Patents by Inventor James Dickson
James Dickson 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: 11931086Abstract: A bone screw for treating a bone fracture having a detent assembly on a body portion thereof. The detent assembly operative to secure the body from movement relative to a bone nail. The detent assembly includes a detent member, for example, an annular member, movable between a first and second position. Positioning the annular member in the second position operates to secure the body of the bone screw from movement relative to the bone nail.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Arthrex Trauma, Inc.Inventors: Scott James Epperly, Kyle F Dickson
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Publication number: 20230363815Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electrode assembly provided with a lead-in feature that gradually increases the diameter of the outer shaft to that of the insulation sleeve. In doing so, there is no blunt edge formed by the insulation used to secure the electrode assembly to the instrument handle. This prevents a user catching this edge on the cannula, therefore reducing the force needed to insert the device, and the risk of causing damage to the insulation or entry site of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: GYRUS MEDICAL LIMITEDInventor: James DICKSON
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Publication number: 20230204184Abstract: A method for manufacturing a blinker module for a rearview device of a motor vehicle includes the steps of providing at least one lighting element comprising at least one light guide and at least one light disk or lens and providing of at least one illuminant unit comprising at least one illuminant, wherein the illuminant unit is designed to couple light emitted by the illuminant into the lighting element. A blinker module, rearview device and motor vehicle, including the blinker module manufactured according to the method, are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Volker Erhart, Eugen Meier, Oliver Schmidt, Ilka Rötzer, Andrew Thompson, James Dickson
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Publication number: 20230181235Abstract: An electrode assembly for an electrosurgical instrument includes an active electrode and retainer arrangement that are inserted to a cavity of an insulator and then welded together to secure the active electrode in the insulator for use in tissue treatment. The active electrode and retainer are configured to interlock with at least one internal retention surface of the cavity. Once assembled in the cavity, both the active electrode and the retainer may have a portion that extends out of the cavity to protrude from the insulator. This allows opposing biasing forces to be exerted on the active electrode and the retainer respectively so as to push the two components against a retention surface within the cavity. When the active electrode and the retainer are welded together, any clearance with the retention surfaces inside the cavity, caused by variations between parts during the manufacturing process, is removed or at least minimized.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: GYRUS MEDICAL LIMITEDInventors: James DICKSON, Sunny RUPALIA, Darren YOUNG
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Publication number: 20230132995Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an end effector for an electrosurgical instrument, comprising an electrode assembly for delivering a radio-frequency (RF) power signal to a surgical site, the electrode assembly comprising an active electrode, a return electrode, and an insulating element in between the active electrode and the return electrode, the active electrode comprising an aperture which provides access to a suction channel extending through the insulating element to a lumen for carrying fluid from the surgical site, wherein the lumen is at least in part defined by an inner surface of the return electrode, wherein the electrode assembly is configured to conduct electrical current between the active electrode and the return electrode via a first current path through the suction channel when the RF power signal is supplied to the electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicant: GYRUS MEDICAL LIMITEDInventors: James DICKSON, Gillian BUTTERWICK
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Patent number: 11624489Abstract: A method for manufacturing a blinker module for a rearview device of a motor vehicle includes the steps of providing at least one lighting element comprising at least one light guide and at least one light disk or lens and providing of at least one illuminant unit comprising at least one illuminant, wherein the illuminant unit is designed to couple light emitted by the illuminant into the lighting element. A blinker module, rearview device and motor vehicle, including the blinker module manufactured according to the method, are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2020Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Motherson Innovations Company LimitedInventors: Volker Erhart, Eugen Meier, Oliver Schmidt, Ilka Rötzer, Andrew Thompson, James Dickson
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Publication number: 20230086394Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electrode assembly wherein an electrically conductive material is configured to extend into an insulating moulding via an opening in a wall of said moulding to electrically contact an active tip placed into the insulating moulding and thereby retain the active electrode therein, such that the height and space required to anchor the active electrode within the moulding is greatly reduced while still providing the necessary retention strength and electrical connection. As such, the electrode assembly retains and connects the active tip with a conductive element that is mounted within the insulating moulding.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Applicant: GYRUS MEDICAL LIMITEDInventors: Thomas LLOYD, James DICKSON, Nicholas TULP, Sunny RUPALIA
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Patent number: 11571526Abstract: The present invention provides a new inhaler device for the administration of inhalable liquids to a patient offering one or more advantages or improvements over known inhalers, particularly inhalers for the delivery of halogenated volatile liquids such as methoxyflurane for use as an analgesic.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2017Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: MEDICAL DEVELOPMENTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventors: Kenneth Andrew Nicoll, Mathew James Dickson
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Patent number: 11007765Abstract: Methods and systems according to one or more examples are provided for laminating composite materials. In one example, a method comprises receiving a first layer material and a second layer material at a nip roller assembly and laminating, by the nip roller assembly, the first and second layer material to provide a laminated composite material comprising a main portion and at least one edge portion. The method further comprises delaminating the at least one edge portion of the laminated composite material to provide a partially laminated composite material for use in manufacturing a composite product.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jason W. Drexler, Joseph James Dickson, James D. McLean
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Publication number: 20210116096Abstract: A method for manufacturing a blinker module for a rearview device of a motor vehicle includes the steps of providing at least one lighting element comprising at least one light guide and at least one light disk or lens and providing of at least one illuminant unit comprising at least one illuminant, wherein the illuminant unit is designed to couple light emitted by the illuminant into the lighting element. A blinker module, rearview device and motor vehicle, including the blinker module manufactured according to the method, are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Volker Erhart, Eugen Meier, Oliver Schmidt, Ilka Rötzer, Andrew Thompson, James Dickson
