Patents by Inventor James Davies

James Davies 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: 20170101925
    Abstract: A turbocharger system comprises a first relatively small high-pressure (HP) turbocharger and a second relatively large low pressure (LP) turbocharger. The turbine of the LP turbocharger is connected in series downstream of the turbine of the HP turbocharger. A first exhaust bypass flow passage provides a bypass flow path around the HP turbine. A second exhaust bypass flow passage provides a bypass flow path around the LP turbine. A rotary valve is located at a junction of the first and second bypass flow passages and a first exhaust gas flow passage. The rotary valve comprises a valve rotor which is rotatable selectively to permit or block flow to the LP turbine and to permit or block flow to the first and second bypass paths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Lee J. Robinson, Daniel M. Acker, Akram Ghassan Khatib, Nandha Kumar Manoharan, Simon James Davis
  • Patent number: 9609723
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for automatic grouping of light sources within an illumination system. The method is performed starting from a first light source of the illumination system emitting a first light signal and a first sound signal. The method includes steps of using an intensity of the first light signal as received by a second light source and an intensity of the first sound signal as received by the second light source to determine a value of a grouping function (410, 420), and assigning the first light source and the second light source to the same group of light sources when the determined value of the grouping function satisfies one or more pre-determined conditions (430, 440, 450). In this manner, a determination could be made whether or not the first and second light sources should be assigned to the same group in a manner that yields improved results over the prior art solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Lorenzo Feri, Robert James Davies, Ronald Rietman, Willem Franke Pasveer
  • Patent number: 9597198
    Abstract: This present invention concerns a transforaminal intersomatic cage for an intervertebral fusion graft, and an instrument and method for implanting the cage, an embodiment of the cage having a body in the shape of a circular arc and comprising a lateral concave surface, a lateral convex surface, a straight upper surface, a straight lower surface and an end wall having at least one hole, called the end hole, designed to receive a rod of an instrument for implanting the cage between the vertebrae, wherein: the end hole has an orientation that is more or less tangential to the circular arc described by the body; the extremity opposite the end wall of the body includes a return part extending the body toward the center of the circle on which the circular arc described by the body lies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: LDR Medical
    Inventors: Reginald James Davis, Kevin Kaufman, Greg Hoffman, Alan McGee, Jean Huppert, Hugues Mousselard, Ludovic Rillardon
  • Patent number: 9590472
    Abstract: A power generation system has a housing with a first housing section (I) and a second housing section (II), an alternator arranged within the first housing section (I) and a gas turbine arranged within the second housing section (II). The alternator is drivable by the gas turbine, wherein the first housing section (I) includes an air inlet through which an airstream is injectable into the first housing section (I) such that the airstream passes the alternator and cools the alternator. The first housing section (I) is coupled to the second housing section (II) such that the airstream is feedable into the second housing section (II) after the airstream has passed the alternator. The second housing section (II) includes an air outlet through which the airstream is exhaustable after passing the gas turbine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: James Davies, Stephen Drury, Andrew Wilding
  • Patent number: 9591731
    Abstract: This invention generally relates to control of DC track lighting systems. The proposed solution implements a control system for a DC track lighting system based on the use of near-field RF technologies such as NFC. This solution is achieved by extending the limited range offered by near-field RF technologies by taking advantage of the unexpected behavior of a DC track while having thereon high frequency signals such as near-field RF signals. The proposed solution may require less tedious control of DC track lighting system since lamp holder(s) may be controlled based on a single “touch” of near-field RF enable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Alan James Davie
  • Patent number: 9539921
    Abstract: A head support for a pushchair comprises a support section, a seat connection section and a back support. The support section forms a U-shape and comprises an armature, comprising sides, that provides stiffness to the support section. The seat connection section is coupled to the support section and is for connecting to the pushchair. The back support is connected to the support section or connectable to the support section and configured such that, when connected to the support section, it prevents the sides of the armature from dropping relative to the back support in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Inventors: Caroline Dale, Sebastian Orby Conran, David Jonathan Moseley, Linden James Davies, Christopher Barlow
