or raceway, to subdivide the channel into at least two secondary channels. This can achieve more efficient use of space and enable more flexible placement of cables within the channels while meeting safety requirements. Installation of cables into the channel can include inserting the cables into the dielectric liner before the installation of the dielectric liner into the cable routing channel. The cable routing system can be used in an aircraft, including within space-constrained areas of the aircraft such as inside a wing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Paul O'SHAUGHNESSY, Javier RUIZ-DE-PABLO, Anthony BRYANT, Scott PALMER, James BIRD
-
Patent number: 9175914Abstract: A remotely-operated gun is mounted in a cradle having a linear actuator for charging the gun. A charging adapter that is fixed to the linear actuator enables different types of guns to be charged. The charging adapter is easily configured to accommodate different gun types.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: James Bird, James Giacchi, Russell Jones, III, Matthew Moeller, David Bound
-
Patent number: 8380612Abstract: A system and method are described and disclosed that are used for effecting large block trades of securities in an automated and anonymous matter in which fair pricing is carried out using features of the National Best Buy Offer (“NBBO”). The automated trading the system and method also will carry out negotiations to effect a trade in certain circumstances, though the preferred method of effecting trades is by automated trading. However, regardless of the trading method, anonymity of the trading counterparties is preserved. The system and method also tests the NBBO for each of the traded securities to ensure it is valid before an automated trade may take place.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2011Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: BIDS Trading, L.P.Inventors: Paul Hanson, James Bird, James Lee, Mark Beddis, Sik Ngai, Geoff Kratz
-
Publication number: 20110119176Abstract: A system and method are described and disclosed that are used for effecting large block trades of securities in an automated and anonymous matter in which fair pricing is carried out using features of the NBBO. The automated trading the system and method also will carry out negotiations to effect a trade in certain circumstances, though the preferred method of effecting trades is by automated trading. However, regardless of the trading method, anonymity of the trading counterparties is preserved. The system and method also tests the NBBO for each of the traded securities to ensure it is valid before an automated trade may take place.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: BIDS TRADING, L.P.Inventors: Paul HANSON, Mark BEDDIS, James BIRD, Geoff KRATZ, James LEE, Sik NGAI
-
Patent number: 7890417Abstract: A system and method are described and disclosed that are used for effecting large block trades of securities in an automated and anonymous matter in which fair pricing is carried out using features of the NBBO. The automated trading the system and method also will carry out negotiations to effect a trade in certain circumstances, though the preferred method of effecting trades is by automated trading. However, regardless of the trading method, anonymity of the trading counterparties is preserved. The system and method also tests the NBBO for each of the traded securities to ensure it is valid before an automated trade may take place.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: BIDS Trading, L.P.Inventors: Paul Hanson, Mark Beddis, James Bird, Geoff Kratz, James Lee, Sik Ngai
-
Publication number: 20090013993Abstract: A dosage device capable of delivery of a full dosage of medicament to a person in need of treatment through the mouth comprising a storage chamber for more or less temporarily storing the medicament after receiving the medicament from a suitable dispenser, such as an MDI inhaler, and a mouthpiece having a sealing ring for sealing the mouthpiece within the mouth of the person using the dosage device connected to the storage chamber in which a one way valve is located intermediate the storage chamber and mouthpiece to prevent air exhaled by the person from re-entering the storage chamber to reduce or prevent the risk of contamination or cross-contamination occurring within the storage chamber thereby allowing repeated use of the dosage device even by different persons, without the absolute need to clean the dosage device after each use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: Bird Healthcare Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Jonathon James Bird, Robert James Bird, Vicki Kathleen Bird, Nicholas James Bird
-
Publication number: 20090006266Abstract: A system and method are described and disclosed that are used for effecting large block trades of securities in an automated and anonymous matter in which fair pricing is carried out using features of the NBBO. The automated trading the system and method also will carry out negotiations to effect a trade in certain circumstances, though the preferred method of effecting trades is by automated trading. However, regardless of the trading method, anonymity of the trading counterparties is preserved. The system and method also tests the NBBO for each of the traded securities to ensure it is valid before an automated trade may take place.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: Paul Hanson, Mark Beddis, James Bird, Geoff Kratz, James Lee, Sik Ngai
-
Publication number: 20070217769Abstract: A method and a kit for conducting marketing research in which respondents evaluate a program and commercials using DVD technology.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Christian Super, Michael Larson, Robert Soullier, James Bird
-
Patent number: 7063364Abstract: A moveable bumper arrangement. The moveable bumper arrangement includes an elongated bumper member, an end bumper member, and a mechanism coupled to the end bumper member. The mechanism allows substantially translational movement of the end bumper member with respect to the elongated bumper member from a first position where the end bumper member is positioned at an end of the elongated bumper member to a second position where the end bumper member is spaced apart from the elongated bumper member.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2004Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.Inventors: James Bird, Karl Duckett
-
Publication number: 20050281057Abstract: A holdover circuit is configured with a holdover capacitor, preferably an aluminum electrolytic capacitor, to provide uninterruptible operation for an electrical load operable over a limited range of input voltage during brief power interruptions. The holdover circuit includes a switching regulator configured with two active switches that are controlled with complementary duty cycles to charge and discharge the holdover capacitor at a voltage higher than the voltage of the load. The controller for the switching regulator may be configured to regulate the voltage of the holdover capacitor at a voltage proportional to the load voltage or at a constant voltage. The controller for the switching regulator is configured to operate in different modes during normal powered operation and during holdover.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2005Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventors: Edward Jung, Paul Aloisi, James Bird
-
Publication number: 20050236845Abstract: A latch assembly for connecting a hood assembly to a truck includes a striker bolt that is surrounded by a sleeve that is engaged by a rotary latch. The sleeve is of shorter length than the striker bolt so that it can slide along the striker bolt. The rotary latch fixedly engages the sleeve so that any relative motion between the hood and frame translates to movement of the sleeve along the striker bolt rather than between the rotary latch and striker bolt. The sleeve arrangement thus provides wear protection to rotary latch, allows for self alignment of the hood and fender assembly along the striker bolt axis and dynamic movement of the latch during vehicle operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2004Publication date: October 27, 2005Inventors: James Bird, Karl Duckett
-
Patent number: D527495Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2004Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Inventor: Darren James Bird
-
Patent number: D497335Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2003Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.Inventors: James Bird, Ruben Perfetti, John Martin
-
Patent number: D597656Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2008Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Bird Healthcare Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Robert James Bird, Vicki Kathleen Bird, Jonathon James Bird, Nicholas James Bird
-
Patent number: D650726Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Volvo Group North America, LLCInventors: Brian D. Balicki, James Bird