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Patent number: 10981509Abstract: A drive mechanism for an external rear view device to be fitted to a motor vehicle includes a vehicle mountable frame base, a frame arm for accommodating the external rear view device rotatable with respect to the frame base about a first axis, a drive coupling rotatable with respect to the frame base about a second axis, and a drive shaft operably connected to the drive coupling by a first connection and operably connected to the frame arm by a second connection.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: SMR Patents S.à r.l.Inventors: Garry Fimeri, James Dickson, Simon Orme
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Patent number: 10870404Abstract: A vehicle part includes an injection molded main body having a front side and a rear side with a three dimensional form on the rear side, a metallized coating on one or more portions of the three dimensional form on the rear side of the injection molded main body, and a backing layer overmolded on the rear side of the injection molded main body, the three dimensional form, and the metallized coating.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2019Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.Inventors: James Dickson, Jacob Messenger, Sam Thoday, Dean Caruso, Gary Dekievit, Simon Belcher, Scott Edwards
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Publication number: 20200164805Abstract: A drive mechanism for an external rear view device to be fitted to a motor vehicle includes a vehicle mountable frame base, a frame arm for accommodating the external rear view device rotatable with respect to the frame base about a first axis, a drive coupling rotatable with respect to the frame base about a second axis, and a drive shaft operably connected to the drive coupling by a first connection and operably connected to the frame arm by a second connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2018Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Garry Fimeri, James Dickson, Simon Orme
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Publication number: 20190270296Abstract: Methods and systems according to one or more examples are provided for laminating composite materials. In one example, a method comprises receiving a first layer material and a second layer material at a nip roller assembly and laminating, by the nip roller assembly, the first and second layer material to provide a laminated composite material comprising a main portion and at least one edge portion. The method further comprises delaminating the at least one edge portion of the laminated composite material to provide a partially laminated composite material for use in manufacturing a composite product.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventors: Jason W. Drexler, Joseph James Dickson, James D. McLean
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Publication number: 20190256025Abstract: A vehicle part includes an injection molded main body having a front side and a rear side with a three dimensional form on the rear side, a metallized coating on one or more portions of the three dimensional form on the rear side of the injection molded main body, and a backing layer overmolded on the rear side of the injection molded main body, the three dimensional form, and the metallized coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: James Dickson, Jacob Messenger, Sam Thoday, Dean Caruso, Gary Dekievit, Simon Belcher, Scott Edwards
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Publication number: 20190209792Abstract: The present invention provides a new inhaler device for the administration of inhalable liquids to a patient offering one or more advantages or improvements over known inhalers, particularly inhalers for the delivery of halogenated volatile liquids such as methoxyflurane for use as an analgesic.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2017Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Kenneth Andrew Nicoll, Mathew James Dickson
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Publication number: 20190188189Abstract: Techniques are described herein that are capable of heterogeneously optimizing a file. Heterogeneous optimization involves optimizing regions of a file non-uniformly. For example, the regions of the file may be optimized to different extents. In accordance with this example, a different optimization technique may be used to optimize each region or subset of the regions. In one aspect, optimization designations are assigned to respective regions of a file based on access patterns that are associated with the respective regions. The file may be a database file, a virtualized storage file, or other suitable type of file. Each optimization designation indicates an extent to which the respective region is to be optimized. Each region may be optimized to the extent that is indicated by the respective optimization designation that is assigned to that region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Ran Kalach, Mathew James Dickson
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Patent number: 10216759Abstract: Techniques are described herein that are capable of heterogeneously optimizing a file. Heterogeneous optimization involves optimizing regions of a file non-uniformly. For example, the regions of the file may be optimized to different extents. In accordance with this example, a different optimization technique may be used to optimize each region or subset of the regions. In one aspect, optimization designations are assigned to respective regions of a file based on access patterns that are associated with the respective regions. The file may be a database file, a virtualized storage file, or other suitable type of file. Each optimization designation indicates an extent to which the respective region is to be optimized. Each region may be optimized to the extent that is indicated by the respective optimization designation that is assigned to that region.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Ran Kalach, Mathew James Dickson
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Patent number: 10214140Abstract: An elongate automotive illumination assembly includes an elongate housing; at least one light source; an elongate lens having an apex region and a pair of spaced-apart blade portions. The spaced-apart blade portions extend away from the apex region to define a generally V-shaped cross-section with the apex region including an elongate light emitting surface. The blade portions connect to the elongate housing to define an enclosure. An elongate light guide guides light from the at least one light source to the elongate light emitting surface. The elongate light guide includes a body extending away from the light source(s) towards the elongate light emitting surface. The light guide is housed within the enclosure and between the blades of the lens such that the light emitting surface of the light guide is adjacent to the light emitting surface of the lens.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.Inventors: Simon Belcher, James Dickson, Jacob Messenger, Gary Dekievit, Sam Thoday
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Patent number: 10073854Abstract: Techniques are described herein that are capable of optimizing (i.e., deduplicating) data in a virtualization environment. For example, optimization designations (a.k.a. deduplication designations) may be assigned to respective regions of a virtualized storage file. A virtualized storage file is a file that is configured to be mounted as a disk or a volume to provide a file system interface for accessing hosted files. In accordance with this example, each optimization designation indicates an extent to which the respective region is to be optimized (i.e., deduplicated). In another example, a virtualized storage file is mounted to provide a virtual disk that includes hosted files. In accordance with this example, optimization designations are assigned to the respective hosted files. In further accordance with this example, each optimization designation indicates an extent to which the respective hosted file is to be optimized.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Ran Kalach, Paul Adrian Oltean, Cristian G. Teodorescu, Mathew James Dickson