  • Publication number: 20160353133
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes selecting a first video encoding task of the plurality of video encoding tasks, the first video encoding task having a first dependency upon a second video encoding task of the plurality of video encoding tasks. The method includes determining whether to break the first dependency and performing the first video encoding task based on the determination of whether to break the first dependency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Thomas James Davies
  • Patent number: 9499239
    Abstract: This invention relates to an integrated heavy lift and logistics vessel for receiving another vessel. Further the integrated heavy lift and logistics vessel is able to provide logistical support to the other vessel in remote locations. More particularly, this invention relates to an integrated heavy lift and logistics vessel that is designed to carry out heavy lifting and logistic supply functions in a stable manner. The integrated heavy lift and logistics vessel is also equipped with safe refuge quarters, helipad(s), various forms of storage, and areas for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Keppel Offshore & Marine Technology Centre Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: James Davis, Peter George Noble, TakOn Cheung, Aziz Amirali Merchant, Sreekala Kumar, Abul Bashar Md Masum Reza
  • Patent number: 9497005
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method or communicating between a primary station and a plurality of secondary stations, comprising the primary station providing a plurality of resource sets, the primary station configuring a secondary station to search for a control channel on at least one of a plurality of search spaces each corresponding to a resource set, wherein at least part of one of the search spaces is used to transmit a control message to a secondary station, the control message being indicative of a resource allocated to the secondary station for transmitting to the primary station or receiving from the primary station data, and wherein the secondary station deduces from the part of the search space used for transmitting the control message an indication of the resource set from the plurality of resource sets within which the allocated resource is located.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Timothy James Moulsley, Choo Chiap Chiau, Milos Tesanovic, Robert James Davies
  • Patent number: 9451678
    Abstract: A system and methods for automatically commissioning electrical fixtures using sound are disclosed. Electrical fixtures (140-149) detect sounds produced by a sound generator moved along a path (300) through installed fixtures according to a building plan (100). Each electrical fixture may be associated with a mapped fixture location in the building plan by correlating the detected sound with the location of the sound generator along the path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Paul Richard Simons, Alan James Davie, Aki Sakari Härmä, Stephen Michael Pitchers, Ronaldus Maria Aarts
  • Patent number: 9451653
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for operating a network comprising a primary station communicating with a plurality of secondary stations, the method comprising the primary station communicating with a secondary station in a discontinuous mode; the secondary station transmitting to the primary station a control message based on the current status of the secondary station, the primary station changing a parameter of the discontinuous mode based on the control message. a change in physical location, a change in a velocity, a change in an acceleration, a change in a motion, a change in a context, a change in connectivity in the network, a change in connectivity outside the network, a handover to a different cell RAT, a change in power, a change in quality of service (QoS), a time of day and an expiration of a timer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Robert James Davies, Timothy James Moulsley, Milos Tesanovic
  • Patent number: 9404935
    Abstract: The present invention relates to metrological rotary devices, such as anemometers and the like. Specifically, the present invention relates to a mechanical coupling for the same, whereby an anemometer cup-rotor or like device, can be replaced without the use of a tool. The present invention seeks to provide a coupling device which makes a mechanical coupling between a first and a second member such that the locking together and release action is positive, without likelihood of failure, and can be conducted simply and quickly without the use of a tool. Further objects of the invention are to provide couplings in which a positive axial and rotational location of shaft as first member and mating bore in a second member are obtained which do not cause damage to either of the sliding surfaces when excessive force is applied, and which are capable of transmitting a torque, such couplings being suitable for attaching a rotor to an anemometer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Windspeed Limited
    Inventors: Richard John Parry Jones, David Spencer Dicks, Benjamin James Davies
  • Patent number: 9408062
    Abstract: A method for communicating in a mobile communications network including a primary station communicating with at least one secondary station comprising communication means for communicating with a primary station, the method comprising the step (a) of the secondary station signaling at least one preferred operating profile out of a plurality of available operating profiles in response to an event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Robert James Davies, Timothy James Moulsley, Choo Chiap Chiau
  • Patent number: 9397768
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for operating a secondary station comprising means for communicating with a primary station, the method comprising receiving from the primary station an interference status report, said interference status report comprising an spatial indication being representative of a spatial characteristic of the interference, measuring channel characteristics on reference symbols, and interpreting the measured channel characteristics with help of the interference status report.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Timothy James Moulsley, Milos Tesanovic, Choo Chiap Chiau, Robert James Davies
  • Patent number: 9388356
    Abstract: High octane unleaded aviation fuel compositions having high aromatics content and CHN content of at least 98 wt %, less than 2 wt % of oxygen content, an adjusted heat of combustion of at least 43.5 MJ/kg, a vapor pressure in the range of 38 to 49 kPa is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Timothy Michael Shea, Trevor James Davies, Michael Clifford Macknay, Hanane Belmokaddem Bennis
  • Patent number: 9388358
    Abstract: High octane unleaded aviation gasoline having low aromatics content and a T10 of at most 75° C., T40 of at least 75° C., a T50 of at most 105° C., a T90 of at most 135° C., a final boiling point of less than 190° C., an adjusted heat of combustion of at least 43.5 MJ/kg, a vapor pressure in the range of 38 to 49 kPa and a freezing point of less than ?58° C. is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Timothy Michael Shea, Trevor James Davies, Michael Clifford Macknay, Hanane Belmokaddem Bennis
  • Patent number: 9388359
    Abstract: High octane unleaded aviation gasoline having low aromatics content and a T10 of at most 75° C., T40 of at least 75° C., a T50 of at most 105° C., a T90 of at most 135° C., a final boiling point of less than 210° C., an adjusted heat of combustion of at least 43.5 MJ/kg, a vapor pressure in the range of 38 to 49 kPa and a freezing point of less than ?58° C. is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Timothy Michael Shea, Trevor James Davies, Michael Clifford MacKnay
  • Patent number: 9388357
    Abstract: High octane unleaded aviation fuel compositions having high aromatics content and a CHN content of at least 98 wt %, less than 2 wt % of oxygen content, an adjusted heat of combustion of at least 43.5 MJ/kg, a vapor pressure in the range of 38 to 49 kPa, freezing point is less than ?58° C. is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Timothy Michael Shea, Trevor James Davies, Michael Clifford Macknay, Hanane Belmokaddem Bennis
  • Publication number: 20160165805
    Abstract: A canopy treatment system to treat plants is disclosed. In one implementation according to examples of the present disclosure, a method comprises moving a canopy treatment system proximate to a plant to be treated, the canopy treatment system including a hot fluid generating system and a canopy, the canopy defining a treatment region and in fluid communication with the hot fluid generating system. The method further comprises lowering the canopy relative to the hot fluid generating system to position the canopy around the plant with the plant within the treatment region of the canopy; and heating the plant within the canopy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Randall James Davis, Charles Francis Noll, JR., Tom Wallis Airhart, James Seth Niece, Brian Lee Kelley, Matthew Phillip Vogel
  • Publication number: 20160172847
    Abstract: Circuits, integrated circuits, apparatuses, and methods, such as those for protecting circuits against electrostatic discharge events are disclosed. An example apparatus comprises a thyristor coupled to a node and configured to limit the voltage and discharge the current associated with an over-voltage event at the node. The over-voltage event includes a negative voltage having a magnitude that exceeds a trigger voltage of the thyristor, The example apparatus further comprising a transistor coupled to the thyristor and configured to adjust the magnitude of the trigger voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: James Davis, Michael Chaine